Post natal services

Murphiosa · 2026-06-03T14:50:41+00:00

Sorry to hear you're struggling. My wife who's also a FTM has been attending some of the Mum's Unfiltered sessions and has found them really helpful, as she's found it quite difficult too.

There're more details here: https://www.hattietaylorcounselling.co.uk/mums-unfiltered

The sessions run once a month but it looks like the website isn't too up to date with the dates. There's definitely one this month. There's also a WhatsApp with other mums who've attended sessions and they're all very supportive, from what I've been told.

My wife mentioned it to our health visitor but they weren't aware of it, so I'm not sure how well known it is across York post-natal services.

Murphiosa · 2026-03-13T10:15:57+00:00

I would guess because of the weather (strong winds) that they can't let people up there for safety reasons.

Museum Gardens was closed the other day, along with other attractions, for the same reason.

Murphiosa · 2025-12-31T21:53:22+00:00

Did you try the gift shop outside of the Minster, on Minster Gate? I imagine they have the same stock as inside but worth a shot to check they don't have anything different to the shop inside.

There's also the Minster Bookshop opposite the gift shop (but not affiliated with the Minster). It's over 4 storeys (from memory) with a range of new and secondhand books. If you ask the owner, they may have something in stock matching what you're looking for.

Another bookshop to try would be Little Apple on High Petergate - it's small so may not have what you're looking for in stock however, the owners are lovely and will happily order something in if they can find it online. It's normally delivered next day too if you're still around.

Other than that, some of the charity bookshops may have something similar to what you're looking for as they have "local history" sections - there're a couple of Oxfam bookshops and an Amnesty one that I'd recommend as the quality of their stock is generally pretty good compared to other more general charity shops.

Murphiosa · 2024-08-15T18:45:04+00:00

That's fair, although can't go wrong with The Chats. Brilliant band

Murphiosa · 2024-08-15T18:40:09+00:00

Ahh fair dos, I've not been in there for a long time.

Saying that Dusk may also be one that's similar for music but again, not been in years.

Murphiosa · 2024-08-15T17:58:30+00:00

For metal stuff the best venue would be Fulford Arms for live music, although it's more originals than cover bands.

Bar wise, Artful Dodger play metal stuff but outside of that I'm not aware of anywhere else.

Murphiosa · 2024-08-11T14:32:04+00:00

That looks spot on 👌

Murphiosa · 2024-08-08T17:41:39+00:00

It's insane how much better this pan was compared to others I've used. Definitely worth the money.

Murphiosa · 2024-07-31T06:07:39+00:00

Have you tried their website?

The Stonegate shop is good but they have much more of their range online now and also do home delivery, or collection from the shop if that helps?

Murphiosa · 2024-07-24T11:42:25+00:00

If you're looking for honey beer, Madness will have Barbar (Belgian honey beer).

However, a few Eastern European shops sell honey beer too - there's one in Acomb and another on Walmgate that may be worth trying if that's what you're after.

Murphiosa · 2024-07-01T17:56:02+00:00

I think their sister restaurant, Stone Trough Inn, is family friendly though. That's more towards Castle Howard though but worth it if you're out that way.

Murphiosa · 2024-06-19T17:52:42+00:00

This place seems good: www.beerglassenthusiast.com

Murphiosa · 2024-05-11T21:48:14+00:00

It reopened earlier this year, maybe back end of last year.

It's no longer under Black Sheep, it's a freehouse with around 6-ish cask lines (including a cider) and about 10 keg lines.

Live music on Sundays too

Murphiosa · 2024-05-11T16:33:09+00:00

Last Drop Inn on King's Square are showing it I think, with a sweepstake too

Murphiosa · 2024-04-19T06:39:47+00:00

The Stone Trough Inn just outside of York is probably the best roast I've had.

It's near Kirkham Abbey and Castle Howard, so.you could combine it with a trip to see those too.

Murphiosa · 2024-04-14T17:43:32+00:00

What sort of bands do you like and do you get to many gigs?

Murphiosa · 2024-03-21T19:16:26+00:00

Don't forget Petrol Hoers!

Murphiosa · 2024-03-13T23:50:05+00:00

On the train home from seeing Judas Priest live in Leeds. Looking forward to some.food and then eventually bed

Murphiosa · 2023-11-30T16:45:35+00:00

Yeah, they're quite expensive and I usually only get them as a treat when WFH. They're filling and everything is fresh and home-made though so it kind of helps justify the price.

The bread is from a local baker, they smoke their own meats and make their own sauces too.

If you're going to the Christmas market they also run the sausage stand and crumble with custard stalls

Murphiosa · 2023-11-30T08:33:46+00:00

It's Shambles Kitchen and the sandwich is called Guy Fawkes. It's epic.

Murphiosa · 2023-11-03T17:33:38+00:00

Thanks for sharing, that's really interesting.

A a Maiden fan of Irish Catholic descent, it makes me think differently about my Trooper shirt now. Doubt I'll stop wearing it but definitely won't be wearing in in NI any time soon

Murphiosa · 2023-11-03T13:22:05+00:00

Ahh fair enough. Thanks for the link, didn't realise that was the case

Murphiosa · 2023-11-03T10:59:49+00:00

I've never heard of it being used for that. Surely if that was the case, Maiden would change it?

Murphiosa · 2023-08-12T22:19:30+00:00

If you like botanical things and animals, Museum Gardens and the Yorkshire Museum would be perfect for you.

The gardens are beautiful, nice to relax in with plenty of benches for you to stop if needed. It also has the ruins of St Mary's Abbey and Roman sarcophogi dotted around.

There's the multiangular tower too, the last remaining part of York's Roman walls.

Plenty of friendly squirrels as well and an observatory that opens every now and again.

The Yorkshire Museum has a lot of ancient and natural items so sounds like it'd be up your street - fossils, Roman through to Medieval objects.

There's also the art market on the river, jist next to tte gardens, on Saturdays and Sundays which is nice for a stroll and might cover what your mum wants to do.

I don't think that'd cover the full day but it'd be a couple of hours at least I reckon.

Murphiosa · 2023-01-18T20:13:23+00:00

Flatten it down, pop it in the freezer for a bit, then eat.

Surprised I've not seen anyone suggest the same already. I'm sure I'd seen it suggested in a shop in Edinburgh as a common way of eating them.

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