Question 1

How accessible is the event?

Accepted Answer

Rowntree Park is generally accessible for wheelchairs and prams, featuring tarmac paths throughout most areas. It offers a Radar key-accessible toilet, an accessible cafe with ramp access, and a, playground with inclusive equipment. Parking is available on-site.

Question 2

What's on the menu?

Accepted Answer

Food is being provided by the wonderful Yahala Mataam who we love collaborating with.

Lunch will be an Arabic Salad Bowl and Baklava, both of which are vegan.

The salad includes bread, yutbruk (stuffed vine leaves), falafel, hummus and salad.

Question 3

Is this an alcohol-free event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In solidarity with York's recovery community, this is an alcohol-free event.

Question 4

How much are tickets?

Accepted Answer

Attendees are asked to pay what they're able for tickets, keeping in mind that this is a fundraising event. £8 will cover your food and 1x soft drink. If you are able to pay more for your ticket, please do so and help increase the size of the prize pot.

Question 5

Will every penny of the money I pay for my ticket go into the prize pot?

Accepted Answer

Yes! If we sell all available tickets at £8 the audience will collectively raise £480 for the prize pot. If you want to donate more to the prize pot, you can make a cash donation on the day.

Question 6

If 100% of the ticket cost is going to the prize pot, how is the event being paid for?

Accepted Answer

York Together is covering costs including: Food and staff from Yahalla Mataam, BSL interpreters, ticket processing costs, promotion materials etc.

Question 7

Which buses stop near Rowntree Park?

Accepted Answer

Buses to get to Rowntree Park via Bishopthorpe Road.
11 — stops near Southlands Methodist Church, a short walk to the park. 21 — stops near The Winning Post/park area.  36 — passes near the park area.

Question 8

Where are the toilets in the park?

Accepted Answer

There are toilets right next to Terry Avenue car park at Rowntree Park, and there are also some in York Explore's Reading Cafe nearby.

Question 9

Can I vote and eat without a ticket?

Accepted Answer

Whether you are an adult or a child, you need to have purchased a ticket in order to be provided with both food and the chance to vote.

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