YORK’s historic annual Heritage Weekend is on again starting with country style Anzac Day events including a special tribute to York’s soldiers who served in WWI at the Residency Museum from 11am to 3pm.

Later in the day a heritage family concert will be held in the Stables Theatre behind the York Courthouse in Avon Terrace, with gates open at 6pm, so BYO snacks and drinks. Entry by donation.

There will be a host of events on Saturday, April 26 with St John opening their museum from 10am to 4pm and CWA Cottage offering cream and jam scones from 10am to 2pm.

At 11am the WA Historical Cycle Club will have a parade along the main street featuring bicycles of all ages, shapes and sizes, including the amazing penny-farthings.

At 2pm Bunbury Men of Song will be at Holy Trinity Anglican Church performing a program including Anzac and Australian themed songs.

For a small donation it’s the perfect chance to visit this lovely church and admire the beautiful stained glass designed by Robert Juniper.

The historic York Town Hall will feature a range of displays and demonstrations from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, with entry also by donation.

Displays include the Historical Cycling Club, and the York Motor Museum featuring newly acquired American popcorn making machine, plus other fascinating pieces from their amazing collection.

There is also an opportunity to meet conservators from the York Society and learn of the work done by the York archives team.

The RSL display will allow you to learn how to man an observation post with the opportunity to dress the part, grab the binoculars and take some pictures.

If you like dressing up, go upstairs to the balcony area of the Town Hall and find the dress up space with lots of vintage clothes for all, so get
the family together to take some great shots.

The team from WA Furniture
manufacturers will also be on deck to show you the tricks of the trade of antique furniture restoration.

Attendees can also learn about the history of the York Trotting Club, the oldest inland club in the state and was recognised as part of the harness racing history in 1922.

The York & District Archery Club will also showcase the ancient art of archery with a display and lots of information.

Town Hall displays and demonstrations will also be open all-day Sunday from 10am to 4pm, with the CWA cottage open from 10am to 2pm, along with the St John Museum, and another ride through the main street by the WA Historical Cycling Club at 11am.

There will also be children’s games and activities in Peace Park from 11.30am to 2.30pm with traditional games to play, or they can try their hand at some Aboriginal art and design.

At 11.45am attendees can visit the original Mongers building for a walk through and a history lesson, where you will be amazed at what the owners have done and have planned for this incredible piece of fascinating York history.

There will be an information
session about the history of the
iconic Town Hall at midday and tales of ghosts.

The weekend will also host two ticketed events, the Mucky Duck Bush Band on Saturday night with the concert starting at 7pm at  a cost of $25 and a breakfast barbeque
and blues concert at the stable yard behind the old courthouse from 8am to 10am on Sunday morning at
a cost of $20 – tickets for both events from Humantix.

All in all, there is plenty to see and do at York’s annual Heritage Weekend.