As one of the Lord Mayor's Charities for this year the Foundation are delighted to announce tickets are now on sale for the Assize of Ale on Saturday, September 21st !!
The Assize of Ale is a medieval tradition that requires the Sheriff of York to visit local pubs, tasting the ale to ensure it is of good quality.
The expensive equipment required for brewing led to a commercial market for these goods, and so a need for regulations to control quality and pricing, therefore the Sheriff summoned their sergeants to visit the city's ale houses to test the quality of the ale. Any sergeant who failed to answer the summons was guilty of an offence and liable to fines or time in the pillory, so be warned !
The event involves participants being divided into 2 or 3 teams, with each team visiting 5 pubs in the city centre, before returning to the State Room on the first floor of the Mansion House at 6pm for a Fish and Chip Supper and an alcoholic drink sponsored and supported by 'Mr Chippy', 'Brew York' and 'The Potions Cauldron Group'. All this fun, excitement and tradition for only £20, with all proceeds going to the Lord Mayor’s Charity Fund !
Participants wearing medieval or ancient costumes will be eligible to 10% discount off drinks in all the participating pubs. Should you need inspiration, Festival of Fun on Goodramgate is offering 10% off purchases if you quote “Assize of Ale” !
Please purchase your tickets beforehand and assemble in St Helen’s Square from 1:30pm, where York’s town cryer, Ben Fry, will call upon the Sheriff to read out the Sheriff’s Proclamation from the Mansion House steps at 2pm. Participants with tickets will leave St Helen’s Square shortly after 2pm. Entertainment will be ongoing during this time, with YorkMix conducting proceedings, assisted by the Potions Cauldron Group and Owl Adventures, and potentially live music.
To pre-register your attendance please email - civicyorkfundraising@yahoo.com and also let us know of any access needs you have.
Tickets now on sale and available here -
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