Conversation, sparkling wine, strawberries, plus music and comedy brought a classy close to summer in York’s city centre over the Bank Holiday weekend.

More than 100 people packed the historic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall garden for a spectacular garden party on Sunday hosted by city events company Nobel Happenings.

This first such garden party event kicked off with guests enjoying sparkling afternoon tea on the lawn to a string quartet, before the York Latino Band picked up the pace, delivering a great time for them all.

Alongside the live music, guests enjoyed impromptu comedy from The Halls of Ridiculous and a game of croquet.

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The evening drew to a close as the sun set, with York star Mia Kirkland singing to guests who were snuggled up in deckchairs with fleece blankets.

Wayne Chadwick, general manager of YO1 Radio was invited to the event, describing the garden setting as ‘stunning’ amid the ‘finest medieval guildhall’.

Wayne said: “We arrived to a glass of fizz and a punnet of strawberries and cream.

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“We relaxed on the lawn and enjoyed comedy and live music by  BBC TV Project Icon local star Mia Kirkland.

“Mia stunned everyone with her amazing singing and the entertainment overall was excellent.

“There was stone baked pizza on offer and a range of tempting toppings prepared by the York delicatessen Love Cheese plus a range of drinks.

“It was a special event to close our summer season.”

Lee Grabham of Brew York Brewery told the Press: “The Garden Party brings a bit of class to the York social calendar. Great food, drink and company in any amazing setting accompanied by outstanding music and entertainment. I will definitely be back next year when they might have the only thing that was missing, a bit of Sunshine!”

Winston Gordon, of the Malmaison Hotel and Hotel Du Vin, called the garden party an “absolute delight.”

“The combination of live music, gourmet food, and charming activities created an unforgettable summer send off. It was a perfect way to enjoy the season and I will be marking the date in my diary for next year!”

Danielle Mason, director of Nobel Happenings said: “We had a really wonderful day, and received so much lovely feedback from guests. They loved the mix of entertainment, premium drinks and quality food from Love Cheese and The Hairy Fig.”

“Guests took to social media to praise the event, with quotes including ‘A truly

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enjoyable evening. Hopefully they'll be another next year!’ and ‘Fabulous evening of entertainment and 'Certainly a party to cement in the annual calendar!’”

Danielle added: “We are already planning for next year, with some key York partners to make the event bigger and better! But before then, we have our New Year’s Eve Ball. Half the tickets have already been sold, and guests are in for a night like no other as they see in the New Year at the beautiful Merchant Adventurers’ Hall.”