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Spring Fair 2026!

It’s going to be a busy weekend in South Bank – check out several local studios in 2026’s York Open Studios and the first of four local makers’ markets at Bazaar – but come and find us at the Nose, … Continue reading

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Looking through the garden art project: installing the frames in the sunshine

We aimed to make local people take notice of the Nose – the community garden where Planet South Bank members grow fruit and veg for all to share. On Monday 30th March, the weather was fine, and we got all … Continue reading

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Art installation is postponed – due to the drizzle!

The art installation Looking through the garden will now take place on Monday 30th March – click the link to see more details.

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Looking through the garden: POSTPONED TO MONDAY 30th, due to drizzle …

The community garden has a great location in many ways; the pavements on its two long sides allow us to chat to passersby as we garden, it’s convenient for residents to drop off compost, the railings make it safe for … Continue reading

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What’s on in 2026?

The 2026 gardening dates are up! Check out the signs on the fences at the garden; they’re also available on this blog (here on the Community Garden page). The first gardening date is March 15th (2pm – 3pm) … we’ll … Continue reading

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A climate listening circle with a difference!

This time, we’re meeting at Tower Gardens (near the benches), and we’re going for a short walk. It’ll be at an easy pace on level ground, so that we can chat about our feelings about the climate, without getting breathless, … Continue reading

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Open Garden at the Nose: Sunday 19th October

Come and meet us at the Nose, this Sunday. There’ll be stalls and gardening. It’s free and suitable for all. The Nose is the community garden at the pointy end of St Clement’s Church (Scarcroft Road, YO23 1NE). This is … Continue reading

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Our events this month

Firstly, thanks to everyone who took part in Street Recycle yesterday – especially whoever it was who took an ancient bike off my hands! York Environment Festival is about halfway through, with events on nearly every day – check out … Continue reading

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Join the churches as they go litter-picking!

Here’s a lovely opportunity to get out and about with some litter pickers, and at the same time, potentially pick up some amazing bargains, at the Street re-Cycle! And with refreshments, afterwards! South Bank’s Sunday afternoons have never been so … Continue reading

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Reminder: it’s Street Recycle, this Sunday!

Don’t forget: it’s Street Recycle this Sunday, 5th October, from 12noon to 3pm. Join in by browsing – see what’s available, in your neighbourhood! – or to sign up yourself, send your name, address and postcode (by Wednesday 1st!) to … Continue reading

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