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Join the churches as they go litter-picking!

Posted on 30/09/2025 by cathmortimer

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!

Posted on 29/09/2025 by cathmortimer

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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Clothes swap in South Bank

Posted on 11/09/2025 by cathmortimer

Hurray! Another recycling/upcycling event in South Bank! Saturday, 27 September, 10-12. Southlands Methodist Church (97 Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NX) Refresh your wardrobe and reduce waste! Bring your clothing in good condition, and take home what you like. All ages, … Continue reading →

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PSB at York Environment Festival 2025

Posted on 30/08/2025 by cathmortimer

Hope through Action This year, York Environment Festival runs from 27th Sept to 2nd November, and Planet South Bank is involved in five events during the festival. On Sunday, 28th September (2-3.30), Carl Wain is running another of our fabulous foraging … Continue reading →

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Gardening in 2025; dates and plans

Posted on 01/03/2025 by cathmortimer

Happy St David’s Day, and now that it’s March (what, already?!), there are plans afoot, to get gardening soon. We garden on Sunday afternoons, fortnightly, from 2pm to about 3 (or 3.30 – depends how keen we are, and if … Continue reading →

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February’s climate café – and the Chinese New Year

Posted on 29/01/2025 by cathmortimer

The climate café is back!! – and this time the venue is the pavilion at Homestead Park, Clifton. It’s happening next Tuesday, February 4th, at 6pm. All are welcome to this supportive and friendly event; perhaps if you have friends … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas from Planet South Bank!

Posted on 14/12/2024 by cathmortimer

Have a lovely time and see you in the New Year.

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Air pollution survey

Posted on 02/11/2016 by cathmortimer

We recently received a request for local people to help in a research project: My name is Rina Siyengwa; I am a Sociology PhD student at the University of York,  I have a questionnaire that i am distributing to residents … Continue reading →

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What to do with ‘waste’ food

Posted on 09/02/2016 by cathmortimer

Saw this recently: http://cookingonabootstrap.com/2016/02/08/dont-throw-that-away-an-a-z-of-leftovers-tired-veg-etc-and-what-to-do-with-them/ and couldn’t believe the inventiveness! I had no idea about the lemons! I’ll definitely be trying that out.. Meanwhile, if any fruit/veg really have gone past human (or guinea pig) consumption, the compost heap will love … Continue reading →

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Still gardening!

Posted on 03/10/2015 by cathmortimer

October has been sunny and lovely so far – so we’re still gardening! Do call in to help out with ‘putting the plot to bed’ for the winter. Tomorrow (Sunday) from 2-3pm.

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