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#plasticfeedback
Following the recent BBC War on Plastic series (do watch on iPlayer if you missed them – simultaneously depressing and inspiring https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m0005xh7/war-on-plastic-with-hugh-and-anita), one of our Planet South Bank members took up the challenge and returned some plastic ‘feedback’ to a local supermarket … Continue reading
Barbeque at the Nose
On a sunny Sunday afternoon recently we gathered for a BBQ at the community garden in the grounds of Clement’s Church. It was a great chance to enjoy some of the fruits of our labours, including fresh lettuce from the … Continue reading
Extinction Rebellion in York – “Demand a Future” event
https://www.demand-a-future.org.uk/ A Night Forum on Climate Emergency 21 June 16:00-23:00 at York Explore Library and Archive A community-led, participatory assembly for individuals and organisations who care about creating a sustainable future for all.
For info – 10 June: The Creativity of Sustainability: York as a cultural capital
From Mark Alty on behalf of the One Planet York Leadership Team: “THE CREATIVITY OF SUSTAINABILITY: York as a cultural capital” (part of the 2019 York Festival of Ideas) A conference on thinking creatively about York’s future, and how urban communities … Continue reading
Rehoming – stories from the Street-re-Cycle earlier this month
Some stories of what was rehomed; and a one-off notification of one item – a Spellbinder & accessories – not disposed of but still available. And for your diaries: the next Street-re-Cycle is Sunday 8 September 2019. Here are some … Continue reading
Street-re-Cycle: send us your stories of the day – and 8th September will be the next
We hope you enjoyed the Street-re-Cycle today. A special thank-you to all the households taking part, and to those who visited and gave new homes to so many things. Would you be willing to tell us your stories of the day? … Continue reading
Planning your weekend? Street-re-Cycle tomorrow!, 11am – 3pm
Here’s the list of streets that we know of so far https://planetsouthbank.org.uk/street-re-cycle-12-may-2019/ From Albermarle Road to Baille Hill in Bishophill, and all points in between. Browse your way through, picking up new acquaintances and useful things as you go. It’s … Continue reading
Update on Street-re-Cycle, Sunday 12 May
Here’s info on how to publicise that you’re taking part; and where to get your posters/balloons! See this page for live updates of streets where we’ve already heard there will be street-re-cycling. We won’t be producing a printed-out giveaway map … Continue reading
Street-re-Cycle: Sunday 12 May, 11am – 3pm
Announcing the first Street-re-Cycle event of 2019 – Sunday 12 May, 11am – 3pm (or later if you wish). Join in the clear-out! Put stuff on show outside your house and sell it, swap it or give it away. All good … Continue reading
Tea and Cake at the Community Garden…
Our first community gardening session this year is this Sunday 17th March (tomorrow), at 4pm. Fancy learning some gardening skills? Or joining in for friendship and fun? All are welcome. Our community garden is the triangle of land by St … Continue reading
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