Author Archives: John Gray

Sign-up now for Craft-y-Crawl

Planet South Bank presents: CRAFT-y-CRAWL Sunday 22nd November 2015, 11am to 3pm INTERESTED IN TAKING PART AS A MAKER OR CUSTOMER? Sign up and be part of a Community event in the Bishopthorpe Road/ Scarcroft Road area. Are you a … Continue reading

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York Community Energy – community-owned energy in the York area

You might be interested in an afternoon conference about community energy in York, Saturday September 12th. York Community Energy is a volunteer-run charity that aims to establish community-owned renewable energy generation within the York area. We want to do something positive in … Continue reading

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Street Re-Cycle 2015 – Selling, Swapping, Giving Away

On Sunday 7 June, 11am – 3pm, South Bank front gardens will be converted into a treasure trove of goodies. Turn out the things you don’t need – clothes, gadgets, furniture, toys … and see your street turned into a swap-and-share … Continue reading

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York eco-homes

York Open Eco Homes Sat 16th & Sun 17th May 1-4pm eco = ecological = economical Find out how to turn your house into a comfortable and efficient home from people who have done it: Visit living demonstrations of energy … Continue reading

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York as a Human Rights City

You might be interested in this information (below) about York aiming to be the UK’s first Human Rights City. “York Human Rights City Network is working in partnership with York CVS, City of York Council and North Yorkshire Police on a project … Continue reading

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Local Election Hustings – Tomorrow, Wednesday 29 April, 7.30pm

Voters in the Micklegate Ward have a chance to question their prospective Councillors at the Micklegate Ward Hustings. 7.30pm, Wednesday 29th April, in St Clements Church, Scarcroft Road. We understand all the political parties and an independent will be present.

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Eco-homes in York

The weekend of 16-17 May will see York’s first ever Open Eco Homes event, which will showcase and offer advice on eco-refurbishment and green building measures. Could your home be part of it? Have you: insulated your house? installed double/triple … Continue reading

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Three events we’ve heard about that you might be interested in

Alom Shaha – the Young Atheist’s Handbook Sunday 29 March, 3pm, at Millthorpe School, as part of York Literature Festival, an event suitable for adults and secondary-school children. Book tickets here  SuustainableCity York: How can we secure York’s future as an innovative, resilient … Continue reading

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Because we all need some Common Cause in our lives…

Places are being snapped up for the workshop to be held on 28 February. Folk have booked from across York and the north of England; and here’s your chance to join them. It’s the first Common Cause workshop to be held in the … Continue reading

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Here’s your Saturday night sorted

Singing to a Greener Tune – an evening of entertainment at the Winning Post on Bishopthorpe Road. This Saturday, 7 February, 8.15 start; doors open 7.30. There will be 4 acts, including terrific local band ‘Karno’s Circus’. Free admission, though it … Continue reading

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