Author Archives: John Gray

Two delicious events – a winter-warmer, and a unique workshop opportunity

Singing to a Greener Tune, Saturday 7th February, The Winning Post, doors open 7.30 for 8.15. An evening of excellent local entertainment (featuring RB, Karno’s Circus, and special guests) in support of Planet South Bank. Common Cause workshop: a unique opportunity in the … Continue reading

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Hold the date – exciting workshop at Clements Hall, 28 February 2015

Update February 2015: tickets now available at http://valuesandframes.org/event/open-workshop-york/ On Saturday 28 February Planet South Bank will be hosting a unique opportunity to take part in a Common Cause workshop, which will introduce the pioneering Values and Frames approach to inspiring social … Continue reading

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Recycle event this Sunday – maps now available

Have a September sort-out! Though the deadline has passed for getting on the map (we had to get the maps printed in time for this weekend), swapping is allowed! So if you’ve stuff to clear out, take it along with … Continue reading

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Look out for our stall tomorrow, Bishy road car park

As part of the street party tomorrow, Planet South Bank will have a stall in the Bishy Road car park. Look out for children’s lucky dip, lavender bags (locally grown organic lavender!), and bespoke Bishy Road pots and bookmarks. And … Continue reading

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Spaces still available – growing salads in small containers

FREE activity for pre-school children and their parents or carers. Tuesday 1 July, 10am to 12 noon. St Clement’s Church, Scarcroft Road – enter through the community garden on Nunthorpe Road. Plant vegetable seeds and seedlings in one of our small … Continue reading

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Our Tour de France banner for York City Walls

Here it is! Look for it on the City walls in the few days before the Tour comes through on Sunday 6 July. Thanks to all those who helped in the making, and to Emily Harvey and the Dress to … Continue reading

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Growing salads in small containers

FREE activity for pre-school children and their parents or carers. Tuesday 1 July, 10am to 12 noon. St Clement’s Church, Scarcroft Road – enter through the community garden on Nunthorpe Road. Plant vegetable seeds and seedlings in one of our small … Continue reading

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Banner-making in progress – still time to join in

See the progress so far, on the Planet South Bank contribution to the Dress to Impress banner-making for adorning the City walls when the Tour de France comes by (photos: Belinda Gillett): We’re carrying on today, Sunday afternoon, 2pm onwards to … Continue reading

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Banner-making for the Tour de France: like to come and lend a hand?

You may have heard of the plan to create banners to decorate the City walls for the Tour de France – Dress to Impress. The banners are being made by local community groups, clubs and  organisations; and Planet South Bank … Continue reading

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Summertime gardening

The community garden at St Clements Church, known as the The Nose for its triangular shape, was assessed yesterday for renewal of the Green Flag award – fingers crossed! Everyone is welcome to discover the joys of fruit and vegetable planting and harvesting at … Continue reading

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