Author Archives: John Gray

J’adore Bishy Rue: Street Party details – and seeking volunteer stewards

Planet South Bank has received the following message from Graham Meiklejohn – e-mail graham@meiklejohncommunications.co.uk if you’d like to be a Steward on the day. “The Bishopthorpe Street Traders Association are getting ready  preparation of the next Bishy Road Street Party. This will be held on Sunday … Continue reading

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Trees at Terrys

There is a residents’ petition to protect the trees at the Terry’s factory site. The campaign is led by South Bank resident Tina Fowler, who became concerned by after the felling of some trees by the developers. At the time … Continue reading

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Open Garden at The Nose, 21 – 22 September

The Nose is always open: you’re welcome to look around, pull up a weed or two, and of course help yourself to a fair share of what’s available for picking. Radishes available at the moment!, in our new Salad Bed. … Continue reading

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Green Flag Award 2014

We’re delighted that The Nose has just been awarded a Green Flag for the second year running. The Nose is the patch of ground outside St Clements Church, now a community garden maintained by Planet South Bank with the support of … Continue reading

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“Help yourself” – but somebody did!

We say ‘Help yourself’ to the produce growing on The Nose – that triangular patch of ground outside St Clements Church, now a community garden maintained by Planet South Bank with the support of the church and the help of … Continue reading

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Bishy Road illuminations

The traders at our local shops are organising the switch-on of Festive Lights from 6.30pm Thursday 22 November. Ebor Street will be closed, and there will be a band, buskers and late night shopping. There is a Christmas Card competition … Continue reading

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We’re hearing great things about what the traders are planning for the Bishy Road street closure and party on 4 July. See more on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bishyroad/128678520487075 For those who are marshalling or who would like to volunteer as a … Continue reading

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Bishy Road street party – a call for stewards

Bishopthorpe Road traders are planning a street part on the evening of 4 July. The road and car park will be closed, and there’ll be a children’s area, stalls, shops to browse in, and many other activities – a celebration … Continue reading

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Introducing Planet South Bank

What is Planet South Bank? Planet South Bank aims to help local residents to learn more about climate change, reduce their carbon footprints, lead greener lives – and have fun doing it! South Bank includes Clementhorpe, Bishopthorpe Road, Nunnery Lane … Continue reading

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