Author Archives: John Gray

York Climate Cafe – this Wednesday

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 7pm to 8.30pm. The Bay Horse, 55 Blossom Street York YO24 1AZ. A climate cafe is a small gathering of up to around 10 people which offers a place where fears, uncertainties and hopes about our climate … Continue reading

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What was the best bit of taking part in Sunday’s Street-re-Cycle?

We hope you had a successful time on Sunday   – thank you again for taking part.  We’d love to hear your stories: the event was publicised through York Environment Weeks, and they too are keen to hear the impact of … Continue reading

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This Sunday – sustainable crafting fun; and sign-up for the next Street-re-Cycle

Two events as part of York Environment Weeks: This Sunday 22 September: Sustainable crafting fun with Planet South Bank, at our community garden next to St Clements Church, Scarcroft Road. 14.00 to 15.30. Everyone welcome! Our ever-popular Street-re-Cycle will take place on Sunday … Continue reading

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Planet South Bank events – including 22 September (not tomorrow) at the Community Garden

York Environemnt Weeks have begun! Here are some Planet South Bank events we hope you’ll be interested in. Corrected date: Not tomorrow, but Sunday 22 September: Sustainable crafting fun with Planet South Bank, at our community garden next to St … Continue reading

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Foraging Walks, August 25th and September 15th; and Climate Cafe this Wednesday

For the climate cafe this Wednesday 14 August, 7pm in Rowntree Park: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-climate-cafe-outdoors-in-the-park-tickets-914822648167 All welcome, especially if you’ve not attended a climate cafe before. They’re each a one-off event, a chance to share thoughts and feelings informally and in a … Continue reading

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York Climate Cafe – outdoors in Rowntree Park

This Wednesday 14 August 2024, 7pm. A climate cafe is a small gathering of up to around 10 people which offers a place where fears, uncertainties and hopes about our climate crisis can be safely expressed – whilst sharing a hot … Continue reading

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Last few places for this Sunday’s Foraging Walk…

… and an update on our remaining Walks this year. This Sunday’s Foraging Walk (2pm, Sunday 28 July) will explore Danesmead Wood. Click here for details and to reserve your slot (places are limited). Our remaining Foraging Walks in 2024 … Continue reading

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This Sunday’s Restore Nature march and picnic – plus some other opportunities you may be interested in

Coming up this Sunday 21 July is a family-friendly, local march for Nature https://www.xryork.org.uk/events/yorks-restore-nature-now-march-21-07-2024/. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate nature in York, and to have a picnic together! Assemble at St Helen’s Square at 1:30 on Sunday. You … Continue reading

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Here’s what to contribute (and not contribute!) to the community compost bins

If you already – or would like to – contribute your kitchen waste to our community compost scheme, then thank you! Our bins swiftly turn peelings and uncooked waste into fresh nutritious soil, which we use in the community garden … Continue reading

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Last tickets remaining for tomorrow’s Foraging Walk, 2pm

Weather’s looking nice too! And there’s a link below to July’s Foraging Walk, on 28 July, if you can’t make tomorrow. This is the link for Sunday 28 July’s Foraging Walk. And beyond July, the remaining Foraging Walks this year … Continue reading

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