Author Archives: John Gray

How we made it through: join Planet South Bank’s new project

“HOW WE MADE IT THROUGH” A community creative writing project to start picturing the future we want to build; creating stories of hope for our common future. You don’t need to be the next Shakespeare, just someone who cares about … Continue reading

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Two local opportunities

Planet South Bank would like to share details of two local opportunities in our area: The first is at the community orchard on Scarcroft Green:  Wassailing, tree decorating and solstice party on Thursday December 21st 3.30-4.30pm.  Laura Potts writes, ‘As it gets … Continue reading

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Planet South Bank at St Clement’s Christmas Fair

Planet South Bank will be at St Clements Church Christmas Fair on Saturday 2nd December – come along and say hello to us! We will be running a cracker-making stall (all materials provided); and some previous previous Crafty Crawl exhibitors … Continue reading

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Climate Cafe, this Thursday 28 September, 7pm to 8.30pm

Our third event in York Environment Week is joining with York Climate Cafe. Free of charge to attend, a Climate Cafe is a chance to share thoughts and feelings about the climate situation without being told what to do about … Continue reading

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York Environment Week 2023

See https://yorkenvironmentweek.org.uk/yew-events-2023/ for full details of all the wonderful list of events taking place. One of those events we’d like to mention here is being run by York Friends of the Earth. They invite you to meet Cllrs. Jenny Kent … Continue reading

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Telling the story of Planet South Bank

Have you ever wondered how Planet South Bank began, how we’re organised, and how we keep going? A few of us from the organising group of Planet South Bank will be sharing our story and our hopes for the future. … Continue reading

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Last chance for signing up to this Sunday’s Street-re-Cycle

If you’re thinking of taking part, or you want to encourage other nearby neighbours to sign up too, please see the information below or at https://yorkenvironmentweek.org.uk/street-re-cycle/. Today is our deadline for hearing from you – please e-mail info@planetsouthbank.org.uk with your … Continue reading

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Three exciting Planet South Bank events in York Environment Week

York Environment Week will be running from Saturday 23 September – Sunday 1 October 2023, with some events taking place around these dates (see https://yorkenvironmentweek.org.uk/yew-events-2023/ for details). There are more than 60 events and activities in this year’s programme, and … Continue reading

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Getting to know Nun Ings

Have you ever walked along the river past Millennium Bridge down towards Bishopthorpe? How about wandering up towards the Knavesmire from the river, stopping to admire the hay meadows and the occasional baby rabbit? If so, you’ve walked along Nun … Continue reading

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Save the date: next Street-re-Cycle, Sunday 24 September

Now in its ninth year! – your local opportunity to clear out clutter and meet folk in your community too. Be part of a ‘trail’ of local addresses, for people to come and buy/swap/take away the things you no longer … Continue reading

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