Category Archives: events

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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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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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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