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Our next two Foraging Walks

2pm on Sundays 30 June and 28 July 2024. 30 June: We will be exploring the foraging possibilities of Fulford Ings, a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planet-south-bank-foraging-walk-led-by-local-forager-carl-wain-tickets-922304586847 28 July: We will be foraging in Danesmead Wood. … Continue reading

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Final reminder to sign up for Street-re-cycle, Sunday 12 May, midday to 4pm

If you want your address to be on Sunday’s trail: deadline is 6pm today (Thursday 9 May). e-mail info@planetsouthbank.org.uk. Be sure to include in your name, address and postcode – thank you! New to Street-re-cycle? It’s now in its tenth … Continue reading

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Climate Science – public talk, online, this Wednesday evening 24th April

A final chance to sign up to Wednesday’s special talk on the climate science predictions for York. Did you know climate scientists tell stories about possible future pathways? We recently ran a very well-attended in-person talk by climate scientist Dr … Continue reading

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Tomorrow’s Spring Fair at the community garden

Sunday 21 April, 2pm to 4pm, at the community garden beside St Clements Church on Scarcroft Road. All welcome; and if you’re out and about anyway for Open Studios, why not drop in? Stalls selling local hand-made gifts, seed-planting, cakes … Continue reading

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This year’s Spring Fair, Sunday 21st April

Our popular Spring Fair takes place at the community garden from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday 21st April. If you’ve not met the community garden before, it’s next to St Clements Church on Scarcroft Road – it’s known as the … Continue reading

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Climate Science and Storytelling – Monday 8 April, 7pm, Southlands Church on Bishopthorpe Road

Did you know that climate scientists tell stories to themselves? Their stories have really cool names. How about “SSP1-2.6”, or “SSP2-4.5”?! But as you might expect, these stories – which are essentially projections about the future – have a really … Continue reading

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Climate Science and Storytelling – Monday 8 April, 7pm, Southlands Church on Bishopthorpe Road

Did you know that climate scientists tell stories to themselves? Their stories have really cool names. How about “SSP1-2.6”, or “SSP2-4.5”?! But as you might expect, these stories – which are essentially projections about the future – have a really … Continue reading

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Local foraging walks this spring and summer

Together with local forager Carl Wain and York Cares, Planet South Bank is delighted to announce a series of foraging walks this spring and summer. As the seasons change so do the plants and those that are available to eat. … Continue reading

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Climate Cafe, this evening, 7.30 to 9.30pm

Organised together with York Climate Café, this event is free to take part, and everyone is welcome. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-cafe-tickets-857347047097 if you’re able to, or just come along. Golden Ball pub, Bishophill, Cromwell Road York YO1 6DU. New to the idea … 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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