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Out and about today, for Open Studios? Drop in to Planet South Bank as well :)

If you’re visiting York Open Studios in the South Bank area today, why not call in to see what Planet South Bank is up to as well? We’ll be at the local makers’ markets this morning at Bazaar in the car park … Continue reading

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“Our rivers and their landscapes”

The Friends of Nun Ings have told us about a free talk given by local author Amy Jane Beer, on Tuesday 28 April 2026, and which we feel sure will be of interest to many in South Bank. The booking … Continue reading

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Reminder: it’s Street Recycle, this Sunday!

Don’t forget: it’s Street Recycle this Sunday, 5th October, from 12noon to 3pm. Join in by browsing – see what’s available, in your neighbourhood! – or to sign up yourself, send your name, address and postcode (by Wednesday 1st!) to … Continue reading

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Upcoming: Street-re-Cycle, Climate Cafe and (this Wednesday) a Friends of Nun Ings “Terry’s car park” meeting

The link for the Climate Cafe next month has gone live – details and booking here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-cafe-tickets-1305740969389. 7pm, Tuesday 13 May. This event will be held in the wonderful Tree House venue (BS/104 Meeting Room) in the Berrick Saul building … Continue reading

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Gardening in 2025; dates and plans

Happy St David’s Day, and now that it’s March (what, already?!), there are plans afoot, to get gardening soon. We garden on Sunday afternoons, fortnightly, from 2pm to about 3 (or 3.30 – depends how keen we are, and if … 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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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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Upcoming events: our next Street-re-Cycle, the next Climate Cafe, Foraging walks, and “Earth-Hope” – the Ebor lecture next week

Earth-Hope – Ebor Lecture given by Rupert Read, Wednesday 8 May 5pm at York St John and online – see more details and link below. Planet South Bank’s next Street-re-Cycle will be on Sunday 12 May – more details below … Continue reading

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Tickets now available for our next two Foraging Walks

Sundays 28 April and 26 May, 2pm. Our first foraging walk, led by local foraging expert Carl Wain, was fully booked – all the tickets were snapped up. So take your chance for these next two walks – whether you … Continue reading

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Upcoming events – climate science, Spring Fair, and news of a climate and environment hustings for the Mayoral elections

Coming up this Sunday, 21 April, Planet South Bank’s wonderful annual Spring Fair – more details here. 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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