York Environment Week, 24th September to 2nd October

Posted on 03/09/2022 by John Gray

Have you seen the 2022 programme yet?

There are over twenty events listed – walks, a cycle ride, eco and environmental fairs, two garden launches, a film, repurposing and recycling events (inclding Planet South Bank’s very own Street-re-Cycle on Sunday 25 September), and topical sessions about energy saving, eco-houses, heat pumps and community energy, plus many more.

See https://yorkenvironmentweek.org.uk/events-2022/ for details – it promises to be a fantastic week of activities and community-building.

And for more information about the Street-re-Cycle and to sign up, see https://planetsouthbank.org.uk/street-re-cycle-25-september-2022/

Street-re-Cycle a great chance to clear out and sell or give away old stuff from your house, and to meet your neighbours at the same time!

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Planet South Bank’s response to the Council’s draft Climate Change Strategy

Posted on 08/08/2022 by John Gray

We really enjoyed the stall we held on Bishy Road a few weeks ago, encouraging folk to take part in the Council’s draft Strategy.

It was great to meet people – to discuss their priorities for the city, and to tap into their interest and energy for meaningful climate change responses in York.

As Planet South Bank, we submitted our thoughts on the draft Strategy. If you’d like to read it, you can view or download below. And this is our page of resources on the draft Climate Change Strategy.

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Bishy Road stalls this weekend

Posted on 08/07/2022 by John Gray

Do come and say hello if you see us on the corner by Bishy Road shops this weekend.

You may be aware that City of York Council has begun a consultaton on its draft Cimate Change Strategy.

At Planet South Bank, we’re really keen to encourage local people to look at the draft Strategy, and to take part in the consultation on this really important issue.

So we’ve written a summary, availabile here https://planetsouthbank.org.uk/yorks-2022-draft-climate-change-strategy/, and which we hope will help make the full Strategy more accessible.

And come and have a chat with us tomorrow or Sunday!

This page on our website has all the links and documents: https://planetsouthbank.org.uk/yorks-2022-draft-climate-change-strategy/

The City of York Council’s consultation on its draft Climate Change Strategy has opened and is running until midnight on 5th August 2022.

To read the draft Strategy, click here: https://www.york.gov.uk/downloads/file/8121/draft-climate-change-strategy

To give your response to the consultation, click here https://www.york.gov.uk/10YearStrategiesConsultation – scroll down and click the red box “Our Big Conversation: 10 Year Strategies Survey”.

Or, go directly to https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CYC-OBC10yearstrategies

Here at Planet South Bank, we’ve created a short summary of the Draft Strategy, setting out the key themes and commitments. You can download this summary here

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Community Gardening dates for the rest of 2022

Posted on 08/06/2022 by John Gray

Since 2011, Planet South Bank Planet has worked with St Clements Church to transform land at the church on Scarcroft Road into a growing psace for fruit, veg, herbs, edible flowers and beautiful pollinators.

So if you want to join in growing delicious fruit and veg, we’re a group of local people growing food together, and sharing the produce amongst ourselves, other locals and occasionally the Planet Food project at Southlands Church.

Our sessions are on Sundays at 2pm, lasting at least an hour, but sometimes longer if we are particularly enjoying ourselves. We provide all the equipment and occasionally snacks! 

June 19 – general garden care

July 3, 17, 31 – weeding and harvesting

August 14 – soft fruit harvesting

August 28 – digging potatoes

September 11 & 25 – squash harvesting & composting

October 9 & 23 – garden tidying for the winter

This community garden is for everyone who is interested in growing (and eating) beautiful edible plants, especially all local people who don’t have access to growing space or who want to learn growing and gardening skills. 

For more information see the Community Garden page.

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Have you signed up yet? – Street-re-Cycle, Sunday 15 May

Posted on 06/05/2022 by John Gray

Our ever-popular opportunity for a clear-out and to meet your local community. 11.00am to 3.00pm, Sunday 15 May.

Sell it, swap it, give it away…

Here’s how it works: First, sign up by contacting Pie Waller on 07761 642160 by Wednesday 11 May to make sure your address is on the list of households taking part. Be sure to include your name, address and postcode – thank you.

Then, look out things ready to pass on. Why not get ahead this weekend, by beginning to clear cupboards and sort shelves?

The day before the event, we’ll publish here on the planetsouthbank website and on our facebook page a list of South Bank households taking part.

On the day, put out your stuff at the front of your house. Please take care not to block pavements or access ways, and tidy up anything not taken by the end of the event.

And, don’t forget to find time to wander round to see what neighbours on the streets nearby are offering!

Take this chance to meet your neighbours, clear out your cupboards and sheds, get some great stuff for yourself, and have some good green fun.

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Stop the plastic crisis!

Posted on 29/04/2022 by John Gray

Planet South Bank is supporting The Big Plastic Count, to help push the government, brands and supermarkets to take bold action and reduce the amount of plastic in our lives.

It’s easy to take part: visit https://thebigplasticcount.com/ and sign up.

When you do so, you’ll join over 100,000 other people who have already committed to taking part.

Then, count the plastic in your purchases during the week 16-22 May.

When you submit your results, you’ll get a personal plastic footprint and information about what really happens to plastic when it leaves your home. Once all the results are in, The Big Plastic Count will share the national picture, and the next steps on pushing the government into action.

No-one knows – nobody’s counting – how much plastic we’re really having to throw away, and it’s probably more than anyone realises. Help create a truer picture, in order to build a movement for change.

Do you know a school which might be interested in taking part? Ther’s a teacher’s pack and free resources, including classroom-based activities and a PowerPoint lesson for 9-12 years https://thebigplasticcount.com/schools.

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Sign up for the next Street-re-Cycle – Sunday 15 May

Posted on 22/04/2022 by John Gray

Our ever-popular opportunity for a clear-out and to meet your local community. 11.00am to 3.00pm, Sunday 15 May.

Sell it, swap it, give it away…

Here’s how it works: First, sign up by contacting Pie Waller on 07761 642160 by Wednesday 11 May to make sure your address is on the list of households taking part. Be sure to include your name, address and postcode – thank you.

Then, look out things ready to pass on. Why not get ahead this weekend, by beginning to clear cupboards and sort shelves?

The day before the event, we’ll publish here on the planetsouthbank website and on our facebook page a list of South Bank households taking part.

On the day, put out your stuff at the front of your house. Please take care not to block pavements or access ways, and tidy up anything not taken by the end of the event.

And, don’t forget to find time to wander round to see what neighbours on the streets nearby are offering!

Take this chance to meet your neighbours, clear out your cupboards and sheds, get some great stuff for yourself, and have some good green fun.

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Tomorrow Sunday 10 April: Planet South Bank’s Spring Fair

Posted on 09/04/2022 by John Gray

2pm to 4pm, Sunday 10 April, at the Community Garden adjoining St Clements Church (between Nunthorpe Road and Scarcroft Road).

Drop in and see us; if you’re out and about for Open Studios, why not include us in your route?

Come and see what’s going on in the community garden!

There’ll be cakes, biscuits and drinks; and stalls selling locally-made items – cards, willow-works, handmade soaps, Easter decorations, plant pots, non-plastic goods and lots more.

Seeds and plants also available.

Everyone welcome – we look forward to seeing you.

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Planet South Bank’s Spring Fair, Sunday 10th April – save the date!

Posted on 15/03/2022 by John Gray

2pm to 4pm, Sunday 10 April, at the Community Garden adjoining St Clements Church (between Nunthorpe Road and Scarcroft Road).

Come and see what’s going on in the community garden!

There’ll be cakes, biscuits and drinks; and stalls selling locally-made items – cards, willow-works, handmade soaps, Easter decorations, plant pots, non-plastic goods and lots more.

Seeds and plants also available!

Everyone welcome – we look forward to seeing you.

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Train as a volunteer litter-picker tomorrow (Saturday), 3pm

Posted on 25/02/2022 by John Gray

Planet South Bank is running a short training session for anyone who would like to be covered by the Council’s insurance as a volunteer litter-picker.

All welcome, and no need to register in advance.

We’ll then put our skills into action!, by doing a local litter-pick in the Scarcroft Road area.

Meet at 3pm this Saturday at the community garden by St Clements Church (junction of Scarcroft Road and Nunthorpe Road).

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