Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
If you run your own local group, or want to start one up, discover how one group of York residents set up Planet South Bank to raise local awareness of sustainability issues through community activities & projects. Now in our 12th year, new & founding members reflect on how we run ourselves, why we're stillContinue reading "The Story of Planet Southbank"
As part of this unique promenade concert, The Barberellas will bring their a cappella fusion of jazz, folk, barbershop and pop to the Forest of Flowers in Huby. Guests can explore the project’s thriving woodland and wildflower meadows in a guided walk, with regular stops to hear about the habitat and its wildlife, plus theContinue reading "The Barberellas at the Forest of Flowers"
On Wednesday 27 September Friargate Quakers will be screening "The Ants and the Grasshopper", a moving eco documentary filmed in Malawi and the USA. It follows farmer Anita Chitaya in her efforts to change minds in her patriarchal village and beyond. The film is 75 minutes, and will be followed by refreshments and discussion. DonationsContinue reading "The Ants and the Grasshopper"
Join a panel of Arts professionals for conversation and debate about how the Arts are responding to the climate emergency. This venue has wheelchair and hearing loop access. There is a minimum recommended age of 14+ for this event. Booking: Reserve your spaces by phoning the York Theatre Royal box office on 01904 623568 orContinue reading "The Arts response to the climate emergency"
IDOP 'Growing Old Responsibly: saving the planet & celebrating the natural world through story telling & painting' events 2023 sees the 18th 50+ Festival organised by the York Older People's Assembly, taking place across York from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October. We'll share events and skills, enjoy meeting each other, provide testers of new activities,Continue reading "Saving the planet – International Day of Older People"
The Groves Repair + Share host a monthly repair café in the Groves, giving residents a place to get a broken item fixed – or – if they have the skills, help fix others broken items. The sessions are FREE and open to everyone – even if you don’t need to fix anything – you’reContinue reading "The Groves Repair + Share: Repair Café"
Tea By The Lock is a plant-based cafe offering a wide selection of cakes, scones and savoury foods. A free 'taster menu' will be available exclusively for York Environment Week - come and try a selection of what Tea By The Lock has to offer, which will introduce you to the creativity and pleasure ofContinue reading "Tea by the Lock: Free plant-based Taster Menu"
In 2019, Extinction Rebellion York hosted a People’s Assembly that led to the declaration of a climate emergency in York. Together, hundreds of York's citizens voted for mandates that we presented to the council to influence local environmental policy. After years of uncertainty and inaction, we’re reviving our People’s Assembly to give the citizens ofContinue reading "The People’s Assembly"