The Arts response to the climate emergency
2023-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | York Theatre Royal, St Leonard's Pl, York, YO1 7HD, United Kingdom
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 or calling in at the Box Office. This event will not be ticketed (no tickets will be issued). Please come to the Box Office in the main foyer area (before 5pm) where you will be directed to where the talk is taking place.

The Ants and the Grasshopper
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York, YO1 9RL, United Kingdom
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. Donations will be collected in aid of the community organisation ‘Soil, Food and Healthy Communities’ in Malawi, which is mentioned in the film.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and a hearing loop is also available.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-and-discussion-the-ants-and-the-grasshopper-tickets-695615624057

The Barberellas at the Forest of Flowers
2023-09-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Forest of Flowers, Home Farm, Tollerton Road, Huby, YO61 1JB
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 the wonderful close harmony, wit and wisdom of The Barbarellas. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/@thebarberellas4135

Please note that this event uses a Pay What You Want ticketing system, see ‘Booking’ below. All proceeds support the conservation efforts of the Forest of Flowers project, offering a haven for wildlife across 74 acres of new woodland and wildflower meadows.

Booking: Booking is essential via the Forest of Flowers website. Limited tickets available here: www.forestofflowers.co.uk/event-details/the-barberellas-at-the-forest-of-flowers

The Story of Planet Southbank
2023-09-22 19:30 | https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/event/story-of-planet-south-bank/
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 still an unincorporated association, how we make decisions, & how we publicly communicate to connect with the local community. Plus Q&A.

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-story-of-planet-south-bank-tickets-708762707337
