The Groves Repair Café
2025-09-27 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | St Thomas’s Church Hall, Lowther Street, York, YO31 7ND, United Kingdom
This is an opportunity to get your broken household items fixed for free – from toasters to teapots, electronics to egg-timers – and to get clothing and fabrics mended. A chance to save money on buying new whilst reducing waste and being part of York’s growing circular economy.
Suitable for all ages, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.
This event is free but donations are welcome. Any donations made will be used to support the continuation of the Repair Café.
Booking is not required.

York Rivers Trail: A creative walk shaping the stories of water, climate and community
2025-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | North Street Gardens, North Street Gardens, North Street, York, YO1 6JD, United Kingdom
Join us for the soft launch of the York Rivers Trail – a new way to experience the rivers that shape our city.
Blending art, science and local voices, this self-guided trail explores how York is responding to the climate crisis through creativity, nature-based solutions, and community action.
Expect an hour of connection, conversation and new perspectives on York’s rivers. There will be one walk at 10:00 and one walk at 12:00.
Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking is required for this event and can be done here.

Planet South Bank foraging walk led by local forager Carl Wain
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Rowntree Park, Terry Avenue, York, YO23 1JQ
A chance to learn about the edible plants available in York’s hedgerows and public spaces. Ideal for families, local residents and nature lovers.
Suitable for all ages.
Booking is required and can be done here. Booking is essential as places are limited to 25 people so that everyone has the opportunity to hear Carl and join in with the discussions.
This event is free and donations are welcomed when you book. Donations will shared between the Friends of Rowntree Park and Planet South Bank.
The event will start by the dovecot, near to the Rowntree Park Reading Café.
