PRESS RELEASE: York Environment Week 2022 – this year it’s personal

This year it’s personal – York Environment Week 2022 invites the people of York to take part in action on climate change and sustainable living.

Now in its third year, York Environment Week is running from 24th September to 2nd October, and with more opportunity for in-person events this year the focus is on participation, with an exciting and engaging range of free events for everyone.

The first two editions of York Environment Week had to cope with the pandemic and as a result much of the action was online via Zoom. This year the greater freedom to run in-person events means it’s been possible to partner with a wide range of organisations across the city and create indoor and outdoor free events which showcase a variety of responses to climate change and the sustainable living.

Penny Bainbridge, chair of York Environment Forum and organiser of York Environment Week says:-

“York Environment Week each year is a celebration of working together, having the power to make a difference for the planet. We are all helping to create a safer and greener future.”

The variety of events reflects both the complex range of issues surrounding the environment, and the diverse groups within York which have developed to enable a response to them. These range from the very local and personal – how can we cook delicious meals using locally-grown food – through to national issues including the creation of climate jobs to make the changes we need to our buildings and cities. There will be events exploring how to make our homes cheaper to heat and more comfortable, looking at the natural environment, and exploring how we send a message to central government about local concerns.

The full programme is at https://yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk/events-2022/

York Environment Week organiser Phil Bixby says:-

“Ensuring a sustainable future requires action at government and council level – and we welcome the city’s work towards a climate change strategy – but it will also mean changes in our everyday lives. York Environment Week 2022 shines a light on some of these areas of change – from how we get around the city through to how we invest. The current turbulence in energy costs has put sustainability onto everyone’s agenda, and this year’s events give a chance for people to learn, to explore, to share.

There are many local groups and initiatives which have been working for years to make York a more sustainable city – York Environment Week makes that experience available to all”.

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Contact for media and enquiries: info@yorkenvironmentweek.org.uk

Notes for Editors

  • York Environment Week is organised by York Environment Forum, the voice for the environment in York
  • The week will run from 24th September to 2nd October with a range of diverse events
  • All events are organised by, and the responsibility of the individual groups running them and most will require pre-booking.
  • Running alongside the nationwide Great Big Green Week means YEW will be one of many events running all over the country to raise climate awareness – info at https://greatbiggreenweek.com/

YEW22 listing more events

Not too late to be part of York Environment Week this year.

We are calling for events to include as Brief Listings on this website.

How to apply.

Check that you or your group is eligible.

– Entries may be either from not for profit groups or organisations OR from businesses whose event concerns an environmental topic or issue and does not seek to sell a product or service.

– The dates of YEW22 cover 24 September to 2 October.

– The event is free to attend but you may ask for donations.

– Any topic or format is welcome – we focus on protecting the planet, acting on climate change and promoting nature.

How can a listing help you and your event?

– You will reach a larger audience – through our website and social media our publicity is seen by people with a particular interest in the environment.

– You will broaden the range of the YEW22 programme.

– The more events the stronger will be our collective environmental messages.

What will a Listing include?

All the details that some one will need to know about your event.

Unfortunately we have not got space for logos or other images, but can put links to a website or facebook page.

To apply to be included answer the following points 1 – 6. The responses will be loaded on to the website exactly as written so press send only when you are sure you are happy with your reply.

And answer points 7 – 10 so we can communicate with you and consider your submission fully.

We will confirm that we have received your submission, and we will consider it as quickly as we can. The YEW22 programme is scheduled to be available online from August 26th, and we will add events till the end of September. If your event is not accepted for inclusion we will let you know, with a reason.

1  Title of event.

2  Text of event description – 50 words max ie 250 characters not counting the spaces. If there is a booking system details would be here within the 50 words.

3  Who is organising – name of group or organisation or business.

4  Date(s)

5 Time – Start and Finish.

6 Location, or state that it is online.

7 Name of contact person submitting the entry.

8 Email address.

9 Tel number.

10  Organisation’s website or fb page name so we can find out a bit more about what you do and who you are.

Email your details to info@yorkenvironmentweek.org.uk.

York Environment Week 2022: Meeting for Organisers #2

If you were at the last meeting for event organisers, or if you are thinking of putting on an event for YEW 22, we would love to see you at the next meeting on 7th July at 7.15pm in the Denham Room at the Priory Street Centre. Once again refreshments will be provided, and this will be the last opportunity to meet before the submissions form is opened up for you to register your event.

Key dates in the timeline for organisers:

  • Deadline to submit an event: 22nd July.
  • Confirmation of inclusion of an event in the programme: 12th August.
  • The YEW22 programme goes live on the York Environment Week website by 26th August.