Events Calendar

  The plants and insects of the river Foss. A stroll guided by Prof Alaistair Fitter to discover what wildlife the riverbanks are supporting. A chance to learn a lot about what lives alongside 'our' river. Expertise not required, just a lively interest! Alastair is a fount of knowledge which he shares with a goodly touch of humour - there ... Read More

A short  walk around the edge of the hall grounds and along the Ouse, ending at the Blacksmith’s Arms. Please let Anne Bednarski know if you are coming. Meet by the gates to the hall in Newton on Ouse.

We would like to invite you to come and meet other members, old and new, and chat about what we do, or know, or love about our little river. Please come and join a host of others who also want to nurture the Foss. There will be nibbles with wine, beer, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. During the evening we ... Read More

The Water Walk shows how water in myriad forms - ice, lakes, rivers, oceans - has shaped the city over thousands of years. We'll find out how to bridge a river with a river, meet the teetotaller who learnt that beer could be better than water, and play the ever-popular waterside quiz, Ouse Who? An informative, interesting and humorous morning ... Read More

How healthy is the Foss and how does it compare with other rivers? A presentation of the work RFS members are doing monitoring the river and of the projects we are involved in with York University plus various environmental groups. A chance to come and find out what we do and to talk to the monitors. Do you have questions, ... Read More