The Blue Bridge with cannons still installed, 1930’sWe'll amble through York learning about its pioneering Earth scientists and hearing the stories of the city stones. How old is York? We’ll meet the microscopic Lister sisters and get a very different take on York's oldest building. If you were at the October meeting last year you will know how knowledgeable and ... Read More
A 4 - 5 mile circular walk along the Ouse from Moor Monkton , including a visit to the Red House. Meet by the phone box on Moor Monkton Main Street. Fish ‘n Chips at the Wetherby Whaler afterwards for those who wish. Please let Anne Bednarski know if you will be walking.
A stroll along the riverbank from Huntington to Earswick village and back concentrating on identifying and talking about the more commonly found plants. Led by Margaret Atherden. A chance to learn about the more frequently found plants which grow on the river banks, led by a real expert in the field. Please let Mike Gray know if you will be ... Read More
Sheriff Hutton circular walk-about 4 miles. Meet outside the Highwayman pub where it will finish with refreshments afterwards if you wish. Please let Derek Chivers know if you will be walking. Derek Chivers 07730 944836 derek@chivers.plus.com
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
Day 0ne is about 16 miles; walk both days or just one as you feel inclined! More details from Derek Chivers nearer the time.
Day twois about 12 miles; walk both days or just one as you feel inclined! More details from Derek Chivers nearer the time.
Between the Foss and the Ouse. About 4½ miles with optional riverside drink in York afterwards. Meet by the Blue Bridge. Please let Derek Chivers know if you will be walking.