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.
We have a table booked in the Blacksmith's Arms, Huntington. - Christine Gray No need to book, just come and join us for a chat anad a glass or two.
Riverside litterpick in conjunction with Foxy operating on the river. Meet by the blue footbridge opposite Morrison's. Please inform Tim Rane if you are joining. 07393 305525 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
We are booked in at the Bakehouse, Crayke from 10am for delicious cake and coffee. Christine Gray
In conjunction with Foxy operating on the river. Please let Tim Rane know if you are joining in 07393 305525
Simon Rogerson talking about the history of flooding in York. The meeting is open to all - it is always an informative and enjoyable evevning with tea, coffee and chat afterwards. Canoeing on the streets of New Earswick during flooding in 1947
We will return to the Black Swan, Peasholme Green, from 7pm. No need to book, just turn up and chat. Christine Gray.
Christmas Lunch preceded by a talk on ‘Fossils of Yorkshire’. Speaker Liam Herringshaw. This will be an informative, amusing and enjoyable talk! Followed by a relaxed and very sociable lunch.