The River Foss Society

The plants and insects of the Foss - a stroll along the river with Alastair Fitter
2025-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
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 is little he does not know in his field.
The start point is yet to be decided – keep watching eVents.

A short evening walk around the edge of Benningborough Hall grounds
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Beningborough Hall, York, YO30 2BN
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.

New Members' Meeting
2025-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Riverside Centre, 187 Huntington Road, York, YO31 9BP
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 will have a presentation of historic and present day photos donated by Mr Paul Thorpe; information boards will be displayed; and actual macro-invertebrates (river beasties) will be in attendance.
Where? In the Riverside Centre, 187-189 Huntington Road (On the 5 and 5A bus routes), overlooking the Foss.
When? Thursday, 10th July 2025, from 7pm ’til 9pm.
Please RSVP if possible (membership@riverfosssociety.co.uk, or telephone
01904 621808, or info@riverfosssociety.co.uk)
We look forward to seeing you!
Details from Christine Gray/Helen Button membership/info @riverfosssociety.co.uk

The Water Walk: How has water shaped York over the years?
2025-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR
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 is promised.
Meet in Museum Gardens, on the steps of The Yorkshire Museum finishing by Merchant Adventurers Hall
Led by Simon Rogerson.
Cost £7 per person – pay on line if you can – HSBC business account no. 51349538, sort code 40-47-31
Contact Mike Gray for other ways to pay.

The State of the Foss - Monitoring and reporting.
2025-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Wigginton Recreation Hall, The Village, Wigginton,, York YO32 2LL,
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, would you like to get involved? Here is your opportunity.

The Full Foss walk over two days - day 1.
2025-07-18 09:00 - 16:00
Day 0ne is about 16 miles; walk both days or just one as you feel inclined!
More details from Derek Chivers nearer the time.

The Full Foss walk over two days - day 2.
2025-07-19 09:00 - 16:00
Day twois about 12 miles; walk both days or just one as you feel inclined!
More details from Derek Chivers nearer the time.

Weekend Walk - Two rivers circular.
2025-08-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Blue Bridge, York, YO10 4NL
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.

Monthly Social
2025-08-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Blacksmith’s Arms, Huntington, 56 The Old Village,, Huntington, YO32 9RB
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
2025-08-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Foss Islands Road, York, Foss Islands Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7UR, United Kingdom
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
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Monthly Social
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Crayke Bakehouse, Mill Green Farm,, Crayke,, YO61 4TT
We are booked in at the Bakehouse, Crayke from 10am for delicious cake and coffee.

Christine Gray

Riverside Litterpick
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Foss Islands Road, York, Foss Islands Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7UR, United Kingdom
In conjunction with Foxy operating on the river.
Please let Tim Rane know if you are joining in 07393 305525

Annual Open Meeting
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Strensall Village Hall, YO32 5XW
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

The Last Social Meeting of the Year
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Black Swan, Peasholme Green, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7DE
We will return to the Black Swan, Peasholme Green, from 7pm. No need to book, just turn up and chat.
Christine Gray.

Christmas Lunch at the Novotel
2025-12-07 11:30 - 15:30 | Novotel, York, YO10 4FD
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.
