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Riverside Litterpick

Foss Islands Road, York Foss Islands Road, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The first of the year's regular litterpicks along the riverbanks, possibly accompanied by CYCs pontoon Foxy Contact Barry Thomas, and please let him know if you are coming. barry1thomas@googlemail.com

Huntington to Strensall walk

All Saints Church car park, Huntington Church Ln, Huntington, York

The first of the year's walks, from Huntington to Strensall, about 4 miles. Refreshments at the Ship Inn, Strensall afterwards. Return on foot or by No.5 bus. Please let the leader Derek Chivers know if you are going to join us. derek@chivers.plus.com

Talk and AGM

Strensall Village Hall

A talk on Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Foss Green Corridor Project by Monika Smieja Project officer River Restoration YWT Find out what the YWT's plans are for the Foss and what work is going on to improve its biodiversity. Followed by the AGM - tea and coffee will be available during the break.

Pint ‘n a Chat

Blacksmith's Arms, Huntington 56 The Old Village,, Huntington

Our monthly-ish social. A chance to meet other members and find out more about us and how to volunteer and join in our other events.. All welcome, just turn up at the Blacksmith's Arms in Huntington, and look for us. Contact - Christine Gray - membership @riverfosssociety.co.uk

York City Nature Challenge

Multiple events along and around the Foss from Castle Mills to Haxby Weir - see the spring newsletter for more detail. Duse out shortly after Easter. Saturday 27th                                               All Saints Church Car Park Sunday 28th        ... Read More

York Walls Festival

Foss Islands Road, York Foss Islands Road, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The RFS gazebo will be on Foss Islands Road near Majestic Wines - come along and have a chat and find out what we've been up to. Barbara and Andy will have been kick sampling the river and be showing what is to be found there. CYC Foxy will be out litterpicking along the river too. Foxy well laden with ... Read More

Walk – Oulston and Pond Head circular

Oulston Village Green

A circular walk led by Derek Chivers from Oulston via Pond Head (4miles). Meet on Oulston Village Green ready to go at 6pm. No nearby pub, but one could be be chosen during the walk! Please let Derek know if you are joining him  derek@chivers.plus.com Oulston Reservoir

Pint ‘n a Chat

The Ship Inn, Strensall 23 The Village, Strensall

Our monthly-ish social. A chance to meet other members and find out more about us and how to volunteer and join in our other events.. All welcome, just turn up at the Ship Inn, Strensall, and look for us. Contact - Christine Gray - membership @riverfosssociety.co.uk

Walk – Coxwold and Husthwaite circular

Coxwold Church Thirsk Bank, Coxwold

A circular walk of 5 miles from Coxwold via Husthwaite - led by Derek Chivers. Meet at Coxwold Church ready to start at 1000. Refreshments afterwards at the Fauconberg Arms. Please let Derek know if you are going. derek@chivers.plus.com  

Riverside Litterpick

Foss Islands Road, York Foss Islands Road, York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Meet by the blue footbridge on Foss Islands Road Please let Barry Thomas know if you are coming. barry1thomas@googlemail.com  

Pint ‘n a Chat

Mason's Arms, York 6 Fishergate,, York

All welcome, just turn up and look for us. More information from Christine Gray membership@riverfosssociety.co.uk The Masons Arms, 6 Fishergate, YO10 4AB  

Blue bridge to Huntington walk (4.4 miles)

Blue Bridge York

Blue bridge to Huntington walk (4.4 miles) along the riverbank. Refreshments at the Blacksmith’s Arms afterwards - the no.5 bus stops nearby for your return if you don't want to walk. Please let Derek Chivers know if you are coming 07730 944836  

Why not join and enjoy the River Foss?

Come for a daytime or evening walk. Help with litter picks, weed management and other activities. ‘Adopt’ and monitor a short stretch of the Foss. As a member, you will enjoy the many varied activities we run.

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