Eco Fair

Pick up a nature trail leaflet from outside Strensall Methodist Church (available from 9am) then have a wander along the river Foss to explore and see what you can find.

Or you can download a copy of the trail leaflet here.

The Foss Society will have an information board at the church 10am–12pm for you to have a look at too.

This is a self-lead nature trail. Uneven ground and narrow paths mean it may not be suitable for everyone. Children and dogs will need to be supervised next to the river.

Our eco-warrior scarecrow is asking for green promises for now and for the future! Why not leave your green pledges on our superhero.

OASIS is a place to relax, reflect and refresh. In the centre of our busy village: we are offering an opportunity to enjoy a quiet space, to take time out to contemplate the natural world and consider our responsibility to creation.

Suitable for all ages but children should be accompanied by an adult. You’ll find us in a gazebo outside with nature, at the back of St Mary’s.

Try your hand at imaginative ways of recycling everyday items, guided by proficient local crafters, as we aim for zero waste and better sustainability.

• 10am–10:30am — What are Twiddle muffs?

• 10:45am–11:15am — Bottle-topping (messy activity!)

• 11:30am–12:45pm — Handy Hankies: an eco-friendly way to use old cotton hankies

• 1:30pm–3pm — Zero Waste! Katie Hill from Northumbria University shares creative ways to recycle fabrics

Free! Just drop in!

(But donations welcome towards costs.)

Children to be accompanied by an adult.

Don’t throw away that broken hairdryer—see if we can mend it for you! Bring along your small electrical, mechanical or wooden items that need repairing and let our friendly team help or advise.

Have you got a bike needing a repair, or clothing that needs mending or adjusting? Bring them along too. It needs to be small enough that you can carry it in.

Come and have a brew and a piece of cake

while you wait!

Find out more about the Climate and Nature Emergency and what we can do about it! Also, find out what is already happening locally.

Got some great ideas or action you already take? Please share it on our Information Sharing Board.

Find out more about the damage fast fashion does to our world and to the communities involved in the supply chain. Find out ways you can be part of the solution. Share your own tops tips and ideas on the Sharing Board!

Community Bees are running a second-hand and end-of-line clothing giveaway at the Sustainable Fashion Hub. Give fast fashion the elbow by wearing preloved clothing!

It’s all free, but donations will help Community Bees continue their great work in the local community.

Come and get creative on a theme of Creation! We will tell the Creation story from the Bible, then everyone will have the chance to build something in Lego inspired by the story. This will be followed by a time of sharing everyone’s models and an opportunity to reflect on how we are looking after our planet today. There will also be information boards to have a look at to get some ideas on being more sustainable.

This activity is particularly suited to families with primary school age children but everyone is welcome. Drinks and snacks will be available.

Come along to have a wander around the new Community Garden. Chat to the trustees and find out their vision and plans for the garden, or have a go at the nature crafts and nature trail.

It’s also a chance to find out about volunteering opportunities or to just enjoy the space.