Public events
Ryedale Environment Week 23-30 Oct
Events - PublicStarting 23 Oct 2020 - 19:00 through to 30 Oct 2020 - 20:00
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This is noted as being very locally focused by Jos Holmes, the Local Authority Climate Action Cordinator, York and North Yorkshire LEP. However, it seems a very comprehensive example of how more local action is being carried out under COVID, keeping climate and biodiverstiy at the top of the agenda.
Date & Time | Topic | Speakers |
| Fri 23rd Oct 19.00–20.00 | Tackling Climate Change in Ryedale Kevin Hollinrake will give a short presentation on how the government’s plans on tackling climate change will benefit Ryedale. This will be followed by a Q&A session Book HERE | Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton |
Sat 24th Oct 19.00–21.30 | Film: 2040 – The
Regeneration (90 mins) Hosted by Environmental Smart. Join us for an amazing screening of the award-winning climate documentary 2040! Followed by live panel-led discussion. Book HERE | Hosted by Environmental Smart |
| Sun 25th Oct 14.00–14.45 | Pickering Hedgehog Rescue Learn about the work at the Pickering Hedgehog Rescue and how you can help these fascinating creatures. Book HERE | Louise Mudd |
| Sun 25th Oct 15.00-15.45 | Public Transport in Ryedale Helen Gundry helps us to understand how better public transport services are vital to a greener region, and how we can achieve the improvements needed. This event will be led by Northern Ryedale Public Transport Group and Moorsbus Community Interest Company. Book HERE | Helen Grundy |
| Sun 25th Oct 17.00-17.45 |
VIVA!
Promoting veganism. Saving animals from cruelty and saving the planet. Viva! website Book HERE | Will Sorflaten |
| Sun 25th Oct 19.00–20.30 | Spotlight on Local
Community Projects A presentation on the Ryedale Community Charter by Caroline Davis, followed by inspiring case studies from towns and villages of Ryedale . Book HERE | Representatives from local environmental groups from Kirkbymoorside, Kirby Misperton, Hovingham and Pickering. |
| Mon 26th Oct 19.00–19.45 | Malton Circular Economy Why we want to create the first market town circular economy in Yorkshire’s Food Capital – reducing waste, driving down our carbon footprint and creating our own local power supply. Book HERE | Sue Jefferson |
| Mon 26th Oct 20.00-20.45 |
Electric Vehicles
Everything you need to know about electric vehicles and the practicalities of owning one Book HERE | Panel of local electric vehicle owners |
| Tues 27th Oct 19.00-19.45 | Compassion in World Farming The leading farm animal welfare charity. IWF website Book HERE | Andrew Orr |
| Tues 27th Oct 20.00-20.45 | North Yorkshire Rotters All you need to know about home composting! Book HERE | Jeff Coates |
| Weds 28th Oct 19.00-19.45 | Ryevitalise Ryevitalise Ryevitalise is a £3.4 million Landscape Partnership Scheme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, North York Moors National Park Authority and partners, and inspired by local communities. Book HERE | Amy Carrick |
| Weds 28th Oct 20.00-20.45 | Slow the Flow! Stopping floods using natural flood management a case study . Pickering’s slow the flow Facebook page Book HERE | Mike Potter |
| Thu 29th Oct 19.00-19.45 | On your e-bike! Big Bear Bikes tell us everything we need to know about electric bicycles. Ryedale Cycle Forum discuss cycle routes, events and cycling safely Book HERE | Big Bear Bikes |
| Thu 29th Oct 20.00-20.45 | Tackling Climate Change in Ryedale Share your opinions on what should be the council’s top priorities in tackling climate change in Ryedale. Book HERE | John Law, Climate Change and Environmental Projects Officer at Ryedale District Council |
| Fri 30th Oct 18.00-18.45 |
Energy-efficient Housing
Tips from Kate Urwin the Yorkshire Energy Doctor on how to save energy / improve heating in houses which impacts on reducing climate change as well as reducing fuel poverty Book HERE | Kate Urwin |
| Fri 30th Oct 19.00-20.00 | Save the World in 60 Minutes! We can all help tackle climate change by taking small practical steps. In this facilitated workshop we will share and brainstorm as many ideas as possible. Book HERE | Facilitated by REG members |