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Local resident launches parent-powered local climate action group
Local resident and mother of two, Jessica has recently launched a Parents for Future UK (PFF) local group for Leeds & West Yorkshire (LWY). Parents for Future is the UK’s largest parent-led climate action organisation. The community has over 40 local groups across the UK, who share a vision of achieving climate justice and creating…
Read MoreWow! 3 holidays in 1.
2-day city mini break in Bordeaux (France), 7 nights in a resort by Lac Biscarrosse further south and an overnight in Paris, taking in our favourite Lebanese restaurant, before catching the Eurostar home. Travel and accommodation all for £1,800 (25% cheaper than 10 nights in self-catering in Lanzerote). Admittedly we’d been canny this year and…
Read MoreThe People’s Emergency Briefing
A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at; Walton Village Hall on Monday 23rd Nov, 7.30pm – 9pm followed by a facilitated community discussion. The screenings form part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed…
Read MorePopular local geocache trail extended
Like and share on Facebook Following the success of a trail we setup in 2021 (with over 1700 finds), we’ve extended it to include 10 new caches between Boston Spa and Bramham. Our new series of 10 geocaches, covers a 2 mile stretch you can walk or bike, on a local bridleway. Along the way…
Read MoreWetherby EcoFair Saturday 6th June
Celebrating sustainability, community, and greener living Like and share on Facebook As part of national initiative Great Big Green Week, discover inspiring ways to live more sustainably at our Eco Fair, bringing together local community groups, and eco‑friendly initiatives for a day of learning, creativity, and connection. What’s Happening Local community group stalls Meet the people…
Read MoreCommunity Green Group Nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
We are incredibly proud to share that Boston Spa, Wetherby & Villages Community Green Group has been nominated for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service — the highest honour given to volunteer groups in the UK. Often described as the MBE for volunteer organisations, this nomination recognises the outstanding contribution of our volunteers to environmental…
Read More2025: what a year, we’ve achieved so much, again!
Despite the unparalled national and international back drop, as a local community-based group, and registered charity, we’ve continued to focus our efforts on our 3 greatest strengths; Big Bike Fix, local nature improvements and education. The Big Bike Fix recently reached another milestone of refurbishing over 1000 bikes, thank you so much to our team of fixers,…
Read MoreEcoFair – save the date! Saturday 8th November
EcoEnergyFair 2025 Brings Wetherby Together for a Climate Conscious Future The EcoEnergyFair, held on Saturday 8 November at St James’ Church Centre, Wetherby, with a variety of speakers and displays, drew together an enthusiastic crowd of residents, local businesses, and community groups united by one goal — building a more sustainable, climate-conscious future. Organised by…
Read More2024: a reflection from our Chair
As a local community based group (and registered charity), over the past year, we’ve continued to focus our efforts on our 3 greatest strengths; Big Bike Fix, local nature improvements and education. The Big Bike Fix reached another milestone during the year of refurbishing over 800 bikes, thank you so much to our team of…
Read MoreLady Hastings Primary School achieves EcoSchools Green Flag Award
Just 18 months after expressing their interest in progressing with the award scheme, with the support of the Boston Spa, Wetherby and Villages Community Green Group, the school have successfully gained the coveted accreditation. Katie Barnett, Headteacher says “I am really proud of the Eco Council, children, staff and Boston Green group who have worked…
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