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| Anglo-German Society - York | |
| Description: | Furthers anglo-german understanding via programme of lectures and social events - 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, 1st & 3rd Wednesday in month (not July or August). Lectures in English. |
| Contact: | Hon Secretary |
| Address: | 11 Lime Garth, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DN |
| Telephone: | (01904) 786565 |
| Email: | yorkanglogermansociety@york.communigate.co.uk |
| Website: | communigate.co.uk/york/yorkanglogermansociety |
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| BTCV | |
| Description: | Promotes, co-ordinates and supports conservation volunteering. Includes practical, environmental volunteer projects, community group advice and support & environmental education, organises training events eg. Natural history skills, practical conservation skills, group development. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or answer machine if not staffed |
| Contact: | Office |
| Address: | 3-7 Leak Street, off Lawrence Street, York, YO10 3BR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 644300 |
| Fax: | (01904) 644302 |
| Email: | york@btcv.org.uk |
| Website: | www.btcv.org.uk |
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| Campaign to Protect Rural England York & Selby District Branch | |
| Description: | To improve, protect and preserve the countryside for all to enjoy, by means of persuasion, co-operation and lobbying. |
| Open: | Daytime & Evenings |
| Contact: | Dr Guy Woolley |
| Address: | Woodstock House, Church Street, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, LS24 9PJ |
| Telephone: | (01937) 557637 |
| Email: | drguyw@supanet.com |
| Website: | cprenorthyorks.fsnet.co.uk |
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| Clifton Green Committee | |
| Description: | To maintain Clifton Green, its trees, fences and horse trough. |
| Open: | Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm |
| Contact: | Michael Griffiths |
| Address: | 128 Clifton, Clifton, York, YO30 6BQ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 656668 |
| Email: | trough@cliftongreen.org |
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| CSV/RSVP | |
| Description: | Regional Office of London Head Office seeking volunteers of over 50's to participate in volunteering and recognising their skills and provide group commitment. Educational and environmental projects in primary schools |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ann Pulleyn |
| Address: | 22 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651732 |
| Fax: | (01904) 629997 |
| Email: | rsvp.york@virgin.net |
| Website: | www.csv-rsvp.org.uk |
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| Friends of Poppleton Tithe Barn | |
| Description: | Restoration and maintenance of a 16th century tithe barn. |
| Contact: | Janet Hopton |
| Address: | 11 Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6LB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 794433 |
| Email: | david@dhopton.freeserve.co.uk |
| Website: | www.poppleton.net/tithebarn |
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| Friends of St Nicholas Fields | |
| Description: | Management of a 25 acre urban nature park, including; environmental work, environmental education, guided walks, talks, nature trails, a composting/recycling centre and sustainable energy resources. Provides educational courses for schools. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9-5pm |
| Contact: | John Brierley |
| Address: | York Environmental Community Centre, St Nicholas Fields, Bull Lane, York, YO10 3EN |
| Telephone: | (01904) 411821, 07887721477 mobile |
| Fax: | (01904) 411821 |
| Email: | info@stnicksfields.org.uk |
| Website: | www.stnicksfields.org.uk |
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| Friends of York Cemetery | |
| Description: | The Friends support the Trust in managing this burial ground in order to promote its historical, ecological and educational values through voluntary support. Genealogical research. |
| Open: | Office opening hours - Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Ring for Cemetery Grounds opening hours |
| Contact: | The Chairman |
| Address: | The Gatehouse, York Cemetery, Cemetery Road, York, YO10 5AJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 610578 |
| Email: | friends-yorkcemetery@tiscali.co.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkcemetery.co.uk |
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| National Trust (York Association) | |
| Description: | Association of National Trust Members enjoy a programme of lectures. Visits to historic properties including short holidays and fundraising for National Trust |
| Contact: | JWM Wilson (Hon Secretary) |
| Address: | 15 Chessingham Gardens, York, YO24 1XE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 704090 |
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| Nether Poppleton Millennium Green Trust | |
| Description: | Creation and maintenance of a community-owned Millennium Green. |
| Contact: | Ralph Major |
| Address: | 44 Millfield Gardens, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6NZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 785945 |
| Email: | millgreen@poppleton.net |
| Website: | www.poppleton.net/millgreen |
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| Oral History Society - York | |
| Description: | To record and preserve memories of York for the benefit of the future community. Volunteers welcomed. |
| Open: | Telephone anytime |
| Contact: | Philip Johnson |
| Address: | c/o 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 644381 |
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| Student Action (York) | |
| Description: | Student Action aims to further student involvement in the community through a variety of voluntary projects with a range of different client groups. |
| Open: | 9.30am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ben Pickett |
| Address: | Daw Suu Student Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 433133 |
| Fax: | (01904) 434664 |
| Email: | studentaction@yusu.org |
| Website: | www.yusu.org/ysca |
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| Wensleydale Railway Association, York Branch | |
| Description: | To help maintain and develop the Wensleydale railway. York members attend work parties at sites in Wensleydale, hold meetings in York and organise fundraising activities. |
| Open: | Evenings |
| Contact: | Clive Roberts |
| Address: | The Cottage, Main Street, Shipton-by-Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 470452 |
| Website: | www.wensleydalerailway.com |
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| Wheatlands Community Woodland Working Group | |
| Description: | Aims to demonstrate Sustainability/Bio-diversity issues via noticeboards and brochure . 5 acre woodland at Northfield Lane, Upper Poppleton (Behind Wyevale Garden Centre) it has 5000 native trees/shrubs under sown with wildflowers and grasses. Provides habitat for birds, bats, bees, butterflies, small mammals, all recorded. An educational Primary School resource. |
| Open: | All year |
| Contact: | Barry Otley |
| Address: | Dutton Farm, A59 near Hessay, York, YO26 8JU |
| Telephone: | (01904) 738008 |
| Fax: | (01904) 738008 |
| Email: | b.otley@btopenworld.com |
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| Wildlife Trust (Yorkshire) | |
| Description: | Working for a Yorkshire rich in wildlife, valued and enjoyed by people. Work includes nature reserve management, advice to landowners,guided walks, talks, Wildlife Watch Groups for children. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Volunteering Development Officer |
| Address: | 10 Toft Green, York, YO1 6JT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 650451 |
| Fax: | (01904) 613467 |
| Email: | vdo@yorkshirewt.cix.co.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkshire-wildlife-trust.org.uk |
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| York Natural Environment Trust | |
| Description: | YNET is an established group campaigning for the preservation and creation of natural green spaces in and around the city of York. It is also responsible for a number of nature reserves in the city. |
| Contact: | Mick Phythian |
| Address: | 67 Monkton Rd, York, YO31 9AJ |
| Telephone: | 01904 421218 |
| Website: | www.communigate.co.uk/york/ynet/index.phtml |
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| York Tree Warden Group | |
| Description: | York Tree Warden Group is part of a national network of 8000 volunteers founded by the Tree Council, the UK's leading tree campaigning body, who work to preserve and enhance York's treescape. Training is provided and members of all ages with an interest in the environment are welcome. Meetings in the Guildhall are every other month. |
| Contact: | Harvey Lowson |
| Address: | Environment & Development Services, 9 St Leonard's Place, York, YO1 7ET |
| Telephone: | 01904 551316 |
| Fax: | 01904 551390 |
| Website: | www.yorktreewardens.org.uk |