The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives, our economy and our future.
This new film from the National Emergency Briefing sets out the risks facing the nation – and the credible, positive responses available – in a clear and accessible account designed for screenings in communities across the UK
See Our Dedicated NEB Page for more information and local screenings
Events Calendar
If you are a climate or environmental group active in the Bradford District, please send your event details for the diary to [email protected]
The Climate Emergency Garden
is now out in the community building connections between people and highlighting the great things that activists are doing in the Bradford area. The aim of our Bradford City of Climate Culture project is to Grow Activism and in our travelling garden we
- Talk to people about why they take the actions that they do
- Showcase what that work looks like
- Provide inspiration
- Create a network of people who want to take action toward a sustainable future
Click here to watch the April recorded interview with Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign
Recurring:
Global Justice West Yorks Pension Fund Vigil
Protesting WYPF’s ongoing investment in fossil fuels and lobbying committee members to pursue disinvestment.
Every Friday Aldermanbury House 2/4 Godwin Street, Bradford. 12.00 – 13.00
Second Monday every month.
Where: on zoom (code is here on Greenwire )
Jayne, Alan, Molly and Leeds Greenpeace team.
Climate Action Ilkley, Green Drinks
First Wednesday of each month,The Lister Arms, Ilkley
You can see more at our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@bd25climate
Repair Shop Silsden Methodist Church
3rd Saturday every month. 10:00 – 12:00
Aire Rivers Trust
Practical conservation sessions are run on Thursdays or Fridays
nearly all year round.
Volunteer with the Aire Rivers Trust MyImpactPage – The Aire Rivers Trust
To know more email [email protected] or call 01274 623400.
Friends of Bradford Becks – guided walks
Saturday 27th June 10-12.30; Bradford to Shipley
Thursday 9th July 13:00 – 15:00; City Centre Plaques Trail
Thursday 14th July 13:00 – 15:30 Northcliffe Dyke and Red Beck
Saturday 8th August 10:00 – 12:30; Chellow Dene to the Reservoirs
Tuesday 20th August 10:00 – 13:00; Pitty Beck and Clayton Beck
Tuesday 27th August 13:00 – 14:30 Three local Becks from Thornton
Thursday the 22nd of July 10-12:30:
U3A Summer programme session by CASk member Ian Blomfield
Mitigating climate change: sorting the fact from fiction: Informed by Hannah Richie’s recent book “Clearing the Air: A hopeful guide…” and other professional analysis. Open to non-U3A members, but advanced booking is essential.
Thursday the 13th of August 6:30 to around 8:
People, Planet, Pint sustainability meet up
The Yorkshire Rose, Coach Street, Skipton. Learn more and book tickets to this event here
23rd July
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Climate Action Silsden
Biodiversity Group Meetings
24th July
The meeting point for group travel to sites is YMCA Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2EP (a few minutes’ walk from City Park). If you would like a lift in the minibus please arrive before 10am. Sessions run from 10.30-3.30.
Bowling Park Community Orchard, in the allotments on Bowling Park Drive, BD4 7ET. Possible harvesting of summer fruits, path mowing and other seasonal tasks.
Saturday the 25th of July 10-1:
Share Skipton Repair Cafe,
St Andrew’s Church Hall, 27b Newmaket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JE. https://www.shareskipton.org/repair-cafe
31st July
The meeting point for group travel to sites is YMCA Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2EP (a few minutes’ walk from City Park). If you would like a lift in the minibus please arrive before 10am. Sessions run from 10.30-3.30.
Stoney Ridge Plantation meeting by Grange Lodge, Bingley, Bradford, BD9 6SA. Litter picking, collecting tree guards and securing stakes and posts. Wildflower nursery work.
7th August
The meeting point for group travel to sites is YMCA Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2EP (a few minutes’ walk from City Park). If you would like a lift in the minibus please arrive before 10am. Sessions run from 10.30-3.30.
Baildon Moor – Bingley Rd Car Park, Baildon, Shipley BD17 5EE Bracken cutting using traditional tools, such as scythes, to encourage a range of moorland plants to thrive. Please wear long trousers, sleeves and boots to provide protection from plants and insects.
10th/13th/15th August
A free summer programme for 11-18-year-olds in West Yorkshire offers online and in-person activities focused on climate action, green spaces, and advocacy.Participants learn about nature-based solutions, develop ideas, and pitch to local decision-makers, with trips to allotments and nature reserves.It aims to empower youth, build skills, and promote local climate resilience.
14th August
The meeting point for group travel to sites is YMCA Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2EP (a few minutes’ walk from City Park). If you would like a lift in the minibus please arrive before 10am. Sessions run from 10.30-3.30.
Baildon Moor – Bingley Rd Car Park, Baildon, Shipley BD17 5EE Bracken cutting using traditional tools, such as scythes, to encourage a range of moorland plants to thrive. Please wear long trousers, sleeves and boots to provide protection from plants and insects.
13th August
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Climate Action Silsden
CAS Business Meeting
15th August
9:30 – 12:00
Climate Action Silsden
Repair Cafe, Refil Shop and Tech Collection
21st August
The meeting point for group travel to sites is YMCA Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road, Bradford, BD1 2EP (a few minutes’ walk from City Park). If you would like a lift in the minibus please arrive before 10am. Sessions run from 10.30-3.30.
Bowling Park Community Orchard, in the allotments on Bowling Park Drive, BD4 7ET. We will be carrying out structural maintenance and repairs, summer pruning and possible harvesting of fruit.
23rd August
10:30 – 11:30
Climate Action Silsden
Work Party on Belton Rd
Volunteer with River Worth Friends
To find out more about what we do and to volunteer: