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Local Events

23 May Values in Science Advice: The Case of the IPCC Leeds University, 4pm. More

27 May Animal Blessing Service  St John's Church, Ben Rydding, Ilkley. More.

1 June Pray for the Climate Harrogate Group 9am. 

4 June Finding Your Carbon Balance Christ Church, Harrogate, 7.30pm. Details

5 June Celebrating our Restoration Project St Matthew's Churchyard, Lightcliffe, 2pm. More.

11-17 June 
Cutting Edge Week
A programme of conservation events and training. St John's Church, Sharrow, Ripon More   Including :
11 June Caring for God's Acre 10am-4pm More
12 June Managing for Biodiversity 10am-4pm More
12 June Bat Walk and Talk 8.30pm More
14 June Scything Workshop 10am-4pm More
14 June 
An Introduction to Scything 7pm More
14 June National Moth Day: Moth Release 8.30pm More
15 June Spring Flower Hay Making and Hand Hay Bailing 10am-4pm More

26 July Introduction to Scything Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton. Details

12 Sep Hook Lecture: Jonathan Bartley: Working for the Peace of the City Leeds Minster, 7.30pm. More

1 Dec Church Heating and Lighting Day Conference Wakefield Cathedral TBC
National Events
22 May International Day for Biological Diversity  More

25-28 May Forest Church Eco-Retreat Cae Mabon, Llanberis, North Wales. Details


1 June Pray and Fast for the Climate
Details

5 June World Environment Day More

7 June Our Faith, Our Planet, Our Actions Manchester Cathedral, 6.30pm. Details.

8 June World Ocean Day 2018 Plastic prevention. More

9-17 June Cherishing Churchyards Week More

30 June - 8 July The Climate Coalition's Speak Up Week of Action More

1 July Pray and Fast for the Climate Details

6 - 8 July Green Christian's 2018 Retreat: A Heart for the Earth Northumberland. More

1 Sep - 4 Oct Creationtide Resources

3 - 7 Sep Zero Waste Week More

5 Oct CAFOD Harvest Fast Day More
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Irons use a lot of electricity to get hot - only iron clothes that really need it.

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May 2018 - Issue 18
Welcome to the bi-monthly environment e-news. As Spring turns to Summer, don't miss out on the opportunity to find out how to make the most of your churchyard with training events at St John's, Sharow. 

Jemima Parker,
Diocesan Environment Officer
jemima.parker@leeds.anglican.org
Local News
Churchyard Training at St John's 11th-17th June
Come and join in St John Sharow's "Cutting Edge Conservation" Week and find out how to manage your churchyard wildlife and reach out to your local community. More. Wide range of events, talks and courses. Booking.

 "Together in Faith" - Diocesan Lay Conference
Training for environmental mission and ministry features at the forthcoming Lay Conference, with talks on "Caring for God's World" with Rich Bee from Eco Church and "God and Science" with Denis Alexander. More

St Edmunds' Green Group Spawns MP Event
The church Green Group worked in partnership with the community group's Roundhay Environmental Action Project and Green Sparks, to hold an event attended by 70 people where MP Fabian Hamilton came to speak about Fracking. Read more

Plastic Less Lent Challenge - the Results?
How was the Lent Challenge for you? Anita Shaw reflects on her personal struggle to quit plastic and the Easter joy and hope as national changes are afoot. Read more.
National News
God Created all Things: Including Enzymes that Eat Plastic!
Scientists have discovered enzymes that can be modified to break down plastic so that it can be reused more effectively. Read more
Plastic Bottle Deposit Scheme for UK
The government have announced the intention to cut down on single-use plastic waste by introducing a return scheme for bottles and cans. 40 countries worldwide already have such schemes. More
 "The Queen's Green Planet"
The Head of the Church of England, the Queen, discusses her love of trees and her Commonwealth Canopy Project with David Attenborough. Watch here. Read more
"Feel Good" Factor not CO2 Boosts Global Forest Expansion
Researchers show that forest cover increases where incomes improve. Read more. Diocese of Leeds area to be at the heart of UK Northern forest project. More

Magazine Magic
How do we Stop People Littering?
Ready to print magazine article for your parish magazine. David Eggleston of Christ Church, Harrogate gives a point of view. Click here.
52 Eco Top Tips

A resource for your weekly newsletter, one top tip a week to last you through the year ahead. Click here.  
Resource Centre
Creationtide 2018: Theme Pilgrimage
Now is the time to prepare for the Seasons of Creation (1 Sep - 4 Oct). Anglican resources here. Global church resources here. Watch Archbishop Justin Welby here.

Two year, distant learning, Certificate course provides an opportunity to study rural and environmental issues from a Christian viewpoint. More

BBC Radio Costing the Earth. Informative 30 minute programmes on a variety of environmental issues. Listen here
Opportunities
Parish Environment Reps 
Are you the environmental enthusiast in your church or do you know the person who is? We are seeking a Rep in each parish to receive information and take up training opportunities. More
Wanted - Church Heating Advice

Advice on Church Heating systems. Independent informal information for churches on renewable and low carbon heating. Please help
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