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Ecotherapy

Ecotherapy promotes good mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activity in the natural environment. Find out how it works at St Nicks.

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Upcoming events

Insulating homes is a triple win: it cuts carbon, makes homes more comfy and reduces energy bills. Get inspired at the 11th April’s Energy Cafe 3 aimed at home owners, landlords and installers; or learn by doing at York Community Energy’s “Housewarming Party”: DIY Floor Insulation Workshop on 6th April (hosted by St Nicks Outreach Officer)!)

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News

Royal recognition and two more possible awards

St Nicks has been awarded the Duke of York's 2018 Community Initiative Award and shortlisted for …

An oak to commemorate Birch

Some of the trees that have helped transform the 1990s barren look of St Nicks into the thriving …

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Social Media

25 Apr 2019

RT @OnePlanetYork: 33% of all food produced globally is wasted every year. 25% of the food wasted globally could feed all 795 million under…

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Latest Posts

Trustees – what, why and how?

You probably know that charities have “trustees” or a “board” but do you know why and what …

Wildwatch winter (December 2018 - February 2019)

Highlights Over-wintering Chiffchaffs are followed by St Nicks earliest ever Chiffchaff song. …

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