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CASaV monthly meeting – 20th October 2026

All welcome to October’s whole group meeting on Tuesday 20th October, from 7:30 – 9:00pm in Stokesley Community Library, North Road, Stokesley. We will be looking at putting together a group response to consultations on the Mayor’s draft Local Transport Plan and Stokesley Town Investment Plan. We will also discuss updates on the work & activities of our sub-groups.

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CASaV Update – October 2026

Welcome to October’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages October’s here with darker nights and colder days so a good time to cosy up and keep warm. Read on for a spicy warm apple drink recipe and an opportunity to pick up a draught excluder to keep out the cold for free. Also if you’ve got any unwanted cosy items (coats, blankets etc) we can help you ensure they can…

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CASaV monthly meeting – 22nd September

Note: Change of date to avoid Stokesley Fair and location Methodist Church Hall.Here is a summary of what was covered.EV Chargers Consultations Events Books CASaV Membership Greener Together Event and Leaflet The group is planning a major public event for April 2027 (possibly around Earth Day?) at Stokesley Town Hall to engage the wider community. Small-group workshops brainstormed ideas across four key themes: Create a positive vision, Think globally (and regionally), Act locally to slow down climate chnage and reverse loss of nature, Be prepared…

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Apple pressing

Great news – this year CASaV can once again run apple pressing events.In the autumn lots of apples can go to waste as people don’t have the time to use them. Why not turn them into delicious apple juice or cider?This year, CASaV will be running a couple of public apple pressing sessions in Faceby.• 27th September: 30 minute slots available to book from 10am, with last slot starting at 2:30pm•18th October: 30 minute slots available to book from 10am, with last slot starting at…

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CASaV Update – September 2026

Welcome to September’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages Thank you for reading this free monthly Update on all things climate, nature and more – both local and further afield which we send out to our mailing list of over 500 (August 2026) and also share on our Facebook page (883 members). We appreciate all the support people give us whether it is through undertaking actions highlighted in the Update…

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CASaV Update – August 2026

Welcome to August’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages August is a great time to get outside and relax in a garden setting, embracing the calmness and wonder of nature and feeling more connected to our beautiful but fragile environment. In our local area we are blessed with several community gardens you can access for free (including some with free garden produce to take away) and also volunteer at to learn new…

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CASaV Update – July 2026

Welcome to July’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages July 30th is the day of Earth Overshoot, when the combined global demand for ecological resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year (in the UK alone that date was already reached in May) so our focus this month is on activities & sharing information about how we can all act together to live more sustainably, conserve…

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CASaV AGM – 21st July 2026

Our AGM will be in Stokesley Community Library, North Rd, Stokesley on Tuesday 21st July, starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come along whether you are a formal member, a supporter or just interested to hear more about our work. We will start the evening with the formal AGM over a pooled supper. This will be followed by an opportunity to hear about the work of Cllr David Hugill in his role as Climate Champion for North Yorkshire Councillors. Please bring something to share for the supper. Come and find…

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CASaV monthly meeting – 16th June 2026

Our monthly meeting for June was held in Stokesley Community Library, North Road Stokesley from 7:30 – 9:00pm. This was an opportunity to gather & reflect on the events in Great Big Green Week including the screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing and plan future whole group activities. All were welcome. Climate Action Stokesley and Villages (CASaV) Monthly Meeting Minutes 1. Introductions The meeting began with introductions outlining the different groups and areas members represent. Attendees included Caryn (Coordinator), Mike (a new member from Faceby),…

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CASaV Update – June 2026

Welcome to June’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages June brings us the Great Big Green Week (GBGW), the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature, with several events being run by our group for all ages and interests. Diary 1: CASaV / local (details below in newsletter) Tuesday  16/6 19.30 Whole group meeting at Stokesley Community Library Monday 8/6 17.00 – 19.00 GBGW Stokesley Mending Circle, Stokesley Town…

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People’s Emergency Briefing Film

If you haven’t heard about it yet, this is a new film featuring leading UK experts – a climate scientist, ecologist, economist, emergency medic and a national security advisor – all being pretty frank about where things are heading and more positively what can be done about it. Thursday 11th June 7:30 – 9:30 pm Stokesley Community Library, North Road, Stokesley TS9 5DH CASaV are hosting a free screening of this film with refreshments, followed by a discussion on the impact the film has on…

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Bird song walk

The theme for this year’s Floodplain Meadow walk, organised by Climate Action Stokesley and Villages, is Bird Song.  Meet on Sunday 24th May at 11am in Waterfall Park, Great Ayton (opposite Suggitts on the High Steet). The walk is less than a mile but the ground is a bit uneven and there isn’t much shelter from sun or rain so come prepared. Learn how to recognise birds from their song on a walk around the Floodplain Meadow. The walk will be led by Ali McLee…

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CASaV Update – May 2026

Welcome to May’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages May is National Walking Month so our bimonthly talk focuses on car-free ways to explore the North York Moors including accessing wonderful walking routes, we have a guided walk themed around recognising birdsong plus Walk to School Week encourages supporting school children to walk or use other forms of active transport to get to school. Plus we will be cooking up a storm at the Repair (Reuse &…

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People’s Emergency Briefing Film

If you haven’t heard about it yet, this is a new film featuring leading UK experts – a climate scientist, ecologist, economist, emergency medic and a national security advisor – all being pretty frank about where things are heading and more positively what can be done about it. CASaV will be hosting a free screening of this film during Great Big Green Week, on Thursday 11th June, in Stokesley Community Library, North Rd, Stokesley from 7:30 – 9:30pm. The film will be followed by a…

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