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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Bird song walk
The theme for this year’s Floodplain Meadow walk is Bird Song on Sunday 24th May. Meet 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 from Teesmouth Bird Club. We will also…
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CASaV monthly meeting – 21st April 2026
Our April meeting will be in Stokesley Community Library, North Rd, Stokesley from 7:30 – 9:00pm. We will be sharing updates on the work of our sub-groups and planning for Great Big Green Week. As it is the day before Earth Day 2026 we can also reflect on our ideas to celebrate the day. All welcome.
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CASaV Update – April 2026
Welcome to April’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages This month we have lots of ideas for getting active outside – community gardening; surveying mammals, birds, butterflies and rivers; spring cleaning community spaces and free stuff for your garden or outside space at our Repair & Reuse Cafe. So step outside – you benefit & nature benefits! Diary 1: CASaV / local (details below in newsletter) Tuesday 21/4 19.30 Whole group meeting at Stokesley…
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Seed Sovereignty – 17th March 2026
At our CASaV meeting in March Catherine Howell, Seed Sovereignty Programme, asked us to imagine a positive future for seeds that is very different to the current situation. Currently 75% agricultural plant diversity has been lost since 1900 but diversity is essential for plant adaptation. Four seed companies (Corteva, ChemChina, BASF and Bayer control over 60% global seed market and 80% organic vegetable seed is imported. (65% non-organic). What can we do? Catherine has shared her slides and pointed us to the resources on the…
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CASaV Update – March 2026
Welcome to March’s Update from Climate Action Stokesley & Villages Supporting local action for a sustainable, greener and more resilient Stokesley & surrounding villages Diary 1: CASaV / local (details below in newsletter) Tuesday 17/3 19.30 Talk by Seed Sovereignty & whole group meeting at Stokesley Community Library Monday 9/3 17.00 – 19.00 Stokesley Mending Circle, Stokesley Town Hall Tuesday 10/3 13.30 – 15.30 Yatton House Community Garden Working Party Tuesday 10/3 19.00 – 20.30 Rethinking Resources (Waste) group meeting by zoom Saturday 14/3 10.00 – 12.00 CASaV info…
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