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Groundwork Yorkshire
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At Groundwork Yorkshire we are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green and able to shape its own destiny, where every community is strong and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.
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National Energy Action @nea.org.uk · 2d
We've heard that scammers are targeting vulnerable households who are waiting to hear about the Warm Home Discount. Please be #ScamAware and don't click on any links that claim to provide more information about the scheme.
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 3d
Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system. Excellent new visual story on batteries in FT today shows just how far this technology has evolved.

Fasten your seatbelts, this is just the beginning.

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Stelios Katsanevakis @skatsanevakis.bsky.social · 2d
An excellent #MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) by #GuardIAS offering rich, accessible content on preventing #aquatic #InvasiveSpecies. Ideal for #students, #educators, professionals, and anyone interested in protecting our waters.
👉https://www.ecmunipv.it/login/index.php
🧪🌍🌐 #bioinvasions
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GuardIAS @guardias.bsky.social · 2d
Help protect our waters! 🌊

The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.

Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.

Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....

#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species. Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management. Get started 👉 https://www.ecmunipv.it/login/index.php
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 2d
Our Festive Workshops 2025 at the Learning Centre, in Morley, are coming soon! This year, we’re offering a lovely mix of creative workshops — from Chinese Brush Painting and Christmas Wreath Making to Digital Art and Festive Table Decorations. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! Don’t miss out.
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 2d
Groundwork Yorkshire Landscape Design Portfolio
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Design Portfolio film
YouTube video by Groundwork In The North
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 2d
The Welcome Spaces 2025/26 fund is now live, and open for applications from VCSE Organisations who meet the criteria.

If you would like to apply, visit the live link application form in our stories or type;

Welcome Spaces application form 2025/26
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 2d
Check our Community Resilience Hub: www.groundwork.org.uk/yorkshire/ge...
Creating Greener, Stronger Neighbourhoods - Groundwork
Current opportunities available with Groundwork Developing Green Community Hubs across the North of England Green Community Hubs Green Community Hubs are
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 2d
Overall London and Yorkshire and the Humber collectively represent more than half of the top 20 constituencies affected by river and coastal flooding, highlighting that the east of England could be most negatively affected.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds
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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 2d
We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.

They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Self-Advocacy and Planning Tools
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 2d
5) This is NOT because insulation does not work. It is a failure of design and delivery.
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 2d
What a fantastic way to end the week.
Week 3 of our cultivate & Cook programme was Cooking and Air Quality week.
The groups at Involve Leeds and Cottingley Community Project spent time making a tomato & basil pasta
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 9d
Why awareness matters
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We surveyed British MPs – most don’t know how urgent climate action is
New study finds both MPs and the public underestimate how quickly global emissions must be cut.
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 9d
Subsidised gardening services in Selby!

Calling all adults in the #Selby area who may find gardening difficult because of age, disability, or other challenges.

Contact Tracey on 07454 519769 or Amanda on 07813364219
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Green Doctor Yorkshire @greendoctoryorks.bsky.social · 9d
The quarterly Green Dr Newsletter is out tomorrow, to sign up and comply with GDPR, please follow the link
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 9d
Some welcome news
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Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 9d
Tesco Stronger Starts funding is open to all schools, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations that support children and young people
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 9d
Wellies in the wood session 2 of 8 at Holbeck Together reading The Gruffalo, taking bark rubbings to make a mouse mask, and decorate with natural materials, and finding hidden characters. more session next Thursday 10-11.30
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 14d
As the Autumn sets in and bills start to increase, our team of Green Doctors are here to help YOU. We can significantly save you money and energy in YOUR home for free.
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Green Dr Yorkshire Promo
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 14d
Just launched the Northern Network Autumn Gathering event taking place in Sheffield here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-n...
Northern Network Autumn Gathering: Yorkshire
An inspiring day of connecting with like-minded green leaders
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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 14d
"The situation is dire. Just 1.6% of England is true ancient woodland. 370,000 acres of former ancient woodland have been replaced by timber plantations. Monoculture plantations annihilate the rich biodiversity of ancient woodland. They aren’t forests, they’re crops." 👇
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Rewild the Ghost Woods - Wild Card
The UK's ancient woodlands were cut down and replaced with ghostly timber plantations. Rewild the Ghost Woods campaigns for their restoration
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 14d
Some work by Google on medical models suggest that making them humble and admitting they don't know rather than trying to please works well
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 14d
In This Together: Breaking Down Barriers to Vital Health in Wakefield

Imagine a conversation that could save your life, but you’ve been too afraid or unsure to have it.

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#Health #Wakefield
In This Together: Breaking Down Barriers to Vital Health in Wakefield - Groundwork
Imagine a conversation that could save your life, but you’ve been too afraid or unsure to have it. For many people across Wakefield and the Five Towns,
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FoodWise Leeds @foodwiseleeds.bsky.social · 14d
Will you join the national campaign to double the amount of beans and pulses you eat?

Beans aren’t just good for you—they’re good for nature, good for the planet, and good for your wallet.

Hear more about it!
Pod Bites: Better off with Beans
Tune in to our latest podcast episode to learn more about how beans are smashing - for our health, environment and our pockets. Rebecca Tobi, Head of Food Business Transformation at The Food Foundation, tells us about a major new beans campaign that has just launched.
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 14d
🌳✨ Wellies in the Woods: Storytime Adventures! ✨🌳
Looking for a magical way to spend your Tuesdays? Join us for story-themed fun and outdoor activities every week from 1pm to 2:30pm!
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Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 16d
In this weeks community-based arts and horticulture project based at Kirkgate Railway Station, we made sand based terrariums-perfect for cactus 🌵 who can survive longer without a drink, so good in well draining sand.
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