Clearing leaves in West Bank Park

This will keep the park tidy for users, and create some compost.


Location
James Backhouse Place
York
YO24 4NS
Date and time
10:00 - 11:00
Friday, 9th of January 2026
Who this task will support
City of York Council
Local authority

Warm up with a work out outside! We will be sweeping and moving leaves from the wildlife area. We will add them to the leaf bays and turn the piles over. We could treat ourselves to a good coffee from Bluebird cafe, afterwards. Please meet at the James Backhouse Place entrance.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Jenna Drury
  • Abigail Darton
  • York runner
  • Ellie Dove

Discussion

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Location
James Backhouse Place
York
YO24 4NS
Date and time
10:00 - 11:00
Friday, 9th of January 2026
Who this task will support
City of York Council
Local authority

Sign up by 9:00am on Friday 9th January so we can let Jenna know who to expect.

Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

James Backhouse Place
York
YO24 4NS

Meeting by the James Backhouse Place gate.


Jenna Drury
Led by Jenna Drury

Getting on a bit but trying to keep up the energy levels to work with children and young people! I much prefer cross country running


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