Community

Fulford Parish Council is hoping to find a contractor to carry out ad hoc projects in Fulford from time to time such as repairs to noticeboards, installing signs, bench maintenance and small painting jobs for payment at a reasonable rate per project. If this is something you can help with, please contact [email protected]

St Leonard’s Hospice are holding a Plant Sale on Sunday 11 May and are looking for donations of plants to sell.  Please see the poster for details.

Take the Green Route FREE Spring Nature Programme of Bike Rides, Nature Walks and Urban Wildlife Gardening with York Bike Belles.

Greener Cleaner Fulford have created some informative articles on Wildlife in the Garden, Composting, Compost & Water which can be accessed via this link.

David Norman, a dedicated staff member at St Oswald’s and a local Army veteran, is taking on an incredible challenge to run 362 kilometres from St Oswald’s to Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium to raise funds for rebuilding Oswald the Owl, the beloved school mascot. For years, Oswald the Owl stood proudly at the school entrance, symbolising wisdom, community, and service—values central to everything St Oswald’s do. Sadly, the original wooden sculpture was damaged beyond repair last year, leaving a noticeable gap in the spirit of the school community. Funds raised through this challenge will go directly to creating a new Oswald sculpture, allowing this cherished symbol to return to its rightful place.

Mr Norman’s challenge has inspired the whole school community, with pupils from St Oswald’s joining in by running laps of the school field to show their support. The collective effort is a beautiful testament to the power of community spirit.

Here’s the link to the fundraising page: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/davids-epic-run-for-st-oswalds-ce-primary-school. 

St Oswald’s Church 25 February 2025 informal invitation new vicar

Fishergate, Fulford & Heslington Ward Meeting On Monday 20 January at the Christian Science Church, Kilburn Road
For more information or to register your email on the ward distribution list contact Cindy Benton [email protected]

Drop in from 6pm

• Talk to your local councillors & Council Officers

Main meeting 6.30pm

• Warmer homes – come and find out how the council can help cut your energy bills and keep your home cosy.
• City of York Council Travel Planning Officer would like to hear your views on buses
• What next for the mast field? – The radio masts are coming down – how would you like this land to be used?
• Ward Funding – Update on your ward budgets
• Have Your Say

Come along and help us plant 500 new trees to help boost biodiversity, combat climate change, reduce flooding and visually improve the landscape at Fordlands Road.

The Woodland Trust will deliver the trees on Friday 31 January so if you have a bit of time over that weekend, whatever your skills or background, however much time you can give, we would love you to join us in helping to make our green spaces better.

Come prepared for the weather on the day and bring a spade if you have one (there will be some available for those who don’t).

• Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd February
• 10am – 12 noon each day

Contact: [email protected]

Tree Planting Volunteer Call