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York Minster scoops Silver Award
Built in Gothic style, York Minster points to heaven, but is also rooted in the earth – as shown by scooping the Silver Award in our Eco Church scheme.
Our Engagement Director Rich Bee (pictured centre) presented the honour to Dean of York Minster Very Rev Dr Vivienne Faull in July. The ceremony took place at a service in the presence of the Archbishop of York, Most Rev Dr John Sentamu and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev Justin Welby.
‘The improvement in position to the Silver Award came not from a short burst of action,’ said Dr Faull, ‘but from recognising the many actions we’ve been taking and continue to take with regard to our sustainability and the impact we have on our planet.’
Supporters respond to Foxearth appeal
Funds are growing for a full-time manager at A Rocha UK’s Foxearth Meadows Nature Reserve – but the campaign is still underway. Many supporters […]
600 join forces with Eco Church
A staggering 600 registrations have just been scooped by A Rocha UK’s Eco Church award scheme.
The 600th congregation to join the Eco Church family is Christ Church Abingdon (pictured) – which boasts a historic association with A Rocha UK. They support Peter and Miranda Harris, who set up the first A Rocha centre in Portugal in 1983.
‘Our registration has grown out of the longstanding links we have with A Rocha,’ said Eco Church Rep Dalibor Warburton.
Wolf Fields is awash with pride
Supporters have helped transform a muddy hole into a new wildlife pond at A Rocha UK’s urban nature reserve Wolf Fields. Several tonnes of […]
You blessed this home!
A Rocha UK is home and dry after receiving a flood of responses to an appeal for loans to help keep its West London […]