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Comment: Climate changes our nature
It’s been another record-breaking summer. We’ve had the highest ever night-time temperatures in some parts of the UK, and the longest stretch of days […]
300 explore secret world of bees
Nearly 300 schoolchildren and staff were led by some of our workers into the secret world of bees at our urban nature reserve Wolf […]
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.