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Hope to see everyone at the Hob Moor Winter Solstice on December 21st between 6 and 8pm. Bring a torch and food to share. Meeting at the bench on the moor to the left of the railway tunnel.

The Friends of Hob Moor will hold its AGM on Wednesday, October 7, at the West Thorpe Methodist Church, West Thorpe. Parking is available and the meeting is open to the public. New committee members are sought. If interested, please submit a nomination form (below) or call Stephanie Luxton, secretary at 01904 593788. At 7:00 pm there will… Continue reading Annual General Meeting

Please click here to access a pdf of our Autumn Newsletter.

Saturday 15th August, 8.30-9.30pm Meet at the Hob Stone, Little Hob Moor, Tadcaster Rd entrance Discover the secrets of the Moor at dusk. Come and spot the bats that come out just when you thought there was nothing to see on the Moor. You’ll need a torch, suitable footwear and warm clothes. Booking essential. Email: clair.suddaby@gmail.com… Continue reading Upcoming Event: Bat Night with Clair Merrifield

Lovely way to spend a summer evening with York Timebank discovering all sorts of edible delights! Thanks to York Timebank for organising.

Draft Council Plan 2015-19 We are consulting on our Draft Council Plan for 2015-19. Have your say on our priorities for the next four years by completing our online survey. Alternatively call in to your local library, email comments to business.intelligence@york.gov.uk or drop-in to West Offices on:  24 July  4 August 12 August 13 August For more information visit our Council Plan… Continue reading Survey on York Council Planning

Saturday, July 25, 1:30-3:30 “Butterfly Walk with Tony Fairburn” Hope for a still, dry and sunny day to see the butterflies which live on the Moor. Meet at the Hob Moor Drive entrance to the Moor. The walk is free and open to the public.

We have arranged to have a balsam bashing session to clear some of this pesky weed from Hob Moor. Please come along and help out if you can. It will be at 6.00 pm on Thursday 9th July. Meet the Hob Moor side of the railway tunnel. Gloves and tools provided. Thanks for your support and… Continue reading Come Balsam Bashing – Thurs. July 9

Well done to Friends of West Bank Park for hosting a brilliant summer fair yesterday! Thanks to all those who stopped by our stall, and to all the new members who signed up yesterday. In case you didn’t make it, membership forms can be found here on this site.

Join Friends of Hob Moor tomorrow (Sunday 28th) at West Bank Park Summer Fair! Find our stall any time between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm and join up and join in!