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Horsforth Community Composting Collective – Drury Field

We are excited to announce that Horsforth now has a second Community Composting site, on Drury Field, to add to the successful one at Inspirations Nursery/West End School. The first Drury Field bin was built by local residents on 18th August, funded by Horsforth...

Where is nature being helped in Horsforth? Our new nature map is live!

We are mapping those public green space sites where action is being taken to help nature. These initiatives vary from planting trees, relaxed mowing, establishing more diverse flower communities for pollinators and creating ponds. Using the map The map can be opened...

Insect Walk

12 local people enjoyed an interesting and informative Insect Walk on 21st July, organised by the Nature group of Horsforth Climate Action as part of the Horsforth Bioblitz and led by professional ecologist Cathy Burton. We explored a variety of habitats in the Cragg...

Moth Viewing Event

In the rearranged Moth Viewing Event which took place this weekend (Saturday 20th July), Cluny MacPherson from The Meanwood Road (BioBlitz) Project demonstrated the wide range of moths captured in a moth trap, set up the previous evening. His knowledge and expertise...

Horsforth Walk of Art 2024

HCA was delighted to take part in the 10th Walk of Art, hosted by the Grove Church. We put a green spin on the overall Walk of Art theme ‘Things that Go’, and turned it into ‘Things that Make the Green World Go Round." The exhibition included some beautiful photos...

Open Gardens Event

Members of the HCA Nature Group recently opened up their gardens to visitors as part of a nature friendly gardens event. Three gardens in Horsforth were open for people to view from 2-4pm on Sunday 23rd June. Giving people a chance to find out more about wildlife...

Climate Education for Schools

Primary school teachers from across the Horsforth area recently attended a training course funded by Horsforth Climate Action to help them include climate change education in their curriculum. It was delivered by Leeds DEC (Development Education Centre), an education...

Children’s Litter Picking Kits

HCA has funded a children’s litter picking kit for every primary school in Horsforth. These comprise a ‘Graptor the Raptor’ picker, hoop, hi vis jacket, plus a risk assessment. The kit can be used in any way the school chooses. One suggestion is children in Reception...

The Sea Starts Here

On Saturday 3rd February Horsforth Climate Action started their HCA Saturday activities early. A small team, working with Plastic free NW Leeds went out armed with temporary chalk paint to spray a message around the drains of Horsforth. An important message that any...

Our First Kidical Mass

For several years now, Kidical Mass events have been running all around the world in an attempt to encourage children and their parents to be confident cycling around their towns. Thanks to a collaboration between HCA and Leeds Cycling Campaign, we organised our first...

Discover Horsforth’s Wildlife with the Horsforth Bioblitz!

Curious about the wildlife in your own garden, Hunger Hills Woods, or the local park? Join us for the Horsforth Bioblitz, a fun year-long event starting April 2024, where we'll explore and map the incredible nature all around us. What’s a Bioblitz? It's a community...

FRIENDS OF HUNGER HILLS WOODS

Friends of Hunger Hills Woods are an active, well-established community group. Working in partnership with Leeds City council, their volunteers care for and maintain the beautiful ‘bluebell woods’. Throughout the year they hold various events, from bat watches to...

Healthy Streets®

Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases in the UK. By encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling we can help reduce this source of emissions. The design and layout of our streets can make a difference to how easy these journeys can be. Join us to...

Transform Your Garden into a Wildlife Haven with Native Plants, Bird Feeders, Water Features and More

Are you ready to turn your garden or yard into a thriving sanctuary for local wildlife? At Horsforth Climate Action, we're all about embracing nature-friendly practices that not only beautify your space but also support our local ecosystem. Here’s a simple guide on...

Introducing the HCA Thermal Imaging Camera Scheme: See Your Home in a New Light!

This Autumn 2024, Horsforth Climate Action is aiming to purchase a thermal imaging camera and is planning to launch an innovative way for you to enhance your home’s energy efficiency. The new Horsforth Climate Action Thermal Imaging Camera scheme will equip Horsforth...

Discover the Magic of Repair at the Leeds Repair Cafe in Horsforth

Every first Saturday of the month, the community of Horsforth comes together for a remarkable gathering at St Margaret’s Church—the Leeds Repair Cafe, Horsforth branch. It's not just any cafe; it's a place where broken items are given a second life, and where...

Horsforth Climate Action at Horsforth Walk of Art 2024

When and where Horsforth Walk of Art takes place every year on the first weekend of July. We are delighted to once again have the use of the Grove Methodist Church, with entrances on Town Street and New Street. What The Horsforth Walk of Art...

Celebrating Green Spaces: Horsforth Climate Action at the Horsforth Walk of Art 2023

This past year marked a significant milestone for Horsforth Climate Action as we participated for the first time in the Horsforth Walk of Art, transforming our allocated venue into a celebration of 'Our Green Horsforth.' Our doors opened wide to nearly 700 visitors,...

Transforming Horsforth – Join the Healthy Streets® Movement

In the UK, transportation remains the largest sector contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Every car journey we switch to walking, wheeling, or cycling can significantly reduce our carbon footprint. But how doable are these switches? The answer often lies in the...

HCA Saturdays

When and where Horsforth Climate Action Saturdays take place on the 1st Saturday of the month, from 1-30pm until 4pm at St Margaret’s Church, alongside the Repair Cafe which takes place in the Parish Centre. Church Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5LA. What HCA Saturdays...

Horsforth Climate Action’s Apple Day Fair

Horsforth Climate Action's Apple Day Fair This past October 2023, the community of Horsforth came together for a delightful afternoon at the Horsforth Climate Action Apple Day Fair. Held on the 7th October at St Margaret’s Church, the event was a celebration of the...

Celebrating and Preserving Horsforth’s Woodlands: How You Can Help

Celebrating and Preserving Horsforth’s Woodlands: How You Can Help Within the urban landscape of Horsforth are gems of natural beauty—our local woodlands. Areas like Hunger Hills Woods, Hawksworth Woods, Cragg Hill, and Woodside area, along with nearby Cookridge’s...

Green Christmas

We were delighted to take part in the CHristmas event at the Grove Centre on Saturday December 4th. The Grove were offering warm drinks and a place to gather during the Horsforth Light switch on event and Christmas Market. The place was buzzing. Horsforth Climate...

Donation Station

When and where We run a donation station for technical devices once every 3 or 4 months, taking place during an HCA Saturday event What We collect unwanted devices including laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones. We pass these on to the lovely folk at ...