BWY launches Yoga in Action campaign to combat climate change
Uniting communities in conservation efforts
Following the success of our ‘For the Love of Trees’ campaign last year, BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) is proud to announce its renewed commitment to the planet in collaboration with environmental charities across the UK. The campaign seeks to sow new life into our planet and preserve the natural world.
Last year’s campaign saw BWY volunteers come together to plant over 1,500 trees, as well as clearing the rubbish from our beaches and rivers. As part of our Yoga in Action: Environment campaign, it provides another opportunity for BWY members and the wider yoga community to get closer to nature and give something back.
BWY Chair, Di O’Reilly, the driving force behind this campaign and a passionate environmental activist says:
This campaign is the true essence of Karma yoga – selfless action to the Earth and a legacy that will keep on giving for generations to come. It is a great opportunity to come together with BWY members to embrace the great outdoors and sow the seeds of hope for our planet’s future.
If you are interested in getting involved, please find a list of volunteering events below.
How to get involved
Please be advised that the community projects that we work with are keen for local people to join where possible. We will update the list with dates and times as we receive further information.
Get involved – in Scotland
Rosehearty Beach Clean
21 Sep 2024, 8.30am-10.30am
Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire
Cramond Beach Clean
21 Sep 2024, 11am-12noon
Cramond (Silverknowes Esplanade), Edinburgh
Arrochar Shore
21 Sep 2024, 9.30-10.30am
Argyll and Bute
Get involved – in Wales
The Big Parkdean Clean
Llandanwg Beach Clean
Rhyl Beach Clean
Rhyl beach, Denbighshire
Get involved – in the East
Felixstowe Beach Clean
Suffolk
South of Orwell Bridge Beach Clean
21 Sep 2024, 10am to 12noon
Orwell Country Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0JS
Frinton-on-Sea Beach Clean
21 Sep 2024, 11am-1pm
Frinton-On-Sea, Essex
Get involved – in the South East
Pegwell Bay Beach Clean
Kent
Medway Island Clean up
Minnis Bay Beach Clean
The Parade, Birchington, Kent CT7 9QP
Get involved – in the South
Hayling Island Beach Clean
Ferry Boat Inn Beach, Hayling Island
Ryde Beach Clean
Ryde East Sands, Isle of Wight
Get involved – in the South West
Slapton Sands Beach Clean
Slapton Sands, Devon
Summerleaze Beach Clean
Bude, Cornwall
Crooklets Beach Clean
The Crab Shack, Crooklets, Cornwall
Get involved – in the North
Seaham Beach Rangers
21 Sep 2024, 10am- 12pm
Seaham Masonic Lodge, 11 North Road, Seaham SR7 7AA
SeaScapes Beach Clean
Roker South of Pier, Tyne and Wear
Walney Island Beach Clean
Cumbria
Get involved – in the North West
The Radford’s Public Beach Clean – Channel5
21 Sep 2024, 1- 3pm
Morecambe, Crab Pool, Lancashire
Thurstaston Beach Clean
Thurstaston (Dee Estuary), Merseyside
Formby Beachwatch
22 Sep 2024, 11am-12.30pm
Formby (Freshfields), Lancashire
Get involved – in the Midlands
Anderby Creek Beach Clean
Lincolnshire
Sandilands Great British Beach Clean
Lincolnshire
Gibraltar Point Beach Clean
22 Sep 2024, 10am-12noon
Gibaltar Point (North) Nature Reserve, Lincolnshire
Get involved – in Yorkshire
The Big Parkdean Beach Clean
Withernsea Sands, East Riding, Yorkshire
Paull Beach Clean
Paull, East Riding, Yorkshire
About BWY
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is committed to sharing yoga’s transformative power and rich heritage through events and education. Guided by yoga’s principles and traditions, BWY’s mission is to enrich lives through yoga, increasing accessibility and inclusivity. Established as a registered charity in 1965 and recognised as the National Governing Body for Yoga by Sport England and Sport Wales, BWY serves more than 5000 members and is supported by a 100-strong local volunteer network and a small central team.
For all media inquiries
Natalie Lyndon, BWY PR & Communications Officer