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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 London
Thames21
Thusday 25 July, 11 am – 3 pm
Action for Silk Stream – River Action Day
Silkstream Park, Edgware HA8 0DF
Get involved – in the Midlands
Remove litter from the Car Brook in Handsworth S2 1DD
When: Tuesday 9 July 2024 from 10am – 1pm
Balsam bash at Hexthorpe Ings, Doncaster, DN4 OHW
When: Tuesday 9 July from 10am – 1pm
Balsam Bash – Rotherham Trades Club, Greasbrough Rd, Rotherham S60 1RB
When: Thursday 11 July from 10am – 1pm
Denby Dale Balsam Bash – Huddersfield, HD8 8YW
When: Thursday 18 July 10am – 1pm
Balsam Bash in Moss Valley, Ford Wheel Dam Car Park, Bridge Inn, Sheffield S12 3YD
Wednesday 17 July 10am – 1pm
Litter-picking at Warmsworth cemetery, Doncaster DN4 9GE, UK
Tuesday 23 July 10am – 1pm
Nursery bed weeding with our tree nursery team at Luddington, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9SW
Tuesday 16 July, 9.30am – 12noon
Thursday 18 July, 9.30am – 12noon
Gardening activities around the Garden of Heroes and Villains
Dorsington CP, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV37 8AR
Wednesday 17 July, 9.30am – 12noon ; 1 – 3.30pm
Dragonfly Survey at Middle Spernal Farm,Warwickshire, B49 6JE
Thursday 18 July, 1 – 3.30pm
Tree guard replacement and maintenance work
Sheriffs Lench Farm, Evesham, Worcestershire,WR11 4SN.
Tuesday 23/30 July and Thursday 1 August 9.30am – 12noon or 1 – 3.30pm
Get involved – in the North
Eden community tree nursery regular working parties
Every Tuesday , 1pm – 4pm | Every Friday 10am – 1pm
Eden community tree nursery, central Penrith
Get involved – in the North West
Mersey Rivers Trust
Queen’s Park, Crewe Nature Walk
Thursday 8 August 10am – 12noon
North Wales River Trust
Floating Wetland Q&A Drop in Session to learn about volunteer opportunities
Wednesday 10 July from 5-7pm
Rhosneigr Community Hall
North Wales River Trust
Llyn Padarn Litter Clean Up
Tuesday, 16 July 10am – 12noon
North Wales River Trust
Prosiect Torgoch Snorkel Survey in Llyn Padarn
Wednesday, 17 July 9 – 10am
Ribble Rivers Trust
Himalayan balsam pulling at Hoghton Bottoms – Chapel Lane
Sunday 7 Jul 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Himalayan balsam pulling at Fleetwood Hall Farm, Samlesbury
Tuesday 9 July 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Himalayan balsam pulling at Dutton Hall nr Ribchester
Sat 13 July 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Himalayan balsam pulling at Hoghton Bottoms – Chapel Lane
Wed 17 July 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Himalayan balsam pulling at Hagg Wood, Burnley
Thu 18 July 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Himalayan balsam pulling at Fleetwood Hall Farm, Samlesbury
Tue 23 July 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Bracken Management at Pendleton, Clitheroe – Pendleton, nr Clitheroe
Wed 24 July 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Himalayan balsam pulling at Hagg Wood, Burnley
Thu 25 July 10am – 1pm
Ribble Rivers Trust
Bracken Management at Pendleton, Clitheroe – Pendleton
Wed 7 August 10am – 1pm
Get involved – in the South West
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust
River Detectives Workshop – River Trym, Bristol
July 18 from 7 – 8pm, Coombe Dingle
Severn Rivers Trust
Family workshop – Meet the river’s creatures and craft your own clay critter.
Sunday 21 July, 10am – 12noon
Lydney Harbour, Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4ER
Get involved – in the East
River Waveney Trust
Mill & River Beer Festival
Grumpys Cafe, Earsham Mill
Saturday 13th July, 12 noon til late
Get involved – in Yorkshire
Aire Rivers Trust
Damems Nature Reserve, Damems Rd, Keighley, BD21 5EU.
Cutting and raking off the wildflower meadow and cutting back encroaching brash.
Thursday 29 / Friday 30 August, 10am -3pm.
Get involved – in Wales
West Wales Rivers Trust
July 8 / July 12 from 10am – 1pm
Balsam Blitz – Afon Dulas
Lampeter
West Wales Rivers Trust
July 10 from 6pm – 8pm / July 30 from 10am – 12pm/August 3 & 6 from 10am – 12pm
Balsam Blitz – Afon Marlais
West Wales Rivers Trust
July 11 from 6pm – 8pm / July 26, 27 & August 2 from 10am – 12pm
Balsam Blitz – Afon Bran
West Wales Rivers Trust
July 15 / July 16 from 10:30am – 12:30pm / July 23 from 5.30 – 7pm
Balsam Blitz – Afon Ceilog
Llanybydder
Get involved – in Scotland
West Sutherland Fisheries Trust
If you would like to join us for sweep netting, come along, help out and have a bit of craic.
July netting dates are:
22 July, 3pm at Polla / 23 July, 3.45pm at Laxford
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