December 2022 We have almost 12 hours of astronomical darkness this month, so if you have the energy and clear skies there is the opportunity of a marathon observing session! We will […]
The Night Sky
Please Remember Hedgehogs On Bonfire Night
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The Night Sky
November 2022 Looking North on 24th November 9pm Mars is in the East and next month it comes alongside us on the same side of the sun (opposition). Having an orbit outside […]
The Night Sky
October 2022 I decided to give you a full view of the night sky looking North and South from Embsay this month. See if you can find your way around! Looking North […]
The Night Sky
September 2022 It’s time to dust off your telescope and binoculars as our true astronomical night-time returns once again. There will be plenty to see this month as the dark nights draw […]
Nature Watch – Close Encounters Of The Bird Kind
Several residents have recently posted on the Embsay Update Facebook page about a Buzzard that has been defending its territory. Both runners and walkers that enjoy the splendid footpath that leads from […]
Holme Grown Eastby
A new Community Interest Company (CIC) has recently been established in Eastby. Holme Grown Eastby has been set up with the aim of developing a growing space for the benefit of the […]
Count On Nature
A biodiversity count at St Mary’s Churchyard
The Night Sky
May 2022 Comet Watch. (From 5th May onwards) Comet 2021 03 was discovered in July last year and is due to swing around the Sun in April. If it survives, we may […]
Lichen Workshops
Liz Roodhouse explains some background on how the lichen workshop has come about. It all started on Tuesday 22 March when the eco group at St Mary’s Church Embsay met Dr Judith Allinson to […]
