The Friends of Nun Ings are delighted to welcome Amy-Jane Beer, author of ‘The Flow’, winner of the Wainwright Prize for nature writing 2023, and former South Bank resident, to present a talk on the importance of rivers and wildness in our lives and our communities. This event will take place on Tuesday the 28thContinue reading “Rivers, Water, and Wildness – Our Rivers and Their Landscapes”
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A Brief History of Nun Ings
by Lindsay Cowle The Saxon monk Alcuin painted this rather romantic view of York and the Ouse in the 8th century: ‘From the most distant lands ships did arriveAnd in safe port lay there, tow’d to shore.Where, after hardships of a toilsome voyage,The sailor finds a safer retreat from sea. By flow’ry meads, on each side ofContinue reading “A Brief History of Nun Ings”
Public Meeting – Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Featuring an illustrated talk from Simon Batchelor on the history of the South Bank area
2024 AGM – 24th April
Dear Friends of Nun Ings, I am writing to call a meeting of FONI on the 24th April from 7-9pm at Southlands Church (Room 1) to discuss the recent appeal verdict by a Government Inspector to grant planning permission for the Extra Care Apartments at the former Terry’s car park. I have attached the verdict. This hasContinue reading “2024 AGM – 24th April”
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