Our Zero Selby

08/06/2026

Can you help?

A great opportunity to get advice and make a big difference. Find out more below.

23/05/2026

Looking for a free half term activity?

The Our Zero Selby Nature Trail is running across Selby throughout the holidays, inviting families to explore local charities and community spaces, collect clues and solve a mystery word for the chance to win a prize.
Pick up a trail form, visit the locations, collect the letters and submit your completed entry by Monday 1st June.
Collect forms from Community House (opposite Aldi), one of the participating organisations, or print off from our page.

📍 Return forms to Community House, Portholme Road, Selby
📧 Or email a photo to [email protected]
A fun way to get outdoors, explore Selby and learn more about sustainability this half term.

19/05/2026

Check out what's been happening at Our Zero Selby...our latest newsletter can be read here:

Last year, Matt & Claire from the OZS team took a whirlwind 2-day trip to the Netherlands, invited by Eric Petersen, the director of Agricon and waste recycling expert.

20/04/2026

There's still time to grab your place at the last Zero Heroes event tomorrow evening.

Tuesday 21st April - 6.30–8pm (doors open from 6.15pm
for free refreshments)
Portholme Church, Selby

👍Book here (FREE): https://tinyurl.com/3zmrt63r

We will be discussing the impact Our Zero Selby has made in our local communities, and sharing highlights from our recent Netherlands study trip, exploring inspiring circular‑economy ideas and how these are shaping the Shop For The Future project as a long‑term legacy for Our Zero Selby and Selby’s high street.

The event is free to attend, but please book in advance if you can to help with planning by using the above link or email:
[email protected]

Hope to see you there!

17/04/2026

You're invited - our final Zero Heroes celebration event!

📆Tuesday 21st April
⏰6.30–8pm (doors open from 6.15pm
for free refreshments)
📍Portholme Church, Selby
👍Book here (FREE): https://tinyurl.com/3zmrt63r

Join us as we say thank you - Our Zero Selby has only been possible because of the decisions, passion, creativity, and commitment of residents in Selby.

We will be discussing the impact Our Zero Selby has made in our local communities, and sharing highlights from our recent Netherlands study trip, exploring inspiring circular‑economy ideas and how these are shaping the Shop For The Future project as a long‑term legacy for Our Zero Selby and Selby’s high street.

The event is free to attend, but please book in advance to help with planning by using the above link or email:
[email protected]

19/12/2025

Now Then Creative are holding two winter workshops ❄️

At Selby library on Saturday 20th December and Monday 22nd December, local artists Serena Partridge and Hafifa Ahmed are hosting tote bag making workshops that are completely free- just sign up! Open to everybody 👐

If you want it to, your bag can form part of an exhibition held in January to cheer people up and help everyone feel better in the new year! Sign up using the QR code or fill in the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenMoUttl4TvI63x0RD2Gd1OenAdmNUi0bKmSvd40okBMAkSw/viewform

16/12/2025

❌ CANCELLED ❌

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the last-minute cancellation of our last Zero Hero event due to damage to the venue which means that we cannot use the building.

If you are interested in receiving our presentation, please contact Connie on [email protected].

16/12/2025

Tadcrafters are such a brilliant group who make such a difference each year! Please take two minutes to fill in their end-of-year survey 📝🌟

15/12/2025

Our last ever Zero Hero event is TOMORROW and it's one you won't want to miss! Join us at Portholme Church from 6pm 🌟

This special evening will be your chance to:

🎉celebrate success and hear directly from the Our Zero Selby team about the tangible, sustainable impact they've created in Selby over the past two years

🔮 look ahead and get the final updates on their crucial work and be the first to learn about their exciting future plans for continuing local sustainability efforts

💡be inspired as you learn how you can carry forward the momentum of the Zero Hero sessions and continue to be sustainable in your own lives

🎟 Book your completely FREE tickets now:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01757291111

12/12/2025

The festive season is well underway so we're bringing back our Sustainable Christmas toolkit. From how to buy to how to wrap, we've got you covered! We're dreaming of a green Christmas 🎄♻

Scan the QR code or go to https://www.ourzeroselby.org.uk/sustainable-christmas... to access the toolkit and find out more!