Coming up…
Kidlington Gala Day – Sat 22nd July 2022, 11am-3pm, Exeter Hall, Oxford Rd, OX5 1AB.
Kidlington Parish Council is throwing its annual gala day with fun for all ages at Exeter Hal. Whilst there, be sure to visit ‘the Green Lane’ where lots of ecologically minded community groups will be sharing information (including a KEG stall – swing by and say hello!)
Big Hay Rake – Sun 28th Aug 2022, 10am-12pm, St Mary’s Fields, Church Lane, OX5 2BB
The annual hay rake on St Mary’s fields is a popular community event. After the grass in the meadows has been mown, it is essential to rake up the cuttings to encourage the wild flowers next spring. Some rakes provided, but if you have one please bring it! All ages welcome! Meet in the car park behind St Mary’s Church
Pencil it in…
- Family nature themed sessions – Harvest at Home and Wild Kidlington are looking to put on two sessions during the summer holidays, dates TBC (likely on 17th and 24th of August) – for more information watch the Harvest at Home facebook group or email Rhiannon@wildoxfordshire.org.uk
- Tree planting at Ron Groves park – on either the last weekend of October or first weekend of November there are plans to plant some trees, and invite the community to come along and take part. Watch this space for more info nearer the time.
In the pipeline…
- “Wellbeing in nature” sessions for adults – Rhiannon from Wild Kidlington is exploring running these once a fortnight – for more information email Rhiannon@wildoxfordshire.org.uk
- New hibernaculum, pond and wild area – Harvest at Home and Wild Kidlington are exploring the idea of this potential community volunteer project at one of the village allotments – for more information email Rhiannon@wildoxfordshire.org.uk
Speak up…
Begbroke Innovation District – Community Drop Ins
Oxford University Development are inviting people to drop in and share ideas and thoughts on the planned building and development around the Begbroke Science Park. An opportunity to raise ecological concerns.
- Yarnton – Tues 12th July 6-8pm, Yarnton Village Hall, The Paddocks
- Begbroke – Weds 13th July 6-8pm, Begbroke Village Hall, Begbroke Lane
- Kidlington – Thurs 14th July 6-8pm, Kidlington Football Club, Yarnton Rd
Kidlington Eco Group 
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