Local Eco News
Some headlines since the last update…
Kidlington Tow Path Taskforce – This months taskforce (1st Oct) was surprisingly well-attended despite the pouring rain! As well as a bit of litter picking, one of this month’s major jobs was to cut back encroaching foliage from the path with the help of secateurs, saws and loppers. This was not only strangely therapeutic, it now means you are now much less likely to have to go a-stooping on the northbound path from Roundam Lock! If you’d like to find out more or join in at November’s session (5th Nov, 10am-2pm) visit the Canal & River Trust’s sign up page here.
Wood Chip Fest! – On the 19th Oct a mighty company of volunteers turned up in force to help shift a huge pile of wood chips in wheelbarrows, drag bags, and buckets onto the paths of the Park Hill community growing space. If you’d like to find out more about this or one of the other Growing Spaces around Kidlington let Ruth Mo know at: growspace@kidlington-pc.gov.uk
KEG is now a CAG! – Kidlington Eco Group is now officially a member of the CAG Oxfordshire network. To find out more about this great family of projects working towards a safer, fairer, greener, more sustainable region, visit their website here.
Coming Up…
Want to know what ecological things are going on locally over the next few weeks?
Well here you go then!:
| November 2024 | |
| ① | Growing Spaces Gardening Session | Herbs and Houseplants | Friday 1st November, 10-12pm | Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB) – Bring in your houseplants and cuttings for repotting or plant some herbs seeds (seeds and compost provided) for your windowsills! For more info contact growspace@kidlington-pc.gov.uk |
| ② | St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 2nd Nov, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some summer tasks to encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time! |
| ⑤ | Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 5th Nov, 10am-2pm | Roundham Lock, Partridge Place OX5 1SL – Come and help improve the canal environment through Kidlington at these drop-in volunteer working parties run by Canal & River Trust. Something for all skill levels. Come for all or part of the time. Sign-up at Canal & River Trust Minimum age 18. |
| ⑥ | Kidlington Gardening Society Talk & AGM | Weds 6th Nov, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB) – Our speaker Timothy Walker will be talking on the topic of ‘Twelve Plants of Christmas’. More info here! |
| ⑦ | KEG Meeting | Thurs 7th Nov, 1pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate. |
| ⑧ | Nature Hour | Fri 8th Nov, 10.30-11.30am | Moorside Place, The Moors (OX52UZ) – Join us for a ‘Nature Hour’ led by Wild Kidlington officer Rhiannon Young. After a short nature talk on the topic of the day there’ll be a related nature-based activity to enjoy. This event is open to the public and is suitable for all ages and abilities. We meet in the lounge area next to the Willow Tree Cafe. |
| ⑨ | Local Environment Groups Conference | Sat 9th Nov, 10am-4pm | Warwick Hall, Burford (OX18 4RY) – Wild Oxfordshire is hosting this year’s ‘Local Environment Groups Conference: Local to Landscape Nature Recovery Action’ in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Council. Come along to hear from several environmental organisations about the amazing work they are delivering across the county, and have the chance to meet like minded people who want to do more for Oxfordshire’s nature and beyond. For more info and/or to buy a ticket click here. |
| ⑯ | Growing Spaces Volunteer Morning | Sat 16th Nov, 10am – 12pm|Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB) – A thank you to all the volunteers involved in community gardening in Kidlington; a chance to meet others involved; chat about plans for the plots for the coming year; refreshments provided! For more info contact growspace@kidlington-pc.gov.uk |
| ㉒ | Nature Hour | Fri 22nd Oct, 10.30-11.30am | Moorside Place, The Moors (OX52UZ) – Join us for a ‘Nature Hour’ led by Wild Kidlington officer Rhiannon Young. After a short nature talk on the topic of the day there’ll be a related nature-based activity to enjoy. This event is open to the public and is suitable for all ages and abilities. We meet in the lounge area next to the Willow Tree Cafe. |
| ㉓ | Eco Cafe @ St Mary’s | Sat 23rd Nov, 10.30am-12pm | St Mary’s, Church St (OX5 2BA) – A place to discuss environmental issues and concerns. Tea, coffee, biscuits, fellowship and conversation. Hosted by the Parish of Kidlington with Hampton Poyle’s eco team. |
| December 2024 | |
| ③ | Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 3rd Dec, 10am-2pm | Roundham Lock, Partridge Place OX5 1SL – Come and help improve the canal environment through Kidlington at these drop-in volunteer working parties run by Canal & River Trust. Something for all skill levels. Come for all or part of the time. Sign-up at Canal & River Trust Minimum age 18. |
| ④ | Kidlington Gardening Society Christmas Social| Weds 4th Dec, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB) – Join us for our Christmas Social! More info here. |
| ⑤ | KEG Meeting | Thurs 5th Dec, 1pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate. |
| ⑦ | St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 7th Dec, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some summer tasks to encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time! |
| No Waste Noel + KEG stalls | Sat 7th Dec , 11am–2pm | Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB) – Waste Innovation Station Headquarters (WISH) is putting on a community Christmas bonanza complete with arts, crafts, food and more. Don’t miss the selection of KEG stalls running in parallel in the small hall! | |
| ㉘ | Eco Cafe @ St Mary’s | Sat 28th Dec, 10.30am-12pm | St Mary’s, Church St (OX5 2BA) – A place to discuss environmental issues and concerns. Tea, coffee, biscuits, fellowship and conversation. Hosted by the Parish of Kidlington with Hampton Poyle’s eco team. |
If you have any local eco news or events to feed in to our next monthly digest please email: kidlingtonecogroup@gmail.com
Our next KEG meeting is on Thurs 7th Nov, from 1pm @ Exeter Hall in the small hall. All welcome!
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