Kidlington’s Eco Calendar 📆

If you have any local eco related events to publicize (that align with KEG’s values) get in touch via our contact page! Dates can change between updates – please double check dates with organising group. Scroll down to the bottom for great stuff going on every week.

Apr 2026
⑨	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 9th Apr, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑦	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 7th Apr, 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑪	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 11th Apr, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 11th Apr, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
㉒	Good Waste Charter Engagement Session(s) | Weds 22nd Apr, 10am-12pm | WISH, 4 The Parade (OX5 1EE) – WISH is hosting a series of Engagement Sessions to learn what our community needs to have better waste practices and experiences. Each session will build on the last to help co-create strategy to shape local policy. This will be the first of 3 sessions (6th May and 20th May), with lunch provided by the Climatarian Kitchen. To sign up / find out more see here.
㉔	City Nature Challenge | 24th – 27th April | Everywhere! – Join the epic, global mission to record as much wildlife as possible to help conservation efforts. No expertise needed, simply download the iNaturalist app and start recording your nature sightings no matter how big or small! Why not use the opportunity to go for a walk and swot up on how to contribute to conservation surveying? Recording species throughout the year at places like Park Hill Copse, St Mary’s Field, and along the Kidlington Canal Towpath using the iNaturalist app will also greatly help and contribute to local conservation efforts in Kidlington.
㉕	Community Litter Pick | Sat 25th Apr, 10am-12pm | Starting from Exeter Hall (OX5 1AB) – Join other community-minded volunteers as we make our local community spick and span. All equipment (gloves, sacks, litter pickers etc) and refreshments provided.
May 2026
②	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 2nd May, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some early summer tasks, 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 May, 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑥	Kidlington Gardening Society Talk | Weds 6th May, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Our speaker (TBC) will be talking on the topic of ‘The development of a small Arts & Crafts house and garden’. Members are free, non-members £3. More info here!
⑦	KEG Meeting | Thurs 7th May, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
⑨	Dawn Chorus Walk | Sat 9th May, 4.45am | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Get up with the lark and join us for this early morning stroll through the growing soundscape of a dawn chorus! We’ll be trying to identify the calls of the birds from the first tweet to the final chirp! For more info and/or sign up visit our eventbrite link here.
	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 9th May, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 9th May, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
⑩	Kidlington Gardening Society Plant & Cake Sale (to be confirmed) | Weds 10th May, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Join us for our annual plant and cake sale. More info here!
⑭	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 14th May, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑲	Sew Workshop | Tues 19th May, 10am-12pm |  WISH, 4 The Parade (OX5 1EE) – As part of ‘Mend it May’ why not come along to WISH’s sew workshop, sharpen up your skills and join others taking up the challenge to mend rather than buy new? More details here.
Jun 2026
②	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 2nd Jun, 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
④	KEG Meeting | Thurs 4th Jun, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
⑥	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 6th Jun, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some summer tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑪	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 11th Jun, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑬	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 13th Jun, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 13th Jun, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
	Wild Gardens Open Day | Sat 13th Jun, 11am-4pm | Various locations in Kidlington  – To mark the last Saturday of the “Great Big Green Week”, we’ll be inviting you to show off your wildlife friendly gardens. You’ll be able to sign up for your garden to be an ‘open garden’ and added to the map which others in the community can download and use to savour all the wonderful splashes of biodiversity our village has to offer! Watch this space for more info!
Jul 2026
②	KEG Meeting | Thurs 2nd Jul, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
	Noticing Nature Walk | Thurs 2nd July, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s Fields, Kidlington (OX5 2AZ) – This session is one of several run by TVERC (Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre) across the county that invite people to slow down, look closely, and rediscover the beauty and biodiversity of the natural world around them from urban greenspaces to quieter countryside sites. For more info see here.
④	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 4th Jul, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some summer tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑦	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 7th Jul, 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑨	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 9th Jul, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑪	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 11th Jul, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 11th Jul, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
⑱	Kidlington Gala Day | Sat 18th July, 11am-3pm | Exeter Close Field (OX5 1AB) – Come along to this free community fun day with all sorts of fun activities for all ages. While there, be sure to check out the interactive stalls showcasing the work of community groups geared to ecological issues and encouraging biodiversity!
Aug 2026
①	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 1st Aug, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some summer tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
④	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 4th Aug, 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑥	KEG Meeting | Thurs 6th Aug, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
⑧	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 8th Aug, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 8th Aug, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
⑬	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 13th Aug, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
Sep 2026
①	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 1st Sep, 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
③	KEG Meeting | Thurs 3rd Sep, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
⑤	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 5th Sep, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some late summer tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑩	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 10th Sep, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑫	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 12th Sep, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 12th Sep, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
㉙	Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace 2026 | Tues 29th Sep, time tbd | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock (OX20 1UL) – Tickets are now live for the annual Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace. WISH, the organisers of the event, are offering an Earlybird 25% discount for those who book here with code ‘FutureOfFashion’ for all ticket types until 1 June 2026.
Oct 2026
①	KEG Meeting | Thurs 1st Oct, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
③	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 3rd Oct, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some autumnal tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑥	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 6th Oct, 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑦	Kidlington Gardening Society Talk | Weds 7th Oct, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Our speaker Chris Day will be talking on the topic of ‘Gardening in a changing climate’. Members are free, non-members £3. More info here!
⑧	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 8th Oct, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑩	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 10th Oct, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 10th Oct, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
Nov 2026
③	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 3rd 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
⑤	KEG Meeting | Thurs 5th Nov, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
	Kidlington Gardening Society Talk & AGM | Weds 5th Nov, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Our speaker Pete Seaward will be talking on the topic of ‘Picture Show of Animal and Bird Life’. Members are free, non-members £3. More info here!
⑦	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 7th Nov, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some winter tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑫	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 12th Nov, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑭	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 14th Nov, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 14th Nov, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.
Dec 2026
①	Kidlington Towpath Taskforce | Tues 1st 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 via the Canal & River Trust Portal. Minimum age 18.
②	Kidlington Gardening Society Christmas Social | Weds 2nd Dec, 7.30pm | Exeter Hall, small hall (OX5 1AB)  – Join us for our Christmas social. Competition: A floral display incorporating a candle. Members are free, non-members £3. More info here!
③	KEG Meeting | Thurs 3rd Dec, 1pm | Exeter Hall, in the Small Hall or Bar (OX5 1AB) – Join representatives of different local eco groups and enthusiasts to connect, communicate and collaborate.
⑤	St Mary’s Fields Work Party | Sat 5th Dec, 10am-12pm | St Mary’s carpark (OX5 2BA) – Join the team of volunteers working on some winter tasks, encourage nature and monitor river quality. Also enjoy a well-earned slice of Julia or Rosie’s homemade cake at half time!
⑩	Woodland Trust Stratfield Brake Task Group | Thurs 10th Dec, 10am-1pm | Stratfield Brake, Frieze Way (OX5 1UP) – Sign up to help carry out a variety of practical tasks under the guidance of the Woodland Trust Site Manager, to keep the site looking great and pathways accessible, as well as help manage the woodland in line with management plans. A great way to learn skills and meet new people, the Working Group also directly contributes to the care and upkeep of valuable habitats. Volunteers need to sign up via the Woodland Trust volunteers page here.
⑫	Kidlington Repair Cafe | Sat 12th Dec, 10am-12pm | Kidlington Methodist Church, Oxford Rd (OX5 2BP) – Need to repair or restore an item? Drop in for repairs of electronics, household items, bicycles, textiles, toys etc. Also for restoring items, such as knife and tool sharpening. And a coffee while you wait!  Last items taken at 11.30am.  For more information see here.
	Coronation Garden Work Party | Sat 12th Dec, 10am-12pm | Home Close (OX5 2DN) – Come along and join other volunteers as we look after the village’s youngest garden. We’ll be planting, weeding, and beautifying this already much-cherished oasis of calm in the heart of the village.

Eco Stuff Going on Every Week:

When, Where & What?

EVERY TUESDAY, 11am-1pm | WISH, 4 The Parade, OX5 1EE Repair Cafe – Have something broken? WISH’s friendly volunteers will take a look and repair it while you relax and enjoy the cafe atmosphere. Lunch is available if you’d like! If the electronics need chargers or spare parts, please email them beforehand at wasteinnovationstation@gmail.com.

EVERY FRIDAY, 10am-12pm | Between Oxford Rd & Hazel Crescent, OX5 1ED Hazel Walk Community Allotments Open Mornings – Join the friendly team growing food for themselves and the community while caring for the nature on the plot.

Cherwell Collective’s WISH, Climatarian Kitchen and Larder  For more info about activities at WISH, please see their website or calendar of events.