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Wild String Workshop, 19th August 2025, 18:00 to 20:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (19 miles)
A relaxed summer evening of twisting and twirling wild fibres into string.
You've heard of nettle string, but did you know that a whole host of readily available plants can be used to make string? Come join us for an evening of twisting on the nature reserve. Learn how we prepare materials then try your hand at using our pre-prepared materials to make different types of string. Ties for garden plants? A bracelet? Materials for your next craft project? You decide! Plants used will depend on personal interest and what's available on the day but may include nettle, bramble, yellow flag iris, dandelion, willowherb etc.
Weather permitting the course will be outside on the nature reserve, but we have an indoor space available in case of poor weather. Please come dressed for the outdoors.
Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you are unwell, or testing positive for an infectious illness, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
Please note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connection to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park, a few minutes walk from the centre.
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£20 plus booking fee
Please book at:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-08-19-wild-string-workshop-sutton-courtenay-tuesday-19-august
Nature, Natter and Nibbles, 5th September 2025, 10:30 to 12:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (19 miles)
A peaceful stroll through the wonders of nature, with cake, hot drinks and good company.
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre is set on a lovely, hidden nature reserve tucked away behind Didcot Power station. With meadows, ponds and woodland there is always something to see from spring snowdrops to autumn colour, wary foxes to dancing dragonflies - we even have our own new demonstration wildlife garden!
Join our learning volunteers for a peaceful, gentle stroll around the reserve, stopping to appreciate whatever takes your fancy. Visit the bird hide, peep into the ponds, look for sparking frost and crunch in the leaves. Hot drinks, cake and biscuits are provided, along with good company and conversation. The sessions are relaxed and informal with the option of a shorter route if you prefer. Come alone, come with a friend, bring your baby in a carrier - all welcome! Come and soak up the nature in friendly company!
The centre is accessible by car, bike and public transport (buses to Milton Park, and trains to Didcot Parkway with a regular bus link). You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy in the picnic area after the event.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you are unwell, or testing positive for an infectious illness, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
Will you help answer nature's SOS call by adding a £5 gift to this booking? You'll help BBOWT bring nature back across our three counties. Please select a donation ticket option if you wish to donate. You can find out more about our Nature Recovery Fund here.
Time
10:30am - 12:00pm
Price
£4.50 per head & booking fee
To book tickets, please head to our booking page:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events
Club Rio, 5th September 2025, 21:00 at The Marlborough Club, Broadway, Didcot (20 miles)
The venue for over 30's featuring dance music from the 70's, 80's and 90's right through to the present day 9pm-1am Entry £5
Bar M CWC meet at Moose Hall, Eastcott Road (0.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mike/Lindsay on 01793 526006 or Andy & Norma on 07867 761505
Esprit meet at Headlands Grove, Headlands Grove (1.1 miles)
We have one simple philosophy - to help children become great athletes, who in turn become great people and make true our motto: esprit gymnastics - where EVERY child is a champion!
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01793 822262, email the club or visit thier website
Farringdon Country Music Club meet at Corn Market, Cornmarket, Faringdon (9.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
Swindon School Of Gymnastics meet at Stratton Road, Isis Trading Estate (0.8 miles)
Swindon School of Gymnastics Ltd have been established for over 30 years, we have produced many National Squad Gymnasts and Regional Champions in both the boys and girls disciplines. We are the only Club in North Wiltshire to offer Artistic Gymnastics to both boys and girls, and to have a 10 meter sprung floor.
Formerly we trained out of three center’s, Dorcan Sports Centre, The Oasis Leisure Centre and Greendown School, thanks to the hard work of our committee members, coaches and parents we moved into our leased Full Time Facility in April 2004.
We can now offer Gymnastics training for anybody aged from 18 months to 60 years old! We cater for all levels and abilities from a complete beginner up to those wishing to compete at the highest level in the sport.
All our coaching staff are unpaid volunteers, many with over 15 years experience of coaching gymnastics, all coaches have gained qualifications through British Gymnastics Courses.
We pride ourselves on offering an enjoyable sport for all in a safe and friendly environment and have a reputation for making everyone that comes through our doors feel welcome.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 07733 337134, email the club or visit thier website
Swindon Silver Dollar meet at Penhill Royal British Legion, Downton Road (1.6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01793 874249