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Family Event: Wild Stories and Mask Making, 18th February 2025, 1:30 to 3:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.7 miles)
Disappear into a rabbit hole of imagination as you join in with live storytelling then get creative, for families with children 4-11 years.
A crafting session working together to create community artworks inspired by environmental concerns and hopes. (In 2024 we created willow and fabric globes that you can now see in the centre: new projects planned for 2025.) It's also a chance to discuss any environmental issues that are on your mind with other like-minded people in a supportive atmosphere and seek effective action that we can take as individuals and communities. All materials are provided, no experience required. Hot drinks and biscuits also provided. The activity will take place inside at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. This session is suitable for adults and young people aged 14+, please note under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. We'll be holding more of these sessions throughout the year, building on our ideas and discussions.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you or your child 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. Bicycle parking is also available.
Time
1:30pm - 3:00pm
£10.00 per child & booking fee. Supervisory adults free.
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-02-18-family-event-wild-stories-and-mask-making-afternoon-sutton-courtenay-tuesday-18
Family Event: Wild Stories and Mask Making, 18th February 2025, 10:00 to 11:30 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.7 miles)
Disappear into a rabbit hole of imagination as you join in with live storytelling then get creative, for families with children 4-11 years.
A crafting session working together to create community artworks inspired by environmental concerns and hopes. (In 2024 we created willow and fabric globes that you can now see in the centre: new projects planned for 2025.) It's also a chance to discuss any environmental issues that are on your mind with other like-minded people in a supportive atmosphere and seek effective action that we can take as individuals and communities. All materials are provided, no experience required. Hot drinks and biscuits also provided. The activity will take place inside at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. This session is suitable for adults and young people aged 14+, please note under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. We'll be holding more of these sessions throughout the year, building on our ideas and discussions.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you or your child 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. Bicycle parking is also available.
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-02-18-family-event-wild-stories-and-mask-making-afternoon-sutton-courtenay-tuesday-18
Day Camp: Winter Wildness, 19th February 2025, 9:30 to 13:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.7 miles)
Keep warm and busy with a wild winter activity day outdoors for 8-11 year olds in the February half term.
A day camp for 8-12 year olds outside on the beautiful nature reserve. Activities will include nature crafts like raft building or making wind dancers, shelter building, tool use and a campfire (all activities weather permitting). The camp is run by our trained and experienced learning team, children can be dropped off and collected at the end of the day. The day will be packed full with wildlife themed games, activities and exploration all over the nature reserve, helping the children to connect with the amazing world around us.
We'll spend the day in the great outdoors, but the centre does have a beautiful indoor classroom space in case of bad weather. Further information will be sent at time of booking, including a parental consent form that MUST be completed and returned prior to attending the day. We will also send an optional one page care plan - please complete this if you feel it would help your child to settle and enjoy the day.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT allow your child to attend if they 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.
Booking is essential.
£35 per child & booking fee
To book your ticket for this event, please visit our website:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-02-19-day-camp-winter-wildness-sutton-courtenay-wednesday-19-february
7+ Workshop Bird Box Making (10am), 20th February 2025, 10:00 to 11:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.7 miles)
Make your own bird box to welcome nesting birds into your garden.
February is a great time for spotting our feathered garden friends getting ready to build their nests. Come along and learn to use a hammer and nails to construct your own bird box from pre-cut wooden pieces. Learn what type of box different birds are attracted to, where to put your bird box and how to look after it. Suitable for children aged 7+ with an accompanying adult who is able to assist them with the activity. No younger siblings on this one please. The picnic area and nature reserve will be available for participants to picnic and explore until 2pm, please bring wellies and waterproofs if you plan to do this! The workshop will take place outside if weather permits, or indoors in case of poor weather, please come dressed for the weather.
Please note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connections to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park, a few minutes walk from the centre.
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.
Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Price
£15 per box (please choose to build a box per family or per child, purchase 1 ticket per box)
Suitable for
Families, Children
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-02-20-7-workshop-bird-box-making-10am-sutton-courtenay-thursday-20-february
7+ Workshop Bird Box Making (11.30am), 20th February 2025, 11:30 to 12:30 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.7 miles)
Make your own bird box to welcome nesting birds into your garden.
February is a great time for spotting our feathered garden friends getting ready to build their nests. Come along and learn to use a hammer and nails to construct your own bird box from pre-cut wooden pieces. Learn what type of box different birds are attracted to, where to put your bird box and how to look after it. Suitable for children aged 7+ with an accompanying adult who is able to assist them with the activity. No younger siblings on this one please. The picnic area and nature reserve will be available for participants to picnic and explore until 2pm, please bring wellies and waterproofs if you plan to do this! The workshop will take place outside if weather permits, or indoors in case of poor weather, please come dressed for the weather.
Please note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connections to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park, a few minutes walk from the centre.
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.
Time
11:30am - 12:30pm
Price
£15 per box (please choose to build a box per family or per child, purchase 1 ticket per box)
Suitable for
Families, Children
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-02-20-7-workshop-bird-box-making-1130am-sutton-courtenay-thursday-20-february
Adult Winter Tree and Shrub Identification, 22nd February 2025, 9:30 to 13:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.7 miles)
Learn to identify a wide range of trees and shrubs in winter.
Most of us recognise a tree by its leaves, but what about in winter when many trees are leafless? Come along to our beautiful nature reserve and learn to identify a wide range of trees in the winter. This course is suitable for beginners up to those with an intermediate level knowledge. Our visiting expert, James Warren, will cover the basics of tree identification, develop your botanical skills and understanding of terminology, as well as discussing tree hybrids and potential tree diseases and damage to trees. Perfect for anyone interested in finding out a bit more about the wonderful world of trees. The course will consist of a theory section in our education centre followed by a practical ID walk around the nature reserve where we have a wide variety of species for you to test your skills on. Tea and cake included (please let us know any dietary requirements on booking). You may like to bring a notebook and pencil.
Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing including waterproofs. Wellies may be essential as the site gets very wet in places in winter - please bring them in case!
Suitable for Adults
Date
Saturday 22 February 2025
Time
9:30am – 1.00pm
£35 per head + booking fee
Please book at:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-02-22-adult-winter-tree-and-shrub-identification-sutton-courtenay-saturday-22-february
Abingdon Drama Club meet at Clubhouse - 6 Marcham Road, Marcham Road, Abingdon (9.9 miles)
We have been performing shows for the last 70 years mainly at the Unicorn Theatre. Anyone over 16 can join. Take part, onstage or backstage and with our social events.
If you are not yet 16 our junior club has three sessions every week during term time and a performance class that presents two shows each year. Ages 11-16.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Carterton CMC meet at The Carterton Social Centre, Birchwood, Carterton (2.6 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01993 850682
Children's Music Club meet at Butler Centre, Church Street, Wantage (9.3 miles)
Every Wednesday in term time
Music and movement aimed at 2-5 year olds (but all ages welcome) and their parents/carers. Play session afterwards. £2 per family. No need to book, just turn up. 1.15pm to 2.30pm
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01235 223138
Farringdon Country Music Club meet at Corn Market, Cornmarket, Faringdon (4.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
Pioneer CMC meet at The Memorial Hall, Browns Lane, Charlbury, Chipping Norton (9.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone John on 01608 810585
Puppy School Training and Socialisation classes meet at Hanney War Memorial Hall, The Green, East Hanney, Wantage (7.8 miles)
For all vaccinated puppies up to 20 weeks of age. Children are welcome to attend and to get involved in the training of their puppy.
Taught basic commands and good manners to enable owners to raise a well adjusted and well behaved dog. Only kind effective methods are used which are fun and easy to do.
6 Week courses of an hour per week on Sundays, 14:30 - 18:30. New classes start every 3 weeks.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sheila on 01235 227244
Wantage Choral Society meet at Church of England Primary School, Newbury Street, Wantage (9.5 miles)
Wantage Choral Society is a friendly choir of around 70 people who perform three concerts a year, often in association with a local orchestra. We rehearse during term time on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm at St Mary's School, Ormond Road.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Wantage White Horses Swimming Club meet at Wantage Leisure Centre, Portway, Wantage (9.4 miles)
Wantage White Horses Swimming Club has a friendly but competitive atmosphere, and it is with this in mind that we are continuing to improve year on year.
We have been competing as a club in the area since 1978 at all levels of competition, ranging from local swim meets against other clubs in the area, through to the Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire County championships and Midland County Championships. We have, on occasion produced swimmers who have gone on to represent the club at the National Age Groups Competitions as well.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website