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Nature, Natter and Nibbles, 8th August 2025, 10:30 to 12:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (24.8 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
Work experience with your local wildlife trust, 12th August 2025 to 14th August 2025, 9:30 to 15:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (24.8 miles)
A 3 day work experience style course for 15-17 year olds at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre.
Are you considering a career in wildlife conservation or environmental education? Would you like a hands on chance to find out what a job in a wildlife charity could feel like? Join a small group (max 12 places) for our packed 3 day work experience style course on our nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. Each day will include various activities run by our experienced learning team. Start by finding out more about job roles in conservation, from rangers and learning officers to marketing officers, ecologists and membership recruiters - it's not all about chain sawing and planting trees! You will have the chance to try your hand at practical conservation tasks helping us to maintain the nature reserve, practice wildlife ID skills and learn surveying techniques - from small mammals to moths. We'll look at marketing and engagement materials and discuss the challenges wildlife, the climate, and those seeking to work in the sector are facing. The course will also be a chance to meet other young wildlife enthusiasts and explore ideas for your future. Unlike many work experience opportunities participants will receive dedicated time and attention from BBOWT staff members throughout the course which is specifically designed to give them the best possible learning experience. Previous participants have said "I found the course super enjoyable. I also found the activities very inspiring for my future career." and "This course has been brilliant, I would definitely recommend it to my peers. Thank you!" Each participant will receive a certificate at the end of the course. Don't forget to add it to your personal statement/CV!
This is a 3 day course - please make sure you are able to attend for all three days. The course is suitable for young people aged 15 to 17 years and is led by our experienced learning team. Participants must return a completed parental consent form before the start of the course.
Please DO NOT attend the course if you are unwell, or have symptoms of or are testing positive for an infectious disease such as COVID-19. Your consideration is much appreciated.
Price
£65 per head & booking fee.
Additional booking information
You must return a completed parental consent form before attending the course.
Suitable for
Children, Beginners
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-08-12-work-experience-your-local-wildlife-trust-sutton-courtenay-tuesday-12-august
Wild String Workshop, 19th August 2025, 18:00 to 20:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (24.8 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
Banbury CMC meet at Grimsbury Community Centre, Burchester Place, Banbury (7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone George on 01295 268847
Bullingdon Country Music Club meet at Bullingdon Social Club, , Bicester (7.5 miles)
Live Country Music , Sorry No Line Dancing
Monthly on Saturday's
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Margaret on 01844 208832
Maple Leaf CMC meet at Towcester Town Football Supporters Club, Islington Road, Towcester (8.4 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Barry on 01327 351539