Recycle your biros at WOCA!
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We’re pleased to say we’ve put at box at WOCA for people to drop off their old and broken biros; … Read More

Insects galore and rebugging wisdom with Vicki Hird at Hogacre
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We had a beautiful afternoon under grey clouds at Hogacre Common Eco Park this Sunday, with Vicki Hird, who was … Read More

Community heat networks – learning from others making it happen – VIDEO
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We had a really great session the other evening with Emma Fletcher from Heating Swaffham Prior and Chris Coe from … Read More

This Thursday: come and hear about community heat networks
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This Thursday, we have the pleasure of hosting Emma Fletcher, who has established and led the realisation of UK’s first … Read More

26 species and a slice of bliss on our April dawn chorus walk
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Words by Helen Reid: Although setting the alarm for 4.30 may sound daunting, it was well worth it. We met … Read More

Make My Money Matter – new video with Ygritte and Jon Snow
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Richard Curtis (behind love Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral) has launched a campaign to highlight the … Read More

Help with the 2023 swift survey!
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An update from Oxford Swift City: Meeting to launch the survey – Tuesday 25 April, 7pm, Town Hall The City … Read More

Bookings for badger watching at Wytham this May open today!
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Wytham Woods is an ancient semi-natural woodland, which has been owned and maintained by the University of Oxford since 1942. … Read More

What does the Chancellor’s budget announcement mean for household energy bills?
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As we enter the new financial year, here’s a quick summary of what the Chancellor’s recent budget announcements mean for … Read More

Updated statement on the Botley Road closure – plus LCWO gets a £5k grant towards an electric cargo bike!
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LCWO welcomes the improvement of Oxford train station together with the widening of the underpass for cyclists and pedestrians. These … Read More

Free cycling safety training for adults on Botley Road
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Cycle safe training for adults coming to Botley Read on Oxfordshire County Council’s news webpage, or below: Cyclists are being … Read More

2022-23 review – highlights from another year of community action for net zero and a greener, fairer future
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2022-23 review:  highlights from another year of community action for net zero and a greener, fairer future Every year in … Read More

Energy advice at Oxford City Larder – an update
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In his role as a Low Carbon Hub Energy Champion, Neville has been going to the Oxford City Larder with … Read More

LCWO statement on delays to the closure of the Botley Road
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LCWO welcomes the improvement of Oxford train station together with the widening of the underpass for cyclists and pedestrians. These … Read More

Winter Warmer crowdfunder from Low Carbon Hub
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Our friends at Low Carbon Hub have launched a crowdfunder to raise £15,000 to fund a new Oxford Energy Advisor … Read More

Ask Oxfordshire County Council to divest its pension scheme from fossil fuels
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David Attenborough stated in a 2020 interview with Make My Money Matter; “It is crazy that our banks and our … Read More

Energy Saving Homes & LCWO on the ITV News
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LCWO’s Mim was on the ITV news on Friday with homeowner Will Schrieber, who has opened his doors as part … Read More

What is Energy Saving Homes and the Energy Saving Fair?
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What is Energy Saving Homes and the Energy Saving Fair? This week, over 40 homes across the city are opening … Read More

Volunteer with us this June – making ‘Energy Saving Homes’ events happen
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Call for volunteers 18 to 29 June Join the lively and friendly team on Oxford’s Energy Saving Homes! Communities for … Read More

Have you done anything to make your home more energy efficient? We NEED YOU!
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Our Communities for Zero Carbon home energy project, ‘Energy Saving Homes’, is now underway – and we need your help! … Read More

Westgate Oxford Cycle Hub
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Cycling into Oxford? Would you like to park your cycle undercover at the Westgate free of charge? Did you know … Read More

Update from Oxfordshire Badger Group on latest cull figures
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The headline reads, ‘Oxfordshire’s 2021 badger cull – bigger, crueller and more unnecessary than ever before’. ‘1254 badgers were culled … Read More

Mosaic course in West Oxford by the artist behind the beautiful human sundial at Osney Lock Hydro
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Some of you might have been lucky enough to see the human sundial now installed at Osney Lock Hydro – … Read More

Spring news from LCWO
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Our newsletter is out, and it is a long one, jam-packed with information and opportunities!  Read it here.  If you’d … Read More

READ YOUR METER TODAY before prices rise!
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Repost from The Guardian:   “Ensure you get the current, cheaper rates for all the energy you use right up … Read More

Lessons from Lockdown: Energy Use – LCWO in an Oxford Sparks film
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Mim and Lois joined our friend Dr Phil Grünewald (the man behind the West Oxford Energy Challenge) to speak about … Read More

Help us tell local businesses about FREE ENERGY AUDITS worth £1500
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As we announced last month, we’re pleased to be working with the Low Carbon Hub to signpost free energy assessments … Read More

The Bring & Take is BACK!
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We are so happy that the legendary Bring & Take is back on this spring in West Oxford. It has … Read More

LCWO’s top energy-busting tips for all to help you save money and cut emissions
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With energy bills rocketing & the climate in crisis, LCWO’s top 5 energy-busting tips can help you save money & … Read More

Sources of funding to help cut fuel bills, make you home warmer and tackle climate change
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Sources of funding to help you cut fuel bills, make you home warmer and tackle climate change, March 2022 You … Read More

Freelance Community Organiser needed! New deadline 25 March
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The project: Eco-Renovation Oxford Oxford Communities for Zero Carbon are planning Eco-Renovation Oxford, a project to encourage residents to improve … Read More

We planted 500 trees in under an hour!
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THANK YOU to all the fabulous volunteers who turned out at 10am to plant trees on Oatland Rec.  We had … Read More

New funding to help businesses cut energy bills and carbon emissions
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We’re teaming up with colleagues at the Low Carbon Hub to signpost this new funding to West Oxford businesses, large … Read More

Need your EV charged in the street? Take part in this trial
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News from Oxford City Council of an upcoming solution for electric vehicle charging in Oxford:   Charge Fairy (https://chargefairy.com/) are … Read More

Have your say on the future of transport in Oxfordshire
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[Reposted from CAG Oxfordshire‘s newsletter The Key, which you can sign up to here] People who live, work in, or … Read More

NEW ‘how to’ guide to organising waste-busting Bring & Takes / swap shops – free to download
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After more than a decade of running our fabulously popular biannual swap shop, the LCWO ‘Bring & Take’, we have … Read More

Ten minutes on talking to kids about climate change – video
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Earlier this autumn, I was invited to be the very first ‘Ten minutes with…’ interviewee for Green Squirrel‘s newly launched … Read More

Locally-grown poetry with environmental themes
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Last night, Helen Reid, one of LCWO’s founder members and part of the core group of highly-committed volunteers who make … Read More

15-minute neighbourhoods – please complete this QUICK survey!
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The Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel is asking people about the amenities they have near their home and … Read More

Message from LCWO Trustee – please take 4 minutes to complete our survey
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Trustee Anthony O’Rourke is doing some work to understand LCWO’s place in the community among the many organisations, local, national … Read More

One positive outcome from the 2007 floods: LCWO on BBC Oxford this morning
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What is the watery equivalent of a phoenix rising from the ashes?  A narwal from the waves, perhaps?  Possibly a … Read More

Hear us live on BBC Radio Oxford this morning!
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Some of you may have been listening at ten past nine this morning when -was invited onto BBC Radio Oxford’s … Read More

How to make your wardrobe better for the planet and all its inhabitants
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Post by LCWO Waste Champion Lorraine Need new clothes? Manufacturing and distributing new clothes can be carbon intensive, and clothing … Read More

Oxfordshire’s Great Big Green Week launches with a impressive programme next weekend – see you on Broad Street?
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Oxfordshire’s Great Big Green Week starts this Saturday, with a ‘Walk for Life on Earth’ procession from St Frideswide Square … Read More

FREE Darning & junk modelling workshops at next week’s Repair Cafe
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We’re thrilled to be able to confirm two FREE workshops taking place on Saturday 25 September, 1030-1200, to coincide with … Read More

Bring us your apples for new JUICE! And bottles of 2020 blend still available…
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After the success of last year’s apple juicing pilot, we are collecting West Oxford apples and pears to make a … Read More

Latest Oxford transport developments
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LCWO transport lead Neville has sent this update on transport issues: Bus routes to Jericho Oxfordshire County Council has to … Read More

The climate impacts of pet food – there are more climate-friendly diets…
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Ugh, this article, ‘Is getting a cat or dog bad for the planet?’ in the Independent (23 July 2021) was … Read More

Can you spare an hour to help out at Osney Lock Hydro on September 12?
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Osney Lock Hydro is opening its doors to visitors as part of Oxford Open Doors on Sunday 12 September, 2-5pm. … Read More

Rest in peace, Floyd Cooper – thank you for the beautiful images
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Illustrator Floyd Cooper, one half of the duo behind one of our Many Voices Collection top book picks, has died … Read More

Improving your home to use less energy – a video resource plus comprehensive notes
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Thanks to the 50+ people who came along to the last in our spring series.  We recorded it for anyone … Read More

Be a West Oxford Waste Champion and get training and support from Replenish!
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Do you hate waste? We’ve always been keen on reducing waste, running our legendary Bring & Takes since 2009, and … Read More

Talking food and climate – a video resource
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Thanks to everyone who joined our free expert-led food and climate event this month.  Below are the slides and a … Read More

Oxford voters! Find out what your local candidates think of environmental issues ahead of May 6 here…
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Communities for Zero Carbon Oxford, a collective of local environmental groups in Oxford which includes LCWO, has drawn up a … Read More

First swift sighted! Join Oxford Swift City Group this evening to find out more and to join their annual survey
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Update from Oxford Swift City team:   First swift sighting in Oxfordshire The first swift reported in the county was … Read More

LCWO donates 23 books to the Many Voices Collection
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You may have read our post about why Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola’s ‘Clean up!’ was our favourite children’s book … Read More

This weekend’s litter haul – Willow Walk now feeling loved
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  Thanks to the local residents, who congregate losely under the title of West Oxford Naturehood, for this latest bit … Read More

FREE SOLAR PANELS! Got a project that needs solar panels?
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Low Carbon Hub are working with Oxford City Council to help find a new home for 42 solar panels (free … Read More

Litter-busting residents out again this weekend
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A group of inspiring West Oxforders from the West Oxford Naturehood Group have been out in lockdown getting hands-on with … Read More

HATE WASTE? We’re looking for a West Oxford WASTE CHAMPION!
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Do you HATE waste?  There are lots of things we can do locally to maximise recycling in West Oxford.   We’ve … Read More

Exploring waste and climate change – a video resource
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Thanks to everyone who joined our free expert-led waste and climate event in March.  And for those who couldn’t make … Read More

How to care for fruit trees – powerpoint and booklet
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At the end of February, Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon hosted local expert Richard Vernon as part of our … Read More

Kids’ homeschooling resources from Oxfam
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Some homeschooling links from our friends at Oxfam: New Year’s Resolutions: Help learners shape their ideal future COVID-19 responses around … Read More

Last newsletter of the year – a quartet of seasonal posts on the blog, CEE Bill, AGM announcement and new funding from Westmill Solar Co-operative
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We’ve sent our last newsletter of 2020, a year we’re not sorry to be saying goodbye to. Read it here. … Read More

Nature-themed gifts for kids made with the environment in mind
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  Yesterday’s post was about why ‘Clean Up!’ by Nathan Bryon is my pro-environmental kid’s book of the year, and … Read More

LCWO wins Westmill Solar Co-operative funding for KidsCAN work
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We’re thrilled to announce that we have been successful in our bid to Westmill Solar Co-operative’s first round of community … Read More

LCWO joins the Oxfordshire CEE Bill Alliance
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Over 230 people joined an Oxfordshire CEE Bill Alliance event on Friday evening over Zoom, for a discussion of whether … Read More

Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola’s ‘Clean up!’ is my favourite children’s book of 2020 – here’s why
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My 4 year old and I discovered this book, by Nathan Bryon and illustrated by Dapo Adeola, earlier this year.  … Read More

Get the full rundown on Oxford’s transport plans – video of Powerlist star Dr Brenda Boardman
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For anyone looking for a good overview of Oxford’s transport plans, here’s a video of a talk by recent Power … Read More

Home grown inspiration on the Woman’s Hour Power List 2020 – congratulations to Brenda boardman and Judy Webb
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Congratulations to our friend and colleague, LCON trustee and CoHSAT co-chair Brenda Boardman on making the Woman’s Hour Power List … Read More

Find out about the Government’s Green Homes Grant here
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Our colleagues at Low Carbon Oxford North have led the development of an information leaflet about the current Government Green … Read More

Talking to kids about climate change in a safe and empowering way – VIDEO for those who missed the workshop this week
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Thanks to those of you who came along to our workshop on talking to kids about climate change, which we … Read More

Have your Say! Urgent news about transport consultations
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Thanks to LCWO volunteer Neville for the following information! We have become aware of a number of online consultations that … Read More

Get active with these new Naturehood ‘how to’ guides, whatever is happening outside
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We are living through a profoundly weird time.  It is hard to plan even into the next week, let alone … Read More

Last chance to donate your apples this weekend!
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THANK YOU to everyone who has donated their apples so far to the West Oxford Apple Juice project! We have … Read More

A history of LCWO wildlife activities to date (in a beautiful infographic) – plus how to get involved going forwards
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LCWO has led on a whole host of wildlife-focused activities over the past ten+ years, and artist designer Lisa has … Read More

Sundial spotlight: the Grey Heron
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[Reposted from Osney Lock Hydro’s website] Osney Lock Hydro has commissioned a mosaic in celebration of our centuries old relationship … Read More

How to talk to kids about climate change in a safe and empowering way – workshop on November 2nd!
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We’re really pleased to be offering a workshop as part of this year’s CAG Fresh Thinking workshop series. At 6pm … Read More

New apple drop off date – plus recipes!
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Thanks to those who dropped off their apples at the weekend.  We now have 2 more dates for dropping off: … Read More

We need your apples – be part of our very own West Oxford juice blend this autumn
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  Apples to spare?  Hate the waste? We’re collecting apples to make into West Oxford Apple Juice.   The plan: We … Read More

URGENT: Rapid consultation about  proposed ‘Bus Gates’ by Oxfordshire County Council – have your say before August 9th
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Oxfordshire County Council is currently consulting about proposed bus gates in the city, and the window for responding closes on … Read More

Low Carbon West Oxford statements on Black Lives Matter and Climate Justice, plus read our new Climate Justice Primer
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Thank you to long-time LCWO volunteer and committee member Ruth Mayne for writing the following statements and our Climate Justice … Read More

Greening your money – new video resource online now
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At the beginning of May we brought 3 expert speakers together to run a pratical workshop on greening personal finances, … Read More

Beautiful butterflies about at Kingfisher Corner – plus take part in the nationwide count before 9 August
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LCWO wildlife lead Hugo and Chair Helen visited Kingfisher Corner yesterday to do the Big Butterfly Count and spotted 1 … Read More

LCWO Chair wins poetry prize
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Congratulations to our long-time Chair and coordinating committee member Helen Reid who won second prize in the Chapbook Contest 2020 … Read More

How our activities and enjoyment of them has changed under lockdown – video
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Look at this image.  It shows the change in frequency of certain familiar formerly everyday activities under lockdown, and also … Read More

Can you help with a project to suggest improvements for St Giles as a better public space?
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Would you like to contribute to ideas about better public spaces in Oxford? LCWO are looking for a member to … Read More

Low Carbon Hub webinars on the future of energy
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From our friends at the Hub: “The world may be focused on the immediate threat of coronavirus, but we feel … Read More

COOL for KIDS! A selection of free online resources useful for homeschooling
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There are some great FREE online resources emerging under lockdown, aimed at children being homeschooled.  Here are a few we … Read More

#BuildBackBetter bike action – nice little video
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Here’s a great short film about Saturday’s #BuildBackBetter bike action in Oxford, shot by Zoe Broughton.  

Collecting images of our streets in the time of Corona – new gallery
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We’re collecting images of our streets under lockdown.  We’re particularly keen to receive photos of the Botley Road, or other … Read More

Banks funding climate change: Barclays & HSBC worst in Europe. Plus Oxford University DIVESTS!
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Ahead of our expert-led Zoom webinar workshop THIS SATURDAY, ‘Understanding how our money choices impact the climate’ (sign up HERE), … Read More

Streets in the time of Corona – complete this speedy questionnaire!
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The Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (CoHSAT) is interested in your experience of the streets during these unusual … Read More

April newsletter – great online events and resources – including TONIGHT: online Cyclox meeting about gettings kids cycling to school
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The latest LCWO newsletter is out.  Read it online here: https://mailchi.mp/cd8d7c178379/lcwo-april-news2020-1354378   Find our previous newsletters here.

The swifts are back in town!
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The Swifts are back in town! There have been photos of swifts over Port Meadow, a joyful sight indeed.  Here’s … Read More

All LCWO events to happen ONLINE ONLY until further notice
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We have chosen to postpone all face-to-face LCWO events and group meetings for the foreseeable future. Some events postponed until … Read More

Why retrofit? And how can LCWO support you with it?
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The way we heat and light our homes has a huge impact on our carbon emissions. In fact, residential buildings … Read More

I finally wrote to my Barclays bank manager to say I’m leaving – here’s what I said
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Breaking up with Barclays.  This has been on my to do list for a LONG time.  And there have been … Read More

Some speedy clicktivism to support Greenpeace at BP’s headquarters delivering 500 solar panels to the new CEO
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Greenpeace activists have just shut down BP’s headquarters in central London, after delivering 500 solar panels to the new CEO. … Read More

Design a banner competition – your school’s chance to lead the way in healthy travel to school – DEADLINE 6 March 2020
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Oxford Friends of the Earth and Oxford City Council have launched a joint competition for school children in Oxford in … Read More

In the news – ‘Oxford hydro project shines light on electric future’ Financial Times 1 Feb 2020
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Read about our beginnings in 2007, Osney Lock Hydro and the Low Carbon Hub’s trailblazing Porject Leo in this article … Read More

Volunteer at our REPAIR CAFE on Feb 8th – can you spare an hour? No experience necessary!
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Dear LCWO volunteers, We have got some great repairers volunteering their skills a week on Saturday to fix our household … Read More

I want you to start your Christmas list now. And some other ways to cut waste.
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Recycling is important.  But as we’re becoming increasingly aware, it’s by no means the ‘answer’ to the environmental challenges we … Read More

National housebuilder has joined forces with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society
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Great news from LCWO partner Hugh Warwick of HedgeOx, as Bovis Homes, a national housebuilder, has joined forces with the … Read More

DEADLINE for volunteer opportunity: Climate Change and Environmental business scorecard research role in West Oxford
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We are looking for someone to work closely with LCWO committee members and advisors, including our partners at Oxfordshire Greentech, … Read More

Notice of the 2018-19 AGM, with downloadable papers
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Notice of AGM, Agenda and Proxy Voting Form Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Low Carbon … Read More

WANTED: EVENT MANAGER
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We’re looking for an energetic and organised individual (or individuals) to help with our ambitious calendar of events in 2020. … Read More

The term ‘climate change’ is not in the secondary A-level geography curriculum
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A few weeks back, in association with LCWO, the ECI / School of Geography hosted Professor Martin Evans, Chair of … Read More

Quick ACT Now programme update
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With 30 households signed up and two workshops under our belt, ACT Now is going well. At our November workshop, … Read More

Beat the waste this winter: make your own crackers and get busy for the birds!
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As we mentioned in an earlier post, we got a shock when we discovered our photo of a small plastic … Read More

3 things you can do for local wildlife this weekend
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Our friends at Earthwatch’s Naturehood project (currently running in the Florence Park and Marston parts of the city) have identified … Read More

Read the CoHSAT reponse to the Connecting Oxford consultation here
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Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (CoHSAT) Connecting Oxford response – October 2019 This response is made on behalf … Read More

Announcing our new Key Stage 2 SATS literacy revision booklet on Climate Change!
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We’re thrilled to announce the publication of our FREE and DOWNLOADABLE KidsCAN Key Stage 2 SATS literacy revision booklet on … Read More

How we can help you actively combat your eco-anxiety
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This week’s New Scientist features a useful article which outlines 8 ways to combat eco-anxiety (‘Stressed about climate change? Eight … Read More

Reaching kids outside the ‘green bubble’ – case study from Rose Hill & Iffley Low Carbon
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Eleanor Watts, from the community action group Rose Hill & Iffley Low Carbon, shares her wisdom and her group’s learning … Read More

Quick round-up of truly inspiring stuff from XR October Rebellion this week
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Some deeply inspiring stuff happening in London this week at the XR October Rebellion.  Here are a few examples – … Read More

Action on Climate Together (ACT) Now – The Beginning
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This piece was written by LCWO Trustee Alison Mathias for publication in The Sprout. On Saturday 5 October I went … Read More

West Oxford Tree Planting update – plant trees on November 24th!
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Thanks to the 30+ people who came along to the tree planting planning meeting, following our ACT Now workshop, on … Read More

We have launched a new baby website for our KidsCAN communication work
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www.kidsclimateaction.org Our work exploring communicating climate change in a safe and empowering way with kids is really taking off, with … Read More

Two workshops for teachers this November
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  For primary & early years educators, 12.11.19: Experienced trainer and psychotherapist Jo McAndrews is returning to Oxford to offer … Read More

Introducing our work at the Low Carbon Hub’s Inspiring Communities event
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This Monday, we were invited to give an overview of our work to-date at the Low Carbon Hub‘s Inspired by … Read More

The day an LCWO photo became an internet meme, with over 85,000 shares
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This weekend, I had a deeply surreal experience – probably top of my list of strange internet experiences so far.  … Read More

A message for parents about taking children to London’s XR Rebellion
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Some thoughts from coach and psychotherapist Jo McAndrews for parents taking children to the London Rebellion:

XR Oxford’s Art-Science Extravanganza – we ran a workshop on talking to kids
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Did you make it to XR Oxford’s visually impressive and emotionally powerful Art-Science Extravaganza at the Museum of Natural History … Read More

What a wonderful weekend on Broad Street!
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  Broad Street played host to Oxford’s #GlobalClimateStrike gathering on Friday morning, then to the family-friendly bike ride in support … Read More

Wonderful film by Greta & George: Protect, Restore, Fund – come to our tree planting planning meeting to find out how!
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 Come and get active locally with tree planting. Info meeting 12-1pm on Saturday October 5th at WOCA.

Thanks to everyone who came along to last night’s ACT Now drop-in
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Members of 15 local households dropped in to our ‘Come and find out more about the ACT Now programme’ last … Read More

Feasting hogs on Oatlands Road – video
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Since making a good hog hole in their fence in Oatlands Road, Helen & Hugo have had nightly visitors this … Read More

ACT Now programme: hypocrites welcome!
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This article came out the same week that the LCWO committee sat discussing how we make it clear that our … Read More

Midsummer Meander a grand success!
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  Message from the Midsummer Meander organisers   A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Midsummer Meander this … Read More

That went well then! Feedback from Jo McAndrew’s talk
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If you missed the workshop in June, you can watch a version of Jo’s talk online here.  We plan to … Read More

This weekend: join the West Oxford MIDSUMMER MEANDER!
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This weekend, Low Carbon West Oxford and Osney Lock Hydro are running a FREE river-themed community arts trail in West … Read More

See our ENOUGH at this weekend’s Midsummer Meander!
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Info and a link to this weekend’s special arts trail available here. “Many of the other rivers in the study … Read More

Useful graphics collection – concept: circular economy
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We’ll be posting useful graphics on the blog, as another shared resource.  These images are great depictions of the circular … Read More

One more week to see ‘Holding against extremes: Mothering and making in a time of climate emergency’
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If you have not made time to pop into the Oxford Playhouse this month to see the exhibitions from Oxford’s … Read More

Florence Park Tree Trail flies off the shelves!
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This spring, I received funding from Oxford City Council through its Green Neighbourhood Grant scheme to design and print a … Read More

6 things we can all start doing today – an empowering pamphlet for kids
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LCWO has been working closely with partners to support young children in the face of climate change.  Part of this … Read More

LCWO partner on successful university funding bid
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Low Carbon West Oxford, along with fellow CAG Low Carbon Oxford North, and independent expert Kim Polgreen, are partners in … Read More

Get the OLS lowdown on the Botley Road Corridor Improvements
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Danny Yee has written a detailed response to the consultation on Botley Road Corridor Improvements.  See it here on the … Read More

LCWO hits Bonn Square on #CleanAirDay2019 #CleanerOutThanIn – photos
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Annoying mistake from me in saying 9-12% higher when it is actually 9-12 TIMES higher – and we’re Low Carbon … Read More

TODAY: see our art installation 11am-2pm in Bonn Square for CLEAN AIR DAY!
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Pop by and say hi – and take a selfie while you’re there 🙂   Info about our action here and … Read More

Bill McKibben calls on us all to find our point of maximum leverage
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Last Friday, Bill McKibben began his address at Lady Margaret Hall with a description of his father, when he found … Read More

Osney residents: your chance for glory as the West Oxford Energy Challenge returns this July!
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Remember last summer’s West Oxford Climate Challenge? Well, if you live on Osney, this summer is YOUR chance to take … Read More

Clean Air Day 2019 – we’ll be in Bonn Square filling a car with smoke! And we need your help…
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Next Thursday is Clean Air Day 2019, and we’re parking a car in Bonn Square and filling it with smoke, … Read More

Still time to take part in the OxFoE schools and air pollution survey – parents, teachers, govenors welcome to take part
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Oxford FoE are currently doing a survey of what schools across the county are doing on active travel, idling and … Read More

Spotted: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall checks out West Oxford Waitrose ‘unpackaged’ pilot
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If you read the national news or are on social media of any kind, you should have seen that yesterday … Read More

National Trust divestment resolution
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Have you been a National Trust member since at least January 2018? Would you like to see the National Trust … Read More

Greta gave me goosebumps
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A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be in the packed-out Friends House in Euston for a … Read More

Updated materials about the Citizens’ Assembly
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Liz Goold and colleagues at ‘Oxford Citizens’ Assembly Network’ (OxCAN), an off-shoot of the Oxford Democracy Café, and colleagues working … Read More

Kingfisher Corner relaunch, April 27th 2019 – gallery
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Thanks to all who came to the Kingfisher Corner relaunch on a cold and rainy afternoon, and left with bird … Read More

Launching the HedgeOx Hog Hole Roll of Honour!
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The spring we have teamed up with author, ecologist and hedgehog obsessive Hugh Warwick and his campaign to save Oxfordshire’s … Read More

Volunteer at our next Bring & Take, and please don’t bring us your rubbish!
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Our fab spring edition Bring & Take is fast approaching and we’re on the lookout for volunteers to help the … Read More

Kingfisher Corner update – brambles cut back, management plan and relaunch!
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Last October, LCWO commissioned an ecological survey of Kingfisher Corner, to get an up-to-date picture of the state of the … Read More

What we learnt from the West Oxford Energy Challenge – top picks from Dr Phil Grunewald’s ‘Joys (and sorrows) of energy use’
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On Monday night, whilst exciting things were afoot in Oxford Town Hall with the Oxford City Council vote to unanimously … Read More

WE DID IT! Oxford City Council votes unanimously to declare a #climateemergency
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Yes.  Last night history was made in Oxford Town Hall when Oxford City Council voted unanimously to support a motion … Read More

URGENT – act now for important Council vote on Monday 28th
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On Monday 28th January, Oxford City Council will vote on two important motions. One is on climate change (and involves … Read More

Are you an introvert? Activism needs you – but you probably knew that!
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If we’re to create the positive future so many of us hope for, and one in which climate change and … Read More

Delicious picks of the season from Cultivate [warning: this post might cause your tummy to rumble, best not read in the office]
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Whatever your food plans this January, it’s worth reducing meat and dairy wherever you can, as highlighted by the IPCC … Read More

Five ways to help people reduce their meat intake – without them noticing
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Giving people all the info they need about the environmental, ethical and health reasons for reducing their meat intake is … Read More

What’s your diet’s carbon footprint? – fab new online calculator based on Oxford research
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From the BBC, 13 December 2018: ‘Avoiding meat and dairy products is one of the biggest ways to reduce your … Read More

LCWO’s December newsletter is here
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Catch up on the latest from us here.

Struggling to ditch meat? Here are five ways to resist the temptation
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For those of you looking towards a 2019 with less meat and finding the idea daunting, The Conversation has this … Read More

How do you market meat and how about a plastic-free zone? Our new letter to local supermarkets
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Thanks to LCWO committee member Ruth (with input from newest volunteer Helen and other committee members) for pulling together this … Read More

Last night a DJ saved my life…
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… or gave me hope, at least! Pootling back from a meeting last night, I happened across Dev, a Radio … Read More

Palm Oil boycott could make deforestation WORSE, so what’s the answer?
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Have you seen the heart-rending Iceland Christmas advert which was ‘banned’ earlier this month, prompting an outcry? Here it is: … Read More

Notes from the Tumbling Bay Fish Pass meeting 15 November at WOCC
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For those of you who are interested but couldn’t make the meeting last Thursday, here are some handy notes taken … Read More

A candle isn’t just for Christmas [guest post]
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This is the first of a series of guest posts by West Oxford people, celebrating the voices and wisdom of … Read More

Quick autumn lantern ‘how to’ for kids big and small
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As the light fades, and the evenings become dark, it’s perfect candle-burning time. A friend has organised a winter lantern … Read More

Tumbling Bay fish pass consultation
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For those who plan to head to the Tumbling Bay fish pass meeting this Thursday, and indeed, those who cannot … Read More

Caitlin’s award-winning vegan apple cake!
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Well that was fun! Thank you to those of you who cam along to Beet the Waste ii at the … Read More

SO MUCH GREAT STUFF happening in the next few weeks!
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I have 6 minutes to write this post before my childcare runs out for the week, so apologies for any … Read More

Nominate your street for the world’s first ‘pop-up’ electric vehicle charging points
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[via Oxford City Council] The city of Oxford has been awarded £474,000 to become the first city in the world … Read More

Please don’t ignore our next email – plus we’ve updated our privacy and data protection policy
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I n preparation for the changes to data protection regulation on May 25, with the enforcement of the new General … Read More

LCWO’s new collection of favourite waste-to-funky-useful-thing projects
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On the eve of our Spring Bring & Take, we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite upcycle/reuse projects and … Read More

Is a cable car the answer to Botley Road travel woes…?
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A cable car has recently been suggested as one possible answer to our city’s (and Botley Road’s, in particular) traffic … Read More

One minute bird feeder
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Brr, it’s cold.  As the ‘Beast from the East’ sweeps in, here’s a quick way to make a tasty treat … Read More

Share your tips for living without plastic!
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How do you avoid unnecessary plastic in your everyday life? Sign in and comment below. Here are some links to … Read More

No need to bin the junk – make Christmas Crackers to keep
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One thing which always bugs me about Christmas is the contents of Christmas crackers.  Once again, my daughter merrily pulled … Read More

Competition now closed – thanks for the entries!
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Many thanks to those who took the time to enter our 10th anniversary competition! The competition is now closed, and … Read More

More than 750 have their say on Zero Emission Zone proposals – find out how they voted here!
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News just in – a press release from Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council – which includes a breakdown … Read More

Dutch inspiration for a wintry Monday morning…
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… as opposed to Dutch courage – not what we suggest to start the week. Hopefully many of you will … Read More

Why buy when you can borrow? Coming soon: the Oxford Library of Things
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  We are big fans of shared resources.  After all, why buy something when you can borrow it ??  Especially … Read More

ZEZ consultation – your response MADE EASY!
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We have been working with others to facilitate the process of mass response to the current ZEZ consultation, and Low … Read More

Had enough of dirty killer air in Oxford? Support the ZEZ NOW. [Deadline 26 Nov]
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As you might have read in our November newsletter, Oxfordshire County Council is currently informally consulting on proposals to introduce … Read More

New fancy lookin’ November newsletter now online
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We have just transferred all our contacts to Mailchimp, and tonight I pressed ‘send’ on the first newsletter.  If you … Read More

Keep warm this winter – help at hand
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Know someone who could do with some help keeping warm this winter?  Now is the time to help them identify … Read More

Botley Road to get a sustainable revamp
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Plans are afoot to make Botley Road more sustainable, with funding being made available 18/19 and 19/20. According to the … Read More

Bring & Take THIS SATURDAY!
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Join us for our Harvest Bring and Take this Saturday, 30th September from 10.30am – 12.30pm at West Oxford Community … Read More

WIN Archie the Chocolate Goat by spotting our typos!
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You have 24 hours or so to go through our 10th anniversary programme with a fine tooth-comb and spot any … Read More

Taking 8 breaths around our fair (and polluted) city
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In July, I was lucky enough to join Kat and Mariana on one of their free walking tours around the … Read More

Stuffed mini pumpkins – not just good for halloween [September – November]
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Once again, it’s that pumpkin time of the year, when thousands of pumpkins are bought and loved – and then … Read More

Take the Cultivate #HarvestChallenge and Make one Meal Local!
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Cultivate are running a #HarvestChallenge and asking customers to ‘Make one Meal Local’ this autumn. We’ve added a new recipe … Read More

Briam [August – October]
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A seriously tasty dish hailing from Crete, which warms us with memories of the summer sun through its use of … Read More

LCWO Newsletter Summer 2017
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Catch up on our latest news, including plans for our tenth anniversary and a warm ‘hello’ from LCWO’s new Lead … Read More