Autumn Bring & Take
Energy Saving Homes Oxford during Oxford Open Doors
Oxford Preservation Trust are hosting Energy Saving Homes this September! Visit a home in your part of Oxford and find … Read More
Supporting Children in a Time of Climate Crisis
Designed for parents, guardians and adults, this workshop with climate campaigner, Mim Saxl will look at ways to engage children … Read More
Dusk nature walk and full moon fire with wildlife expert Nick Boyd
CANCELLED Whatever-the-weather summer pollinator picnic at Kingfisher Corner
Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Monthly Sunday work party at Hogacre Common Eco Park
Work parties – every first Sunday of the month from 2.00-4.00 pm: Help Hogacre to thrive by planting trees, sowing seeds, … Read More
Rebugging the planet – an insect-loving family afternoon at Hogacre Common
Join us at Hogacre Common Eco Park for a family-friendly talk from Vicki Hird, bug lover and author of ‘Rebugging … Read More
Community heat networks – learning from others making it happen
LCWO is in the process of exploring heat networks, and trying to establish whether one might be an effective and … Read More
Regular Low Carbon North Oxford-run Climate Cafe – come talk about climate change
Bothered about climate change? Come to one of LCON’s warm and friendly climate cafes Climate Cafés provide a supportive space in … Read More
Regular Low Carbon North Oxford-run Climate Cafe – come talk about climate change
Bothered about climate change? Come to one of LCON’s warm and friendly climate cafes Climate Cafés provide a supportive space in … Read More
Oxford Swift City group meeting – come get involved
From Oxford Swift City: Meeting to launch the survey – Tuesday 25 April, 7pm, Town Hall The City Council has … Read More
Adults cycling with confidence – free 2 hour course
Cycle safe training for adults coming to Botley Read on Oxfordshire County Council’s news webpage, or below: Cyclists are being … Read More
Curious Investigators – recycling-themed theatre for 3-7yr olds at the Pegasus
Scribble and Clipboard have a job to do: sort the recycling. But Scribble keeps finding new things to investigate. When … Read More
The Big One – XR spring gathering
Full info: https://extinctionrebellion.uk/the-big-one/ Will you be there? The invitation is for everybody to Unite to Survive at ‘The Big One’ … Read More
Kids Poetry Workshop with Oxford Poetry Library
Join Oxford Poetry Library for this fantastic nature-based poetry workshop for kids between 7-11. Beginning with a nature walk in … Read More
Kiddical Mass
March’s Kiddical Mass was a joy, even in the rain – photos in the Oxford Mail here. The May edition … Read More
Dawn chorus walk and breakfast at Hogacre
Join naturalist Nick Boyd and the Hogacre crew at 5.30 a.m for a fabulous dawn chorus bird spotting guided walk, … Read More
LCWO Management Committee meeting
The LCWO Management Committee meets monthly for an hour to discuss upcoming plans and ideas for new activities. Residents of … Read More
LCWO Management Committee meeting
The LCWO Management Committee meets monthly for an hour to discuss upcoming plans and ideas for new activities. Residents of … Read More
Free expert-guided dawn chorus walk in West Oxford – relaxed edition
Listening to the dawn chorus with someone who knows what to listen out for is something everyone should do at … Read More
Free expert-guided dawn chorus walk in West Oxford – wheelchair friendly route
Listening to the dawn chorus with someone who knows what to listen out for is something everyone should do at … Read More
Energy Advice and warm space at Oxford City Larder: free window kits and more
Join Energy Champions Neville and Mim at Oxford City Larder this week to get freebies and advice. We’ve got our … Read More
Energy Advice at Oxford City Larder
Got worries about heating your home and energy bills? Join us at our first Energy Advice stall at Oxford City … Read More
Energy Advice and warm space at Oxford City Larder
Got worries about heating your home and energy bills? Come to Oxford City Larder and have a chat with West … Read More
A-Wassailing we go!
How do we fix the energy crisis and the climate crisis? Octopus CEO speaker event
Public Meeting – speakers include: • Greg Jackson, CEO, Octopus Energy • Tessa Khan, Director, Uplift UK • Other speakers … Read More
LCWO 2021-22 AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Low Carbon West Oxford will be held at West Oxford Community Centre on Thursday, 3 … Read More
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID Energise! A short history of power in West Oxford – bike tour
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID. We will reschedule it for another time soon, and in the meantime … Read More
Osney Lock Hydro open for Oxford Open Doors
Osney Lock Hydro will be open on Saturday: Osney Lock Hydro is the first community-owned hydro to be built … Read More
Energy Saving Homes does Oxford Open Doors! 4 homes open at various times over the weekend
Oxford Preservation Trust are hosting Energy Saving Homes this September as part of their annual Oxford Open Doors weekend! Visit … Read More
Oxfordshire Great Big Green Week
Oxfordshire Great Big Green Week: a jam-packed week of events across the county. Check out events that LCWO is running … Read More
Consultation on trial traffic filters – VIRTUAL event
Have you heard about our latest transport proposals for Oxford? Oxfordshire County Council wants to trial six new traffic filters … Read More
Consultation on trial traffic filters – IN-PERSON Oxsh County Council event
Have you heard about our latest transport proposals for Oxford? Oxfordshire County Council wants to trial six new traffic filters … Read More
St Frideswide’s Church eco day – details coming soon
Details to follow
Climate Cafe in Eynsham (facilitated by CPA member Paula Maddison)
A Climate Café is a supportive space in which to share with others how the climate crisis is affecting us … Read More
Film launch: 7 bitesize films to help you save energy and money
Join us for the launch of seven 2-3 minute bite-sized films made by Oxford Communities for Zero Carbon. See how … Read More
Launch of the LCWO Environmental Business Scorecard, ‘Not-So-Super-Stores?’
Launch of Low Carbon West Oxford’s corporate environmental scorecard About this event As part of Low Carbon West Oxford’s carbon … Read More
Workshop for Diocese of Oxford – cheap energy saving tips (private event, part of Great Big Green Week)
Energy Saving Homes Virtual Open Home: Oakthorpe Road
During Great Big Green Week, visit an Energy Saving Home in Oxford by Zoom from the comfort of your own … Read More
Energy Saving Homes Virtual Open Home: Hutchcomb Road
During Great Big Green Week, visit an Energy Saving Home in Oxford by Zoom from the comfort of your own … Read More
Energy Saving Homes Virtual Open Home: Cornwallis Road
During Great Big Green Week, visit an Energy Saving Home in Oxford by Zoom from the comfort of your own … Read More
Energy Saving Homes Virtual Open Home: South Street
During Great Big Green Week, visit an Energy Saving Home in Oxford by Zoom from the comfort of your own … Read More
Tour of Energy Saving Homes in West Oxford – open to OPT members only
Energy Saving Homes in West Oxford Visit two Oxford homes within ten minutes’ walk of each other and explore the … Read More
Energy Savings Homes at Oxford Open Doors
Are you wondering how to start with making your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, and saving on … Read More
The future of transport in Oxford (CoHSAT event – ONLINE and live)
LIVE STREAM LINK: https://fb.me/e/2SvnR0OUD The Council is planning the most sweeping changes to Oxford transport since Cornmarket was pedestrianised in … Read More
LCWO/Oxford City Larder COOK-OFF at West Oxford Fun Day
Join LCWO and Oxford City Larder for this Beet-the-Waste inspired COOK-OFF at this year’s West Oxford Fun Day! Details of … Read More
Dr. Bike – Free Bike Maintenance Sessions – West Oxford Fun Day
Free 30-min bike maintenance slots with Cyclox at West Oxford Community Association’s (WOCA) annual Fun Day in Botley. Book here! … Read More
Energy Prices, Climate Crisis: What can we do?
We face two big challenges: a changing climate and fast rising energy prices. There are common solutions – saving energy … Read More
Energy Saving Homes
Over 40 homes are opening their doors to the public over a 10-day period. Visit to see all types of … Read More
Energy Saving Fair
Join us this Sunday at Oxford Town Hall for stalls, freebies to help cut your fuel bills and a series … Read More
Clothes Swap
Introduction to Permaculture
Saturday to Sunday £180 Permaculture Association Certificated Course Click Here for More Info. A wonderfully inspiring weekend in an idyllic … Read More
The Big Badger Debate: Who is manipulating the bTB data? [Badger Trust event]
Book now for a FREE webinar on Wednesday, 13 April 2022, at 7pm. A new scientific paper, published in … Read More
Stay Warm, Save Energy! Practical advice on saving energy
This Saturday, LCWO is on a panel at this event about home energy: An afternoon of talks, discussion and … Read More
Doughnut Economics March with Kate Raworth
Join the march and raise public awareness of Doughnut Economics Support the motion for Oxford City Council to adopt Doughnut … Read More
Meeting about the future of Tumbling Bay – part 2
Council Officers will be at Tumbling Bay on Monday the 7th March from 5.00pm to discuss current proposals to deal … Read More
Meeting about the future of Tumbling Bay
Council Officers will be at Tumbling Bay on Monday the 7th March from 5.00pm to discuss current proposals to deal … Read More
Love Your Stuff REPAIR CAFE at West Oxford Fun Day
LCWO is partnering up with Share Oxford to run a LOVE YOUR STUFF Repair Cafe at this year’s West Oxford … Read More
RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
This weekend is the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch! It is free to take part, and is a lovely … Read More
TODAY: Special OxFOE meeting about the new County Transport plan
The new County Transport plan The Oxfordshire County Council Local Transport and Connectivity Plan is now being consulted on. The … Read More
Make your business energy efficient | ESOx Expert Webinar
Do you know anyone who works in Cleantech, Pharma, Manufacturing – or is moving office in Oxfordshire? They are warmly … Read More
LCWO AGM
Hold the date: it’s the LCWO AGM!
Why it really matters what we feel about climate change – a free, online ACT Now workshop with Jo Hamilton
We are really pleased to be offering this free online workshop with Jo Hamilton to explore the importance of what … Read More
The West Oxford Arts & Crafts Christmas Market
Walk or cycle to your local community centre and buy Christmas gifts direct from the makers. Sat 27 November 11am … Read More
The West Oxford Arts & Crafts Christmas Market
Walk or cycle to your local community centre and buy Christmas gifts direct from the makers. Sat 27 November 11am … Read More
POSTPONED Decolonising the Environmental Movement [Futures Landscapes Festival event]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE WILL READVERTISE IT WHEN IT IS RESCHEDULED. Join the organisers of the … Read More
Global day for Climate Justice – Broad Street Rally
Saturday Nov. 6th is the Global Day of Action around the UN COP26 global climate conference. There will be a … Read More
Global day for Climate Justice – feeder march from the West
Saturday Nov. 6th is the Global Day of Action around the UN COP26 global climate conference. There will be a … Read More
Making your environmental organisation more climate resilient
A two-hour workshop from our friend Jo McAndrews: As environmental educators we are best placed to offer vital support … Read More
Children and eco-anxiety : a call to action – a 90 minute online seminar.
Free online seminar by our friend Jo McAndrews: Whether our children become resilient or traumatised in the face of the … Read More
Gobal Climate Strike – Oxford
We’re striking again globally and here in Oxford! The climate crisis does not exist in a vacuum; the various other … Read More
Walk for Life on Earth
Join the opening event of the Great Big Green Week – a walk from Frideswide Sq (by Oxford Rail Station) … Read More
Oxfordshire Great Big Green Week launch event
Oxfordshire’s Great Big Green Week launches with the ‘Walk for Life on Earth’ (12.30) and an opening party in Broad … Read More
Make a plastic waste time capsule – junk art workshop with Groovy Su
Apple drop-off weekends
Drop your apples and pears off in the front garden at 22 Oatlands Road this weekend. No need to knock, … Read More
Apple drop-off weekends
Drop your apples and pears off in the front garden at 22 Oatlands Road this weekend. No need to knock, … Read More
Apple drop-off weekends
Drop your apples and pears off in the front garden at 22 Oatlands Road this weekend. No need to knock, … Read More
Apple drop-off at LOVE YOUR STUFF
Drop your apples and pears off at our Repair Cafe drop-off point at WOCA today, and get your broken electricals … Read More
Apple drop-off at Beet the Waste
Drop your apples and pears off at our Beet the Waste cookup drop-off point at the Tap Social Movement today, … Read More
Apple drop-off weekend 1
Drop your apples and pears off in the front garden at 22 Oatlands Road this weekend. No need to knock, … Read More
Rebecca Nestor: Talking Climate Change (online event by Low Carbon Hub)
This interactive workshop aims to build confidence to open up conversations about the climate crisis, that can sometimes be difficult. … Read More
Beet the Waste ‘Ready, Steady, Cookup!’ at Tap Social with lunch from Damascus Rose Kitchen
We’re thrilled that our Beet the Waste mini food fest is happening again this year at Tap Social … Read More
Free darning workshop at LOVE YOUR STUFF Repair Cafe
From expert darner and workshop lead Amber Grant: Darn It! I’ve got a hole in my favourite sweater! It’s a … Read More
Second Hand September
Get involved in Oxfam’s Second Hand September. Buy only second hand clothes for 30 days or more. And donate your … Read More
Climate Cafe Online (Climate Psychology Alliance event)
A climate café is a hospitable, empathetic space where fears & uncertainties about our climate & ecological crisis can be … Read More
Cafe at Hogacre open!
Our friends at the Cafe at Hogacre are serving delicious light lunches and afternoon tea on Sundays. Here’s an example … Read More
UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE COP26
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 … Read More
Osney Lock Hydro Open Doors – booking essential
Oxford’s first community-owned hydro and fish pass makes this section of the river freely passable for the first time in … Read More
The Lost Words: nature & poetry free workshop
Nature poetry workshop for 7-14 year olds and families About this event We are delighted to welcome Oxford Poetry Library … Read More
From the Ground Up: Stories of Climate Action – exhibition at the Old Fire Station to celebrate 20 years of CAG
A celebration of 20 years of the Community Action Group (CAG) Oxfordshire project. CAG have curated a collection of 20 … Read More
Oxfordshire Great Big Green Week
Check out all the events happening across Oxfordshire as part of Oxfordshire Great Big Green Week!
Hedgehog awareness week
Great Big Green Week
DEADLINE for initial ideas for active travel themed Community Ideas Fund
Community Ideas Fund Do you have an idea that can help people in your community to walk or cycle more? … Read More
Energy in your communities, what’s possible?
The Energy Collaborate is co-ordinated by CAG and Low Carbon Hub. Come along to discuss renewable energy solutions for your … Read More
Oxford Light Festival Window Wanderland
We’re no longer organising a LCWO #windowwanderland next week, but you can still join the fab #oxlightfest window trail map, … Read More
Local elections 2021
Information to help you make your mind up at the polls: Responses to the Communities for Zero Carbon Oxford election … Read More
Outdoor Repair Cafe: bikes and sharpening
Share Oxford is hosting an outdoor socially distanced Repair Cafe for bikes and sharpening About this Event We’re delighted to … Read More
Autumn Bring & Take + home energy and bills advice
Roll up, roll up for the autumn edition of our fabulous biannual Bring & Take! We’re kicking of Oxfordshire’s Great … Read More
Spring Bring & Take
Hurray, the Bring & Take is BACK!
West Oxford Tree planting
Let’s plant 500 trees and create a forest of words! It’s a very sad fact that only 13% of the … Read More
POSPONED – Tree planting
Let’s plant 500 trees and create a forest of words! It’s a very sad fact that only 13% of the … Read More
LOVE YOUR STUFF Repair Cafe
Don’t throw it away, get it repaired! Our repair cafe is BACK. We’ll have volunteers ready to repair small electrical … Read More
Oxford Swift City Meeting – first swift has arrived, join the survey!
First swift sighting in Oxfordshire The first swift reported in the county was at Farmoor yesterday spotted by Dave Lowe, … Read More
Many Voices Collection pop-up library at Flo’s
Come and check out the wonderful Many Voices Collection and be one of the first to borrow books donated by … Read More
West Oxford Environmental Business Scorecard open meeting
Join us to find out what we have done so far and how you can be part of what happens … Read More
An Active Travel conference for Oxford and Oxfordshire (CoHSAT event)
Join us on 15 April 2021 for the second CoHSAT conference, where we will be discussing all things active travel … Read More
West Oxford litter pick
A gang from the West Oxford Naturehood Group have been litter picking this spring and are planning another outing from … Read More
Improving your home to use less energy
‘Meet’ local people who have made changes big or small to their homes, and explore domestic energy use with experts … Read More
Talking food and climate
An expert-led workshop for anyone keen to explore how diet and food choices impact the climate, hear about inspiring projects … Read More
How to care for fruit trees
A tree’s not just for planting! How to care for fruit trees Richard Vernon Wednesday … Read More
Talking waste and climate
An expert-led opportunity to explore and further understand how our relationship with stuff, consumption and waste impacts the climate. LCWO … Read More
Free CAT Webinar – Coping with the climate crisis – with Ro Randall
Join us for the next in our series of free online webinars. On 17 February, psychotherapist and climate author Ro … Read More
Can low carbon groups include EVERYONE?
Speaker: Lizzie Couves (MSc in Sustainable Urbanism) Lizzie will present her research on the impact of low carbon community … Read More
Can the UK lead on climate change? The CEE Bill and our future
Climate Action Event #BacktheBill #CEEbill About this Event Join the CEE Bill Alliance Oxfordshire as we celebrate our climate change … Read More
Britain Talks Climate: A toolkit for engaging the British public [Climate Outreach Webinar]
Against a backdrop of growing concern about polarisation, Britain Talks Climate provides an evidence-based, shared and strategic understanding of the … Read More
Facing the climate crisis: how to maximise your leverage and contribute effectively to systemic change – course of 3 workshops, limited spaces
A series of three consecutive workshops by LCWO and Oxfam, for individuals with an active interest in climate issues What … Read More
What’s the harm in flying? [Free online LCON event]
What is the true contribution of flying to climate change? How does flying affect my personal carbon footprint? Why do … Read More
Apple Day at Hogacre Common Eco Park – PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Celebrate Apple Day at Hogacre Common this Sunday, 25th October 2-4pm. Pre-booking required – on your own or groups of … Read More
Trust and Climate Change: information for teaching in a digital age – KidsCAN presentation
Repair cafe – bikes and electricals – booking essential
West Oxford Naturehood virtual launch night – with wildlife expert Dr Daniel Hayhow
Join the LCWO and Naturehood teams, and members of the West Oxford community, for the online launch of our new … Read More
Towards a a green and fair recovery – with Anneliese Dodds MP [special Oxford FoE webinar]
Oxford Friends of the Earth invite you to a special webinar with Anneliese Dodds, MP for Oxford East and Shadow … Read More
Final chance to drop off your apples to make West Oxford Apple Juice!
Drop off your apples to be part of making West Oxford Apple Juice! For full information, including guidance … Read More
Drop off your apples to make West Oxford Apple Juice!
Drop off your apples to be part of making West Oxford Apple Juice! For full information, including guidance … Read More
How to talk to kids about climate change in a safe and empowering way – LCWO/KidsCAN/ACT Now workshop as part of CAG Fresh Thinking Series
An introduction to some of the current thinking about how to communicate with children about climate change in a way … Read More
An introduction to Cosy Homes Oxfordshire: a one-stop shop for improving energy efficiency in the home
Cosy Homes Oxfordshire is a one-stop-shop home retrofit service, enabling homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes throughout … Read More
Series of webinars on the importance of energy efficiency for businesses [Energy Solutions Oxford/ OxFutures]
Join us for webinars on energy efficiency for businesses This autumn Energy Solutions Oxfordshire is holding a series of fortnightly … Read More
Community Coffee Morning: engaging your community and setting up social media (Low Carbon Hub event with LCWO)
LCWO’s Mim will be speaking at this week’s Low Carbon Hub Community Coffee Morning from 11-12.30. The session this week … Read More
Oxford 2040: panel discussion
What are your hopes for Oxford 2040? A screening of Damon Gameau’s inspirational film 2040 and an online panel discussion … Read More
Watch 2040 online
What are your hopes for Oxford 2040? A screening of Damon Gameau’s inspirational film 2040 and an online panel discussion … Read More
The time is now for a green and fair recovery – VIRTUAL LOBBY
Reposted from OxFOE website – note for West Oxford, Layla Moran is at 17.15: The Time Is Now – national … Read More
Celebrating our city’s swifts – with Oxford Swift City group (online event)
In Swift Awareness Week, join Oxford Swift City and hosts LCWO for an introduction to the wonderful swifts currently dancing … Read More
Sustainable Fashion – the environmental impacts of the clothing sector and what we can do about it
Clothing production and disposal account for about 10% of annual carbon emissions – more than those of all international flights … Read More
Simple actions to make your space wildlife-friendly! Instagram Live event with Naturehood
From out friends at Naturehood/Earthwatch this Friday: This week is #GardenWildlifeWeek and #GrowingForWellbeingWeek! We’re celebrating with an Instagram Live event … Read More
Helping people and policy makers choose cycling: Scott Dougal, British Cycling – webinar by Trail Unknown
Tom Shopland, a West Oxford local, is one part of the Trail Unknown team, and this week, he is running … Read More
Inspiration for digital activism – online event from 350.org
The world has changed a lot in the past few months, and this means the climate justice movement has had … Read More
How can doughnut economics be applied to Oxford? with Kate Raworth [free external online event]
Join renowned economist Kate Raworth for a discussion on the “doughnut” economic model, and how it can be implemented in … Read More
Build Back Better Bike Action!
From our local rebels: As the lockdown begins to ease, Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council are considering ways … Read More
What We Do With How We Feel About Climate Change – ZOOM event with Jo Hamilton
From facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/183423169559440/ You are warmly invited to our second online event as part of our free seminar series run … Read More
POSTPONED: ACT Now for the Climate: Waste workshop at FLO’S
We’ve cloned our ACT Now workshop programme and it is now happening in Florence Park! FREE WORKSHOPS to help you … Read More
ACT Now for the Climate: Homes Energy workshop at FLO’S
FREE WORKSHOPS to help you fight the climate crisis About this Event Join us – LEAF (Local Environmental Action Florence … Read More
ACT Now for the Climate: Food workshop at FLO’S
We’ve cloned our ACT Now workshop programme and it is now happening in Florence Park! FREE WORKSHOPS to help you … Read More
Getting the Family on Board – how to do a Family Climate Emergency Assembly
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From What Is to What If: Unleashing the Power of Imagination to Create the Future We Want – Rob Hopkins at the Oxford Literary Festival
Environmentalist and founder of the international Transition Towns movement Rob Hopkins says true creative and positive thinking is in decline … Read More
St Frideswide’s churchyard nature morning – come and help out
For anyone sad about the tree planting which is once again postponed, here’s a great way to support local wildlife … Read More
Leap into Action – The Botley & North Hinksey Big Green Day – with mini LCWO Bring & Take
For those of you who missed our Harvest Bring & Take, you might be pleased to learn there is a … Read More
Climate resilience, social justice and sustainability – Fairtrade Fortnight Showcase Event
To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, the Estates Services, Museum of Natural History and the Oxford Partnership for Operationalising the Conservation Hierarchy … Read More
Valentine’s Day Youth Strike
The next Youth Strike for Climate Action falls on Valentine’s day. All welcome.
Oxford Permaculture Picturehouse presents ‘Inhabit’
Hope on your bike and head East to check out the Permaculture Picturehouse, showing thought provoking films once a month! … Read More
Oxford’s Future Travel – Drivers of Change (CoHSAT conference)
Join us to discuss the impacts of LTCP5 on different road users, develop our CoHSAT position and inform member feedback. … Read More
FIRST CLIMATE STRIKE OF THE DECADE
Hosted by Oxford Youth Strike – UKSCN and XR Youth Oxfordshire: We know that some people are getting bored of … Read More
Animals on the move (free external event about animal migration)
From ocean-crossing birds to tiny butterflies, from trout to toads – many animals migrate to escape the cold, find food … Read More
Jumble Fever 2020 (external event)
Jumble Fever — Charity Jumble Sale — Saturday 18th January — 11am – 4pm Bring & buy – 🛍️ CLOTHING … Read More
Introduction to LCWO’s work on teaching kids about climate in a safe and empowering way
Following our AGM at 7pm, join us for drinks and a quick introduction to our work with children, exploring how … Read More
How to talk to kids about climate change in a safe and empowering way [private workshop for ECI]
Workshop exploring how we talk to kids in a safe and empowering way for members of the Environmental Change Institute, … Read More
Screening of 2040 + Q&A with director Damon Gameau & Kate Raworth
Screening of 2040 + Q&A with director Damon Gameau, Kate Raworth of Doughnut Economics Action Lab + Special Guests About … Read More
Food Waste Escape Room – planning session! [Replenish & CAG Oxfordshire event]
From our friends at Replenish: Come along to a day-long workshop to find out how you can get involved with … Read More
Green Fair 2019
From the team behind the Green Fair: Our fabulous Green Fair is back this December! Everyone’s favourite Winter Fair in … Read More
Connecting Oxford: have your say!
Join us to understand the impacts of Connecting Oxford on different road users, develop our CoHSAT response and inform member … Read More
POSTPONED TO AUTUMN Come plant 500 trees in West Oxford
Flooding has once more derailed our tree planting at Oatlands. Fingers crossed we will manage to get the poor … Read More
POSTPONED till Spring 2020: West Oxford TREE PLANTING
Due to flooding at the planting site, this event has been postponed until Spring 2020. For other tree pkanting events … Read More
Low Carbon West Oxford AGM
Papers and details now available here.
CARING FOR OURSELVES, CARING FOR THE EARTH – DAY OF MINDFULNESS (Event from Oxford TNH Sangha)
This day of mindfulness offers an opportunity to come back to the present moment and acknowledge our feelings about our … Read More
CARING FOR OURSELVES, CARING FOR THE EARTH – Day of Mindfulness with Oxford Thich Nhat Hanh Sangha
This day of mindfulness offers an opportunity to come back to the present moment and acknowledge our feelings about our … Read More
West Oxford tree planting – come show you’re keen!
Planting trees is something we can all do right now to combat climate change. To date, LCWO volunteers have planted … Read More
Teaching, geography and the climate emergency
Teaching, geography and the climate emergency – lecture for geography teachers and others interested in geography, climate change and education … Read More
Family bike ride in support of the Global Climate Strike
Oxford Extinction Rebellion and Parents for Future are joining forces with a mass family bike ride to show support for … Read More
Sustainable Wheatley Swap Shop (no clothes or shoes)
For those missing our usual Harvest Bring & Take, Sustainable Wheatley have one in October: Bring useful stuff that … Read More
OxSwap at Silvie’s
For anyone feeling the whole left by the cancellation of this autumn’s Bring & Take, here’s another option from our … Read More
Zero-waste pop-up and Clothes Swap – SHARE Oxford
For anyone feeling the whole left by the cancellation of this autumn’s Bring & Take, here’s another option from our … Read More
Primary & EY teacher training with Jo McAndrews: Supporting children in the face of ecological crisis
Jo McAndrews with Annie Davy This course is for primary school staff and early years colleagues who are concerned about … Read More
Let’s Talk about Climate – series of 6 FREE interactive workshops for 15-19yr olds [Ox Uni Museum of Natural History]
At Oxford University Museum of Natural History Every Saturday from 10am – 1pm between 14th September and 2nd November 2019 … Read More
Big Butterfly Count [Butterfly Conservation event – takes 15 minutes to do!]
The big butterfly count is a nationwide survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment. It was … Read More
XR Oxford Art-Science Extravaganza [XR Oxford & Natural History Museum event]
Join us for an extravaganza in collaboration with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, with mass actions and talks … Read More
XR Oxford Non-Violent Direct Action Training [XR Oxford event]
Get prepared to take part in non-violent direct actions with Extinction Rebellion! XR Oxford is offering free NVDA training for … Read More
Art-Science EXtravaganza planning/social event [XR Oxford event]
Dear Rebels, You are warmly invited to join us at a gathering at FLO’s cafe on Wednesday 31st July from … Read More
Like Riding a Bike: Co-creating a cycling environment for 9s to 90s [Cyclox & Oxford Brookes University]
A conference about how to get people who used to cycle, or have never cycled, onto bikes. About this Event … Read More
Climate Strike! Organising for Sept 20th [external event organised by consortium]
Opportunity to discuss and participate in planning for the September 20th strikes, organised by group of different interested parties. Facebook … Read More
Trees for Climate: Oxfordshire [Oxford FoE meeting]
Oxford FoE meeting to discuss tree planting. LCWO will also be holding a West-Oxford-planting-specific meeting at the end of September, … Read More
West Oxford joins the Global Climate Strike
Pledge to strike in support here: https://globalclimatestrike.net/#join Information about how to support the climate strikes: https://350.org/support-climate-strikes/ Full updates of Oxford-based … Read More
ONLINE WORKSHOP: Understanding how our money choices impact the climate (ACT Now workshop 6)
ZOOM DETAILS to join: DETAILS FOR ZOOM: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: May 2, 2020 11:00 AM … Read More
POSTPONED: Cosy Homes Oxfordshire: why retrofit and how CHO can help with its new app
POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER EASTER! Come & hear why we need to make our homes energy efficient (+ warmer, healthier, … Read More
LOVE YOUR STUFF – West Oxford Repair Cafe 8/2/20
Bring your broken bikes, blunt garden tools and kitchen utensils, clothes in need of a patch up, household electricals that … Read More
Talking Waste & Climate (ACT Now workshop 5, open to all)
Come along to our third monthly ACT Now workshop and have a think about how our relationship to stuff and … Read More
ACT Now workshop 4: transport
join us at the next installment of our Act NOW programme, a free workshop exploring TRANSPORT & CLIMATE CHANGE, with … Read More
Let’s talk about food and climate change (ACT Now workshop)
More info coming soon
Understanding HOME ENERGY (ACT Now programme workshop, free & open to all)
A FREE expert-led workshop to explore how your home energy use effects your carbon footprint and impacts the climate. Downloads … Read More
ACT Now Workshop 1: programme intro & how to prep for your footprint
ACT Now Programme – find out more drop-in
ACT Now drop-in come & find out more event Worried about the climate emergency? Wondering what ACTion you can take? … Read More
Kids CAN network meeting [invite only]
LCWO is bringing together Oxfordshire organisations and individuals with a particular interest or role in engaging and supporting children in … Read More
LCWO Kids CAN introduction with St Barnabas C of E Primary Year 5
LCWO will join colleagues from Osney Lock Hydro and the Low Carbon Hub to welcome a group of Year 5 … Read More
Kids CAN Climate Challenge assembly at Tyndale Community School [private school event]
LCWO will be running a KidsCAN assembly with Rose Hill and Iffley Low Carbon at Tyndale Community School. Link to … Read More
LCWO at St Barnabas School Eco Week – Kids CAN Climate Challenge workshops
LCWO will be joining the Low Carbon Hub at St Barnabas C of E Primary School’s Eco Week, to run … Read More
LCWO Kids CAN Climate Challenge sessions at West Oxford Community Primary School
LCWO at West Oxford Community Primary’s Geography & Weather Multi-Intelligence Day We are lucky enough to have been invited into … Read More
XR Oxford: lnsania – an Alternative Encaenia [external event]
Message from XR Oxford: The University of XR will be awarding honorary degrees to Greta Thunberg and Sir David … Read More
Midsummer volunteer meal at Hogacre Common Eco Park [invite only]
Private event.
St Frideswide Bee Friendly Day
Don’t forget the Bee Friendly Day at St Frideswides on Saturday 15 June! A free family friendly day with lots … Read More
Osney Power Trophy – West Oxford Energy Challenge returns! OSNEY RESIDENTS ONLY
Remember last summer’s West Oxford Climate Challenge? Well, if you live on Osney, this summer is YOUR chance to take … Read More
How to Avoid Climate Breakdown (Oxford) [New Internationalist event]
Very interesting event being run by New Internationalist: It’s official – climate change is happening faster than we thought. As … Read More
Midsummer Meander river-themed junk art workshop with Groovy Su [private event]
Community artist and junk art QUEEN Groovy Su (see this article about her in the Oxford Mail) is joining Year … Read More
Schools, clean air and active transport [OxFoE event]
A growing number of schools across the county are active on environmental issues. High on the list for many is … Read More
How do we clean up Britain’s air? A Clean Air Day discussion [OxFoE event]
Text from facebook event: Urgent action is needed across all levels of government and business to clean Britain’s toxic air … Read More
LCWO Clean Air Day Art Installation & Outreach at Bonn Square
We’re parking a car in Bonn Square and filling it with smoke (safely, and stc by Oxford City Council’s Events … Read More
Teach Green – Environmental Kids Club at WOCA for children aged 7-11
LCWO is bringing Oxford Hub’s FREE Teach Green environmental club to West Oxford this autumn. Sign your child up here: … Read More
Oxfordshire Reuses – Zero Waste Festival [OGW]
You are cordially invited to Oxfordshire Reuses – a one-of-a-kind zero waste festival where you can love your clothes and … Read More
Seizing the Climate Moment: Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist and 350.org founder
Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, the first global, grassroots climate change movement, will give the Deneke Lecture at LMH. 350.org … Read More
Oxford’s Big Green Day Out [OGW event]
The biggest and best environmental festival in the county! On June 8 2019 our fabulous free & family-friendly event returns … Read More
Oxford Eid Extravaganza and Environment Football Cup [OGW]
This event is done in collaboration with the Oxford Eid Extravaganza and supported by the Diversity Football League. Date: Sunday … Read More
Holding Against Extremes: mothering and making in a time of climate emergency [Exhibition]
Exhibition, with opening event (details for opening event here).
Holding Against Extremes: mothering and making in a time of climate emergency [Opening Event]
Opening event, part of longer exhibition.
West Oxford Midsummer Meander
DOWNLOAD the map for the trail here – limited paper copies available over the weekend from WOCA and at the … Read More
Talking to children about climate change – 2 LCWO workshops at Wood Festival 2019
Two workshops open to attendees of Wood Festival 2019, delivered as part of Extinction Rebellion, exploring how we talk to … Read More
Talking to children about climate change – 2 LCWO workshops at Wood Festival 2019
Two workshops open to attendees of Wood Festival 2019, delivered as part of Extinction Rebellion, exploring how we talk to … Read More
CANCELLED: no walk to Hogacre today as cafe not open until June
There will be no walk to Hogacre today, as previously advertised on our printed annual calendar, as the cafe is … Read More
Talk & walk – West Oxford to Hogacre Common Eco Park
This event is now fully booked. If you want to hear about future ones, please join the monthly newsletter or … Read More
Talk & walk
Feeling angry/desperate/helpless/excited about the #ClimateEmergency? Chances are, others around you are feeling similar things. Join us for a short walk … Read More
West Oxford Pioneers balsam bash [private event]
Supporting children in the face of climate change
A talk and discussion with child psychologist, Jo McAndrews. Find more information about Jo and her work here: https://www.facebook.com/parentsaction/ … Read More
Cosy Homes Oxfordshire – Supplier Engagement Event
Funded by the BEIS, we are building a home retrofit scheme for Oxfordshire using the successful delivery mechanism, RetrofitWorks. Although … Read More
Kingfisher Corner relaunch party! Build a bat box and more
Following our Bring & Take in the morning, we’ll be re-launching the beautiful Kingfisher Corner wildlife site with a little … Read More
Parents of Oxford: Support the Climate Strikes!
Youth Strike for Climate Oxford
Youth Strike for Climate Oxford
From the facebook event page: The world’s youth are waking up! This is our opportunity to show the government … Read More
Developing Oxford City council’s Zero Carbon action plan – a climate cafe with Cllr Tom Hayes
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT AND WILL LIKELY SELL OUT. LAST FEW TICKETS VIA EVENTBRITE. Councillor … Read More
LCWO Climate Cafe: Climate Emergency – what next?
The IPCC has given us 12 years to combat this climate catastrophe. And Oxford City Council has declared a Climate … Read More
Turning towards our feelings about Climate Emergency [external workshop]
An experiential participatory workshop drawing on ‘The Work that Reconnects’ from the work of Joanna Macy, John Seed, et al. … Read More
Support Oxford City Councillors in declaring Climate Emergency
The City Council will vote on a motion declaring Climate Emergency on Monday 28th January. Rumour has it the motion … Read More
Craftivism Meetup [CAG event]
Do you want to get crafty for a cause this winter? Following a successful event and discussion on craftivism in … Read More
Petrol Hybrid Electric Vehicles – owning and running a PHEV [West Oxford Academy talk by Nevile Scrivener]
LCWO member Neville Scrivener will be talking at the West Oxford Academy about owning his petrol hybrid electric vehicle, and … Read More
Halting the Expressway – No Expressway Alliance Conference
Conference 10am – 1pm Workshop 1pm – 4pm This conference is open to all organisations and people opposing the proposed … Read More
The joys (and sorrows) of energy use
Does high consumption make us happier? As much as we like it not to be true, electricity consumption correlates positively … Read More
Osney Lock Hydro Maintenance morning
Could you spare an hour or so to help out at Osney Lock Hydro’s spring clean morning? Join them down … Read More
Wassailing at Hogacre Common Eco Park
Join the Hogacre Common Eco Park crew to bless the orchard. More details coming soon.
Wassailing at Hogacre Common Eco Park (TIME TBC)
Join the Hogacre Common Eco Park crew to bless the orchard. Full details to follow!
Tumbling Bay Fish Pass info evening
Changes afoot at Tumbling Bay? Come and find out more this Thursday! The Environment Agency is about to apply … Read More
TANDEM FESTIVAL 2018
Rose Hill Cycling Festival
Come and celebrate everyday cycling for everyone. Interested in cycling or starting cycling? Want to learn how to fix your … Read More
Blueprint unveiling: Oxfordshire Liveable Streets
The next stage of Oxford Goes Dutch is now launching, and it looks VERY interesting: We’re unveiling our exciting blueprint … Read More
Nature Rights
A very interesting-looking Oxford Green Week event brought to you by colleagues of the duo who brought Oxford in 8 … Read More
Be part of it! Creating a “One Planet Oxfordshire”
Come and find out about the new One Planet Oxfordshire initiative. “Helping Oxfordshire move towards a greener and healthier future … Read More
Soil & Soul – A women’s day retreat in Wytham village – run by Ally Stott
A West Oxford resident, Ally Stott is a Craniosacral Therapist and Psychotherapist with a Wholearth approach that is rooted in … Read More
Oxford’s Big Green Day Out
Oxford’s Big Green Day Out The biggest and best environmental festival in the county! On June 9th 2018 our fabulous … Read More
Carbon footprinting slots 9-16 [Street by Street participants only]
To book your slot, email mim@lcwo.org.uk. Slots are booked on a first come first served basis.
Carbon footprinting slots 1-8 [Street by Street participants only]
To book your slot, email mim@lcwo.org.uk. Slots are booked on a first come first served basis.
BEET THE WASTE is BACK!
Yup, cake competition, Ready Steady Cook, live music and locally-brewed beer… back for round 2.
NEW DATE Street by Street FOOD, WASTE & TRANSPORT workshop (for Street by Street participants only)
The seconf of two workshops for Street by Street participants. This one will focus on reducing our carbon footprint through … Read More
Street by Street HOME ENERGY workshop (for Street by Street participants only)
NEW DATE NEW DATE NEW DATE – plus link for registration. The first of two workshops for Street by … Read More
Air pollution in Oxford – making a real difference [Oxford FOE event]
Oxfordshire Clean Air Action and Oxford Friends of the Earth invite all groups and people active on air pollution to … Read More
Repairer Training
Fancy getting some good repair skills under your belt for free? This training with Bicester Green is part of the … Read More
Repairer Training
Fancy getting some good repair skills under your belt for free? This training with Bicester Green is part of the … Read More
Going Dutch: learning from Groningen’s cycling city success
Come for an evening of Dutch inspiration, dutch courage c/o our lovely hosts Tap Social, and seriously yummy burgers from … Read More
A-Wassailing we go at Hogacre Common Eco Park
Oxford Vegan Festival (external event)
Talking Climate — science & faith (Climate Outreach event)
From Climate Outreach: What can we learn from an award-winning climate scientist and Christian based in Texas about how to … Read More
Launch of the Claudia Charter for Safer Cycling in Oxford
From the Broken Spoke Bike Co-op website: Six months ago, our friend Claudia Comberti was killed while riding her bike … Read More
CAG Network Skill Share (CAG event)
Join other Community Action Groups at the fifth annual CAG Network Skill Share. The CAG Network Skill Share is the … Read More
Dawn Chorus at Kingfisher Corner
Rise and shine and join bird expert Dominic Woodfield for a guided walk, listening to the Dawn Chorus in some … Read More
Harvest Bring & Take
Role on the Harvest B&T! Join your community, get rid of things you no longer want, and find some new … Read More
Spring Bring & Take
The Spring Bring & Take is back! Join your community, get rid of things you no longer want, and find … Read More
Spring Bring & Take
Spring Bring & Take – details to follow…
Harvest Bring & Take 2018 plus REPAIR CAFE
Hold the date! The Bring & Take is back, with Repair Cafe to boot…
Spring Bring & Take 2018 (NB no repair cafe)
The Spring Bring & Take is back! Join your community, get rid of things you no longer want, and find … Read More
Harvest Festival at Hogacre Common Eco Park
Details coming soon
Harvest Festival & LCWO Birthday Fire at Hogacre Common Eco Park
Join us at the annual Hogacre Common Eco Park Harvest Festival and celebrate 10 years of LCWO fun & action. … Read More
West Oxford’s community-sourced eco-heritage bike tour
Hop on your bike and join us as we take you on a bike ride exploring the hidden histories of … Read More
CANCELLED West Oxford’s community-sourced eco-heritage bike tour [WALKING VERSION]
Please note: this event has been CANCELLED due to illness and will be rescheduled for 2018. Thanks! This is the … Read More
West Oxford’s community-sourced eco-heritage bike tour
Hop on your bike and join us as we take you on a bike ride exploring the hidden histories of … Read More
Bike tour drop-in planning & mapping session
Come along to this free workshop and help us design the West Oxford community-sourced eco-heritage BIKE TOUR! As part of … Read More
Free guided accessible Tree Trail walk
West Oxford in 8 Breaths – alternative walking tour by torchlight
Following the success of the central Oxford walking tour, Oxford in 8 Breaths comes to West Oxford for a specially … Read More
West Oxford in 8 Breaths – alternative walking tour
Following the success of the central Oxford walking tour, Oxford in 8 Breaths comes to West Oxford for a specially … Read More
Guided tour of Osney Lock Hydro
30 minute tour of the first community-owned hydro built on the Thames. Booking essential – book here.
Guided tour of Osney Lock Hydro
30 minute tour of the first community-owned hydro built on the Thames. Booking essential – book here.
Osney Lock Hydro maintenance morning
Come and help with gardening and general site maintenance. More info: www.osneylockhydro.org.uk.
Guided tour of Osney Lock Hydro
30 minute tour of the first community-owned hydro built on the Thames. Booking essential – book here.
Guided tour of Osney Lock Hydro
30 minute tour of the first community-owned hydro built on the Thames. Booking essential – book here.
LCWO’s 10th anniversary Beet the Waste food & music fest at Tap Social
* Watch cooks battle it out in our live Ready, Steady Cook, using ingredients from the Oxford Food Bank * … Read More
Whatever-the-weather family-friendly teddy bear’s tea party
Bring a blanket, friends, snacks & your favourite teddy bear and join us at this beautiful, hidden nature reserve in … Read More
Harvest Bring & Take
Join us for the autumn edition of our biannual event: bring items to pass on, help yourself to new treasures. … Read More
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