Sustainable Wantage

Sustainable Wantage is a Community Action Group, part of a network of over 100 similar CAGs across Oxfordshire, focused on activities that protect and enhance our natural environment and strengthen our local community. We are run by volunteers interested in actions that have a positive impact and increase our resourcefulness and resilience as a community.

Thank you for booking a repair slot. We hope we can help give your item a longer life. ﻿If you can’t make your appointment or you have further questions please get in touch: <a href="mailto:wantagemix@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(159, 34, 96);">wantagemix@gmail.com</a> / 07768 767787.

<h2 class="ql-align-center">Don’t chuck it - Fix it!</h2> We have volunteer fixers ready to help you repair all kinds of household and electrical items;&nbsp;from toasters and toys, to hairdryers and hoovers.&nbsp;For sewing repairs or tool sharpening please contact wantagemix@gmail.com. We are happy to help investigate most items, please only book in items that are easily transportable by 1 person. Please note: we cannot look at microwaves. Booking is required, please select a time slot. Maximum of 2 items per person on each Repair Cafe date, please book separate slots for each item. We offer to look at your item for free, if you are able to make a donation to help us keep running the Repair Cafe that is appreciated. Please be aware we are volunteers, not repair professionals. The repairers and organisers of the Repair Cafe are not liable for any loss that may result from advice and instructions concerning repairs or resulting from work performed in the Repair Café.

The Mix Community Space

<h2 class="ql-align-center">Don’t chuck it - Fix it!</h2> We have volunteer fixers ready to help you repair all kinds of household and electrical items;&nbsp;from toasters and toys, to hairdryers and hoovers.&nbsp;For sewing repairs or tool sharpening please contact wantagemix@gmail.com. We are happy to help investigate most items, please only book in items that are easily transportable by 1 person. Please note: we cannot look at microwaves. Booking is required, please select a time slot. Maximum of 2 items per person on each Repair Cafe date, please book separate slots for each item. We offer to look at your item for free, if you are able to make a donation to help us keep running the Repair Cafe that is appreciated. Please be aware we are volunteers, not repair professionals. The repairers and organisers of the Repair Cafe are not liable for any loss that may result from advice and instructions concerning repairs or resulting from work performed in the Repair Café.

Thank you for booking for our Dawn Chorus Walk without breakfast. We look forward to meeting you in Betjeman Park at 4.30am on Sunday 4th May; please be considerate of the residential area around - not everyone is happy to be awake so early! The walk will last approx. 2 hours, please wrap up warm and wear sturdy footwear.

Want to improve your bird ID skills or just love getting up and out in the morning?&nbsp;Join us for a dawn chorus walk on International Dawn Chorus Day.&nbsp; We will be meeting at Betjeman Park before heading along the Letcombe Brook corridor to Willow Walk, looking and listening for birds as we go.&nbsp;

Betjeman Park

Thank you for booking for ECOZE: Transforming Individual Climate Action, we look forward to seeing you at the Vale and Downland Museum on Mon 9th June 7.30pm.

Sam Linfield, creator of carbon footprint tracker app ECOZE, will share how individuals can lead the charge in combating climate change. "Before ECOZE, I tried to understand what impacts my numerous sustainability efforts were having on my environmental footprint. Too often I would try to improve my actions and wondered what difference it was actually making... Along with others, I want to influence real change in brands and industry, all while doing my bit. Both are key to footprint reduction." In response to this problem Sam developed ECOZE which launched last year. Through systems that monitor travel, purchases, energy use, and more, the app helps users track and understand their carbon footprints while encouraging sustainable daily habits. This innovative approach bridges the gap between personal actions and measurable progress in sustainability efforts. With 72% of global greenhouse gas emissions tied to consumer behavior, the power of individual actions cannot be overstated. Sam will share his journey, and invite your thoughts on enhancing ECOZE and exploring ways to further empower collective climate action. Talk followed by discussion and refreshments This event is part of Great Big Green Week; Sustainable Wantage thanks Wantage Town Council for funding this evening.

ECOZE: Transforming Individual Climate Action

Vale and Downland Museum

Thanks for booking for our June Green Gym. Please meet outside the Old Stables at 10.00AM Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather, and you are welcome to bring gardening gloves if you have them. See you there!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Would you like to keep fit and help protect and enhance our local green spaces? If so why not join the Wild Wantage ‘Green Gym’, where you can help with practical outdoor tasks to improve habitats for local biodiversity. From gardening to tree planting, hedge care to scything, our regular volunteer work parties help your physical and mental well-being and our local environment. June: Creating a pollinator friendly plot at the Old StablesPlanting a bare bank with a selection of&nbsp;shrubs and perennials with different flowering times; creating a new area from scratch that will attract wildlife, and bring pleasure to local residents and visitors to the Old Stables, throughout the seasons. This event is part of Great Big Green Week; Sustainable Wantage thanks Wantage Town Council for funding this activity.

The Old Stables

Free entry (no need to book, just come along). Bring your own picnic! Flower, veg and house plants, tombola, home-made cakes, kid's activities, seed swap, World of Mint, tea, coffee and more. Cash only. All proceeds are used to maintain the garden. Find us behind the Wantage Community Support Service building. Assistance dogs only.

Wantage Market Garden

Please choose a breakfast:, 

Let us know if you have any dietary requirements (e.g. gluten free)

Thank you for booking for our Dawn Chorus Walk with breakfast. We look forward to meeting you in Betjeman Park at 4.30am on Sunday 4th May; please be considerate of the residential area around - not everyone is happy to be awake so early! The walk will last approx. 2 hours, please wrap up warm and wear sturdy footwear. We're aiming to be at Rusty's at 6.30am for breakfast.

Want to improve your bird ID skills or just love getting up and out in the morning?&nbsp;Join us for a dawn chorus walk on International Dawn Chorus Day.&nbsp; We will be meeting at Betjeman Park before heading along the Letcombe Brook corridor to Willow Walk, looking and listening for birds as we go.&nbsp; Followed by breakfast at 6.30am at Rusty's Cafe in Mill Street.Breakfast options are: The Lord Mick (full English; sausage, bacon, egg, 1/2 tomato, mushrooms, beans, toast)Gardener's Breakfast (veggie full English; mushrooms, egg, beans, veggie sausage, tomato, toast)Vegan Gardener's Breakfast (as veggie without egg)Bacon Maple Pancake StackAll options include Orange / Apple juice and Tea / Coffee

Enjoy a free delicious community meal between 11:30am - 2pm at Down to Earth Cafe. All welcome! No need to book, just pop in. You can also join in with preparing the meal, for more info on this email downtoearthwantage@gmail.com. This free lunch will take place on the last Saturday of each month until September, and we'll have different community groups and services present alongside for you to chat to. In May we're welcoming Move Together.&nbsp;&nbsp; Supported by funding from OCVA

Down to Earth Community Cafe

Thanks for booking for our May Green Gym. Please meet outside Maude House at 10.00AM Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather, and you are welcome to bring gardening gloves if you have them. See you there!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Would you like to keep fit and help protect and enhance our local green spaces? If so why not join the Wild Wantage ‘Green Gym’, where you can help with practical outdoor tasks to improve habitats for local biodiversity. From gardening to tree planting, hedge care to scything, our regular volunteer work parties help your physical and mental well-being and our local environment. May: Improving the residents' garden at Maude HousePlanting a selection of perennials and shrubs to attract pollinators, general tidying, cutting back and restocking the bug hotel with twigs and leaves.

Maud House

No need to book, just come along! Come and try Tai Chi outside in this tranquil and beautiful place where members of the community are able to learn how to grow fruit and vegetables in a sustainable and attractive way. The Market Garden is a fantastic place just to slow down and connect with nature. This is an open event for everyone, so please bring family/ friends. Please come and explore this beautiful place and join us for a coffee/ tea afterwards! Coffee/ tea: small donationFee: £5 per person (cash)Some parking available <blockquote>Blossom Tai Chi&nbsp;&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blossomtaichi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">www.blossomtaichi.com</a></blockquote><blockquote>Mobile: +44 (0) 7990 321914</blockquote>

<h1>Clothes Swap</h1><h2>Friday, 16th May 2025</h2><h2>07:00PM - 08:00PM at Wantage Methodist Church Hall, Newbury Street, OX12 8DA</h2> No need to book - just come along! <h1> </h1><h1>Why shop when you can swap?</h1> To take part drop off at least 1 clean and presentable item to swap at the Mix in advance. You can take away as many items from the Swap on Fri 16th May as you drop off in advance. Extras can be taken for a donation. Items leftover will be donated or recycled. Shoes and accessories accepted.No underwear, swimwear, nightwear or earrings, please. Drop off items to the Mix: <ul><li>Saturday, 10th May 10:00AM - 1:00PM</li><li>Monday, 12 May 2:00PM - 6:00PM</li><li>Wednesday, 14th May 10:00AM - 3:00PM</li></ul> Select new items at Wantage Methodist Church Hall: <ul><li>Friday, 16th May 07:00PM - 08:00PM</li></ul> Any questions? Contact Daniela: 01235 - 767396

Wantage Methodist Church Hall

Thank you for booking our Willow weaving workshop, we look forward to seeing you in The Mix on Tues 10th June, 2pm.

Weave a willow basket with Suz of The Coppice Co. Make a small round egg basket from Somerset grown willow.&nbsp;You will learn all the fundamental weaving techniques you need to know to make a sturdy, beautiful and practical basket. No previous experience is needed.&nbsp;Just a willingness to learn and make mistakes!&nbsp;Some hand strength is required so be prepared to get a bit of a workout! All materials provided. Age Range: 12yrs + We can offer part-funded (cost: £30) and fully funded places thanks to support from Clarion Futures; if you would like to join this workshop and the cost is a barrier please contact wantagemix@gmail.com

An introduction to home battery storage systems, the best energy tariffs to use with them and a brief look at electric vehicle charge points, so you know what to look for when buying a new system and how best to integrate your green technologies together for optimal performance. Talk followed by Q&amp;A, with Mark from Spirit Energy Free event, please book as spaces are limited.

Come and lend a hand looking after Wantage Market Garden! We work on a variety of gardening and DIY tasks each Sunday afternoon. A great opportunity if:you're looking to learn to gardenyou love gardening but don't have much outdoor space at homeoryou just like working with others and enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit in return for your time! No need to book, just come along any Sunday to have a look around and get involved.All welcome.

Wantage Market Garden - Sunday work parties

Sustainable Wantage

Sustainable Wantage

Wantage Market Garden - Sunday work parties

Repair Cafe at The Mix

Dawn Chorus Walk without breakfast

Dawn Chorus Walk with breakfast

Wild Wantage - Green Gym

Tai Chi at Wantage Market Garden

Clothes Swap

Wantage Market Garden Open Day

Batteries, EVs and tariffs

Community Meal at Down to Earth Cafe

Repair Cafe at The Mix

ECOZE: Transforming Individual Climate Action

Willow weaving workshop

Wild Wantage - Green Gym

Tai Chi at Wantage Market Garden

Repair Cafe at The Mix