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, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, 7th December at 2:30PM at The Mix.All materials will be provided, but please bring secateurs if you have any at home.You are very welcome to bring extra greenery from your garden or gathered locally to add to your wreath and share with other participants.

<h1>Festive Wreath Workshop</h1> When: Saturday, 7 December 2024 2:30PM - 4:30PM&nbsp;Where: The Mix Community Space, 15 Mill St, Wantage OX12 9AB Come along and make yourself a festive wreath, perfect for a table centrepiece or door hanging.&nbsp;For this workshop we will be using all natural materials, many of which can be found in our own gardens and the surrounding hedgerows. When you are finished with the wreath, it can be hung in your garden as a bug hotel!&nbsp; This workshop is for all ages and abilities; however some parts of thetask require the delicate use of wire, thread and scissors. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring extra decorations to add to your wreath. We also offer ‘Pay forward’ £25 tickets if you’d like to help someone to afford to attend this festive workshop. To buy such a ticket, please contact <a href="mailto:wantagemix@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wantagemix@gmail.com</a>/ 07768 767787. Partially funded tickets of £5 are available for people in a vulnerable financial position, thanks to support from Clarion Futures. If you would like a partially funded place please contact <a href="mailto:wantagemix@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wantagemix@gmail.com</a>/ 07768 767787 and the team will be happy to help.

Concession ticket 

The Mix Community Space

Thank you for booking this event. We look forward to seeing you on 19th January at the Wantage Market Garden Orchard, in front of Wantage Community Support Services Building, Charlton Village Road, Wantage, OX12 7HG.

<h1>Apple Pruning Workshop </h1> <h2>Sunday 19th January 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm</h2>Location: Please meet in front of Wantage Community Support Services Building, Charlton Village Road, Wantage, OX12 7HG (by Wantage Market Garden). If you want to find out more about how to prune fruit trees then this workshop is for you.We have some young apple trees planted last year that are growing well, but to ensure strong growth and effective fruiting for years to come they must be pruned.Come and learn from an expert how to prune using these apple trees as a demonstration. We will cover when to prune, the tools needed and how to do it effectively. You are welcome to stay on at the end to join the Market Garden volunteers for tea and cake.

Wantage Market Garden

Thank you for booking this event. We'll meet at the Mix, 15 Mill St, Wantage OX12 9AB, from where we will start our walk to Betjeman Park. We look forward to seeing you there.

<h1>Mindful Walk </h1><h2>Saturday 23rd November 2024</h2><h2>11:00AM - 12:30PM</h2>Betjeman Park &amp; Locks Lane Want to de-stress while enjoying nature? Join us for a gentle, friendly walk each month. We’ll meet at The Mix and visit different green spaces nearby, using mindful activities to help us slow down, recharge and feel more connected to nature. In this relaxed workshop we'll start with a short mindful walk to Betjeman Park and Locks Lane to help us slow down and feel more grounded.&nbsp;As always, please dress appropriately for the weather for the walk (we'll move more slowly than a normal walk, so an extra layer might be a good idea!). This workshop is free to attend thanks to funding from&nbsp;Oxfordshire Community Foundation. Questions or can’t book online? Contact wantagemix@gmail.com / 07768 767787&nbsp;

Betjeman Park

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; We are happy to help investigate most items, please only book in items that are easily transportable by 1 person. 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, we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, 8th December at 2:30PM at The Mix.All materials will be provided, but please bring secateurs&nbsp;if you have any at home.&nbsp;You are very welcome to bring extra greenery from your garden or gathered locally to add to your wreath and share with other participants.

<h1>Festive Wreath Workshop</h1> When: Sunday, 8 December 2024 10:30AM - 12:30PMWhere: The Mix Community Space, 15 Mill St, Wantage OX12 9AB Come along and make yourself a festive wreath, perfect for a table centrepiece or door hanging.&nbsp;For this workshop we will be using all natural materials, many of which can be found in our own gardens and the surrounding hedgerows. When you are finished with the wreath, it can be hung in your garden as a bug hotel!&nbsp; This workshop is for all ages and abilities; however some parts of thetask require the delicate use of wire, thread and scissors. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring extra decorations to add to your wreath. We also offer ‘Pay forward’ £25 tickets if you’d like to help someone to afford to attend this festive workshop. To buy such a ticket, please contact <a href="mailto:wantagemix@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">wantagemix@gmail.com</a>/ 07768 767787. Partially funded tickets of £5 are available for people in a vulnerable financial position, thanks to support from Clarion Futures. If you need such a ticket, please contact <a href="mailto:wantagemix@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);">wantagemix@gmail.com</a>/ 07768 767787 and the team will be happy to help.&nbsp;

Sustainable Wantage

Sustainable Wantage

Mindful Walk - November

Repair Cafe at The Mix

Festive Wreath Workshop

Festive Wreath Workshop

Apple Pruning Workshop