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.

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 is the last free lunch in this series, many thanks to OCVA for funding these!

Down to Earth Community Cafe

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

Wantage Market Garden

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

Thanks for booking for our Oct Green Gym. Please meet at the entrance of Wantage Health Centre, Mably Way, at 10am. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and gloves. If the weather&nbsp;is bad and we need to cancel or postpone&nbsp;this session we'll be in touch by email no later than 9am on the day.&nbsp; 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. Nov Green Gym: The Old Stables This month we will be working in the green spaces around the Old Stables, splitting perrenials, tidying, and putting up bird and bat boxes.﻿Meet outside the front entrance to the Old Stables at 10am

Thank you for booking this workshop. We look forward to seeing you soon! Please bring a Sashiko Kit (Sashiko Needle, Sashiko Cotton Thread, Clear Ruler, Fabric Marking Pen, Half a meter of Dark 100% Cotton Fabric, pair of scissors). Kits can be purchased online for approx £15, recommended kits similar to these: <ol><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/FREEBLOSS-Beginner-Embroidery-Samplers-Japanese/dp/B0D1KGHTFW/ref=sr_1_40?crid=33EP8PS68LGF7&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8CLmL-1MIGuIqyDZpmArTqj2vJjdhgzQnRCb1Pi6g6lohoVMwH0S71pmi07cXO6tPJyUfdRm7h8Aa4ai-USHvoQLlMNJWj4VOCIENJEcKelI32yI5tTaM1z2_9aWcMSeAQvtuFhzt_mH91QcBfHBdAgArcnxdhKdY-DOtRn1WKI7N9ACsZFw9Wu_g5Im7V2Fo1XAAWwL0KgFK2b_XONqgZAa7OBVltgrBRNYjb16TbX0t8xbNnHUsntCAAtX3CaFlx56vLPOO9OHOSDji6iJczFxLk3PKyS3NILmZGuEX7k.Q6GHYAUu0jTfr_v8gmA6zEq_zmvOjNN8E1BBRkRaER8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sashiko+kit&amp;qid=1753632921&amp;sprefix=sashiko+ki%2Caps%2C282&amp;sr=8-40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon - Option 1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/FREEBLOSS-Dragonfly-Beginner-Embroidery-Samplers/dp/B0D1KHFQR6/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?crid=33EP8PS68LGF7&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8CLmL-1MIGuIqyDZpmArTqj2vJjdhgzQnRCb1Pi6g6lohoVMwH0S71pmi07cXO6tPJyUfdRm7h8Aa4ai-USHvoQLlMNJWj4VOCIENJEcKelI32yI5tTaM1z2_9aWcMSeAQvtuFhzt_mH91QcBfHBdAgArcnxdhKdY-DOtRn1WKI7N9ACsZFw9Wu_g5Im7V2Fo1XAAWwL0KgFK2b_XONqgZAa7OBVltgrBRNYjb16TbX0t8xbNnHUsntCAAtX3CaFlx56vLPOO9OHOSDji6iJczFxLk3PKyS3NILmZGuEX7k.Q6GHYAUu0jTfr_v8gmA6zEq_zmvOjNN8E1BBRkRaER8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sashiko+kit&amp;qid=1753632921&amp;sprefix=sashiko+ki%2Caps%2C282&amp;sr=8-22-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon - Option 2</a></li></ol>

Sashiko Style Visible Mending with Ebru (SELVAGE, UK) No experience necessary – all skill levels welcome!Join us for a creative and meditative workshop exploring the art of visible mending through&nbsp;sashiko&nbsp;stitching. When:&nbsp;Fri, Nov 14th, 6-8pmLocation: The Mix Community Space, 15 Mill St, Wantage OX12 9ABWorkshop Length: 2 hour&nbsp; Sashiko is a traditional Japanese technique that uses simple running stitches to create beautiful geometric patterns while reinforcing and revitalizing worn clothing. In this workshop you will learn:<ul><li>How to prepare your garment and a fabric patch for mending</li><li>How to create a simple sashiko design and mark it on fabric</li><li>How to start and finish your work and master the sashiko technique</li></ul> Materials: Please bring a Sashiko Kit (Sashiko Needle, Sashiko Cotton Thread, Clear Ruler, Fabric Marking Pen, Half a meter of Dark 100% Cotton Fabric, pair of scissors). Kits can be purchased online for £15-25, for example at:<ol><li><a href="https://www.japancrafts.co.uk/store/c93/Sashiko_Kits_-_Geometric_Designs.html#/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Japan Crafts</a></li><li>Etsy, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/853093680/sashiko-wall-hanging-kit-japanese?ls=r&amp;ref=internal_similar_listing_bot-4&amp;content_source=ea6843b784060e1c21bb78ae5caeb125%253ALT544c642e27e11c072fc6f87c19339a7784e4da74&amp;logging_key=ea6843b784060e1c21bb78ae5caeb125%3ALT544c642e27e11c072fc6f87c19339a7784e4da74&amp;listing_id=853093680&amp;listing_slug=sashiko-wall-hanging-kit-japanese" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sellers such as this one</a></li></ol>You will need a kit with the sashiko needles, thread, fabric markers and dark cotton fabric

Thank you for booking this event. We look forward to welcoming you on 28th November at the Mix, 15 Mill Street, OX12 9AB.Please bring your sewing machine, power cable and user manual.&nbsp;

<h1>&nbsp;LOVE Your Sewing Machine </h1>Do you have a sewing machine, and wish you knew how to use it better?&nbsp; When: Fri 28th Nov, 6-8pm&nbsp;Where: The Mix Community Space, 15 Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AB Cost: &nbsp;£30 per person Please bring your sewing machine, power cable and user manual.&nbsp; In this course you will learn how to:&nbsp;● thread your machine&nbsp;● straight and zigzag stitch&nbsp;● wind and fit the bobbin&nbsp;● adjust upper thread tension&nbsp;● change the needle&nbsp;● fix common sewing issues&nbsp; Part-funded places £10 and fully-funded places available thanks to support from Clarion Futures. If you have a question or can’t book online, please contact wantagemix@gmail.com. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sustainable Wantage

Sustainable Wantage

Community Meal at Down to Earth Cafe

Wantage Market Garden - Sunday work parties

Repair Cafe at The Mix

Green Gym - Nov

Sashiko Mending Workshop (SELVAGE UK)

Love Your Sewing Machine Workshop