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Home Educators' Day: World of Pollinators, 22nd July 2025, 10:00 to 14:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.4 miles)
An immersive day of outdoor learning at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre for our local home educating community.
It's summer and the whole reserve is buzzing with pollinators. And it's not just bees! Come discover who these important creatures are, what they're up to and why we need them as you explore our beautiful nature reserve and take part in a wide range of cross-curricular activities. There will be a mixture of self led activities and activities led by our learning team, including flower dissection, wildlife spotting, trails, a craft to take home and more!
Most activities will be outdoors - please come dressed for the weather. Our quiet reading and sensory tray space will be open in the classroom too. Bring a picnic to enjoy at the picnic benches. Hot drinks and squash provided.
The day is suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years with an accompanying adult (it's ok to bring younger siblings along so long as you can still support your older child with the activities). We run home educators days on a bimonthly basis, keep an eye on the website for more dates or ask to join our mailing list.
Please note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connection to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park, a few minutes walk from the centre.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you or your child are unwell, or testing positive for an infectious illness, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
Price
£8 per head & booking fee (please buy tickets for children aged 4 and up. Accompanying adult does not need a ticket).
Suitable for
Families, Children
Please book at:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-07-22-home-educators-day-world-pollinators-sutton-courtenay-tuesday-22-july
Family Pond Dipping Workshop (morning), 26th July 2025, 10:00 to 11:30 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.4 miles)
Summer pond dipping fun for families with children 4-11 years at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre.
It's a whole new world in the watery depths of the pond! Come grab a net and meet some of the fascinating creatures living just out of sight, not to mention those that leave the pond to zoom around in the air. There is always something new and exciting to see and learn about. We'll start with pond dipping at the centre's purpose built education pond, then head inside to take a close-up look at our finds under the microscope.
The event is suitable for families with children aged 4 to 11 years. No younger siblings for this one please. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the outdoors!
Please note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connections to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park, a few minutes walk from the centre.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you are unwell, or testing positive for an infectious illness, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
Price
£10.00 per child & booking fee. Supervisory adults free.
Suitable for
Families, Children
To book, please head over to our events page at:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events
Day Camp: Tree Seekers, 30th July 2025, 9:30 to 15:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.4 miles)
A day camp for 8-12 year olds outside on the beautiful nature reserve. Do you know your ash from your oak? From roots, to trunks, to branches and leaves, we shall be exploring all things trees.
A day of measuring, identifying, quizzing and creating is in store!
The camp is run by our trained and experienced learning team, children can be dropped off and collected at the end of the day. The day will be packed full with wildlife themed games, activities and exploration all over the nature reserve, helping the children to connect with the amazing world around us.
We'll spend the day in the great outdoors, but the centre does have a beautiful indoor classroom space in case of bad weather. Further information will be sent at time of booking, including a parental consent form that MUST be completed and returned prior to attending the day.
Please note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connection to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park, a few minutes walk from the centre.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT allow your child to attend if they are unwell, or testing positive for an infectious illness, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
Price
£37 per child & booking fee.
Suitable for Children
Booking is essential.
To book your ticket for this event, please visit our website:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-07-30-day-camp-tree-seekers-sutton-courtenay-wednesday-30-july
Club Rio, 1st August 2025, 21:00 at The Marlborough Club, Broadway, Didcot (12.8 miles)
the venue for over 30's featuring dance music from the 70's, 80's and 90's right through to the present day 9pm-1am Entry £5
Big Family Day Out at Sutton Courtenay, 2nd August 2025, 10:00 to 16:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.4 miles)
An amazing day out for all the family at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, full of Butterfly themed fun!
Make the most of the summer holidays with a lovely day out on the nature reserve for the whole family. The theme this year is Butterflies! Expect butterfly and wildlife themed fun all over the nature reserve - discover fascinating butterfly facts in the discovery zone, make a butterfly feeder to take home, get close to all sorts of minibeasts in a meadow sweeping session, enjoy live storytelling, get creative in the giant mud kitchen, transform into a caterpillar in the dress up basket and much more! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at our picnic tables and stop by the education centre for a cuppa and a delicious slice of cake. We'll have hot drinks and cakes for sale - CASH ONLY PLEASE! Don't forget to buy a ticket for the raffle too for your chance to win a fabulous Family Wildlife Discovery Pack! (Raffle tickets available online in advance or cash on the day)
Please note the centre is accessible by public transport with regular buses (including connection to Didcot Parkway railway station) serving Milton Park, a few minutes walk from the centre. Car parking for this event will be offsite at Crowcon, a few minutes walk from the centre. Drop off and disabled parking will be onsite as usual. Please look out for an email giving you a map and clear directions to the parking - and signage on the day.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you or your child are unwell, or testing positive for an infectious illness, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
£8 per child aged 2-16
£2 per adult (aged 16 plus)
You don't need to book a ticket for under 2s, please make sure you purchase tickets for everyone else in your group.
Please book tickets at:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-08-02-big-family-day-out-sutton-courtenay-saturday-2-august
Nature, Natter and Nibbles, 8th August 2025, 10:30 to 12:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.4 miles)
A peaceful stroll through the wonders of nature, with cake, hot drinks and good company.
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre is set on a lovely, hidden nature reserve tucked away behind Didcot Power station. With meadows, ponds and woodland there is always something to see from spring snowdrops to autumn colour, wary foxes to dancing dragonflies - we even have our own new demonstration wildlife garden!
Join our learning volunteers for a peaceful, gentle stroll around the reserve, stopping to appreciate whatever takes your fancy. Visit the bird hide, peep into the ponds, look for sparking frost and crunch in the leaves. Hot drinks, cake and biscuits are provided, along with good company and conversation. The sessions are relaxed and informal with the option of a shorter route if you prefer. Come alone, come with a friend, bring your baby in a carrier - all welcome! Come and soak up the nature in friendly company!
The centre is accessible by car, bike and public transport (buses to Milton Park, and trains to Didcot Parkway with a regular bus link). You are welcome to bring your lunch to enjoy in the picnic area after the event.
We are committed to keeping our visitors, staff and volunteers safe. Please DO NOT attend if you are unwell, or testing positive for an infectious illness, such as COVID-19. Your consideration is hugely appreciated.
Will you help answer nature's SOS call by adding a £5 gift to this booking? You'll help BBOWT bring nature back across our three counties. Please select a donation ticket option if you wish to donate. You can find out more about our Nature Recovery Fund here.
Time
10:30am - 12:00pm
Price
£4.50 per head & booking fee
To book tickets, please head to our booking page:
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events
Work experience with your local wildlife trust, 12th August 2025 to 14th August 2025, 9:30 to 15:00 at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre (11.4 miles)
A 3 day work experience style course for 15-17 year olds at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre.
Are you considering a career in wildlife conservation or environmental education? Would you like a hands on chance to find out what a job in a wildlife charity could feel like? Join a small group (max 12 places) for our packed 3 day work experience style course on our nature reserve at Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre. Each day will include various activities run by our experienced learning team. Start by finding out more about job roles in conservation, from rangers and learning officers to marketing officers, ecologists and membership recruiters - it's not all about chain sawing and planting trees! You will have the chance to try your hand at practical conservation tasks helping us to maintain the nature reserve, practice wildlife ID skills and learn surveying techniques - from small mammals to moths. We'll look at marketing and engagement materials and discuss the challenges wildlife, the climate, and those seeking to work in the sector are facing. The course will also be a chance to meet other young wildlife enthusiasts and explore ideas for your future. Unlike many work experience opportunities participants will receive dedicated time and attention from BBOWT staff members throughout the course which is specifically designed to give them the best possible learning experience. Previous participants have said "I found the course super enjoyable. I also found the activities very inspiring for my future career." and "This course has been brilliant, I would definitely recommend it to my peers. Thank you!" Each participant will receive a certificate at the end of the course. Don't forget to add it to your personal statement/CV!
This is a 3 day course - please make sure you are able to attend for all three days. The course is suitable for young people aged 15 to 17 years and is led by our experienced learning team. Participants must return a completed parental consent form before the start of the course.
Please DO NOT attend the course if you are unwell, or have symptoms of or are testing positive for an infectious disease such as COVID-19. Your consideration is much appreciated.
Price
£65 per head & booking fee.
Additional booking information
You must return a completed parental consent form before attending the course.
Suitable for
Children, Beginners
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/events/2025-08-12-work-experience-your-local-wildlife-trust-sutton-courtenay-tuesday-12-august
Bar M CWC meet at Moose Hall, Eastcott Road, Swindon (9.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mike/Lindsay on 01793 526006 or Andy & Norma on 07867 761505
Carterton CMC meet at The Carterton Social Centre, Birchwood, Carterton (6.1 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01993 850682
Children's Music Club meet at Butler Centre, Church Street, Wantage (7.1 miles)
Every Wednesday in term time
Music and movement aimed at 2-5 year olds (but all ages welcome) and their parents/carers. Play session afterwards. £2 per family. No need to book, just turn up. 1.15pm to 2.30pm
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01235 223138
Esprit meet at Headlands Grove, Headlands Grove, Swindon (8.3 miles)
We have one simple philosophy - to help children become great athletes, who in turn become great people and make true our motto: esprit gymnastics - where EVERY child is a champion!
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01793 822262, email the club or visit thier website
Farringdon Country Music Club meet at Corn Market, Cornmarket (0.1 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
Puppy School Training and Socialisation classes meet at Hanney War Memorial Hall, The Green, East Hanney, Wantage (7.1 miles)
For all vaccinated puppies up to 20 weeks of age. Children are welcome to attend and to get involved in the training of their puppy.
Taught basic commands and good manners to enable owners to raise a well adjusted and well behaved dog. Only kind effective methods are used which are fun and easy to do.
6 Week courses of an hour per week on Sundays, 14:30 - 18:30. New classes start every 3 weeks.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Sheila on 01235 227244
Swindon School Of Gymnastics meet at Stratton Road, Isis Trading Estate, Swindon (8.5 miles)
Swindon School of Gymnastics Ltd have been established for over 30 years, we have produced many National Squad Gymnasts and Regional Champions in both the boys and girls disciplines. We are the only Club in North Wiltshire to offer Artistic Gymnastics to both boys and girls, and to have a 10 meter sprung floor.
Formerly we trained out of three center’s, Dorcan Sports Centre, The Oasis Leisure Centre and Greendown School, thanks to the hard work of our committee members, coaches and parents we moved into our leased Full Time Facility in April 2004.
We can now offer Gymnastics training for anybody aged from 18 months to 60 years old! We cater for all levels and abilities from a complete beginner up to those wishing to compete at the highest level in the sport.
All our coaching staff are unpaid volunteers, many with over 15 years experience of coaching gymnastics, all coaches have gained qualifications through British Gymnastics Courses.
We pride ourselves on offering an enjoyable sport for all in a safe and friendly environment and have a reputation for making everyone that comes through our doors feel welcome.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 07733 337134, email the club or visit thier website
Swindon Silver Dollar meet at Penhill Royal British Legion, Downton Road, Swindon (8.7 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01793 874249
Wantage Choral Society meet at Church of England Primary School, Newbury Street, Wantage (7.2 miles)
Wantage Choral Society is a friendly choir of around 70 people who perform three concerts a year, often in association with a local orchestra. We rehearse during term time on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm at St Mary's School, Ormond Road.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Wantage White Horses Swimming Club meet at Wantage Leisure Centre, Portway, Wantage (7.1 miles)
Wantage White Horses Swimming Club has a friendly but competitive atmosphere, and it is with this in mind that we are continuing to improve year on year.
We have been competing as a club in the area since 1978 at all levels of competition, ranging from local swim meets against other clubs in the area, through to the Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire County championships and Midland County Championships. We have, on occasion produced swimmers who have gone on to represent the club at the National Age Groups Competitions as well.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website