Events

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Hedge laying competition

Harcourt Arboretum, OX44 9PX

Saturday 28th February, 2026

Join us at Harcourt Arboretum as we host a Novice Hedge Laying Competition, celebrating this traditional countryside craft. Throughout the day, competitors will be working along the Arboretum’s hedgerows, demonstrating skill and technique as they lay either Midland or South of England style hedges within a five‑hour window.

This event will be run in association with CPRE Oxfordshire and Wild Oxfordshire. Visitors are warmly invited to watch the competition in progress and learn more about this important conservation skill. Entry to the Arboretum is free for this event, and our friends at Horsebox Coffee will be on site serving hot drinks. We hope to see you there.

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Effective Local Campaigning:
One‑Day Workshop

Dean Court Community Centre, OX2 9DG

Sat 14 Mar 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join community campaigning expert Chris Church (Community Environment Associates)and CPRE Oxfordshire for a practical, energising one‑day workshop designed for volunteers and local groups who want to create real change in their area.

This hands‑on session introduces the essentials of effective local campaigning — from building strong community support to working confidently with local media, councillors, MPs and other stakeholders. Through group discussions, real‑world examples and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to plan, launch and sustain a focused, winnable campaign.

£10 with free networking lunch

Book Tickets
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Looking Out for Nature: citizen science workshop

Banbury Museum/Spiceball Park

Saturday 16th May 2026, 10am – 2pm

This workshop consists of two parts, starting with the theory behind nature recording, why it’s important and how to do it, including an introduction to which apps and technology to use. After a short break put your new found knowledge to the test as we head into Spiceball Park for the practical aspect of the workshop.

Find out all about Nature Recording at this exciting event run in parntershio with TVERC and CAG Oxfordshire.

More info and booking information to come, but for now save the date or email comms@cpreoxon.org.uk for more information!

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