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Posted on March 20, 2022

Didcot Garden for Wildlife Charter

Tortoiseshell on Verbena bonariensis

As spring arrives many of us are venturing back out into our gardens, perhaps tidying up after winter, sowing seeds or considering a redesign. It’s important that gardens work for us, but spare a thought for their year round inhabitants too. For this reason, we are proud to announce the launch of the Didcot Garden for Wildlife charter.

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Posted on March 27, 2021

Didcot Solar Streets

Didcot Solar Streets

If you’ve ever considered getting solar PV panels for your roof then this post may be of interest.

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Posted on January 25, 2020January 25, 2020

Volunteer in and around Didcot – environment

Environment volunteering in and around Didcot

This post is the first in a series of local volunteering opportunities. This week the focus is on environmental volunteering opportunities in and around Didcot.

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Posted on November 16, 2019July 31, 2020

Recycling tricky items in and around Didcot

Crisp packet recycling Didcot

The council run recycling service in and around Didcot is excellent but some items are harder to recycle than others.

I’ve discovered recycling schemes for some of the items not accepted in our recycling bins. Read on for more information:

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Posted on October 20, 2019October 20, 2019

A visit to the Sustainable Didcot clothes swish

Sustainable Didcot clothes swish

If you’ve got a wardrobe full  of clothes you no longer wear why not swap them for something different? I recently visited a clothes swish at Cornerstone to find out more.

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Posted on September 1, 2019September 20, 2019

Things to do in and around Didcot in September 2019

Didcot events in September 2019

I hope you all managed to get away for a summer break, or at least a few days out in the sun. I cannot believe that I’m already seeing adverts for Christmas parties! In the meantime read on for things to do in and around Didcot in September 2019.

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Posted on July 6, 2019

A visit to the Sustainable Didcot repair cafe

Fixing clock arms, Didcot repair cafe

Have you heard of Sustainable Didcot’s repair cafe? The group helps to reduce waste by repairing items that might otherwise be thrown away.

I visited recently to find out what happens.

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Posted on March 9, 2019December 29, 2019

Didcot charity shop round up

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary charity shop, Didcot

Didcot is often slated for its charity shops. But why? They offer unique items, help a charity, stop items going to landfill and, for some, are a lifeline.

Each charity shop in Didcot offers something slightly different; be it price, quality or quantity of items. I’ve popped into all of them recently and penned my thoughts about the shopping experience below.

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