Events
Looking for a way to connect with your local area? Join us at our community-run events in Cutteslowe Park, centered around nature, wellbeing, and bringing people together. Help us run the events as a volunteer or just come along on the day - everyone is welcome.
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For most up to date information about the events, check our Instagram and Facebook.
Harvest Festival
Edit: SOLD OUT
Our first Harvest festival is being held on Sunday 13th October, a celebration of food and community.
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We'll be meeting in our wonderful Community Orchard to share food, go on a foraging walk, see our allotment at Plot 4, enjoy a seed swap and more!
1-4pm at the Cutteslowe Community Orchard.
Community Orchard
Work Parties
Autumn 2024 dates: 15 September, 20 October, 17 November. ​10am-12pm.
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Regular monthly work parties in the Community Orchard, every third Sunday of the month, 10am-12pm, started in September 2023. No need to sign up - just drop in on the day. We'll be doing some essential work to make sure the fruit trees and bushes are ready for autumn & winter - so that we have more fruit to harvest next year! The sessions will have a lead facilitator who will have a list of tasks. All levels welcome, from novice to expert - it's a great chance to learn new skills as well as share some expertise.
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What to bring: sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, some snacks and water, and a pair of gardening gloves if you've got one. We'll provide some tea at the end of the session.
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How to get there: The orchard is right next to the Cutteslowe allotments, down an unpaved track. Please note there are no facilities on site, the nearest toilets are by the San Remo cafe.
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Email us with any questions or to be added to the volunteers' Whatsapp group: cutteslowe.nwc@gmail.com.
Nature Walks in the Park
Currently on hold - stay tuned!.
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Monthly walks in Cutteslowe Park. Join local bird expert Nick for a gentle walk around the park and learn how to spot birds and wildlife in the area.
How to get there: Drop in - meet by the San Remo Cafe at 10am. The walk will take about an hour.
What to bring: Wear weather-appropriate clothes and bring a snack and a hot drink if you’d like (or buy one from the cafe).
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Email us at cutteslowe.nwc@gmail.com if you'd like to lead a similar walk or activity in the future - we're always looking for more local nature experts.
Community Cooking in the Pavilion
Autumn 2024 dates: 13 October, part of the Cutteslowe Greenhouse Harvest Festival.
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Once a month, we cook up a feast using surplus food from local gardens and allotments and the Oxford Food Hub. We serve a hot meal on a 'pay as you feel' basis and create a space for people to meet each other, socialise, and take part in nature-inspired art activities.
In collaboration with the Oxford Food Surplus Cafe.
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Join our cooking and set-up crew: we are always looking for more people to join our team of volunteers. No previous experience necessary - just a willingness to learn about cooking with surplus food for a large number of people. Sign up here.
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How to get there: The pavilion is located by the San Remo cafe, in Cutteslowe Park.
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Other questions? Email us: cutteslowe.nwc@gmail.com.
"Plot Number 4" Community Allotment Work Parties
Every Wednesday, 12am-2pm, at the Cutteslowe Allotments. Join our expanding group of volunteer growers who are turning an allotment plot into a community garden. Currently it's mostly watering, weeding and harvesting. All levels welcome. Drop in. In partnership with the Cutteslowe Community Larder and Cutteslowe Allotments Association.