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Skill-sharing

Swag-making (and other ancient skills)

10 December 2016 by Sally

Lucille brought in the greenery, together with nuts, cinnamon sticks and wonderful berried holly, and showed us how to make swags, wreaths, and table decorations. … Read more

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Raking the Wildflower Maze

14 September 202130 November 2016 by Sally

A stalwart band of people ranging in age from OAP to infant, turned out on Sunday to help Lucille clear away the grass-mowings from the … Read more

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Apple pressing at the Community Free Space!

24 September 2016 by Sally

From Monday 26th September to Friday 7th October, from 11am till 2pm every day except Sunday, our apple crusher, press and pasteuriser will be set … Read more

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Categories Food, Skill-sharing, Transition

Making apple juice!

16 August 2016 by Sally

It’s that time of year again, when the windfall apples under your tree beg to be put to good use…. and what better use than … Read more

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Categories Economics, Food, Recycling, Skill-sharing

Edible Abingdon still productive and beautiful!

18 September 2015 by Sally

The Autumn sunshine is still ripening tomatoes in the warm spot behind the kiosk on Abbey Meadow- and the sweet peas are looking beautiful too! … Read more

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ACC wind turbine powers Climate Camp in Didcot!

31 May 2015 by Sally

Yesterday, the wind turbine built in Abingdon and Bicester last Summer returned to Oxfordshire and was installed at the Reclaim The Power 2015 camp in … Read more

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Edible Abingdon – the work begins!

21 February 2015 by Sally
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Categories Bees, Celebrate, Education, Food, Gardening, Local government, News, Skill-sharing, Transition

Wassail!

31 January 2015 by Sally

Caldecott Meadow resounded to the sounds of pots & pans, bells, shakers and cries of “Apple tree! Apple Tree! Wake up Now!” led by the … Read more

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Categories Celebrate, Education, Food, Gardening, Recycling, Skill-sharing, Transition

Eco Christmas fun!

22 November 2014 by Sally

Many carbon cutters old and new got together on Wednesday in the Hearth of St Eth’s, complete with blazing log fire, to exchange skills on … Read more

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New bigger apple press is put through its paces

11 September 2014 by Sally

Five of the Core Group and many fascinated visitors worked together on Saturday to crush 267Kg of windfall apples, making 132 bottles of delicious, fresh … Read more

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10:30 Repair Cafes @ 25 Bury Street
Repair Cafes @ 25 Bury Street
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10:30 Sewing Repair Cafe @ Unit 25 Community Space (Opposite Willows)
Sewing Repair Cafe @ Unit 25 Community Space (Opposite Willows)
May 2 @ 10:30 – 12:30
Sewing Repair Cafe @ Unit 25 Community Space (Opposite Willows)
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13:30 Household Repairs and Sharpening @ Unit 25 Community Space
Household Repairs and Sharpening @ Unit 25 Community Space
May 2 @ 13:30 – 16:00
Household Repairs and Sharpening @ Unit 25 Community Space
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10:00 Bike Check @ Arches, Abingdon County Hall Museum
Bike Check @ Arches, Abingdon County Hall Museum
May 16 @ 10:00 – 13:00
Bike Check @ Arches, Abingdon County Hall Museum
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10:30 Repair Cafes @ 25 Bury Street
Repair Cafes @ 25 Bury Street
Jun 6 @ 10:30 – 16:00
Repair Cafes @ 25 Bury Street
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Latest news

  • Eco-Action News for March 2026 is out! 14 March 2026
  • Intrepid author to visit Abingdon! 3 February 2026
  • Letter to Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the Proposed Abingdon Reservoir (SESRO) 28 March 2025
  • March edition of ACC Eco-Action News is out! 15 March 2025
  • Health Climate and the Future of Oxfordshire 24 February 2025
  • Draughtbusters Abingdon 30 January 2025
  • Giving you the power to drive electric in Oxfordshire 12 January 2025

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