Pangbourne & Whitchurch Sustainability Group
Preserving our countryside
PAWSG members and local residents are invited to an evening event hosted by Thames21 exploring the health of our local rivers and streams. Citizen-science volunteers have been testing water quality every month across the Vale of White Horse and along the Thames from Oxford to Dorchester. This session will share their latest findings, celebrate the […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting informed conversations about climate and energy, we’re pleased to share a series of excellent resources from Carbon Brief that help debunk common myths around solar power, electric vehicles, and heat pumps. These links come via Jackie and Professor Brian Hoskins, who have kindly recommended them for the […]
Apple pressing at Whitchurch Maze – 21st September 14:00-16:00 This is a great family event. Bring along any spare apples and of course containers to take home the delicious juice. Please find details of the Whitchurch Maze Here: https://whitchurchonthames.com/groups/maze/maze.html
13th September 10:30-12:30 Art Cafe tea and cake. This is a fundraising event and we will need a few prizes for the raffle and of course cake, preferably homemade. If you can help in the cafe or with bringing along a cake, let us know.
The Big Butterfly Count is a UK wide survey where participants are invited to count butterflies in local green spaces. You do not need any experience, but I would recommend downloading the Big Butterfly Count app in advance as it provides an ID guide to help identify the butterfly’s species and can be used to record […]
Chalk streams are among the rarest freshwater habitats globally, with over 85% located in England, primarily in the south. These streams provide crystal-clear, mineral-rich water that maintains a stable temperature year-round, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna (brown trout, water voles, kingfishers, and crowfoot). However, they face significant threats from pollution and over-abstraction […]
New Bus Service! Thanks to a great deal of hard work by Di Wilson, there will be a trial Carebus Community Transport Service Starting Wednesday, 5th March for those who are disabled or no longer drive. See attachment for details.
We will have the expert gardening advice of Emily Williamson and her partner Mel Uglow who are committed to biodiversity friendly gardening. They will address the question ‘Can we do wildlife/bee/bird friendly gardening better? Can we solve the problems of slugs, pests, weeds without reaching for nasty chemicals? Come along and find out. 13th March […]
Dear All Planning Meeting PAWS held its annual planning meeting in January. It was very well attended with many long-standing members present from both Whitchurch and Pangbourne who contributed excellent suggestions for the coming year. The Minutes show the wide range of subjects raised. Big on ideas but short on people This year […]
2025 Ongoing Projects What How to get involved Active Travel group Barbara Singleton-Crisp is leading on this project, in collaboration with Purley Sustainability Group, to improve provision of cycle parking in Pangbourne, and the safety of the A329 for cyclists. To get involved, please contact Barbara on Barbara Singleton-Crisp on bscrisp@btconnect.com […]