Pangbourne & Whitchurch Sustainability Group
PAWSG - Preserving our countryside
What Does Bathing Water Status Mean for Pangbourne? PAWSG invites local residents to an evening exploring river water quality, bathing water status, and the role that citizen science and local communities can play in protecting our rivers. The event will be led by Jo Robb, District Councillor for South Oxfordshire District Council and a member […]
Pangbourne Floodplain Meadow Walk Join PAWS for an evening walk to learn more about an exciting new floodplain meadow venture being developed with Pangbourne Parish Council. Ruth Staples-Rolfe from Mend the Gap and local farmer James Norman will introduce the project and explain how the meadow could support nature recovery, biodiversity, and more sustainable land […]
Bike Swap and Repair Café Do you have a bike that someone has outgrown, or one that is no longer being used? Bring it along to the Bike Swap as part of Great Big Green Week and help give it a new lease of life. If your bike needs a little attention before you head […]
Social Bike Ride to the Perch and Pike Looking for an enjoyable evening outdoors and a chance to meet like-minded local people? Join us for a relaxed social bike ride to the Perch and Pike in South Stoke. This is a gentle ride of less than two miles each way, following the bridleway from Goring […]
PAWS (Pangbourne and Whitchurch Sustainability Group) invites local residents to a special screening of “The People’s Emergency Briefing”, a thought-provoking film exploring the climate crisis and the challenges facing communities, governments, and society. The evening will provide an opportunity to watch the film together and reflect on the issues raised, including climate change, environmental resilience, […]
PAWS (Pangbourne and Whitchurch Sustainability Group) invites local residents to an open community discussion evening focused on sustainability initiatives, environmental action, and opportunities to get involved locally. This event is an opportunity to hear about current activities taking place across Pangbourne, Whitchurch and the surrounding area, share ideas, and explore how local people can contribute […]
PAWSG invites you to an open meeting exploring one of the key technologies in the transition to low-carbon heating: air source heat pumps. This promises to be a fascinating and highly practical evening, combining a short introductory presentation with real-life experiences from local residents who have already installed heat pumps in a range of different […]
Join us for Pangbourne’s annual Spring Clean and help make a visible difference to our local environment. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet others in the community, and help keep Pangbourne and the surrounding area clean and welcoming for everyone. Event details Date: Sunday 19th April 2026 Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 […]
PAWSG members and local residents may be interested in an upcoming online webinar exploring an important but often overlooked environmental issue: the risks posed by historic landfill sites in a changing climate. Hosted by the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators, this free webinar will examine how legacy landfill sites across the UK are increasingly vulnerable […]
PAWSG is delighted to invite members and local residents to our next public meeting: Climate – the Big Picture: What Is Happening Now? This event will explore how the climate is changing globally and locally, and what current national and international efforts are doing to slow and manage those changes. Recent years have brought striking […]