News & events

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 […]

New analysis from the University of Reading shows that 2025 was an exceptional year for local weather, continuing longer-term climate trends seen across southern England. Using the University’s long-running Observatory records, which extend back more than a century, the data paints a clear picture of how unusual last year was for temperature, rainfall, and sunshine […]

Date: Saturday 18th OctoberTime: 8:00 PMVenue: Pangbourne Village HallTickets: £16 per person (includes a ploughman’s supper) We’re thrilled to invite you to the PAWSG Barn Dance, a fun-filled evening of dancing, music, and community spirit! Join us on Saturday 18th October at 8pm for a classic barn dance at Pangbourne Village Hall. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a […]

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 […]