Long Mead meadow restoration training
Would you recognise an Early marsh orchid or, for that matter, Great burnet, Dropwort, Molly blob (also known as Marsh marigold), Meadow-rue or Adder’s-tongue fern? Volunteers from Charlbury and other …
Support for biodiversity at Blenheim’s solar farm
Trustees of Sustainable Charlbury recently visited Weaveley Solar Farm, a 6.5-hectare solar installation on the Blenheim Palace estate. The visit provided an opportunity to understand how solar farms impact local biodiversity …
Selling solar power direct to local residents
People generally like the idea of locally produced food. Could they develop a similar taste for heating and lighting their homes and businesses with locally generated solar power. It is …
Solar power in Milton-under-Wychwood
The last Saturday in January was bright and sunny in Milton-under-Wychwood – ideal conditions for the first day of operation of 16 newly installed solar panels on the village hall …
Big turnout for nature recovery
More than 100 people packed into the Memorial Hall for the launch of the Charlbury Year of Nature Recovery. The idea was to bring together community groups and interested individuals …
Grant for the Corner House
Sustainable Charlbury has unveiled its largest single grant. The £31,000 award pays for the installation of secondary glazing at the Corner House, a community space and historic building in the …
Energy efficiency in your home
A new report “Home Comforts: A Simple Guide to Reducing Fuel Costs and Emissions” offers guidance for homeowners in Charlbury aiming to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs by 2025. …