Great Big Green Week

Sonning Common Celebrates … Great Big Green Week 2025 

Here's our celebration recap:

The village hall was bursting with eager locals attending our expert talks; 'Hedgehogs & Hedgehog Highways' presented by retired vet, environmentalist, and wildlife photographer Stephen Powles, and 'Climate Friendly Gardening' by Biodynamic Gardener and Waltham Place Estate Manager, Andre Tranquilini.

During Village Day, children were thrilled to construct their own bird boxes at no cost, thanks to a grant from Community Action Groups, Oxfordshire. Thirty bird boxes are now settling into new spots around the village and further afield, with the children eagerly anticipating which new families will inhabit them come Spring!

SC Library hosted eco crafts and story time, alongside a wonderful display board. Brambles and Christian Community Action delighted everyone with their green-themed window displays – the giant green hedgehog was a hit! The Herb Farm, Forresters, Heath & Watkins, Brambles, the Pet Barn and the Co-Op contributed with raffle prizes and refreshments.