Great Big Green Week 2025
In celebration of the Great Big Green Week, EcoSoco are presenting a screening of the hit move, Wilding at Peppard War Memorial Hall, Thursday June 5th. A captivating documentary that follows the journey of Isabella Tree and Charlie Burrell as they embark on an ambitious rewilding project on their Knepp Estate in West Sussex. Faced with declining farmland and soil degradation, they take a radical approach—allowing nature to reclaim the land by reintroducing native species like deer, ponies, pigs, and cattle.
As the landscape transforms, wildlife flourishes, bringing back rare and endangered species, including turtle doves and nightingales. The film explores not only the ecological impact of rewilding but also the social and cultural challenges the couple faces as they defy traditional farming practices. Their story highlights the resilience of nature and offers a hopeful vision for conservation and biodiversity.
Tickets £5, only available in advance, please. Thursday 5th June please email ecosocofilm@gmail.com
Great Big Green Week 2024
Sonning Common Celebrates … Great Big Green Week 2024
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.
