Our Thoughts on: Events

Over the last month, Cherwell Collective and Unipart co-hosted the Oxfordshire Waste Hackathon (OWH) to test a process by which we can facilitate direct, business-driven solution development for local waste…

This year we were delighted to partner up with the beautiful Oxford Botanic Gardens to bring not one, but two events to our community. Friday 24th July, saw eager little…

Cherwell Collective’s Climatarian Kitchen is thrilled to welcome renowned Chef Gregg Brown to our team for Waterperry Opera Festival. Gregg is a passionate educator and chef who understands the importance…

For the fourth year in a row, Cherwell Collective was delighted to take part in the Science Wonder Garden Party at Begbroke Science Park on Saturday, 4 July 2026. The…

“Fashionhouse” by Cherwell Collective is a new creative space in Kidlington for collaboration and community connection

Saturday 13th June saw members of the WISH Partnership gather together to celebrate the end of Great Big Green Week. Hosted by Oxford City Farm and joined by Cherwell Collective,…

This May half term saw us partner with not one, but two amazing local organisations to put on activities for families and children. Tuesday 26th May saw Families from our…

Cherwell Collective invites the community to attend our new Fashionhouse offering opportunities to further the creative arts in Kidlington

After a successful first season catering for the Waterperry Opera Festival in 2025, Cherwell Collective’s Climatarian Kitchen is pleased to announce that it will once again partner with the festival…

Oxfordshire Waste Hackathon for businesses: help us create solutions for local business waste strategy in Oxfordshire on your terms This June our Good Waste Charter initiative is launching a business…

At the start of this new month, WISH launched its monthly Crochet Circle, held on the second Monday of every month, bringing together new and returning members of the community.…

Joining 8 other local community hubs and special visitors to talk about our work and the future of community hubs within Oxfordshire.

Cherwell Collective volunteers attend celebration for volunteers and organisations throughout Kidlington.

Last week we hopped straight into the Easter school holidays with some fun-filled children’s activities at WISH!  On Tuesday 31st March we hosted flower-smashing card making, and on Wednesday 1st…

The Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace presented by Cherwell Collective takes place for the third year running on 29 September – tickets on sale now. This runway show celebrates…

We are beginning a public engagement process to co-create a county-wide strategy waste. You’re invited to participate.

On Monday morning the team from Cherwell Collective CIC welcomed local MP Calum Miller to our WISH HQ in Kidlington. After touring our facilities and meeting the team and learning…

Join the City Nature Challenge, a global celebration of wildlife recording that welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities to connect with nature, observe the world around them, and document…

On Wednesday, February 18th, we hosted our first half-term activity of the year: a Valentine’s-themed pastry activity for children at WISH. During the event, the children cut out shapes from…

On Wednesday 11th February, we ran a crochet workshop at WISH. We opened it up to people of all skill levels, from complete beginner to advanced. People of all ages…

We hosted our first-ever Comfort Cafe the last week of January. This was designed to support people experiencing homelessness by providing hot meals and access to showers in a welcoming,…

This year, we made a conscious decision to do things a little differently for our ‘Beat the Winter Blues’ Big Lunch for the Community. Since 2021, we’ve loved taking part…

This year we expanded our Midday Mass Distributions across the county. The first week of distributions was hosted by our friends at Barton Community Association in Oxford, followed by the…

In the final months of 2025, Cherwell Collective was nominated for nine awards available to community organizations, small businesses, and organisations working on sustainability and climate issues. The Cherwell Collective…

Saturday 13th December saw us host our annual eco-Christmas market at Exeter Hall, Kidlington. Supported by our partners, staff and volunteers, we opened the doors to the public at 11am…

We save surplus holiday food that grocers cannot sell in time so it doesn’t go to waste. You take it home to enjoy, and pay-what-you-can.

Apply to be a model, designer, or volunteer for the 2026 Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace.

Missed the fashion show? In this blog we’ll take you through the Ripples of Change sustainable fashion show as if you were experiencing it in person.

It’s Sustainable Fashion Week in the UK – a dedicated 7 days on the calendar for spreading awareness about making choices about clothing and accessories that are better for the…

What comes to mind when you hear “food surplus”? Charity kitchens? Unsold supermarket stock? Crates of “ugly” fruit and vegetables destined for landfill? Rarely do we associate surplus food with…

Introducing a few of the designers, models, and magic planned for Ripples of Change, the Sustainable Fashion Show at Blenheim Palace on 1 October 2025.

As a community interest company (CIC), we measure success by the change we create locally: keeping good food and goods in circulation, building skills, and strengthening community ties. In 2024…

Where could you go to hear the Charlbury-based band Vodka Shots, see community dance school performances, and meet a member of the robot-like Dalek species from Doctor Who, all while…

A behind-the-scenes peak into our team’s approach to bringing a mobile kitchen to Waterperry Opera Festival.

On 1 October, Cherwell Collective will be proud to present Ripples of Change, a runway show of sustainable fashion, at Blenheim Palace. This is not just a fashion show. It…

On a recent Saturday afternoon, the WISH community space transformed into my grandma’s kitchen in North India, full of fragrant spices and old-school Bollywood music. After moving away from home,…

On Saturday, 14 June 2025, Cherwell Collective participated in a finale celebration for Great Big Green Week. Discover what took place.

Cherwell Collective had the privilege of participating in a vibrant community event hosted by Oxford University Development at Oxford University’s Begbroke Science Park. The event was the annual Begbroke Science Wonder Garden Party,…

Picture this: candlelit tables in a French-style bistro, fascinating conversations about climate change, and the after-hours atmosphere of Oxford’s renowned Natural History Museum. This wasn’t your typical museum visit—it was…

It’s an exciting time for Cherwell Collective’s Climatarian Kitchen project. Thanks to the newly completed renovations of our home at WISH – located at 4 The Parade, Kidlington – we…

Cherwell Collective is proud to announce that our Climatarian Kitchen has become the hospitality and catering partner for the Waterperry Opera Festival this August.  The partnership will see Climatarian Kitchen…

Next month marks the exciting City Nature Challenge, a worldwide initiative that invites everyone to step into the role of a citizen scientist by exploring and documenting local wildlife.

This article is about an event that has now passed. Please visit our current page with information about events on sustainable fashion. Our team has been so inspired and fired…

A group of students from Bardwell School worked with Harvest @ Home Bicester to revitalise Garth Garden. See the fruits of their labours to create beautiful art in the park…

Happy Earth Day! Read about our celebrations and get inspiration for your eco-friendly celebrations and community action.

Wrapping up our 2024 Carbon Cost of Food weeks and reflecting on impact, lessons, and hopes for the future.

Harvest @ Home’s DofE outing at Blenheim estate planting trees at Blenheim Palace to support 1,000 native saplings being added.

As a female-led Collective, we understand the barriers to female leadership and work hard to promote inclusion and support our female employees and volunteers to achieve their potential. We’re feeling especially…

Watch this video to learn about our big annual Christmas lunch. Our holiday lunch is all about using food surplus and reducing food waste. Last year, we saved 70,000 car…