Litter Pick
Taking part in the Million Mile Clean
As part of our efforts to gain the Plastic Free Oxshott award, run by Surfers Against Sewage, a group of hardy souls took part in a litter pick along the edge of the A244 and Oxshott Heath on a misty morning in November. We collected 15 bags of rubbish which had been tossed out of car windows between the train station and Sandy Lane. This was all logged with Surfers Against Sewage who are working to clear a million miles of rubbish each year.
Handbook of local and national advice
This brilliant book draws together the wisdom from 3 years of speakers and events at the Weston Green and Thames Ditton Nature and Climate Festival and includes input from Oxshott Net Zero. It is a treasure trove of useful and inspiring information. Click the link below to find out how to get a free e-copy or how to purchase your own print copy. This really is a one-stop source of information on how to live a more sustainable life.
Plant and Seed Swap
Save money and plastic!
In September and October 2025 we ran a popular plant and seed swap at the regular repair cafe in the foyer of St Andrew's Church. Hopfully the result will be more veg and flowers for all of us next season :)
Breakfast Talks
Oxshott Net Zero and Danes Hill School are beginning a new venture. Building on their successful collaboration on Oxshott Repair Cafe, these breakfasts talks are designed to bring interesting speakers to an informal setting for a talk and a chat over coffee and croissants. These talks are for everyone from the Danes Hill community and the Oxshott community. We hope to see you there!
Supporting biodiversity
Wild flowers creating a buzz
Last year we helped St Andrew's church plant a small patch of wild flower meadow in the children's play area. This year with the help of a grant from Elmbridge Borough Council we have been busy planting wild flower plug plants under the hedges at the crossroads in the village. Look out for the Blue Hearts which will mark areas planted up for pollinators. If you would like to nominate a grass verge near you for seeding with wild flowers and you or neighbours can help look after it, get in touch and we can either offer moral or practical support! Take a look at what Fetcham are doing for some inspiration Fetcham Blue Hearts Wildflower Verges – Fetcham Residents Association or take a look at the national scheme The Blue Campaign - increasing biodiversity in grass verges - Surrey County Council
Oxshott tries out Climate Fresk
In May 2025, we welcomed a trained facilitator to lead a few of us in a Climate Fresk workshop. The idea is that participants build a picture of the climate crisis by arranging themed cards into an interrelated web. It was sobering indeed but very informative and clear. If you are interested in having a Climate Fresk workshop for a group of colleagues or friends (about 8 people) please get in touch.
Oxshott Brownies and Rainbows
Two stalwart members of the Oxshott repair-cafe sewing team went to join the Brownies and Rainbows to run a fabulous session all about waste and recycling. As a result, the girls earned their 'I've helped the planet' badge.
There were lots of crafts and games including making junk sea creatures (see the magnificent octopus opposite!); making decorations out of recycled paper and a Trash Fashion game.
On a more serious note all of the girls made a promise for how they would reduce their personal use of plastic and as a group they wrote to local MP Dr Ben Spencer.
The results of their efforts were displayed at the May repair cafe and sparked some interesting conversations.
Well done to the girls and to Helen and Adrienne for running such an informative and fun session.
Check out our Plastic Free Oxshott page if you would like to reduce plastic either as an individual, a business or a local group.
May 2025
Elmbridge Junior Citizens Take the JUMP
At the end of March and beginning of April 2025, Oxshott Net Zero took part in the Junior Citizens event provided by Elmbridge Borough Council which took place at Sandown Race Course. A small group of plucky leaders ran a fun workshop on greenhouse gases and the six shifts to a more sustainable lifestyle described by Take the JUMP. Over the course of 8 days we spoke to almost 1000 year 6 pupils from all over the borough. That's a lot of year 6's...
Talk for the Trefoil Guild
Take the JUMP, Plastic Free Oxshott and more...
We were delighted to talk to the Trefoil Guild in March all about the work of Oxshott Net Zero and how to get involved locally. We enjoyed the beautiful facilities at the new Oxshott Community Hub.
If you would like a talk or fun workshop on Take the JUMP or just a general introduction to our work, please get in touch. We're always happy to help.
