A little bit About Us…
We started in 2009 as Transition Chipping Norton – a community initiative to help local people transition away from fossil fuels and towards a more sustainable way of living. Some of our early projects involved setting up the Chipping Norton Community Orchard, campaigning for better cycling provision and a community allotment.
Fast forward to 2023, we constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation to better meet the needs of our community. We are still part of the worldwide Transition Network, but in 2025 we rebranded as Sustainable Chipping Norton, in line with many other Transition Groups.
We are also part of Community Action Groups Oxfordshire, a network of over 50 Oxfordshire groups at the forefront of community led climate change action, organising events and projects to take action on issues including waste, transport, food, energy and biodiversity. The network runs over 1,000 events per year, attended by over 60,000 local residents.
Our Most recent impacts
Take a look through our recent Impact Reports which capture how these projects have strengthened resilience, enhanced the environment and connected people.
2025 Age-Friendly Award winner
Youth work and connected communities continues to be at the heart of our ethos, and we were delighted to win an award from Incommon for our Intergenerational Youth Social Action in April 2025.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 1st day of Spring walks and celebrations…
The rain did not hold off, but somehow it seemed to make us more determined to feel positive. Snowdrops and aconites showed us that it is definitely worth braving the cold and wet to absorb some springtime energy, and jubilant birdsong in the woodland confirmed this.
We have more walks planned for this year, so please keep an eye out on here, or join our Whatsapp group to stay up to date with these and other activities – 07517 144828
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Fireside Group is this coming Friday 6th February 8 – 10:30 in Enstone. Newcomers welcome.
Last month we talked about a new independent film being shown locally so we supported all of our members to go and see it.
Congratulations to Dr Pete Knapp on such a well-received film and discussion circle, and thank you to Sustainable Kirtlington for hosting.
The village hall was buzzing with 45 people who turned out to see Fires and Fascism, most of whom stayed for the brilliantly facilitated discussion afterwards.
Hearing voices from across Europe we all learned something about the politics feeding into our current situation, and it was heartening to be able to hear thoughts from our teenage audience members…
Whatever the future has in store it is clear that the more we can create spaces of connectivity and understanding the better the outlook for everyone.
There is no agenda for our fireside groups, and all adults are welcome to come along and chat about things that are important to them, or just to sit and listen round the focal point of a fire. (Indoors if the weather is bad).
Please bring whatever you'd like to drink, and message us for the address if you haven't been before.
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Crafts, Plant and Seed Swap, General Swap Shop, Pizza, Home-made soup…(All free, but please donate if you can)
Tonight!!
Just a quick reminder – all are welcome, and if you can stay to help sweep and wash up we will be eternally grateful…
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With our beautiful venue for Craft Cafe now secured – thanks to Jim and his family who left a generous donation to support the group – numbers of people coming are steadily increasing.
If you can help greet people and support them with crafts, or run a broom around at the end to help with clearing up we would love you to join us…And of course if you'd like to just come along for a natter or to work on a project you would be very welcome to.
This week we welcomed Phoebe and Ursula from OCC, and continued our community weaving, alongside other projects.
It was a real privilege to meet Jim's family, and for them to weave some blue colours to represent the ocean in a fitting homage to his work.
Thank you to all you lovely people who help make this possible.
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Here is a chance to send feedback about things you feel create barriers to being healthy, or things that you value, so your views can help shape local services.
Please follow the link to fill in the form:
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If you've got some time to spare during the week and have a clean driving licence, have you ever considered driving the Villager bus?
They are looking for more volunteers who can cover 4 hour shifts on a regular basis each week.
If you passed your test before 1997 you probably have the qualifications you need already (a D1 on the licence).
We would love to see the bus running in a full service again – especially on a Wednesday afternoon for anyone who wants a lift from town up to Willow Gardens for Craft Cafe and back again!
If you're interested please get in touch!
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