Author Archives: Chipping Norton Green Gym
Update on heat-related session time and site changes
The session programmed for August 12th will run from 9 till 12 (at the latest) with a break at 10.30. The venue is now William Fowler Wood, not the Health Centre, as the Wood offers more shade. Please note that … Continue reading
Work session changes in hot weather
When temperatures are high, some Green Gym sessions may have an earlier start time, or be cancelled altogether. A Met Office red alert will always trigger session cancellation. Any new arrangements will be circulated to members and published here, usually … Continue reading
Saturday work sessions discontinued
For a trial period of almost a year, monthly work sessions were programmed on a Saturday for potential members who were unable to attend the weekly Wednesday sessions. The Saturday sessions were not as popular as hoped and sadly it … Continue reading
Blossom Day 2026
Because of the trees tending to flower earlier in recent years, this year the annual Blossom Day has been brought forward. Here are some details of the festival, to which admission is completely free: For more information about the Community … Continue reading
Saturday work sessions
We realise that there may be people who would like to join Green Gym or at least try it out, but cannot attend on a Wednesday, typically for work reasons. We are therefore trialling monthly work sessions on a Saturday … Continue reading
Apple Day 2025
Apple Day, held at the Community Orchard, on 28th September, was a great success. Importantly, following a period of showery days the weather remained dry, with some pleasantly warm sunshine. A large number of visitors of all ages enjoyed watching … Continue reading
Putting the elms back in Elmsfield
Since its appearance in the U.K. in the late 1960s, the now infamous Dutch elm disease has killed millions of elm trees here over the last 50 years. It has changed parts of our landscape forever and is still spreading … Continue reading
Blossom Day 2025
The annual Blossom Day festival will take place on Sunday May 11th, from 12 to 3, at the Chipping Norton Community Orchard. Admission is free and all are welcome. Parking space is limited – please come on foot if at … Continue reading