Events 2026

Dark Skies Talk (FREE)

Dark Skies coming to a village near you…

Join us on June 9th @ 7 pm Sonning Common Village Hall for an inspiring talk on how we can address light pollution and reclaim the beauty of the night sky! Light pollution robs us of the wonder of starlit nights and negatively impacts nocturnal wildlife, including moths, bats, birds, and pollinators. These disruptions have cascading effects on ecosystems.

Professor Richard Harding, a research scientist, environmentalist, and a former branch chair of CPRE Oxfordshire, will share his insights and practical tips on reducing light pollution to help restore the balance to nature. Email: ecosocotalks@gmail.com to reserve your seat***tickets to this event are free of charge but you still need to book as numbers are restricted. ***

Past events

EVENT: EARTH DAY with Johnson Matthey (April 2026)

Earth Day 2026 was celebrated with Johnson Matthey plc at their Sonning Common Research Centre; sharing our projects and running our first ever mini pop up Repair Café.

TALK : Swifts (March 2026)

Eco Soco hosted Edward Mayer of the Swift Conservatory in March. Where Edward shared his amazing knowledge and insights of these remarkable creatures. Another Eco SoCo talk SOLD OUT!

EVENT : BBOWT Community Walk (Nov. 2025)

A free event for BBOWT Community volunteers

Join BBOWT Community Network, EcoSoCo and nature expert; Nicole Clough, for a guided walk around Sonning Common. The aim of our community walk is to bring community volunteers together to explore similar themes, share skills and learn from each others experiences.

Our focus will be on improving biodiversity in a village setting. Together we will explore 3-5 sites around the village of Sonning Common to investigate and identify the opportunities to increase biodiversity at 3 village play grounds, 1 commercial site and 1 community orchard.

During this friendly, slow paced, morning there will be lots of opportunities to discuss your own green spaces with Nicole and to hear about the work of EcoSoCo in Sonning Common.

FILM : Six Inches of Soil (November 2025)

An inspiring story of 3 young British farmers standing up against the industry food system by transforming the way they produce food. Shortening supply chains and healing the soil for greater long term sustainability. SOLD OUT!

FILM : Wilding (June 2025)

In celebration of Great Big Green Week, EcoSoco held a matinee screening of the hit move, Wilding at Peppard War Memorial Hall. The event was a huge success and completely SOLD OUT!

TALK : Owl Conservation (June 2025)

As part of Great Big Green Week, and with support from CAG, Eco SoCo was delighted to host an event focused on owl conservation in the UK. SOLD OUT!

TALK : Andre Tranquilini (June 2024)

For all enthusiastic gardeners an insightful talk by André Tranquilini; the Estate Manager of Waltham Place, a Market Gardener, Biodynamic Farmer, and Gardening Expert. SOLD OUT!