Together for Tomorrow: Local Action, Global Impact
Be the Change
Woodley Town Council is proud to launch its Community Climate Action Week on Saturday 15 November, bringing residents together under the theme: Together for Tomorrow – Local Action, Global Impact. The week is a call to action for the whole community to Be The Change; to take part, learn, and discover how local efforts can make a lasting difference on a global scale.
Launch Day: Saturday 15 November
Be the Change – Community Litter Pick
10am-12pm
Oakwood Centre, Woodley
Take part in Woodley’s Community Litter Pick with Woodley Adopt A Street (WASP), because small actions create big change. All equipment is provided. Volunteers will meet at the Oakwood Centre and then head out in groups to help tidy up Woodley’s streets. By coming together to care for our shared spaces, we reduce pollution, protect wildlife, and show pride in our community. Booking is essential in order to organise groups. FREE tea & coffee! Click HERE to book.
Wear the Change – Charity Fashion Show
1-2pm
Centre Stage, Woodley Town Centre
Step into sustainable style at our fashion show hosted and organised by Thames Hospice Woodley shop, featuring pre-loved outfits from its store in the town centre, with help from Waingels’ students. This exciting event proves fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth. With every outfit, we celebrate recycling, reimagining, and reducing waste. No booking required – just turn up and enjoy! FREE tea, coffee, and hot chocolate!
Voice the Change – Local Action, Global Impact
3-5pm
Oakwood Centre, Woodley
Join us for a powerful community conversation on climate, featuring Woodley Town Council’s initiatives, advice on how to afford climate change from Citizens Advice Wokingham, and the much-anticipated talk by Professor Chris Merchant, Professor in Ocean and Earth Observation at the University of Reading. Professor Merchant’s presentation, Our Climate Future, will unpack the key science and facts behind global warming, why it matters, and how every voice can help shape change. The event includes a Q&A session and FREE tea, coffee, and cake. Booking is essential as there are limited tickets available. Click HERE to book.
Climate Action Week Calendar of Events
Sunday 16 November
Dr Bike Repairs & Bike Marking
10am-12pm
Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Woodley
Get your bike checked, fixed, and ready to roll by Dr Bike, with MyJourney. Book a slot and Dr Bike will diagnose any issues and if he can, he’ll fix them for FREE!! If there are any parts needed or it’s beyond the scope of the session, he’ll let you know and give you some advice and options to get your bike ready to ride. Thames Valley Police will also be there providing bike marking. Book via the MyJourney website.
Monday 17 November
Woodley Walk
10am-12pm
Oakwood Centre, Woodley
Join our Guided Walk Around Woodley, beginning with a friendly chat over tea and coffee at the Oakwood Centre before heading out to explore a local route around Woodley and find out how easy it is to get around on foot. The walk will last approximately one hour. We will also have walking maps available for anyone wanting to self-guide. Booking essential. FREE tea & coffee! Click HERE to book.
Tuesday 18 November
Wokingham Borough Council Energy Advice
10am-12pm
Woodley Library, Woodley
As the weather gets colder and energy use increases, you may be thinking about how to stay warm and reduce your bills.
Wokingham Borough Council is running a Warm Homes drop-in session at Woodley library during Climate Action week. This is a free informal event where you can speak to someone in person about:
- Saving energy in your home
- Reducing your energy bills
- Finding out what support is available
You don’t need to book, just drop in and say hello.
Tuesday 18 November
Repair Shop & Advice Hub
2-5pm
Oakwood Centre, Woodley
Repair Café with fix-it stations, in association with Woodley Repair Café and an energy advice hub from Citizens Advice Wokingham. Bring along your broken or worn items and give them a new lease of life. This is more than a repair session, it’s a community hub for action and advice. You can also find out how you can save energy, cut costs, and live more sustainably – without spending more. Please book for the Repair Cafe so we can have the right repairers and tools there. No need to book for the Energy Advice Hub – just come along. FREE tea & coffee!
Wednesday 19 November
Recycled Art Workshop
10am-12pm
Oakwood Centre, Woodley
Join our Recycled Art Workshop led by local artist Jo Wyles, where your pre-school eco-heroes will have fun creating adorable animal friends from recycled egg boxes. This hands-on workshop shows how something simple can be reused and transformed, helping them to contribute towards a more sustainable world. Booking essential. FREE tea & coffee! Click HERE to book.
Thursday 20 November
Dr Bike Repairs
2.30-3.30pm
Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Woodley
Get your bike checked, fixed, and ready to roll by Dr Bike, with MyJourney. Book a slot and Dr Bike will diagnose any issues and if he can, he’ll fix them for FREE!! If there are any parts needed or it’s beyond the scope of the session, he’ll let you know and give you some advice and options to get your bike ready to ride. Book via the MyJourney website.
Friday 21 November
Climate Cinema
11am-2pm
Alan Cornish Theatre, Oakwood Centre, Woodley
Settle into our theatre and watch inspiring and thought-provoking short documentaries and films exploring climate change. This is a drop-in session and is suitable for all ages. FREE tea & coffee.
Download the Eco Nature Hunt
Our Free Kids’ Eco Nature Hunt is the perfect way for families and children to connect with the environment during Climate Action Week. Download here or collect one during open hours from Woodley Town Council, the Oakwood Centre or Woodford Park Leisure Centre receptions. Once completed, come back to claim your prize*! (*Prize only available 15-23 November)
