Community Events
The events below may be of interest to families, but we have no affiliation with them.
Summer Holiday - Clubs and Workshops
‘Art in the Park’ competition
Entries invited for our nature-themed art competition
We are inviting entries for the 2025 ‘Art in the Park’ competition on the theme of ‘Wellbeing in Nature’. Participants are being asked to interpret how the natural world benefits physical or mental health, with prizes on offer for the best 2D artwork in different age categories.
Participants in the competition are free to interpret ‘Wellbeing in Nature’ as they wish, but are encouraged to visit our grounds for inspiration. There are many relaxing spaces in our parkland, riverbank and woodland areas, and we are a popular place for people taking part in activities to benefit their physical wellbeing, such as outdoor yoga, playing volleyball or paddleboarding.
First prize in the over-18s category is £500 while two highly commended entries will receive a £250 prize each. Winners in each of the two junior categories (ages 12-18, and age 4-11) will receive a £50 prize each for themselves and £250 for their nominated school or youth group to spend on art supplies.
The deadline for entries is 31 August 2025. Entrants aged 18 and under must create their artwork on a postcard measuring 148 x 105mm, which they can send via post to the Howbery Park Estate office or hand in at Howbery’s Manor Café.
Crowmates Holiday Club
Do you wish there was a local Holiday club for your little one in surroundings they find familiar with other children they know?
Happy to announce that a new holiday club will be starting at Crowmarsh Gifford School this coming summer – Crowmates Holiday Club! The club will be full of lots of sports and craft activities to keep their brains and bodies active and away from screens as much as possible!
We will be running for about two weeks at the beginning and the end of the summer – 23rd July – 1st August & 26th – 29th August (Tues- Fri). It will be from 8.30 – 3.30 for ages 5-11. Final price to be confirmed but it will be very reasonable.
We would like to gauge interest at this time so can you please drop Sean a quick email at crowmatescg@gmail.com with how many children and ages plus which dates you would be likely to book.
Brightwell cum Sotwell - Village Fete 5th July
Summer Reading Challenge at Wallingford library
Charity Walk - Breast Cancer - 14 Sept 2025
Ongoing
Brass Lessons
Friday football
Rocksteady
Learn Flute and Woodwind
Girls Football
Swimming
Nurturing Programme for Parents & Carers
Free 10-week Parent Nurturing Programme run by Wallingford Family Centre, designed to help parents and carers navigate family challenges and create a calmer, happier home.
Programme Details:
📍 Location: Wallingford Family Centre
📅 Dates: 8th September – 24th November
🕒 Time: Mondays, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (term time only)
Many parents who have attended similar groups have shared positive feedback:
💬 "I am a much more confident, positive, and understanding parent. I feel much more able to cope now."
💬 "We are having fewer family arguments, and the household is a lot calmer."
💬 "The group was fun. It’s the only two hours I have for myself each week."
The programme covers a range of topics, including:
✅ Understanding why children behave as they do
✅ Recognising the feelings behind behaviour (ours and theirs)
✅ Exploring different approaches to discipline
✅ Developing co-operation and self-discipline in children
✅ The importance of looking after ourselves as parents
If you know of any parents who may benefit, please encourage them to complete the expression of interest form below:
🔗 Expression of Interest Form
