Lifestyle Archives - Cowley News

December 4, 2022

Oxford in Bloom, we’re back!

April 10, 2021 David Henwood 0

by David Henwood Cowley News would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that has taken part in our first 2020 gardening competition. This year, probably more than any other year, green spaces …Read More

Councillor calls for LTN Review in Cowley

March 23, 2021 Adam Berry Comments Off

COUNCILLOR David Henwood – a city Councillor in Cowley, is calling for a review on the Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme that recently began its trial phase. …Read More

Are e-scooters legal in the UK?

January 28, 2021 David Henwood 0

The Department for Transport (DfT) wants to introduce urgent legislation to permit the trialling of e-scooter rental schemes. …Read More

Cowley News Gardening Competition

October 18, 2020 David Henwood 0

by David Henwood Cowley News would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that has taken part in this year’s competitions. This year probably more than any other year green spaces have played …Read More

Naturescape for Florence Park

October 10, 2020 David Henwood 0

By David Henwood Flo’s-the Place in the Park and social enterprise group Naturescape have teamed up to redevelop the mini-golf course into a magical outdoor garden for play, wildlife and learning. The plan is to …Read More

LEAF (Local Environmental Action Florence Park)

July 13, 2020 David Henwood 0

We want the recovery after ‘lock-down’ to be better for people, climate and wildlife. We’ve planted flower beds for wildlife, installed swift boxes, publicised how to help hedgehogs etc. …Read More

Introducing our New “Eco Column” Recycling Dish Water!

July 12, 2020 David Henwood 0

“A friend gave us some tomato plants. Our water butt was empty; still is. As I stood in the garden perplexed, my son was washing the dishes. As I watched the water slip down the kitchen drain, I had an epiphany. How could I recycle the water?” …Read More