With a history spanning 40 years, originating with the acquisition of Little Whittenham Wood by the Northmoor Trust for Countryside Conservation in 1982, the charity rebranded as Earth Trust in 2011.

It’s mission is to connect people to nature, “both for their own wellbeing and to inspire action to protect the natural world for the future”.

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Wednesday saw the world celebrate Earth Day, a global event dedicated to environmental protection, raising awareness about pollution, climate change, and sustainability, which began in 1970.

Inspired by the global day of environmental protection, there couldn’t be a better time to look back at the work of a charity working for the good of the world from within Oxfordshire.

Take a look back through this Oxford Mail archive gallery to find pictures of Earth Trust over the years.

Around 300 members of Oxfordshire Young Farmers Clubs (YFC) took part in the event, which featured a variety of activities including tug of war, stock judging, first aid, horse knowledge, and cookery.

A spokesman for Bicester and Islip YFC said: “It was brilliant day, with members show casing their talent and trying new competitions.

“Most importantly they had fun.”

They also said they are ‘looking forward’ to the Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally on Sunday 24th May at South Farm, Shifford.

Adding: “It will be a great day out for all the family, with YFC competitions, polo demonstration, heavy horses, sheep shearing, steam engines, vintage tractors, dog show, craft barn and trade stands.”

Long-time supporters and former YFC members were on hand to help judge the competitions.

The Oxfordshire YFC county show and rally will include a packed line-up of events for all ages, from heavy horses and sheep shearing to a dog show, craft barn and vintage tractors.

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils are reviewing their off-street parking orders and considering a switch to a ticketless scheme at all managed sites.

This would remove the need to display a physical ticket in vehicles and modernise the overall parking experience.

Under the proposed changes, drivers would enter their full vehicle registration number at a machine to obtain a free hour of parking or to pay for longer stays.

Payment could be made by coin, contactless card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.

The existing PayByPhone option, which does not require using a machine, would remain available.

Some of the proposals include changing the Southern Road car park in Thame from short‑stay to all‑day parking, updating the charging rules at two Wallingford car parks (Castle Street and St Georges Road) so they match the other council car parks in the town, and changing the layout of parking spaces at Cattlemarket car park in Thame to reflect a new use of the nearby commercial building.

The public consultation is open until 11.59pm on Friday, May 8, and further information can be found on the council’s website.