PAST EVENTS
HOMES & ENERGY EVENT
Wednesday 12th May
Kate Brown, a local expert in sustainable buildings, talks on the built environment, the interrelation between housing and climate, and what changes we can make to future-proof our homes.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
14 April 2021
Is now the time for electric vehicles in Watlington? Hear from industry expert Anthony Simpson and members of WCAG that have taken the plunge.
GREEN INVESTING
February 10, 2021
Learn about "positive investing" for financial and social gain to find out how to put your money to work to make a return and fight climate change. Speakers from Ethex and Low Carbon Hub
WIND POWER TALK
January 20, 2021
A talk on Off-Shore Wind on Wednesday 20th January at 8 pm, via zoom. A great opportunity to hear from an industry expert on how wind power works, its carbon footprint, environmental impact and implications for the economy and job creation.
WATLINGTON'S HEDGEROW PROJECT
January 13, 2021
Green Plan Update Event
A short film on Watlington's Hedgerow Project
Q & A with our habitat experts
Contribute to the discussion on what to do next!
WHAT CAN WE RECYCLE AND WHERE DOES IT GO?
November 18, 2020
Ever wondered what happens to our waste?
Ever wondered what can be recycled - and what can't?
Speaker Jessica Beare, Waste and Recycling Officer at SODC and Vale of White Horse will answer your questions!
WCAG COMMITTEE MEETING
November 17, 2020
WCAG Committee Meeting Agenda
1) How to spend remaining WPC funds this year
2) Budget outline for next year
3) Events plan and actions
4) PR / Media plans
5) Quick project updates Green Plan, Website, Plastic Free Watlington (project owners please be ready with a high-level update, and update on actions from last time)
6) Treasurer Update
7) Nature Festival review
8) AOB
WELL BEING WORKSHOP
October 10, 2020
Explore the connection between health, art and nature no need to be good at art!
For teenagers & young adults with an open mind and playful nature With Frances Ackland-Snow of Creative Minds Consultancy
CLEAN AIR DAY
October 8th
Last year many of us signed up to Watlington Parish Council’s initiative to make a pledge to help keep Watlington’s air clean, for example by driving less or making a commitment to walk or cycle locally. Of course, as well as making the air cleaner, this also helps reduce carbon emissions locally and improve health and fitness!
THE BIG SQUEEZE
Sunday 27th September
The Spire & Spoke
Groups up to 5 people (+ 1 volunteer to help). Bring apples pre-washed and your own bottles. 2 kg of apples makes approx 1 bottle (75cl) of juice.
Adhere to COVID-19 Regulations