BIG GREEN WEEK BULB PLANTING AT THE RECREATION GROUND

September 25, 2021

Watlington, Recreation Ground, Love Ln, Watlington OX49, UK
Watlington In Bloom in association with
WCAG is organising a bulb planting party for the end of the Great Big Green Week.

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH WATER?

July, 21st

CLIMATE AND OUR WATER SUPPLY - HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Is water supply really an issue? 
What challenges do we face? 
What can we do about them?

Andrew Tucker of Thames Water will answer your questions!

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!

Online Event Link

Watlington Hedgerow Project

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