THE chairwoman of the Watlington Climate Action Group is stepping down. Nicola Schafer says the group has fulfilled its objectives and is now heading in a new d.
A MAN from Watlington has set the British record for the heaviest pumpkin grown by an amateur. Gerald Short’s fruit will be harvested today (Friday) and o.
A MAN from Watlington has grown the second biggest pumpkin in the country this year. Gerald Short took the honour at the Southampton Pumpkin Festival with a spe.
Town given ‘plastic-free’ honour after campaign );
The town was recognised by Surfers Against Sewage, a marine conservation charity and campaign group.
It follows a campaign launched last year by Nicola Schafer, co-founder of the Watlington Climate Action Group, and parish councillor Terry Jackson.
They worked with businesses and organisations to minimise the amount of disposable plastic used in their daily operations.
Councillor Jackson said: “I’m really pleased we got this far and I’m looking forward to getting the rest of the community more involved.
“This is just the start but with this accreditation we can really push to encourage more businesses and organisations to join us.