Watlington Business Association

13/03/2026

*DEADLINE EXTENDED* You've got until Sunday 29th March to submit your proposals.

Calling all local artists. We'd love to receive your pitches for a temporary installation in the windows of Bella Luce during this transition period. Visit our website for more information.

https://www.watlingtonba.com/news/calling-local-artists-transform-bella-luces-windows-into-a-celebration-of-watlington?fbclid=IwY2xjawQg1_9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBNNUlHQjc0RFE3VlRlZFA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtC6rVMcoEXo00uZnoGcq3ICfdqclRm0OKk8TfdO1UMUivlMgJlBhrKPbjns_aem_IYPpVOmE7IhNVLiXe-cDQQ

Watlington High Street is changing. As Bella Luce closes its doors after more than a decade of creativity and support for our independent business community, we have been given a unique opportunity....

01/02/2026

🌱 Local groups in Watlington, this is for you 🌱

There’s less than a week left to apply to the 2026 Watlington Community Fund.

Thanks to the Christmas Market raffle, we’re sharing up to 50% of the proceeds with local community groups. The remainder helps keep Watlington festive and welcoming through the darker months.

If you’re a voluntary group, club, charity, or community organisation and a small grant would help you run an activity, buy equipment, or support local people, we’d really encourage you to apply.

📝 The application is short and straightforward
⏰ Deadline: 12pm, Friday 6 February
Apply here 👉 https://www.watlingtonba.com/funding.html

Please feel free to tag or share this with any local groups who might benefit.

Supporting the heart of our community. Each year, the Watlington Business Association is proud to donate funds raised through our Christmas Market to local groups that make a real difference...

11/11/2025

Celebrate the season with delicious street food from Mike at , accompanied by the fabulous melodies of Watlington’s very own Bike Shop Band. We’ll also be joined by the Icknield Community College Choir for a special guest performance to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

Our wonderful local retailers will be open late, offering complimentary drinks and helping you get a head start on your Christmas shopping.
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Shop local this Christmas – and make it a night to remember!

24/04/2025

Want to make your website work harder for you? Join our FREE workshops on search engine optimisation for small businesses and learn the top tips and tricks to get your site ranking on Google.

Facilitated by Melissa Cupis, who built a successful website company and is passionate about helping our local business community thrive.

Book on our website.

20/02/2025

Do you know what will happen to your assets upon your death? It’s not something most of us like to think about but a bit of forward planning can help your loved ones navigate the complex legal system and ensure your wishes are carried out.

Join Justine & Nicola of Mercers Solicitors on Wednesday 26 February at 6pm at The West Room, Watlington for guidance on this important topic.

Please head over to our website to reserve your spot.

19/02/2025

Have you heard of Visit Watlington? is an initiative started in 2023 with two main objectives:

(1) To showcase Watlington to a wide audience to encourage visitors, and

(2) To help reinforce a sense of local pride in the wonderful town we live and/or work in.

Ahead of Visit Watlington’s launch of their new website we are holding some information sessions for local businesses to hear more about Visit Watlington and how you can get involved.

Sessions are being held on:
Mon 24 Feb 9:30am @ Spire & Spoke
Mon 24 Feb 5:30am @ Spire & Spoke
Tue 25 Feb 8:30am @ OX Club
Tue 25 Feb 12 noon @ The Granary Cafe

Head over to our website to book your place.

19/02/2025

Have you heard of Visit Watlington? Visit Watlington is an initiative started in 2023 with two main objectives:

(1) To showcase Watlington to a wide audience to encourage visitors, and

(2) To help reinforce a sense of local pride in the wonderful town we live and/or work in.

Ahead of Visit Watlington’s launch of their new website we are holding some information sessions for local businesses to hear more about Visit Watlington and how you can get involved.

Sessions are being held on:
Mon 24 Feb 9:30am @ Spire & Spoke
Mon 24 Feb 5:30am @ Spire & Spoke
Tue 25 Feb 8:30am @ OX Club
Tue 25 Feb 12 noon @ The Granary Cafe

Head over to our website to book your place.

11/02/2025

Support small business, shop local. To show our appreciation to all of you who choose to shop local we have created the Watlington Loyalty Scheme! 16 local, independent retailers have joined together to offer an INCREDIBLE prize hamper three times a year. Just spend £25 in any participating retailers to collect your stamp. 10 stamps gets you one entry to the draw. The next draw is on the 1st June. Plenty of time to get stamping.THANK YOU for supporting your high street.

07/02/2025

Save the date 📅 Logic Financial Services will be giving two informative presentations on how to secure your financial future. Individuals welcome, not just local business owners, we all need to be considering these important topics. Head over to our website to reserve your space on either session.

04/02/2025

Applications are OPEN NOW for our community fund. Each year we donate a significant proportion of the proceeds from the Christmas Market to voluntary and community organisation around the town. If your group needs a little funding then head on over to our website and fill out the simple form. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 28th FEBRUARY.

03/02/2025

Tomorrow evening invite you in for welcome drinks to find out more about the huge variety of professionals you can access there.

See you there!