Watson, a Salford-based contractor, is set to make a significant impact at this year’s Bolton Food and Drink Festival with an innovative school competition promoting sustainability and community engagement.
As the headline sponsor of the festival, Watson has invited local primary schools to participate in a unique challenge that combines environmental awareness with creativity.
In efforts to give back to the community, Watson has launched its very own School Sustainability Competition where local primary schools have been invited to build a model house out of sustainable food and drink packaging. The eco-friendly designs will be displayed at the Watson stand during the Bolton Food and Drink Festival.
Pupils aged four to eleven have been encouraged to use their imagination to create sustainable models in seven local primary schools. Mytham Primary School, Bolton Parish C of E, St Teresa’s, Pikes Lane, Devonshire Road, Moorgate, and Haslam Park are participating in this exciting initiative. The competition has sparked engaging discussions about sustainability in classrooms, becoming a valuable hands-on learning experience for students across these schools.
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite design at the festival, created by Bolton’s youngest residents, with the winning school receiving a substantial £5,000 towards their School Improvement Plan (SIP).
Watson invites festival attendees to visit their interactive stand on Victoria Square throughout the weekend. The stand will feature family-friendly activities in collaboration with local businesses and suppliers, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to enhancing life across Bolton.
Rob Watson, director at Watson, said: “Our School Sustainability Competition, along with our presence at the festival, underscores our key values of community engagement and sustainable development. We are looking forward to showcasing the talent from local primary schools and awarding the winning school with funds towards their School Improvement Plan.”
Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Culture, Cllr Nadeem Ayub, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Watson as headline sponsor for our flagship event, representing our own core beliefs in bringing the Bolton community together.
“This fantastic competition enables us to teach the next generations about the importance of developing a more sustainable environment. I would urge all festival goers to pay a visit to the Watson stand to look at some of the amazing projects and submit their votes.”
The competition and festival sponsorship highlight Watson’s dedication to community engagement and social value across the region, complementing their local developments at Church Wharf and Creams Mill, which are set to play key roles in Bolton’s regeneration.
