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Watson Fuels saves Post Office

Watson Fuels help save community Post Office.

Thanks to a grant from Watson Fuels the Post Office in Portesham has reopened to serve the local community after a four month closure. When it closed in February 2010, the nearest branch was 2 - 3 miles away in Abbotsbury, the route to which is up hill and on a road without a pavement.

As a result, the local community worked together to restore Post Office services to Portesham.

David McKinna the liason officer between Post Office Ltd and the Portesham villagers during the planning of the new post office, said "Negotiations took place as to where in the village could provide suitable premises for a the new post office. "We looked at the pub, the surgery, the garage - but the village hall was chosen when village hall committee members realised it was the only venue that would, and could, accept the post office.
"Dorset Community Action in Dorchester were fundamental in getting us up and running. They gave us a grant, as did Watson Fuels and Chesil Bank Group Parish Council."

Simon Thompson, community fieldworker for Dorset Community Action said: "It has been great working with Portesham Village Hall Committee on this crucial project.
"The group, lead by David McKinna, have been well organised and committed to getting the Post Office service up and running"
David added: "It's so fantastic to be able to bring the post office back to Portesham and everyone I have spoken to in the village is very happy to have it back too.
"It's a much needed service, without it there was a lack of community cohesion.
"The new post office will be a focal point for the community.

Watson Fuels are very pleased to have been able to help in supporting the local community in Portesham in saving this important facility.To view the complete article on the BBC website click here.
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Watson Fuels move into Kent and Sussex

Nigel Collison Fuels, a Kent and Sussex based supplier of home heating oil, gas oil and road diesel, have been bought by Watson Fuels. Nigel Collison Fuels will continue to operate from depots at Cranbrook, Northfleet and Lewes.

Tony Watson

Tony Watson, the founder of Watson Petroleum, passed away on Tuesday 19th January 2010. He was three weeks away from his 87th birthday. Tony started Watson Petroleum with one tanker in 1957 and over the next half century helped to develop a prosperous company with the reputation, principles and standards that have provided the platform for growth that continues today. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and worked alongside him.

Join our Monthly Payment Scheme in 2010

Why not join the Watson Fuels monthly payment scheme for 2010? You can spread the cost of your home heating oil over the year and we even pay you interest when you are in credit. For more details click here

Now Delivering in Brecon

Following on from opening a new depot in Cardiff, Watson Fuels is pleased to announce that it has moved into Brecon. You can order your home heating oil, gas oil, road diesel and lubricants on telephone number 01874 754781 or via the website.