“Dedicated and effective volunteer” couple win Whitchurch Award Jill and John Bradon were jointly presented with the 2026 Whitchurch Award at the Village Assembly on 7th May. Parish Council lead, Jim Donahue,...
A big thank you to Hilary! The Whitchurch Web team is sorry to say goodbye to Page Editor, Hilary Jensen, as she retires from the team after fifteen years. Hilary was...
Community Speedwatch recruitment drive If you are concerned about the safety of both pedestrians and drivers in our local community, you might want to consider joining Community...
A home for Harold Harold, Nick Brazil’s beloved dog, has been fostered by Debbie McIntyre since Nick's death in January this year. Sadly, no arrangements were...
MP challenges water regulation Freddie van Mierlo, our local MP, introduced a Bill aimed at making water companies more accountable in the House of Commons on 16th April....- more news...
What else is new
- Village Litter Pick: please meet next Saturday, 16th May, at the Hardwick Road end of Muddy Lane. If you have already volunteered and been assigned a patch, Jill will drop off bags and sticks to you in advance. If not, just turn up on Saturday at 2 pm!
- Scaffolders are set to arrive on Monday 18th May to start erecting scaffolding around St Mary's spire. All of St Mary's services are currently being held in the Old Stables.
- The Green Team: the latest quarterly newsletter for Spring 2026 can be found in the Green Team section of the website. Please have a read: they do a lot around the village to maintain our beautiful natural environment.
- Foster Care Fortnight: 11-24th May. The Fostering Network is campaigning to raise awareness of foster carers’ impact in providing love, stability and care to children and young people in need. Sadly many more foster carers are urgently needed across Oxfordshire. More information here.
- Let’s talk rubbish 2026 – Residents across South Oxfordshire are being encouraged to share their views on how rubbish, recycling and street cleaning services are run in their area, via a survey. Click here.
- Funding for community projects is available through the OCC Councillor Priority Fund. It can be used for a wide range of initiatives—from improving community spaces and supporting local groups, to small infrastructure or safety projects. To discuss possible project ideas, contact our county councillor directly: Maggie.Filipova-Rivers@Oxfordshire.gov.uk More information here.
Rewilding the verges: working party
Post Match, AFC Whitchurch
AFC Whitchurch's Last Match
Ewes and Lambs on the Hardwick Estate
Bluebells
The Ferryboat 7th April 2026
Wednesday Tea
More Photos from the Art & Craft Exhibition
Art and Craft Exhibition 2026
- Sun 10th May Car Boot sale at the Pump House on the Hardwick Estate.10 am- 3 pm.
- Tue 12 May COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING at The Old Stables, High Street 10.30am to midday - everyone welcome.
- Tue 12 May TAI CHI & QI-GONG CLASS, beginner-friendly - 10.00 am-11.00 am - Village Hall - poster attached.
- Wed 13 May TEA, CAKE, QUIZ AND A NATTER - 2-4 pm - The Old Stables - all welcome.
- Wed 13 May BMMHS MEETING - Woodcote Village Hall - 7.30 pm - events calendar attached.
- more events...
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