Hot weather has taken its toll on River Pang A report on the BBC Berkshire news site has warned that the unusually hot summer has caused damage to the River Pang. Excessively low rainfall and...
Quiz night boosts village hall funds The village hall committee were very pleased with the sell-out success of the annual quiz evening, held on 3rd October. All the tickets for this...
TG Jones to close UPDATE: Closing down sale starts at TG Jones, Friday 22nd October.
It is being reported in Pangbourne that the newsagent, TG Jones, will be...
New headteacher for the primary school This September we have a new headteacher, Mrs Nikki Blyth, at Whitchurch Primary School. Her appointment follows the retirement of...
Church re-opens UPDATED Services will recommence at St Mary's this weekend, after the final pieces of scaffolding are removed. The church has been closed to the public...- more news...
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- Residents with a garden waste collection permit can have extra garden waste collected for free on Thursday November 12. Permit holders can put out a maximum of four additional sacks of garden waste, per permit, next to their brown bin. Please follow this guidance: Only present natural garden waste, such as cut grass, plants or small branches. Please use standard-sized (60L) black refuse-style sacks which combined total no more than a standard bin full. Please DO NOT use bags larger than 60L. Sacks must be left untied.
- Have you got 16 hours a month to spare? Sobell House Hospice in Oxford is seeking volunteers for its Bereavement Support team, with applications open from October 2026 to February 2027. Training, supervision and expenses are provided. To register your interest or apply, email: pallcarevolunteerservices@ouh.nhs.uk
- The charity group Action for Pangbourne Toilets has written to thank Whitchurch Parish Council for their recent grant of £850 towards the cost of running the "conveniences" in Station Road.
- Families can enjoy a range of free and low-cost activities this October half term, from 26 to 31 October. You can find the full programme and booking information at: southandvale.gov.uk/holidayactivities There’s also lots of ideas for what to do over the half term on the Visit Southern Oxfordshire website.
- Leslie Prater: Alex Hilton has been asked by the family to share the sad news that Leslie Prater, of Little Croft House, Eastfield Lane, passed away at the end of September. A memorial service is to be held on Friday 6th November at 2pm in St Thomas’ Church in Goring-on-Thames, followed by a gathering at The Swan at Streatley – all are welcome to attend.
- Eric Hartley's Whitchurch Walks - Alexa Duckworth-Briggs is undertaking to revisit each of these 12 walks over the next year, taking photographs and making notes. You will be able to access her musings, alongside Eric's directions and maps here, in the Local Walks section of the website.
- There is a vacancy for a Parish Council Clerk to replace Brian Inglis, who has decided to step back from his Clerking role. The deadline for applications is the end of October. For information about the role and how to apply for it, click here.
Dredger working by the toll bridge
Village Hall Quiz
Autumn Images
Hummingbird Hawk Moth
Plaques around Whitchurch
The Eclipse
Pangbourne Meadow
Summer Scenes
Summer Wildlife
- Sat 24 Oct ART CAFE - The Old Stables - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm - in aid of Royal British Legion.
- Sat 25 Oct COMMUNITY SAUNA is back! 1-3 pm at Hardwick Camping Field
- Sun 25 Oct Service of the Word - 9.30am at St John's Church
- Tue 27 Oct COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING at The Old Stables, High Street 10.30am to midday - everyone welcome.
- Wed 28 Oct Cedar Lodge Open Day and Afternoon Tea
- more events...
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