Cricket club completes renovation Whitchurch’s formerly dilapidated village cricket pavilion has undergone a transformation as part of a plan to secure the cricket club's...
Uninvited guests Five ringtailed parakeets were spotted this week in Eastfield Lane, indicating that this exotic non-native species has taken up residence in...
Leslie Prater 1939 - 2026 Leslie was born in London in March 1939. During the 1941 Blitz, while his father was serving in North Africa, Leslie was evacuated with his mother...
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...- more news...
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- This year's Remembrance Day ceremony will take place on Sunday 8th of November, at the war memorial. Accordingly, the road will be closed from 10:45 - 11:15am. Two Whitchurch volunteers are needed to patrol the road closure for this 30 minute period. A sign is available to place on the road. Please contact cllrdonahue.whitchurchonthames@gmail.com if you can help.
- Primary School Admissions - parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 need to apply for a school place. Applications for Reception entry can be submitted from 3 November 2026 and the deadline is 15 January 2027. More information: admissions.
- There will be an extra garden waste collection on Thursday November 12, for garden waste permit holders. Up to 4 additional sacks of waste, per permit, may be put out next to the brown bin. Please use standard-sized (60L) black refuse-style sacks, containing garden waste only (eg: cut grass, plants or small branches). 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.
Cricket club renovation
Dredger working by the toll bridge
Village Hall Quiz
Autumn Images
Hummingbird Hawk Moth
Plaques around Whitchurch
The Eclipse
Pangbourne Meadow
Summer Scenes
- Wed 28 Oct Cedar Lodge Open Day and Afternoon Tea
- Thu 29 Oct PHYSIO-LED EXERCISE CLASS FOR SENIORS - 10.00 am-11.00 am - Village Hall.
- Thu 29 Oct Green & Brown Bin Collection - see link for full collection details and dates
- Sat 31 Oct ART CAFE - The Old Stables - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm - in aid of Whitchurch Pre-School.
- Sat 31 Oct Twinning Society Quiz Night with chilli supper
- more events...
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