Halloween Hedgerows The hedges along Hardwick Road appear as if they have been decorated for Halloween recently. The banks of blackthorn are strewn with ghostly...
Annual Village Assembly 2026 This event took place on 7th May and began with Parish Council lead, Jim Donahue reporting on last year’s achievements, which included the...
“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...- more news...
What else is new
- On Tuesday 26 May the SODC Capital Grant Scheme will open to community groups and voluntary organisations in the district. Over £300,000 is available for projects like playgrounds, community cafes and energy efficiency improvements to community buildings. More information
- Footsteps - child pedestrian safety. The programme is designed as a short, step-by-step guide, with video, to help parents and carers teach young children the skills they need to use the road safely and become more confident pedestrians. Download more info here.
- Scaffolders arrived on 18th May and have started erecting scaffolding around St Mary's spire. All of St Mary's services are currently being held in the Old Stables.
- Pangbourne Meadow is one of 13 new sites in England given bathing water status today, 15 May. These sites will be regularly tested by the Environment Agency to keep swimmers better informed about water quality.
- 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.
- Sat 23 May ART CAFE - The Old Stables - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm - in aid of Pangbourne Art Group.
- Sun 24 May (Pentecost) WORSHIP FOR ALL - 9.30 am at St
- Tue 26 May COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING at The Old Stables, High Street 10.30am to midday - everyone welcome.
- Tue 26 May TAI CHI & QI-GONG CLASS, beginner-friendly - 10.00 am-11.00 am - Village Hall - poster attached.
- Wed 27 May TEA, CAKE, QUIZ AND A NATTER - 2-4 pm, The Old Stables - all welcome.
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