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....
AFC Whitchurch : 2000 to 2026 The glorious history of AFC Whitchurch ended on Saturday 18th April, following a final, friendly match against Pangbourne. Alex Hilton, club...- more news...
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- 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.
- Annual Village Assembly: come along on Thurs 7th May to find out what's happening in Whitchurch-on-Thames. Everyone welcome; wine and nibbles will be served. The evening will culminate with the presentation of the Whitchurch Award. 7.00 pm for a 7.15 pm start.
- 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.
- The Action for the River Kennet (ARK) team are running two citizen science training events in the Wallingford Brooks area: 1. May 9th - how to monitor river fly; 2. June 9th - setting up volunteers with water quality testing sites. Both events are free and need no prior knowledge, just an enthusiasm to learn and commitment to maintain monthly testing at your site! To sign up for event, contact james@kennetandpang.org and copy in anna@kennetandpang.org . For more information see the pdf here.
- Thu 07 May PHYSIO-LED EXERCISE CLASS FOR SENIORS - 10.00 am-11.00 am in Whitchurch Village Hall - poster attached.
- Thu 7 May CRAFTY KNIT & STITCH - The Old Stables - 2.00 pm-4.00 pm and 7.00 pm-9.00 pm.
- Thu 7 May ANNUAL VILLAGE ASSEMBLY - 7.00 pm for 7.15 pm in the Village Hall - all welcome.
- Fri 8 May Grey Bin Collection.
- Sat 9 May MAZE WORKING PARTY - 10.00 am - poster attached.
- more events...
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