Whitchurch PC votes to support Bathing Water Status The Parish Council voted in support of Pangbourne Meadow’s application for Bathing Water Status, at a recent meeting. During...
Art and Craft Exhibition 2026: a Happy Place! A lot of talent was on display at this year’s show: demonstrated across an amazing 236 exhibits. The theme posed by the tightly contested...
Spire Team Secure Lottery Funding The Save Our Spire fundraising team have recently learned that they will receive a substantial grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. St...
Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace! Parish Councillors are urging Whitchurch residents to make their views known on the planned reorganisation of local government in Oxfordshire....
Whitchurch Conservation Area Appraisal Now Approved The Conservation Area Appraisal for the village has now been adopted by SODC, following preparatory work by residents of the village, led by Cllr...- more news...
What else is new
- A warning to be vigilant. Last night (Monday 10th March) there were two attempted break-ins of outbuildings at separate Hardwick Road locations. The police have been alerted and forensics involved. Whitchurch residents are encouraged to report suspicious cars and activities at night.
- Thames Water have now completed their work in the playground. The site has been decontaminated and the playground has re-opened.
- A Service of Thanksgiving for Richard Wingfield will be held at 2pm on Thursday, 26th March, at St Mary's in Whitchurch .
- The Parish Council would like to remind those who wish to display posters promoting village events, to use the notice boards or alternatively, wooden fences or posts. The expectation is that all posters should be removed promptly following events. No posters should be placed on Highway signs or trees. For further information, please see the "Policy on Advertising" on the Parish Council page.
- After many years of research Peter Hawley has published a colourful family history of those with his surname. More here.
- OCC is introducing a new booking scheme for visits to Household Waste Recycling Centres, starting on 14th January. A time slot will need to be booked. Explanation and details here.
More Photos from the Art & Craft Exhibition
Art and Craft Exhibition 2026
Blackthorn Cutting in the Maze
Green Team Improving Safety on Jubilee Path
Billy is ready for the Six Nations!
Christmas Eve Torch Procession
Happy Christmas from Maurice
Tina's Tea
Muddy Lane maintenance by public-minded volunteers
- Tue 17 Mar COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING at The Old Stables, High Street 10.30am to midday - everyone welcome.
- Tue 17 Mar TAI CHI & QI-GONG CLASS - Whitchurch Village Hall - 10.00 am-11.00 am - poster attached.
- Tue 17 March LENT LUNCH - 12.15 pm-2.00 pm - The Old Stables - poster attached.
- Wed 18 Mar TEA, CAKE, QUIZ AND A NATTER - 2-4 pm, The Old Stables - all welcome.
- Thu 19 Mar PHYSIO-LED EXERCISE CLASS FOR SENIORS - 10.00 am-11.00 am - Village Hall.
- more events...
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