Improved Head Clearance on Jubilee Footpath Local volunteer group, the Green Team, were out with their chainsaws on Monday, 9th February, led by Pete Woolhouse (pictured). They set to work...
Richard Wingfield 1942-2026 Richard Wingfield died on 26th January 2026 at the age of 83. He lived in Hardwick Road with his wife Diana for 52 years from...
Nick Brazil 1946 - 2026 Nick was born in Looe, Cornwall on the 21st January, 1946 and died on his 80th birthday. He was the son of a businessman who founded the Brazil...
Victorious Villagers Following a hotly contested charity match on 30th December, the Whitchurch Village football team emerged triumphant over locals, Whitchurch Hill,...- more news...
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- UPDATED Sonia Wakely died on 29th January 2026, in London at the age of 91. She was well-known in Whitchurch for over 60 years, living first in Hardwick Road and then Eastfield Lane, before moving to Pangbourne in recent years. Her daughter, Susanne, has written an obituary which can be read here .
- Nick Brazil's funeral will be held at 10.30 on Monday 16th February at St Mary's Church, Whitchurch-on-Thames.
- 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.
- Would you like to become more involved in the village, and can you spare an evening a month? There is currently a vacancy for a parish councillor. The Notice is here. More information in Make a Change.
- After many years of research Peter Hawley has published a colourful family history of those with his surname. More here.
- The Art & Craft Exhibition is coming soon – on the weekend of 28th February and 1st March 2026. For details click here. Time to get exhibits ready!
- 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.
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
Christmas Concert in St Mary's
Advent Wreath Making
Clearing leaves in the Old Stables carpark
- Wed 11 Feb BMMHS MEETING - Woodcote Village Hall - 7.30 pm - events calendar attached.
- Thu 12 Feb Grey Bin Collection.
- Thu 12 Feb CRAFTY KNIT & STITCH - The Old Stables - 2.00 pm-4.00 pm and 7.00 pm-9.00 pm.
- Thu 12 Feb PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - 8.00 pm - Whitchurch Village Hall.
- Sat 14 Feb ART CAFE - The Old Stables - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm - in aid of Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Sun 15 Feb MORNING WORSHIP - St Mary's - 9.30 am.
- more events...
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