Baptism in the Thames James Leach reports on an unusual event:
On Advent Sunday, 1st December, Charlie was baptised by immersion in the millpond, following a...
Eastfield Lane likely to deteriorate further (UPDATED AGAIN, Monday 9th) Two more engineering projects are now scheduled, each of which will add to the congestion in Eastfield Lane caused by the many construction...
Sylvia Rosekilly, 1934–2024 We sadly report that Sylvia Rosekilly died peacefully on 25th November, at home in Whitchurch, aged 90 years.
Sylvia was lovingly cared for...
Dianne Brooks, 1958–2024 It is with great sadness that we have to say goodbye to Dianne Brooks who passed away peacefully on Tuesday 12th November at the age of 66, after...- more news...
What else is new
- Wild Oxfordshire has a newsletter about the value of our hedges.
- ‘Three Men in a Boat’, a one-man show, brought the village hall stage back into use last Thursday for the first time in many years. More here, with photos.
- Here are the WINNERS in the 2024 Art & Craft Exhibition that opens tomorrow, Saturday at 10 am. This year there are a record-breaking 246 entries from 129 exhibitors for this popular event.
- Whitchurch Hill to have 20mph limit – OCC has approved plans for reduced speed limits along the B471 to 40mph from Crays Pond to Orchard Coombe, 30mph from Orchard Coombe to the houses at the top of the hill, and 20mph within the village triangle.
- Unsafe road conditions in Eastfield Lane – further road excavations are expected in the next week or two – here is an UPDATED situation report from the parish chairman.
Baptism in the Thames
More photos from the Art & Craft show
Art & Craft Exhibition 2024
Wednesday Get-together in The Old Stables
Whitchurch Act of Remembrance 2024
Autumn colours around Swanston Field
Light Festival, Friday 1st November
The Friends' Musical Evening
Aurora Borealis seen in Whitchurch Hill
- Tue 10 Dec COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING - 10.30 am to noon - The Old Stables, everyone welcome!
- Wed 11 Dec TOTS ON THE THAMES - 10 to 11.30 am in the Old Stables - A stay-and-play Baby and Toddler group, each Wednesday in term time - details attached.
- Wed 11 Dec WEDNESDAY GET-TOGETHER - tea, cake and chat - 2.00 pm-4.00 pm - The Old Stables
- Thu 12 Dec AFTERNOON TEAS at The Village Hall, Manor Road, from 2.30pm to 4:30pm - All welcome!
- Thu 12 Dec PARISH COUNCIL MEETING - 8.00 pm - Village Hall.
- Fri 13 Dec ST MARY'S YOUTH CLUB in the Old Stables - Years 6 and 7 from 6:45pm to 7:45pm - Years 8 and 9 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm - details attached.
- more events...
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