Road Closures NEW INFO UPDATE: Diana Smith has now spoken to Carl Smallwood, who is overseeing the operation. The new information is underlined in the article below.
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Council change for Whitchurch-on-Thames Following changes announced on 16 July, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils....
Ferryboat latest UPDATE It has been announced in the Pangbourne Magazine that the Ferryboat will be opening on 24th July.It appears that the Whitchurch...
Changes at Whitchurch Web Pam Scott, who has been running the “What’s On” and “Message Board” sections of the village website, is...
Restoration in progress! From the Save Our Spire Project Team:
"With the scaffolding now covering St Mary’s spire, the clock faces taken down and shingles removed,...- more news...
What else is new
- Due to prolonged dry weather and very low rainfall levels, Thames Water have announced a temporary hosepipe ban for their customers. If you're not sure whether Thames Water supplies your water, you can check here to find out.
- Sally Howard, who lived in Whitchurch for most of her life, sadly died on 23rd June 2026 at the age of 84. The family would like to thank everyone in the village for all their kind words and support over the last couple of weeks. She will be truly missed. The funeral will be held at West Berks Crematorium, Friday 24th July 1:30pm. Picture of Sally here
- With sadness, the death of Pearl Slatter was announced on 15th June. She was an active member of the community who served as a District Councillor for many years. Her funeral will be held at St John's, Whitchurch Hill, 31st July at noon. An obituary will follow. Photo of Pearl here.
- James Norman who led a tour and talk on Pangbourne’s Floodplain Meadow a couple of weeks ago tells us that the meadow is now really gorgeous and almost everything is in full flower. If you can fit in a walk over the next week or so it is a joy to see. Also, much of the walk can be done in the shade!
- High Street and Eastfield Lane virtual pedestrian crossing plan - one part of the work the Parish Council has been doing with OCC over the past few years has been to create a crossing point in the High Street near the Greyhound, improving safety for pedestrians using Eastfield Lane. This work has now been approved, and will be implemented shortly after the Eastfield Lane resurfacing project. You can read Jim Donahue's brief description of the project here.
- Ten to fifteen dead elm trees have been taken down along Muddy Lane, by the Green Team, as they were posing a safety hazard to passers-by. Muddy Lane is now under the responsibility of the Parish Council.
A near miss?
Inside the Spire! Churchwarden, Ken Baker's Visit
Latest Photos of Spire Renovation
Scaffolding on St Mary's Church
Rewilding the verges: working party
Post Match, AFC Whitchurch
AFC Whitchurch's Last Match
Ewes and Lambs on the Hardwick Estate
Bluebells
- Sat 25 Jul ART CAFE - The Old Stables - 10.30 am to 12.30 pm - in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association.
- Sat 25 Jul Green Team village green working party.
- Tue 28 Jul COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING at The Old Stables, High Street 10.30am to midday - everyone welcome.
- Tue 28 Jul Overnight closures of Eastfield Lane and the High Street.
- Wed 29 Jul Overnight closures of Eastfield Lane and the High Street.
- more events...
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