Village Groups
Whitchurch has many active groups and most have their own websites - links are given below. If you would like to add your group, send details to the News Editor.
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The Whitchurch Society - The Whitchurch Society organises
The Annual Art and Craft Exhibition
each November in the village hall. The Society has published
many editions of a booklet of Eric Hartley's walks, now available online
here. |
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Whitchurch and Goring Heath Twinning Association - For social and cultural exchanges with our friends in La Bouille, France. Vicky and Martyn Jordan 0118 984 3260 email. Next twinning visit. |
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WoTHabs -
Whitchurch-on-Thames Habitat Study group and Parish conservation group. Click
here for the Hardwick Road Restoration Project' summary document. |
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Whitchurch and District Allotment Society
- For those who want to grow their own vegetables on a rentable plot on
the community allotments, Hardwick Road |
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The Pangbourne
and Whitchurch Sustainability (PAWS) Group
- A not-for-profit community organization with the aim of
promoting and encouraging the development of a sustainable local
community. Seedsavers is now part of PAWS. |
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Whitchurch & District Theatre Club - Organises trips to the theatre and other events of interest.
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Whitchurch Hill Camera Club - For all those with an interest in photography.
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Whitchurch Bridge Club
- for card enthusiasts |
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The Crafty Knit & Stitch
Group meet to work on their own projects and contribute to
community projects. The Old Rectory Stables every Thursday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm or 7pm to 9pm. Contact Gill Williamson by email. |
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The Green Team is a group which
aims to enhance the village by looking after all the green spaces. Residents
volunteer for regular maintenance work or ad hoc tasks. Contact
Alexa if you
are interested in being part of this group. |
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The
Friends of St Mary’s & St John’s –
brings together those in the community who want to help maintain the church
buildings and churchyards for future generations. Members of all faiths and none
are welcomed. |
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Whitchurch & Goring Heath History Society
- Arranges talks and outings on local history. Meetings are held in
Whitchurch Village Hall or Goring Heath Parish Hall. Hon Secretary:
Vicky Jordan. Tel: 0118 984 3260. |
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Whitchurch Tower Bell Ringers - Like making a noise? Come and learn to ring at St Mary’s.
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WOTsing -
currently using Zoom, offers a get-together for all who like to sing, with fortnightly sessions at 7.30 pm on a Tuesday - no test, no need to read music!
We sing the songs everyone knows.
Contact
Geraldine Witcher by email. |
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Whitchurch Handbell Ringers - get together at 7.30 on Friday evenings in
Swanston Field. Beginners welcome. Contact Peter Ferguson on 07557 383
634. |
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Whitchurch’s
community Art Café opens
each Saturday in the Old Stables bringing people in to enjoy the art,
chat with friends and raise money for a good cause. Village
resident and artist Gill Williamson is the organiser. |
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WOTJammers
- are a jazz group who play for fun for a couple of hours in the Old Stables
each week. If anyone wants some jazz music for an occasion they could put a
group of musicians together for a gig, contact Leslie Maynerd on 0118 984 5513. |
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Goring Heath and
Whitchurch Flower and Produce show - two shows are held, in the
spring and in the autumn. Residents from Goring Heath, Whitchurch Hill
and Whitchurch on Thames are welcome to enter. |
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The British Modern Military History Society held its first event in May 2019. The secretary is Jerry Cockeram of Manor Road. Contact him on 07889 178640 or by email. |