Kings 2nd team were in action on Saturday (18th January) against Swansea Storm in Division Three Central and South West and pulled off a huge victory. Kings started badly with Storm taking an early eleven point lead 13-2 before a Kings timeout and change of strategy saw them fight back in the latter part of […]
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Thatcham Town Council looking out for someone amazing
Nominations are invited from members of the public for the Thatcham Town Council Civic Awards 2020. The Awards are given to individuals or groups in recognition of the work they do for the benefit of the community of Thatcham. Each year a maximum of three Gold Awards are presented. This year the presentations will take […]
KATS Panto – Ali’s Barbers and the Fawlty Sleeves
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This year’s Fabulous February Panto from the Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS) is the home-grown Ali’s Barbers and the Fawlty Sleeves. She thinks that her future will be cutting hair and a cappella singing with her Aunt Fatima and next-door neighbour Mark, but the scheming Lady Fortunata has plans to buy up all the small […]
Woman in her 70’s dies in Thatcham collision.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Thatcham. At around 5pm this last night (16/12) a pedestrian and a silver BMW were involved in a collision on Henwick Lane. Sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her seventies died at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed. […]
Thatcham Lights Up for Christmas
The fun began in Thatcham Broadway 5pm sharp with Kennet Radio supplying feel good festive music. Amongst an array of Community Stall holders selling delicious food, raffling off prizes for great causes, roasting chestnuts and steam engines, Santa Claus himself made a stop in his busy schedule courtesy of Lions Club of Newbury. Mr Claus enjoyed having […]
Thatcham retailer fined for selling vaping product to 15 year old.
On 22 November 2019, a Thatcham based company, Vaper Wise Ltd trading from Vapourwise, 1 High Street, Thatcham, RG19 3JD entered a guilty plea by post at Reading Magistrates Court, to an offence of selling a nicotine based vape liquid to a person under 18. The company were fined £800 and ordered to pay court costs […]
Partial closure of Henwick Lane, 9th December.
Henwick Lane in Thatcham will be closed between the A4 and Westfield Road between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Monday 9th Dec 2019 for speed cushion renewal works. Diversion via Gordon Road, Bowling Green Road, Tull Way, A4 and vice versa. Access for pedestrians and emergency services on blue light response will be maintained. A plan […]
Thatcham Fireworks, The Greatest Show!
Remember, remember the 8th of November. For the second year running Kennet School and Francis Bailey PTA’s teamed up to bring a spectacular fireworks display to Thatcham. This year set to music from The Greatest Showman. The evening itself was cold but dry, with just over 3000 attendees both young and old who enjoyed music […]
Park Lane, Thatcham Road Closure Extended
Park Lane in Thatcham will be closed for a further month due to a collapsed sewer pipe. Originally it was believed the closure will be place from today (27th Sept) and remain until the 25 October 2019. However we have now been advised the earliest expected completion date will be 22 November. The junction is located between […]
Thames Valley Kings make debut in new UKWB league.
The first-ever round of UKWB League was a real showcase of friendly competitive competition! With a huge clash occurring when Kings faced High Rollers and it was the Essex team who went home with the win 43-28. High Rollers stormed into an early lead and kept the pressure up on Kings for the whole of […]