At last nights supporters AGM, a new Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary was appointed to the Thatcham Town FC board. Local businessman Dave Melin, appointed as Thatcham Town FC’s new chairman, stepped up to replace Eric Bailey who has fulfilled the role for the past 13 years, which included the memorable FA Vase competition run […]
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Greenham Trust awards Second Golden Ticket for 2019
Greenham Trust drew its second Golden Ticket at the D-Day 75 Celebration event which took place at the 101 Outdoor Arts Centre on 4 and 5 June 2019. The Golden Ticket is a new initiative launched by Greenham Trust in 2019 where one winner will be drawn at random at each of their community events. […]
Thatcham Family Fun Day
6 years ago
West Berkshires best community based Fun Day is taking place on Saturday 30 June, from 11am to 4pm, at Henwick Worthy Sports ground. Parking and entry are free. There will be something for everyone with the following attractions returning: Over 70 classic Cars (organised by Thatcham Rotary) Fun Fair Dog Show Fun Run Arena attractions […]
Victoria Park family day -Sunday 23 June
Come and join Kennet Radio for the family day planned by Newbury Town Council in Victoria Park on Sunday 23 June from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be lots of entertainment throughout the day including traditional Punch & Judy shows, face painting, dancing and singing on the Bandstand with the Ragtime Theatre School and […]
New insulation and heating grants for West Berkshire residents
A new range of grants has been launched for residents who live in the West Berkshire area, to help towards the cost of boiler upgrades, full central heating, loft insulation and cavity wall insulation. Heat Berkshire has already been offering these grants in other areas of the county, and last year more than 500 Berkshire […]
Councillor Marcus Franks to be Honourary Alderman
West Berkshire Council have given the title of Honourary Alderman, to Councillor Marcus Franks who passed away last month following a battle with bowel cancer. Marcus was first elected to the Speen Ward of West Berkshire Council in May 2003, then successfully re-elected in 2007,2011 and 2015. He held a number of positions on the […]
Thatcham charity boot camp raises £3000 for children’s hospice
A charity fitness event held in Thatcham recently by personal trainer, Johnny Stokes, has raised more than £3,000 for the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice. 143 people attended the boot camp at the Henwick Sports Field and were put through their paces by Johnny and his team. “It was an amazing event,” said Johnny, who runs […]
Cold Ash Brass summer concert
6 years ago
Cold Ash Brass are holding their first summer concert this year and have invited the InCantata Ladies choir from Newbury to join them. The event takes place at 7pm on Saturday 8th June at Thatcham Baptist church, Wheelers Green way, Thatcham. RG19 4YF Tickets include an interval drink and cost: £10 for adults, £8 – […]
Thatcham and Midgham Level Crossing Overnight Closures
Network Rail will be closing bot Thatcham and Midgham level crossings for 2 consecutive nights from Wednesday 8th May. The closures will be in place between 10pm and 5am. The diversion for the Midgham closure will be via A4, Brimpton Road, Wasing Road and vice versa. A plan of this closure can be found at […]
Council bids for High Street funding for Thatcham
West Berkshire Council has this week submitted an Expression of Interest to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. The £675m national scheme could see a number of improvements to Thatcham High Street including highways improvements, enhancement of the public conveniences and refurbishment of the streetscene. The scheme, which was launched in December, allows councils to apply […]