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News
Film Night Success
The Parish Hall was literally packed on Thursday for the first film night.
Parish Hall for Sale
The Vicar has announced that the Parish Hall will be sold by auction in the near future.
Missing Black Cat
Missing male black and white cat, resembles the 'Felix' cat in the TV cat food adverts (and his name is Felix!). He's just been spotted (and disappeared again) at the junction of Bellevue and Lower Evingar Road.
Food Premises Registration
TheWhitchurchWeb has been reminded by Basingstoke & Deane's Food and Safety Officer that any body involved in the preparation of food for selling to the public or the selling food needs to be registered.
Wonderful Whitchurch Weekend
Several events came together at the weekend to make the centre of Whitchurch a very busy place.
1 – Haiti Appeal Fund Raising
2 – Silk Mill
3 - Potato Day(s)
Bank Closes
Whitchurch's HSBC branch closed promptly at 3.30pm on 22 January.
Fund Raising Sale for the Haiti Disaster
There will be charity sale on Saturday 30th January in the Parish Hall 10am - 12noon in aid of the DEC Haiti Appeal. Download a poster here.
Extended Opening Hours for Royal Kebab & Pizza
Basingstoke and Deane planners have approved longer weekend opening hours for the Town centre's take away.
Road Repairs
Emergency repairs have been made to the holes created by the cold weather.
Another Bumper Year for theWhitchurchWeb
Just over 29,000 visitors looked at theWhitchurchWeb in 2009, that’s 43% up on 2008.
Latest on Refuse Collection
It's all back to normal - grey and green bin collections are scheduled for Friday 22 January.
New ATM for Whitchurch
The promise that the Co-op Bank made last year, following a request from Bill Judge, to install an ATM in the Town appears to be coming to fruitition.
Latest on Refuse Collection
For up to date information visit the "B&DBC site, where the advice is still to leave your bins out.
Haiti Disaster Appeal
Just in case you have missed it, you can donate to the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal on-line.
Dangerous Pavements Update
Although the Town Centre is now almost clear of ice, there are still problems.
Station Improvements
Network Rail are promising to improve 50 stations in Hampshire and Surrey including Whitchurch.
Dangerous Pavements Update
Following on from the work done by the shopkeepers, the Mayor's fund paid for a ton of sand and Tony Hardy, a local builder, lent the trailer; volunteers provided the labour.
Dangerous Pavements Update
With no grit available, shopkeepers have taken action.
Delays to Bin Collections
Basingstoke and Deane stopped collecting green and grey bins on 5 Jan and so are now around 3 days behind its published schedule (Saturday 9th).
Schools Update
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School is expected to open on 9 Jan but Testbourne remains closed.
Travel Update
Latest on the trains and buses.
Christmas Cheer from the Whitchurch Welfare Trust
Each year the Whitchurch Welfare Trust distributes “Christmas Cheer” to individuals and organisations based in Whitchurch.
ATM News
Another free in store ATM is to be installed early next year.
Dangerous Pavements
The icy conditions caused significant problems for the Town centre's businesses.
Christmas is Definitely Here
The Salvation Army band played carols and Christmas songs on The Square to herald in Christmas.
Dangerous Pavements
It seems unlikely that the ice on Whitchurch's pavements will be cleared.
Last Saturday Shopping 2009
The last Saturday before Christmas saw the now traditional Fire Brigade carols and songs and the presentation of the competition prizes.
Jackie Day wins Vacant Town Council Seat
Jackie Day was elected yesterday in a very close vote.
Silk Mill Links with Tsunami Victims
The Silk Mill's shop has Britain’s first showcase for the remarkable silk lace made by victims of the tsunami in Sri Lanka 5 years ago.
New ATM for Whitchurch
Co-op Bank promise to install an ATM in the Town.
Town Council Elections
There will be an election to fill one vacancy on the Town Council on Thursday 17 December.
Film Shows are Returning
Films will be back in Whitchurch in the New Year with a full screen that all will be able to see!
Save Whitchurch Bank Meeting
The Save Whitchurch Bank campaign team is hailing Thursday's meeting as a great success as part of its aim to keep a bank in the town, following HSBC's announcement that it is to close its last remaining bank.
Extension Worries
An application has been made to extend the opening hours of the take away on The Square. Some businesses are worried that the rubbish seen when the hours were longer may reappear.
Christmas Competitions are Go!
The Christmas in Whitchurch competitions start today. Entry forms are available in the Town and here for download.
Santa to Visit the Silk Mill
Whitchurch Silk Mill is proud to be playing host to the world renowned celebrity Father Christmas.
Festival Moves On
At its AGM on Sunday night the small band that has been the Whitchurch Festival committee for the last 2 years was swelled by many new members, all of whom are keen to do more of the same but with improvements.
Christmas Trees in Place
Working 4 Whitchurch has just completed installing the town centre SEEDA funded Christmas Trees and lights.
Win £50
Just by filling in a simple survey form you can win £50 to spend in Whitchurch.
Winchester Road Traffic
The traffic bottleneck at the junction of Micheldever Road and Winchester Road is still firmly in place.
Whitchurch for Walks
Weekly walks organised by Walking for Health and a new signposted Mills tour gives lots of opportunities for exercise.
...... but take your wellies
Some of the routes may require appropriate footware.
The Lights are On
Mayor, Vince Bradbury, ably supported by the Singing for Fun Choir, switched on the Town Hall lights on Friday night.
The Lights are On
Mayor, Vince Bradbury, ably supported by the Singing for Fun Choir, switched on the Town Hall lights on Friday night.
Save Whitchurch Bank Update
The Save the Whitchurch Bank group have announced that over 1,500 people have already signed the petition calling for HSBC to meet and talk to local residents and Bank users.
Christmas in Whitchurch is Go
Working 4 Whitchurch has been out in force installing Christmas Trees for Christmas in Whitchurch 2009 for the fifth year in a row.
Parking Fines Not Legal
Some of the parking fines imposed between February and mid-September this year in North Whitchurch cannot be enforced.
Award to John Wall
Former County Councillor John Wall has been made an Honorary Alderman in recognition of his work for the county.
Decision to close the bank "is final"
In a letter to Sir George Young, following his meeting with HSBC Management, the bank has said "the decision to close is final".
Art in the Parish Hall - Again
Hampshire Arts returned to the Parish Hall with a vengeance when 10 artists, some with international reputations, staged the group’s second show.
Pub Reopens
After closing for refurbishments, the Watership Down is open again.
We'll Meet Again Supper
Another first, and another success for the Festival Committee.
New Website
The proposals that Blooming Digital have for the new website will be on show in the Gill Nethercott Hall on Saturday 22 November.
Cats Protection
There's a new page on the site which contains the monthly news from Cats Protection here in Whitchurch.
Get in the Picture
There'll be the chance to have your photograph taken free in a nativity scene during Christmas in Whitchurch.
Professional Art Exhibition
Hampshire Arts' exhibition will involve 10 artists and culminate in another Jazz evening.
End to Traffic Chaos?
The new road markings have been put in place.
New Improved Website
Blooming Digital are to start work on the new Town website.
Whitchurch Business Centre - One of the First
Whitchurch Centre was the first of its type in the South-East, now it is part of a county-wide network.
Save Our Bank - Latest
An initial plan of action was agreed last night and your help is needed.
Special Offers in Whitchurch
To try to help the town's businesses and those shopping here, there's a new webpage.
News archive - older news
Sales are now on in Whitcurch see the special offers page |
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Regular (weekly and fortnightly) events are here The next less regular events in Whitchurch days for the next 2 weeks are below; see What's On for more details and those further ahead |
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