A book signing took place and an exhibition was opened…
News Archive for April, 2012
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Sunday, April 29th, 2012A windfarm on Whitchurch’s doorstep
Saturday, April 28th, 2012There could be up to 17 wind turbines in an area two miles to the south of Whitchurch.
Business Networking Group – a resounding success
Saturday, April 28th, 201222 local business people packed into the White Hart on Wednesday evening, to share an evening of networking and fine food.
What goes on… the Annual Town Assembly
Saturday, April 28th, 2012The town heard of the wealth of activities that are taking place.
Gin Distillery Development Funding Won’t Help Wells-In-The-Field Campaign
Friday, April 27th, 2012Hampshire County Councillor Tom Thacker told residents at this week’s Town Assembly that sustainable transport along B3400 at Wells-In-The-Field won’t come from the Gin Distillery development funds collected…
Testbourne Tennis Courts- Anyone for Tennis?
Friday, April 27th, 2012Newly resurfaced Tennis Courts soon to be available.
The Butcher’s Babes – Racing for John
Friday, April 27th, 2012We have received the following from a group of ladies who are fundraising for a national charity but with a local cause…
Town shopkeepers meet to discuss plans
Friday, April 27th, 2012Local shopkeepers have lots of ideas for the town.
Swans eggs disturbed/destroyed
Thursday, April 26th, 2012Reports have passed to the website that a swan’s nest and eggs in a river bank location on the outer edges of the town have been disturbed, with an alleged aim of destroying the eggs…
The rain came down
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012Water, water, everywhere…
Website records tumble
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012The first three months of the year has seen the official town website continuing to go from strength to strength as it establishes itself as one of the area’s first calls for local information. See the report…
The Man who makes the Beer
Monday, April 23rd, 2012All agreed it was a good evening.
Players run for cover…
Saturday, April 21st, 2012This season has seen many highlights…
Spending a Penny – your thoughts?
Saturday, April 21st, 2012Local public toilets have come under threat as local authorities try and cut costs.
Daniel Park reaches Private Eye
Friday, April 20th, 2012The Daniel Park QEII FiT campaign has reached the pages of the famous satirical journal.
Faster Broadband Approaching Slowly…
Friday, April 20th, 2012There’s been another delay in delivering the town’s faster broadband service…
WADS gets new Facebook page
Friday, April 20th, 2012WADS – Whitchurch’s community theatre group – has created a new Facebook page that is open to everyone…
Significant Rise in Train Passengers…but is it enough?
Friday, April 20th, 2012The number of people using our train station is up significantly but that may not be enough to save the ticket office from closure…
London Street road closure for music festival
Thursday, April 19th, 2012London Street may be closed on the Saturday of the Jubilee weekend.
Cup comes to Whitchurch
Thursday, April 19th, 2012A strong performance for the Jam Boys saw the silverware being held aloft.
20mph for Whitchurch? – The Whitchurch Minute is born
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012Traffic speed is perhaps one of the most talked about subjects when it comes to the effects that motor vehicles have on safety, the environment, and the way we enjoy our town.
New Newbury Street Strengthens Safety But Big Bridge Bothers
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012A well-organised operation this past weekend made the once-bumpy Newbury Street smoother…however a complaint is heard about the height of walls on a bridge over the railway.
They came out on their bikes
Monday, April 16th, 2012Our currently elected national, town and borough representatives cycled around town to discover issues to address, while recalling the joy of cycling…
Mayors Charity Concert success
Monday, April 16th, 2012The Mayor’s Charity Concert raised funds for St Thomas Lupus Trust.
Get those backs bending!
Saturday, April 14th, 2012Anyone travelling along Winchester Road today could have been forgiven if they thought they saw an exercise class underway.
Whitchurch volunteer wins top award
Saturday, April 14th, 2012Chris Miller of The Lynch in Whitchurch was the overall winner in the 2012 Basingstoke & Deane Rotary Club Service Above Self Awards. Chris was nominated in respect of his cycling challenge called ‘Ben Nevis and Back’.
5000 Snowdrops!
Friday, April 13th, 2012All you need is a spade or trowel and a little bit of energy…
Britannia steams through – twice
Thursday, April 12th, 2012The loco Britannia, No.70000 steamed through Whitchurch twice today as she hauled an excursion from London to Salisbury and back.
Road closed – and some chaos!
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Road closure causes problems for some…
Railway Inn Housing Plan Appealed
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Housing plan for temporary car park site is taken to the national level…
Children plant the Jubilee Oak
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012How high will it grow? How old will it live to? Will squirrels live in it?
Jubilee Oak Tree on Daniel Park – all welcome
Sunday, April 8th, 2012A commemorative oak tree is to be planted on Daniel Park to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Don’t waste water
Thursday, April 5th, 2012No restrictions on use of water in Whitchurch but don’t waste it either!
Former Youth Leader Charged with Sexual Offences
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Police lay charges and a court appearance date is set.
NASA snaps photo of Whitchurch from space station
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012Were you looking up smiling last Wednesday?
Election Candidates announced
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012Three candidates are standing for the one seat…
Man charged over harrassment
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Has the ’silent stalker’ been found?
Town supports cycling manifesto
Monday, April 2nd, 2012Whitchurch has shown support for a major national cycle campaign…
Coming to the Meadow soon
Sunday, April 1st, 2012At a meeting this week the latest installation planned for the Meadow gained its first green light with plans for an outdoor skating rink next Christmas.