News Archive for June, 2012

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The Mill – confusion, and is history being lost?

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

There is confusion around the situation at the Silk Mill, and concerns that historic documents may be lost forever – allayed by the Manager.

Latest: Local Man Pleads Guilty at Crown Court

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

A Whitchurch man appeared in Winchester Crown Court on Monday, where he pleaded guilty to various offences.

The Harvest Home and an effect on planning legislation

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

The sale of the old site of the Harvest Home has now been extended to at least three agents…

Money Saving Tips for Train Trips

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Why pay full fare to get to London by train when a polite request at the ticket office could saving you lots?

Old Methodist Chapel For Sale by Auction

Saturday, June 23rd, 2012

An historic notable building in the town’s centre is for sale…

Paths, Allotments, Dogs…

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Clearing paths, Allotments and Dogs were all on the Agenda of what was an interesting meeting in the Town Hall Chamber…

The Silk Mill – support urged

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

A proposal has been put put forward calling for support for the Silk Mill.

Windfarm – Your views

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Local residents are being given the opportunity to find out more information on proposed plans for a new wind farm.

A chance to win- and clear out at the same time

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Is it time to eject your CD player, old toasters, broken heaters?

A colourful weekend

Monday, June 18th, 2012

There has rarely been such a magnificent display of colour as at the weekend’s fabulous Flower Festival – enjoyed by many visitors and local residents alike.

Youth Club News… and an Open Evening

Sunday, June 17th, 2012

Some News from Whitchurch Youth Project Volunteers…

Gizzy is Missing – Update

Sunday, June 17th, 2012

Gizzy, or Ginger, has gone missing.

Raising funds for return trip to Sarajevo

Friday, June 15th, 2012

Some local healing hands are to do some walking…

Award winning designer to open Flower Festival

Friday, June 15th, 2012

A fantastic colourful Flower Festival opens today in the town as the Methodist church launches another of its 200th Year Anniversary events.

One Year On… a friend is celebrated

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

The rain was tipping down on Monday, but that didn’t stop an emotional ‘tour’ around the Whitchurch Art (Bollards) Project as memories of a young artist who was tragically killed one year ago came flooding back.

Wind Farm near Whitchurch – update

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Following our previous report on the proposed wind farm, we have received the following communication on some of the points raised, which we are pleased to reproduce in full.

Babes in Aprons

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

Over 1500 women, including a team of valiant ladies from Whitchurch, set off on a 5km challenge…

Church make it three on the bounce

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

Whitchurch has taken three out of three games.

The Babes race this weekend

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Sunday sees the Whitchurch ‘Butcher’s Babes’ taking part in the Race for Life. The team are in the Winchester race, raising funds for Cancer Research.

Housing South of Whitchurch – the debate?

Friday, June 8th, 2012

It was standing room only as people packed into the Gill Nethercott Centre to hear some suggestions for future housing in Whitchurch.

Jubilee Tea Dance

Friday, June 8th, 2012

So the Nethercott Centre decided to celebrate with a Jubilee tea dance. Did you waltz? Did you foxtrot? Many people joined in…

Parking changes underway

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

This morning (Thursday) the line painting team worked with their yellow paint…

Housing Meeting – and avoiding confusion

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012

Housing provision in Whitchurch and its surroundings is an important subject, but also one that can often cause much controversy. Meet our Councillors…

Just for Fun – finishing off the holiday!

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

Ok, it’s really just for fun, but there may be a drink to the winner.
Throughout the Jubilee period many of the local businesses have decorated their windows.
Can you guess which shops are shown below?

Vehicles gone missing – crime spree?

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

Three vehicles were parked in the Car park of the Longmeadow Sports and Social Club, and the owners are distraught.

SkateFest – the Party on the Park

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

Music rang out across Daniel Park as Whitchurch’s newest event got underway – a mix of a Community Party and a SkateFest…

3000 – Picnic, Pool and a Tea Dance!

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

Wow – that was unbelievable. It’s gone straight through the roof!

A Roc-kus Party for 2012!

Monday, June 4th, 2012

An annual music festival moved to the town centre and brought the houses down…

Snapped rope, 59 years, and a picnic too!

Monday, June 4th, 2012

Monday morning in Whitchurch…

Pub Race 2012 – The Report – The Results

Monday, June 4th, 2012

As teams assembled, from the surgeons to pirates, from saucy schoolgirls to jockeys…

Pub Race – Interim Report – and the evening continues…

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

A preview of the rest of the evening!

Pub Race Latest – 2012 team list – updated

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

This afternoon at 5.00pm Team Kiss Fist will be setting off from the Prince Regent to lead the way in the 2012 edition of the Whitchurch Pub Race.

Fireworks with a … Ring – then a Bang!

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012

The fireworks arranged on the Millennium Meadow went off with a Ring, before the more customary Bang!

Is Whitchurch Silk Mill at risk?

Friday, June 1st, 2012

How near was it to closing its doors?