News Archive for August, 2012

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John Dennett – farewell but never forgotten

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

It was a well-attended service in All Hallows Church that celebrated the life of John Dennett, Master Butcher of Whitchurch.

Dogs – “Keep it Clean, Keep it Green”

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

They say a dog is a man’s best friend, and so it is for a great many dog owners.

Look up to the skies?

Sunday, August 26th, 2012

Watch the skies – keep those eyes peeled.

Show me the money! Tesco ATM now operational

Saturday, August 25th, 2012

Whitchurch once again has a convenient 24-hour cashpoint – with nearby bicycle storage too!

Top Gear gets stuck in Whitchurch!

Friday, August 24th, 2012

Police were called out as Clarkson’s vehicle gets caught up…

Silk Mill Visitor Survey Results

Friday, August 24th, 2012

Two surveys of visitors to the Silk Mill show overall satisfaction is high but there is room for improvement.

A Quiet Friday? You must be joking

Friday, August 24th, 2012

A quick look around our increasingly colourful town will show the town is buzzing with activity. Friday is just packed with things happening.

New Trustees for Whitchurch Silk Mill

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

The Silk Mill has a new Board – and Acting Chairman of the Trustees, Keth Watts, makes a statement.

Best ever GCSE results at Testbourne

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Simply outstanding. The youth of Whitchurch once again prove they are top of their class.

Another day of results

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Today it’s the turn of GCSE students…

Attempted Break In

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

An attempt has been made to try and break into the front door of a house in Daniel Road in Whitchurch

Speeding – enforcement

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Excessive speed is often a major factor in crashes that kill and maim.

There is a thief about

Monday, August 20th, 2012

Did anyone see anything?

Jordan – aiming for the Olympics?

Monday, August 20th, 2012

Pub quiz supports local athlete…

Marathon walk for war victims

Monday, August 20th, 2012

26-mile Clarendon Way completed!

So what has been going on down the Allotments?

Sunday, August 19th, 2012

Who has the greenest of fingers? Winners announced…

Open Studios comes to Whitchurch

Friday, August 17th, 2012

Hampshire has many gifted amateur and professional artists and this weekend sees many of them open their doors to visitors – including in Whitchurch.

John Dennett, RIP – Service arrangements

Friday, August 17th, 2012

A Message from John’s family…

Cashpoint – delayed

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

After a promise that the new 24-hour Cashpoint at Tesco in Winchester Street would be operational today, we learn of a further delay.

Results Day – what lies ahead?

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Young people throughout Whitchurch have been receiving news of what the next few years of their life, and perhaps even beyond will hold for them.

The Silk Mill needs your support – The Friends of the Silk Mill

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Never before has supporting the Friends of the Silk Mill been so important.

John Dennett RIP

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of John Dennett, known and loved by so many.

The Circus is coming to town

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

Tickets are now on sale and the advice is to buy them quickly.

Carnival Procession? New date set (update)

Monday, August 13th, 2012

The new Carnival Procession date has now been announced.

FA Cup – on the way to Wembley? The result.

Sunday, August 12th, 2012

Whitchurch United FC played their first match in this season’s prestigious FA Cup campaign.

Search for Creative Inspiration

Saturday, August 11th, 2012

The search is on for nominations for the Whitchurch Arts Award.

24-hour ATM for Whitchurch

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

After nearly a year’s wait, Whitchurch is to at last have a 24-hour ATM.

Allotments – the competition hots up

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

The judging to find the winners of the town’s first allotments competition is now underway.

Changes at the Mill? Latest – Statement from the Acting Chairman

Monday, August 6th, 2012

Have the Directors resigned? Is the new Board ‘legitimate’?
The latest news is here…

Eight goal thriller

Sunday, August 5th, 2012

It was a goal scoring frenzy down at the Longmeadow ground.