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Renée Zellweger returns to the role for a fourth (and likely final) time to find Bridget struggling with grief after the death of Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and parenting their two kids is a separate rollercoaster of emotions. Encouraged by Shazza and the gang, she’s getting back ‘out there’ only to find the world of dating, Tinder and all, is unrecognisable. Enter hunky, tree-loving twenty-something Roxster (One Day’s Leo Woodall) with the promise of new love. But can it last?

Tickets are £6 on the door

Licensed bar

The quiz is back at the Kings Arms, tonight at 8pm.

Get your team booked in.

All money goes to support local charities.

The popular monthly Whitchurch Acoustic Session will be at the White Hart, Sunday, 6th July 3:30 pm.

All genres of music welcome as are all levels of ability.

Get yourselves down there and we’ll have a bit of a laugh.

What is Railway 200? Railway 200 is a year-long nationwide campaign celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. The first public railway service, the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.

Communities and groups across the country are getting involved throughout the year in a wide variety of activities and events to celebrate their own railways, past and present. Whitchurch Railway Station Birthday event 3rd July 10.30 – 11.30 Whitchurch railway station was officially opened on the 3rd July 1845 and this 3rd July, several of the town’s groups and the Montessori Nursery will come together with Whitchurch Mayor and senior representatives of South Western Railways to mark this event at the station; we invite residents to come along and join in and please feel free to dress up for the occasion. Participating Groups Whitchurch Walkers are Welcome – event organisers, logistics and publicity.

Whitchurch Association – Two representatives of the Association will be dressed in full Victorian costume.

Whitchurch History Society will have exhibition stands with an introduction to rail travel written by John Mariner and accompanied by History Society archives images of Whitchurch Station. Following this event, the display will transfer to the Gill Nethercott Centre where an expanded exhibition to include the Didcot-Newbury-Southampton line, will be on display in the lobby for two weeks… opening times to follow.

Whitchurch in Bloom are baking a very special birthday cake to mark the occasion and have commissioned fabulous Railway 200 plaques for their planters, designed by a Whitchurch resident.

Montessori Nursery – The children have been busy producing an art/craft display featuring a steam train; each carriage will accommodate passengers from a different period of the Didcot-Newbury-Southampton railway. This will be on display at the event and will then transfer to the waiting room on the up platform, so that Friday morning commuters get the opportunity to admire the work. The display will then transfer to the GNC to be included in the wider Railway exhibition. The children attending have also been making station master hats and have ‘special permission’ to blow their whistles as the Salisbury bound train leaves the station.

This event builds on the efforts of Whitchurch groups to improve the overall appearance and signage at the station and the recent joint working with South Western Railways to promote Whitchurch tourism; Whitchurch Conservation Group new trail interpretation panels, Whitchurch Walkers are Welcome working with the rail company to develop the Whitchurch ‘Top Destination’ entry and Whitchurch in Bloom who have ‘Adopted’ the station and are working so hard to make it an attractive gateway point to the town.

Join us for a magical weekend of creativity, storytelling, music, and adventure at Whitchurch Children’s Festival 2025! Awarded ‘Best Family Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards 2023, we are excited to welcome you to this year’s event.

This small, safe, and friendly family arts festival is specially designed for families with pre-school and primary-school-aged children. Set in a wildflower water meadow beside the crystal-clear River Test, it’s a chance to immerse your little adventurers in hands-on arts, theatre, poetry, dance, and live music—all inspired by the beauty of Whitchurch and its surrounding landscape. The 2025 Theme: The River Test! From nature-inspired crafts to captivating performances, there’s something for everyone—including grown-ups! Get ready for a weekend packed with hands-on fun, magical moments, and unforgettable experiences.

Festival Highlights

Live Theatre – The highlight of each day! Expect interactive performances filled with laughter, surprises, and plenty of audience participation. Arts & Crafts drop-in workshops – Let your creativity run wild with willow weaving, stencilling, mural painting, pottery, jewellery making, and more! Music – Enjoy an eclectic mix of live music, from the energetic beats of steel pans, reggae, and ska to the elegance of classical music, brass bands, and even ukulele performances. Storytelling – Step into the world of Hampshire folklore, discover poetry, meet inspiring authors, and dive into Storytime and Rhyme time sessions. Dance – Feel the rhythm with samba drumming, watch enchanting ballet performances, and maybe even join in! Creative Walkabouts – Keep an eye out for roaming festival characters, including a Bubble Fairy and the Big, Fluffy Brain Hug—expect the unexpected! Just For Fun! – Hop on a donkey ride, get your face painted, or bounce away on bouncy castles.

Affordable Fun for Everyone!

Thanks to generous funding from Arts Council England, ticket prices are fantastic value: Family Day Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) – £20 (£5 per person)     Individual Adult or Child Ticket – £5 per person    Children aged 2 and over require a ticket (under-2s go free). Free family tickets are available for children eligible for free school meals at Whitchurch Primary School. Purchase your tickets here.

Please note: Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted, except for guide and assistance dogs.

A Festival with a Purpose Whitchurch Children’s Festival is proud to have Arts Council England ‘Artsmark’ status, working with high-quality arts providers to inspire young minds. Children attending the festival will have the opportunity to earn an Arts Council ‘Discover in a Day’ certificate, celebrating their creativity and learning.

We can’t wait to welcome you to a weekend of fun, imagination, and discovery! See you at Whitchurch Children’s Festival 2025!