Thursday 7 December 2023
Our usual round-up of local news includes: music, crafts, a fair, refills, memories and refugees – plus a reminder that proposed WBC cuts could lead to a reduction in community transport services run by Readibus and others. See also below for community notices and news from your local council.
Upcoming Thatcham area events include: Mayor’s Carol Concert, Christmas Craft Fair and lots of festive fun,. See below for details, plus regular events and group activities.
This week’s news
• This weekend there are two local festive musical events to enjoy. On Saturday, Cold Ash Brass Band will be performing their Christmas Concert at St Marys Church, Thatcham, with mulled wine and mince pies. While on Sunday, also at St Mary’s Church, will be the Mayors Civic Carol Service. The service will feature a selection of carols, hymns and readings. Musical performances will be provided by St Mary’s Church Choir and the Barfield Handbell Ringers.
• Also this weekend there will be a Handmade Christmas Craft Fair, supporting the Royal British Legion Women’s Section Benevolent fund, over at Thatcham Rugby Club. Entry is free and there will be a tombola, refreshments and stalls selling handmade items such as clothing, toys, ornaments and more. That’s onSaturday 9 December, from 11am to 3pm.
• Congratulations to S. Lerpiniere, G. Deegwal and G. Saravanan, the talented winners of this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition. You can see the winning pictures on the Town Council’s Facebook Page.
• It was good to meet everyone at the Christmas Fair at Thatcham Memorial Hall last Saturday. Good luck to the Kennet students raising money for their volunteering trip to Borneo next summer.
• December news from Jenny and Tom at Thatcham Refillable mobile household and personal product refill shop. They provide a great way to reduce your use of plastic.
• West Berkshire Action for Refugees had a visit from the BBC recently to cover the story of the Regency Hotel in Thatcham being closed to refugees a week before Christmas and the impact this is having on the whole community that has supported them for the past two years – an unexpected length of time caused by the Home Office’s slow processing times of permissions to stay in the UK (called ‘leave to remain’).
• There is still time to nominate local residents or volunteers who have gone above and beyond to help the community for West Berkshire’s Community Champion Awards. Fill in the online nomination form by Monday 11 December.
• Quick reminder about free bus travel on Saturdays 16 and 23 December. The free travel even extends to our neighbouring areas such as Reading, Basingstoke, and Swindon. If you start your journey in West Berkshire, your return journey is also free. To learn more click here.
• Do you like mending broken items? Maybe you’re good at repairing textiles and clothes? Or you’re handy with electrics? Well if so, the Newbury & Thatcham Repair Café would love to hear from you. The Café aims to be monthly, alternating between Newbury and Thatcham from February 2024 and needs a pool of clever volunteers who can help. If this sounds like something you could help with, register your interest via this form.
• Community transport consultation
Today I got a call from some one who, having read something I’d written, wanted to tell me how excellent they found the Readibus service. I agreed that this was something I’d heard several times before and was able to point out that the community transport charity has recently won another award.
I also explained to her that although its long-running dispute with WBC, resulting from the Council’s peculiar insistence on what amounts to a gagging clause, is in the process of being healed, it now faces a new problem. As many will be aware, WBC is like many councils short of money has has recently launched several consultations concerning possible cuts or extra charges (or “restructuring” as it euphemistically describes the latter).
One of these specifically looks at the possibility of reducing its contributions to community transport services. I explained to the caller that this might reduce the possibility of Readibus’ funding returning to its pre-dispute and levels and could even diminish the amount of funding it currently receives. This would lead inevitably to a reduction in the service that she and many others value so highly.
I suggested to my caller that the best thing she could do was to respond to the consultation by the closing date on 11 January 2024 and encourage others to do so too. When she said she wasn’t online, I looked up WBC’s switchboard number to give her so she could request a paper copy. I dialled it – 01635 55 11 11 –while she waited on the other line just to check that was the one to use.
For anyone who’s worried about the time they might to spend doing this, I can offer the reassuring news that the call was answered promptly by a very helpful woman who suggested I pass on the address to which the form should be sent. It should even now be winging its way towards its destination with such speed as Royal Mail can currently master.
Councils are obliged to provide hard copies of documents for those who aren’t online. Royal Mail is also obliged to deliver them, although (as reported here in the past) this doesn’t always happen as swiftly as it might, so do allow plenty of time. Libraries (which were saved for a similar funding axe about eight years ago) provide internet access and there may well be friends or neighbours who can help off-liners complete response or can print if off for them to fill in by hand and post back to WBC. O
bviously, anyone not on-line won’t be reading this article: so, if you know of anyone who might want to have their say on this or any other consultation but is not part of the digital universe, please pass this information on to them.
• Have your say
Have your say on current consultations being run by West Berkshire Council:
Review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations 2023 Deadline 12 December 2023.
Draft Corporate Complaints Policy Deadline 13 December 2023.
Four Houses Corner Traveller site near Ufton Nervet Deadline 15 December 2023.
Proposal to extend and vary the current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Newbury Deadline 18 December 2023.
Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople – Call for Sites Deadline 23 December 2023.
Berkshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Deadline 31 December 2023.
Budget proposals 2024-25 Deadline 11 January 2024.
Francis Baily Primary School – School Streets Scheme Feedback Survey Deadline 3 March 2024.
Parish and town councils also run consultations from time to time: see the appropriate website/s below under Council contacts.
• Latest local newsletters
Community notices
• Thatcham Community Larder in the Frank Hutchins Hall offers affordable food items (starting at £3.50 per week), refreshments, friendly chat and activities. Follow them on facebook for latest opening times more details. For more information contact 07500 764501 or victoria.roseblade1@westberks.
• Thatcham Volunteers Bureau provides transport to doctors, dentists, hospitals, shops or to visit friends and relatives for those who struggle with public transport. Please see here for more details and how to help.
• Citizens Advice West Berkshire and the Public Protection Partnership‘s advice about scams. There is no shame if you get caught out by scammers and you must seek help and warn others.
• Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham has volunteering opportunities for anyone with a little time to spare.
• Donations for West Berkshire Food Bank are gratefully received at Thatcham’s Co-ops, Waitrose and the Sainsbury’s Local. Donation bins are usually near the till.
• For how to avoid scams and what to do if you unluckily get caught, please see important advice here from Citizen’s Advice.
Local events and activities
For more information on events and activities across the Penny Post area, see the website calendar.
• Dates for the diary
• Sat 9 Dec Thatcham Youth Roller Disco, Kennet Leisure Centre.
• Sat 9 Dec Cold Ash Brass Christmas Concert, St Mary’s Church, Thatcham.
• Sat 9 Dec Christmas Craft, Fair Thatcham Rugby Club Henwick Worthy Sports Fields.
• Sun 10 Dec The Mayors Christmas Carol Service, St Mary’s Church, Thatcham.
• Sun 10 Dec Kintbury Christmas Market, Kintbury Jubilee Hall.
• Fri 15 Dec The Mayors Christmas Coffee Morning, Thatcham Town Council’s Office Chamber.
• Sat 16 Dec Christmas Crafts and Carols, Thatcham Library.
• Sun 17 Dec Yattendon Santa Dash, Yattendon Lane.
• Thu 21 Dec Cold Ash Brass Christmas Concert, St Mark’s Church, Cold Ash.
• Regular events
• Thatcham Refillable stall every Friday at Thatcham Market You can bring your empty bottles or adopt one. Their product range is plant-based and reduces single use plastic waste. Win win.
• Sport in Mind runs free badminton activities at Kennet Leisure Centre, Thatcham on Wednesdays from 6pm.
• Thatcham Rugby Club runs Mixed Walking Touch Rugby sessions for all ages and abilities on the top pitch (near the astro pitch) at Henwick Worthy Sports Ground, Thatcham on Wednesdays, starting at 7pm.
• Barfield Handbell Ringers always welcomes new members and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to try handbell ringing. No previous experience required, just contact Dianne on [email protected] 01635 867421.
• Just Play football for anyone 16 to 75 years of any gender or ability. Instead of committing to join a club you can just play a friendly game on a weekly basis 6pm to 7pm Tuesdays at Henwick Worth Sports Ground. The surface is MUGA Astroturf so please only wear trainers/astros when playing. Book here.
• Thatcham W.I. meets at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month at Thatcham Memorial Hall with small groups for Book, Film, Craft, Walking, Coffee and Gardening. For more information please email [email protected] or call Pauline on 01635 866904.
• ADS Family Help for families of autistic children and adults hold free carer support session, as well as a social club for adults once a month, at the Moorside Community Centre. To fin out when these events are happening, visit their Facebook page.
• Community Gardening sessions at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre every Friday 2pm-4pm. Learn how to garden, create wildlife habitat or relax in a calming green space.
• Sing Louder Choir is looking for new voices for their children’s choir meets 6pm to 7pm and the community choir from 7.15pm to 8.15pm on Thursdays at Frank Hutchins Hall. Please contact [email protected] or their Facebook page.
• RMD Adventure Learning‘s youth club at The Moor Pavilion, Lower Way, is for over 13s on Fridays between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
• United Reformed Church coffee mornings every Tuesday from 10 till midday.
• Bucklebury Memorial Hall indoor bowls group meets twice a week on Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm and Fridays 2pm to 4pm. More information here. Also you can check the venue diary here.
• Thatcham Library clubs and events information is on the West Berkshire Library Facebook page or contact Thatcham Library at thatchamlibrary@westberks.
• Thatcham Baptist Church event and group information is on their What’s On web page.
• Glendale Church hold regular events for all ages. Further information can be found on their events guide page.
• Thatcham Youth Club activity details are on their Facebook page and website.
News from your local council
Note: “the most recent meeting” refers to the most recent one for which minutes (in some cases draft) or some other summary is available. Other meetings may have taken place since. Some councils publish minutes more promptly than do others.
• The most recent meeting of Thatcham Town Council for which minutes are available was on 25 September and you can read the minutes here. Note that the Council delegates much of its work to committees. Click here for more on these.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Town Council meetings (including any committees), please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Frilsham Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 8 November and you can read the minutes here. Items covered included: matters arising; Yattendon Estate; planning matters; ward member’s report; repairs and maintenance; the playground; the Club Room; parking issues; deer fencing; the Clerk’s report; footpaths; and financial matters.
To see the dates of future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. To see the agendas and minutes, please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Brimpton Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 7 November and you can read the minutes here. Items covered included: flooding issues; matters arising; possible traffic implications resulting from the temporary closure of the listing bridge at Aldermaston Wharf; D-day; the Village Hall; the sale of land in Brimpton Common between Brimpton Lane and Blacknest Lane; the Washing Estate; planning matters; financial matters; and reports from the ward member and the Chair.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Cold Ash Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 10 October and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. Information about the progress of Cold Ash’s neighbourhood development plan can be found here.
• The most recent meeting of Bucklebury Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 9 October and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates of future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. To see the agendas, please click here. To see the minutes, please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Midgham Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 2 October and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates and agendas for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. To see the minutes, please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Hermitage Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 21 September and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. See also this page for up-to-date information about Hermitage’s
• The most recent meeting of Stanford Dingley Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 26 September and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here.
• Thatcham area council contacts
Parishes: Thatcham Town Council, Hermitage Parish Council, Cold Ash Parish Council, Midgham Parish Council, Bucklebury Parish Council, Brimpton Parish Council, Stanford Dingley Parish Council, Frilsham Parish Council and Woolhampton Parish Council.
West Berkshire Council: click here to visit the website.
News from other areas
Penny Post area – please see the following separate sections: Hungerford area; Lambourn Valley; Newbury area; Compton and Downlands; Theale area; Wantage area; Marlborough area; Swindon area.
News and views from across the area and beyond: please see the most recent Weekly News with Brian column.
Thursday 30 November 2023
Our usual round-up of local news includes: Christmas lights, activities, a fiddler, community champions and refugees – plus an appeal from the Foodbank and another award for Readibus. See also below for community notices and news from your local council.
Upcoming Thatcham area events include: Mayor’s Carol Concert and lots of festive fun,. See below for details, plus regular events and group activities.
This week’s news
• This Friday is the big Warming Up for Christmas Light Switch-on event at the Broadway, with charity stalls, local food and drink stands, face painting and sweet treats, late night shopping, live music on stage and more. The lights will be switched on at 7pm by the Mayor and the charity partners. See here for details.
• Following that there will be even more festive activities on Saturday 2 December with the Christmas Market on the Broadway from 10am to 4pm and the Fundraising Christmas Market at Thatcham Memorial Hall between 10:30am and 3:30pm for even more stalls and games. Then on Sunday 3 December, you might spot an army of Santas running down the street for the Santa Fun Run – there’s still time to sign up or make a donation.
• The Kennet and Avon Theatrical Society (KATS) are looking for teens to join in their upcoming show Fiddler on the Roof. If you know any young actors who might be interested, they are holding auditions this Monday 4 December at Bucklebury Memorial Hall (Oak Room) between 6:15pm and 7.15pm.
• Did you know the Living Rainforest has a range of Christmas activities starting from this Saturday 2 December. This includes a children’s Christmas Trail and activity pack, Christmas afternoon tea, games and much more. Click here to find out more.
• To illustrate the backgrounds of the refugees they support, West Berkshire Action for Refugees are making short videos for the refugees to tell their stories. This video is about Fatemah, a teacher from Syria, whose whole family had to flee the violent government there. She is delighted to now be living in the community after 18 months at the Regency Hotel. She is very keen to give back to the local community after all the warmth and support she has received.
• Do you know any local residents or volunteers who have gone above and beyond to help the community? Quick reminder that there is still time to nominate them for West Berkshire’s Community Champion Awards. Fill in the online nomination form by 11 December.
• Quick reminder about free bus travel on Saturdays 16 and 23 December. The free travel even extends to our neighbouring areas such as Reading, Basingstoke, and Swindon. If you start your journey in West Berkshire, your return journey is also free. To learn more click here.
• Do you like mending broken items? Maybe you’re good at repairing textiles and clothes? Or you’re handy with electrics? Well if so, the Newbury & Thatcham Repair Café would love to hear from you. The Café aims to be monthly, alternating between Newbury and Thatcham from February 2024 and needs a pool of clever volunteers who can help. If this sounds like something you could help with, register your interest via this form.
• Another award for Readibus
The community transport company ReadiBus has been named as runner-up (that is, equal-second across the whole UK) in the Making a Difference category at the National CT Awards which took place at the NEC in Birmingham on Thursday 23 November 2023.
According to the award organisers, the Making a Difference CT Award ‘recognises an organisation that has gone above and beyond to create new ways to make sure its passengers feel included and supported’ in the aftermath of the pandemic and that ‘has put in place new, innovative, and effective ways to keep passengers’ spirits up and keep them connected to their communities’, following the loneliness and isolation of the lockdowns during the pandemic.
ReadiBus was also recognised at the 2021 CT Awards as being one of three best community transport companies in the UK during the pandemic.
You can read more and see several comments from users of the service by clicking here.
• Christmas generosity requested for local families
At this time of year, there are plenty of stories of seasonal festivities. Unfortunately, there are also plenty about the problems that the winter season can bring. One of the organisations that finds itself particularly busy at this time of year is West Berkshire Foodbank. On 30 November we caught up the Foodbank’s Fran Chamings about its needs in the run up to Christmas.
“We had a successful Harvest Festival appeal so our supply of tinned food is good,” explains Fran. “But it’s cash donations that we need now to support families who can’t afford their electricity bills for heat and cooking, and food pouches for families placed in hotel accomodation with no access to kitchen facilities.
“We also have families with children with allergies who need foodbank support now because the price of ‘free from’ food (non-dairy, non-gluten etc) has sky-rocketed. We are even called by schools and charities to provide headlice lotion because it’s no longer on prescription and many parents can’t afford it. And these are working parents. One couple’s mortgage hike meant they couldn’t afford to order a birth certificate for their baby to qualify for child allowance.
“So now, more than ever before we need cash to support our clients. The cost of living crisis isn’t going away any time soon. If Penny Post readers can help at all, we would be so grateful for donations via our website westberks.foodbank.org.uk.”
Foodbank is also grateful for donations of electrical items such as slow cookers, air fryers, heated blankets or room heaters which can be dropped off at the Community Furniture Project on Bone Lane, in Newbury (which itself has needed a grant from the Berkshire Community Foundation to cover a whopping 169% increase in electricity bills).
• Have your say
Have your say on current consultations being run by West Berkshire Council:
Review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations 2023 Deadline 12 December 2023.
Draft Corporate Complaints Policy Deadline 13 December 2023.
Four Houses Corner Traveller site near Ufton Nervet Deadline 15 December 2023.
Proposal to extend and vary the current Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in Newbury Deadline 18 December 2023.
Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople – Call for Sites Deadline 23 December 2023.
Berkshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy Deadline 31 December 2023.
Budget proposals 2024-25 Deadline 11 January 2024.
Francis Baily Primary School – School Streets Scheme Feedback Survey Deadline 3 March 2024.
Parish and town councils also run consultations from time to time: see the appropriate website/s below under Council contacts.
• Latest local newsletters
Community notices
• Thatcham Community Larder in the Frank Hutchins Hall offers affordable food items (starting at £3.50 per week), refreshments, friendly chat and activities. Follow them on facebook for latest opening times more details. For more information contact 07500 764501 or victoria.roseblade1@westberks.
• Thatcham Volunteers Bureau provides transport to doctors, dentists, hospitals, shops or to visit friends and relatives for those who struggle with public transport. Please see here for more details and how to help.
• Citizens Advice West Berkshire and the Public Protection Partnership‘s advice about scams. There is no shame if you get caught out by scammers and you must seek help and warn others.
• Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham has volunteering opportunities for anyone with a little time to spare.
• Donations for West Berkshire Food Bank are gratefully received at Thatcham’s Co-ops, Waitrose and the Sainsbury’s Local. Donation bins are usually near the till.
• For how to avoid scams and what to do if you unluckily get caught, please see important advice here from Citizen’s Advice.
Local events and activities
For more information on events and activities across the Penny Post area, see the website calendar.
• Dates for the diary
• Fri 1 Dec Warming Up for Christmas Light Switch On, Thatcham Broadway.
• Sat 2 Dec Christmas Market, Thatcham Broadway.
• Sat 2 Dec Fundraiser Christmas & Bric-a-brac Market, Thatcham Memorial Hall.
• Sun 3 Dec Santa Fun Run, Thatcham Broadway.
• Sat 9 Dec Thatcham Youth Roller Disco, Kennet Leisure Centre.
• Sat 9 Dec Cold Ash Brass Christmas Concert, St Mary’s Church, Thatcham.
• Sun 10 Dec The Mayors Christmas Carol Service, St Mary’s Church, Thatcham.
• Fri 15 Dec The Mayors Christmas Coffee Morning, Thatcham Town Council’s Office Chamber.
• Fri 16 Dec Christmas Crafts and Carols, Thatcham Library.
• Thur 21 Dec Cold Ash Brass Christmas Concert, St Mark’s Church, Cold Ash.
• Regular events
• Thatcham Refillable stall every Friday at Thatcham Market You can bring your empty bottles or adopt one. Their product range is plant-based and reduces single use plastic waste. Win win.
• Sport in Mind runs free badminton activities at Kennet Leisure Centre, Thatcham on Wednesdays from 6pm.
• Thatcham Rugby Club runs Mixed Walking Touch Rugby sessions for all ages and abilities on the top pitch (near the astro pitch) at Henwick Worthy Sports Ground, Thatcham on Wednesdays, starting at 7pm.
• Barfield Handbell Ringers always welcomes new members and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to try handbell ringing. No previous experience required, just contact Dianne on [email protected] 01635 867421.
• Just Play football for anyone 16 to 75 years of any gender or ability. Instead of committing to join a club you can just play a friendly game on a weekly basis 6pm to 7pm Tuesdays at Henwick Worth Sports Ground. The surface is MUGA Astroturf so please only wear trainers/astros when playing. Book here.
• Thatcham W.I. meets at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month at Thatcham Memorial Hall with small groups for Book, Film, Craft, Walking, Coffee and Gardening. For more information please email [email protected] or call Pauline on 01635 866904.
• ADS Family Help for families of autistic children and adults hold free carer support session, as well as a social club for adults once a month, at the Moorside Community Centre. To fin out when these events are happening, visit their Facebook page.
• Community Gardening sessions at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre every Friday 2pm-4pm. Learn how to garden, create wildlife habitat or relax in a calming green space.
• Sing Louder Choir is looking for new voices for their children’s choir meets 6pm to 7pm and the community choir from 7.15pm to 8.15pm on Thursdays at Frank Hutchins Hall. Please contact [email protected] or their Facebook page.
• RMD Adventure Learning‘s youth club at The Moor Pavilion, Lower Way, is for over 13s on Fridays between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
• United Reformed Church coffee mornings every Tuesday from 10 till midday.
• Bucklebury Memorial Hall indoor bowls group meets twice a week on Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm and Fridays 2pm to 4pm. More information here. Also you can check the venue diary here.
• Thatcham Library clubs and events information is on the West Berkshire Library Facebook page or contact Thatcham Library at thatchamlibrary@westberks.
• Thatcham Baptist Church event and group information is on their What’s On web page.
• Glendale Church hold regular events for all ages. Further information can be found on their events guide page.
• Thatcham Youth Club activity details are on their Facebook page and website.
News from your local council
Note: “the most recent meeting” refers to the most recent one for which minutes (in some cases draft) or some other summary is available. Other meetings may have taken place since. Some councils publish minutes more promptly than do others.
• The most recent meeting of Thatcham Town Council for which minutes are available was on 25 September and you can read the minutes here. Note that the Council delegates much of its work to committees. Click here for more on these.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Town Council meetings (including any committees), please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Brimpton Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 7 November and you can read the minutes here. Items covered included: flooding issues; matters arising; possible traffic implications resulting from the temporary closure of the listing bridge at Aldermaston Wharf; D-day; the Village Hall; the sale of land in Brimpton Common between Brimpton Lane and Blacknest Lane; the Washing Estate; planning matters; financial matters; and reports from the ward member and the Chair.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Cold Ash Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 10 October and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. Information about the progress of Cold Ash’s neighbourhood development plan can be found here.
• The most recent meeting of Bucklebury Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 9 October and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates of future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. To see the agendas, please click here. To see the minutes, please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Midgham Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 2 October and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates and agendas for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. To see the minutes, please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Hermitage Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 21 September and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. See also this page for up-to-date information about Hermitage’s
• The most recent meeting of Frilsham Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 13 September and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates of future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here. To see the agendas and minutes, please click here.
• The most recent meeting of Stanford Dingley Parish Council for which minutes are available was on 26 September and you can read the minutes here.
To see the dates, agendas and minutes for future Parish Council meetings (including any committees), please click here.
• Thatcham area council contacts
Parishes: Thatcham Town Council, Hermitage Parish Council, Cold Ash Parish Council, Midgham Parish Council, Bucklebury Parish Council, Brimpton Parish Council, Stanford Dingley Parish Council, Frilsham Parish Council and Woolhampton Parish Council.
West Berkshire Council: click here to visit the website.
News from other areas
Penny Post area – please see the following separate sections: Hungerford area; Lambourn Valley; Newbury area; Compton and Downlands; Theale area; Wantage area; Marlborough area; Swindon area.
News and views from across the area and beyond: please see the most recent Weekly News with Brian column.
