The Latest News for Whitchurch Village, Bath and North East Somerset
Villagers gathered to celebrate this historic occasion and raise a toast to Her Majesty. A delicious selection of sandwiches and savouries together with homemade cakes and scones was enjoyed by nearly 60 residents .
Councillors and volunteers along with representatives from the 107th Whitchurch Scouts, Cubs and Beavers served teas, coffees and food in a warm and friendly atmosphere with lots of laughter and memories shared.
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A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who made the beacon lighting an amazing event. About 200 people raised a toast to Her Majesty as we joined others around the country celebrating 70 glorious years. The Deputy Lieutenant David Medlock attended and read the proclamation .
It was a joint village effort with various groups and people joining together to commemorate the occasion
Whitchurch Cricket club opened the bar and provided use of their facilities, a thriving club with a youth section for 5-17 age olds, training every Friday evening. Whitchurch Cricket Club Youth Section .
Barbarians Rugby Club provided use of their ground for parking.
Whitchurch and Pensford Royal British Legion provided standard bearers and a piper, who heralded the beacon lighting.
Martin Squire brought his illuminated vehicle along and provided support on the evening.
Audrey, one of our senior resident who has lived in the village the longest, lit the beacon magnificently with support from Nick Kirk WVC chairman.
Cocoa and Crumb served hot drinks and snacks.
Finally the councillors and volunteers worked hard setting up the event and marshalling the evening to make it a tremendous success.
The following streets will didn’t have their garden waste collection on June 1st, this will now be collected on June 12th
| Whitchurch | Church Meadows | Garden Waste | Capacity Reached |
| Whitchurch | Norton Lane | Garden Waste | Capacity Reached |
| Whitchurch | Staunton Lane | Garden Waste | Capacity Reached |
Preparations are well underway for this event which will take place this Thursday 2 June 2022.
As the event is in the Playpark area NO DOGS will be allowed and you will not be given access.
However you may watch from outside the area at your own risk.
The Local Government Association is hosting a webinar from 10:00 –11:30am on 7 June for members of the public, specifically those with an interest in serving the community, on becoming a councillor.
The event is aimed at the general public to help explain what councils and
councillors do and to explore the steps involved in becoming a councillor, including what support is available.
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Just a reminder that the National Beacon Lighting will be on Thursday 2nd June, please arrive at 9.15pm as events with start at 9.30pm with a piper and a toast to Her Majesty. Please join us at Whitchurch Village Playpark , Norton Lane , parking is limited so please walk if possible, bring a torch. The Cricket Club will also be open for drinks and there will also be a refreshment van for hot drinks and snacks. click here for link to Facebook
For your information our neighbouring local authority , Bristol City Council, is introducing a Clean Air Zone to reduce harmful pollution from older and more polluting vehicles.
The zone will start operating later this year.
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This week is the last week to book your place for the Big Tea Party on Sunday 5th June at 2.30pm.
If you are over 70 and a village resident please contact the village council on 01275839873 or email info@whitchurchvillagecouncil.co.uk to reserve your place. This event is free.
Following the unavoidable cancellation of the meetings to be held on Wednesday 6th April 2022 they have been rearranged for Thursday 21st April with the Annual Village Meeting at 7pm followed by the council meeting at 7.30pm
The latest village newsletter is being delivered to all houses in the village this week. It has exciting news about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and other dates for your diary. If you can’t wait please click here