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News
Digital Switchover is Coming
From 8 February those receiving TV reception from the Hannington transmitter (your aerial points roughly north) the changes will start.
More Prizes from the Newbury Building Society
The lucky winner of December's competition was Ian Alderton, he's won a Sunday carvery for 4 people with a bottle of house wine and there's a new competiton this month.
Busy Time for Whitchurch United 
Following on from their FA Cup run and two recent matches being cancelled because of the weather, the Jam Boys 1st Team faces a busy period up to the end of February.
Whitchurch Festival Calendar Set
The Festival Committee has set the dates for the 2012 events.
Potatoes are Coming
Next weekend will see the annual influx of visitors for the largest vent of its time in the South.
Books at Home
Whitchurch Library offers the Home Library Service for people who are no longer able to get to the nearest library or mobile stop.
More Signs of the Time
Two scenes captured in Whitchurch point to the future.
Whitchurch Sales are On
Take advantage of sales at Dolls House Hampshire, The Handbag Shop, Dowlings Shoe Shop and Rosie's Gifts.
Christmas Fund Raising
The Annual Pub Carol Singing Tour raised £245.95 for the Kingfisher Trust.
Stargazy Pie Anyone?
An evening’s star gazing followed by Shepherd’s Pie is on offer.
200 years in Whitchurch - Methodist Church
There'll be a Songs of Praise Service at the Methodist Church on 15th January, at 10.30am.
It's Time for Cricket
Whitchurch Cricket Club is starting indoor sessions this week.
Win, Win, Win
Three Whitchurch United teams won on Saturday.
Christmas Tree Recycling
You can recycle your trees, courtesy of Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council.
New Butchers is Open
Philip Langley's Butchers has been serving customers on its first day.
Signs of the Time
Road signs give clues about 2 major events at the end of the month.
What Do You Think of the NHS?
An on-line survey is looking to find out how you think NHS services are being delivered in Whitchurch.
Water, Water
Yet again, parts of the road and pavement on Winchester Road have been flooded again.
Philip Ready to Serve You
The butcher's shop is getting ready to re-open on Thursday.
New Year - Old Weather
The heavy rains of 2011 are happening again.
..and a Happy New Year
Several hundred townsfolk saw in the New Year in the Town centre.
Merry Christmas to All!
Basingstoke's Salvation Army band brought the Town centre to the end of its Christmas in Whitchurch festivities as usual.
Folk Singing Meets Hi-Tech Bingo
Whitchurch's traditional Christmas Carol Singers dropped in on the Parish Hall bingo session.
Whitchurch has Cheapest Fuel for Miles
Whitchurch Filling Station has the cheapest fuel for miles around.
United on Top Form
Whitchurch United’s players combined to give Manager, Jim Macey, a slightly early Christmas present when they won convincingly against Basingstoke Royals in the Quarter Finals of the Basingstoke Senior Cup.
Local Businesses Collaborate
There's a special offer from the Newbury Building Society which will make someone very happy in the White Hart.
All Change at the Butchers
John Dennett's butchers shop is changing hands.
Parish Hall Market is Back
The Friday morning market started in the Parish Hall many, many years ago is back this week.
Library Christmas Opening Hours
The library is closed on Christmas Eve & Boxing Day but ....
Christmas in Whitchurch Winners
The winners of the Family Competition and the Best Dressed Shop Window were announced at H's Coffee Shop.
Parish Hall AGM
The newly refurbished Parish Hall hosted the AGM on Friday evening.
Still TIme for Shopping in Whitchurch
With the shops beautifully decorated for Christmas and lots of special offers, why not support your shops now?
New - In the Library
Whitchurch Library is starting Baby Bounce and Rhymetime sessions.
We'll Meet Again - Again
The senior citizen's meal and entertainment was again organised by the Whitchurch Festival Committee and held in the Parish Hall.
A Busy Day in Whitchurch's Shops
Town centre businesses saw some seasonal trading on the first Saturday in December.
Christmas in Whitcurch 2011
The lights in Whitchurch came on at 6pm and the crowds flocked to see them!!
One Door Closes ....
Sadly, the Veg Patch Patch has closed, but immediately across the road, the Parish Hall has reopened its doors.
IT Courses for the Over 50s
Age Concern Hampshire is planning to run computer courses for the over 50s in Whitchurch.
Craft Fair's Well
Testbourne PTA held a very successful Craft Fair on Saturday.
Films Back at the Parish Hall
The Parish Hall is to reopen on Thursday with the Moviola Film, Jane Eyre.
Rising Fives' Quiz Success
The Rising Fives' Quiz Night at the White Hart raised over £200!
Latest Development Newsletter
Basingstoke & Deane have just issued its latest Local Development Framework Newsletter.
United Back on Winning Form
After mixed fortunes in the Wessex League, Whitchurch United won through in the Andover Open Cup.
Forum Back
theWhitchurchWeb forum is back on-line.
Christmas in Whitchurch
The latest information on the 7th Christmas in Whitchurch.
News from the Silk Mill
Whitchurch Silk Mill has a new website and has lots happening now and in the near future.
Remembrance Service
The annual service was held at All Hallows at 10.15 on 13th November.
Christmas in Whitchurch
Peter Pan will be in Whitchurch to switch on the lights.
XI.XI.XI.XI
There will be a 2 minute silence today, 11th November, to mark Remembrance Day.
Business Offers
Lots on offer in Whitchurch.
Fancy a Game?
Did you know that Whitchurch has a thriving Squash Club?
Whitchurch Festival News
The Halloween bonfire and fireworks display as well as being a fantastic spectacle was a financial success.
Olympic Torch to Bypass Whitchurch
The Olympic torch will visit Basingstoke and Andover, but not Whitchurch.
Lest We Forget
At the time of year when most remember and support our forces, at least one Whitchurch resident is doing otherwise.
Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza
For the third year in a row Whitchurch festival Committee's Halloween event has improved!
Bonfire on Schedule
Work has started is well under way finished on this weekend's tonight's bonfire.
What's Missing ?
Yet again, vandals have damaged one of the guys that have been created in the town.
How's Your Local History?
Those in a picture, believed to have been taken in 1904, need to be identified.
Any Thoughts?
Operation Christmas Child – 2011 Shoebox Appeal
The time has again arrived for filling a shoebox for distribution by Samaritan’s Purse to children caught up in the midst of wars, natural disasters and extreme poverty, to show them that they have not been forgotten.
One More Bridge Down
The second local railway bridge has been demolished.
Whitchurch Baptist Church call a Student Minister
From 30th October, there'll be a new face at Whitchurch Baptist Church.
Sporting Whitchurch
Given the successes this year of Whitchurch's sporting teams, there'll be results on theWhitchurchWeb (see column right).
Whitchurch Methodists - Bicentennial
In 2012, the Methodist Church will be celebrating 200 years in Whitchurch.
Whitchurch United on Winning Form
This time it's in the league.
One Bridge Down
The first of the local railway bridges has been demolished.
Whitchurch Squash Club Wins Again
The club has chalked up another victory.
B&DBC Responds to Government Development Plans
Basingstoke and Deane has formally responded to the Draft National Planning Policy Framework.
Flu Jabs
If you're over 65 or suffer from chronic respiratory disease, chronic heart disease, diabetes, stroke, or chronic kidney disease please call Whitchurch Surgery for an appointment for your free flu jab.
Bus Route - Alarm and Despondency Over!
There are no changes to the 76 bus late evening services!
The Gentry Underground - Release!
The band has released the vinyl recorded underground at the Parish Hall.
Whitchurch Festival Bonfire & Halloween Event
Details of the now regular Halloween Party, Bonfire and Fireworks display have just been announced.
United Lose Out
Against competition from 4 leagues higher, a record crowd saw the Jams Boys acquit them selves well.
News archive - older news
Regular (weekly and fortnightly) events are here The next less regular events in Whitchurch days for the next 2 weeks are below; see What's On for more details and those further ahead |
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