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by admin
on 1st Sep 2010
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Thatcham Fairtrade Town Campaign Stand at Broadway Fun held on Thatcham Broadway on Friday 27th August, 2010 saw a steady flow of residents wanting to know more about Fairtrade products and how Thatcham Town Council was promoting the Campaign to encourage fairer trading practices at home and abroad. Tasters of Fairtrade tea and coffee were offered together with chocolate cookies kindly donated by Doves Farm Foods Ltd. of Hungerford, made, of course, from fairly traded ingredients . A...

by admin
on 24th Aug 2010

The Thatcham Masters' Quiz has been extended for another month for the Fun On Broadway Event on the 27th. Read the full article here.

by thatchamonline
on 8th Aug 2010
Greenham Common (Copyright) Rob Appleby

A project to restore and enhance heathland on Greenham and Crookham Common By Katty Baird, August 2010 From the colourful heather of late summer to the icy chill of mid-winter, Greenham and Crookham Common is an exhilarating place to visit in all seasons. It is an important ‘green space’ for many people, who come to exercise their dogs and enjoy outdoor recreation. As well as a significant part of Newbury’s historical heritage, the Common is also the largest remaining...

by admin
on 6th Aug 2010
Sports, Recreation and Leisure Survey 2010

Thatcham Vision is currently in the process of gathering information which will look at the future provision of sports and leisure facilities in the town for all residents. Please take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire (attached below). Your answers will be used to help decide the future possible types of sports and leisure facilities that may be made available to the residents of Thatcham. Please either email you completed forms to tvpm@thatchamonline.net or send them by post...

by thatchamonline
on 4th Aug 2010

Thatcham Fairtrade Town Campaign Steering Group met this evening, Monday 2nd August, in Thatcham Town Council Chamber, to discuss an exciting programme of activities to engage with the local community and encourage them to buy and use more fairtrade products and local produce. The Steering Group elected Mr. Will Fletcher to be Chairman of the Steering Group for the current municipal year. Will is already known to many Thatcham residents for his youth work and involvement with the...

by thatchamonline
on 23rd Jul 2010
Thatcham’s Family Fun Day

Thatcham Town Council are pleased to announce that the final total raised by the Council at Thatcham’s Family Fun Day was £1,296.05. Half of this will be donated to the Mayor’s Charity of the Year, the Friends of the Charles Clore Unit at West Berkshire Community Hospital. The other half has been given to the Spring Charity Fundraisers. The Spring Charity Fundraisers organised the Junior Fun Run which generated £756. The two figures combined total over £1,400,...

by admin
on 12th Jul 2010
Thatcham Film Club

Thatcham Film Club: July, August and September screenings For those of you who I haven't met yet, hello! I'm Sam and if you've come to one of the Thatcham Film Club screenings since November you have probably bought a ticket or a cup of tea from me. I have now taken over the e-mail list and will be getting in touch every month to let you know which films are coming up. I would love to hear from you as well - please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions,...

by thatchamonline
on 7th Jul 2010

Representatives from many sectors of Thatcham's community attended the official launch of Thatcham's Fairtrade Town Campaign by Town Mayor, Councillor Lee Dillon, on Monday, 28th June, 2010 in the Town Council Chamber. Read the full story on the Thatcham Town Council website. Updated 13th July 2010 - Attached document "Who supports Fairtrade and local producers in Thatcham?"