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The annual Classic Car Show at Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields has once again proved to be a tremendous success, raising just over £1,000 for the Thatcham Memorial Foundation. Now in its seventh year, the popular community event is organised by Chris Mountford in conjunction within the Thatcham Memorial Foundation, and continues to attract classic car

10 October 2026 Model enthusiasts and families from across Berkshire gathered at Thatcham Memorial Hall on Saturday, 10 October, for the second annual Model Show organised by Ian Lyford from Newbury & District Hackspace, which proved to be another outstanding success. The popular event attracted visitors throughout the day, offering an impressive display of craftsmanship, creativity and engineering.

The benches have been fully refurbished, freshly sandblasted and repainted to restore them to a clean, durable finish. They are now positioned around the field to give visitors easy places to pause, rest, and enjoy the space once again. A spokesperson for the Thatcham Memorial Foundation said: “It’s wonderful to see the benches back where

The Thatcham Memorial Foundation’s call for help has been answered in full bloom, thanks to the hard work of members of the local Women’s Institute (WI). Volunteers spent the morning planting up the War Memorial’s containers and refreshing several hanging baskets, adding much‑needed colour to one of the town’s most significant community spaces. The Foundation

Thatcham, UK – John Lawson’s Circus brought four days of spectacular family entertainment to Thatcham, delighting audiences with a vibrant production that celebrated the very best of traditional circus alongside contemporary performances. Founded in 1974 by the iconic ringmaster ‘Captain’ John Lawson, the circus began life as John Lawson’s Circus De Reszke and has since

Work is underway to prepare the field for the much‑anticipated return of the Newbury & Thatcham Car Boot. The heras fencing on the site is being removed today, marking a key milestone ahead of reopening. The grounds maintenance team is scheduled to be on site tomorrow to mow and tidy the field, ensuring the area