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 […]
Long‑awaited benches have now returned to the Memorial Playing Fields. Read More »
Thank You for Your Interest and Support We have received several enquiries about the new dog exercise area and would like to provide an update. Important: The land for this project is owned and managed by Thatcham Town Council, not the Thatcham Memorial Foundation. As we do not control the site, we are unable to
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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
WI Volunteers Bring Colour to Thatcham War Memorial Read More »
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
