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SUMMARY:Event Stallholder Applications
DESCRIPTION:2024 Stallholder Information  (PDF\, 13 MB)Thatcham Town Council run a large number or community and civic events for the whole community to enjoy. \n\nFamily Fun Day\nThatcham Festival\nRemembrance Sunday\nWarming Up For Christmas\nCivic Carol Service\nMayor Making\n\nWe also run smaller events such as Rural Touring Schemes and work with other organisations to develop events such as Pride Bingo with Newbury Pride. \nStallholder Information \nIf you are interested in becoming a stallholder at any of our events\, please click the links below \n\nTTC Events Stallholder Ratecard (PDF\, 59 KB) 2024 (PDF\, 13 MB)\nTTC Events Stallholder Information (PDF\, 13 MB)\nThatcham Family Fun Day Terms and Conditions 2024 (PDF\, 83 KB)\nThatcham Town Council Privacy Notice (PDF\, 56 KB)\nTTC Plastic Free Charter (PDF\, 297 KB)\nDownload Risk Assessment Template (DOCX\, 654 KB)\n\nWhen you are ready to apply for any of our events please click here to complete our expression of interest form. \nYou can apply for one\, some or all of our events via the same form. \nIf you would like more information\, please email events.officer@parishgdssamplee.parishadmin.xyz
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and creative wreath-making workshop.\n\nWith the expert guidance of Sally\, the talented gardener of the Jubilee Sensory garden\, you will have the chance to craft your own beautiful wreath using all natural materials.\n\nWhether you’re a beginner or experienced this is the perfect way to get into the Festival spirit and create something special for your home.\n\nWe can’t wait to celebrate the festival season with you.\n\nLimited spaces available.
URL:https://parishgdssamplee.parishadmin.xyz/event/christmas-wreath-making-morning/
LOCATION:Frank Hutchings Community Hall\, Bradley-Moore Square\, Thatcham\, RG18 4QH
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Development Plan Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Have Your Say in Thatcham’s Future! \nWe’re kicking off Thatcham’s Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)\, and we want YOUR ideas and input to shape our town’s future! \n📅 When? Tuesday 3rd December\, 7pm\n📍 Where? Thatcham Town Council Chamber \nJoin us to: \n\nLearn about the NDP process\nAsk questions\nShare your vision for Thatcham\n\nLet’s work together to ensure Thatcham grows in a way that works for everyone and bring your neighbours along – the more voices\, the better!
URL:https://parishgdssamplee.parishadmin.xyz/event/neighbourhood-development-plan-meeting/
LOCATION:Council Offices\, Council Offices\, Brownsfield Road\, Thatcham\, West Berkshire\, RG18 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Neighbourhood Development Plan
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SUMMARY:Warming Up For Christmas: Lights Switch On
DESCRIPTION:Thatcham Town Centre is  Warming Up for Christmas with an exciting weekend of festive activities\, with a  Christmas Lights Switch-On event\, a special Christmas Market event plus a Santa Fun Run\, and a Civic Carol Concert. \nOn Friday 6th December\, The festive fun begins at 5pm with stalls offering seasonal gifts\, food\, and refreshments. Entertainment starts at 5.30pm\,  building up to the grand Christmas Lights Switch-On at 7.15pm. \nPlease see below for the Full list of Stallholders for Friday 6th December; \n\n\n\nCompany\nLocation\n\n\n1st Thatcham Scouts\nBroadway\n\n\n7th Thatcham Brownies\nHigh Street\n\n\nBBOWT\nBroadway Green\n\n\nBen’s Berkshire Bees Limited\nHigh Street\n\n\nBridge for Young People\nBroadway Green\n\n\nCambodia fundraising\nHigh Street\n\n\nCamps International Cambodia\nHigh Street\n\n\nCats Protection Newbury\nBroadway Green\n\n\nChurches together\nBroadway\n\n\nCrazydayz Doughnuts\nBroadway\n\n\nCreative cakes by S & S\nHigh Street\n\n\nCruse\nBroadway Green\n\n\nDelphic Brewing Co.\nBroadway\n\n\nDingleys Promise\nHigh Street\n\n\nEvery Bounce Counts\nBroadway Green\n\n\nFrogs – friends of the grange\nHigh Street\n\n\nGames By TK\nHigh Street\n\n\nGee Gee Gin\nBroadway\n\n\nGirl Guiding\nBroadway Green\n\n\nHowden Insurance\nBroadway\n\n\nIndigo Spiritual\nHigh Street\n\n\nKATS\nBroadway Green\n\n\nLinas\nHigh Street\n\n\nMNDA\nBroadway Green\n\n\nMobile Dessert Bar\nBroadway\n\n\nNerf Magic\nHigh Street\n\n\nNewbury & District Hackspace\nBroadway Green\n\n\nNM Catering (South) Ltd\nHigh Street\n\n\nPALS (West Berkshire)\nBroadway Green\n\n\npied piper preschool\nBroadway\n\n\nResin gifts\nHigh Street\n\n\nResponse\nHigh Street\n\n\nRoyal British Legion\nBroadway\n\n\nSazim\nHigh Street\n\n\nSt John Ambulance cadets\nBroadway\n\n\nSUFFUSION\nHigh Street\n\n\nSweet Imaginations\nBroadway\n\n\nSwings & Smiles\nBroadway Green\n\n\nThatcham Evangelical Church\nBroadway\n\n\nThatcham Musical Theatre Choir\nHigh Street\n\n\nThatcham Preschool\nBroadway Green\n\n\nThatcham Town Council\nBroadway Green\n\n\nThe Vegan Street Diner\nHigh Street\n\n\nTomato Energy\nBroadway Green\n\n\nTraylen Catering\nBroadway\n\n\nVanillo LTD\nBroadway\n\n\nWest Berkshire Fostering\nHigh Street\n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is Victorian Christmas\, and for the first time ever both Thatcham High Street and The Broadway will be closed to traffic to make room for even more attractions. Expect a magical evening with a dazzling display of lights\, including a new lighting scheme for the Town Centre.  The night will feature live performances of stage entertainment with carol singers\, dancers and roaming entertainment\, including stilt walkers and a bubble making fairy plus a special appearance from Santa Claus and his sleigh himself thanks to Newbury Lions. \nOnce again\, we can  guarantee that it will snow in Thatcham on this evening ! \nConfirmed on the main stage will be carol singing from Kennet School \, Spurcroft School and St Marys Church Choirs;  dance with Sonia Brown and All Stars Theatre Academy. Completing the programme will be KATS with a sample of theatre from their festive production of Treasure Island whilst DJ Stop Start will keep everyone warm and dancing by playing music after the lights are switched on ! The Switch-On will be made by Mayor Suzanne Adamantos with a guest appearance form Santa Clause. \nThatcham High Street will be closed to traffic for the first time as well as Thatcham Broadway which will allow for a record number of  gift and food stalls from local community and business organisations and a festive atmosphere throughout. Kennet Radio will be providing a roadshow of festive sounds along the High Street which will also feature a Victorian style steam engines and hot roast chestnuts to link with the Victorian theme. \nStarting at 10am on Saturday 7th December\, Warming up for Christmas continues with a special Christmas Market  which will take over Broadway. It’s the perfect place to find unique\, locally sourced gifts while supporting Thatcham businesses. Entertainment will continue throughout the day\, with performances taking place in front of the giant Christmas Tree. \nOn both days visitors will also be able to vote for their best Victorian style themed window displays\, sponsored by Newbury Weekly News\, as the towns retailers join in the festive atmosphere.+ \n‘Warming up for Christmas’\, is sponsored by Tomato Energy and Newbury Building Society.  The Christmas Tree this year is sponsored by Xtrac. \nSunday 8th December offers two wonderful events. During the day\, the Rotary Club of Thatcham and District will host the Santa Fun Run\, a joyful event for all ages. At 3pm\, St Mary’s Church will hold the Thatcham Town Council Civic Carol Concert\, a beautiful and traditional way to conclude the weekend’s festivities. \n“We like to believe we host one of the best community lights switch-on events in West Berkshire. There’s so much happening on the Friday evening\, and the entertainment will continue throughout the entire weekend! This year’s Christmas light switch-on will be bigger than ever\, extending down the High Street as well as Thatcham Broadway. Plus\, we have a brand-new Christmas light scheme\, so we encourage everyone to come and be part of the celebration if you can ” states Thatcham Town Council Mayor Councillor Suzanne Adamantos. \nFor further information on Warming up for Christmas see; https://parishgdssamplee.parishadmin.xyz/event/warming-up-for-christmas-lights-switch-on
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SUMMARY:Warming Up For Christmas: Market - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:URGENT \nUnfortunately\, due to a yellow weather warning from The Met Office with gusts of wind up to 60mph and constant rain all day\, we have decided to cancel Saturdays (December 7th) Warming up for Christmas Market event.  This Fridays Warming up for Christmas event will still be going ahead\, just make sure you dress for some expected showers.
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SUMMARY:Civic Carol Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Civic Carol Service\, taking place at St Mary’s Church in Thatcham on Sunday the 8th of December at 3pm. What a wonderful way to get into the festive spirit this year!\nThe service will feature a selection of carols\, hymns and readings. Musical performances will be provided by St Mary’s Church Choir and the Barfield Handbell Ringers.\nFollowing the service\, mulled wine and mince pies will be served and there will be a retiring collection for the Mayor’s chosen charities\, Cruse Bereavement Support and Thatcham Youth.
URL:https://parishgdssamplee.parishadmin.xyz/event/civic-carol-service/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Church Close\, Thatcham\, RG19 3PP
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SUMMARY:Christmas Food Market
DESCRIPTION:🎄 Thatcham Christmas Food Market 🎄\n📅 Sunday 22nd December\n📍 Thatcham Broadway\n🕒 10am – 4pm \nGet ready for the festive season! Join us at the Thatcham Christmas Food Market to find everything you need to complete your festive feast. Perfectly timed for those last-minute treats and ingredients\, our market will be brimming with local\, fresh\, and artisan foods to make your Christmas dinner extra special! \nWhat’s On Offer? \n\nFresh\, locally-sourced fruit and veg for your Christmas roast\nMeats\, seafood\, and cheeses\nHandcrafted breads and pastries\nHomemade sauces\, jams\, and festive preserves\nDecadent desserts\, chocolates\, and festive treats\nAnd most of the Town Centre businesses will also be open for you to pop in and browse.\n\nStroll through our festive stalls\, enjoy the holiday atmosphere\, and shop local as you tick off those final items on your Christmas list. This is the perfect time to stock up on essentials or find a few surprises for your table.
URL:https://parishgdssamplee.parishadmin.xyz/event/christmas-food-market/
LOCATION:The Broadway\, Thatcham\, RG19 3HP
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