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Creative Poppy Tribute to Honour Those Who Served
This year, Thatcham Town Council are inviting the community to join in a heartfelt tribute to honour those who served and sacrificed. Thatcham Town Council is encouraging residents to adorn their local benches, trees, and other public spaces with vibrant knitted or crocheted poppies.
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Local couple celebrate 25 years of raising money for good causes
On Saturday, July 20th, over 100 people, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Thatcham, attended a charity garden party hosted by Lin and Pete Congerton at their home. This event marked the 25th year of their fundraising efforts for local charities, during which they have raised more than £50,000
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Berkshire Afrofest is coming to Thatcham
Afrofest, a one-day family festival celebrating the strong and growing African community in Berkshire, is being held in Thatcham for the first time on Saturday 10th August 2024, from 1pm – 8pm.
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Thatcham Celebrates D Day 80
Thatcham Town Council will be supporting two commemorative events which will be taking place on Thursday 6th June, the 80th anniversary of D-Day to mark one of the most significant military operations in history, and to remember those who gave their lives for the freedom of Europe.
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Thatcham Town Council at 50: Meeting of the Mayors
On Tuesday 28th May 2024, exactly 50 years after creation of Thatcham Town Council, following the Local Government Act 1972, Thatcham Town Council and Thatcham Mayor Councillor Suzanne Adamantos invited all surviving Mayors of Thatcham to gather together to celebrate the anniversary.
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Dementia Action Week 2024
As part of Dementia Action Week, Thatcham Town Council hosted a free Garden Party on Friday, May 17th in the Jubilee Sensory Garden on Brownsfield Road. The Garden Party aimed to support and raise awareness for individuals and families affected by dementia.
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Thatcham Festival 2024: Applications to submit an event now open
Thatcham-based individuals, community groups, charities and arts and leisure organisations are invited to apply with either one-off or a series of events to make Thatcham Festival 2024 an unforgettable celebration of Thatcham’s creative innovation, learning, and community spirit.
