Wantage News
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Tales of Old Wantage by Trevor Hancock
Just after the current Coronavirus emergency began, I was asked by various people via social media and by email whether I would be interested in doing something regarding local Wantage history to keep people engaged during these dark times. I had also been asked to do some history...
Coronavirus Help Index for Wantage and nearby
This page is an index of local information, to help those in need, and to help those who support those in need. Please email any links you think would be helpful to Howard Hill using this email news@wantage.com. Wantage & Surrounding Area CORONAVIRUS Support Group. 01235 260033 or...
New Appointment System – Newbury Street Practice
Big Changes are coming to Newbury Street Practice in Wantage on 23rd March 2020 Telephone: 01235 763451 08:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday Website: https://www.newburystreetpractice.co.uk/ What is the new system for booking a doctors appointment ? You will call the practice to speak to your own GP...
Coronavirus Support Group
Stay Calm Stay Safe Stay Home Wantage & Surrounding Area CORONAVIRUS Support Group WE ARE HERE TO HELP IF YOU NEED US! Call 01235 260033 or email info@raycollinstrust.org or Facebook page The Ray Collins Charitable Trust, in conjunction with the Wantage Chamber of Commerce, have formed The...
Changes at Newbury Street GP Practice
Important changes in the appointment system at Newbury Street Practice Newbury Street Practice are changing their appointment system to reduce waiting times for GP appointments. From Tuesday 14th April you will call the practice to speak to your own GP on the day you need medical advice. Your...
The Art of World War II
The Art of World War II is to go on display at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock A new exhibition of artwork, both produced during and depicting scenes from the Second World War, will go on display at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, Woodstock, from 5th March to 7th May 2020. The Art...
Happy 100th Birthday Beryl
Beryl Stoter celebrated her 100th birthday on February 13th 2020. Happy Birthday Beryl! To celebrate her centenarian status, her son Graham worked with the team at St Katharine's care home in Wantage to host a birthday party for his mother. The event was held in the afternoon with a buffet and...
Scout Christmas Post Thank You
Wantage and Grove Scouts would like to thank everyone who used the Scout Christmas card post service in Wantage and Grove, raising an excellent £3100 which will help to enhance activities for Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections. Thanks also go to the volunteers who helped to collect, sort...
Scout Christmas Post 2019
Wantage and Grove Scouts are offering their local Christmas card delivery service in December. Postage is still only 30p per card and payment along with the cards should be posted directly into the one of the Scout post boxes located in: Charlton Post Office (Barnards Way), Campbells...
Wantage Dickensian Evening
Wantage Dickensian Evening is Friday 6th December 2019 6pm to 9pm. Enquiries - please email wantagedickensian@aol.co.uk There will be Christmas festivities in and around Wantage Market Place, music in the square and the museum and lots more...
General Election Hustings 2019
General Election Hustings 2019 will be held Sunday 1st December 7.30pm to 9.00pm at Old Mill Hall in School Lane, Grove OX12 7LB (behind Millbrook Square) Open to everyone. Doors open 7.15pm Please email your questions by Wednesday 27th November to wgcphustings@gmail.com or post to WGCP...
Wantage Calendar 2020
Pictures of Wantage and the surrounding area taken by local people! Stunning aerial photos and classic pictures including the Wantage Silver Band, Icknield Way Morris Men, Royal Scots Guards in Wantage, St Peter & St Paul’s Church and much more. THE 2020 WANTAGE CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE FROM...
