3 November 2025 - Recreation
The Mayor of Thatcham’s Christmas Card Competition – Now Open!
The Town Mayor of Thatcham challenges you to design her Christmas card for this year. Prizes to be won plus the accolade of seeing your design in print!
The Town Mayor of Thatcham challenges you to design her Christmas card for this year. Prizes to be won plus the accolade of seeing your design in print!
Make sure your plastic tubs don’t go to waste after the festive season (or before it even gets here!). Bring your clean, empty plastic confectionery and cracker tubs to Thatcham Refillable stall at the Thatcham Friday Market and they’ll make sure they’re recycled.
Mayor Councillor Petra Pemberton is delighted to announce an exciting new Children’s Poetry Competition celebrating the theme “What Thatcham Means to Me.”
The Big Thatcham Fest Off is set to return on Saturday 11th October transforming Thatcham High Street into a vibrant hub of music and entertainment from 4.30pm - 9pm.
Bus passengers in Thatcham are now able to enjoy a greener, cleaner journey thanks to the installation of four new bus shelters featuring living grass roofs - a first for West Berkshire.
Behind every blue plaque is a story - of people, places, and events that shaped Thatcham. We’ll be sharing a brand-new series of short films uncovering the fascinating history behind our seven plaques. Heritage Open Days run from 12th - 21st September celebrating history, culture, and community.
Thatcham Festival returns from Friday 10th to Sunday 19th October bringing ten days packed with activities that celebrate the town’s local talent, creativity, and heritage. With many events completely free, and none costing more than £7, it’s the perfect chance to enjoy something new.