29 January 2026 - Society
Community awards 2026 nominations- Now Open!! 🎉
Celebrating Thatcham’s Everyday Heroes – Nominate Now
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30 September 2025 - Society
Live Music Takes Over Thatcham High Street
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.
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![A photo of the blue plaque on the side of the garage on the Bath Road A4. It reads: Harry Lester. 1903 - 1985. Engineer and wartime innovator developed the celebrated Lester MGT51 for the Monkey Stables Racing team in this garage, 1950 - 1955.]()
9 September 2025 - Society
Something special is coming for Heritage Open Days…
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.
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8 September 2025 - Society
Thatcham Festival Returns – 10 Days of Creativity, Heritage & 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.
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![The image shows Mayor Councillor Pemberton standing next to a model of a triceratops. The dinosaur has three horns, large round eyes, and is wearing a colourful pinwheel decoration on its head. Cllr Pemberton is wearing a patterned, colourful top and Mayoral chains. Behind them is a banner with partial text and images of other prehistoric animals.]()
29 August 2025 - Society
KidsFest Roared Back to Thatcham with a Dino-Mite Day of Fun!
Thatcham’s town centre was transformed into a prehistoric playground on Friday as KidsFest returned for its second year, entertaining families with a free dinosaur-themed day of fun just before the new school term begins.
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22 August 2025 - Society
New Dog Waste Bin on Lawrences Lane
In response to feedback from residents, we’ve installed a brand-new 66L dog waste bin on Lawrences Lane.
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![A man holding a baby triceratops in a box. He is smiling broadly with a hat on, and a shirt with a Park Ranger tag]()
28 July 2025 - Society
KidsFest Thatcham is back for 2025 with a FREE dinosaur-themed day
Get ready to stomp, roar, and explore! KidsFest Thatcham is back for 2025 with a FREE dinosaur-themed day packed with family fun before the school term begins.
