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local news updates

West Berkshire Council InfO

police update and scams

Building restrictions

library

climate change

school news

playing field news

INKPEN village hall

Other inkpen News

useful links






Local news updates

For your latest local and regional news, as provided by the BBC, click here. Hungerford and area news can be found here.

Rural life is under threat.

The BBC described the government’s latest blow to the countryside as ‘Environmental scheme closure a 'shattering blow' to farmers’. The NFU president, said that it was ‘another shattering blow to English farms". The Telegraph headlined it as ‘Farming subsidies halted in latest Labour attack on rural life’. Farmers weekly say '’Cruellest betrayal' as Defra halts new SFI applications. So, what is it that’s happening.

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), which pays farmers in England to manage land to protect soil, restore hedgerows and boost nature recovery, was a key part of the post-Brexit payment scheme that replaced EU subsidies. This scheme has been closed with no replacement being announced. Given that climate change is set to become an increasingly pressing problem, this is a severe blow to the countryside and farming. It will undoubtedly mean that small farms will disappear.

The Government is also set to double the number of new houses required to be built in West Berkshire in the next few years. Since West Berkshire is around 75% covered by the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, it means that the pressure on green spaces is set to intensify.

Now, West Berkshire Council has announced ‘New unitary council proposed for West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse’. This will mean that we have reduced councillor representation, by around two thirds. This comes as a result of National Government requiring local councils to serve around 500,000 residents or more, which will require West Berkshire Council - which covers around 170,000 people - to merge with neighbouring councils. So, our representation is set to be reduced, hard won attempts to protect nature are under substantial threat, small farms are set to disappear and house building within the countryside is set to happen/increase.

As a positive, not all of this hasn’t happened yet. Your voice counts so make it heard. Over the next week or so, there will be a consultation document launched by the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Please read it. You can make your views known by canvassing West Berkshire Council as well as your MP, Lee Dillon, and you can support the efforts of CPRE, the countryside charity.

If you don’t like what is being proposed for our countryside, please make your voice heard. Don’t just let this all happen to you without making your voice heard.

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Mental Health Support for those of 11-18 years
West Berkshire Council has set up a dedicated telephone helpline for young people experiencing issues and concerns relating to the pandemic - 01635 503587.

The helpline, which is linked to its Emotional Health Academy (EHA), will offer the district’s young people self-help support, advice and guidance from trained EHA workers. It came into operation on 6 April, and will be open between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, providing an opportunity for children and young people (aged 11 to 18) to express their concerns and talk about issues directly affecting them during the current Coronavirus crisis. EHA workers will use active listening skills to support young people in dealing with difficult feelings around Covid-19 and provide signposting and self-help support for their general wellbeing.

This local helpline is a short-term service and will be available only during the pandemic, to provide ‘in the moment’ support to children and young people. It will provide access to trained EHA workers who can offer advice and self-help tools and provide support to manage ‘low level’ problems. It is not a crisis line and does not replace other services such as the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

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RiM, Recovery in Mind is a community organisation, where adults living in West Berkshire get the opportunity to learn life long skills and tools to improve and manage their mental health and wellbeing. Details can be found here.

West Berkshire Council are asking residents across the district/borough to think of others and not light bonfires. Anyone having a domestic bonfire that causes a nuisance  may be prosecuted under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. To report an incident of a bonfire please use our on-line reporting form here.

Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of any waste or rubbish on public land or sites which are unauthorised to accept waste. If the rubbish is dumped on private land, the landowner is responsible for removing it. If you find or receive notification of fly tipped material on private land you will need to inform the landowner. Landowners unfortunately will have to pay for the cost of disposal of fly-tipped materials. To report an incident of fly tipping please see links on PPP website here.

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Police report

A message from the Police and Crime Commissioner is available here.

Online Fraud. New scams are coming to light all the time. Police guidance is given here.

Local Police News.
Have you heard about THAMES VALLEY TEXT ALERT? Sign up today www.thamesvalleyalert.co.uk/ to receive free texts or emails about crime in your local area and relevant safety advice.

You can now follow us on twitter @TVP_westberks.
If you would like any further information or advice please contact me on 07814852137 or email Joanna.king@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

SCAMS

Be aware of scams. Download "The Little Book of Big Scams".  For home security, download "Secure your home".

Message shared on behalf of Thames Valley Police -  We have been informed by Thames Water that a number of “Contractor” Identification Cards have been lost in transit. The cards have been deactivated so they cannot be used to gain access to any Thames Water sites but there are concerns that they could be used for criminal activity known as “Distraction Burglaries.” Please be very cautious and verify with Thames Water any Thames Water person’s details before letting anyone into their property?

The real NHS will not ask you to:    1) provide bank details or payments, 2) give details of any other accounts, such as social media, 3) set up a password or PIN number over the phone, or 4) call a premium rate number, such as those starting 09 or 087

People who shop at Tesco have been warned not to fall for a scam email claiming to give them free shopping and vouchers. In emails addressed to customers of the supermarket, scammers have attempted to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis by offering them the chance to shop for free online or in store and to click on a link to register their details.

Similar scams too purporting to be from Morrison offering free vouchers and other scams such as free Dettol or Gillette samples or competitions. They are all trying to get you to like or share which gives them details on your contacts etc. Never click on any links from uninvited emails. If in doubt on any scams, please contact your Bank or other organisations to check whether they have been sent by them.

Other recent scams are a text from O2 saying that a payment had failed and to avoid fees, visit the website using the link in the text and to then sign on using another screen asking for all the security details that the person used followed by credit card and bank account details. The fake website looked exactly like the O2 official site so some people could easily fall for this scam.

Royal Mail scams via email advising that your parcel has arrived but the Courier was unable to deliver the parcel to you. The email then asks you to pay £3.95 for this to be re-delivered and to click on a link to give your bank and other details.

Also Emails saying that the recent payment for your vehicle tax failed because there is not enough money on your debit card and that your vehicle is no longer taxed. They suggest you use a credit card instead to avoid any other consequences and again this is a way of trying to obtain your Bank details.

There are various ways of reporting scams.

A new initiative called Cyberawaregov has launched SERS – the suspicious email reporting service. They say that if you have received an email which you are not sure about, to forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk There is further information on the website: www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/report-suspicious-emails

Scams can also be notified to Action Fraud on 03001232040 or via their website or to the National Trading Standards Scams Team on 03454 040506.

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Out of hours Building works

The law - and frequently planning permission as well - regulates the hours during which construction can be carried out, typically between 8am and 6pm weekdays, 8am and 3pm on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays. Outside those hours you have the right to complain to the council, who will come and investigate and may take action against persistent offenders. Contact WBC at ehadvice@westberks.gov.uk (Tel. 01635 519192) or planningenforcement@westberks.gov.uk (Tel. 01635 519111).

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Mobile Library - The last one

There has been a mobile library service in this district for at least the past 40 years and at the height of its popularity there were three library vehicles operating in West Berkshire. Over the years our staff have been there for residents in rural areas, offering books, advice and friendly words to their customers who waited regularly for the Mobile Library to arrive throughout all seasons.

Due to diminishing numbers of customers using this service in recent years and the fact that our one remaining vehicle had reached the end of its working life, we said goodbye to our Mobile Library at the end of March 2025. Without doubt, fond memories of the service will remain for many years to come.

Looking Forward - Although our Mobile Library will be missed, West Berkshire Libraries will continue to work hard to bring books to those who can’t get to their local library and serve customers in rural and isolated areas.

Meanwhile, the digital resources and e-library services are continuing 24/7 and understandably being very well used at this time. Why not go to the Libraries page on our website and discover a new book or magazine?

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Climate change

The North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
.The North Wessex Downs National Landscape management plan consultation, finished on the 30th of April. Nevertheless, the management plan is still visible on their website at:

https://www.northwessexdowns.org.uk/our-work/management-plan/management-plan-review-2025/
A lot of this is perhaps a bit dry, but please have a look at it, and at the policies at the bottom of the webpage. There are numerous policies that we should perhaps be aware of and know where to find them in future. They affect planning, biodiversity, our local history, nature and the environment. These policies will be signed-off by the government in November this year, so they are not to do with some marginal pressure group, they are government agreed and driven targets. They affect You.

Local Climate Group
Most of us are aware that our climate has changed over the years. It is becoming more erratic and more extreme. Nature is struggling to know when to get going after its winter sleep, but getting plants and animals to synchronise their behaviours is much more of a problem. This March we’ve seen the dryest start to the year in a long time, albeit we had a very wet January and early February. In order for us to know how these climatic changes are affecting us, we have to record them, observe them and that is what this group is here to do. Please come and join us, help us.

Our initial website is http://climate.inkpenvillage.co.uk

You will find our email address at the bottom of that webpage. Please get in touch. Let us know of your interests and concerns. If you have taken an interest in birds, butterflies, plants, bugs, whatever, we would like to hear from you. If you have tracked wildlife or weather over the years or are just starting, then this group is for you. Email us now!

Switching off your Outside Lights
The North Wessex Downs NL ask people to switch off their outside lights when they’re not absolutely necessary. Wildlife groups ask the same. Neighbours living next to someone that keep their outside lights on at night want the lights to go off and the police tactfully suggest that leaving outside lights on simply helps burglars. Switching off your outside lights helps the environment and saves money.

Any suggestions about how to incentivise people to switch off unnecessary outside lights would be gratefully received. Email inkpen-climate@outlook.com.

Did you know?
It will cost around £160 to capture 1 metric tonne of carbon from the atmosphere. Forty mature oak trees (or Beech, Ash, Willow etc.) do that if you just leave them alone. Each tree is doing a payback of £4 a year. They pay for their keep.

Silent forests devoid of life are a possibility within a generation in our already deforested nation, according to a panel of British experts.

"Ecosystem collapse", where trees suddenly fade and die, could happen within 50 years, they warn. But the 42 experts said if we act now we can avert the catastrophe. The large-scale loss of forests hit by "wind, fire, pests and disease" has already happened in continental Europe and North America. "A collapsed forest would be heart-breaking, devoid of its essential life and all the joy and benefits it gives to humanity," said Dr Eleanor Tew of Forestry England and Cambridge University.

But she said we have time to make a difference and we know what to do to make our forests more resilient "so they can continue to thrive for future generations".

39 Ways to Save the Planet
Radio 4 BBC Radio Four, in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, presents 39 ideas to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet. To tune in, click here.

Official reports suggest that our climate decline is rapidly accelerating. Although we are a small community and many feel that we are too insignificant in the grand scheme, there are things that we can do to make a positive impact.

Obviously we can plant more trees and hedging and the IMPFT  is this month planting more than 300 hedging plants along Post Office Road. But individually we can make a difference by leaving some of our gardens to become wild spaces. We can be more careful in our use of pesticides and herbicides and hopefully use insect friendly alternatives. Remember, Your Climate Needs You.

Following on from the work of Bob May and Bernard Harris, to encourage wild flowers on the Lower Green Triangle, we are hoping to transform other areas of public land in Inkpen in the coming years, with an emphasis on natural flora and their insect inhabitants. Why not set aside a small patch in your garden for beautiful, natural, wild flowers. Have a look at  this  to get a bit of encouragement.

These links might also be of some interest. Trees and Insects. Remember, insects are at the bottom of the food chain - if we lose them we lose all that depends on them!

North Wessex Downs National Landscape
If you live in Inkpen, then you are within the NWD NL. This has the same protections as a National Park but is administered by area local government instead of having its own controlling body. So, what do you know about the NWD NL, it’s management plan or its protections? Have a look at https://www.northwessexdowns.org.uk/. In the coming years, as global warming bites, this will become more important to you. Do take a look at their website and see what’s going on locally.

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school news

The last month has been a very Sporty Month for us here at Inkpen Primary School. We were incredibly proud of the remarkable achievements of our Pheasant and Red Kite runners who participated in the cross-country event at Newbury Showground. Their determination and spirit were truly inspiring, showcasing the essence of sportsmanship. As always, our wonderfully supportive parents were on hand to provide the most incredible encouragement to our runners. Meanwhile, some of our Muntjac pupils demonstrated excellent teamwork and encouragement during a Cricket Skills Festival at The Willows School in Newbury. We are always incredibly proud of the way our children behave and represent our school at these events.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks to the PSA for all of their hard work and support over the past few months. Their fundraising efforts have been incredible and, with the support from some of our wonderful community members, have raised an incredible amount of money which will be used to renovate one of our outside areas next month. Watch this space for photographs and updates.

On the last day of the Spring term, the children enjoyed an Easter themed scavenger hunt. The children had a fantastic time engaging with the activities, searching for clues and embracing the festive spirit. Another thank you to the PSA for providing Easter eggs, which the children were delighted to receive.

Together, we are creating memorable experiences that enrich our community. Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm, which make our school such a wonderful place for our children to grow and thrive.

INKSPOTS  We give a warm welcome to all our new children and families that have joined Inkspots over the past few weeks. As we head into half term, the children have been so busy learning all about Autumn.

One of our main focus's is Habitats. The children are super busy in class, making their autumn habitats. We’re thinking about where hedgehogs live, and what might their habitats look like. The children are busy learning the importance of shelter, water, food and space within a habitat. Also learning about how, within an animal's home, they'll have everything they need to be able to find food and successfully raise their babies. Focusing on autumn, the children are exploring colour, and texture. What can we see, and where might we see these arrays of colours.

Daisy Chains - INKPEN PAVILION TOYS TOYS TOYS for the Daisy Chains Playgroup

We have plenty of toys for the younger pre-school play group at Inkpen pavilion. We have a delightful venue to restart the former Daisy Chains playgroup with lots of small tables and chairs for the little ones and baby changing facilities available if required.

Mums, Dads and Grandparents are welcome to come and let the little ones play safely. There is plenty of play space as well for siblings outside the pavilion in the children’s play and woodland area. If you are interested, we have a few names already, please let us know your contact details by email: gloriakeene@hotmail.com.

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playing field trust (impft) news

The website for the IMPFT is moving to http://impft.inkpenvillage.co.uk. If you are looking to book the Pavilion you can find the forms on the website and there’s a list of events that have already been booked. The website is very new and there will be many small changes over the coming month or two, but the bookings will remain as shown.

Children’s parties, Group and Birthday parties
The Inkpen pavilion is an ideal venue for a wide range of events. The Bi-fold doors open wide so that people can sit outside or wonder around on those balmy summer evenings.

The facilities provided include:
• A fully fitted kitchen with a hatchway that allows views over the main room, ideal for keeping an eye on energetic children.
• Adjoining children’s play area for those special children’s parties.
• Plenty of car parking.
• Wi-Fi is provided with Gigabit speeds.
• Air-conditioned main room for those hot days as well as cold ones.
• Standard toilets and a disabled toilet.
• Caters for up to 60 adults.

If you are looking to host an event locally, the Inkpen pavilion might well be the ideal place for you. For enquiries or bookings go to impft.inkpenvillage.co.uk. The Inkpen Memorial Playing Field Trust (IMPFT) is a registered charity.

April Pop-In Café
I can’t believe how quickly the year is going. There are only 16 Pop-In café days left till next Christmas. Can you believe it? In May the café is open on the 1st and 15th. It’s at the Inkpen pavilion, 10am till 12:30pm. Sadly you will have missed April’s hot-cross buns and simnel cake, but the range of cakes and refreshments is always a magnet. Once tried, the café is must thereafter.

If you are worried about gaining weight, then don’t. We have a range of walks. Pick up a leaflet at the café or go on to the inkpenvillage walks website and pick a walk to suit you.

If you are wanting to enter the café dates on your calendar, then it’s always the first and third Thursdays of each month, same time, same place, but the range of cakes is not predictable – you can only dream.

STARGAZERS
Well with all of the clear night skies on offer in March, we’ve had a great time. The Seestar S50 that we acquired (courtesy of the North Wessex Downs) at the beginning of the year has been brilliant. We’ve also had more Northern Lights and a partial eclipse of the Sun. There is a comet going around but it is very low down and calls for a 5am wake up – no pictures yet (surprisingly).


Inkpen History Society Meeting
We continue to add to the history website history.inkpenvillage.co.uk. There are a few new audio tracks, courtesy of some of our more senior residents, and other tracks are being processed. Some new maps and documents have been added as well, but as the weather warms up it’s time to get outside and do more practical things.

We expect that in June we will have another dowsing day. If you haven’t tried dowsing then you are missing out. Earlier this year a dowsing survey was performed revealing a building outline and well. Now we move on to excavation to confirm or otherwise, the existence of that building. This is primary archaeology and we’ll need people with patience and a trowel to help us with the excavation. If you think you can help with this then get in touch, email us. The address is on our website. Come and help us discover the past.

Dates and details of what we’ve got planned will be posted on our website history.inkpenvillage.co.uk closer to the start of dowsing and excavation.

Inkpen Cricket Club
It may be hard to imagine right now, with chilly mornings and winter skies, but before we know it, the 2025 Inkpen Cricket Club season will be in full swing. Soon, the sound of leather on willow will return, accompanied by the cheers of team mates, the occasional clatter of stumps, and, of course, the odd wayward wide ball.

In the meantime, we’re keeping the cricket spirit alive with our winter indoor nets sessions, giving players a chance to refine their skills and shake off any rust ahead of the new season. We also recently celebrated our annual awards night, a fantastic evening recognising the achievements, efforts, and memorable moments of the past year.

If you’re new to Inkpen or simply looking for a friendly, local team to be part of, we’d love to welcome you. Whether you’re a complete beginner, someone who hasn’t played in years, or just fancy spending a relaxed Sunday afternoon enjoying the game with good company, there’s a place for you here. For more details on how to get involved, visit inkpencricketclub.org. We look forward to seeing you on the field!

YOGA IN INKPEN
Inkpen Village Hall - Tuesday mornings 9:30-10:30am
Inkpen Pavilion - Thursday evenings 7.00-8.00pm

Yoga which is suitable for beginners and experienced. Classes are £10 pay as you go. Contact oliviaboydall@gmail.com 07554446502 for additional info and requests to book on to a class.

Yoga classes not only bring strength, and a sense of freedom and mobility to our physical bodies, they also leave us feeling calm, aligned, with a settled mind. Through movement, postures, breathwork and meditation you will leave the mat with a new sense of energy and a permeating feeling of deep rest physically and mentally.


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evENTS AT INKPEN village hall

INKPEN STITCH AND KNIT
The next Stitch and Knit get-together is on 7 May at 7.30 p.m. in Inkpen Village Hall. This time, two ladies from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers will be demonstrating Kumihimo. Kumihimo is the ancient Japanese art and craft of braiding. The craft was (apparently) developed as a robust way to tie together pieces of Samurai armour and to give better grip on sword handles. After the demonstration, we will have a chance to try it for ourselves. If you would like to join us and haven't been before, come along - just let Stephanie know please, so we have an idea of numbers (07713 097609). We charge £2 to cover hall costs and tea/coffee.

Inkpen Darts Club
The Arrows team set off down the hill with excitement and a hint of nerves for our very first tournament since the club was founded just a few months ago. Our destination was Kintbury FC, where we were set to face a formidable team in what promised to be a thrilling evening of darts.

As the matches got underway, the competition was fierce. The singles games were hard-fought, with both teams matching each other point for point. By the time the doubles matches came around, everything was still to play for the overall winner would be decided in these final rounds. With eight determined players representing Inkpen, we gathered ourselves for the crucial last stretch. A few drinks helped to steady the nerves, while the traditional pickled egg or two was said to sharpen our focus. As the final darts were thrown and the scores tallied, we could hardly believe it—we had done it! An away win, our first win, and, so far, our only win for our fledgling club.

A huge thank you to Kintbury FC and their clubhouse for hosting us; the hospitality was fantastic, and we’re already looking forward to the return match.

If you’d like to give darts a try, whether you’re an experienced player or, like most of us, a complete beginner, we’d love to have you join us. We meet at the village hall every other Monday at 7 pm. Full details, including upcoming dates, can be found on the village hall website. Come along and be part of the fun!

THE VILLAGE HALL - INKPEN OPEN DAY
📅 Date: 18th May | ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 📍 Venue: Inkpen Village Hall

On Sunday, 18th May, an Open Day will be held at Inkpen Village Hall to showcase local clubs, groups, and community activities. This event is designed to provide both new and longstanding residents with insights into the various opportunities available within the village. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet organisers, learn about local initiatives, and engage with fellow residents over refreshments. With the recent arrival of new families in Inkpen, this event serves as an excellent occasion to foster community connections and participation.

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Other inkpen news

Volunteer urgently needed
Your church, indeed, your village, needs a volunteer to join the ‘Holy Duster’ cleaning rota team, due to a retirement. The duties are not onerous but are vital to maintain our beautiful 13th century church which is admired by so many. If you can spare an hour a month (at most), please contact Gilly Burrough (07836 292976) for further details.

THE CROWN AND GARTER
We have the usual quiz night on the last Wednesday of the month (30th) and also for Easter Sunday we are holding an Easter egg hunt for the children along with some egg decorating, a photo booth where parents can take pictures of their children on their own cameras and also a colouring competition.

CHAIN
Not heard about CHAIN? I’m sure a lot of us haven’t.

Well CHAIN helps those of us that can’t easily get around because of a lack of transport. They provide transport to Doctors, Dentists, Chiropodists, Hospital appointments, and more. Their volunteer drivers collect residents from their home and take them to the appropriate appointment, stay with them and take them back home afterwards. They can also take you to do your weekly shop or whatever.

People often complain that the normal bus is too large especially for country lanes and not sufficiently frequent. They ask ‘why isn’t there a minibus or something’ – well there is and this is it. It is privately funded and relies on volunteers.

The CHAIN Office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 to 11am and the volunteers who ‘man’ the office are there to help you with any bookings or other queries. Call them on 01488 683727.

If you think you can help them, give them a call. As with all such ventures, they rely on support, your support, financial and otherwise. But at the end of the day, they are here to help you.

The Spirit of Giving


NATIONAL SCHOOLREADERS
National children’s literacy charity, Schoolreaders, is looking for volunteers to listen to children read in primary schools in the West Berkshire area. 1 in 4 children are leaving primary school unable to read well so our service is in great demand. No qualifications are required to join Schoolreaders, just a love of reading, a few hours each week in term time and a willingness to go where children need you most. Apply now and you could be ready to start in September. To find out more go to www.Schoolreaders.org

RAMBLERS’ WELLBEING WALKS
The Kintbury group of Wellbeing Walks meets every Tuesday morning at 10am. On the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of a month the walk starts from the Kintbury Coronation Hall and ends with coffee at the Bowling Club. On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, the walk starts at 10am from the Crown & Garter Pub at Inkpen and ends with coffee at the Honesty Bakery.

If you would like to start walking, explore the local footpaths and meet new people just come along or to find out more contact John Noble on 07895 034552 or Janet Taylor on 01488 658225.

Kennet Valley Wetland Reserve
The Town and Manor of Hungerford charity would like your thoughts on its proposal to create a wetland reserve on a site known as Undy's Meadow, between Charnham Park road and the river Kennet. The proposed wetland will be within walking distance of Hungerford town centre, will be open to the public and will include an Education & Information Centre. As a village close to Hungerford, we would like your thoughts on this proposal.

Your feedback is important to ensure we make this project as relevant and appealing as we can. Your responses to our survey (https://tinyurl.com/hungerfordwetland-Survey) will remain anonymous – only the statistics from the surveys will be used. It will only take 5 minutes or less to complete. Thank you.

If you would like to find out more about out proposal do visit our website page on: https://townandmanor.co.uk/wetland-reserve 

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Useful links

Many thanks to Tim and Ali des Forges, editors of the Inkpen and Combe bulletin, for providing bulletin copy for this website.  You can contact Tim and Ali by phone or email thus - aliedesforges@yahoo.co.uk or ring them on 01488 668496. You can also  download a copy of the Inkpen and Combe bulletin here

To report potholes, go to www.westberks.gov.uk/pothole. For other road or pavement issues including overgrown verges, go to www.westberks.gov.uk.

To join Laine's heating oil delivery club, email Lanie.

To report a water leak, go to www.thameswater.co.uk and for loss of electricity, go to www.ssen.co.uk. Both Thames Water and SSE provide priority services for those needing help to cope should there be a loss of service. This includes the elderly and those with special health needs.  Thames Water priority  service can be accessed on-line, here and for SSEN, the details are provided here.


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