Many will recall that there used to be a thriving WI in the village which, unfortunately, had to fold about three years ago due, principally, to declining numbers of members.

Currently, there are attempts to reform the local branch and to that end, Anne Seckington of Brackley WI arranged a meeting in the Reading Room on Saturday 4th January 2020 to try and gauge interest. Unfortunately there were insufficient... Read More »

A notice of a vacancy seat on the Council to be filled by co-option is attached. Be proactive in your village and apply.

The attached poster provides a useful reminder of what can, and what cannot, be recycled in the blue bin.

Following comprehensive public consultations a few years back and in 2019 when there were three drop in sessions at the Reading Room in March to display the plans for the new building and to give villagers a chance to comment, the Council has been working with the Management Committee of the Reading Room Charity and has now submitted a planning application to SNC.

Follow the link below to see the details... Read More »

The Whittlebury Good Neighbour Scheme fete held in stunning early autumn weather on Saturday 14th September was an outstanding success both for the Scheme and the village.

A total of approximately £860 was raised and the Organising Committee of the WGNS is grateful to all those villagers who manned stalls, helped with setting up and dismantling, donated raffle and tombola prizes, and attended.... Read More »

As well as the imminence of the submission of plans for a new Reading Room by Whittlebury Parish Council, the Reading Room Management Committee is delighted to announce that the first steps have been taken to install new play equipment on the Playing Field.

Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, the contractors, have removed the old slide, swings and balance bar and re-turfed the area prior to installing new equipment.... Read More »

Parking on Lodge Park in the evenings is causing a serious issue which is being highlighted regularly at Parish Council Meetings.

If you are blocking a driveway, are parking too close to a junction or not allowing pedestrian or emergency vehicle access then you are breaking the law!

The area will shortly be patrolled by the local Police and if you are affected or concerned about the parking you need... Read More »

Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership (NHCP) has launched a public survey inviting people across the county to respond and help shape the development of the Northamptonshire Health, Care and Wellbeing Plan. This will be the county's response to the NHS Long Term Plan and will set the direction for the future of health and care in Northamptonshire.

The online survey can be found at: -

http://www.northamptonshirehcp.co.uk/join-the-conversation... Read More »

The Whittlebury Magazine June 2019.