Parish News is our shared magazine for Baughurst, Hannington, Ramsdell and the surrounding villages, created for everyone who calls our communities home. Each issue brings together stories, reflections, practical information and moments of village life. Whether you worship regularly, visit occasionally, follow a different faith tradition, or simply enjoy staying connected with what’s happening locally, you are warmly invited to read and take part.
Inside you’ll find church news, community events, diary dates, local projects, and contributions from residents. Our aim is to make Parish News a place where all voices feel welcome and represented – a space that celebrates the people, places and shared life of our villages.
If you have something you’d like to contribute to a future edition – a notice, an event, a short article, a photograph or a personal reflection – we would be delighted to hear from you. Parish News belongs to the whole community, and your involvement helps it flourish. Thank you for reading, and for being part of our village community.
The Parish News Archive also holds copies of the Parish News from February 2025 to date to enable you to find older articles or read previous articles in a set. We hope you find this useful.
If you would like to comment on the content of the Parish News or respond to an article please do so below. Let us know about the events that you have attended or events you would like to have in the future.
Parish News October 2026
This month’s Parish News is full of movement, colour and community spirit. The editors open with reflections on the theme of change, from the magazine’s new subscription model to the arrival of a new editor in 2027. Across the villages, there’s a lively mix of events: quiz nights, coffee mornings, knitting groups, yoga sessions, harvest lunches and craft fairs, all showing how active and welcoming the local communities remain. Fundraising successes feature throughout, from St Stephen’s family fun afternoon to Ramsdell’s Pink Tea Party, alongside invitations to join tidy‑ups, walks and social gatherings.
Seasonal pieces bring warmth and personality: Weather Watch celebrates autumn’s colours and long‑awaited rain, while In My Garden offers practical tips for planting, pruning and preparing for winter. Wendy’s Wanderings transports readers to Aix‑en‑Provence with lavender, art, hot springs and unexpected treats, adding a touch of travel escapism.
The magazine also looks ahead, explaining how printed copies will move to a subscription basis while a free online edition will ensure everyone stays connected. Kingsclere’s updates highlight walks, library events, dramatic performances and children’s reading achievements, and the recipe for Apple & Cinnamon Cake offers a cosy autumn bake. Reverend Hillman’s thoughtful View from the Vicarage explores climate change, responsibility and hope, encouraging readers to consider how belief can shape behaviour.
With a photography exhibition, memorial service details, and a comprehensive directory of local clubs and services, the issue is packed with opportunities to get involved, learn something new or simply enjoy the rhythm of village life.
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Wolverton WhatsApp Group
Paul Carr & Martin Slatford have recently created a WhatsApp group for Wolverton/Wolverton Common & Wolverton Townsend, aimed at encouraging residents and those associated with the area to communicate urgent messages and share useful information in a timely manner. It’s open to join using this link or search for The Wolverton Group on WhatsApp. We’d love to include you as part of the
community.
4 responses to “Parish News”
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Dear Gill & Bruce,
Excellent now the Parish News is on line – and in colour – We’ll done.I have sent you and Rob McMordie photos of St Stephen’s Church Christmas flowers that decked the church out beautifully.
I hope that was OK and you might be able to use them?Very Best Wishes for 2026.
Ray – Baughurst parishioner.-
Hi Ray,
Please see the February 2026 issue of Parish News at https://parishnews.uk/. Page 17.
Colin
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Thank you for your kind comments Ray, we’re excited to see Parish News online and all the photographs people send us now in full colour.
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This really is so helpful especially for those in the Woodlands estate.
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