Peter Rackham who had previously held the post of Blacksmith for several years was the Orangeman.
The Tithingman had a great time meeting the children at the United Reformed Church for the Tutti Day Crafts.
The John O’ Gaunt Inn has been a much-loved Hungerford pub for over 240 years, with the building owned by the Town & Manor since 1617.
We thank Mark Genders for his time as leaseholder and wish him well in his new ventures.
We’re delighted to welcome our new leaseholder, Mr Rahul Sood, and wish him every success!
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Today marks 38 years since the Hungerford massacre. We remember and honour the lives that were lost.
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I was working in Seymour Clinic psychiatric hospital Swindon when our senior social worker ran down the corridor to go and attend the scene
I was working in Newbury Casualty at the time and our ambulance guys were suddenly called away ..🥲
Oh Rita! I remember the day, we were told he was coming across the fields ( stopped at school of course) scared many of us in Bedwyn, everyone knew someone involved, injured or shot
Never forgotten
I'll never forget that day.
No me either. Terrifying and so tragic. RIP everyone.
🥙 IT’S LUNCHTIME 🥙
Head down to the market today for some amazing takeaway noodles!
Perfect for eating at your desk!
Veggie, prawn or chicken available.
(For anyone with shellfish allergies - don’t panic, they can cater for you!)
🎉Head on down before it all goes!🎉
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🌿 August is National Picnic Month! 🧺☀️
What better way to celebrate than by heading out to one of the most beautiful open spaces we have – Hungerford Common! 🌳
With wide open space, peaceful surroundings, and plenty of fresh air, it’s the perfect spot to roll out a blanket, enjoy some tasty treats, and soak up the summer vibes.
Whether it’s a quiet lunch for one or a fun family gathering, the Common is ideal for making the most of the soon to come, sunny August days. 🌞🥪🍓
A quick reminder:
🚫 No BBQs please – open flames can be a fire risk.
🗑️ Take your rubbish home – let’s keep the Common beautiful for everyone.
So pack your picnic basket, grab your friends (and the dog 🐶), and make some memories this Picnic Month!
📍 Hungerford Common – your go-to picnic place!
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It is with the greatest sadness that we have to fell the much-loved ash tree at the Whirly Pool.
The ash has been monitored closely this year, and has lost a huge amount of its foliage since June; it is in the final stages of ash dieback which is a terminal disease for ash trees.
Being in a place used by the public and on the advice of our consultant arboriculturist, we have no choice but to fell it to ground level as soon as possible.
As yet, there are no dieback resistant ash trees available, but once there are, we will replant one at the Whirly Pool. After Dutch Elm disease took all our native elms, a resistant variety was found and we now plant these on Hungerford Common to replace what was lost.
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I wonder how many have swung off of this tree over the years. Happy childhood memories for so many!
Very sad to hear this and know this beautiful tree part of so many people’s history has to go but safety must come first, let’s hope a solution is found to enable a replacement tree to be planted as soon as possible for the next generations to enjoy as we have this one. Thanks for letting us all know Sarah.
So sad, how many generations of children have swung into the water from that tree? Such happy memories of times gone by.💜
Ah! So sad! But absolutely the right thing to do. Thank you for letting us know. So much love for this tree! Here's my youngest enjoying it 10 years ago!
Probably the most photographed and loved tree in Hungerford, such a shame 🌳
So sad... but understandable.
I wish more than one opinion was gained when these decisions are made. We have seen so many stories recently about tree feelings including one where a pub chopped down a great Oak tree due to danger to the public through ill health,(as stated by an expert) only to find out it was perfectly fine. Just seems a shame to get rid of an iconic tree without more than one opinion. Experts are indeed experts but expert opinions can be very variable. After all, the area lost its Whirly Pool and now this too.
Remembering so many happy times at the Whirly pool ☀️🏊♂️
Oh how sad, I used to love sitting and reflecting under that tree. I have so many photos of that beautiful spot 😢😢
Has anyone got any photos of the original whirly pool ??
A great shame… but at the end of the day it’s a 🌲 tree 🤔.
So sad it has been there for us since 1979 and before that many years
If you didn’t swing from that as a child you’re not a true Hungerfordian, such a shame
Thanks for letting everyone interested in Hungerford know.
Such a shame, but it doesn’t look healthy and absolutely no-one wants a casualty caused by a dying tree.
Such a shame and a memory from childhood.
Town and Manor of Hungerford
Town Hall, Hungerford
Berkshire, RG17 0NF
Tel. 01488 686555
clerk@townandmanor.co.uk
