Local News
Local News is the monthly magazine for Broad Hinton, Uffcott and Winterbourne Bassett. It's published by the Upper Kennet Benefice, and we put each issue online here for them.
October 2026 issue
Yes vote in the Neighbourhood Plan referendum, emergency plan volunteers wanted, Hackpen Festival report, harvest services in both churches, and Christmas party bookings.
Next deadline
The 20th of each month for the next issue, or the 16th in December. How to send news and adverts is below.
To get each new issue by email, ask to join the mailing list at 3villageslocalnews@gmail.com.
To get each new issue by email, ask to join the mailing list at 3villageslocalnews@gmail.com.
Recent issues
2026
- September 2026. Neighbourhood Plan referendum on 24 September, Hackpen Beer and Gin Festival on 19 September, church Heritage Open Day on 12 September, and BHADS panto auditions.
- August 2026. Farmers' Market on 23 August, The Crown's first anniversary party for the church roof fund, Heritage Day on 12 September, and recycling centre booking trial.
- July 2026. Country Festival at The Crown on 11 July, Ritzy Tea in Winterbourne Bassett on 26 July, Hackpen Festival tickets and church roof match funding.
- June 2026. Annual Parish Meeting report, Barn Dance cancelled with a plea to book tickets early, the church roof appeal leaflet, and June cricket fixtures.
- May 2026. Annual Parish Meeting on 19 May, Village Hall volunteer social, Farmers' Market on 24 May, church roof appeal and the Doggy Day Parade.
- April 2026. Village clean up report, 20% cut in Village Hall hire rates for residents, Easter services and egg hunt, and David Bailey's wildlife photography talk.
- March 2026. Village Hall heating upgrade finished, Phil's Shed men's mental health group from 3 March, Neighbourhood Plan examination, and three villages clean up on 14 March.
- February 2026. Village Hall heating replacement closing the main hall 9 to 20 February, Farmers' Market on 22 February, Winterbourne Bassett pudding evening, and northern lights photos.
- January 2026. BHADS pantomime Robbin' Hoody on 30 and 31 January, Neighbourhood Plan consultation from 5 January, Plough Sunday in Avebury, and The Crown's January closure.
2025
- November 2025. Remembrance service on 9 November and ceremony at The Crown on 11 November, Farmers' Market on 16 November, and Village Hall trustee changes.
- October 2025. Family Fun Day report, BHADS panto auditions on 28 September, harvest services and suppers, Neighbourhood Plan update and 1973 Local News scans online.
- September 2025. White Horse Family Fun Day on 6 September, BHADS panto auditions, new speed indicators on Yew Tree Lane, and the Village Hall Christmas Party.
- August 2025. New tenants at The Crown with a reopening party on 23 August, Hackpen Festival review, Farmers' Market on 17 August, and Village Hall volunteers wanted.
- July 2025. Scarecrow Trail, Hackpen Festival on 5 July, Church Building Trust open day on 12 July, and the Village Hall AGM on 21 July.
- June 2025. VE Day celebrations at The Crown, the White Horse rejuvenated, Baby and Toddler Group restarting on 6 June, and Summer Party on 14 June.
- May 2025. Parish Council elections on 1 May, Farmers' Market on 18 May, the new Wiltshire Connect bus, and St Katherine's looking for bellringers.
- April 2025. Easter services, tickets for the Hackpen Beer and Gin Festival and Summer Party, Safari Supper cooks wanted, and Neighbourhood Plan comments closing 28 April.
- March 2025. Neighbourhood Plan presentation on 1 March, the new bus service starting, Parish Council seeking councillors, and volunteers wanted for the Hackpen Festival and Safari Supper.
- February 2025. BHADS perform Peter Pan on 7 and 8 February, Farmers' Market on 16 February, the new rector's first letter, and a Village Hall treasurer wanted.
- January 2025. A new look Local News, a sponsorship appeal, BHADS pantomime tickets, Farmers' Market on 16 February, and the Neighbourhood Plan consultation postponed.
2024
- December 2024. Christmas services, the Neighbourhood Plan consultation on 18 January, Yew Tree Lane trees delaying the bus, and help wanted with Village Hall grants.
- November 2024. Pop-up community shop trial, Remembrance ceremony at The Crown on 11 November, the Vintage Cinema Club's last screening, and a new rector appointed.
Contributing and advertising
Send news, notices and articles to the editor, Liz Moakes, at 3villageslocalnews@gmail.com, with "NEWS" at the start of the subject line.
For adverts, contact Steve Cutler, the advertising co-ordinator, at the same address with "ADVERT" at the start of the subject line. A full A4 page costs £30, half a page £20 and a quarter page £15, and three months cost the price of two. Sponsorship is £25.
The editor decides what goes in. Items are assumed to be for publication unless you say otherwise, and anonymous pieces are only printed if the editor knows who wrote them.
For adverts, contact Steve Cutler, the advertising co-ordinator, at the same address with "ADVERT" at the start of the subject line. A full A4 page costs £30, half a page £20 and a quarter page £15, and three months cost the price of two. Sponsorship is £25.
The editor decides what goes in. Items are assumed to be for publication unless you say otherwise, and anonymous pieces are only printed if the editor knows who wrote them.
Older issues
Every issue since January 2022 is in our Local News archive on Google Drive, along with two from much further back: November 1973 and July 1988.
Issues from 2014 to 2021 aren't online. If you'd like to see one, email the Local News team at 3villageslocalnews@gmail.com.
Issues from 2014 to 2021 aren't online. If you'd like to see one, email the Local News team at 3villageslocalnews@gmail.com.