Wantage Town Council
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🎄✨ Christmas Eve Carols in Wantage ✨🎄
Get into the festive spirit with a magical evening of Christmas carols in the West End of Wantage Marketplace. Join us on Christmas Eve from 6:30–7:00pm with music by the Wantage Silver Band.
Get into the festive spirit with a magical evening of Christmas carols in the West End of Wantage Marketplace. Join us on Christmas Eve from 6:30–7:00pm with music by the Wantage Silver Band.
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🎄✨ Christmas Eve Carols in Wantage ✨🎄
Get into the festive spirit with a magical evening of Christmas carols in the West End of Wantage Marketplace. Join us on Christmas Eve from 6:30–7:00pm with music by the Wantage Silver Band.
Get into the festive spirit with a magical evening of Christmas carols in the West End of Wantage Marketplace. Join us on Christmas Eve from 6:30–7:00pm with music by the Wantage Silver Band.
🎉 Small Business Saturday is happening this Saturday in Wantage! 🎉
Come support your local traders and enjoy special offers across town.
Find all the details here: lovewantage.uk/small-busine...
Come support your local traders and enjoy special offers across town.
Find all the details here: lovewantage.uk/small-busine...
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🎉 Small Business Saturday is happening this Saturday in Wantage! 🎉
Come support your local traders and enjoy special offers across town.
Find all the details here: lovewantage.uk/small-busine...
Come support your local traders and enjoy special offers across town.
Find all the details here: lovewantage.uk/small-busine...
DUE TO CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, THE MARKET SQUARE CAR PARK IN WANTAGE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
Thank you.
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
Thank you.
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
DUE TO CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, THE MARKET SQUARE CAR PARK IN WANTAGE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
Thank you.
WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER
Thank you.
The Great Big Green Week is coming to Wantage!
We’re inviting anyone passionate about the planet to host a Great Big Green Week event here in Wantage.
Apply for up to £250 from Wantage Town Council to help run your event!
To apply, complete an application form on our website.
Deadline: 27th Feb 2026
We’re inviting anyone passionate about the planet to host a Great Big Green Week event here in Wantage.
Apply for up to £250 from Wantage Town Council to help run your event!
To apply, complete an application form on our website.
Deadline: 27th Feb 2026
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Great Big Green Week is coming to Wantage!
We’re inviting anyone passionate about the planet to host a Great Big Green Week event here in Wantage.
Apply for up to £250 from Wantage Town Council to help run your event!
To apply, complete an application form on our website.
Deadline: 27th Feb 2026
We’re inviting anyone passionate about the planet to host a Great Big Green Week event here in Wantage.
Apply for up to £250 from Wantage Town Council to help run your event!
To apply, complete an application form on our website.
Deadline: 27th Feb 2026
Reposted by Wantage Town Council
Available to download from the usual app stores, Safe Places shows the locations of all the registered venues which offer somewhere to go if anyone is feeling anxious, frightened or in need of support.
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Available to download from the usual app stores, Safe Places shows the locations of all the registered venues which offer somewhere to go if anyone is feeling anxious, frightened or in need of support.
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
For more information, visit - https://orlo.uk/quJQb
Mark your calendars for Sunday 30th November, 11am - 3pm and get ready to jingle all the way to Wantage Market Place for a day full of festive cheer at our Christmas Market.
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Mark your calendars for Sunday 30th November, 11am - 3pm and get ready to jingle all the way to Wantage Market Place for a day full of festive cheer at our Christmas Market.
Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour all who have served & sacrificed in our armed forces.
This morning, Monday 11th November, the Mayor &representatives of Wantage Town Council gathered at the War Memorial in front of The Bear Hotel at 11am to observe a minute’s silence.
Lest we forget.
This morning, Monday 11th November, the Mayor &representatives of Wantage Town Council gathered at the War Memorial in front of The Bear Hotel at 11am to observe a minute’s silence.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour all who have served & sacrificed in our armed forces.
This morning, Monday 11th November, the Mayor &representatives of Wantage Town Council gathered at the War Memorial in front of The Bear Hotel at 11am to observe a minute’s silence.
Lest we forget.
This morning, Monday 11th November, the Mayor &representatives of Wantage Town Council gathered at the War Memorial in front of The Bear Hotel at 11am to observe a minute’s silence.
Lest we forget.
Applications can now be submitted for primary school places. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 15 January 2026.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions
The School Admissions Team can be contacted direct on 01865 519800 Option 2 or at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions
The School Admissions Team can be contacted direct on 01865 519800 Option 2 or at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Applications can now be submitted for primary school places. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 15 January 2026.
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions
The School Admissions Team can be contacted direct on 01865 519800 Option 2 or at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk
www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/primaryadmissions
The School Admissions Team can be contacted direct on 01865 519800 Option 2 or at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 9th November 2025: Road Closures & Parade Info
To mark Remembrance Sunday, Wantage will host its annual parade & service. We invite the public to line the route & pay their respects to those who have served.
Road closure & parade information available on our website.
To mark Remembrance Sunday, Wantage will host its annual parade & service. We invite the public to line the route & pay their respects to those who have served.
Road closure & parade information available on our website.
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 9th November 2025: Road Closures & Parade Info
To mark Remembrance Sunday, Wantage will host its annual parade & service. We invite the public to line the route & pay their respects to those who have served.
Road closure & parade information available on our website.
To mark Remembrance Sunday, Wantage will host its annual parade & service. We invite the public to line the route & pay their respects to those who have served.
Road closure & parade information available on our website.
WHO WANTS TO WIN A VOUCHER WORTH £50?! 💷
The Wantage Town Survey is still open, and we’d love to hear from you!
Got ideas about how the town could grow, improve, or change? This is your chance to get your voice heard!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
The Wantage Town Survey is still open, and we’d love to hear from you!
Got ideas about how the town could grow, improve, or change? This is your chance to get your voice heard!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
WHO WANTS TO WIN A VOUCHER WORTH £50?! 💷
The Wantage Town Survey is still open, and we’d love to hear from you!
Got ideas about how the town could grow, improve, or change? This is your chance to get your voice heard!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
The Wantage Town Survey is still open, and we’d love to hear from you!
Got ideas about how the town could grow, improve, or change? This is your chance to get your voice heard!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
Calling all Wantage & Local Businesses!
We’re inviting local businesses to sponsor the Wantage Christmas Artisan Market on Sunday 30th November 2025. An festive celebration even the Grinch wouldn’t be able to resist!
Contact us at communications@wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk
to find out more!
We’re inviting local businesses to sponsor the Wantage Christmas Artisan Market on Sunday 30th November 2025. An festive celebration even the Grinch wouldn’t be able to resist!
Contact us at communications@wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk
to find out more!
October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Calling all Wantage & Local Businesses!
We’re inviting local businesses to sponsor the Wantage Christmas Artisan Market on Sunday 30th November 2025. An festive celebration even the Grinch wouldn’t be able to resist!
Contact us at communications@wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk
to find out more!
We’re inviting local businesses to sponsor the Wantage Christmas Artisan Market on Sunday 30th November 2025. An festive celebration even the Grinch wouldn’t be able to resist!
Contact us at communications@wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk
to find out more!
What an incredible event Alfredfest turned out to be!👑
It was amazing to see so many of you out and about, so a huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make Alfredfest such a success!
Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback form here 👉 forms.gle/t4eYcaWkh8WC...
It was amazing to see so many of you out and about, so a huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make Alfredfest such a success!
Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback form here 👉 forms.gle/t4eYcaWkh8WC...
Wantage Alfredfest public feedback survey
A feedback form to gather insight on the success of Wantage’s Alfredfest with the goal of helping us improve future events.
forms.gle
October 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
What an incredible event Alfredfest turned out to be!👑
It was amazing to see so many of you out and about, so a huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make Alfredfest such a success!
Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback form here 👉 forms.gle/t4eYcaWkh8WC...
It was amazing to see so many of you out and about, so a huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make Alfredfest such a success!
Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback form here 👉 forms.gle/t4eYcaWkh8WC...
The countdown is ON for AlfredFest this Sunday! 🎉
Get ready for a day full of fun - and don’t forget…
There’s a fancy dress competition with a prize for the best Anglo Saxon outfit!
So dress to impress to win!!
Full details about Alfredfest can be found at Love Wantage: lovewantage.uk
Get ready for a day full of fun - and don’t forget…
There’s a fancy dress competition with a prize for the best Anglo Saxon outfit!
So dress to impress to win!!
Full details about Alfredfest can be found at Love Wantage: lovewantage.uk
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The countdown is ON for AlfredFest this Sunday! 🎉
Get ready for a day full of fun - and don’t forget…
There’s a fancy dress competition with a prize for the best Anglo Saxon outfit!
So dress to impress to win!!
Full details about Alfredfest can be found at Love Wantage: lovewantage.uk
Get ready for a day full of fun - and don’t forget…
There’s a fancy dress competition with a prize for the best Anglo Saxon outfit!
So dress to impress to win!!
Full details about Alfredfest can be found at Love Wantage: lovewantage.uk
Wantage Town Survey is still live, and we want to hear from as many people as possible!
And you will all be in with a chance of winning a voucher worth up to £50!
PLEASE, share this with your family, friends, colleagues...
Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
And you will all be in with a chance of winning a voucher worth up to £50!
PLEASE, share this with your family, friends, colleagues...
Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
October 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Wantage Town Survey is still live, and we want to hear from as many people as possible!
And you will all be in with a chance of winning a voucher worth up to £50!
PLEASE, share this with your family, friends, colleagues...
Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
And you will all be in with a chance of winning a voucher worth up to £50!
PLEASE, share this with your family, friends, colleagues...
Take the survey here: forms.gle/1SjYxUy4fWxw...
It’s nearly time for AlfredFest to take over Wantage, (Sunday 26th October 2025). Here is the digital brochure so you can start planning your weekend!
As we're expecting visitors from outside the area, we’ve also created an event map to highlight the key locations & activities taking place.
As we're expecting visitors from outside the area, we’ve also created an event map to highlight the key locations & activities taking place.
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s nearly time for AlfredFest to take over Wantage, (Sunday 26th October 2025). Here is the digital brochure so you can start planning your weekend!
As we're expecting visitors from outside the area, we’ve also created an event map to highlight the key locations & activities taking place.
As we're expecting visitors from outside the area, we’ve also created an event map to highlight the key locations & activities taking place.
Temporary Road Closure at Wantage, Manor Road.
A temporary Notice is being made by OCC to implement the temporary restriction & will operate from 15 November 2025 up to & including 16 November 2025.
A copy of the closure & alternative routes can be seen here: wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/road-closures/
A temporary Notice is being made by OCC to implement the temporary restriction & will operate from 15 November 2025 up to & including 16 November 2025.
A copy of the closure & alternative routes can be seen here: wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/road-closures/
October 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Temporary Road Closure at Wantage, Manor Road.
A temporary Notice is being made by OCC to implement the temporary restriction & will operate from 15 November 2025 up to & including 16 November 2025.
A copy of the closure & alternative routes can be seen here: wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/road-closures/
A temporary Notice is being made by OCC to implement the temporary restriction & will operate from 15 November 2025 up to & including 16 November 2025.
A copy of the closure & alternative routes can be seen here: wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/road-closures/
Please note that the public conveniences in the Portway Car Park, Wantage will be closed on Tues 30 September and Wed 1 October for repair work.
The nearest public toilets are located at the Memorial Park, Manor Road, Wantage, OX12 8DW. These are open 08.30 am to 5 pm.
The nearest public toilets are located at the Memorial Park, Manor Road, Wantage, OX12 8DW. These are open 08.30 am to 5 pm.
September 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Please note that the public conveniences in the Portway Car Park, Wantage will be closed on Tues 30 September and Wed 1 October for repair work.
The nearest public toilets are located at the Memorial Park, Manor Road, Wantage, OX12 8DW. These are open 08.30 am to 5 pm.
The nearest public toilets are located at the Memorial Park, Manor Road, Wantage, OX12 8DW. These are open 08.30 am to 5 pm.
An important message from your Town Council ❤️
September 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
An important message from your Town Council ❤️
🕊️ World Day of Peace – This Sunday in Wantage 🕊️
Join us for a simple and meaningful ceremony to mark the World Day of Peace this Sunday, 21st September.
Date: Sunday 21st September
Time: Gather at the War Memorial for 11:50
Location: The War Memorial at St Peter and St Paul's church
Join us for a simple and meaningful ceremony to mark the World Day of Peace this Sunday, 21st September.
Date: Sunday 21st September
Time: Gather at the War Memorial for 11:50
Location: The War Memorial at St Peter and St Paul's church
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🕊️ World Day of Peace – This Sunday in Wantage 🕊️
Join us for a simple and meaningful ceremony to mark the World Day of Peace this Sunday, 21st September.
Date: Sunday 21st September
Time: Gather at the War Memorial for 11:50
Location: The War Memorial at St Peter and St Paul's church
Join us for a simple and meaningful ceremony to mark the World Day of Peace this Sunday, 21st September.
Date: Sunday 21st September
Time: Gather at the War Memorial for 11:50
Location: The War Memorial at St Peter and St Paul's church
🗣️ Chat with Your Councillors – This Saturday! 🏛️
Wantage Town Council will have a stand on the VC Forecourt (Outside the Bear and Greggs) this Saturday 20th September, alongside the bustling market day!
No appointment needed - just pop by and have a chat!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wantage Town Council will have a stand on the VC Forecourt (Outside the Bear and Greggs) this Saturday 20th September, alongside the bustling market day!
No appointment needed - just pop by and have a chat!
We look forward to seeing you there!
September 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🗣️ Chat with Your Councillors – This Saturday! 🏛️
Wantage Town Council will have a stand on the VC Forecourt (Outside the Bear and Greggs) this Saturday 20th September, alongside the bustling market day!
No appointment needed - just pop by and have a chat!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wantage Town Council will have a stand on the VC Forecourt (Outside the Bear and Greggs) this Saturday 20th September, alongside the bustling market day!
No appointment needed - just pop by and have a chat!
We look forward to seeing you there!
In just the first week of the Town Survey being live, we’ve received an incredible response and some truly valuable feedback!
Please keep sharing the survey, and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to take part. Your voice matters – let it be heard!
forms.gle/RVivcyNPqp98...
Please keep sharing the survey, and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to take part. Your voice matters – let it be heard!
forms.gle/RVivcyNPqp98...
September 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
In just the first week of the Town Survey being live, we’ve received an incredible response and some truly valuable feedback!
Please keep sharing the survey, and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to take part. Your voice matters – let it be heard!
forms.gle/RVivcyNPqp98...
Please keep sharing the survey, and encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to take part. Your voice matters – let it be heard!
forms.gle/RVivcyNPqp98...
Wantage Town Council has launched its Town Survey, and we’re inviting everyone who lives, works, or visits Wantage to take part.
🎁 As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey can enter a prize draw to win a voucher worth up to £50!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/8EEDs6957oUU...
🎁 As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey can enter a prize draw to win a voucher worth up to £50!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/8EEDs6957oUU...
September 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Wantage Town Council has launched its Town Survey, and we’re inviting everyone who lives, works, or visits Wantage to take part.
🎁 As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey can enter a prize draw to win a voucher worth up to £50!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/8EEDs6957oUU...
🎁 As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey can enter a prize draw to win a voucher worth up to £50!
👉 Take the survey here: forms.gle/8EEDs6957oUU...
Sunday 26th October - Alfredfest is coming to Wantage!
There’s something for everyone at Alfredfest!
Full programme info:
lovewantage.uk/alfred-fest
💛 Huge thanks to our Gold sponsor: Larkmead Vets and to our Bronze sponsors: Golden Services Care & House of Spice
There’s something for everyone at Alfredfest!
Full programme info:
lovewantage.uk/alfred-fest
💛 Huge thanks to our Gold sponsor: Larkmead Vets and to our Bronze sponsors: Golden Services Care & House of Spice
August 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sunday 26th October - Alfredfest is coming to Wantage!
There’s something for everyone at Alfredfest!
Full programme info:
lovewantage.uk/alfred-fest
💛 Huge thanks to our Gold sponsor: Larkmead Vets and to our Bronze sponsors: Golden Services Care & House of Spice
There’s something for everyone at Alfredfest!
Full programme info:
lovewantage.uk/alfred-fest
💛 Huge thanks to our Gold sponsor: Larkmead Vets and to our Bronze sponsors: Golden Services Care & House of Spice
📬 Our August E-newsletter just landed! It's packed with the latest news, updates, and info straight from us to your inbox!
👉 Not signed up yet? Don’t miss out - subscribe here to stay in the loop: wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/sign-up-to-w...
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August 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
📬 Our August E-newsletter just landed! It's packed with the latest news, updates, and info straight from us to your inbox!
👉 Not signed up yet? Don’t miss out - subscribe here to stay in the loop: wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/sign-up-to-w...
👉 Not signed up yet? Don’t miss out - subscribe here to stay in the loop: wantagetowncouncil.gov.uk/sign-up-to-w...
Are you new to the area and what to find out more? Why not pop along to the Lord Nelson pub on Thursday 11th September anytime between 4pm and 7pm to meet Andrea Yates, Town Centre Manager and Zoe Norton, Community Development Officer to find out more about your community!
August 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Are you new to the area and what to find out more? Why not pop along to the Lord Nelson pub on Thursday 11th September anytime between 4pm and 7pm to meet Andrea Yates, Town Centre Manager and Zoe Norton, Community Development Officer to find out more about your community!