We are delighted to announce that grants totalling £9,500 have been awarded to local organisations this year.
Grant recipients were invited along to The Harwellian yesterday evening to accept their grants and to explain how their organisation and the local community would benefit.
We are immensely proud that we were able to do this and would like to thank everyone who was involved in the 2023 Feast – sponsors, volunteers and supporters!
The committee met last night (6 September) to discuss the allocation of the surplus raised. Many applications for grants were received, each were discussed and the final allocations agreed upon. The applicants have been informed today, if you sent in an application but have not heard from us please do get in touch.
The AGM will be held on 18 October 2023 and the grant recipients have been invited to join us afterwards to share how they will spend the grant.
The date for the 2023 quiz was also agreed – Friday 24 November 2023 7.30pm. Check back here for more information.
Although the cost of staging the event has increased significantly this year we are delighted to say that the 2023 Feast was successful in raising funds available for distribution. This was possible due to generous sponsorship and a record number of visitors on the day.
Harwell organisations and others whose activities substantially benefit the residents of Harwell are invited to submit an application for funding.
Please either complete this form, send us an email or write to us at 8 Fidler’s Orchard, Harwell, OX11 0FR.
The information needed to enable an informed decision is:
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2023. We will consider all applications at our meeting scheduled for 6 September 2023 and aim to respond to all applicants within a week. It is expected that the grants will be issued on 20 September 2023.
There is a fantastic write up in the June 2023 edition of the Harwell News, thanks Harwell News Ed for putting it together and sharing photos of such a brilliant day.
Click here to view on line or here to download a pdf.
The article includes brief instructions to submit your claim for grants by 31 August 2023. Further instructions will be posted by the end of June.
We have heard that there may be significant disruption on the A34 due to roadworks, please plan your route accordingly to save disappointment.
There is a large car park accessed by turning left from Reading Road as approached from Rowstock roundabout:
Please do not attempt to turn right into the car park from Reading Road as this will create significant traffic jams at the busiest times of day.
Look out for the large overhead sign marking the pedestrian access point at the side of the field:
The Reading Road vehicle access point is ‘Entrance Only’. Upon exiting the car park you will be directed through the gap in the treeline, through the recreation ground and towards Wantage Road.
Please park and drive safely with consideration to pedestrians and other vehicles.
We are pleased to share with you the details of the local businesses that are exhibiting at the Feast this year. There is a huge variety both outside and in the marquee.
In the afternoon there will be live music in the smaller marquee next to the pavilion. You can take a seat either inside or outside the marquee and enjoy the music. Why not buy a hot drink and a slice of cake from the pavilion at the same time.
You can now buy your programmes in advance at the reduced price. Just £2.50 for each adult, children under 16 free.
Available at the newsagents, Bob’s Butchers and the Harwellian (subject to opening times).
If you look closely in the background you can see the marquee being set up, how exciting!
To enable the safe passage of the parade through the village the following roads will be closed between 10.55am and 11.45am on Monday 29 May 2023.
We apologise in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause.
This temporary closure has been granted by VOWHDC. It does not apply to any emergency services vehicles.
Bring along your 4 legged friends for a fun dog show. No need to pre register, pay on entry at 2pm
