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Winchcombe Nature Notes August I have long admired that master of the air, the swift. Or more correctly, the common swift. Not that there much common about it nowadays. Numbers have fallen dramatically and are about half of what they were twenty five years ago. The bird...

Winchcombe Green Town Promoting green initiatives around the town, 'Winchcombe Green Town' is a group of like minded people striving for a green future. For those of you who don’t already know, their aim is to encourage a green focus in and around Winchcombe and to find...

Winchcombe Community Allotments & Orchard We are very pleased to announce that registrations are now open for private plots with Winchcombe Community Allotments & Orchard (CAO). Whilst there is still a lot of work to do on site, this is well underway - CAO are now able...

Winchcombe Meteorite It is unusual for Winchcombe to make the national news, let alone international media and TV, but the Winchcombe Meteorite’s arrival on the tarmac driveway of the Wilcock family in Winchcombe in February 2021 achieved just that. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="5668,5666"] The Wilcocks may have experienced...

Gateway Town Winchcombe Town Council is delighted to announce the inclusion of Winchcombe as a Gateway Town in the 'Cotswold Gateway Project'. One of a number of Cotswold towns, Winchcombe is the ideal starting point for walking and cycling routes in this Area of Outstanding Natural...

All Terrain Mobility Scooter Route Did you know, the Cotswold Wardens have created an ‘all terrain mobility scooter’ route along the Sudeley Valley to the Salt Way, Roel Gate and return via Waterhatch.  The route has been funded by the Countryside Fund as a special project...

The Merry Mouse at The Royal Oak The Merry Mouse is infact a true mobile deli loaded with all types of pies, artisan cheeses, chutneys, eggs and scotch eggs, condiments, sauces etc. from the Cotswold Pudding and Pie Company.  The Merry Mouse will be at The...

Secret Garden at Sudeley Castle One of the most romantic gardens in the Cotswolds is celebrating a milestone this summer. The beautiful Secret Garden at Sudeley Castle was re-designed 20 years ago to celebrate the marriage of Henry Dent-Brocklehurst - son of the current chatelaine of the...

Coronavirus More Than Just Books! As well as a great array of More Than Just Books! Winchcombe Library in Back Lane also runs events, clubs, social gatherings and advice services throughout the year. The Library Club is an informal, friendly group for anyone who has difficulty getting to...

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