Category Archives: News Posts
Thakeham Primary Sponsored Bike Ride
On Sunday 28th October, Rob Pirkis, Lawrence and Cheryl Stockwell, and Carrie and Ben Nicholls, parents of Thakeham Primary School are beginning the challenge of cycling 100 miles, nearly 4,000 meters of climbing along The South Downs Way, from Winchester to Eastbourne. Please support us to raise enough money to Continue Reading →
Book a stall at Thakeham Primary Xmas fair
For further information, see and download the FOTS stall booking form below. Download this form
Updating St Mary’s Thakeham
Around 40 people attended a meeting on 22nd July 2018 to discuss the project to update St Mary’s, Thakeham Church Building, seeking the best possible solutions in the context of today’s needs and aspirations for this treasured church building. The meeting organisers report that key points arising were: General Continue Reading →
Friday’s Firework event CANCELLED
The organisers of the fireworks event scheduled for this Friday 12 October have regretfully decided to cancel it, having looked again today at the forecast risk of rain/misty conditions. Sorry to disappoint. Owen Richards Parish Clerk
Apply for 2019 primary school places
West Sussex families can now apply for school places for children due to start primary school in September 2019. Children born between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2015 will be eligible to start primary or infant school next September. Parents of children currently in Year 2 at infant school Continue Reading →
Fireworks! Friday 12 Oct, 18:30, Abingworth
Friends of Steyning Grammar and Thakeham Primary School cordially invite all Thakeham residents to this ticketed event on Friday 12 October, 6:30pm at the Abingworth football fields (RH20 3EJ). Doors open at 6.30 pm and there will be food and drink available to purchase at the event. The firework display Continue Reading →
Summer newsletter & fundraising Quiz
Summer Newsletter Our summer newsletter is now out – paper copies are being distributed but you can also read it online below. Please also remember to support the Family friendly fundraising QUIZ (6.30pm Weds 1st August, Thakeham Village Hall), organised by Caroline Instance to raise funds for High Bar Lane playground improvements. Continue Reading →
B2139 pinch-points now due by September
The Parish Council is pleased to report that the ‘pinch-point’ scheme for the 30mph zone of the B2139 Storrington Road has now finally been signed off and approved by WSCC Highways, and the works will be progressed urgently during this summer school vacation, with 31 August as the target completion date Continue Reading →
New Mega play tower at High Bar Lane
We are delighted to report that the new ‘Mega’ play tower has now been installed and is open for use at the High Bar Lane playground. We think that you will agree that this is a great first step in our longer-term plans to fully overhaul this play area, bringing Continue Reading →