We’re hiring! 🌿

βœ… Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Worker (full time) βœ… Casual Grounds Maintenance Worker (flexible, seasonal) Both roles involve practical outdoor work across Harwell and neighbouring parishes, helping to keep our local area looking its best, including maintaining green spaces, recreation grounds, streets, and more. The closing date is 11 June 2026, but we’ll be arranging interviews … Read more

Harwell Feast is almost here and the committee needs YOUR help to make it the brilliant village celebration it always is!

πŸ•– 7.45am – Help with setting up on the recreation ground (just an hour of your time) 🚦 10.30am to 11.15am – Traffic management to keep the parade route clear during the road closure To get involved, fill in the volunteer form at www.harwellfeast.com or drop them an email at theharwellfeast@gmail.com. For a full round-up … Read more

πŸ˜” A difficult update on the Harwell Pump Track+

Motorised bikes, including two green Revvi’s, have been illegally breaking into and riding on the unfinished pump track site. Despite our best efforts to secure and maintain the safety barrier to the site, they have resorted to bending and climbing the fencing to get in. They have caused extensive damage to the track surface and … Read more

πŸ“’ Annual Parish Meeting on Friday 15 May 2026

This is your opportunity to hear what’s been happening across the parish, share updates from local groups, and have your voice heard as part of our village community. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. 🍰 If you represent a local group or organisation and would like to submit a written report to be included … Read more

πŸ™ Can anyone help us out at short notice?

The mower is located locally in the parish, so if you have a suitable set or know someone who does, please comment below or send us a message as soon as possible. Thank you so much. We really appreciate any help the community can offer! πŸ™ — This update was originally shared via the Parish … Read more

πŸ“’ Heads up, Harwell (again).

🚧 Jennings Lane will be closed for pole installation works from Wednesday 17 June to Friday 19 June, 8am to 6pm daily. The diversion route runs via Drewitts Corner. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and for properties within the closed section, subject to the progress of works. The works are being carried out … Read more

πŸ“’ Heads up, Harwell.

🚧 Works will run overnight for three nights, 8pm to 6am, with the road fully closed during those hours. A signed diversion will be in place. Bus services will still serve the village via a temporary stop on the A417 at Wantage Road, next to the recreation ground. πŸš— Access to Grove Road and Kings … Read more

🚧 Harwell Roadworks and Travel: Tell Us Your Experience

For some of our neighbours that impact goes well beyond inconvenience. Older and less mobile residents can find themselves cut off from essential services. Young people relying on the bus to reach school can be left stranded with little or no warning. And for those who depend on public transport, a moved bus stop is … Read more