Wendover Parish Council

Wendover Parish Council would like to thank everyone who joined us for this year’s Annual Parish Meeting. It was a fantastic evening celebrating our community, reflecting on the year gone by, and looking ahead to future priorities for Wendover.

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We were delighted to welcome Philippa Batting MBE from Buckinghamshire Business First as our guest speaker. Philippa shared valuable insights on the importance of supporting local businesses and the role they play in helping Wendover thrive.

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We would also like to thank everyone who attended the Wendover Business Networking Event, along with all the local organisations and community groups who hosted stands at the Community Showcase and helped make the evening such a success.

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A special thank you goes to Greg Smith MP for attending the event and showing his continued support for Wendover and the local community.

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Thank you also to all attendees, our Councillors and staff team for helping make the evening so successful. Your support, ideas and engagement help shape Wendover’s future.

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As part of the evening, Wendover Parish Council was delighted to present Little Acorns Kindergarten with a cheque from funds raised through the 2025 Wendover Christmas Market donation. A total of £273.10 was generously donated by the food vendors who attended the market, alongside a further £241.30 raised by Little Acorns Kindergarten through their own Christmas stall at the event. We are grateful to all the traders, stallholders and visitors whose generosity helped make this possible. These funds will support the fantastic work Little Acorns Kindergarten does for local children and families.

The evening also included the presentation of the Wendover Community Awards, recognising individuals, businesses and organisations who make an outstanding contribution to our community and help make Wendover such a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

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The 2026 award winners were:

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Business of the Year – The Village Midwife
For outstanding support to new and expectant parents in our community.

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Service With a Smile – Bread and Brew
For consistently warm, friendly service and being a valued community hub.

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Volunteer of the Year – Paul Skinner
For dedication to local cinema events and creating inclusive opportunities for residents.

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Environmental Champion – CLAW
For commitment to protecting Wendover’s environment and promoting sustainability.

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Lifetime Achievement Award – Pat Riley-Page
For decades of outstanding service and volunteering across many local organisations.

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Special Recognition Award – BML Fitness Studio
For community fundraising, local support and bringing people together.

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Wendover Parish Council Award – David Cobb
For his determined work representing residents and campaigning on local issues.

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Congratulations to all winners and nominees, and thank you to everyone who continues to make Wendover such a special place.

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Download the presentation from the evening to explore key highlights from the Annual Parish Meeting, including updates on local projects, community achievements, future priorities for Wendover, financial information, and this year’s Community Award winners. It’s a great way to catch up on the evening and learn more about the work being done across our parish.