Annual Parish Meeting & Community Awards - Join Us on 16 April
- Mar 25
- 1 min read
Residents are warmly invited to attend this year’s Annual Parish Meeting and Community Awards, taking place on Thursday 16 April at Wendover Community Library.
This is an important and enjoyable evening in the Wendover calendar, bringing together residents, local organisations, and businesses to hear updates, share ideas, and celebrate the people who make our community special.
Community Showcase & Business Networking (6–7pm)
The evening begins with a Community Showcase alongside a Wendover Business Networking Event. This is a great opportunity to meet local groups, discover what’s happening in the area, and connect with local businesses.
If you are a business and would like to attend the networking event, you can find more information here:https://bbf.uk.com/event/wendover-business-networking-april-2026
Presentations (from 7.30pm)
The formal part of the evening will begin at 7.30pm and will include:
Chair’s welcome
Guest Speaker
Chair’s report
Updates from committees
Local issues, plans and challenges
Financial report
Buckinghamshire Councillors’ report
Community Awards
Questions from residents
This is your opportunity to hear about the work of the Parish Council, stay informed about local issues, and ask any questions you may have.
Celebrating Our Community
The evening will also include the presentation of the Community Awards, recognising individuals and groups who have made a positive contribution to life in Wendover.
Everyone Welcome
Whether you’d like to learn more about local initiatives, raise a question, or simply celebrate the community, we encourage you to come along.
Refreshments will be available, and we look forward to welcoming you.
This sounds like a really nice community-focused event, especially the way it brings together residents, local groups, and businesses all in one evening. I like that it’s not just a formal meeting but also includes the showcase and networking part beforehand, which makes it feel more open and engaging rather than just sitting through reports. It’s good that people get a chance to actually see what’s happening locally, ask questions, and feel involved in decisions that affect their area. The Community Awards part is probably one of the best aspects too, because recognising volunteers and local contributions can really boost morale and encourage more people to get involved in small but meaningful ways. From what I read, the evening also…
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Awards on 16 April and it’s really nice to see how much effort goes into bringing people together at a local level, especially when it includes recognising individuals who make a difference in the community because those contributions often go unnoticed but are so important in shaping a positive and supportive environment for everyone — events like this don’t just celebrate achievements, they also create a space where residents can connect, share ideas, and feel more involved in what’s happening around them, which I think is something more communities could benefit from, and it’s great that alongside the awards there are also opportunities like the community showcase where people can learn about local groups and initiatives and maybe even ge…