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Old Amersham Remembrance Day Service
On Sunday 9 November, a Remembrance Day Service will be held in the Memorial Gardens. The service led by the Amersham and District Royal British Legion and Rector Jonny Rapson, will commence at 10.45am.A Civic Remembrance Service will follow in St Mary’s Church.
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We want to hear your views about the proposed Lidl food store
Amersham Town Council wants to hear from local residents about the proposed Lidl supermarket on the King George V House site in Amersham-on-the-Hill, the former Buckinghamshire council offices. Lidl say that there is demand for a food store which their proposals would meet and that they have produced a design which they say will work […]
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Honouring Armistice Day with the Poppy Veil
It is an honour once again to see the Poppy Veil installed on the Market Hall, serving as a poignant tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed for our country. This striking display features more than 3,200 handmade poppies, each lovingly created by pupils from The Beacon School. Every student contributed to this […]
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🌸 Amersham Named Best Town at RHS Britain in Bloom National Finals!
Amersham is once again blooming with pride! We are delighted to announce that our town has been crowned Best Town at the 2025 RHS Britain in Bloom National Awards, held in Brighton on Friday. Not only did Amersham achieve a Gold Award, but we were also presented with the Judges’ Award for Community — a […]
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Win a Peacock Butterfly
Bring a Piece of Art to Your Garden – Bid Now! If you’ve admired the striking peacock butterflies outside the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre, now’s your chance to own one! This beautifully handcrafted sculpture—made from stainless steel, corten, and brass—is designed to shine in any garden, adding a unique and artistic touch to your outdoor space. […]
Read MoreAmersham Christmas Festival – Saturday 29th November 2025
Community Christmas Events Join Us for the Amersham Christmas Festival on Sycamore Road Saturday 29th November | 10am–5pm | Amersham-on-the-Hill Get ready for a fantastic festive day as the Amersham Christmas Festival returns to Sycamore Road on Saturday 29th November! From 10am to 5pm, the town will be buzzing with Christmas cheer, with something for […]
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Amersham Heritage Day 2025
What an incredible day at Amersham Heritage Day! Thank you to everyone who came out and made it so special — from the amazing performers, classic car owners, Members of the Chiltern Traction Engine Club, stallholders, and demonstrators, to the fantastic food & drink vendors, our volunteers, and the brilliant Town Council team. A huge […]
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Small Grants Available to Local Community Groups
Are you part of a local community group, registered charity, sports club, faith group, or voluntary sector organisation? Do you need financial support to help deliver a special project or initiative? 👀 We want to hear from you! Amersham Town Council is now inviting grant applications for consideration at the upcoming annual Grants Committee meeting […]
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VJ Day commemorations – 80th Anniversary
Friday 15th August – Lighting of 80 Tea Lights At 8:35 pm in the Memorial Gardens, the path will be lit with 80 tea lights. This will be followed by a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War. _____________________________ Sunday 24th August – RAF Squadronaires in Concert […]
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Children’s Art Trail: New Map Available
Last year, the Children’s Art Trail was launched, bringing art to the landscape by showcasing various installations throughout Amersham-on-the-Hill and Old Amersham, including willow, wooden and metal sculptures, painted murals, and our flagship horticultural displays. All of the features have been created in partnership with local artists and designers. Since then, other features have been […]
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