Welcome to the Barkham Village Residents Association
Barkham is an attractive semi-rural area on the outskirts of Wokingham in the county of Berkshire. The Barkham Village Residents Association (BVRA) exists to:-
- provide news of what is going on in Barkham and the surrounding area through the website, the production of a quarterly newsletter and email communications
- develop a stronger local community through the organisation of social events and activities
- liaise with relevant local bodies/groups e.g. Barkham Parish Council on issues and actions that impact the parish
- provide regular monitoring and updates and on land and property development plans in the neighbourhood
BVRA 2023 AGM
The 36th Barkham Village Residents Association (BVRA) Annual General Meeting was held on 16th November 2023 in the Barkham Village Hall.
The agenda, decisions and actions together with the officer reports and accounts have now been published
Details of previous meetings can be found by selecting BVRA -> BVRA AGM's on the menu bar at the top of the screen
Purchase of the Coombes
Barkham and Arborfield Parish Councils are pleased to announce they have completed the purchase of land in the Coombes. Their press release is attached.
The BVRA would like to congratulate them and ensuring residents have ongoing access to a beautiful part of our village.
.BVRA Upcoming Social Events
Dates for your diary 2023
Fri 15th December - Carols In The Park
Provisional Dates For 2024
Sun 31st March - Easter Egg Hunt:
Sat 27th Apri - Skittles:
Sat 5th October - Quiz:
December - Carols In The Park date to be confirmed depending on the availability of the band
Quiz Night October 2023
Another very popular quiz night enjoyed by Barkham residents.
After an exciting couple of hours hard quizzing the coveted winner’s shield went to Weighing Up2 pictured below: -
The winning team, (Caroline and Mike, Ruth and Mike and Louise and Simon)
receive their trophy from Gill Powell
Autumn Newsletter Available To Read
Click to access our newsletter library
And try our latest quiz "Places" here
The Coronation Daytime Celebration
Pictures from the daytime activities as part of the celebration of the coronation of King Charles 3rd.
The Coronation Barn Dance
Pictures from the very popular barn dance held to celebrate the coronation of King Charles 3rd.
Easter Egg Hunt April 2023
A lovely afternoon for the tradiitional Eastere Egg hunt attended by over 50 children. Congratualtions to the big easter egg raffle prize winner, Jacqui Bryson,
And they are off on their hunt
Skittles Evening - March 2023
BVRA & BPC Resident Survey Report
The BVRA are pleased to attach the results of the recent joint BVRA and BPC survey. We would like to thank all respondents for their time spent in completing the survey. BVRA will be using the results to help formulate futures plans for the Association. Likewise, the BPC value your views and comments and will be taking these forward as appropriate. Further information will be published in forthcoming BVRA newsletters.
Carols In The Park 2022
After missing out last year, a large number of Barkham residents enjoyed another very popular carols concert. Our thanks go to Breakaway Brass for the excellent music.
The pictures can also be seen on our Facebook page where there is also a video that can be viewed,
Voice Your Opinion About Barkham
The Barkham Village Residents Association website is focused on bringing you the latest news about Barkham.
The forum has now closed and been replaced by a Facebook discussion group. To join please visit please visit our Facebook page and then select the Groups option in the left-hand column.
Walks around Barkham
The Parish Council have published details of walks in Barkham and the surrounding area on their website. They have also published maps of footpaths as updated by Paul Steel.
Click here to see the details on the Parish Council website.