The idea of setting up a group and website to drive community  engagement was born out of a realisation that the village could  be doing more to bring people closer together.

 Whatlington does have successful events, at the Royal Oak, the  Church and the Village Hall, many of which are much loved and  longstanding – the pageant, fete and film club for instance.  But  there could be more – events and clubs of general or specific  interest as well as organisations that are there to help those

 who  may be struggling with loneliness, poor health or lack of

 opportunity to get out and meet people.

 Whatlington presents many challenges when it comes to  boosting a sense of community –no village green, no school,  shop or post office, no pavements on which to stand and natter.  But we have a  pub, a church, a village hall, a newly-energised  parish council and a latent spirit on which to  build.  On the

 whole,  we’re a pretty friendly bunch.

 Many years ago there existed the Village Fund: a group of

 residents that acted as a touchstone for community events,

 helping to organise or even fund activities from firework

 displays to children’s parties.  Nowadays there is no group that  exists to  do a similar job-that’s what the Connectors are hoping  to  become.  

 This website is the first activity towards that aim.  But it’s early  days!   Amanda Davis, Anne Smith, Sandie Sullivan, Carol Turner  and Steve Turner are the first of the Connectors but there is room  and opportunity for others, with passion and ideas, to join us.

 Please get in touch.