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About Us
Set up in 2012, inOdiham is a not-for-profit organisation run by a friendly group of local residents, who believe in the benefits of a close-knit community and work together to enrich the village experience for everyone.
As a registered Community Interest Company, our team consists entirely of unpaid volunteers – meaning no shareholders and no members of the Committee receive payment for their services.
inOdiham is closely supported by various local authorities and companies – all of whom share the joint aim of delighting visitors and helping bring the admirable Odiham community closer together.
What we do
As well as the 3 annual events below (and the occasional one-off event) we also arrange the Friday Grocery Market, the Christmas Lights along the length of the High Street, the street-level planters in the High Street as well as the mass bulb-planting in the grass verges approaching Odiham … we’re a very busy bunch!
A family-friendly day with food, drink, live music and dancing.
Enjoy over 50 artisan food and drink stalls, talks and live music.
A festive evening with the switch on of the Christmas Tree Lights!
A fantastic family-friendly day with food, drink, stalls … and of course plenty of live music and dancing.
Enjoy over 50 artisan food and drink stalls, talks from the expert local producers and exciting live music.
A festive, fun-filled evening which?includes the switch on of the Village Christmas Tree Lights – and Santa!
A fantastic family-friendly day with food, drink, stalls … and of course plenty of live music and dancing.
Enjoy over 50 artisan food and drink stalls, talks from the expert local producers and exciting live music.
A festive, fun-filled evening which?includes the switch on of the Village Christmas Tree Lights – and Santa!
Reasons to Visit
Other than the fabulous events, there are plenty of reasons to visit the Saxon village of Odiham, including the wide Georgian High Street with it’s eclectic mix of independent shops and eateries, as well as one of the last surviving Pest Houses in Britain … and the Village Stocks!
Odiham and the surrounding area also boasts some of the best rural and canal walks in Hampshire and the local stretch of the Basingstoke Canal is home to the start of the Magna Carta Trail at King John’s Castle and runs along the site of a royal Deer Park.
So come and take a stroll through the village, across open countryside, along either the Basingstoke Canal or the River Whitewater or over expanses of common – all of which give the opportunity for great views and to see nature at its best.
For more information on the heritage that Odiham has to offer check out either visitodiham.org.uk or odiham-society.org, but in the meantime, here is a gallery to give you an idea of what to expect when you visit our lovely village, including various events throughout the year, plus the bi-annual Armed Forces Day celebrations organised by RAF Odiham and the Parish Council.
Latest News
Coronavirus Statement – Unfortunately, like everywhere else, the village has been affected by the global Coronavirus pandemic. As our priority is always the safety of the community, we have already altered the Friday Grocery Market in accordance with the current social distancing rules.
Now that the government have indicated the roadmap and key dates out of lockdown, the team are busy assessing which events we can safely organise for later in the summer. Bands in the Bury and FlavourFest in particular – dates and details will be confirmed soon …
Coronavirus Statement – Unfortunately, like everywhere else, the village has been affected by the global Coronavirus pandemic. As our priority is always the safety of the community, we have already altered the Friday Grocery Market in accordance with the current social distancing rules.
Now that the government have indicated the roadmap and key dates out of lockdown, the team are busy assessing which events we can safely organise for later in the summer. Bands in the Bury and FlavourFest in particular – dates and details will be confirmed soon …
What a beautiful morning to visit the market.
If you haven’t been out already please pop by and say hello to the fruit and veg bread and cheese stores who have joined us today.
It’s market day tomorrow - we will have Fruit and veg, bread, cheese and smoked fish stalls this week.
Pls don’t forget your mask for the queue (unless exempt) and remember the social distancing.
We hope everyone has a splendid Easter holiday in store.
Tomorrow may be Good Friday, but the market will still be open and we will have the usual fabulous fruit and veg, bread, cheese and the return of the Trout stall
Enjoy
Join Us
We have a wonderful group of volunteers, but could always do with an extra pair of hands and we’d love to have you on the team, even if it is only to occasionally help distribute leaflets and/or marshal events!
Our current chair-person is Jon Hale and the other active committee members are Becci Friend, Sue Williams, Rachel Watt, Callum Campbell, Jim Coomber, Ralph Cook, John Lodder, Shane Avery, Anna Macready, Julia Freeman, Mandy White and Sue Hockey.
A big thank you also goes to all previous committee members including Delly & Francis Howard, Jan Baker, Jo Kelsey, Min Broughton, Amanda Coomber, Emma Jones, Melanie Harper, Netty Warnakulasuriya, Sarah Golley, Richard Harris, Mark Kellie, Jenny Atherton & Therese Lawlor.
We realise that time is precious and we would only ask you to offer a few hours every now and then, as the need arises, entirely at your convenience. If you’d like to be involved, just drop us an email and we’ll add you to our team of volunteers and let you know what help is needed and when.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you, so just drop us a line – to ask about volunteering and general enquiries please either use the form below or email us directly – info@inodiham.co.uk or if you’d prefer, our postal address is inOdiham, c/o The Cross Barn, Palace Gate Farm, Odiham, Hampshire RG29 1JX. For applications or details about having a stall, please see the relevant event above.
What a beautiful morning to visit the market.
If you haven’t been out already please pop by and say hello to the fruit and veg bread and cheese stores who have joined us today. ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s market day tomorrow - we will have Fruit and veg, bread, cheese and smoked fish stalls this week.
Pls don’t forget your mask for the queue (unless exempt) and remember the social distancing. ... See MoreSee Less
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We hope everyone has a splendid Easter holiday in store.
Tomorrow may be Good Friday, but the market will still be open and we will have the usual fabulous fruit and veg, bread, cheese and the return of the Trout stall
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We would love some input!
Its not long until we get our High Street back - and we are keen to do all we can to help it.
Promoting our shops and the reasons to visit Odiham will be vital. So we are chuffed to bits to be supported by local photographer Luke Meldon who is working with InOdiham to build this brilliant interactive visitor tool
He will be putting on all our local shops and venues within the ‘sphere’ but what else do you think we should feature. We would love your thoughts
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That is really clever and such a great way to see the village.
Boat hire , cycle routes , parking , walking routes.
That’s awesome! Well done!
Looks really good 😀
I hope bands in the bury goes ahead this year 😍
I think it’s very clever but why are there only some shops, is it sponsored
Amazing
That’s excellent
Wow!
Diana Bands - this is great!
Christine Toriati ..
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So tomorrow is market day - and we are delighted to have a new stall. Anyone for smoked trout!
Check them out here and do pop by to say hello and support a local business.......with all the usual social distancing niceties
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The market will be open as usual tomorrow and we are expecting the fruit & veg, bread and the cheese stalls.
In addition to the Covid mitigations that have been put in place with the stall holders, we would also ask that when visiting the market, people who aren’t exempt, wear masks, even though we appreciate it is outside - and maintain 2m distancing when queueing. We will be adding some new markers onto the pavement to act as a guide.
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Hi! I missed the market today, when is the next marking on?
Message from The Optician Odiham.
LOCKDOWN UPDATE
Due to the latest lockdown restrictions we will be advising that all routine appointments are postponed until the risk level is reduced.
We are still able to see those people who need an urgent appointment and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a problem or require emergency advice. We will still have our normal spectacle repair service and can continue the supply of contact lenses.
Please do not however turn up at the practice unannounced as there may not be anyone available to help you. Please ring the usual number 01256 703707 and we can then advice you accordingly.
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Here is our living virtual Odiham Advent Calendar - thank you so much to all the home owners and shop keepers on the High Street for taking part and decorating your windows so beautifully. We have all enjoyed watching out for your reveals and we hope that we have showcased your businesses for people to have supported you and shopped locally.
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and peaceful festive few days.
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