23/03/2026
Yesterday saw the last of our centenary anniversary celebrations of the Runwell Parish Council. A Time Capsule was specially commissioned and filled with contributions from our schools, pre school, clubs, residents, care homes and the Parish council itself. Each entry captured and recorded a snapshot of the people, activities and life as it is now along with some lovely accounts of life in Runwell Village over the last 100 years. The capsule is to remain sealed and buried until 2075.
A ceremony was held to bury the capsule at the Village Hall attended by contributors, Parish councillors, St Mary’s Church and local residents. The ceremony was led by Angie Ellis, Chair of the Parish Council with a guest speech from Jo Pharez who served as the Parish Clerk for 27 years. The first fill of earth was made by Jim Sloane, a local resident and former Parish Councillor who served for over 40 years. The ceremony ended with refreshments and celebratory cake.
A video of the contents of the capsule will be available to view in the next few weeks on the Parish Council website.
The burial site will be marked with a stone granite bird bath in the Village Hall garden.
Our thanks go to our contributors and those that attended.
Runwell Pre School
Runwell Primary School
St Luke’s Primary School
Runwell Rainbows
Runwell Art Club
Ladybirds Song Group
St Mary’s Church
Strollercise Wickford
Super Troupers Line Dancing Runwell
Runwell Men’s Shed
David De’ath Boxing Day Ramble - Runwell
Sylvia Dally - Resident
Geraldine Gould - Resident
Hollymede Cottage, Runwell
Runwell Parish Council
Jo Pharez - Resident and former Parish Clerk
22/03/26
