Welcome to the Woodford cum Membris Parish Council Website
Here you can find out everything about the Parish Council
As well as what’s going on in and around the village
Announcements
Vacancy on the Council
There is a vacancy on the Parish Council. Apply here if you are interested in making a difference in the community,
Join us in Transforming Ryfields Play Area!
The Parish Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in redesigning the Ryfields play area.
Recent Posts
What is Woodford-cum-Membris?
Have you ever wondered why the Parish is named “Woodford-cum-Membris”
A Great Central Location
Woodford Halse was once a busy railway centre. Between 1891 before the railway came and 1901 the population of the Parish more than doubled from 527 to 1220.
The December 1935 Accident
On the evening of 19th December 1935 there was an accident at Woodford involving the Marleybone to Bradford express and a slip coach intended to go on to Stratford on Avon.
Woodland History
We have two people to thank for how the Great Central Woodland looks today; Sir Edward Watkin and Peter Gascoigne. This is how they shaped the centre of our village.
A Ramble to Charwelton Church and Back
This is a pleasant circular walk of about one and a half hours but watch out for the stiles as some of them are high.
The interesting remains of the medieval village can be seen as well as the church.