Newbury News

The Mayor of Newbury is delighted to invite residents and visitors alike to enjoy an evening of live music at the Waterside Centre, at a special fundraising gig in support of Berkshire Youth.

The Newbury Town Civic Awards have launched for 2026. The awards celebrate the people who make a real difference in our community. They recognise outstanding achievements and thank the many volunteers whose time, effort and dedication help make Newbury a better place for everyone.

Newbury is set to celebrate its musical heritage with the unveiling of its 21st blue plaque, honouring Alphonse Cary, a visionary entrepreneur whose work shaped the town’s musical life for decades. On Friday 23rd January at 11am, the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr David Harman, will unveil the plaque at the corner of 47 Northbrook Street—the building Cary constructed in 1882, which today houses the Dog’s Trust Charity Shop.

 The Mayor of Newbury, Cllr David Harman, together with the Mayoress, hosted a Festive Afternoon Tea on Friday 12^th December at Newbury Baptist Church Hall, bringing together fifty of Newbury’s senior residents for a relaxed and cheerful afternoon in the run-up to Christmas.

Newbury Town Council is pleased to share an update on the redevelopment of the Victoria Park Café, a major investment in the future of one of the town’s most loved community spaces.

Despite a rainy Saturday morning, community spirit shone brightly in Victoria Park as volunteers gathered to support the Newbury Rotary Club’s ‘Purple for Polio’ initiative. 

On 29 November 2025, Newbury in Bloom’s Community Bulb Planting Day at Hutton Close Recreation Ground brought residents together for a morning of teamwork, fresh air, and environmental stewardship, resulting in the successful planting of 1,000 spring bulbs.

Newbury in Bloom is inviting local residents to roll up their sleeves and help brighten Hutton Close Recreation Ground this autumn! Join us on Saturday, 29th November at 10am for a fun and friendly community bulb planting event.