Newbury Town Council

13/11/2026

💛 Pudsey is out collecting for BBC Children in Need today! 🐻

Pudsey has been out and about on Bridge Street today, and even had a special visit from the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr Jo Day! The Mayor was delighted to meet Pudsey and even let him have a go at wearing the Mayor’s Chain of Office! 👑💛

They'll be out collecting until around 3pm, so there's still time to pop along, say hello and make a donation.

Every penny raised goes to BBC Children in Need, helping to make a difference to children and young people across the UK.

A huge thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who are braving the cold today to support such a fantastic cause 💛

13/11/2026

TREE WORK TO HELP PRESERVE HISTORIC OAK TREE 🌳

Essential tree work will be taking place next week on the large, historic oak tree on Three Acre Road, following inspections which identified fungal diseases affecting its root system.

To help protect the tree and reduce the risk of it failing, the Council will be reducing its crown by approximately 50%. This will lessen the strain on the weakened roots and give the tree an opportunity to recover.

We recognise this is a significant change to a much-loved tree, believed to be more than 200 years old. However, the alternative would have been to remove it altogether.

We are doing what we can to preserve this historic oak for as long as possible, while also helping to protect nearby residents and properties.

Read the full press release for more information: https://www.newbury.gov.uk/news/tree-work-to-help-preserve-historic-oak-tree-on-three-acre-road/

12/11/2026

🌼 THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO JOINED US AT LOCK ISLAND! 🐝

What a lovely turnout for our wildflower planting event at Lock Island on 31st October! It was wonderful to see so many local people coming along, getting involved and helping to create a new space for nature in Newbury 🌱

The new wildflower area will add to Newbury’s growing network of wildlife-friendly spaces, providing valuable food and habitat for bees, butterflies and other wildlife.

Thank you to Newbury in Bloom and Friends of the Earth Newbury for helping to organise the event, and to everyone who helped make it such a success.

It’s great to see our community working together to make Newbury a greener, more wildlife-friendly place! 💚

12/11/2026

🎄 A FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA WITH THE MAYOR ☕

The Mayor of Newbury, Cllr Jo Day, is delighted to invite Newbury residents aged 80 and over to join her for a special Festive Afternoon Tea on Friday 11 December 2026.

Enjoy a lovely afternoon of festive treats, tea, games and good company at Newbury Baptist Church, with plenty of Christmas cheer along the way! 🎅

Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Find out more about the event and how to reserve your place in our press release: https://www.newbury.gov.uk/news/mayor-s-festive-afternoon-tea-2026/

📞 07538 334 106
📧 [email protected]

12/11/2026

Remember to come along this Saturday and support the regular Newbury Market traders who will be in Northbrook Street this week!

🎄🎅 NEWBURY MARKET – CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON SATURDAY! 🎅🎄

Our regular Newbury Market traders will be moving to Northbrook Street on Saturday 14 November to make way for the Christmas Lights Switch-On event in Market Place! ✨

You’ll still be able to find your favourite traders, browse their stalls and pick up some lovely goodies while enjoying the festive atmosphere in town. 🎁🛍️

📍 Where: Northbrook Street, Newbury
📅 When: Saturday 14 November

Come along, support our local traders and enjoy a little Christmas shopping while you're in town! ❤️

11/11/2026

☕🎁 JOIN US FOR A CHARITY COFFEE MORNING! 🎁☕

Come along to Newbury Town Hall on Saturday 14 November, from 10am to 12pm, for a friendly coffee morning in support of a great local cause.

Organised in aid of the Newbury Weekly News Over 80s Parcel Fund, it's a lovely opportunity to enjoy a cuppa, a slice of cake and a chat, while helping to raise funds for older members of our community.

Everyone is welcome! We hope to see you there. ❤️

10/11/2026

SHAW CEMETERY – MEMORIAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Newbury Town Council will be carrying out memorial safety inspections at Shaw Cemetery from Monday 23 November 2026, beginning in Section 16.

Trained staff will check memorials carefully and respectfully to help ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

No action is needed from grave owners at this stage. If a memorial does not pass the safety inspection, we will contact the registered grave owner directly.

Thank you for your understanding as we carry out this important safety work.

10/11/2026

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2026 ❤️

Newbury came together on Sunday 8 November to honour and remember all those who have served, and continue to serve, in defence of our country and our freedoms.

It was moving to see so many veterans, serving personnel, cadets, uniformed organisations and members of the public gather for the parade and Service of Remembrance.

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the occasion possible.

A special thank you to Kevin Sheldrake Photography for capturing the day.

We will remember them. ❤️

10/11/2026

09/11/2026

🎄🎅 NEWBURY MARKET – CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON SATURDAY! 🎅🎄

Our regular Newbury Market traders will be moving to Northbrook Street on Saturday 14 November to make way for the Christmas Lights Switch-On event in Market Place! ✨

You’ll still be able to find your favourite traders, browse their stalls and pick up some lovely goodies while enjoying the festive atmosphere in town. 🎁🛍️

📍 Where: Northbrook Street, Newbury
📅 When: Saturday 14 November

Come along, support our local traders and enjoy a little Christmas shopping while you're in town! ❤️