Newbury Town Council

17/06/2026

🎷 Live Music in the Park! 🎶

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of big band favourites with North Swindon Big Band at the Victoria Park Bandstand on Sunday 21 June from 3pm to 5pm.

Bring family and friends, pack a picnic, and relax as the band performs a fantastic mix of jazz, swing, and popular classics in the heart of the park.

We look forward to seeing you there!

16/06/2026

We're delighted to share this ITV Meridian news report highlighting our Young Traders Market, which took place on Saturday 30 May in the Market Place with Newbury Market .

It was fantastic to see so many talented young entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses, creativity and ambition. A huge congratulations to all the young traders who took part and helped make the event such a success.

Watch the report here: https://youtu.be/JBBch03FHq8

Thank you to ITV Meridian for helping shine a spotlight on the next generation of local business talent, and to everyone who came along to support them.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

15/06/2026

Join us this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Victoria Park with Inflatable fun days !

15/06/2026

📢 Wash Common Recreation Ground Car Park Update

Newbury Town Council is exploring options to reopen the Wash Common Recreation Ground car park through a community-led gate management scheme.

We are looking for local volunteers who may be able to help open and close the gate on a regular basis. If enough support can be found, managed access to the car park could be restored while helping to reduce anti-social behaviour.

Interested in volunteering or finding out more? Please contact Newbury Town Council at [email protected]

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

For more info: https://www.newbury.gov.uk/news/temporary-closure-of-wash-common-recreation-ground-car-park-and-call-for-community-volunteers/

12/06/2026

🎺 Join us for an afternoon of live music in the park! 🎶

Cove Brass will be performing on the Bandstand in Victoria Park on Sunday 14 June from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Bring a chair or a picnic blanket, relax with family and friends, and enjoy a fantastic selection of brass band favourites in the beautiful surroundings of the park.

📍 Victoria Park Bandstand
📅 Sunday 14 June
🕒 3:00pm – 5:00pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/06/2026

🎭✨ Mayor of Newbury Summer Variety Concert – A Celebration of Local Talent! ✨🎭

Looking for a fantastic afternoon of entertainment this summer? Join us at the Mayor of Newbury Summer Variety Concert, proudly presented by Newbury Rotary Club and supported by the Mayor of Newbury.

📅 Sunday 5 July
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Corn Exchange, Newbury
🎟️ Tickets: £6.25 per person

Enjoy an exciting showcase of some of Newbury's finest local performers, including:

🎤 Sarah Jane Grey – Local Singer
💃 Dance Fusion – Children's Dance Group
🎶 John Rankin School Choir
🎸 Anya & Nathan Lewis – Acoustic Duo
🩰 West Berks Ballet
🎷 Project Band – Led by Simon Currie of The Manfreds, performing Jazz, Soul & Funk

Whether you're a fan of music, dance, or simply want to support local performers, this variety concert promises an afternoon packed with talent, entertainment, and community spirit.

🎫 Book now:
📞 01635 522733
🌐 Available from the Corn Exchange

Bring your family and friends and help celebrate the incredible talent our local community has to offer!

🎭🎶✨

10/06/2026

🌿✨ Join Us for International Yoga Day 2026 ✨🌿

Take a moment to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with yourself and the community. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

📅 Sunday, 21st June 2026
📍 Near Bandstand, Victoria Park, Newbury
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

✅ Free event – everyone is welcome
🎒 Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle & accessories

Proudly supported by Newbury Town Council, HSS UK & Swasti Yoga.

📧 For queries: [email protected]

08/06/2026

🐾 CALLING ALL MARKET TRADERS! 🐾

We’re looking for traders to join our paws-itively special Pet-Themed Market at Newbury Market alongside our popular Charter Market!

📅 Saturday 1st August 2026

We’d love to hear from traders offering:
🐶 Pet food & treats
🦴 Toys & accessories
🛁 Grooming & hygiene products
🐾 And other pet-related goodies!

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products to animal lovers in the heart of Newbury.

📍 Traders must provide their own stall
💷 Pitch fees from £28.84 for the day

To apply:
📞 Caroline – 07399 122964
📧 [email protected]

Tag your favourite pet businesses below or share with anyone who’d love to trade at this event! 🐕🐈

07/06/2026

🚶‍♂️ Explore Newbury This Summer! 🚶‍♀️

Step back in time and discover the fascinating stories behind Newbury's streets, buildings, pubs, and battlefields with our popular guided Town Walks programme.

Led by local history experts, each walk offers engaging commentary, the chance to ask questions, and a leisurely pace suitable for most visitors.

📍 Walks begin at 10.30am
📍 Starting point: Newbury Corn Exchange (except the Battlefield Walk)
👥 Maximum 15 people per walk

🗓️ 2026 Programme:
• 21 July – A History of Newbury with Philip Wood
• 28 July – Northbrook Street People with Jane Burrell
• 4 August – Lost Pubs of Newbury* with Philip Wood
• 11 August – Newbury at War with Jane Burrell
• 18 August – Northbrook St & Speenhamland with David Peacock
• 25 August – Tudor Newbury with David Peacock
• 1 September – First Battle of Newbury with Dave Stubbs

*Not suitable for children under 12.

Most walks last approximately 2 hours. The First Battle of Newbury walk lasts around 2 hours 30 minutes and starts at The Bowlers Arms, Wash Common.

🎟️ Tickets and information are available from Newbury Corn Exchange https://cornexchangenew.com/events/town-walks-2026

05/06/2026

A wonderful turnout today for the unveiling of Newbury Town Council’s 22nd Blue Plaque, commemorating Elliotts of Newbury, one of the town’s most significant employers from 1875 to 1974.

The plaque, unveiled by the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr Jo Day, at Bond House on Strawberry Hill, honours a company whose contribution to both Newbury and the nation was remarkable. From furniture manufacturing to producing ammunition boxes, aircraft components and Horsa gliders during two World Wars, Elliotts played a vital role in our town’s history and the national war effort.

Thank you to everyone who attended the ceremony, to Fortem Property Management Ltd for hosting the plaque, and to the Newbury Society for its continued support of the Blue Plaque scheme.

*photograph courtesy of Garry Poulson