With Wimbledon approaching the Lambourn tennis courts at the Lambourn Sports Club needed new fencing installing to stop balls escaping. The Lambourn Shed got going and in a couple of hours the new fencing was securely in place. The shed is open to all who want to come and do Read more…
Are you aged 12–17 and bursting with ideas? Do you want to make a real difference in Lambourn? The Lambourn Youth Council (LYC) is now inviting new members! Though its 16 places were full at launch in January 2025, a few vacancies are expected to open throughout the year – Read more…
Thanks to the initiative of ten-year-old Darcy, a member of the Lambourn Youth Council, a new 100-metre running track has been marked out on the old cricket field in the village. With a bit of adult support, the young volunteers first cut the grass, then carefully measured the distance using Read more…
Ruth Rogers and Nick Gardham from Community Organisers recently hosted an inspiring workshop for 25 participants keen to explore ways of uniting and reviving community spirit. The event, generously sponsored by SNG, saw local residents coming together to learn new tools and frameworks to re‑connect after a challenging few years. Read more…
Once just an idea, 10 year old Darcy’s vision for turning the old cricket field in Lambourn into a community running track is now becoming reality. The Parish Council has given its approval to paint an 800‑metre route around the field’s perimeter, complete with a 100‑metre straight for sprint practice. Read more…
The Lambourn Youth Council has some exciting news — Lambourn Parish Council has given the green light for a temporary running track to be painted around the perimeter of the old cricket field! Earlier today, some of the team were out with measuring wheels and tape to map out the Read more…
Well, what a cracking day we had! Glorious weather, great company, and the warmest of welcomes from the team at Racing to School and Newbury Racecourse. A huge shout-out to the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire for sorting the mini-bus hire via Handy-bus—and of course to our brilliant volunteer drivers, who Read more…
With Lambourn Parish Council in the middle of retendering its grass-cutting contract, the churchyard at St Michael and All Angels was in need of a bit of care and attention in the run-up to the Lambourn Open Day on Good Friday. Fortunately, the Lambourn Shed team (Part of the Lambourn Read more…
Something colourful is happening on the High Street in Lambourn: A vibrant display of graffiti art – created by local young people. The panels were recently on display at Lambourn Primary School and have now moved to the High Street for all to enjoy. Members of The Lambourn Shed gave Read more…
Members of the Lambourn Youth Council were recently treated to an inspiring and eye-opening talk by Graham Jones, owner of The Lambourn Pharmacy, who visited to share his journey into pharmacy and the vital role the local chemist plays in the life of the village. Graham began by explaining how Read more…