The community spirit was out in force in Great Shefford on Sunday morning as members of the Lambourn Shed teamed up with local residents to tackle overgrown roadside verges and reclaim a footpath for pedestrians. More than 15 volunteers turned up bright and early, armed with tools and plenty of Read more…
Less than 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by up to 10%. Source: British Heart Foundation The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company is inviting residents from across the Lambourn Valley to take part Read more…
Twelve Lambourn Valley Residents are now qualified first aiders thanks to a free First Aid at Work course organised by The Lambourn Junction CIC. In a rural community like the Lambourn Valley, where emergency services can sometimes take longer to arrive, having more people with the confidence and skills to Read more…
A new community singing group has launched in the Lambourn Valley, bringing people together for an evening of music, laughter and friendship. The Lambourn Valley Singing Group meets fortnightly on Tuesday evenings from 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm at Walwyn Hall and is open to everyone, whatever their singing experience. Read more…
When a youth football team faced a grass cutting crisis just before a big match, they turned to Valley Volunteers. Local volunteers quickly stepped in and got the pitch ready in time for kick off. A great example of members of the community helping one another. Would you like to Read more…
The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company is pleased to announce the launch of a new and innovative way of connecting residents with support services across the Lambourn Valley. This unique signposting initiative places small, credit card sized information cards with trusted community locations including the Lambourn Pharmacy, Lambourn Surgery and Read more…
At the entrance to Upper Lambourn from Ashbury, the Lambourn Shed has installed smart white speed reducing gates to help slow vehicles as they enter the village. It was a genuine team effort, with plenty of digging, banging and careful screwing together of the gates, not to mention a fair Read more…
Karen Spence recently joined Chris Capel on 4LEGSradio to introduce herself to listeners in her new role as Community Organiser. Speaking on Chris Capel’s show, Karen shared her enthusiasm for the area and outlined how the role is firmly rooted in the strong sense of community that already exists in Read more…
Just before Christmas, the Lambourn Junction Lunch Club came together for a wonderful festive gathering, marking the season with a traditional Christmas lunch enjoyed by all who attended. Held at the Walwyn Hall, the event captured the warmth and friendliness that define the lunch club throughout the year. Guests were Read more…
The Lambourn Youth Council’s summer Art Club proved to be a resounding success, bringing creativity, colour, and confidence to young people across the village. Led by local artist and teacher Helen Cooper, the sessions ran throughout the school holidays and gave children and teenagers the chance to explore their artistic Read more…