Spooky Fun at the Lambourn Youth Junction Halloween Bash! October 30, 2024 - Over 50 young people from Lambourn gathered for a spine-tingling Halloween celebration hosted by Lambourn Youth Junction at the Walwyn Hall. With plenty of spooky vibes and ghoulishly good fun, the night was packed with treats, thrills, and some fantastic Halloween spirit. The event had it all: a lively disco… Continue Reading
Lambourn Junction launches Bike Safety Initiative October 23, 2024 - The Lambourn Youth Junction Safer Cycling Project aims to promote safe cycling practices for young people (year 5 to 9) in the Lambourn Valley. The project will host bike maintenance sessions where experienced repairers will teach participants essential bike care skills and ensure their bikes are roadworthy. In addition, fun… Continue Reading
Lambourn Youth Council – an exciting new proposal from the Lambourn Junction October 1, 2024 - The Lambourn Youth Council (LYC) is proposed as a formal body composed of youngpeople aged between 11 and 17, representing the voices of the younger generation inthe parish of Lambourn, West Berkshire. This initiative will give young people theopportunity to engage in local democratic processes and participate in meaningfuldiscussions that… Continue Reading
Lambourn Junction hosts drugs awareness workshop September 24, 2024 - Lambourn junction hosted over 30 stakeholder organisations in the Memorial hall on Monday to discuss issues relating to drug and substance abuse in the Valley of the Racehorse. Jason Kew, ex chief inspector with the Thames Valley Police and now heading drugs awareness for Berkshire Council, gave the keynote introduction.… Continue Reading
Meet Lambourn’s newly qualified first aiders! September 23, 2024 - The Lambourn Junction organised First Aid Training and 11 participants spent a day being instructed and tested by Paul Berthold. Participants came from racing, the School PTA, the youth junction and other organisations. Thank you to Lambourn Parish Council for allowing the training to take place at the Memorial Hall.… Continue Reading
Urgent Appeal from The Lambourn Junction Food Bank: We Need Your Help September 17, 2024 - At The Lambourn Junction Food Bank, we have been working tirelessly to support individuals and families in our community who are struggling to put food on the table. Over recent months, the need for our services has grown significantly, and we are now facing a shortage of essential groceries. Some… Continue Reading
Young People of Lambourn Thrive at Graffiti Workshop August 13, 2024 - The youth of Lambourn have discovered that there's much more to graffiti than a can of spray paint. At the recent Graffiti Workshop held at the Lambourn Youth Junction, young participants dived into the vibrant world of street art, learning valuable skills under the guidance of a professional graffiti artist.… Continue Reading
Children travel free on the Lambourn Community Bus August 10, 2024 - If you want to go shopping or take your children to swimming, aquapark, minigolf or any of the other many things available in Wantage just climb aboard. We have plenty of room for shopping trolleys and pushchairs. The bus leaves the Lambourn Valley every Wednesday: 9.05 Great Shefford – the… Continue Reading
Young people of Lambourn embrace adventure at PGL Liddington August 6, 2024 - In the picturesque setting of PGL Liddington, a sprawling adventure centre spanning over 150 acres of lush forests and lakes, 45 young people from Lambourn embarked on an unforgettable journey of discovery and camaraderie. The trip, brimming with excitement and educational opportunities, offered an array of team-building activities that left… Continue Reading
Lambourn Youth Junction’s Skool’s Out: A Resounding Success August 6, 2024 - The Lambourn Youth Junction recently hosted a triumphant celebration to mark the end of the school year, bringing together over 50 young people for an unforgettable afternoon of fun and camaraderie. The event, aptly named "Skool's Out," took place at the Lambourn Sports Club, where the sun shone brightly, setting… Continue Reading
Making the bus stop safe July 27, 2024 - The Newbury Road,bus stop in Lambourn is right on the busy road and had overgrown so much that passengers were forced to wait on the road for the bus. This is really dangerous and when a family with children and a pushchair were standing in the carriageway waiting for the… Continue Reading
Lambourn Youth Junction Takes to the Water: Paddle Boarding Fun in Newbury June 11, 2024 - 11 June 2024 Lambourn Youth Junction recently embarked on an exciting aquatic adventure, taking to the waters at The Waterside in Newbury for an evening of paddle boarding. This event, organised in conjunction with Berkshire Youth, saw twelve enthusiastic children embrace the challenges and joys of learning to paddle board… Continue Reading
Litter Picking Success June 3, 2024 - 2 June 2024 A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who joined the Lambourn Litter Pick today! We collected 14 bags of litter, which is less than previous years - so also a thanks to those who pick up litter as they walk and to everyone who uses the bins to… Continue Reading
Join the Great Lambourn Litter Pick at 10am, 2 June May 26, 2024 - In a joint initiative between The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company and Lambourn Parish Council, the village will be cleared of litter on Sunday morning, 2nd June starting at 10am. This will be a fun event for all ages. Litter grabs, gloves, high viz vests and bags will be provided… Continue Reading
Lambourn Food Bank: Helping Our Neighbours, One Grocery Bag at a Time April 22, 2024 - Right in the heart of Lambourn, there's a special place that's all about helping folks who are going through tough times – the Lambourn Junction Food Bank. It's a lifeline for anyone who needs some extra groceries, no questions asked about money or anything like that. What makes Lambourn Food… Continue Reading
Easter fun at Lambourn Youth Junction April 12, 2024 - Over 50 children from the Lambourn Valley joined in the special Easter activity sessions organised by the Lambourn Youth Junction and held at The Lambourn Centre. The events were made possible by the generous financial assistance from Sovereign Network Group. Activities ranged from the bungee run challenge to cup cake… Continue Reading
Lambourn’s Festive Escape to Birmingham: A fun day of meeting up and shopping November 18, 2023 - Residents gathered in Market Square with excitement, ready to board the Barnes coach for a Christmas shopping expedition to Birmingham. The air buzzed with community spirit as friends and neighbours shared anticipation for the day ahead. As the coach rolled through the scenic countryside and then along the motorway, the… Continue Reading
Youth Junction at Remembrance day November 13, 2023 - The Lambourn Youth Junction, a beacon of community engagement, marked a solemn presence at the 2023 Remembrance Day ceremony held at the war memorial in Lambourn. With a sense of reverence, the young participants gathered to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. They approached the… Continue Reading
Happy 1st Birthday Lambourn Youth Junction November 5, 2023 - A year ago, 10 volunteers opened the doors to the first ever Lambourn Youth Junction. To their surprise, children were queuing down the street. It was something that the village had needed for a long while and the anticipation was high. Fast-forward a year and the need is still as… Continue Reading
Lambourn Community Bus joins the Lambourn Junction Company August 31, 2023 - We are delighted to announce that The Lambourn Community Bus, which has been serving the community for many years, will now be operated under the auspices of the Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company. A big thank you to Eileen Horton who organised the bus until she moved away in June.… Continue Reading
12th August – Bottle Tombola at the Lambourn Flower Show August 4, 2023 - The Lambourn Youth Junction will be holding a bottle tombola at the Lambourn Flower Show on Saturday 12 August. All funds raised will go towards the Lambourn Youth Junction, a Youth Club for Lambourn. From the 7th August the club meets every Monday at 6:30pm at the Lambourn Centre, Close… Continue Reading
Lambourn Youth Junction: We’re Moving July 18, 2023 - From 7th August 2023 our new home will be the Lambourn Leisure Centre on a Monday night. It has been a fantastic 8 months at the Lambourn British Legion club, and the support we have been shown has been amazing. Now, with the welcome support of Lambourn Parish Council, we… Continue Reading
School’s Out Celebration 2023 July 9, 2023 - Calling all Lambourn Youth Junction Members and Friends! Howdy friends, We sure hope you can join us for some wild fun at our schools out celebration at Youth Club on Tuesday 25th July. We will be selling tickets on Saturday 15th and Saturday 22nd July in the square, 10.30am-12pm and… Continue Reading
COOP supports Lambourn Junction Food Bank June 10, 2023 - The Lambourn co-op, part of southern co-op, is supporting the Lambourn Food Bank by encouraging donations of food and groceries in their store in Lambourn High Street. All the donations go straight to the Lambourn Food Bank where they are distributed to those in our community who need a helping… Continue Reading
Lambourn Junction at the Annual Assembly 2023 June 3, 2023 - The annual assembly hosted by Lambourn Parish Council was held recently and the Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company was invited to present the many and varied community activities which it supports in the parish of Lambourn. Here is our report: The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company was formed in March… Continue Reading Youth Junction at Lambourn Open Day April 9, 2023 - It was just a great day! 14 children and 4 adults volunteered, we folded raffle tickets, did a huge amount of litter picking, and cleared markers in the main arena. Lots of positive feedback from everyone, and we look forward to helping next year! The Lambourn Youth Junction is where… Continue Reading
Easter Cheer at Lambourn Lunch Club April 8, 2023 - Lambourn lunch club had a real treat with hand knitted Easter bunnies made by the lovely Olive. Come along Thursday lunchtime at the Walwyn hall. Continue Reading Youth Junction Cup Cake Valentines Day February 19, 2023 - The Lambourn Youth Junction is going from strength to strength. At our recent meeting we decorated cupcakes in time for Valentine's Day. Over 40 young people attended and had a really great time even if it did get a little bit messy with the sticky icing! The Lambourn Youth Junction… Continue Reading
£4,400 Boost for Lambourn Youth Junction January 28, 2023 - Lambourn Community Interest Company receives £4400 from Berkshire Community Foundation to support the Lambourn Youth Junction The money will go towards funding the “Lambourn Youth Junction”, a youth club for Lambourn where young people can meet, socialise, interact, learn and above all have fun. The Lambourn Youth Junction provides a… Continue Reading
Lambourn Litter Blitz – 31 Dec at 11am December 27, 2022 - Village Litter Pick Blitz - This Saturday 11am - just for one hour Meet in the square. Litter grabs, gloves, bags and hoops provided. Equipment kindly donated by Veolia. Let's start 2023 with a litter free village. Who is coming? Continue Reading
Lambourn Lunch Club receives a £ for £ fundraising boost from co-op December 20, 2022 - The cost of living crisis is impacting many people who are having to make difficult decisions between food or fuel. The Lambourn Lunch Club provides a free hot meal for anyone who needs a helping hand. Thursdays 12:00 at the Walwyn Hall or delivered to your door. Please call Helen… Continue Reading
Lambourn Lunch Club receives a £1000 boost December 10, 2022 - Berkshire, UK 10 December 2022 – The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company has received a £1000 grant from Berkshire Community Foundation in its latest round of funding. The money will go towards funding the “Lambourn Lunch Club” (Formerly Lambourn Warm Welcome) which provides a warm and welcoming place with a… Continue Reading
Lambourn receives litter picking equipment from Veolia November 13, 2022 - Lambourn received a boost towards litter picking initiatives from Veolia who very kindly donated a full range of litter picking equipment including litter grabs, bag hoops, gloves as well as the first aid kit to the Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company for our next Lambourn litter picking project. Cathy Brown,… Continue Reading
Lambourn Lunch Club opens its doors November 13, 2022 - The Lambourn Junction first Lunch Club was well attended this week at the Walwyn Hall. Chicken pie with vegetables and gravy followed by steamed pudding and custard. The Warm Hub is there for anyone who needs a warm lunch and a place to chat and socialise. If you would like… Continue Reading The Lambourn Youth Junction opened its doors and over 60 young people joined in! November 13, 2022 - The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company, in collaboration with Berkshire Youth has launched a youth club for Lambourn. The Lambourn Youth Junction creates a safe environment where young people between the ages 9 and 14 can socialise, participate in activities, and learn new skills all under the guidance of professional… Continue Reading
Lambourn Youth Junction to open doors on the 1st November October 4, 2022 - Having listened to the young people of Lambourn, the Lambourn Youth Junction has been set-up. The Youth Junction is a place where young people in school years 5 to 9 can get together once a week to meet friends, chat, enjoy fun activities, games and a tuck shop. A voluntary… Continue Reading
4Legs Radio presents Lambourn Junction £560 May 21, 2022 - 4LEGS Radio presented a cheque of £560 to Julie Blogg from The Lambourn Junction. The money was raised as part of a Valentine's Request-a-thon on 4LEGS Radio in February this year. With the difficulties many families are experiencing due to the significant cost of living increases we felt it was… Continue Reading
Lambourn Food Junction – giving a helping hand with children’s birthday parties May 7, 2022 - Lambourn Junction Food Hub is offering a birthday tea party to the value of £30 for children in households where money is tight and having a birthday tea is just not affordable. It can be really hard for children to understand why their parents may not be able to hold… Continue Reading
A Youth Club for Lambourn April 24, 2022 - The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company is pleased to announce that significant progress has been made towards establishing a youth club for Lambourn. The need for youth club is very evident and was further confirmed by the consultation process which took place in the last six months where local organisations… Continue Reading
Julie recognised for dedication to others March 27, 2022 - Ascot Racecourse was the setting for an award ceremony where Julie Blogg was recognised for her dedication and service to others. Willie Hartley Russel, the High Sheriff of Berkshire presented Julie with the award for her work leading the Lambourn Food Junction which provides food and groceries to those who… Continue Reading
Planting Trees! February 1, 2022 - 31 January 2022 Dear Villagers and those who came from further afield, Thank you so much for turning out to plant the tiny whips on Saturday. We were so fortunate with the weather but also with the support from the community. It was done in record time as many hands… Continue Reading
Christmas Cheer from the Lambourn Food Junction December 23, 2021 - 23 December 2021 The Lambourn Food Junction has distributed over 40 Christmas hampers this week to families in and around Lambourn. Julie, Cathy, Charles, Helen and other volunteers packed and distributed groceries, toiletries as well as some children's toys to help bring a little Christmas cheer at a time when… Continue Reading
A new Website for Lambourn Parish Council December 11, 2021 - The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company has designed the new website for Lambourn Parish Council. The website full of up-to-date information about the work of the council. A working party has been busy for the last weeks to populate the 60+ pages of the website with information. Making the website… Continue Reading
Youth Junction moves forward September 17, 2021 - Anna Field has been making great progress towards setting up a youth club for the young people of Lambourn. The project which is instigated under the auspices of the Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company is nearing the public consultation stage which is expected to start in October. A consultation with… Continue Reading
Lambourn Junction CIC supports tree planting initiative July 5, 2021 - Sometimes the moment just seems right. Good ideas are followed by good news. And this is the case with plans to plant more trees in the Lambourn area with the support of the Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company. Climate change remains a real threat. We can all do our bit,… Continue Reading
Village Litter Pick a great success June 6, 2021 - The village litter picking initiative organised under the auspices of The Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company was a great success. The clean up was part of The Great British Spring Clean with volunteers collecting sacks of litter and rubbish as part of an organised spring clean. The national campaign was… Continue Reading
A new Venture for Lambourn May 16, 2021 - Lambourn received a major boost in support of community ventures with the formation of the Lambourn Junction Community Interest Company. The name and logo of the company is based on the Lambourn Railway line which connected the community, brought employment and prosperity and was an essential part of Lambourn life.… Continue ReadingLambourn Food Junction wins Community Award June 9, 2020 - 9 June 2020 Laura Farris MP announced yesterday that The Lambourn Junction is one of the two community projects awarded the Community Champions Award. Laura Farris MP Laura wrote: “Last Friday, I visited the Lambourn Junction which opened its doors two months ago, to provide emergency supplies of food toiletries… Continue Reading