Penny Post

09/06/2026

MOVEability seated exercise class

Very friendly seated exercise to popular tunes with Debbie every Friday 2 to 3pm at the Lambourn Centre. First class free, then pay £4 as you go..read more ⤵️

https://moveability.org.uk/seated-chair-exercise-classes-in-berkshire/

09/06/2026

Full fibre coming to East Garston

The village's broadband service is finally about to be upgraded – but Openreach first needs to solve some pole-related problems...read more ➡️ https://pennypost.org.uk/2026/06/installing-full-fibre-in-east-garston-6-june-2026-update/

08/06/2026

Lambourn's almshouses

The sewage connection is done, the electric one is in hand, landsaping and planting are under way and final roofing repairs taking place – all seems well set for tenant occupation this month...read more ⤵️

https://pennypost.org.uk/2025/01/lambourns-new-almshouses/

08/06/2026

A repair café in the Lambourn valley?

Do you have stuff that needs fixing or the skills to help repair? Please contact Hayley Warrick at [email protected]

08/06/2026

Welcome to our June 2026 Lambourn newsletter with Valley news, features,
activities, classes, jobs, events, property and more … ⤵️

https://mailchi.mp/pennypost/valley-january-3306164?e=b6e153eedb

06/06/2026

Local self-taught gardener Tim Stutt's update on the community wildlife garden he's created in central Lambourn (- see link in comment for the story of how he transformed a neglected housing association garden into a colourful wildlife sanctuary). Tim's now put down logs to border the woodland garden area, is enjoying the self-seeded elder, garden borders and No Mow May areas. His nature cam captured a wood mouse and he has also spotted a Mullein moth caterpillar.

05/06/2026

This Week with Brian

This week Brian looks at two-tier policing, Farage, Musk, Trump, being beaten up by a greengrocer, a baseless claim, protest or riot, an old problem, difficult stats, different standards, reviewed guidance, a blunt instrument, Las Vegas, proposed hurdles, hats off for hypocrisy, embezzlement, football news, ban-note animals, pupil numbers, SEND reforms, Barton Fink, five youngsters, four players, three palindromes and making your move too soon.

To read more on this and other stories, visit https://pennypost.org.uk/2026/06/this-week-with-brian-04-jun-11-jun-2026/

05/06/2026

In this week's round-up news in the Marlborough area, we look at a new Mayor at Marlborough Town Council, take a trip back to the 1350s, mention a nomination opportunity and explain some aquatic perils and protocols with help form ARK - Action for the River Kennet – plus thunderbolts, access, voles, a rain garden and an entente cordiale.

Plus there's plenty of other news, events, community notices and news from the local parish councils.

To read more on this and other stories, visit https://pennypost.org.uk/marlborough-weekly-news-2/

05/06/2026

Great event tomorrow - brought to you by The Mix

The Clothes Clinic is a space for people to explore ways to make their clothes last, and be loved for longer.

We'll have stalls of sewists and crafters ready to show you how to repair and re-style your clothes. We'll also be able to make suggestions for those less creatively inclined on how to revive an item.

Free admission.
All welcome.
Pre-loved clothing sale upstairs.

05/06/2026

In this week's round-up of news in the Wantage area, we look at an urgent town-centre meeting organised by the Wantage Chamber of Commerce working on the local plans and a nomination opportunity – plus policing, art, a café, a clinic, a fair and an author event.

Plus there's plenty of other news, events, community notices and news from the local parish councils.

To read more on this and other stories, visit https://pennypost.org.uk/wantage-area-weekly-news-2/