Newbury News

Victoria Park has once again been recognised as one of the finest green spaces, having retained its prestigious Green Flag Award for 2025/26. This internationally recognised honour, managed by the Green Flag Award Scheme, marks another milestone since the park first received the award in 2019. In a further triumph, City Recreation Ground has also retained its Green Flag status, first awarded in 2023 following a successful submission by Newbury Town Council.

On Friday 11 July, Newbury proudly welcomed the judges from the Thames & Chiltern In Bloom competition, part of the nationwide Britain in Bloom initiative run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Newbury Town Council will unveil its 20th blue plaque in honour of France Belk (1897–1976), a remarkable figure who played a pivotal role in shaping amateur dramatics and dance in the town. The unveiling will take place at 11am on Monday 21st July 2025 at Chilis Restaurant on Station Approach, the former site of the Newbury School of Dancing and Dramatic Art.

Newbury Town Council’s Heritage Working Group is bringing history to life once again with the return of its much-loved Explore Newbury heritage walking tours this July, August, and September. These guided walks offer a captivating window into Newbury’s rich and colourful past, making history accessible, interactive, and fun for all ages.

Newbury will proudly host a ceremonial Armed Forces Day parade by the Corps of Royal Engineers on Saturday 28th June as they exercise their Freedom of the Town with a traditional march, to celebrate the 200^th anniversaries of three of the Regular squadrons from 42 Engineer Regiment (Geographic). 

Local residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help showcase the best of Newbury during a community clean-up event scheduled for Sunday 6 July ahead of the Thames and Chiltern in Bloom campaign entry by Newbury.

Newbury Town Council held a Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 1 June and there was a great turn out of people who came along to enjoy the free activities in the sunshine with the Mayor of Newbury, Cllr David Harman and the Mayoress Rosalind Harman, kicking off the fun at noon.

Come and join the fun! Newbury Town Council is excited to host our Family Day in Victoria Park on Sunday 1 June once again, from 12 noon to 4pm.