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Meet Our Proctors: Jane Kelly
Jane Kelly is one of our newest Proctors, looking after residents in Lower Raymond’s Almshouses. Jane retired last January and was keen...
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4 days ago2 min read
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Goodbye to proctor and former chairman, Richard Papworth
Newbury Almshouse Trust has changed significantly over the last twenty-five years but one constant element has been proctor, trustee and...
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Jun 232 min read
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A History of St Bartholomew’s Hospital
St Bartholomew’s Hospital is our oldest property, and one of the oldest buildings in Newbury. It is located in the City area of Newbury,...
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Jun 53 min read
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Blooming lovely!
The gardens at St Mary’s Almshouses are getting a new lease of life thanks to our new volunteer Margaret. Margaret met with some of the...
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May 212 min read
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What are Proctors?
Proctors perform an essential role for the running of our almshouses, and we’re currently looking for two additional volunteers to join...
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Mar 201 min read
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Lower Raymond's: My home for 20 years
In our latest blog, resident Allan Mercado talks about his experiences living in an almshouse “My late wife, Phyl, and I were married for...
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Mar 111 min read
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Volunteer Proctors Needed for Newbury Almshouse Trust
Newbury Almshouse Trust is seeking volunteers to join its residents’ support team. These volunteers, known as Proctors, provide a vital...
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Feb 281 min read
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Rare Vacancy for a couple's almshouse at St Bart's
We have a rare vacancy for an almshouse suitable for couples at St Bartholomew's Hospital Almshouses. Eligibility criteria will apply, as...
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Feb 121 min read
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Meet us at Volunteer Fair V365!
Newbury Almshouse Trust will be taking part in the Volunteer Centre West Berkshire 's Volunteer Fair V365 on 11th January 2024. The fair...
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Jan 61 min read
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Hunt’s Almshouses  Â
Our almshouses on St David’s Road might not seem as historic as our other properties, but there is a lot of history behind these three...
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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The legacy of winding the St Bartholomew’s Almshouses clock
The St Bartholomew’s Almshouses’ clock, believed to be one of the oldest turret clocks in England, has been dutifully winded every few...
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Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Newbury Almshouse Trust Green Tomato Chutney
The communal garden at Upper Raymond’s is going from strength to strength, with residents receiving bowls of freshly picked tomatoes and...
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Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Three Properties Available in Newbury
The Trust currently have three properties that will be available for new residents over the next few months. Our properties are all one...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Recent Almshouse Improvement Works
The Trust's properties require continuous maintenance and refurbishment. Our ongoing improvement programme saw major works being complete...
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Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Residents at Upper Raymond’s Almshouses benefit from communal garden
Residents at Upper Raymond’s Almshouses, one of several almhouses managed by the Newbury Almshouse Trust, have recently created a...
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Sep 6, 20241 min read
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