
Fun, food and
friendship for
over 65’s in
West Berkshire
Join our Fair Close community
You’ll always find a warm welcome, helpful services and lots of interesting activities at the Fair Close Centre

Keep active and socialise

Enjoy a delicious meal

Access wellness services

Make new friends
Our Centre
We’ve been providing a safe and welcoming environment for older people in Newbury and surrounding districts since 1967
Welcome to Fair Close!
In the heart of historic Newbury, you’ll find a welcoming community hub for over 65’s
Fun, Food & Friendship
Our thriving community hub offers fun, food and friendship for the over 65’s. We provide a range of services to help you stay healthy, active and social. We also offer meals-on-wheels and minibus transport to and from Fair Close

Lunch Club
Join us for a delicious 2 course lunch in our community restaurants in Newbury or Hungerford

Meals on Wheels
A hot and nutritious 2 course lunch delivered to your home by our friendly DBS checked volunteers

Coffee and Tea Bar
Join us in the morning or afternoon for a hot drink and cake at our sociable café

Welfare Officer
Get helpful information and support on any matter from our friendly Welfare Officer

Dementia Support
Join the Camellia Club and take part in activities you enjoy. We also offer a carers support group

Social activities

Events
Join us for trips, excursions and special
events including tea dances and entertainment

Craft activities
Get creative in our regular craft activities including flower arranging & painting

Men’s Shed
Join our carpentry club for all abilities, join a class or work on your own project

Hairdressing
Get your hair cut & styled at our fully equipped hairdressing salon

Foot and ear practitioner
Make an appointment for ear wax microsuction or give your feet a treat
News
Huge thanks to Honor and Tancred for the planting in the sensory garden
The Sensory Garden has already proved a hit with the Camellia Club customers
VE Day 80th Celebrations at Fair Close
A great time was had by all at the VE Day Celebrations, we celebrated both in the main hall as well as at the Camellia Club
Camellia Club launch 29th April
Exciting news! We are starting to take bookings for our new dementia service called The Camellia Club.

“Fair Close is a wonderfully happy place and they’ve made me incredibly welcome. We have such a laugh here and the facilities are brilliant”
Rosalynne Carter
Fair Close Member
Get involved

Membership
For just £25 per year, our members receive special discounts on services and activities

Join our team
Become a Fair Close volunteer and help us make a difference in our community

Make a donation
We rely on fundraising and generous donations from our supporters