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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
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Keep active and socialise
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Enjoy a delicious meal
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Access wellness services
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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
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Lunch Club
Join us for a delicious 2 course lunch in our community restaurants in Newbury or Hungerford
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Meals on Wheels
A hot and nutritious 2 course lunch delivered to your home by our friendly DBS checked volunteers
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Coffee and Tea Bar
Join us in the morning or afternoon for a hot drink and cake at our sociable café
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Welfare Officer
Get helpful information and support on any matter from our friendly Welfare Officer
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Dementia Support
Come and join our weekly dementia cafe or our monthly carers support group
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Social activities
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Events
Join us for trips, excursions and special
events including tea dances and entertainment
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Craft activities
Get creative in our regular craft activities including flower arranging & painting
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Men’s Shed
Join our carpentry club for all abilities, join a class or work on your own project
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Hairdressing
Get your hair cut & styled at our fully equipped hairdressing salon
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Foot and ear practitioner
Make an appointment for ear wax microsuction or give your feet a treat
News
Berkshire Community Foundation
A massive thank you to Berkshire Community Foundation
Lambourn Christmas Lunch
Huge thanks to the Fair Close kitchen team and our friends at Lambourn Junction
Christmas Fayre raises £483
Thanks to our amazing visitors and stall holders we raised a great sum to ensure we can continue our lunches, activities and events into 2025
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“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
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Membership
For just £25 per year, our members receive special discounts on services and activities
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Join our team
Become a Fair Close volunteer and help us make a difference in our community
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Make a donation
We rely on fundraising and generous donations from our supporters