About the
Fair Close Centre
Welcome to Fair Close
“The Fair Close Centre is a trusted partner delivering essential ageing well programmes for the older community.
We believe that the Fair Close Centre is a key community asset in Newbury for our older residents, offering a warm welcoming space and hot lunches.
The centre is a perfect opportunity to meet new people, learn new things and try new activities.”
Stevie Chadwick
Community Investment & Partnership Lead
Sovereign Network Group
Our story
Since opening our doors in 1967, the Fair Close Centre has provided continuous centre-based services and outreach programmes for older residents in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. Our aim is to enrich the lives of the over 65’s in our communities by providing a safe and welcoming place to spend time with friends and meet new people
“The Fair Close Centre is an integral part of the community in West Berkshire and North Hampshire. It’s a wonderful facility that welcomes everyone and offers a warm space for over 65’s to have fun, enjoy good food, and make new friends.”
James Wilcox
Chief Executive
Our dedicated Fair Close Centre team provide a range of professional and volunteer services
James Wilcox
Chief Executive
Louise Meade
Centre Manager
Teresa Burton
Welfare Officer
Tamsin Hudson
Dementia Café Co-ordinator
Sharon Bartholomew
Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator
Ros Cripps
Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator
Kirsty Etwell
Centre Assistant
Sally Brown
Chef Manager
Brent Dearle
Second Chef
Doris Cannings
Kitchen Assistant
Maureen Bevan
Kitchen Assistant
Annie Bloodworth
Kitchen Assistant
Dorothy Le-Cornu
Kitchen Assistant
John Perry
Minibus Driver
Marcia Gedeon
Housekeeping
Di Eggleton
Receptionist
Tony Hearne
Maintenance
Our trustees
Our trustees work to ensure that the Fair Close Centre continues to provide sustainable services for our community
Josie Reed
Chair
Nigel Fleming
Treasurer, Finance Committee
David Astor
Trustee, Finance Committee
Jo Barton
Trustee, Governance Committee
Jonathan Hopson
Trustee, Governance Committee
Dr Bruce Letham
Trustee, Finance Committee
Vaughan Miller
Trustee, Finance & Governance Committees
Margo Payne
Trustee, Chair of Governance Committee
“Keeping the over 65’s living at home, happy and healthy, providing them with nourishing food and a friendly place to meet, eat and be entertained is at the heart of the charity’s work.”
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We rely on fundraising and generous donations from our supporters