Activities programme in full swing

Activities programme in full swing

The Summer and Autumn activities programme is in full swing at Fair Close – from arts and crafts, flower arranging, tea and tech, singing, karaoke, bingo, whist and boardgames and lots more, there’s something taking place every weekday from Monday to...
Opening a Dementia Café at Fair Close

Opening a Dementia Café at Fair Close

We are opening a Dementia Café and Carers Support Group at the Fair Close Centre to support people living with dementia and their carers. Age Concern Newbury & District which runs the Fair Close Centre have become members of Dementia Friendly West Berkshire (DFWB)...
Art Show raises £596!!

Art Show raises £596!!

A huge congratulations to Georgie Cherryman for raising £596 for Age Concern Newbury and District which runs the Fair Close Centre with her Art Show at the weekend. It was lovely to see so much support for the charity and for some amazing local artists. Our heartfelt...
Fair Close Men’s Shed opening soon

Fair Close Men’s Shed opening soon

Thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment of our Founder Shedders, Brian Burton, Derek Upton and Andrew Lindsey, the Men’s Shed is being created in a dedicated space at the rear of the Centre with three workbenches equipped with tools for  basic woodworking....
One of life’s diamonds…

One of life’s diamonds…

Local PCSO Sue Gillespie wanted to thank the team at the Fair close Centre and to celebrate the difference that our service has made to her father, particularly the support of Welfare Manager, Teresa. “I have visited the Fair Close Centre many times as your local PCSO...