WELCOME TO KINTBURY VILLAGE,
West Berkshire
  
  
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 intbury is a large village in the Kennet Valley between Hungerford and Newbury, one of many lovely villages in the area. The river Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal are on the north side with their lovely watermeadows beyond, while to the south the land rises steadily to the chalk downs. It is a very beautiful area with many woods and pastures in unspoilt country. Motorway Junctions 13 (Newbury),14 (Hungerford ),and the A34 bypass, are within easy reach with fast access to Heathrow, London and the West Country the North (A34) and South (A34).
intbury is an old village: documentary evidence of its existence dates from 93.A.D. but the Romans were here earlier and by Domesday 1087, it had seven entries in the great book. The Normans built the large church, whose churchyard in Spring is white with wild snowdrops. The centre of the village is much the same in its layout as it was 1000 years ago but the buildings are, of course, later - 17thc, 18th, 19th and 20th century and in the centre are very good shops attracting many from other villages, where one can buy the necessities of life, and also a gift shop, pottery,and florsit The village has its own modern medical centre. There are two village pubs,both offering food and 1 pub/restaurant/hotel set between the banks of the River Kennet & the Kennet & Avon Canal. There are many other excellent village pubs and restaurants in nearby villages and Hungerford town has a abundance of pubs & restaurants There is a primary school in the village, other state schools are in nearby Hungerford and Newbury and there are private schools in the area,including Cheam.
Hungerford, an attractive and historic country town, approximately 3 miles from Kintbury offers many facilities, a variety of interesting shops plus 2 supermarkets, stunning Hungerford Common- several acres of open land alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal, and the wonderful water meadows, again canal side and offering wildlife and peaceful walks;the energetic can walk to Bath or Reading or even London. |
Kintbury has increased in latter years, particularly so since the advent of the computer industry to the area in the 80’s but still retains its village character and has the reputation of being most friendly offering an excellent environment in which to live, having a great sense of community within the village and with easy access to
business centres. There are village activities for all tastes. Sport is well catered for in a good recreation hall and ground , tennis club,football club, bowls club. There is something for all ages. There are many beautiful walks and excellent horse riding, there is a village hall, housing most of the 30+ clubs and associations Kintbury offers, including Drama Groups, music societies, art classes, a horticultural society,a bridge club and a wildlife club. The range of interests is shown by the diversity of activities available in the village - Kintbury is interesting, a lovely place to live and FUN.
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Ray Boxshall Orienteering Fun Day Results 2007
Woodhay Wanderers 101
The Famous Five 124
Watson Wonderers 136
The Pictons 142
Rhians Rovers 151
Cooksdunnin' 159
The Lime Green Selection Unit 162
Too Close for Comfort 164
Cookie Crew 168
Harolds Army 173 Home runner-up
The Blisterfoots 183 Home winner
The Lords Of Destruction 188
Wychwood Wanderers 189 Away runner-up
Big Extractors 200 Away winner
The Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman is one of several trains to be seen 'Steamin' thru' Kintbury several times each year Photographer - Tessa Hamilton
A summer view taken in Kintbury in 2007.
DRAMA GROUP - KINTBURY PLAYERS
The Kintbury Players is a drama group formed by Dorothy Miller (of Caterham Players fame) in 1975. They perform 2 plays a year in the Spring and Autumn (usually light comedies or farces for which there are large audiences, plus Murder Mysteries which are written and performed for local schools to help with their fund raising - these are an ideal introduction to the stage for newer members/
There is a good mix of members for every age group from 20’s upwards and the group are always happy to welcome new members who can bring their skills to the group, be it writing, directing, stage building, set painting or, of course, acting! Judith Nye on 01488 657314 - email judithnye@aol.com or Alison Dolton on 01488 658518 - email alisondolton@hotmail.com |
Kintbury Street Fayre
THE SPREADERS one of the attractions of the annual Kintbury Street Fayre - a music making and fun day held on the last Monday in May for the benefit of local charities.
The KTC is just one of several sports clubs within the village. It has three, recently resurfaced, all-weather tennis courts, two courts are floodlit 7 days a week with play up until 10.00pm. The Club is situated in a very pleasant, tree surrounded setting just behind the Jubilee Sports Centre in Inkpen Road.
The club competes in Men's, Ladies and Mixed Doubles leagues during the summer, and has "Club" tennis and tournaments throughout the year for all members. Coaching sessions are made available to beginners as well as the more able player. A programme of both "tennis" and "non-tennis" social events is organised for members and their friends.
An active "Junior Section", with coaching for those who want it, makes the KTC available to youngsters and to whole families, not just to energetic oldies
Want to know more about The Kintbury Tennis Club?
Visit The KTC web site at
www.kintbury.totaltennis.net
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There is a residential home for the elderly in the village, misnamed somewhat as Notrees, incorporating a retirement complex of individual flats set in attractive gardens and overlooking open fields on the edge of the village.
THE FRIENDS OF NOTREES
- A charitable group who raise money (donations always welcome) for activities,
facilities and entertainment for Residents and Tenants at this home for the elderly. Chairman Wendy Sherwood 01488 668235 Secretary Pauline Eborall 01488 658797.
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 ungerford, the historic town is approximately 3 miles away and the market town of Newbury six miles. Kintbury, Hungerford and Newbury have mainline railway stations with direct trains to London Paddington and to the West Country.
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MOBILE PERSONAL COMPUTER TRAINING
Do you need help finding your way around your computer - or even more complicated tasks, such as Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets, Databases, PowerPoint etc? You can learn as much or as little as you want or need, perhaps you just need help setting up your e-mail account or searching the Internet.
I am a fully qualified IT trainer with over 15 years experience as a college lecturer and qualified to ECDL Advanced Level. I am aware that some people have a "phobia" about computers (I know I did!). So take the first step and contact Adrienne Thompson.
Telephone 01488 658060
or email  thompsonadrienne1@hotmail.com
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A warm welcome awaits you at the Prince of Wales, Newbury Street Kintbury.
Recently totally refurbished and offering bar meals ( menu below) and Skye TV.
Telephone 01488 658269
 
HERONGATE LEISURE AT CHARNHAM PARK HUNGERFORD
This excellent Leisure Centre is a very welcome new facility to Hungerford and offers a wide variety of facilities, including:-
Gymnasium. Swimming Pool. Sauna, Steam and Spa. Aerobics Studios with a variety of Classes. Squash Courts. Tennis Court. Golf/Simulator/Academy. Snooker. Solarium. Health and Beauty Treatments(note that the Solarium & St Tropez tanning are available to non-members too) .
 There is something for everyone at Herongate, if you are young and want to keep fit, in your prime and wanting to maintain fitness levels, middle aged or older and needing to gain fitness,you can do it at Herongate and then relax in the pool area with it's spa bath, steam room and sauna. You can then regain your strength in the lounge and bar with a coffee,tea, creamy hot chocolate or, of course, your favourite alcoholic tipple. For real sustenance, an excellent breakfast is available,or you can just relax, watch a little television or read the daily newspapers.
 Herongate is staffed by an excellent team of helpful experts who are only too pleased to help you attain your goals, whatever they may be.
The spacious bar and lounge with balconied terrace overlooking the stunning countryside on the western edge of Hungerford are available for private parties and functions and provide an excellent venue.
Contact details Telephone 01488 682000 or email richard.curtis@herongateleisure.com
www.herongateleisure.com
FITNESS FOR THE OVER FIFTIES
Just available from Kintbury Publishing is a book of easy weight bearing and resistance exercises to strengthen bone and muscles at an age when they are depleting. WONDERFUL WAYS WITH WEIGHTS by Pauline Eborall and Pat Furber can be obtained by order from www.kintburypublishing.co.uk or by contacting Pauline on email: pauline@kintbury.co.uk for further details.
The Corner Stores
Jessie & Simon Johal welcome you to KINTBURY CORNER STORES, one of Kintbury's many assets, open daily and supplying general grocery, greengrocery, confectionery, tobacco, stationery, newspapers, magazines, greeting cards,
Post Office and National Lottery
Wines, Spirits & Beers.
Suppliers of Handy Gas
Video Hire
Newspaper deliveries.
Opening hours:
6.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
8.30-1 p.m. Sunday
Telephone 01488 658358
KINTBURY BOWLS CLUB
You'll find us cosily situated behind the Jubilee Sports Centre, surrounded by beech hedges which do a great job when a keen wind is blowing! The Club has been running since 1925.
Our membership has fluctuated from a dozen to nearly 90 and at present it stands at about 60. We welcome new members of all ages and the choice is there to enjoy friendly roll ups or some serious league games. The green is in excellent condition due to the dedication of our greenkeepers and we have a small bar so can enjoy a drink with visiting teams after matches.
 All new applicants have to go through the formality of being proposed and seconded and the annual membership fee for 2006 is £55.00 per person and the season runs from late April to end of September.
Car parking is never a problem and new members find everyone extremely friendly and helpful. We play most local clubs and hold club competitions which are played on a knockout basis for trophies, which are presented to the winners at a presentation dinner at the club at the end of each season.
If you would like further information or would like to join us, please contact our present secretary, Mrs Janet Rogers Telephone 01635 41550 or 15 Cheviot Close Newbury RG14 6SG.
THE BELLS OF ST MARY - KINTBURY
The Tower Group
The first historical mention of bells in Kintbury is in the Commissioners' Inventory of 1552, in the reign of Edward VI:
'Kyntbury iiij belles in the steple and a saunce bell.. . a sakaring belle'.
It is likely that these were all recast to provide the current 4th, 6th, 7th and Tenor bells; the sixth around 1576 and the others in 1629-30. The original four-bell frame survived for over 300 years until 1922 - the two later bells cast in 1669 and 1702 were squeezed into pits around it.
It is thought that the Tenor, together with the original Second and the Fifth bells, were cast in the parish by an itinerant founder, Nicholas Boulter, who also cast some of the bells at Lambourn and Buckland. At that time it was common practice for church bells to be cast either adjacent to a church or close by and this is often commemorated in many parishes by the name given to localities, such as Bellfields or Bell Lane.
The Third was cast by Robert Cor of Aldbourne, the Sixth by William Knight II and the Fifth by Henry Knight II, both of Reading.
The two newest bells, cast by Alan Hughes at Whitechapel Foundry were added in 1995, one being in memory of Sir Gordon Richards who had lived in the village for many years.
A complete refurbishment of the bells and ringing chamber was finally completed in 1995 and the bells were blessed during a visit to Kintbury by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, when she came to unveil a plaque to Sir Gordon Richards. This fine bronze by William Newton, who was also a jockey and lived in the village, can be seen on the North wall of the Nave.
The first peal (of Plain Bob Major) on the new eight took place on 20th January 1996.
A number of plaques in the ringing chamber record when the bells have rung for special occasions, such as for the Queen Mother's funeral, the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the Millennium, local weddings and on various occasions in remembrance of a former ringer. Many peals of varying complexities have been rung on these bells - a peal lasting just over three hours - and they have proved a favourite choice for visiting ringers from as far afield as Philadelphia in the U.S.A. and Australia
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To celebrate the rehanging in 1995 Kintbury now has its own method - Kintbury Surprise Major - this being composed by Geoff Dodd, a well-known local ringer who has himself rung well over 3,000 peals to date.
The colour of the new rope sallies was chosen as blue and gold, corresponding to Gordon Richards' racing colours. A trick of the light changes the colour of these to maroon as they move during ringing.
The bell (known as 'Little Moppy') from the Paddock frequented by Sir Gordon at Windsor racecourse was donated to St. Mary's at this time and is now hung in the belfry as a Sanctus bell. At the same time a further bell was donated and this is inscribed each year with the name of the current winner of the Derby. In the Autumn each year the Guest of Honour at the Sir Gordon Richards Memorial concert in the church is invited to chime Sir Gordon's own bell in the tower. The first year, in 1995, this was undertaken by the winner of the Derby, Walter Swinburn. The Derby bell can be seen mounted on a stand close to the pulpit.
Kintbury Bellringers are privileged to have a very pleasant chamber in which to ring, the walls of which contain a pictorial record of the refurbishment and the Queen's visit, together with photographs and details of the many tours which the ringers have undertaken to widely different parts of the country. Being probably one of the more sociable band of ringers in the country, Kintbury Bellringers have numerous social events during the year, as well as their tours and outings and also have a reputation for their home-made wine. Visitors are always welcome at practices on a Thursday night or to help with ringing on Sunday mornings.
Contact numbers are: 01488 658660 or 658670.
Details of all Church bell ringing in the Newbury area can be found at www.heathwaite.u-net.com/nb.html
THE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE
Inkpen Road, Kintbury (01488) 658076
ADULT FITNESS CLASSES
£3.50 per class members £4.00 non members
Monday; 7.30pm-8.30pm Kick Start Monday
Tuesday; 10am-11am Mum's Bums and Tums (Crèche available)
Tuesday 7pm-8pm Body Fusions
Thursday; 10am-11am Step and Dance (Crèche available)
Friday; 10am-11am Intermediate Mums Bums & Tums (creche available)
(take it that one step further)
Body Fusions mixes tradituional training exercises with the body sculpting and combat moves for a comlete body workout, but at your own pace.
CHILDRENS 10 WEEK COURSES
Gymnastics Improvers Mondays at 4.30 and 5.15 pm
Gymnastics Beginners Wednesday at 3.30 pm
(£36.50 members and £39.50 non members)
Short Tennis Beginners (ages 5+) Wednesday 4.15pm and 5pm
Improvers Friday 5pm and 7pm
(£38.00 members and £41.00 non members)
Bookings now being taken
Other Children's Activities
Kindergym for pre-school children is on Tuesdays during term time at 11.30 am £2.00 per child.
Kintbury Kittens parent and toddler group is held on Wednesdays in term time 10am - 12noon.
Under 8's football, Thursdays 5.40pm (term time only) £3.00 per child
The Hall may also be hired for badminton/short tennis/table tennis (6.00 per court per hour for members, £8.00 for non members).
To take advantage of the lower members rates and to support the Centre, why not take out an annual membership? Family membership £20.00 per annum, individual membership £15.00 per annum.
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO HELP IN THE CRECHE WHEN REQUIRED. PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS IF YOU THINK YOU CAN ASSIST US.
The Jubilee Centre is a registered non-profit making community facility sponsored by West Berkshire Council.
KINTBURY VOLUNTEER GROUP
Provides a 'Good Neighbour' Service in the village, issuing a guide to village activities & local and public services. Offers a volunteer drivers service, a monthly lunch group, monthly Tea Dances and a Handibus Shopping Service in co-operation with Hungerford's CHAIN Community Service.
None of these activities would be possible without willing volunteers and an extra pair of hands is always welcome, either driving or to help with monthly lunches. Currently long distance drivers to Reading, Oxford and Swindon Hospitals are very urgently needed.
If you are interested please ring Heather Turner (Chairman) on 01488 658805
Registered Charity No 1060884
The Kintbury Volunteer Group have recently published a sequel to 'A Century Remembered'
published for the Millenium. The latest book is a history book but is also about the present day village which we all know and love.
To obtain a copy of the book please send a cheque for £7.50 plus postage & packing to
Kintbury Volunteer Group,
Thatcher's Yard,
Church Street,
Kintbury
RG17 9TR.
Please see postage rates printed below:-
United Kingdom £1.50 Europe £3.00 United States £3.50 Australia £3.50
Viltis
Arts & Handcrafts From Lithuania
 Welcome to the world of thought, quality and imagination.
Viltis showroom opened its doors to the first customers late autumn, 2001 with a unique range of handcrafted products by young artists and experienced craftsmen from Lithuania. In the Lithuanian language the word Viltis means hope or aspiration, and you cannot find a better word to express the shop owner's aim best.
  Sigita Pagdin, the owner of the company, came to the UK several years ago and, having spent many years in international trade in her native Lithuania, saw a huge potential for high quality linen and unique, unusual giftware items. Her aim to promote the works of Lithuanian people through small private companies and individual buyers has proved to be successful. The number of customers is steadily increasing, word of mouth and internet advertising bringing people from various parts of the country.
Whether you are looking for an unusual gift for someone special or something unique for yourself, a visit to Viltis is a good place to start.
  We are easy to find : Viltis
2 Church Street
Thatcher's Yard
Kintbury
RG17 9TR
 Tel: 01488 657 317
Fax: 01488 658 923
Email: info@viltis.co.uk
Web Site: www.viltis.co.uk
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1. FOILPRINT
We have been printing Wedding and Funeral Stationery, Business & Christmas cards and other items for people in the village and close-by areas for around the last 20 years, as well as Gold-blocking village memorabilia such as leather bookmarks and coasters.
We operate a personalized service and can offer some very individual designs to anyone who would like something 'just that little bit different'.
2. METALPRINT
Our unique process allows us to print photographs on metal plaques in very fine detail. These can be taken from colour photographs but the process (derived from a specification for nameplates for use at sea by the U.S.Navy) currently only allows these to be printed in black & white and shades of grey, although a limited range of colours can be used for blocks of text or line drawings such as borders.
Our plaques are suitable as permanent commemoratives for many events such as awards, tree plantings, weddings, family trees and historical records of occasions such as births, house purchase, etc. We have bellringing peal plaques in over 400 churches throughout England, Wales, the U.S.A. and Australia. Various types of mounting boards are available if required.
KINTBURY PARISH MAGAZINE
Editor: Gill Clements
We also produce 'The Fisherman' - the monthly Parish Magazine for Kintbury. This is edited and printed by us in booklet form and contains news of the past month's and forthcoming events in Kintbury, together with other useful information. Copies are available from a number of outlets in the village and are delivered individually to subscribers' homes.
There is normally a waiting list for advertisers, although occasional 'one-offs' are available when space permits.
Contacts for all the above: Derek or Gill Clements on 01488 658670 (Tel & Fax) or email metalprint@aol.com |
Volunteer to save lives in your community!
The Volunteer Centre West Berkshire is working in conjunction with the Royal Berkshire Ambulance NHS Trust to set up a team of volunteer community responders in your area. Community responders are trained in resuscitation techniques, including the giving of oxygen and use of defibrillators.
Why do we need Community Responders?
- 300,000 heart attacks happen each year
- 160,000 people die of coronary heart disease before reaching the age of 65
- Someone dies of coronary heart disease every 3 minutes
- Single largest cause of early deaths in Great Britain and Ireland
- Most will die before the ambulance arrives
- Only 5% will survive
- 85% have the potential to survive
- Chances of survival reduces by 10% for every minute defibrillation is delayed
 Who are Community Responders?
Community Responders are NOT sent in place of the ambulance, they bridge the gap between the 999 call and the arrival of the paramedics, they are part of the
co-ordinated approach to saving lives
If you want to find out more about becoming a Community Responder
Call Volunteer Centre West Berkshire 01635 49004
www.volunteerwestberks.org.uk
e-mail:info@nvb1.fsnet.co.uk
A Partnership to save lives
The Royal Berkshire Ambulance Trust, Rotary Club of Newbury
Volunteer Centre West Berkshire and the Greenham Common Trust have come together to promote this new initiative
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R.J Boulton Master Thatcher
Member of:
The National Society of Master Thatchers
The National Council of Master Thatchers
The Oxon,Berks & Bucks Master Thatchers Society
Winners of the Best long straw house 1997
Best thatched roof 2004
www.rjboulton.co.uk.co.uk
Contacts for the above: Bob Boulton, The Maples, Wantage Road, Eddington, Hungerford RG17 0PJ or telephone 01488 683000 Mobile
07770 403655
www.rjboulton.co.uk
Kintbury - Home of Kintbury Properties & the Kintbury Web Site
For further details of any of our services contact mike@kintbury.co.uk
If you wish to add your local business, club, charity or event to the Kintbury Web Site, please contact us:-
TELEPHONE : 01488 658797 MOBILE 079905 71004
Mike Eborall
8 Station Road : Kintbury : Hungerford : Berkshire : United Kingdom : RG17 9UP
Contact Mike on email: mike@kintbury.co.uk
for brochure or further details.
Last updated 26 FEBRUARY 2008 S
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