 What's good about Newbury, All the things that make Newbury a nice place for you. |
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 Jul 2 2010, 06:51 PM
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It was started in a different thread but I thought it deserved one of it's own.
Clearly there are some who think Newbury is the bronx but most of us love it so lets promote it abit more. Especially to those new posters that havent yet posted and may have just moved to the area. The idea is that you post about the good things!!!  I like Greenham Common, it is a lovely open space to walk around but a space which is steeped in so much history. Did you know that the runway was dug up and used as foundations for the bypass? The racecourse, it might create a bit of traffic chaos but it's nice to have something to do on your doorstep. |
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Jul 2 2010, 06:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
Another good thing about Newbury, is that it is in the middle of anywhere and from the centre of town, you can walk into the countryside with in half an hour.
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Jul 2 2010, 07:02 PM
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The people, that fact it's big enough to have quite a few pubs but small enough so that I could walk into a fair few and see someone I know. It's also small enough for me to be able to walk in to work but large enough to (soon) boast a large shopping centre.
It's got Nepalese, Thai, Indian, French, Italian, Chinese and English restaurants. and there's also two markets a week where lots of interesting produce is sold. There's a top racecourse and the rugby team are in the second tier of national competition. |
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Jul 2 2010, 07:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 444 Joined: 25-June 10 From: Newbury Member No.: 966 |
We have a racecourse which also holds brilliant entertainers, simply red, madness etc. There is a canel running all the way through from Hungerford which makes for lovely walks/bike rides. The Corn Exchange has loads going on, there is nearly always a fete/festival/family day most weekends in the summer you can go to, the french market comes to Newbury and we have River Island
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Jul 2 2010, 09:42 PM
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Watermill Theatre although I don't spend enough time there..... Sitting by the canal eating lunch and feeding the ducklings....... Coombe gibbett having a picnic lunch and watching the paragliders or on the opposite sitting in the middle of a thunderstorm up there .... Red kites .....
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Jul 2 2010, 09:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Rosewinelover @ Jul 2 2010, 08:22 PM)  We have a racecourse which also holds brilliant entertainers, simply red, madness etc. There is a canel running all the way through from Hungerford which makes for lovely walks/bike rides. The Corn Exchange has loads going on, there is nearly always a fete/festival/family day most weekends in the summer you can go to, the french market comes to Newbury and we have River Island I like the Corn Exchange. I've seen some great acts there. I also remember going in the 70s and seeing Empire Roscoe, the DJ. Also won a stack of 45s from him. Our Rivers/ canals. |
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Jul 2 2010, 09:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (pinkfluffyclouds @ Jul 2 2010, 10:42 PM) Watermill Theatre although I don't spend enough time there..... Sitting by the canal eating lunch and feeding the ducklings....... Coombe gibbett having a picnic lunch and watching the paragliders or on the opposite sitting in the middle of a thunderstorm up there .... Red kites ..... I agree, feeding the duckling and birds. Watching the Swans etc. |
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Jul 2 2010, 10:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
QUOTE (pinkfluffyclouds @ Jul 2 2010, 10:42 PM) .... Red kites ..... Yes, Red Kites are a treat! ...and Egyptian Geese (I saw their goslings recently)! |
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Jul 3 2010, 02:54 AM
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Donnington Castle, both the view from my family home and going up for a walk around, a picnic and a roll down the hill.
The whole area around St Nic's and St Nic's itself which is a beautiful church. I love the building in which the museum is housed as well as some of the other historic buildings in the town. Griffin's the butchers on the bridge, specifically the smell of fresh sausage rolls and their amazing steak and kidney pies. |
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Jul 3 2010, 10:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (Newbury Expat @ Jul 3 2010, 03:54 AM) Donnington Castle, both the view from my family home and going up for a walk around, a picnic and a roll down the hill. The whole area around St Nic's and St Nic's itself which is a beautiful church. I love the building in which the museum is housed as well as some of the other historic buildings in the town. Griffin's the butchers on the bridge, specifically the smell of fresh sausage rolls and their amazing steak and kidney pies. I liked going to Donnington Castle on a beautiful day. |
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Jul 3 2010, 10:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
Notwithstanding we have easy access to West Berkshire Brewery's wares!
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