Following the Government announcement on 16th July confirming the incorporation of West Berkshire and two southern Oxfordshire district councils into a new unitary authority, we have arranged for Cllr. Jeff Brooks to speak to us about Devolution and the new Ridgeway Council. Though the Government paused the process on 7th September, the assumption is that […]

Donnington Grove is an outstanding 18th-century house, built in the 'Strawberry Hill' style, just outside Newbury. David looks at the history of the house and its occupants, including connections with Beau Brummell and the East India Company, along with visiting literary figures, royalty and Prime Ministers. David Peacock researches, writes and talks on the history […]