The Lambourn Almshouses opened their doors to the public on Friday, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the historic homes situated beside the church. The event provided an opportunity to explore the almshouses and learn more about their role in providing accommodation for those in need. A highlight of the Read more…
For over 500 years, the Lambourn Almshouses have provided homes for people in need. Now, one of its newest residents is settling in, marking a major milestone in his life. Having spent a few weeks his new home, he’s already feeling the difference. Until now, his accommodation had always been Read more…
Exciting developments are underway at the historic Methodist Chapel site in Lambourn. The Grade II listed chapel, acquired by the Lambourn Almshouses in 2017, is being transformed to provide much-needed homes for the community. Inside the chapel, significant progress has been made: new floors and walls have been constructed, and Read more…
Despite the biting cold, construction work is steaming ahead beautifully! The chapel now boasts a brand-new roof, and the east wall has been completely rebuilt—it’s looking fantastic. The floor slab has been poured, neatly covering the new drains beneath. On top of that slab, the interior walls of the flats Read more…
17th October 2024 Work on the Methodist chapel site is progressing well despite the challenging weather conditions. The timber-framed end wall has been removed, successfully separating the two buildings in preparation for the construction of a new brick and concrete block wall. Throughout the process, all salvageable bricks have been Read more…
The recent Open Door event at the Lambourn Almshouses was a tremendous success, attracting a large number of visitors keen to see first-hand what almshouse accommodation looks like. Guests were given the opportunity to tour one of the newly refurbished homes, which showcased the high standard of care and attention Read more…
Lambourn Almshouses has launched the buy-a-brick fundraiser. Help us reach our funding goal by buying a virtual brick towards the Methodist Chapel conversion to 9 homes for those who have fallen on hard times. When you make a donation, as an acknowledgement, your name will be recorded in our buy-a-brick Read more…
6 September 2024: Work is progressing well on the Methodist Church site. The modern toilet block has been demolished and the main church is being stripped back to the walls to stabilise the structure. The end point is nine new affordable homes for Lambourn.
The former Methodist Chapel in Lambourn, a cherished part of the village’s history, is being given a new purpose by the Lambourn Almshouses. The once-bustling place of worship and education is undergoing a thoughtful transformation into housing for those in need, ensuring it continues to serve the community in a Read more…
12 August 2024: The long-anticipated development project to transform the former Methodist Chapel into additional almshouses will commence construction towards the end of August. This project marks a significant milestone for our community and the Lambourn Almshouses, promising to deliver 9 additional much-needed homes for those in need in Lambourn. Read more…