Trustees, residents, friends and many of those who have worked alongside Pete Penfold over the past quarter of a century gathered at Sheepdrove Farm for a retirement lunch filled with warmth, gratitude and reflection. The celebration was generously hosted at the Sheepdrove Conference Centre by Rosie Kindersley, whose kindness provided Read more
The Lambourn Almshouses recently welcomed Carolyn Sims for a site visit as work nears completion on the conversion of the former Methodist Chapel and adjoining site into nine new almshouse homes. The project has been made possible through many generous donors and a substantial loan from Charity Bank, whose long Read more
The Trustees of the Lambourn Almshouses are very pleased to share some important and positive news. Adele Swadling has taken on the role of Clerk to the Trustees, succeeding Pete Penfold. Pete has served in this role with great care and commitment, following in the footsteps of both his father Read more
2025 has been one of the most exciting and transformative years in the long history of the Lambourn Almshouses. Significant progress has been made on the chapel site development, bringing us much closer to providing nine new, high quality homes, while at the same time continuing to care for and Read more
The Lambourn Almshouses’ ambitious chapel site development is now entering its final phase, with work progressing rapidly both inside and out. Landscaping has begun around the site, and inside the new homes the finishing touches are being added, including fitted kitchens, modern bathrooms, wooden floors and a beautiful oak staircase Read more
Please note that the period to submit applications has now closed Part-time: 15 hours per week (flexible)Salary: £16 per hourLocation: Home Working and at the Isbury Almshouses, LambournStart Date: 5 January 2026 Our clerk will retire in early 2026 and the Trustees of the Lambourn Almshouses are seeking to appoint Read more
The construction of nine new homes at the Lambourn Almshouses is progressing extremely well and remains firmly on schedule for completion by January 2026. On the site of the five new-build homes, work has now reached roof level. Roofing tiles are currently being stacked and laid, giving the buildings their Read more
The work on the Methodist chapel site is progressing extremely well. The transformation of this historic building into much-needed housing for local people has entered an exciting phase. Inside the old chapel itself, the new apartments are really beginning to take shape. The wiring and plumbing are now in place, Read more
There’s real excitement around the Methodist chapel site in Lambourn, where the Almshouse development is progressing at a tremendous pace. What was once a cherished place of worship is now well on its way to becoming a new chapter in the village’s history and a vital one at that. The Read more
New College, Oxford recently hosted a celebratory dinner in honour of its 500-year association with the Lambourn Almshouses, one of England’s enduring examples of charitable housing. The Warden and Trustee of the Almshouses, Miles Young, welcomed a group of benefactors and guests to a special evening within the college’s historic Read more