We publish regular news updates to keep our residents, the community, our donors and all stakeholders up to date with developments. Here you can access all news articles published.
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Building work progresses at a pace
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 […]
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Walls, Walls, Walls….
When choosing materials for the new walls, we kept in mind the almshouses 500-year heritage and our goal of building something that will stand strong for the next 500 years. That’s why we opted for solid concrete blocks – they’re great for soundproofing and built to last. Inside the chapel, […]
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Chapel Site Update
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 […]
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Almshouse development continues at a pace
The development of the Methodist Chapel site to construct new homes for the Lambourn Almshouses is progressing well, with several key milestones recently achieved. The reconstruction of the chapel roof is nearing completion, a significant step that ensures the building is weatherproof and ready for further internal work. Alongside this, […]
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New Homes Project is progressing well
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 […]
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Open Door at Lambourn Almshouses
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 […]
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Buy-a-Brick fundraiser launched
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 […]
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Work is progressing
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.
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Construction will start on 23 August
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 […]
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Construction starts in August!
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. […]