The PennyPost publication covers the areas of Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford, Lambourn, Downlands, Burghfield, Marlborough and Wantage and it has been keeping watch on the developments of The Almshouses of John Isbury and Jacob Hardrett in Lambourn, providing its readers with regular updates on its progress.
The Charity purchased the redundant Methodist Chapel adjacent to the current almshouses in 2017 and once plans were approved, they were able to proceed with converting the Chapel into nine additional almshouses. There is an ongoing need for social housing in the area, and these nine homes will further the aims of the charity in providing much-needed affordable housing in the Lambourn Valley.
Its really encouraging to see the build have the support of the local news and community and you can read all about the the development by clicking in the link below:
Lambournā€™s new almshouses: March 2025 update – Penny Post
The original almshouses in Lambourn date back to 1443 and the Charity has plotted their rich history on their website here.