Members

Researching and promoting Pangbourne's heritage.

Formed in April 2023 from the Ridgeway Military and Aviation Research Group (RMARG) and the Families, Friends and Veterans of RAF Welford. RMARG was originally formed in 1991 to collect, record and preserve WW2 history from the area together with other military and aviation matters.

Meets last Thursday of the month for speaker events, starting 7.30pm at Building 42, RAF Welford and open to members. Check website for details. 

The society exists to promote an interest, not only in the local history of Thatcham and district, but also in historical matters in general. A regular series of talks by invited speakers takes place throughout the year. We have a wide range of subject matter in the talks by interpreting "historical" relevance very freely. Past talks have covered reports of visits to the ancient civilisations of the Middle East and South America, aspects of industrial, transport and agricultural history, as well as aspects of the local history of Thatcham and District. The latter where possible are given by speakers who are involved in local research. 

The Newbury Society is established for the public benefit for the following purposes in the area comprising the former Borough of Newbury together with the adjacent civil parishes:

• To stimulate public interest and educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit, and in the transport and communications serving it.
• To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit.
• To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit.
• To promote civic pride in the area of benefit.

Secretary: Graham Smith

Chairman: Dr David Peacock