Newbury, Berkshire

Newbury is the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in the United Kingdom. It is situated on the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, and has a town centre containing many seventeenth century buildings.

Sport

Newbury is home to A.F.C. Newbury, one of only two football clubs sponsored by Vodafone (the other being Manchester United).

Related Topics:
A.F.C. Newbury - Vodafone - Manchester United

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Newbury is also home to the rugby union club Newbury R.F.C. (also sponsored by Vodafone). In the 2004/05 season the club finished second in the National Two division earning promotion to National One and is now in the top 26 clubs nationally. Newbury had previously won National Four South (now renamed as National Three South) in 1996/97 with a 100% win record. The club was founded in 1928 and moved several years ago to its new ground at Monks Lane which has hosted England U21 fixtures.

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It is also home to a major horse-racing fixture, Newbury Racecourse. The most prestigious race in the calendar is the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup which normally takes place in late November.

Related Topics:
Newbury Racecourse - Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup

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