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Family Owned
Established 1973
British Association
of Removers
Eco Friendly
Moves
Removals Made Easy
Find the exact package for a worry-free relocation.
All packages include…
- Removal Coordinator
A dedicated Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs. - Cover for Goods in Transit
We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available. - Carbon Footprint Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions. - Trained, Uniformed Staff
All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID. - Recycled Materials
Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. - Covers & Blankets
White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers. - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply). - Used Box Recycling Service
Flat, used boxes can be collected (location dependent, fees may apply). - Robe Cartons
Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments. - Storage Options
Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply). - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.
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Why choose Armishaws for your move...
Established in 1973, Armishaws are a family run company based here in the South West. We believe in greener removals, we’re planting 2,000 trees in the region to offset the carbon emissions of your move. We’re members of the British Association of Removers and operate to the highest standards of customer care and financial security. All our crews are trained to ensure you receive the best customer service, so you can rest assured that your possessions are well cared for in transit and in storage. With our high Trustpilot rating and reviews from so many happy customers, you can be sure that with Armishaws your move is in good hands.
Greener Moves
As part of our commitment to reducing the impact of our removals on the environment…
2,000 Trees
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
Box Recycling Service
We collect your boxes to re-use or recycle, giving you one less thing to worry about (dependent on location, fees may apply).
Recycled Boxes
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Greener Vehicles
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
Acid Free Wrapping
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Make your move greener
with Armishaws.
Additional Services
Packing Services
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Storage
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Packing Boxes
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Staying Local
Armishaws cover the surrounding area including;
- Wantage
- Lambourn
- Tadley
- Kingsclere
- Overton
- Chilton
- Hermitage
- Aldermaston
- Ramsbury
- Thatcham
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Newbury – 6 Quirky Facts
- Who Did What?!?
The rock band The Who once came to blows in Newbury. The group were playing at the Corn Exchange but band members Keith Moon and John Entwistle didn’t show up. Not wanting to let their fans down, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend started their set with members of the support act. When Moon and Entwistle finally turned up and saw they’d been replaced things came to blows and it’s alleged that Keith Moon ended the evening with a black eye and broken ankle. - Watership Down
Six miles south of Newbury is a hill named Watership Down, it is a real place sitting in the picturesque Wessex Downs. There is even a real Nuthanger Farm there. The author Richard Adams, who created the tale of rabbits using the hill’s name, grew up in Newbury and is said to have spent many happy summers playing on the downs that inspired and shaped his most famous novel. Adams wrote a number of books about animals including Shardik and The Plague Dogs. - Marmalade Sandwiches
Another of Newbury’s famous authors is Michael Bond, the creator of the much loved Paddington Bear. Other famous people to have been born or lived in Newbury include, Sebastian Faulks, (author) Keith Chegwin (TV presenter), Theo Walcott (footballer), Sir Frank Williams (F1 motorsport), Alec Hopkins (actor, Harry Potter) and Bruno Brookes (radio DJ). - And They’re Off!
The first recorded horse race in Newbury was in 1805 but it wasn’t until 1905 that Newbury Race Course opened its doors and held its first official race meeting. Home of the Hennessy Cup, the prestigious site even has its own golf course. During the First World War the race course was used to house German prisoners of war. - Booked
Newbury was recorded in the Doomsday Book and in 1086 the town had; 12 ploughs, 2 mills, woodland for 25 pigs, 11 ‘villeins’ (farmhands or surfs who were required by law to work for the local landowner), 11 ‘bordars’ peasants who had less land to work than villeins, and 51 enclosures. There’s no mention of a Starbucks or Nandos. - The Newbury Coat
Perhaps one of the finest bets ever made. In 1811 Sir John Throckmorton bet local mill owner John Coxeter that he couldn’t produce a woollen coat in a single day (sunrise to sunset). News spread, a day set and a huge crowd turned out. The sheep were shorn at 5am, the wool then had to be spun, cleaned, dyed, woven into clothe, then cut by the tailor, the pieces assembled, stitched, lining added, buttons, pockets… But the coat was finished with over an hour to spare! Coxeter won the bet and 1,000 guineas. He spent the money on 120 gallons of beer for the thirsty crowd of 5,000 who had cheered him on. They also feasted on the mutton from the two sheep!
Local Info
Schools – See the latest Newbury are Ofsted reports.
Population – Newbury’s population is 38,762 according to the You.Gov census, 2011.
Transport – A short hop from the M4 and close to the M3, Newbury sits beside the A34 which runs between Oxford and Winchester. The closest airport is Southampton (50 minutes) and trains to London can take as little as 42 minutes.
News – The local newspaper is Newbury Today.
Best of Newbury
These are our top choices;
Cobrizo Lounge
With its wonderfully eccentric décor, tantalising menus, child and dog friendly welcome and superb coffees, cakes and cocktails it’s the perfect place to meet friends.
12 Northbrook Street, RG14 1DJ
Inn at Home
With the chaos of moving home behind you, it’s time to relax and unwind. The excellent team at Inn At Home are helpful, knowledgeable and stock an amazing array of tipples.
150-151 Bartholomew Street, RG14 5HB
Saddleback Farm Shop
Select the finest ingredients from the butchers, a few treats from the bakery, peruse the farm shop and then enjoy a slice of cake in the café. All shopping should be this good!
California Farm, Brightwalton, RG20 7HR
Camp Hopson
Making department stores funky, Camp Hopson has all the wonderful traditions and customer service you’d expect, mixed with sleek design and stylish finds.
7-11 Northbrook Street, RG14 1DN
Newbury Community Resource Centre
If you have excess or unwanted furniture/bikes/homeware, then the NCRC will be happy with any donations to help families in need.
Hambridge Road Industrial Estate, Bone Lane, RG14 5SS
About Newbury
Surrounded by the North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Newbury is perhaps best known for its racecourse. A picturesque market town, it sits in the Kennet Valley, a short distance from Oxford, Winchester and Swindon with excellent commuter links and easy access to the M4.
It was a major stop for coaches (one inn alone had space for 300 horses!) before the arrival of the Great Western Railway taking London gentry from the city to Bath. Later it became known for links to nearby Greenham Common air base and the controversial Newbury bypass, both of which hit the headlines during numerous protests.
Today it is home to a number of big business, in particular telecommunications, technology and media. It’s also in a region of some great wineries, vineyards and farms, so whether you like your grapes fresh from the vine or fermented, there is certainly plenty of local produce to enjoy.
Leisure
There are two theatres, The Watermill and Corn Exchange, a cinema, three golf courses, a leisure centre with gym, swimming pool, sports hall and soft play for younger Newbury newbies. The town has excellent shops and some particularly good restaurants and eateries to enjoy and a good selection of independent shops and even a department store.
History buffs will have plenty to explore with castles and sites of historic interest in the area but if your passion is speed then both Newbury Racecourse and Donnington Park motor racing circuit are close by. Both venues also host concerts featuring major artists.
There are also miles of countryside to enjoy with the North Wessex Downs, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the real Watership Down on your doorstep.
Transport
Reading, Winchester, Oxford and Swindon are all within 30 minutes of Newbury (by car) and the M4 and M3 are both within easy reach. The nearest airport can be found at Southampton, while fast trains to London take just 42 minutes.
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