Once Upon a Bus was devised and launched in partnership with MonkeyIslandLane.org
"Being of interest to the residents and guests of Monkey Island Lane and the local area."
TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE
on the area's local character
TO CELEBRATE AND PROMOTE
our local history and culture
TO UNITE AND SUPPORT
for a safe, secure & scenic place to live
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MonkeyIslandLane.org has always supported any and all efforts to preserve, re-establish and develop our iconic neighbours the Bray Studios film and television facility at Water Oakley cf. braystudiosredevelopment.co.uk
The Monkey's Trumpet First Edition 2026
Being A Gazette ~ Or a Journal of Good News from Monkey Island Lane
Monkey Island Lane Visitor's Map
A quick guide to the area
Monkey Island Radio
Being sounds of interest to locals, visitors and all curious sorts
"Beyond the Village Green" Full audiobook
Mabel Coppins was born and educated in the Berkshire village of Holyport, she wrote Beyond the Village Green in the early 80’s and the first edition was privately published in 1983. It was reprinted twice. Mabel passed away in March of 2013. We are grateful for the book that she left for future generations to learn from and enjoy, as well as the many lives she touched in her 92 years. Every effort has been made to contact the present day copyright holder, after a diligent search this recording has been made available for educational purposes and the benefit of the local community with the kind permission of the extant contributors. As per Mabel's wishes, you can support children and adults living with sight loss in Berkshire at berkshirevision.org.uk
Keeping the Lane Safe
We have a well established and active Neighbourhood Watch operating on Monkey Island Lane. Together we can make our neighbourhood an even safer, securer place for residents and businesses: KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS!
We can improve security in our neighbourhood simply by knowing who our neighbours are, looking out for each other, and reporting and sharing suspicious behaviours and anti-social activities, between ourselves and the Police - quickly. By knowing what's going on in our area at any time, we can maintain the appropriate vigilance, and assist in successfully deterring and/or prosecuting criminal behaviour. The neighbourhood policing team should be contacted via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre: JUST DIAL 101 That's "ONE ZERO ONE". Always call 999 in an emergency.