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Here's how to join Newbury's Great Cecilia Sing-A-Thon

01 February 2021
Here's how to join Newbury's Great Cecilia Sing-A-Thon

Here's how to join Newbury's Great Cecilia Sing-A-Thon

01 February 2021

Virtual chain of singing planned for March 6 Janet Coxwell and The Cecilia Consort are on a mission to get us all singing again. Three lockdowns have…


Thatcham actor plays Phil Spector in West End show

30 January 2021
Thatcham actor plays Phil Spector in West End show

Thatcham actor plays Phil Spector in West End show

30 January 2021

Tina Turner musical put on hold on opening night The new cast for the West End production of TINA The Tina Turner Musical, nominated for 12 Tony awards…


A big Happy Birthday to Apollo Big Band!

28 January 2021
A big Happy Birthday to Apollo Big Band!

A big Happy Birthday to Apollo Big Band!

28 January 2021

20 year anniversary this month JAZZMAN George Wicks has been in touch to remind us that Newbury’s Apollo Big Band has just had a big birthday. “It’s…


My Wild Life photo competition deadline extended by Newbury Corn Exchange

26 January 2021
My Wild Life photo competition deadline extended by Newbury Corn Exchange

My Wild Life photo competition deadline extended by Newbury Corn Exchange

26 January 2021

Entries will be accepted until February 21 Last month the Corn Exchange launched the My Wild Life photography competition, inspired by the return of the…


Newbury College students share experience of past year in Corn Exchange film premiere

26 January 2021
Newbury College students share experience of past year in Corn Exchange film premiere

Newbury College students share experience of past year in Corn Exchange film premiere

26 January 2021

Museum of Listening (The Work Edition) is an exploration of work and careers The Corn Exchange, along with 39 other arts centres across the country, has…


Great rehearsed reading of Mike Bartlett's Intervention

23 January 2021
Great rehearsed reading of Mike Bartlett's Intervention

Great rehearsed reading of Mike Bartlett's Intervention

23 January 2021

On demand until end of March An Intervention, at The Old Fire Station, Oxford, in front rooms everywhere until March 31 Review by JON LEWIS CLARE Lizzimore’s…


Olly Murs back on track to party at Newbury Racecourse this summer

23 January 2021
Olly Murs back on track to party at Newbury Racecourse this summer

Olly Murs back on track to party at Newbury Racecourse this summer

23 January 2021

Rescheduled gig on August 14 PLANS for Olly Murs’ Party in the Paddock last year came to a grinding halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but he’s…


Newbury's theatre movers & shakers in The Stage 100

20 January 2021
Newbury's theatre movers & shakers in The Stage 100

Newbury's theatre movers & shakers in The Stage 100

20 January 2021

NWN first to recognise importance of Zoom theatre AT least three of those listed in the prestigious Stage 100 – normally recognising the most powerful…


Watermill partner venue for digital production starring Dunkirk's Fionn Whitehead

20 January 2021
Watermill partner venue for digital production starring Dunkirk's Fionn Whitehead

Watermill partner venue for digital production starring Dunkirk's Fionn Whitehead

20 January 2021

Bagnor theatre will benefit from Dorian Gray ticket sales Oxford Playhouse, The Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, New Wolsey theatre and Theatre…


Hungerford Bookshop says #Stay-home-and-read

18 January 2021
Hungerford Bookshop says #Stay-home-and-read

Hungerford Bookshop says #Stay-home-and-read

18 January 2021

Heads-up on fiction to look forward to There are some fantastic new books to look forward to in 2021 and while the lockdown is in place it’s a great…


Newbury painter inspired by English country gardens

17 January 2021
Newbury painter inspired by English country gardens

Newbury painter inspired by English country gardens

17 January 2021

South African Tanya Reid in @newburytoday gallery TANYA Reid is a painter mainly working in oils but sometimes watercolour and/ or mixed medium. “I…


Listen to Newbury busking band's sound for these times

16 January 2021
Listen to Newbury busking band's sound for these times

Listen to Newbury busking band's sound for these times

16 January 2021

The Station's new release Start Again N2 readers may remember that much-loved Newbury busking band The Station released their first Christmas single in…


How to watch a demonstration of the Thrussell & Trobbs foot-warmer, toe-tickler and ankle-polisher

16 January 2021
How to watch a demonstration of the Thrussell & Trobbs foot-warmer, toe-tickler and ankle-polisher

How to watch a demonstration of the Thrussell & Trobbs foot-warmer, toe-tickler and ankle-polisher

16 January 2021

Video of Newbury sculptor’s latest wacky creation will put a smile on your face Here’s  a bit of fun - we thought it would cheer our readers…


You can't head north, so 2,000 celtic musicians come to you

15 January 2021
You can't head north, so 2,000 celtic musicians come to you

You can't head north, so 2,000 celtic musicians come to you

15 January 2021

19-day Celtic Connections festival features 300 events in 30 venues Celtic Connections 2021 goes digital - across 19 days, the festival will present over…


Newbury Corn Exchange appeal raises whopping £126k in 3 months

15 January 2021
Newbury Corn Exchange appeal raises whopping £126k in 3 months

Newbury Corn Exchange appeal raises whopping £126k in 3 months

15 January 2021

Fund the Future campaign exceeds target , but efforts redouble for 2021 There's some much-needed good news from the Corn Exchange this week. Since the…


Contactless Creativity helps people living in West Berkshire stay creative

15 January 2021
Contactless Creativity helps people living in West Berkshire stay creative

Contactless Creativity helps people living in West Berkshire stay creative

15 January 2021

Newbury Corn Exchange online tasks THE Corn Exchange Contactless Creativity project helps people living in West Berkshire stay creative. Running since…


Friends of West Berks Museum wound up

11 January 2021
Friends of West Berks Museum wound up

Friends of West Berks Museum wound up

11 January 2021

Support group set up after refurbishment in 2014 The Friends of West Berkshire Museum has been wound up and all residual monies are being given to the…


Master blacksmith forging through lockdown in rural Pewsey Vale

10 January 2021
Master blacksmith forging through lockdown in rural Pewsey Vale

Master blacksmith forging through lockdown in rural Pewsey Vale

10 January 2021

An artisan's experience In 2007 Melissa Cole was awarded a prestigious Bronze Medal from The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths in recognition of the blacksmithing…


Winter trees: another seasonal painting from our Newbury Today online gallery

09 January 2021
Winter trees: another seasonal painting from our Newbury Today online gallery

Winter trees: another seasonal painting from our Newbury Today online gallery

09 January 2021

Clive Eastland's pastels capture the elusive qualities of light and shade Winter Trees, another atmospheric seasonal painting from the @newburytoday online…


And the good news: Wonder Woman 1984 available for home viewing

09 January 2021
And the good news: Wonder Woman 1984 available for home viewing

And the good news: Wonder Woman 1984 available for home viewing

09 January 2021

Order in the popcorn and enjoy Gal Gadot as the perfect superhero When Wonder Woman was released in mid December, few cinemas were open. The good news…


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