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Newbury musicians mourn one of their own

26 November 2020
Newbury musicians mourn one of their own

Newbury musicians mourn one of their own

26 November 2020

Tributes to Ricky and the Gamblers' Dave Hicks Newbury musicians are mourning one of their own – guitarist Dave Hicks, one of the founder members…


Video report: Inside the set of Newbury's panto

25 November 2020
Video report: Inside the set of Newbury's panto

Video report: Inside the set of Newbury's panto

25 November 2020

Phil Cannings chats to the cast ahead of opening night next week Rehearsals are well under way for this year's socially-distanced panto Aladdin, which…


Eloise and Christian told a tale to take the prize

23 November 2020
Eloise and Christian told a tale to take the prize

Eloise and Christian told a tale to take the prize

23 November 2020

The Base announces winners of short story competition The Base at Greenham has announced the winners of its Tell a Tale short story and illustration…


Ufton Nervet artist believes in the healing power of the world around us

22 November 2020
Ufton Nervet artist believes in the healing power of the world around us

Ufton Nervet artist believes in the healing power of the world around us

22 November 2020

Francis Salvesen only launched his career last year Ufton Nervet artist Francis Salvesen only last year launched his career as an artist. Like many artists…


Newbury College students work with film and theatre makers on Museum of Listening

22 November 2020
Newbury College students work with film and theatre makers on Museum of Listening

Newbury College students work with film and theatre makers on Museum of Listening

22 November 2020

Corn Exchange collaboration one of 40 new UK projects NEWBURY College students are collaborating with award-winning theatre-maker Caroline Horton and…


Whitway potters launch chat video

21 November 2020
Whitway potters launch chat video

Whitway potters launch chat video

21 November 2020

Ceramicists reveal their sources of inspiration and how they develop from ideas to final pieces Theresa Munn, glazed piece blue THE makers at Ceramic…


Live theatre online Rich Kids: The History of Shopping Malls in Tehran

19 November 2020
Live theatre online Rich Kids: The History of Shopping Malls in Tehran

Live theatre online Rich Kids: The History of Shopping Malls in Tehran

19 November 2020

The Age of Bling Rich Kids: The History of Shopping Malls in Tehran, in front rooms everywhere 17-18 November Review by Jon Lewis When an age of austerity…


Award-winning Woolton Hill filmmaker turns her hand to children's books

19 November 2020
Award-winning Woolton Hill filmmaker turns her hand to children's books

Award-winning Woolton Hill filmmaker turns her hand to children's books

19 November 2020

Feelgood novel inspired by aunt's dolls house JEAN Maye is a producer, filmmaker and screenwriter from Woolton Hill. Already an author of non-fiction…


Lots of laughs as rehearsals get under way for Corn Exchange Newbury's Aladdin panto

17 November 2020
Lots of laughs as rehearsals get under way for Corn Exchange Newbury's Aladdin panto

Lots of laughs as rehearsals get under way for Corn Exchange Newbury's Aladdin panto

17 November 2020

Opening night December 3 Rehearsals are well under way for the Corn Exchange panto Aladdin, which opens on Thursday, December 3 and runs until Sunday,…


You could win £25,000 and support Newbury Spring Festival with West Berkshire Lottery

16 November 2020
You could win £25,000 and support Newbury Spring Festival with West Berkshire Lottery

You could win £25,000 and support Newbury Spring Festival with West Berkshire Lottery

16 November 2020

Music festival looks forward to 2021 bounce back but still needs your help NEWBURY Spring Festival manager Ashley Morris says they’re looking forward…


Pupils get All About Me printmaking down to a T

15 November 2020
Pupils get All About Me printmaking down to a T

Pupils get All About Me printmaking down to a T

15 November 2020

Woolhampton Primary School workshop part of recovery curriculum Year 6 pupils at Woolhampton Primary School were treated to a visit by Berkshire Printmakers…


Comic Al Murray wants Newbury's military jokes to support his Walking With The Wounded’s Walking Home For Christmas

14 November 2020
Comic Al Murray wants Newbury's military jokes to support his Walking With The Wounded’s Walking Home For Christmas

Comic Al Murray wants Newbury's military jokes to support his Walking With The Wounded’s Walking Home For Christmas

14 November 2020

Send your banter COMEDIAN Al Murray and Second World War historian James Holland have challenged the UK public to supply their best military jokes and…


Chris Evans' CarFest gears up for 2021 to support BBC Children in Need and other charities

12 November 2020
Chris Evans' CarFest gears up for 2021 to support BBC Children in Need and other charities

Chris Evans' CarFest gears up for 2021 to support BBC Children in Need and other charities

12 November 2020

Tickets now on sale CHRIS Evans’ family festival CarFest has announced a star-studded line up for the Covid-compliant ‘Camp’ CarFest…


The Believers are but Brothers: A dark web

12 November 2020
The Believers are but Brothers: A dark web

The Believers are but Brothers: A dark web

12 November 2020

Online theatre review Oxford Playhouse: The Believers are but Brothers, on YouTube, on Friday, November 6 Review by Jon Lewis JAVAAD Alipoor’s Edinburgh…


A toast to Knossos at West Berks Museum

07 November 2020
A toast to Knossos at West Berks Museum

A toast to Knossos at West Berks Museum

07 November 2020

Treasures from Crete Written by Michael Wilson, museum volunteer and author of recently published Into the Labyrinth: in search of Daidalos. Highlights…


Here's how you do it: Newbury's urban sketcher shares a few tips

05 November 2020
Here's how you do it: Newbury's urban sketcher shares a few tips

Here's how you do it: Newbury's urban sketcher shares a few tips

05 November 2020

New book published by artist Isabel Carmona HOT off the press – this new Urban Sketching, an artist’s guide, by Newbury artist Isabel Carmona…


Oxford Playhouse Zoom theatre review : far away and yet so close

04 November 2020
Oxford Playhouse Zoom theatre review : far away and yet so close

Oxford Playhouse Zoom theatre review : far away and yet so close

04 November 2020

Are actors ‘acting’ versions of themselves, not acting at all, or making everything up? Do You Love Me Yet?: The Oxford Playhouse in front rooms everywhere November…


'Huge blow' as Watermill theatre announces temporary closure and postpones Christmas opening

03 November 2020
'Huge blow' as Watermill theatre announces temporary closure and postpones Christmas opening

'Huge blow' as Watermill theatre announces temporary closure and postpones Christmas opening

03 November 2020

Performances today and tomorrow Following the Government's announcement on Saturday of a second national lockdown, sadly The Watermill theatre and restaurant…


12 West Berkshire pubs celebrate entries in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2021

01 November 2020
12 West Berkshire pubs celebrate entries in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2021

12 West Berkshire pubs celebrate entries in CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2021

01 November 2020

'Only the best get in' West Berkshire CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) chairman Andy Pinkard dropped by CAMRA Pub of the Year The Bell in Aldworth on Tuesday…


Newbury Corn Exchange to close Thursday in light of new Government announcement

01 November 2020
Newbury Corn Exchange to close Thursday in light of new Government announcement

Newbury Corn Exchange to close Thursday in light of new Government announcement

01 November 2020

Future of pantomime uncertain following Lockdown 2 Following the updated government lockdown information last night, the Corn Exchange and the Learning…


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