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With 25 years at the Newbury Weekly News, Arts Editor Trish, previously enjoyed a 25-year career as an arts centre director, Arts Council crafts assessor and critic.

Bond show shakes and stirs

12 July 2025
Bond show shakes and stirs

Bond show shakes and stirs

12 July 2025

Bonding: The Myth, Legend and Legacy of James Bond.


A touch of the Noël Coward about Shakespeare at the Castle

12 July 2025
A touch of the Noël Coward about Shakespeare at the Castle

A touch of the Noël Coward about Shakespeare at the Castle

12 July 2025

Debutant director Kate O’Connor’s delightful production of Twelfth Night, on the Oxford Castle terrace.


Ready for Newbury Pride today?

11 July 2025
Ready for Newbury Pride today?

Ready for Newbury Pride today?

11 July 2025

Newbury will be awash with colour, celebrations and community spirit as the people of West Berkshire celebrate the town's fourth annual Pride.

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Obituary: Artist Ken Turner

11 July 2025
Obituary: Artist Ken Turner

Obituary: Artist Ken Turner

11 July 2025

He leaves behind a body of artwork that captures his affection and knowledge of the natural world.


Cromwells certainly got that swing (doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)

11 July 2025
Cromwells certainly got that swing (doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)

Cromwells certainly got that swing (doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah, doo-ah)

11 July 2025

‘An afternoon to treasure’ in support of Alzheimer’s Society says reviewer Oliver Williams.


Street art meets nature in a brand-new immersive exhibition at The Base Greenham this summer.

10 July 2025
Street art meets nature in a brand-new immersive exhibition at The Base Greenham this summer.

Street art meets nature in a brand-new immersive exhibition at The Base Greenham this summer.

10 July 2025

To complement the exhibition, there’s fantastic family-friendly events designed to inspire creativity and bring the joy of nature to all ages.


What’s on this week in West Berks

10 July 2025
What’s on this week in West Berks

What’s on this week in West Berks

10 July 2025

The inaugural Newbury Picklefest among your free community listings.


Hot hitlist of arts & entertainment

10 July 2025
Hot hitlist of arts & entertainment

Hot hitlist of arts & entertainment

10 July 2025

Our pick of what’s on in West Berks.


Head down to the Market Place and prepare to be amazed by Gorilla Circus

10 July 2025
Head down to the Market Place and prepare to be amazed by Gorilla Circus

Head down to the Market Place and prepare to be amazed by Gorilla Circus

10 July 2025

Free show of acrobatics, rollerskating and street dance set on a giant moving treadmill.


Songs of the Bulbul, a hauntingly beautiful solo dance show, follows an ancient Persian story

10 July 2025
Songs of the Bulbul, a hauntingly beautiful solo dance show, follows an ancient Persian story

Songs of the Bulbul, a hauntingly beautiful solo dance show, follows an ancient Persian story

10 July 2025

Is the dance metaphorical? Some audience members thought about Gaza, others of political prisoners.


Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio

09 July 2025
Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio

Local artist Nick Schlee is inviting people to look around his Upper Basildon studio

09 July 2025

Prolific painter Nick Schlee works in oils and oil pastels and usually choses The Ridgeway, the river and local landscape for subjects.


Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar

08 July 2025
Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar

Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar

08 July 2025

Outstanding innovative production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar.


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08 July 2025
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08 July 2025

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Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

07 July 2025
Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

07 July 2025

Not long now until the big outdoor party weekend - tickets are still available.


In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

06 July 2025
In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

06 July 2025

‘Cheers! No one went home disappointed, apart from the dog’.


Beware a woman scorned

06 July 2025
Beware a woman scorned

Beware a woman scorned

06 July 2025

Director and writer Nick Thomas’ The Myth of Medea reviewed by Jon Lewis.


Young performers show how it’s done

05 July 2025
Young performers show how it’s done

Young performers show how it’s done

05 July 2025

The Corn Exchange was sold out for the annual Young Performers’ Showcase, a joyful celebration of dance, music and theatre.


Razzle Dazzle! 250 young people put on a show to remember

05 July 2025
Razzle Dazzle! 250 young people put on a show to remember

Razzle Dazzle! 250 young people put on a show to remember

05 July 2025

Months of hard work and preparation finally came to fruition for the young performers from Razzamataz Newbury.


Celebrating Ceramics Festival and a Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair promises a fantastic weekend of top-class craft

03 July 2025
Celebrating Ceramics Festival and a Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair promises a fantastic weekend of top-class craft

Celebrating Ceramics Festival and a Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair promises a fantastic weekend of top-class craft

03 July 2025

Craft In Focus is returning to the stunning Waterperry Gardens.


What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings

03 July 2025
What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings

What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings

03 July 2025

If you are organising a charity or community event and would like to be included in these free listings, please email us with your details.


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