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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.

Rare works by Pangbourne painter and polymath fetch £71,400 at auction

21 June 2025
Rare works by Pangbourne painter and polymath fetch £71,400 at auction

Rare works by Pangbourne painter and polymath fetch £71,400 at auction

21 June 2025

Sale of works by Mortimer Menpes, who built Pangbourne’s Iris Court and set up fruit farms in Purley-on-Thames doubles pre-sale estimate.


Head down to Hungerford’s free Children’s Arts Festival on The Croft today

21 June 2025
Head down to Hungerford’s free Children’s Arts Festival on The Croft today

Head down to Hungerford’s free Children’s Arts Festival on The Croft today

21 June 2025

Try out circus skills, print a T-shirt, bang out some beats, make some pots, do some cooking and enjoy book-related activities with author B.Ware.


Cromwell Singers’ summer concert in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

21 June 2025
Cromwell Singers’ summer concert in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

Cromwell Singers’ summer concert in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

21 June 2025

Remember: a programme of music evoking memories of people, places and events that have shaped our lives.


Strong storytelling makes connections at New Era

20 June 2025
Strong storytelling makes connections at New Era

Strong storytelling makes connections at New Era

20 June 2025

Wash Common theatre offered an evening of a trio of delightful short plays brought together with the title Only Connect.


Bumtickler opens excellent evening of folk fusion

20 June 2025
Bumtickler opens excellent evening of folk fusion

Bumtickler opens excellent evening of folk fusion

20 June 2025

Multinational, multilingual trio Michell, Pfeiffer & Kulesh originate from Russia, Germany and England.


What’s on this week in West Berks

19 June 2025
What’s on this week in West Berks

What’s on this week in West Berks

19 June 2025

Your community events listings.


Our hitlist of this week’s arts & entertainment

19 June 2025
Our hitlist of this week’s arts & entertainment

Our hitlist of this week’s arts & entertainment

19 June 2025

What’s on in and around West Berkshire.


Help shape a new mural celebrating Greenham Common at The Base this summer

19 June 2025
Help shape a new mural celebrating Greenham Common at The Base this summer

Help shape a new mural celebrating Greenham Common at The Base this summer

19 June 2025

Whether it’s family bike rides, birdwatching, the weekly Parkrun or memories of the American airbase, The Base would love to hear your stories.


Compton Players unleash a monster

19 June 2025
Compton Players unleash a monster

Compton Players unleash a monster

19 June 2025

Peter Watt’s bold adaptation of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde brings the classic tale of identity, violence and fear into a modern world.


Are We There Yet? A thought-provoking new show for Refugee Week

18 June 2025
Are We There Yet? A thought-provoking new show for Refugee Week

Are We There Yet? A thought-provoking new show for Refugee Week

18 June 2025

While the powerful continue to hoard more than they could spend in a lifetime, the rest of us are left wondering: will it ever change?.


Magical drama from India to Indiana

18 June 2025
Magical drama from India to Indiana

Magical drama from India to Indiana

18 June 2025

The Vanishing Elephant is inspired by the true story of magician Harry Houdini making an elephant disappear in New York in 1918.


Newbury is marking the release of the new Superman film with an exclusive Hero Screening

17 June 2025
Newbury is marking the release of the new Superman film with an exclusive Hero Screening

Newbury is marking the release of the new Superman film with an exclusive Hero Screening

17 June 2025

Special screening will include a free copy of All Star Superman No.1 – the iconic comic that inspired James Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel.


Young people can step into the spotlight of career opportunities in the arts as Beyond the Stage returns for its second year

16 June 2025
Young people can step into the spotlight of career opportunities in the arts as Beyond the Stage returns for its second year

Young people can step into the spotlight of career opportunities in the arts as Beyond the Stage returns for its second year

16 June 2025

Industry professionals offer insight into career pathways and experiences, including stage management, marketing, fundraising, outreach and technical.


New exhibition tells the story of local people and the River Thames

15 June 2025
New exhibition tells the story of local people and the River Thames

New exhibition tells the story of local people and the River Thames

15 June 2025

Royal Berkshire Archives’ new exhibition includes records from the earliest settlers to interviews with current users of the river.


Top-tier comedy comes to Aldermaston without the big-city price tag

15 June 2025
Top-tier comedy comes to Aldermaston without the big-city price tag

Top-tier comedy comes to Aldermaston without the big-city price tag

15 June 2025

The stellar night of stand-ups includes Marcus Brigstocke, Tom Ward and Elaine Fellows.


Three Rivers Shine through the rain

14 June 2025
Three Rivers Shine through the rain

Three Rivers Shine through the rain

14 June 2025

Audience of 200 forgot the inclement weather as they were entertained by the 55-strong choir, joined by 30 pupils of Kennet School Chamber choir.


Kingsclere panto picks up NODA awards

14 June 2025
Kingsclere panto picks up NODA awards

Kingsclere panto picks up NODA awards

14 June 2025

Group picks up Accolade of Excellence and Highly Commended Best Pantomime in the South East Region.


Morris dancers keep 500-year-old tradition alive at The Bell at Aldworth

13 June 2025
Morris dancers keep 500-year-old tradition alive at The Bell at Aldworth

Morris dancers keep 500-year-old tradition alive at The Bell at Aldworth

13 June 2025

As the sun went down, Icknield Way Morris from the Vale of the White Horse and Kennet Morris danced outside the award-winning pub.


Steve Fletcher, Suzie Fletcher, Will Kirk and Kirsten Ramsay are hitting the road with The Repair Shop Live

13 June 2025
Steve Fletcher, Suzie Fletcher, Will Kirk and Kirsten Ramsay are hitting the road with The Repair Shop Live

Steve Fletcher, Suzie Fletcher, Will Kirk and Kirsten Ramsay are hitting the road with The Repair Shop Live

13 June 2025

The Repair Shop is stepping out of the barn and onto the stage for an exciting new live tour.


What’s on in West Berks this week?

12 June 2025
What’s on in West Berks this week?

What’s on in West Berks this week?

12 June 2025

Free listings of your charity and community events.


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