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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.

‘I really want to give something back’: Thatcham artist’s exhibition for Newbury Cancer Care

17 September 2025
‘I really want to give something back’: Thatcham artist’s exhibition for Newbury Cancer Care

‘I really want to give something back’: Thatcham artist’s exhibition for Newbury Cancer Care

17 September 2025

Sue Lee rediscovered her passion for painting during her battle with breast cancer.


Creative Commons and crafty bases….

16 September 2025
Creative Commons and crafty bases….

Creative Commons and crafty bases….

16 September 2025

Greenham brimmed with creativity, community and celebration, as two remarkable events drew crowds to experience the joy of the arts.


Clare Balding in town this afternoon to support the Old Library Campaign

16 September 2025
Clare Balding in town this afternoon to support the Old Library Campaign

Clare Balding in town this afternoon to support the Old Library Campaign

16 September 2025

An Audience with Clare Balding will see her discuss her debut novel and reflect on her career in broadcasting and her personal connection to the area.


Crime writer Felix Francis returns to the Lambourn horseracing world in his latest novel

16 September 2025
Crime writer Felix Francis returns to the Lambourn horseracing world in his latest novel

Crime writer Felix Francis returns to the Lambourn horseracing world in his latest novel

16 September 2025

Dick Francis’ bestselling son coming to Hungerford on Sid Halley book tour.


The Bell at Aldworth is CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year

15 September 2025
The Bell at Aldworth is CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year

The Bell at Aldworth is CAMRA Regional Pub of the Year

15 September 2025

The best in the South Central region, it will now battle it out for the chance to be named CAMRA’s overall Pub of the Year.


Swedish sisters set ACE Space on fire!

15 September 2025
Swedish sisters set ACE Space on fire!

Swedish sisters set ACE Space on fire!

15 September 2025

Baskery are so much more than Queens of Banjo Punk - were you there?


Marlborough restaurateur Rick Stein’s Countdown to Christmas!

14 September 2025
Marlborough restaurateur Rick Stein’s Countdown to Christmas!

Marlborough restaurateur Rick Stein’s Countdown to Christmas!

14 September 2025

Hot on the heels of his previous sold-out tours, multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur, writer and presenter is heading out on the road again.


Beenham Wind Orchestra blows up a storm to celebrate group’s 25th anniversary

14 September 2025
Beenham Wind Orchestra blows up a storm to celebrate group’s 25th anniversary

Beenham Wind Orchestra blows up a storm to celebrate group’s 25th anniversary

14 September 2025

Wind Band Workshop with award-winning conductor, composer and arranger is open to all.


Have a go at spinning or braiding at museum exhibition

13 September 2025
Have a go at spinning or braiding at museum exhibition

Have a go at spinning or braiding at museum exhibition

13 September 2025

Exhibition A Canopy of Trees showcases skills of the Kennet Valley Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers.


Globetrotting Harry Ensemble chamber choir coming to Douai Abbey

13 September 2025
Globetrotting Harry Ensemble chamber choir coming to Douai Abbey

Globetrotting Harry Ensemble chamber choir coming to Douai Abbey

13 September 2025

Beautiful music by Giovanni Palestrina from the 16th century, Santa Pesci and Maria Rosa Coccia from the 18th century and more contemporary works.


Robert Harris headlines Festival of Words for Newbury’s Old Library Campaign

12 September 2025
Robert Harris headlines Festival of Words for Newbury’s Old Library Campaign

Robert Harris headlines Festival of Words for Newbury’s Old Library Campaign

12 September 2025

All on one day at the Corn Exchange: two talks featuring a panel of best-selling authors, a writers meet-up and their biggest quiz yet.


Greenham Decontamination Suite opening to the public

11 September 2025
Greenham Decontamination Suite opening to the public

Greenham Decontamination Suite opening to the public

11 September 2025

Heritage Open Days at Cold War relic so popular a waiting list has been set up.


What’s on this week?

11 September 2025
What’s on this week?

What’s on this week?

11 September 2025

Our pick of arts & entertainment in and around Newbury.


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

11 September 2025
What’s in West Berks: this week’s community listings

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

11 September 2025

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


Joe Hicks is back on track with new single

11 September 2025
Joe Hicks is back on track with new single

Joe Hicks is back on track with new single

11 September 2025

Newbury singer songwriter lost his way after the death of his father, but with the support of friends channelled his grief into making new music.


Blues don’t come better than this

11 September 2025
Blues don’t come better than this

Blues don’t come better than this

11 September 2025

‘Brilliant!’ Paul Jones and Dave Kelly reviewed at Arlington Arts.


Sun shines down on popular show

10 September 2025
Sun shines down on popular show

Sun shines down on popular show

10 September 2025

Unexpected brilliant sunshine greeted the organisers of the 82nd Aldermaston & Wasing Show as they arrived at The Old Mill to set up on Sunday.


Join the big weekend at Greenham

10 September 2025
Join the big weekend at Greenham

Join the big weekend at Greenham

10 September 2025

The Base Festival of Arts and Crafts plus circus, dance, street theatre and more at Greenham Common celebrations.


Protest opera to raise funds for medical aid for Palestinians comes to Hungerford

09 September 2025
Protest opera to raise funds for medical aid for Palestinians comes to Hungerford

Protest opera to raise funds for medical aid for Palestinians comes to Hungerford

09 September 2025

Local composer Edward Lambert - former Newbury Chamber Choir conductor - returns with work featuring the Bible and bombs.


All The Lovely Things, a vibrant art show at The Blackbird cafe.

08 September 2025
All The Lovely Things, a vibrant art show at The Blackbird cafe.

All The Lovely Things, a vibrant art show at The Blackbird cafe.

08 September 2025

Ramsbury artist Georgie Weedon captures ‘the aliveness of things, the beauty, with pre-emptive rose tinted glasses’.


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