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National Trust reopens Basildon Park near Pangbourne, West Berkshire

19 September 2020
National Trust reopens Basildon Park near Pangbourne, West Berkshire

National Trust reopens Basildon Park near Pangbourne, West Berkshire

19 September 2020

Visitors to be welcomed back inside Palladian mansion restored by Lord & Lady Iliffe On Monday (September 21) the state rooms on the first floor at Basildon…


Newbury heritage walking trail makes Second World War connections

18 September 2020
Newbury heritage walking trail makes Second World War connections

Newbury heritage walking trail makes Second World War connections

18 September 2020

Downloadable free app for Greenham tower and museum’s joint memory walk WEST Berkshire Museum and Greenham Control Tower have joined forces to create…


Game for a laugh: Hungerford Comedy Club opens its gates at tennis courts

18 September 2020
Game for a laugh: Hungerford Comedy Club opens its gates at tennis courts

Game for a laugh: Hungerford Comedy Club opens its gates at tennis courts

18 September 2020

Popular live event returns with open air show HUNGERFORD Comedy Club returns to live performance in the town with an open air show on September 26 at…


In Memoriam flags up the victims of Covid in Newbury's Goldwell Park

17 September 2020
In Memoriam flags up the victims of Covid in Newbury's Goldwell Park

In Memoriam flags up the victims of Covid in Newbury's Goldwell Park

17 September 2020

Art installation in place until Tuesday VISITORS to Newbury’s Goldwell Park can experience a temporary art installation called In Memoriam for the…


Newbury conductor picks up baton for MS Orchestra in BBC performance at Royal Albert Hall

17 September 2020
Newbury conductor picks up baton for MS Orchestra in BBC performance at Royal Albert Hall

Newbury conductor picks up baton for MS Orchestra in BBC performance at Royal Albert Hall

17 September 2020

Tribute to Jacqueline du Pre IN the run-up to the weekend’s BBC Last Night of the Proms, last Tuesday night the One Show broadcast a moving special…


Last chance to stroll among the sculpture at Shaw House

13 September 2020
Last chance to stroll among the sculpture at Shaw House

Last chance to stroll among the sculpture at Shaw House

13 September 2020

Free Altered States show on the Orangery Lawns Altered States Open Air Sculpture Exhibition is open to visitors at Shaw House until September 27. The…


England gears-up for Civil War

12 September 2020
England gears-up for Civil War

England gears-up for Civil War

12 September 2020

Former Littlecote House armour collection returns for Dressed for Battle at Shaw House Highlights of West Berkshire Museum Collection: Dressed for Battle SEVENTEENTH-century…


Just enjoy, says Newbury artist Jacqui Franks

12 September 2020
Just enjoy, says Newbury artist Jacqui Franks

Just enjoy, says Newbury artist Jacqui Franks

12 September 2020

No secrets, simply have fun with painting advises popular teacher EARLIER this year Jacqui Franks opened her new bijou studio and gallery. It was completed…


Roots rock reggae DJ Valentino celebrates first year with Kennet Radio

12 September 2020
Roots rock reggae DJ Valentino celebrates first year with Kennet Radio

Roots rock reggae DJ Valentino celebrates first year with Kennet Radio

12 September 2020

Request a shout out on Sunday's show FRANCO Agresta is celebrating a year broadcasting on local radio station Kennet Radio 106.7. He presents the Roots…


It's good to talk, say Newbury Crafters

10 September 2020
It's good to talk, say Newbury Crafters

It's good to talk, say Newbury Crafters

10 September 2020

Catching up with old friends at Faraday Road demo event A CRAFT demonstration held by the Newbury Crafter’s Network outside Pandora’s Box…


From Venice to London for Upper Basildon artist Nick Schlee

09 September 2020
From Venice to London for Upper Basildon artist Nick Schlee

From Venice to London for Upper Basildon artist Nick Schlee

09 September 2020

Painter holds 'lockdown' show UPPER Basildon painter Nick Schlee may be no stranger to exhibiting, with solo and group shows almost every year since the…


Watermill announces autumn programme of indoor theatre

08 September 2020
Watermill announces autumn programme of indoor theatre

Watermill announces autumn programme of indoor theatre

08 September 2020

Strict safety measures will be implemented And the good news is... live theatre is returning to The Watermill auditorium in a couple of weeks. The Bagnor…


LOL comedy with Merry Wives of WhatsApp

06 September 2020
LOL comedy with Merry Wives of WhatsApp

LOL comedy with Merry Wives of WhatsApp

06 September 2020

Creation lead the way with Zoom performances Creation Theatre: The Merry Wives of WhatsApp, in living rooms everywhere, from Friday, September 4 to Sunday,…


Sculpture returns to West Leaze garden

05 September 2020
Sculpture returns to West Leaze garden

Sculpture returns to West Leaze garden

05 September 2020

30-plus contemporary artists in show that also looks back to 1969 PREPARATIONS are now well advanced for the sculpture world’s event of the year...…


Enjoy Prospero and a pint at the pub

05 September 2020
Enjoy Prospero and a pint at the pub

Enjoy Prospero and a pint at the pub

05 September 2020

Shakespeare in the Garden at Calleva Arms SHAKESPEARE in the Garden returns to Fuller’s pubs this month. The pub and hotel business is again backing…


Sculpture park opens at Shaw House this weekend

05 September 2020
Sculpture park opens at Shaw House this weekend

Sculpture park opens at Shaw House this weekend

05 September 2020

Altered States open air exhibition in the Orangery lawn THE eagerly awaited Altered States Open Air Sculpture Exhibition opens at Shaw House today (Saturday). The…


West Berkshire's Honor Atkins lifetime in farming began with one cow

03 September 2020
West Berkshire's Honor Atkins lifetime in farming began with one cow

West Berkshire's Honor Atkins lifetime in farming began with one cow

03 September 2020

Born in 1919, she retired at 81 and witnessed large changes in farming methods Highlights of West Berkshire Museum Collection Honor Atkins in the milking…


Knights from Broadway

02 September 2020
Knights from Broadway

Knights from Broadway

02 September 2020

Watermill stages charming outdoor concert production of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot Concert performance of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, in The Watermill…


Skies on fire over West Berkshire

31 August 2020
Skies on fire over West Berkshire

Skies on fire over West Berkshire

31 August 2020

Stunning sunset last night Last night’s sunset was a stunner and had photographers all around the Newbury area reaching for their cameras as the…


Newbury's 1,000 guinea bet celebrated with 120 gallons of beer for a large crowd of 5,000

30 August 2020
Newbury's 1,000 guinea bet celebrated with 120 gallons of beer for a large crowd of 5,000

Newbury's 1,000 guinea bet celebrated with 120 gallons of beer for a large crowd of 5,000

30 August 2020

Newbury Coat enters the history books Highlights of West Berkshire Museum Collection: The Newbury Coat IN June 1811, Sir John Throckmorton issued a bet…


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