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Newbury's Speen War Memorial : so much history behind a simple print

30 July 2020
Newbury's Speen War Memorial : so much history behind a simple print

Newbury's Speen War Memorial : so much history behind a simple print

30 July 2020

Highlights of West Berkshire Museum's Collection Highlights from the West Berkshire Museum Collection: Speen War Memorial: A pen and ink drawing by AJ…


Watermill opens with sell-out socially-distanced Sherlock

29 July 2020
Watermill opens with sell-out socially-distanced Sherlock

Watermill opens with sell-out socially-distanced Sherlock

29 July 2020

Summer performances in Bagnor theatre garden The Watermill burst back to life tonight (Wednesday) with a socially-distanced open air Sherlock Holmes spoof…


Bees, marauding chickens and a moon-gazing hare

28 July 2020
Bees, marauding chickens and a moon-gazing hare

Bees, marauding chickens and a moon-gazing hare

28 July 2020

Tadley artist makes the most of lockdown IF lockdown has taught us one thing it’s how quickly life can change, says Tadley artist KATY STEVENS... Before…


Whitchurch's Modern Artists Gallery breaks out of lockdown with Scottish show

25 July 2020
Whitchurch's Modern Artists Gallery breaks out of lockdown with Scottish show

Whitchurch's Modern Artists Gallery breaks out of lockdown with Scottish show

25 July 2020

Surprise for those who know Stuart Buchanan's work I HAVE missed visiting my favourite local gallery in Whitchurch-on-Thames and chatting to its inspiring…


New rule on face coverings in force tomorrow (Friday)

23 July 2020
New rule on face coverings in force tomorrow (Friday)

New rule on face coverings in force tomorrow (Friday)

23 July 2020

Must be worn in shops and supermarkets or risk £100 fine Face coverings will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from tomorrow (Friday, July 24). Under…


The playful potter

23 July 2020
The playful potter

The playful potter

23 July 2020

Visit Katherine Kingdon in @newburytoday's online gallery Ladybird OVER the last year things had started to ramp up for ceramicist Katherine Kingdon,…


Rick Astley Newbury Racecourse gig postponed

22 July 2020
Rick Astley Newbury Racecourse gig postponed

Rick Astley Newbury Racecourse gig postponed

22 July 2020

Singer songwriter's Party in the Paddock rescheduled Rick Astley’s Party in the Paddock gig scheduled for September 19, has been called off due…


Back from Covid brink: Newbury's Watermill announces summer season

22 July 2020
Back from Covid brink: Newbury's Watermill announces summer season

Back from Covid brink: Newbury's Watermill announces summer season

22 July 2020

The show goes on in Bagnor theatre garden THEY'RE back! After several difficult months of closure, the Watermill has today announced a summer of outdoor…


What a find! West Berkshire hoard of 8 gold Iron Age coins

20 July 2020
What a find! West Berkshire hoard of 8 gold Iron Age coins

What a find! West Berkshire hoard of 8 gold Iron Age coins

20 July 2020

Discovery made by four metal detectorists in Wokefield Highlights from the West Berkshire Museum Collection The Wokefield Hoard by museum volunteer Pam…


In search of idyllic England: the Bucklebury bowl turner

19 July 2020
 In search of idyllic England: the Bucklebury bowl turner

In search of idyllic England: the Bucklebury bowl turner

19 July 2020

George Lailey became famous, but he never wanted to change his simple lifestyle Highlights from the West Berkshire Museum collection George Lailey 1869-1958.…


Don't try to pigeonhole Doris Brendel

18 July 2020
Don't try to pigeonhole Doris Brendel

Don't try to pigeonhole Doris Brendel

18 July 2020

Daughter of renowned pianist Alfred Brendel has very much followed her own path Some may remember last year’s Newbury Spring Festival concert at…


Some Newbury Spring Festival treats for the weekend

17 July 2020
Some Newbury Spring Festival treats for the weekend

Some Newbury Spring Festival treats for the weekend

17 July 2020

Live performance streaming While Newbury Spring Festival wasnn't able to present the usual fortnight of world-class music in May, not everything has come…


It's a wrap for Newbury's Watermill theatre

14 July 2020
It's a wrap for Newbury's Watermill theatre

It's a wrap for Newbury's Watermill theatre

14 July 2020

Missing Theatre Live tape spreads message of Covid-19's impact The Watermill Theatre has joined theatres up and down the country taking action to highlight…


Not just for bumpkins, this was the original West Berks workshirt

13 July 2020
Not just for bumpkins, this was the original West Berks workshirt

Not just for bumpkins, this was the original West Berks workshirt

13 July 2020

Highlights of the West Berkshire Museum : smocks With children’s smock dresses recently featured on the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, we…


Didcot Railway Centre 2999 project up for prestigious national heritage ward

11 July 2020
Didcot Railway Centre 2999 project up for prestigious national heritage ward

Didcot Railway Centre 2999 project up for prestigious national heritage ward

11 July 2020

Shortlisted museum up against tough competition THE 21-acre living museum Didcot Railway Centre – the go-to place for many local families –…


Time for tea at the Watermill, the cream of riverside theatres

11 July 2020
Time for tea at the Watermill, the cream of riverside theatres

Time for tea at the Watermill, the cream of riverside theatres

11 July 2020

Garden café opens in Bagnor WHILE the Bagnor theatre remains closed, on Monday, The Watermill will open an outdoor Riverside Café, serving lunch,…


Young voices recruited to share Newbury's lockdown experience in Unlocked & Unbolted

11 July 2020
Young voices recruited to share Newbury's lockdown experience in Unlocked & Unbolted

Young voices recruited to share Newbury's lockdown experience in Unlocked & Unbolted

11 July 2020

Corn Exchange Zoom conversations with 14-21s for theatre piece CORN Exchange is inviting young people across the country to take part in Unlocked and…


Newbury Corn Exchange responds to Oliver Dowden announcement on outdoor performance

10 July 2020
Newbury Corn Exchange responds to Oliver Dowden announcement on outdoor performance

Newbury Corn Exchange responds to Oliver Dowden announcement on outdoor performance

10 July 2020

Recommencing with a socially-distanced audience 'fantastic' Yesterday, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden announced…


Barmy Britain comes to Newbury Racecourse Car Park Party

08 July 2020
Barmy Britain comes to Newbury Racecourse Car Park Party

Barmy Britain comes to Newbury Racecourse Car Park Party

08 July 2020

Drive-in Horrible Histories - well Richard III knew a thing or two about car parks Arts Editor TRISH LEE talks to Horrible Histories’ Neal Foster…


Newbury Corn Exchange welcomes government arts support package

06 July 2020
Newbury Corn Exchange welcomes government arts support package

Newbury Corn Exchange welcomes government arts support package

06 July 2020

'We need to work fast' Today's Government announcement of a £1.57bn package of support for the arts sector in the form of emergency loans and grants…


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