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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.

Free summer sculpture trail in the grounds of Shaw House

29 July 2025
Free summer sculpture trail in the grounds of Shaw House

Free summer sculpture trail in the grounds of Shaw House

29 July 2025

The Orangery Lawn has been transformed into an open-air sculpture park where you can discover 85 artworks by acclaimed sculptors.


Silver celebration for Newbury group dedicated to patchwork, quilting, and all things sewing

29 July 2025
Silver celebration for Newbury group dedicated to patchwork, quilting, and all things sewing

Silver celebration for Newbury group dedicated to patchwork, quilting, and all things sewing

29 July 2025

From beginning as a small circle of keen needlewomen, Market Square Quilters have grown into a thriving community of around 50 members


When these guys rock they rock big-time!

29 July 2025
When these guys rock they rock big-time!

When these guys rock they rock big-time!

29 July 2025

Newly-formed Burning Rope gave us a mixture of new material, songs that they played as Catfish and some excellent, interesting and surprising covers.


Ding Dong! CAMRA accolades for The Bell at Aldworth

28 July 2025
Ding Dong! CAMRA accolades for The Bell at Aldworth

Ding Dong! CAMRA accolades for The Bell at Aldworth

28 July 2025

CAMRA’s West Berkshire Branch Pub of the Year and Berkshire Pub of the Year, the popular pub goes through to the regional finals.


Enjoy a glass of Pimm’s with authors, booksellers and readers in the courtyard at Hungerford Bookshop’s convivial Summer Soirée

28 July 2025
Enjoy a glass of Pimm’s with authors, booksellers and readers in the courtyard at Hungerford Bookshop’s convivial Summer Soirée

Enjoy a glass of Pimm’s with authors, booksellers and readers in the courtyard at Hungerford Bookshop’s convivial Summer Soirée

28 July 2025

‘Let's keep our fingers crossed for the sun to be shining. But fear not - a snug bookshop awaits if the rain dares to arrive’.


Newbury choir serenades 20 years of Harmony

27 July 2025
Newbury choir serenades 20 years of Harmony

Newbury choir serenades 20 years of Harmony

27 July 2025

St George’s Church was almost full to capacity for this year’s Summer Serenade.


Diamond geezers?

27 July 2025
Diamond geezers?

Diamond geezers?

27 July 2025

Arts Society Newbury’s latest fascinating talk on The De Beers Diamond Cartel: Romancing the Stone.


Celebrated tenor sings music for the accession of King Charles I tonight

26 July 2025
Celebrated tenor sings music for the accession of King Charles I tonight

Celebrated tenor sings music for the accession of King Charles I tonight

26 July 2025

John Mark Ainsley sings together with friends both vocal and instrumental St Mary-le-More church, Wallingford.


New teen thriller from Newbury author

26 July 2025
New teen thriller from Newbury author

New teen thriller from Newbury author

26 July 2025

Leon Mitchell’s Dark Dreamers goes into the Amazon top 100 thrillers… ‘open it if you dare’.


Welsh wonder: Under Milk Wood

26 July 2025
Welsh wonder: Under Milk Wood

Welsh wonder: Under Milk Wood

26 July 2025

Guy Masterson, in pyjamas and barefoot, magically brings to life the 63 voices of the small seaside town of Llareggub in a remarkable production.


Award winning blues outfit Catfish have come together with superb guitarist Alex Voysey to form new band

25 July 2025
Award winning blues outfit Catfish have come together with superb guitarist Alex Voysey to form new band

Award winning blues outfit Catfish have come together with superb guitarist Alex Voysey to form new band

25 July 2025

The three remaining members form Burning Rope following the sad death of frontman Matt Long in October - catch them in Newbury this weekend.


Hilarious adaptation of John Buchan’s The 39 Steps coming to Bucklebury

24 July 2025
Hilarious adaptation of John Buchan’s The 39 Steps coming to Bucklebury

Hilarious adaptation of John Buchan’s The 39 Steps coming to Bucklebury

24 July 2025

KATS bring the fast-paced comedy thriller to the Memorial Hall for three nights only.


A theatrical innings to savour

24 July 2025
A theatrical innings to savour

A theatrical innings to savour

24 July 2025

Creation’s joyful production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Wolfson College’s cricket field is infused with images of cricket.


What’s on this week: your community listings

24 July 2025
What’s on this week: your community listings

What’s on this week: your community listings

24 July 2025

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


The arts&entertainment hitlist for this week

24 July 2025
The arts&entertainment hitlist for this week

The arts&entertainment hitlist for this week

24 July 2025

Our pick includes a photography show, rock musical, blues, cricket-based Shakespeare and making Festival Flowers using upcycled materials.


Andrew Lloyd Webber praises Watermill after visiting their critically acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar

24 July 2025
Andrew Lloyd Webber praises Watermill after visiting their critically acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar

Andrew Lloyd Webber praises Watermill after visiting their critically acclaimed Jesus Christ Superstar

24 July 2025

Now on an extended run, the production is set to become Watermill’s best and fastest selling production to date.


A week to go for the Boxford Masques

24 July 2025
A week to go for the Boxford Masques

A week to go for the Boxford Masques

24 July 2025

The Healing Tree marks the 25th anniversary of the Masques modern revival: the community play is written and directed by local playwright Ade Morris.


Latest pictures: The Old Library is shaping up nicely

24 July 2025
Latest pictures: The Old Library is shaping up nicely

Latest pictures: The Old Library is shaping up nicely

24 July 2025

As fundraising progresses, the Corn Exchange’s new participation hub could open early next year.


Singing, dancing and fun, fun, fun at Englefield

24 July 2025
Singing, dancing and fun, fun, fun at Englefield

Singing, dancing and fun, fun, fun at Englefield

24 July 2025

Four days of singing and dancing at the Heritage Live concert series.


Singing good for the soul

23 July 2025
Singing good for the soul

Singing good for the soul

23 July 2025

Soul Reason are the essence of singing for enjoyment and bring diverse people together with a purpose of creating joyous music.


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