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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.

Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

03 July 2025
Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

03 July 2025

The Firkin Saga: Brewing up entrepreneurial adventures and pioneering tales with the Prince of Ales.


Serving up the goss on Wimbledon

03 July 2025
Serving up the goss on Wimbledon

Serving up the goss on Wimbledon

03 July 2025

Anyone for Tennis? at West Berks Comedy Festival later this month.


Britain’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone to tour his uplifting live singalong show

03 July 2025
Britain’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone to tour his uplifting live singalong show

Britain’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone to tour his uplifting live singalong show

03 July 2025

Gareth invites audiences to join him in a celebration of music that’s shaped his life – and been the soundtrack to so many of ours.


Take part in their world-famous duck race and have some fun at the Watermill fête

02 July 2025
Take part in their world-famous duck race and have some fun at the Watermill fête

Take part in their world-famous duck race and have some fun at the Watermill fête

02 July 2025

The popular event raises important funds for The Watermill, to support its artistic programme and community outreach work.


It’s all in the Sartin DNA

01 July 2025
It’s all in the Sartin DNA

It’s all in the Sartin DNA

01 July 2025

Following in their late father Paul Sartin’s footsteps, brothers Will and Joe gig at ACE Space.


A history of ourselves

30 June 2025
A history of ourselves

A history of ourselves

30 June 2025

In Inez Aponte’s solo show Un/Earthed she weaves together three strands of storytelling that have made her the person she is.


Mid-17th century wooden 'Baby House' doll - just 14cm - sells in Newbury for whopping £14,880

30 June 2025
Mid-17th century wooden 'Baby House' doll - just 14cm - sells in Newbury for whopping £14,880

Mid-17th century wooden 'Baby House' doll - just 14cm - sells in Newbury for whopping £14,880

30 June 2025

The doll, thought to be Charles II or his brother James II was bought at the SAS auction by an American private collector.


In pictures: the first look at rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at The Watermill

29 June 2025
In pictures: the first look at rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at The Watermill

In pictures: the first look at rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at The Watermill

29 June 2025

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical told by the Watermill’s trademark actor/musicians, seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.


Would people today convict a woman for murder if there were sufficient mitigating factors?

29 June 2025
Would people today convict a woman for murder if there were sufficient mitigating factors?

Would people today convict a woman for murder if there were sufficient mitigating factors?

29 June 2025

An intriguing sense of a retrial happening as the audience watches Yasmin Sidhwa’s contemporary version of 1928 expressionist drama Machinal.


Powerful testimonies resonate in Refugee Week theatre project

28 June 2025
Powerful testimonies resonate in Refugee Week theatre project

Powerful testimonies resonate in Refugee Week theatre project

28 June 2025

Rank & File theatre company committed to working with asylum seekers, refugees, and those with visible and non-visible disabilities.


The fine art of horseracing

28 June 2025
The fine art of horseracing

The fine art of horseracing

28 June 2025

Art inspired by three thousand years of horse racing since ancient days up to the first Newbury race card in 1905.


On the streets with Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway

28 June 2025
On the streets with Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway

On the streets with Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway

28 June 2025

Creation Theatre’s brilliant promenade performance through Oxford reviewed by JON LEWIS.


BBC’S Bunny Campione auctions bunny collection

27 June 2025
BBC’S Bunny Campione auctions bunny collection

BBC’S Bunny Campione auctions bunny collection

27 June 2025

In a first for SAS, Bunny was invited onto the rostrum to be the auctioneer, something she has not done since her Sotheby’s days.


Countdown to Newbury Racecourse’s biggest-ever Party in the Paddock summer series

27 June 2025
Countdown to Newbury Racecourse’s biggest-ever Party in the Paddock summer series

Countdown to Newbury Racecourse’s biggest-ever Party in the Paddock summer series

27 June 2025

Discounted tickets for Björn Again and Clean Bandit end tomorrow.


Knockout guitarist, soulful Denny Ilett guests at Pangbourne Jazz Club next weekend

26 June 2025
Knockout guitarist, soulful Denny Ilett guests at Pangbourne Jazz Club next weekend

Knockout guitarist, soulful Denny Ilett guests at Pangbourne Jazz Club next weekend

26 June 2025

Denny's musical explorations span jazz, blues, big band, contemporary classical, orchestral, rock, soul, funk and psychedelia.


What’s on this week in West Berkshire: your community listings

26 June 2025
What’s on this week in West Berkshire: your community listings

What’s on this week in West Berkshire: your community listings

26 June 2025

There’s lots going on in and around Newbury. Send us details of your events for the free listings.


Better is Peace than Always War - a positive reminder

26 June 2025
Better is Peace than Always War - a positive reminder

Better is Peace than Always War - a positive reminder

26 June 2025

Pangbourne Choral Society’s moving concert marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe.


This week’s arts & entertainment hotlist

26 June 2025
This week’s arts & entertainment hotlist

This week’s arts & entertainment hotlist

26 June 2025

Jesus Christ Superstar rocks the Watermill while Northern Soul keeps the faith in Oxford - here’s our pick of the week.


Solstice at Wasing: the spirit of the 60s and 70s lives on

26 June 2025
Solstice at Wasing: the spirit of the 60s and 70s lives on

Solstice at Wasing: the spirit of the 60s and 70s lives on

26 June 2025

The Solstice festival at Wasing was certainly an antidote to relentless consumerism and mobile phone doom scrolling.


St Gabriel’s Sister Act wins an ‘Oscar’ at London awards ceremony

26 June 2025
St Gabriel’s Sister Act wins an ‘Oscar’ at London awards ceremony

St Gabriel’s Sister Act wins an ‘Oscar’ at London awards ceremony

26 June 2025

‘Moment of immense pride’ as production wins National School Theatre Award for Best Ensemble.


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