What’s on in the West Berks oommunity this week
There’s loads going on this week:
FRIDAY
Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, band Rockits. 8.30pm-11pm. All welcome.
Compton Players present the world premiere of a bold new adaptation of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, reimagined for the stage by local writer and director Pete Watt. at Compton Village Hall, followed by a Q&A session with the cast, adaptor and director – offering a rare glimpse behind the curtain into the adaptation process and themes that shaped this unique retelling. Tickets available on the door or at www.comptonplayers.co.uk
SATURDAY
Open Labyrinth Garden, wildflower count, crafts & tea, East Garston Quaker Meeting House, RG17 7EX, 3pm-5pm, Free entry.
Woolton Hill & Highclere Village Market, Thorngrove School, Highclere, 10am-1pm. More than 50 stalls including local produce. Freshly-cooked hot brunch rolls. To get you in the mood for the Women’s European Championships, have a go at the free Beat the Goalkeeper competition hosted by Woolton Hill Argyle Football Club. Tea Room by Bridge for Young People
Pangbourne Rotary Club fundraising Dragon Boat Racing at the Pangbourne Fete. Racing starts 10am, where Purley Park Trust and West Berkshire Homeless will be the main beneficaries.
ACE Space, St Nicolas’ Road, Newbury, Michell, Pfieffer and Kulesh. 7pm doors, 8pm show. All-female close harmony folk trio brings together the exciting talents and exquisite voices of award-winning singers and songwriters Odette Michell, Karen Pfeiffer and Daria Kulesh. https://www.odettemichell. com/mpk
And Sunday, Razzamataz performing arts groups showcase their work at Arlington Arts, Snelsmore. Join the Razz students on a journey through the worlds of commercial pop and music theatre, featuring songs from many hit shows as well as favourites from the pop and commercial world. So sit back and let them Put A Little Love in Your Heart as they go into Overdrive…. https://arlington-arts.com/
WEDNESDAY
Falkland Surgery Open Evening, 7pm, organised by the Patient Participation Group. All patients and staff of Falkland Surgery welcome to attend.
AND AT FAIR CLOSE
THERE are a number of events taking place at Fair Close Centre this coming week.
Everyone is welcome to go along to any of the activities taking place each week.
Find out more at www.fairclosecentre.org/ activities or call (01635) 40488.
Monday to Friday: Two-course lunch + tea/coffee just £8.50 – noon
Monday, June 16: Relax & Read – 1.30pm
Tuesday, June 17: Chair exercises – 11.15am
Tuesday, June 17: Bingo – 1.30pm
Wednesday, June 18: Crafting – 11.30am
Friday, June 20: Singing for Fun – 10.30am
Friday, June 20: Prize Bingo – 1.30pm
If you are organising a charity or community event and would like to be included in these free listings, please email details – type of event, time, venue, date and contact – to report@newburynews.co.uk
