What’s on across West Berkshire and North Hampshire this week
Friday
Unplugged Open Mic night, at Ace Space, Newbury, from 7.30pm-10.30pm. Tickets £5 on the door. Performers free. Showcasing the very best in music, poetry and comedy.
Peter’s Disco, Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, from 8.30pm-11pm. All welcome.
Saturday
History Day, by Newbury District Field Club, St Mary's Church, Shaw. Arrive 9.30am for 10am start. Speakers and topics include Dr David Peacock (Almshouses in Newbury) Penelope Stokes (The Foundling Hospital), Simon Marsh (The Battles of Newbury), Anne-Marie Kerr (The History of Penicillin) and David Willetts (Relief in Need). Entry free. Lunch and refreshments cost £5. Contact David Clow on clow@ntlworld.com to book.
Thames Valley Police Force Open Day, from 10am to 4pm at the force training centre in Sulhamstead. More than 60 exhibitors including the Forensic Investigation Unit, Roads Policing and Major Crime as well as partner agencies including NPAS, Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service, SCAS and the force’s Search and Rescue Teams. Demonstations throughout the day by the Public Order Department, Dog Section, Mounted Section, Firearms and Tactical Cycle Teams. Live music, talks, family entertainment and refreshments.
Open House, Code Ninjas, London Road, Newbury. Free children’s event, including game building and STEM activities, every Saturday in September. For ages five-16. Drop in from 1pm-3pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book sale, Wash Common Community Library, Glendale Avenue, 10am to 12pm. Come along and browse the adult and children's books for sale and bag a bargain. Free entry. More details from friendsofwclibrary@gmail.com
Enborne & Hamstead Marshall Flower Show & Fete, from 2pm-4pm at Hazel Paddock, Church Lane, Crockham Heath (opposite Enborne Primary School). Tombola, raffle, stalls, BBQ, East Woodhay Silver Band, classic cars and refreshments.
Jumble Sale, Padworth Village Hall, from 2pm. In aid of St John the Baptist, Padworth.
Blue Light Disco, Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, from 7pm-late. All welcome.
Sunday
Hungerford Heritage Festival, from 10am-3pm. Includes ferret racing, thatching demonstration, have a go at traditional crafts, stalls, street food, live music. Free entry. Croft Field, RG17 0HY.
Churches Together Newbury Area week of prayer event, St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Time of worship and prayer, starting at 6pm. Visit ctnablog.wordpress.com for more details
Monday
Poetry Group, Wash Common Community Library, Glendale Avenue, 3pm: an informal and friendly group. This week’s theme is New Poets. Free event.
Churches Together Newbury Area week of prayer event, The Well in Thatcham, starting at 7.30pm. Visit ctnablog.wordpress.com for more details.
Tuesday
Community Forum on 'The Planning Process in West Berkshire', at Henwick Rugby Club, Thatcham, at 6pm. An opportunity for residents and stakeholders to discuss planning proposals and issues impacting our neighbourhoods. Also available on Zoom. Anyone wishing to attend must register in advance and questions must be submitted by midday on Friday (September 6) by emailing CommunityForumQuestions@westberks.gov.uk
Wednesday
Berkshire Family History Society - Newbury Branch, face to face meeting and talk by Robert Chicken, entitled ‘A Quiet Life’, at West Berkshire Museum, Newbury, from 2pm-4pm. Entry free to members. Non-members are asked to donate £5 towards costs.
Stockcross & Surroundings Historical Society talk: 'D-Day with references to the Newbury area' by Sue Ellis at The Sutton Hall, Stockcross, 2pm. Non-members £5 includes refreshments. Members free.
Churches Together Newbury Area week of prayer event, The Potters Cabin on Pigeons Farm Road in Greenham - an hour reflecting on the work of community organisations including the Bus of Hope, Street Pastors and Loose Ends, from 12.30pm. Visit ctnablog.wordpress.com for more details.
Churches Together Newbury Area week of prayer event, an introduction to a style of Bible reading, Lectio Divina, will be given at St Mary’s Church in Shaw from 7.30pm. Visit ctnablog.wordpress.com for more details.
