What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings
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THURSDAY
The Dundas Arms, Outdoor Cinema Tour 2025, Mamma Mia! 7pm. Whether you’re a devoted cinephile or just looking for a unique way to spend a summer evening, our tour promises classic films, delicious food, and award-winning Butcombe beers – all in the great outdoors. Tickets are just £5 per person and include entry plus a pint of Thatchers, Peroni Capri or a soft drink.
FRIDAY
The Dundas Arms, Outdoor Cinema Tour, The Breakfast Club, 7pm.
Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, Peters Disco, 8pm-11pm .
SATURDAY
Jumble Sale, Padworth Village Hall, 2pm. In aid of The Wessex Cancer Trust.
Wash Common Community Library fundraising Book Sale, 10am-noon. Go along and pick up a bargain from the selection of adult books, children’s books and jigsaws.
The Dundas Arms, Outdoor Cinema Tour, Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone, 2pm; Gladiator II, 7pm.
Inkpen Fete, Recreation Ground, from 1.30pm, disco 6pm- 10pm. Sharky & George Games, Dog Show, mobile bar, tug of war, food stalls. All proceeds to Inkpen Primary School.
SUNDAY
Watermill Family Fête, from noon. Have a go at some traditional fete activities and try your hand at some crafts. Take part in the world famous duck race, or get creative and have your face painted! Or relax, enjoy some live music on the lawn from local groups, Three Rivers Community Choir & Front Page Rouge, with refreshments from the bar. Browse the fabulous stallholders and treat yourself to some sweet treats, artisan craft products or a plant or two, all while raising important funds for The Watermill, to support the theatre’s artistic programme and community outreach work. Parking will be limited, so please try to car share where possible. £3 / U16s £1.50.
Choral Evensong, at St. Mary’s Church Speen RG14 1SA, 6pm. Beautiful music, followed by refreshments, Everyone is very welcome to attend.
Newbury Rotary presents Mayor of Newbury’s Summer Variety Concert at the Corn Exchange, 2pm-5pm.The line-up will include a band from the Good Vibes academy, solo and choir singers, contemporary dance and a performance of handbells – something for everyone! Tickets £6.25 from box office: www.cornexchangenew.com or 01635 522733.
The Dundas Arms, Outdoor Cinema Tour, Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone, 2pm; The Goonies 5pm
WEDNESDAY
Stockcross & Surroundings History Association, Stockcross Village Hall, 2pm. Talk on Building Hitler’s Empire: Forced and Slave Labour in the Third Reich by Mirek Gosney, great-grandson of a Czech labourer. £5 non-members including refreshments, pay at door.
Summer Afternoon Teas at St Mary’s Church, Aldworth, every Wednesday in July, August & September, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Delicious homemade cakes in the company of The Aldworth Giants. For further details and to book groups contact: Gill Wilding (01635) 578624 or gillwilding@hotmail.com
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,
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.
Sunday, July 6: two-course lunch £9.50 – Noon
Monday to Friday: two-course lunch + tea/coffee just £8.50 – Noon
Monday, July 7: Relax & Read – 1.30pm
Tuesday, July 8: Chair exercises – 11.15am
Tuesday, July 8: Bingo – 1.30pm
Wednesday, July 9: Crafting – 10.30am
Thursday, July 10: Flower arranging – 10.30am
Friday, July 11: Singing for Fun – 10.30am
Friday, July 11: Prize Bingo – 1.30pm
Visit www.fairclosecentre.org/activities/
Fair Close urgently needs volunteers to help with activities, lunches and meals on wheels. Even two hours per week will help.
To find out more please call (01635) 40488 or visit www.fairclosecentre.org/ get-involved/
