What’s on this week in West Berkshire
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THURSDAY
and Sunday, ENJOY home-made cakes at Sherborne St John Watermill. Mill House, on the picturesque Wey Brook, is opening its curated garden to the public. Free car parking and children not charged for entry. Adults £5 . Entrance fees donated to the National Garden Scheme charity. Bramley Church benefits from the sale of refreshments. The garden is open only twice this year, from 2pm. It closes at 6pm. More details at ngs.org.uk/ gardens/mill-house-rg24
THE Dundas Arms, Butcombe Outdoor Cinema Tour 2025, big screen outdoors: Wicked, 7pm. Spend a summer evening of classic film, delicious food, and award-winning Butcombe beers. Fancy dinner before the film? Book a table via the pub website. Bring your own blankets etc to stay warm.
FRIDAY
ROYAL British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, games night.
THE Dundas Arms: Dirty Dancing, 7pm. (Details see Thursday).
BEENHAM Wind Orchestra Band annual fun family musical evening Band on the Rec, Beenham Village Recreation Ground (7.30pm, free). Bring family, friends and rugs/chairs. Enjoy a barbecue by the Six Bells and ice creams by Dave’s Ices.
SATURDAY
THE Dundas Arms: Mufasa: The Lion King, 2pm, Top Gun Maverick 7pm. (Details see Thursday).
ROYAL British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, band The Soultones, 7.30pm-late, entry £5, £7 non members.
KINGSCLERE Music Festival - can't go to Glastonbury - come and enjoy live music on your doorstep. Event in two parts: free afternoon fun for all outside and in, with live music and entertainment, a range of attractions and food vendors, until 6pm then ticketed session inside from 7pm, on two staages, music suitable for all tastes - acoustic , electric and all things in between , single artists and groups. £10 donation helps support the whole event and gives access to the indoor ticketed event.
SUNDAY
ROYAL British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, tea dance, 1.30pm-4pm, entry £4, all welcome .
NEWBURY and Thatcham Repair Café at Frank Hutchings Community Hall, RG18 4QH, 10am-12.30pm. Bring your items, whether household and garden items, or other items such as textiles and toys, for free repairs. Coffee and tea available. More details at https://tinyurl.com/ NTRepairCafe.
THE Dundas Arms: Paddington in Peru 5pm, Top Gun Maverick 7pm. (Details see Thursday).
TUESDAY
GRAEME Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band , 12noon - 2pm. This month guest: trumpeter Ben Cummings .
WEDNESDAY
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
