What's on in West Berkshire and North Hampshire: Run at Englefield, Chieveley artisan market and Downe House concert
Here is a listing of some of the events going on in and around Newbury.
Saturday 5
Run at Englefield Estate, Englefield House, Englefield. 5k & 10k (10am), and 2k fun run (9.30am). For more information and to enter visit www.letsdothis.com/gb/e/englefield-estate-5k-10k-189691
Talk, Church Centre, Shaw, 2.30pm. Slide show by Dr Paul Sievers of a Himalaya trip, followed by tea and cake and a quiz. Entry £5
Jumble Sale, Padworth Village Hall, 2pm. In aid of St John the Baptist Church, Padworth.
Artisan Market, Chieveley Recreation Ground, 9.30am to 11.30am. Quality local produce, including bread, eggs, patisseries, crafts and fresh meat.
Sunday 6
Downe House Music Showcase Concert, St John’s Church, Newbury, 7.30pm. Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, In Harmony and Prima Voce.
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Saturday 12
Civil War at Shaw House, Newbury 11am-4pm. Immerse yourself in history with a day out in the 17th Century with The Earl Rivers Regiment Muster (Members of The Sealed Knot). Discover what life was like for those who had to take up arms against their fellow countrymen. Witness soldiers training to use swords, muskets and pikes and visit some of the tradesmen and civilians who accompanied the armies. Plus Living History demonstrations inside Shaw House. Free
Sunday 13
10th anniversary of Grow Newbury Green’s first Community Orchard at Barn Crescent. Community Planting Event starting at 10am and volunteers are very welcome. In partnership with Newbury Town Council and supported by Newbury in Bloom. Find out more at www.growingnewburygreen.org.uk/
Burghclere Miniature Railway Family Running Day, Burghclere Sports and Social Club, 11am-3pm. First Family Run Day of the year. Running on the second Sunday of each month to October with the exception of September and October which will be the second Saturday of the month.
Monday 14
To March 20 Hungerford Pop Up Shop, Hungerford Printing, Courtyard Hungerford, 10am-4pm. Just in time for Mothers Day and Easter, local crafters are taking over the Pop Up..handsewing , papercraft, jewellery, resin dipped flowers and more. Do pop in and shop unique, handmade Craft
Wednesday 16
Newbury District Field Club, West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, 2pm. Richard III, History, Myths and the Man, a talk by Sue Ellis.
Friday 18
Quiz Night, 1st Newbury Scout Hut, 7pm. Adult £10, children £6. Food and a drink included in ticket price. Other games as well as the quiz. For tickets email: Alps22newbury@gmail.com
Sunday 20
Newbury Vegan Market, Market Place, 10am-3pm. Outdoor market taking place celebrating everything vegan. Plant-based food, ethical clothing, cruelty-free cosmetics and eco household products.
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
