What’s on in West Berks this week: your community listings
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THURSDAY
to Sunday, Victoria Park, Hebborns Family Funfair
FRIDAY
Luke Jerram’s 7-metre artwork Helios to be displayed outside in a glade in the Pleasure Grounds of Basildon Park, until Sunday and again from 22-25 August. The sculpture combines audio and visual artistry, including the sound of the sun captured by NASA. Programme of activities includes skygazing through solar scopes, trying on space suits, Indian classical dance to the sun god Lord Shiva, yoga and BBQ on the front lawn. For more information about Basildon Park and opening times, please see the website: Basildon Park | Berkshire | National Trust
SATURDAY
East Woodhay Flower Show and Fete, East Woodhay Village Hall RG20 0AP, 2pm. A traditional village show - join us for a fun afternoon. flower and produce exhibition classes, barbecue, fete games, stalls, teas, East Woodhay Silver Band and much more. www.eastwoodhayflowershow.co.uk or telephone Diana 01635 278435 for more information.
Victoria Park, Newbury, 5.30pm-8.30pm, music: Roadhouse
Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, Country and Western dance, singer Cole Jackson, 7.45pm-10.45pm. Entry £6, all welcome .
SUNDAY
Caroline and Cindy’’s bingo, new venue at the The Club Bar and Lounge, 5 Cheap Street, Newbury, next to the train station. Raising money for local charities. Free entry, doors open 6.30pm and eyes down around 7.30pm. All cash prizes and a raffle. Everyone welcome – £12 book of six games, £1 big money flyer, £1 looney special, £1 raffle strip. Ring 07857677321 for more information.
MONDAY
Newbury and District Transport Group meeting at Kennet School Thatcham, 7pm to 9pm. Terry and Justin Foulger from Basingstoke. Terry will be showing a collection of his old railway pictures from the 1970s to the late 1980s in the first half and Justin will be showing some of his railway adventures from 2023 in the second half. Refreshments and raffle. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY
Summer Afternoon Teas at St Mary’s Church, Aldworth, every Wednesday in August and 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
St Mary’s Church, Speen, RG14 1SA is open every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm until the end of September. You are welcome to explore or enjoy a moment of peace.
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.
Monday 11: Relax & Read - 1.30pm
Tuesday 12: Chair exercises - 11.15am
Tuesday 12: Bingo - 1.30pm
Wednesday 13: Crafting - 10.30am
Wednesday 13: Fun Quiz - 13.30pm
Friday 15: Singing for Fun - 10.30am
Friday 15: Prize Bingo - 1.30pm
For more information visit https://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 call (01635) 40488 or visit www.fairclosecentre.org/get-involved/
For more information visit https:// www.fairclosecentre.org/activities/
