Battlefield walks and food festival on the menu today (Sunday)

On October 27, 1644 Newbury once again became the site of conflict between the royalists and parliamentarians during the English Civil War.
While the battle itself was not decisive, with casualties high on both sides, the royalists were left severely weakened and retreated north.
The aftermath of the battle also led to the reformation of parliamentarian forces into the New Model Army, which ultimately led to their victory in the war.
Civil War historian Simon Marsh and the Mayor of Newbury, Anthony Pick, will manoeuvre guests across the site and provide details of the battle.
The first walk will explore the western side of the battlefield and will commence at 10.30am at the entrance to Speen recreation ground.
Another walk is scheduled for 2.30pm outside Shaw House, which served as a royalist headquarters during the battle.
The Battlefield Trust is raising funds towards an interpretation panel about the battle, which will be sited at Shaw House.
A panel marking the First Battle of Newbury in 1643 is already installed at Wash Common.
There will be a charge of £10 per person for one or both walks, which will go towards the panel.
The Thatcham Festival of Art and Leisure also continues today.
Food stalls will be the centre of attention at the Frank Hutchings Hall in Bradley Moore Square, with a range of culinary delights, including chutneys, ciders, Turkish and Mexican dishes along with 'currywurst' and unusual German foods.