Wassail, litter pick, fun run and artisan market: what's on in West Berkshire and North Hampshire
Looking for something to do this weekend? Take your pick from markets, family entertainment in Parkway and a fun run fundraiser at Greenham Common.
Saturday 26
And Sunday 27, Kids Corner Train and Bumper Carz fun, Parkway Shopping, 10.30am-4.30pm.
Wassail, Hampstead Norreys Shop Orchard, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Fun family event with all the noise and celebration of a traditional Wassail. Andy Fowler will lead a drumming workshop. There will be kings, queens and blessings for the trees and we’ll follow this all up with some circus skills. To really get into the swing of things, bring along a pan and wooden spoon (it’ll take a lot to wake the trees up!). Tickets £5 per person available from HNCS or by emailing hncshop@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 27
February Litter Pick, Moorside Kennet Heath, 10am-11am. Meet at the Moorside Community Centre on Kennet Heath. You can collect all the equipment you need - picker, bag hoop, hi viz and bags and then head out picking. Please bring reusable gloves and a reusable water bottle.
Young People and Children First Family Fun Run, Greenham Common, please arrive between 10.15am and 10.45am. Start times will be staggered. A fun and light-hearted event sticking to paths so off-road pushchairs should be fine and children must be supervised at all times. Money raised will be used to upgrade a bathroom at one of the charity’s properties. Children and people of all ages are welcome to walk, jog or run a 3km route on Greenham Common. Dogs on leads are very welcome. A maximum of 50 runners are permitted at this event (as agreed with Bucks, Berks and Oxon Wildlife Trust) so please purchase tickets £15 in advance. Tickets and more information www.jumblebee.co.uk/YPACFFunRun
Newbury Artisan Market, 10am-4pm. Quality produce, original art, designer crafts and sizzling street food will fill Northbrook Street.
Antique & Vintage Market, Hungerford Town Hall, 9.30am-3.30pm. Free entry
Tuesday, March 1
Kintbury Wildlife Group, Coronation Hall, Kintbury, 7.30pm. Member of the Berkshire Bat Group Rachel Richards will give an illustrated talk on British bats, their habits and habitats. She will show the threats they face and how they are important for diversity. All are welcome. Visitors £2. More details from (01488) 209054.
