What’s on in West Berkshire this week
Thursday
John Lawson’s Circus, Memorial Hall Field, Bath Road, Thatcham.
Popular circus returns with two performances every day from Thursday to Sunday.
Carers information and advice event, Kennet Shopping Centre, 10am to 4pm.
Information and advice stalls run by local charities that support carers, and West Berkshire Council Adult Social Care.
Friday
Burdwood Surgery information event, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, 9am to 4pm.
Drop by to find out about local support and services for carers.
Saturday
Renartgades Modern Makers Fair, Waterside Centre, Newbury, 10am to 4pm, free.
A hand picked selection of some of the best makers, bakers, crafters, artists, creative shop owners and food/drink producers in the local area.
Stoke Row Steam Rally, Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7PU, Saturday and Sunday, £10.
This year’s rally will have over 900 exhibits, including full size and miniature steam engines, military vehicles, vintage cars, a wild west reenactment display and much more.
Stockcross Summer Fete, Stockcross Primary School, 12pm to 3pm, £1.
Child entry free, all welcome.
Newbury Chamber Choir performance, St Mary’s Church, Shaw, 7pm, £15.
Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare together with a selection of English madrigals. Tickets include refreshments. Under 18s go free.
Sunday
Hungerford Food and Artisan Market, Croft Field Centre, 10am to 1pm, free.
Local food and artisan stalls, live music, street food, plants and cooking demonstrations.
Padworth and Aldermaston Wharf Craft & Produce Show, Padworth Village Hall, 12pm to 4.30pm, free.
Rhythm & Relaxation Modern Jive Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance, Shaw Social Club, 2pm to 5pm, £10 in advance or £11 on the day.
Unlimited free tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cakes all afternoon and fully licensed club bar with free parking.
Wednesday
Berkshire Family History Society meeting, West Berkshire Museum, 2pm to 4pm, £5.
Talk titled ‘Finding great-grandad: a practical introduction to tracing WW1 soldiers’ given by Mike Cooper. Free to members. Non-members are asked to donate £5 towards costs.
