What’s on in West Berkshire this week
Friday
Artisan Christmas fair, City Arts Newbury, Hampton Road, Friday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, free.
Local artists, craftspeople and traders show and sell a variety of unique work including: cards, jewellery, ceramics, painting, original prints, photography, glass art, Christmas decorations, and much more. Seasonal refreshments on offer.
Social dance, Kennet School, Thatcham, 7.30pm to 11pm.
Music by Paul Hadley. No bar. Pay at door.
Concert, Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, 8.30pm to 11pm.
Gary will be singing.
Saturday
Thames Valley Police have your say event, Northbrook Street 10am to 12pm, Retail Park 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Newbury Neighbourhood Policing Team will be present for you to discuss any crime related issues you may have happening in your community that are causing you concern. The team will also be offering crime prevention advice.
Aldworth Saturday Market’s Christmas bazaar, Aldworth Village Hall, Bell Lane, 10.30am to 12pm.
Attractions include free mulled wine and Walters Turkey tasting for customers, charity Christmas cards and gifts from RNLI, hand-knitted children’s clothes and toys in aid of the Alexander Devine Hospice, locally grown Christmas flowers and plants, homemade jams and chutneys plus handmade cards and candles. Father Christmas will be visiting the Bazaar from 11am onwards As always, potluck fruit & vegetables, groceries, and sweets plus tea bar refreshments with homemade mince pies.
Christmas bazaar, Midgham Village Hall, 11am to 2pm, free.
Tea and cake available.
Hampstead Norreys candlelit market, Manor Courtyard, 3pm to 7pm, free.
45 artisan stallholders, live music, free craft activities for children, live owls, chocolate tombola, and delicious food and drink, including mulled wine and offerings from the café and FINK street food.
Christmas market, Five Bells, Wickham, 5pm.
From 5PM, sip on mulled wine and hot chocolate, enjoy a special menu, explore local stallholders, and groove to festive tunes under twinkly lights.
Carpenters Arms relaunch night, Carpenters Arms, Burghclere, 6pm until late.
Meet the new tenants Alex and James, taste some offerings from the new menu and enjoy some live music and drinks.
Sunday
Memorial dog walk, meeting at The Berkshire Vet, Greenham Business Park, 9am to 11am.
Suggested donation of £2 per dog. Raffle. Refreshments available from The Rolling Coffee Bean. Proceeds will be donated to West Berkshire Macmillan Cancer Support.
