What’s on in West Berkshire and North Hampshire over the next week

Thursday

Rapid Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians: a family reptile-themed trail (ages 4-11), Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham, from 10am to 3pm. More details at: https://shorturl.at/6rStt

Glenn Miller in Newbury, Corn Exchange, Newbury, from 10.30am-12pm and again from 1.30pm-3pm. Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Glenn Miller and his orchestra performing at the Corn Exchange after visiting servicemen at Greenham Common. Playing a selection of his greatest hits on 78rpm shellac records on wind-up gramophones - dancing encouraged! More details on 07460 474737.

National Trust’s Summer of Play at Basildon Park, runs until September 3. Includes games gazebo, wild play trail in the parkland, and den building workshops on selected days. Entry fees apply.

Friday

Vanlife and Overlander Celebration, Newbury Showground. Runs until Sunday (July 28). A festival with live music, traders, vehicles, family fun and more. Tickets from £80. More details at newburyshowground.co.uk/events/

Live music, with George Stacey, at Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, from 8.30am until 11pm. All welcome.

Burghfield Santas – The Bulging Sack in the Park, Burghfield Common Recreation Ground, from 5pm-9pm. Real ale bar, cocktails, soft drinks, fish and chips. Bring your own chairs and picnic rugs. In aid of Thames Valley Air Ambulance. More details at burghfieldsantas.org.uk/the-bulging-sack

Saturday

Woolton Hill Village Market, from 10am-1pm, Thorngrove School, Highclere. Free dog show. Homemade cakes available with all proceeds going to the Guide Dogs West Berkshire fundraising group.

Free yoga tasters, Lifestyle Fitness, Trinity School, Newbury, between 10am-11am. No need to book, just turn up.

Sunday

Newbury Duck Race, organised by Newbury Lions Club, starts at Newbury Lock at 2.30pm. Finish at Victoria Park. Buy a duck from the Lock, Stock and Barrel pub or in town before the event starts.

Informal meet of classic cars and motorbikes at the Bell at Aldworth. Just turn up from 12 noon.

Tuesday

Summer Holiday Day Camp: the Incredible World of Invertebrates, from 10am to 3pm, at Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham. More details at: https://shorturl.at/6rStt

Wednesday

Crawling Caterpillars to Brilliant Butterflies: play and craft for tots, from 10am to 11.30am, at Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham. More details at: https://shorturl.at/6rStt

Live jazz night, featuring renowned pianist Mike Summers and Dunstan Courber, Gourmet Pasta Co, Market Place, Newbury, at 6.45pm. Booking early recommended on (01635) 635 603.