What's on in West Berkshire and North Hampshire: Civil War history at Shaw House, Lacrosse Club opening in Newbury and Burghclere Miniature Railway fundraiser for Ukraine
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of activities across the region to keep the whole family entertained.
Saturday 12
Civil War at Shaw House, Newbury 11am-4pm. Immerse yourself in history with a day out in the 17th Century with The Earl Rivers Regiment Muster (Members of The Sealed Knot). Discover what life was like for those who had to take up arms against their fellow countrymen. Witness soldiers training to use swords, muskets and pikes and visit some of the tradesmen and civilians who accompanied the armies. Plus Living History demonstrations inside Shaw House. Free
Phoenix Lacrosse Club, St Bartholomew's, Buckingham Road, Newbury, official opening with Mayor of Newbury, from 10.15am. Includes short demonstration match. Event runs to 11am, ending with hot chocolate for all.
And Sunday 13 Centenary exhibition and book launch for Kingsclere trainer John Porter, Kingsmill Room, St Mary’s Church, Kingsclere. Saturday 12noon-5pm, Sunday 12.30pm-5pm. Books £5 this weekend only, £1 from each book sold to St Mary’s Church funds.
Sunday 13
Burghclere Miniature Railway Family Running Day, Burghclere Sports and Social Club, 11am-3pm. First Family Run Day of the year. Steam engines running for £1 a ride and barbecue, club bar and facilities. All profits on teh day are being donated to the British Red Cross for DEC Ukraine humanitarian appeal.
10th anniversary of Grow Newbury Green’s first Community Orchard at Barn Crescent. Community Planting Event starting at 10am and volunteers are very welcome. In partnership with Newbury Town Council and supported by Newbury in Bloom. Find out more at www.growingnewburygreen.org.uk/
Monday 14
To March 20 Hungerford Pop Up Shop, Hungerford Printing, Courtyard Hungerford, 10am-4pm. Just in time for Mothers Day and Easter, local crafters are taking over the Pop Up..handsewing , papercraft, jewellery, resin dipped flowers and more. Do pop in and shop unique, handmade Craft
Wednesday 16
Newbury District Field Club, West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, 2pm. Richard III, History, Myths and the Man, talk by Sue Ellis.
Friday 18
Quiz Night, 1st Newbury Scout Hut, 7pm. Adult £10, children £6. Food and a drink included in ticket price. Other games as well as the quiz. For tickets email: Alps22newbury@gmail.com
Saturday 19
Barfield Handbell Ringers concert, St Mary's Church, Church Gate, Thatcham, 3pm. A musical tribute to Bill Butler, founder of Barfield and their musical director for 50 years. Admission free - retiring collection in aid of Church funds. Contact: dianne@barfield.org.uk
Newbury Symphony Orchestra Spring concert, St Nicolas Church, Newbury, 7.30pm. A performance of Mozart Don Giovanni Overture, Beethoven's Eroica Symphony and Shostakovich Piano Concerto #2. Tickets cost £12 (or £2 for under 18s and students in continuing full time education). https://sites.google.com/site/newburysymphonyorchestra/
Basildon Market, Basildon Village Hall, 10am. Variety of stalls, including fresh food, plants, arts and crafts.
Sunday 20
Newbury Vegan Market, Market Place, 10am-3pm. Outdoor market taking place celebrating everything vegan. Plant-based food, ethical clothing, cruelty-free cosmetics and eco household products.
