What's on Saturday
The Chieveley Chase returns today.
The 5.7-mile multi-terrain single-lap race is open to all aged over 16 years.
The race starts at 10.30am from Chieveley Village Hall and parking, medical cover and bag storage are available.
There will be a supply of bacon butties and a massage available to all runners before and after the race.
The course is unsuitable for wheelchairs, bicycles, prams, pushchairs or dogs. Send enquiries to race organiser Emma-Jayne Bailey 07845 968029
Also today:
Newbury District Ornithological Club Dawn Chorus on Snelsmore Common. Meet Snelsmore car park at 4.30am for the birdsong as it begins at first light followed by a wander over the common. All welcome, but please ring (01488) 668482 in advance. (GR 174/SU464710)
Bach’s Coffee Cantata by Little Baroque Company, St Nicolas Church Hall, 11am and 4pm (arrive half an hour earlier for tea/coffee and cake), £15. Box office 0845 5218218
Tales through music: Little Baroque Company (for children aged five to 12), St Nicolas Church Hall, 1pm. £10 adults, £5 children, under fives free. Box office 0845 5218218
Spring Plant Sale and Swap, St Peter’s Church, Brimpton, 10am to noon. Refreshments and raffle with amazing prizes
Growing2gether open day, next to Cottismore Garden centre off the A339 between Headley and Kingsclere, 10am to 3pm. Plants for sale, pond dipping and outdoor crafts for children, tombola, raffle, refreshments. (01635) 299949
Thatcham and District Philatelic Society 50th anniversary buffet lunch with Thomas Plant, Bluecoat School, Thatcham.
National Youth Jazz Orchestra, Corn Exchange, 7.30pm. Box office 0845 5218218
Tenebrae: Russian Treasures, Douai Abbey, 7.45pm. Box office 0845 5218218
Comedy at the Croft Hall, Hungerford, 8pm-10pm (doors open 7.30pm). A fun and friendly night where everyone is welcome. Headline act is Dr Ed Patrick performing an extract from his show Junior Optimist, all about his life as a junior doctor. Tickets £4 from www.wegottickets.com/event/358539
Charity Barn Dance in aid of New Life and the James Ballantyne Memorial Fund, North Hidden farm, Hungerford Newtown, 7pm-till late. £10, 07917833173
The Little Unsaid, Arlington Arts Centre, Snelsmore, 8pm. Box office (01635) 244246
