What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, January 13:
Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibition. Newbury Library, The Wharf, 9am to 7pm, also on Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm. Guided tours available.
Beyond the Barricade. The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, featuring a cast of past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables, and the recent 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena. (01256) 844244 or www.anvilarts.org.uk
Elizabeth Cook. The Forge at The Anvil, Basingstoke, 8pm (returns only). Highclere Film Club: Lovely Bones (12A). Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm showing. www.highclerefilmclub.co.uk
Film: Somewhere (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 1pm, 6pm and 8.15pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Friday, January 14:
The University of the Third Age (U3A). Dr C. Smith presents a talk on his time as a GP in Thatcham. Frank Hutchings Community Centre, doors open 2pm, notices 2.20pm. Refreshments available. U3A members free, non-members £1. www.thatchamu3a.org.uk
Newbury District Field Club. Newbury Town Regalia talk by Rod Thomason. Newbury Town Hall, Market Place, 2.30 pm.
Forever in Blue Jeans. The Haymarket, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. New production offers a feast of entertainment, beginning with 1950s and ‘60s rock'n'roll favourites from Jerry Lee Lewis and Brenda Lee to The Beatles and The Monkees, then into the ‘70s with The Carpenters, Showaddywaddy and Abba, and special tribute paid to the songwriting talents of Burt Bacharach. (01256) 844244 or www.anvilarts.org.uk
Rhod Gilbert and The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst. Rescheduled date, returns only, however tickets for the original date (October 16) remain valid for this new date. (01256) 844244 or www.anvilarts.org.uk
Coope Boyes & Simpson. The Forge at The Anvil, Basingstoke, 8.15pm (returns only). www.anvilarts.org.uk. Southern Sinfonia lunchtime concert. featuring musical theatre hits with London West End singer Sophie-Louise Dann. Afternoon of musical entertainment from classic to Coward to current. The Corn Exchange, Newbury, 1pm. www.cornexchangenew.com
Film: The Way Back (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 2.30pm, 5.45pm and 8.30pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Saturday, January 15:
Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys Countryside Projects (FWAG). Plant a woodland day at Moor Copse, Pangbourne, 10.30am to 4pm. Help BBOWT plant 3,000 trees in one day. Bring your own spade. Refreshments provided and activities for children available. All trees to be planted are locally grown native species including ash, oak and wild cherry, and hazel, holly and hawthorn. Moor Copse Nature Reserve is close to the A340 south of Pangbourne, car park entrance is just north of the M4 bridge. Telephone BBOWT to book a place on (01865) 775476.
The Big Wild West Berkshire Volunteer Show. The Corn Exchange, Newbury, 10am to 3pm. A fun-packed way to find out about volunteering organised by Volunteer Centre West Berkshire. Free, no need to book
West Berkshire Ramblers. Meet at the canal wharf at Great Bedwyn (grid ref SU 281 644) at 10.30am, for a leisurely paced five mile walk across fields and by the canal. Bring a drink. Leader Ann G, (01249) 765881.
Berkshire Walkers 20-30s. Walk from Wargrave to Waltham St Lawrence, nine miles, moderate. Meet at Wargrave railway station (SU 781 783) at 10.15am. www.berkshirewalkers.org.uk T
he Treorchy Choir Golden Voices. The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. All proceeds go to support Naomi House, St Michael's Hospice, Basingstoke, and other Rotary charities. (01256) 844244 or www.anvilarts.org.uk
Wildlife Exploration Day. Organised by Nature Discovery Centre at Greenham Common, 1pm to 4pm. Get involved in an afternoon of outdoor activities to explore the wildlife on the common. Booking essential, (01635) 874381 or naturecentre@westberks.gov.uk
Rugbytots. Jubilee Leisure Centre, Kintbury. Fun, energetic sports class for girls and boys aged two to seven. Various classes and times, for details and to book visit www.rugbytots.co.uk or telephone Barbra on 08453 133240.
Stephen K. Amos: The Best Medicine (UK tour warm up). Arlington Arts, 8pm. Fresh from a busy year filming his own BBC2 comedy series The Stephen K Amos Show, Stephen is back on tour with more of his indivual brand of heartfelt humour. Age guide 16+, tickets £13. (01635) 244246 or www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Precious Little Sleep starring Wayne Sleep. Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, 7.30pm. A celebration of the life and career of dance legend Wayne Sleep, with dance routines choreographed by Wayne himself. (01344) 484123 or www.southhillpark.org.uk
The Hallé Orchestra. The Hexagon, Reading, 7.30pm. Classical Music Alive, a celebration concert to launch the Trooper Potts Memorial Trust. Conductor André de Ridder, cello soloist Natalie Clein. (0118) 960 6060 or www.readingarts.com
Film: The Way Back (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 12.30pm, 5.45pm and 8.30pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Film: On Tour (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 3.15pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Newbury District Ornithological Club. Members' afternoon, a meeting with short talks from members and tea and cakes. Meeting starts at 2.30pm in Greenham Church Hall, New Road. All welcome – go and see what the club offers. (01488) 668482.
Sunday, January 16:
West Berkshire Ramblers. Meet in the layby at Knoll Down (grid ref SU 076 692) at 10am, for a 10 mile circular walk to Yatesbury, Cherhill, Oldbury Hill Fort and Calstone Down. Leader Joan L C, (01672) 861359 or 07709 582477.
Berkshire Walkers 20-30s. Moderate 10 mile walk from Tadley (Pamber Heath) St Lawrence. Meet at car park (grid ref SU 610 622) at 10.30am. www.berkshirewalkers.org.uk
Orchestral music concert played on electronic organ. Paul Carman performs at the William Penney Theatre, AWE, Alermaston, at 3pm. Tea, raffle and bar. £6.50 on the door. Sylvia, (0118) 971 2220 or Gerry, (0118) 983 5010.
Recycled arts workshop. The Nature Discovery Centre, 11am to 3.30pm. Find out how to turn everyday household materials into a work of art. Join ingenious recycler Jill Nicolas to make a flying fish kite to enjoy during dry winter days. Free, just turn up.
Circus of Horrors – The Four Chapters from Hell. The Hexagon, Reading, 8pm. After a major revamp the Circus of Horrors is back with a new show to celebrate its 15th year. (0118) 960 6060 or visit www.readingarts.com
Fun soccer for four to 11-year-olds. Acland Hall, Cold Ash, 9.30am to 10.30am. Free, just turn up. Tracie Knight, (07879) 225790.
Film: On Tour (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 12.45pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Film: The Way Back (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 3.15pm and 6pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Monday, January 17:
Film: The Way Back (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury Silver Screen, 2.30pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Tuesday, January 18:
Pang, Kennet & Lambourn Valleys Countryside Projects (FWAG). Join with volunteers coppicing the old sweet chestnut at Paices Wood Country Parkland. Meet at 10am at the car park, accessed through the Youngs Industrial Estate RG7 4P off the A340 near Aldermaston (grid ref SU 586 638).
West Berkshire Ramblers. Meet at Upper Basildon Village Hall car park (grid ref SU 596 773) at 10am, for a six mile walk, which includes some hills, to Hook End Farm and Quicks Green. Leader Joan C, (01235) 835618.
Primed. South Street, Reading, 7.30pm. This new play by Reading Youth Theatre plunders text from film, theatre, songs and advertising jingles to create a story of four young people that are taken from their normal lives. As they enter a no-man's land where hell is other people, they see their pasts played out and encounter nightmare visions as they try to escape. Also on Wednesday. (0118) 960 6060 or visit www.readingarts.com
Brendan Cole – Live and Unjudged. The Hexagon, Reading, 7.30pm. An ‘up close and personal' dance spectacular show, full of high energy music, dance and entertainment. (0118) 960 6060 or visit www.readingarts.com
Lenny Henry: Cradle to Rave – A Musical Journey. The Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. Also on Wednesday.(01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Film: The Way Back (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 5.45pm and 8.30pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Film: On Tour (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 2.30pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Wednesday, January 19:
‘Have your say' meeting with Hungerford Police. Hungerford Police Station, 10am. Hungerford police invite residents to raise any issues they have had in the area. Police community support officer Matthew Midwinter will be available to discuss questions and concerns.
Racing at Newbury Racecourse. Gates open 11am, first race 1pm. (01635) 40015 or www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Film: On Tour (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, 6 pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Film: The Way Back (12A). Corn Exchange Newbury, bawl showing 11am, regular showing 8.30pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
