What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, March 17:
Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Rome. The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm.
The Mandolinquents and Friends. New Greenham Arts, 8pm (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Thatcham & District Philatelic Society. Evening visit from Ferndown & West Moor PS, Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham, 7pm.
Chas and Dave, Together Again. The Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Kintbury Wildlife Group. ‘Birds of Sunny Places' talk for Newbury District Ornithological Club,
7.30pm, in St Mary's Church Hall, Greenham. Talk by Andrew Palmer, retired diplomat with the Foreign Office. All welcome. More details from (01488) 668482.
Census information/assistance in completing forms. Thatcham Town Council Chamber, 9.30-
11.30am. More information www.census.gov.uk Burdwood Centre, 1-3pm. More information:
www.census.gov.uk
Friday, March 18:
The Australian Pink Floyd Show. The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. Southern Sinfonia presents
Southbank Sinfonia Wind Ensemble, The Corn Exchange, Newbury 1pm. (01635) 522733 or
www.cornexchangenew.com
Newbury and District Transport Group. ‘Railway Safari Kenya Steam and Diesel, 1992-2006' by Geoff Warren, Bayer House, Strawberry Hill, 7.30pm.
Trinity School PTA/Comic Relief Family Quiz Night. Trinity School Hall, Love Lane, Shaw. Food
served from 6.30pm (please pre-order via email or school reception). Quiz starts at 7pm. Licensed bar, raffle, snacks and soft drinks on sale. Joke-telling competition for Comic Relief
(£1 entry). Admission: adults £2, students £1, U-11s free. Teams of up to six people please. pta.trinity@ westberks.org
Saturday, March 19:
Railway Safari Keyna 1996 to 2006. Illustrated talk (35mm) by Geoff Warren on steam and diesel subjects. Newbury Transport meeting, 7.30pm at Bayers, Strawberry Hill. As always,
all welcome. They do not have to be members. Admission is free with free car parking and everyone will receive a very warm welcome. Raffle at interval. Donations towards speaker
and other expenses accepted, but not essential.
Alexander Technique workshop. Studio 2 New Greenham Arts, New Greenham Park from 10am to 1pm. £40 to include a mini lesson. Book through the
Corn Exchange on (01635)
522733 or boxoffice@cornexchangenew.co.uk
Newbury Symphony Orchestra.With Madalina Rusu, piano, the Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
The Dubliners. The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm.
Shazia Mirza. The Forge at The Anvil, Basingstoke, 8pm.
The Wilton Windmill Society. Volunteer Recruitment Day, 10.30am at The Swan Inn, Wilton.
Looking for more guides, millers and shop volunteers and we hope you can join us. Meet for coffee at The Swan in Wilton and then walk/drive up to the windmill where milling will be taking place (weather permitting). Members of the Windmill Society will then give you a taste of what
being a volunteer involves. We will finish back at The Swan by 1pm. We will also hold a ‘Young Millers' Club' for children or grandchildren aged five and over at the same time as the training with activities/stories for the children. Telephone Susie Brew on (01264) 731404 or at
susie.brew@hotmail.co.uk See www.wiltonwindmill.co.uk for more information.
Census information/assistance in completing forms. Regency Park Hotel, 10-12 noon. More
information: www.census.gov.uk
Sunday, March 20:
The Rascals of Rhythm. The Lamb & Flag. Farringdon Rd, Longworth, 7.30pm. The Rascals of
Rhythm with their original take on Swing music of the 1930s. Also featuring Susanne Sheehy. Thai and English menus available – book a table if you wish to eat – (01865) 820208) – or drop
in for a drink and enjoy some swinging jazz.
Susie Self, operatic mezzo and Michael Christie. Cello with a recital lecture. ‘Poet's Way' the
travels of Susie's grandfather, writer and actor John Drinkwater. Westridge Open Centre, Star Lane, Highclere, 3pm. Booking essential, at least a week in advance (01635) 253322.
The 12th Newbury Classic Car and Bike Show and Jumble. Newbury Racecourse, 10am until 3pm. Details: www.classicshows.org
Joe Brown in Concert. The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.30pm.
Ancient Strings and Fabulous Things. The Forge at The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm.
West Berkshire Ramblers, 10am. Meet at Snelsmore Common car park, grid ref SU 464710, for a walk to Winterbourne, returning via Honey Bottom. Very easy pace. Bring a drink. Four miles. Leader: Jean B. Telephone (01635) 35902.
West Berkshire Ramblers. 10am. Meet at the Wharf, Newbury, grid ref SU 473672, for a walk to Speen Moor, Benham Valence Park, Hampstead Park and Enborne. Coffee stop at the
Red House public house, but bring a picnic lunch. Costa Coffee at the end of the walk.
Nine miles. Leader: Lesley W. Telephone ( 01635) 45689.
Aldermaston Concert Centre and Robert New and Ben Scott-Hyde. Performance of lively music
on electronic organs at the William Penney Theatre AWE, 3pm. Tea, raffle and bar, £6.50 on the door. All welcome. Telephone Sylvia on (0118) 9712220 or Gerry on (0118) 9835010.
Monday, March 21:
Talk on history and work of Whitchurch Silk Mill. By Mr Geoff Hide. East Woodhay Local History Society. Village Hall at 8.pm.
Newbury & District Monday, March 21 Sunday, March 20 Gardeners Association AGM. 7.15pm at St Nicolas School, Link Road, Newbury.
The St Gabriel's Six and Their Quest to save Silverthorne (and 22). The Corn Exchange, Newbury. 7.45pm, plus Tuesday matinee at 2.45pm.
Census information/assistance in completing forms, Thatcham Town Council Chamber, 10-12 noon. More information: www.census.gov.uk
Tuesday, March 22:
Newbury District Field Club. Talk by Dr Nick Young on the history of Thatcham. St John's Church Room, 7.30pm.
Berkshire Maestros (and 23). The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7pm.
Private Lives (to 26). The Haymarket, Basingstoke (see ongoing events – stage).
Census information/assistance in completing forms. Newbury Library 4-6pm. More information:
www.census.gov.uk
Wednesday, March 23:
The Rascals of Rhythm. The Lamb Inn, Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AB, 8.30pm. The Rascals continue their long standing residency at the Lamb. Good pub food – telephone (01235) 766768.
Kennet Valley Probus Club Luncheon. Meeting at The Chequers Hotel, followed by guest speaker – ‘The Second Oldest Profession'. If you would like to join us please telephone (01635) 31679 rosemary@bhhc.me.uk www.kennetvalleyprobusclub.co.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers. 10.15am. For the first walk, meet in the public car park off the High Street in Lambourn, grid ref SU 326788, or park carefully in the nearby Crowle Road. Five
miles. Leader: Roy. Telephone (01235) 816763.
West Berkshire Ramblers. 1.15pm. The second walk also starts from the public car park off the
High Street in Lambourn, grid ref SU 326788, or park carefully in the nearby Crowle Road. 5 miles Leader: Roy. Telephone (01235) 816763.
Census information/assistance in completing forms. Newbury College, 4-6pm. More information: www.census.gov.uk
