What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, April 21:
Thatcham & District Philatelic Society Major Annual Auction, 350 to 400 lots on offer at Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham, 7pm
Newbury Hard of Hearing Club Meeting, Fair Close Day Centre, Newtown Road, 7pm. Tibetan Mastiffs by Caroline and Ian Hughes. Contact Philip Davies on (01635) 36830.
Watership Cantabile, a mixed choir, meet on Thursdays at St Joseph's Church Hall, Newbury at 8pm. Contact Chris (01635) 865339
Jane Taylor, New Greenham Arts, 8pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
Craft Fair with free entry, Cobbs Farm Shop and Kitchen, Bath Road, Hungerford
Friday, April 22:
& Tuesday 26, NGS: Little Court, Crawley, near Winchester. Three-acre traditional English garden. Many spring bulbs then perennials, biennials and climbers. Walled kitchen garden and tree house with wonderful views. Good seating. 2pm-5.30pm. Admission £3.50. Plants for sale, teas. www.ngs.org.uk
Betfair Lambourn Open Day a unique opportunity to see the horses in more than 30 racing yards throughout the Lambourn Valley. Many have special exhibits and some demonstrations including horses using hydrotherapy pools. Racing yards and afternoon entertainment £12, afternoon entertainment only, from 1pm, £6, children under 12 free. Programmes are available from the entrance of the car parks and yards. Details www.lambourn.info
Saturday, April 23:
Wilton windmill open season starts on Easter Saturday – and will close at the end of September. Open on Easter Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 2pm-5pm for guided tours and refreshments. If you would like to organise a special group tour, contact Sue Challen on (01672) 870202 or email groups@wiltonwindmill.co.uk
St George's Day Hog Roast, Cobbs Farm Shop and Kitchen, Bath Road, Hungerford, noon onwards.
Lost and Found (children's theatre) the Corn Exchange, Newbury 1.30pm and 4pm. (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
& Sunday 24: Walbury, Lower Froyle, Alton. Packed with plants in colour-themed borders. Water features, alpine house and fern walk. 2pm to 5pm. Admission £2.50. Plants for sale, Teas. www.ngs.org.uk
The Chris & Pui Roadshow, Wyvern theatre, Swindon. 11am and 2pm. Tickets £13, Children £11. Ticket office (01793) 524481. www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Newbury District Ornithological Club walk for wildlife with the RENEWAL project along the river Lambourn in Newbury. See the project newsletter ‘Upstream', or telephone (01488) 668482 for details.
West Berkshire Ramblers, 10am. Meet in Great Bedwyn at Bedwyn Station car park, grid ref SU 280646, for a gently undulating walk to Stock Common, St Katharine's Church, Tottenham Park and Durley, and then back along the Kennet and Avon Canal from the entrance to Bruce Tunnel via Crofton Beam Engines. Bring a picnic. 8.3 miles. Leader: Richard M Tel: (01635) 867407
Sunday, April 24:
& 25, NGS: Atheling Villas, 16 Atheling Rd, Hythe, Southampton. Delightful and inspirational all-season 1/3-acre gardens of Victorian villa which appeal to all garden lovers and specialists alike. Winding paths lead through thousands of spring bulbs, hellebores and pulmonarias. 2pm-5pm. Admission £3. Plants for sale, teas. www.ngs.org.uk
Easter Egg Hunt in aid of Naomi House, Highclere Castle, 2-5pm. Many fun activities for families. Adults £4, children £4 and under 2s free. Register www.highclerecastle.co.uk. Contact Amy Nutland Highclere Castle (01635) 253210 or email anutland@highclerecastle.co.uk
Easter Sunday Easter Egg Hunt, Cobbs Farm Shop and Kitchen, Bath Road, Hungerford, noon onwards
Monday, April 25:
NGS: Abbey Cottage, Itchen Abbas. Enclosures, on different levels, create an inspirational garden. The adjoining meadow contains specimen trees, an orchard, spring bulbs and a plantation of native trees. Noon-5pm. Admission £3. Plants for sale, teas. www.ngs.org.uk
NGS: The Cottage, 16 Lakewood Rd, Chandlers Ford. ¾ acre. Natural springs supply the bog garden and damp areas near two ponds, a wildlife haven along with uncultivated areas and piles of decaying wood. The open, drier sunnier areas have herbaceous beds with sculptural plants, winter barks and seasonal planting and a kitchen garden. Admission £3. 2pm-6pm. Plants for sale, teas. www.ngs.org.uk
The Old Berkshire Hunt, Lockinge, Easter Monday Point to Point
Tuesday, April 26:
To 30 Journey's End Wyvern theatre, Swindon, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Wed, Thu and Sat 2pm. Tickets £17- £23, concessions £2 off Tue eve, Ticket office (01793) 524481. www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Newbury District Field Club. Talk by Fred Davison on Rev. John M. Bacon – a Very Unconventional Clergyman. St John's Church Room, Newbury, 7.30pm
West Berkshire Ramblers, 10am Meet at the Who'da Thought It PH Car Park, SU 147678, for an easy meander through the bluebell woods of Lockeridge. Six miles. Leader Joan L C Telephone: (01672) 861359 or 07709 582477
Wednesday, April 27:
NGS: 23 Anglesey Road, Aldershot Open Garden. A larger-than-life garden with a presence that belies its very small size. Unusual angular design packed with interesting plants and constantly evolving. 2pm – 6pm. Admission £2.50. Plants for sale, teas. www.ngs.org.uk
Paul Chowdhry, comedian, New Greenham Arts, 7.45pm. Box office (01635) 522733 or www.cornexchangenew.com
West Berkshire Ramblers, 10.15am and 1.15pm. Exit the A34 at the Milton Interchange and park at the Steventon sports pavilion car park (not the nearby village hall car park), grid ref SU
473921, five miles, Leader Roy Bu, telephone 01235 816763
