What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, May 12:
Watership Cantabile, a mixed choir, meet on Thursdays at St Joseph's Church Hall, Newbury, at 8pm. Contact Chris (01635) 865339
to 14, The Compton Players, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Dale Wasserman, 7.30pm at The Coronation Hall, Compton. Tickets £7 and £5 (concessions). Box office 07767 268634 email boxoffice@comptonplayers.co.uk http://www.comptonplayers.co.uk/www.comptonplayers.co.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers, 10am Cranborne Chase: Meet at Win Hill Car Park, grid ref ST 923204, 57 miles from Newbury. Arrive via A303, A30, turning left onto B3081at Ludwell . A pleasant undulating walk over the Dorset downs - dotted with archeological remains, henges and hill forts - taking in part of the Wessex Ridgeway, and the quaint hamlets of Tollard Royal, Ashmore, and Melbury Abbas. Bring food for the day. Please contact leader if you have/want transport. Ascent/descent 150 metres. 12.5 miles. Leader: Colin H Tel: 01488 683228.
Newbuy Yoga gentle exercise class, Northcroft Leisure Centre, Northcroft Lane, Newbury, 11.30am-12.30pm. A weekly yoga-based seated gentle exercise aerobic exercise for people with memory problems and carers. Followed by an optional drink or lunch. Very sociable and welcoming group. Contact Margaret Gould on (01635) 500870.
Open Studios: Insight 2011 exhibition, New Greenham Arts. www.cornexchangenew.com
Friday, May 13:
Scope Charity Raceday at Newbury Racecourse, first race 1.50pm. Details: (01635) 40015 or www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Social dance night hosted by former UK professional ballroom champions Anthony and Zoey Price, Liberty Ballroom, New Greenham Park, 7.30pm to 11pm. Cost £8. For details visit www.atozdancedynamics.com and www.libertyballroom.co.uk
Make a Simple Tote Bag Workshop, Calico Dress Fabrics, Inch's Yard, Newbury, 7-9.30pm. £30 per person, materials included plus refreshments. Contact 07748 594644, email amy@cococrafts.co.uk or www.cococrafts.co.uk
Open Studios: Insight 2011 exhibition, New Greenham Arts. www.cornexchangenew.com
Saturday, May 14:
Flower Festival at St Marys Church Speen, 10.30am-4.30pm. Also pictures of bygone Speen, and showings of Pig and Paper Day, plus sale of plants and produce. Barbecue, and refreshments. Entry £2, children free.
Disco Roller Stating, Kennet Leisure Centre, Stoney lane, Thatcham, 7-9pm. The UK's fastest growing indoor club event for 11 to 16-year-olds. Have fun, meet new friends and get fit. Entry only £1. Contact Mr Heath Stone on 07814 600111
Rob Rouse, comedy at New Greenham Arts, 8pm. www.cornexchangenew.com
The JLT Lockinge Stakes Raceday at Newbury Racecourse, first race 1.25pm. Details: (01635) 40015 or www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Pete Allen Traditional Jazz Band at the Tythe Barn, Yattendon commencing at 8.00pm. For further information and tickets, telephone (01635) 201220.
Newbury Antiques, Vintage and Collectors Market. More than 10 stalls selling jewellery, furniture, ceramics, militaria, stamps, postcards, silver, art, objet d'art, vinyl records, curios, at The Congregational Hall, Cromwell Place, Northbrook Street, Newbury, 9.30am-3.45pm.
Mrs Bubbles Goes Shopping. Comedy, magic and singing with lots of audience participation, suitable for age four upwards, The Watermill, Bagnor, 11am.
The Bluebell Run - Collingbourne Woods, Wiltshire, 11am. Pewsey Vale Running Club are hosting for the second year, by popular demand, this 12km run to celebrate spring.
Wildlife Trust Living Landscape Walk, 10am to 3.30pm. A six-mile circular walk with a range of experts along Greenham Common, down the valley, stopping for lunch at the Discovery Centre, Thatcham, and back up to Greenham Common. Free event but booking essential, call Jacky Akam (BBOWT) on (01635) 500886 or email jackyakam@bbowt.org.uk
Greenham Bird Walk, Greenham Common control tower car park, Bury's Bank Road, 10am-noon. Join the local Wildlife Trust to learn about this fabulous heathland, the ground-nesting birds and other amazing wildlife. Dogs on lead welcome. No booking needed. This event is raising money for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. Contact (01635) 874381.
East Woodhay Silver Band, East Woodhay Village Hall, 7.30pm. This will be the bands 47th annual concert and tickets will be available on the door priced at £5 per person (under 12s free). Raffle and refreshments available.
Open Studios: Insight 2011 exhibition, New Greenham Arts. www.cornexchangenew.com
Sunday, May 15:
Flower Festival at St Marys Church Speen, noon-4.30pm. Also pictures of bygone Speen, and showings of Pig and Paper Day, plus sale of plants and produce. Barbecue, and refreshments. Entry £2, children free.
Memorial service 'A time to remember', 3pm for bereaved relatives and friends at the outpatients department, Newbury Community Hospital. A short service, by the Rev Chris Stot, followed by refreshments.
South Berkshire Concert Band, Victoria Park Bandstand, Newbury from 3-5pm.
The Richard Digance Show, The Mill at Sonning, 8.15pm. www.millatsonning.com
West Berkshire Ramblers, 10.30am. Park at the old control tower, Greenham Common, SU 499652, for a return amble through all three areas of Bowdown Woods Nature Reserve. Prettiest part quite hilly, but short cut possible. May see bluebells. About 3.5miles. Leader: Sheila T, telephone: (01635) 45085.
Charity Football Match in memory of Ian Thompson at Hungerford Town Football Club, Bulpit Lane, Hungerford. This event is raising money for Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust. Contact Mr Mark Thompson on 07796 135563 www.justgiving.com/thommo
Open Studios: Insight 2011 exhibition, New Greenham Arts. www.cornexchangenew.com
Monday, May 16:
Halfway to Paradise, The Billy Fury Story at Oxford New Theatre, 7.30pm. www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Open Studios: Insight 2011 exhibition, New Greenham Arts. www.cornexchangenew.com
Tuesday, May 17:
Open Studios: Insight 2011 exhibition, New Greenham Arts. www.cornexchangenew.com
Wednesday, May 18:
Bereavement/Friendship Group, 10am- noon, Newbury United Reformed Church. Contact (01635) 550302/48978.
Curridge WI held at the WI Hall, Curridge, 7.30pm. Group meeting Glenn Anthony from Cameo Antiques.
Renewal Community Project History Talk at Shaw House, Church Road, Shaw, 7.30-9pm. Find out about the fascinating history of the River Lambourn in Newbury with Sarah Orr from West Berkshire's Archaeology Service. A free event. Booking is essential. For more information, telephone Vicky Pudner on (0118) 930 5335.
Open Studios: Insight 2011 exhibition, New Greenham Arts. www.cornexchangenew.com
