What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Monday, September 26:
Thatcham Historical Society, Kennet School, Thatcham 7.30pm to 9.00 pm. Talk by John Trigg on ‘Slates, Copybooks and Measles'. Visitors £1.50. Details (01635) 865574
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet in Ashmansworth at the small green in the centre of the village, opposite the Old Plough PH, grid ref SU415575 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Parking is on the verge of the long straight road into the village from the north east. Two different walks from the same starting point, 5 miles and 5.9 miles. Leader Roy Bu Tel (01235) 816763
Willow Weaving evening class, The School Hall, Englefield School, 7pm to 9pm. Five Monday evenings making five woven willow projects – a sunflower, teapot stand, simple fruit basket and more. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience. Price £50 includes materials and
refreshments. www.StripeyBasket.co.uk
Auditions for principal roles, 2012 Hungerford Town Show, Brigadoon, Herongate Leisure Centre, 7.30pm to 10.15pm. For further information see www.hungerfordtheatrecompany.co.uk
Tuesday, September 27:
Newbury District Field Club, talk by Roy Tubb on Road Names of Newbury. St John's Church Room, 7.30pm
to October 1, The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, 7.30pm. Out Of Joint presents Bang Bang Bang by Stella Feehily, directed By Max Stafford-Clark, following a four week run at London's
Royal Court Theatre. www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers, from the A340, at Tidmarsh, take the road to Sulham. Continue eastwards through the village and park in the free public car park at the top of the hill, grid ref
SU648745,10am. The route passes near Nunhide Farm, Little Heath and Mosshall Wood, 5.9 miles. Leader Roy Ba, telephone (01635) 40720
Wednesday, September 28:
to October 1, The Woman in White, The Haymarket, Basingstoke, times vary. (01256) 844244
www.anvilarts.org.uk
The Rascals Of Rhythm with guest vocalist Kim Osmond, The Lamb Inn, Mill Street, Wantage, 8.30pm. Lively pub, hot music, fine food and drink. To book a table phone (01235) 766768
No admission charge. We run a raffle to help finance guests.
Blood donation session, Village Hall, Burrell Road, Compton, 1.30pm to 3.30pm and 4.15pm to 7pm. Please encourage your friend to come along. New donors are welcome. To book an
appointment, please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.
Kennet Valley Probus Club - luncheon m meeting with mayor/mayoress; also a guest speaker.
If you wish to consider joining us contact (01635) 31679 rosemary@bhhc.me.uk
