What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, September 29:
Great Expectations, The Watermill (until Nov 5) 7.30pm. Box office: (01635) 46044. www.watermill.org.uk
Hants & Berks Motor Club Picture Quiz, The Chilli Pad, North Warnborough, 8pm. Devised by Mick Brockbank. More details Mick Brockbank (0118) 94182320
One-Man Star Wars Trilogy, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, 8pm. Canadian actor Charles Ross singlehandedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships and fights the battles, condensing the entire plot into just 60 minutes. Tickets £13. (01635) 244246 www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Ballet Black, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Autumn Gift Fair in aid of Riding for the Disabled, Hillfields Farm, Park Wall Lane, Lower Basildon, 9.30am to 3.30pm. 40 fabulous stalls, food served all day, prize draw and raffle, free parking
Vampires Rock, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Tommy Smith's Karma, The Forge, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Beyond the Evidence Base, Science Oxford Live, St Clements, Oxford, 7.30pm. (01865) 810000 www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Camp Hopson fashion show in aid of Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust, Josephs Restaurant, Camp Hopson, Newbury, starts at 6pm with the show at 6.30pm. Tickets are £10 available in advance from Customer Services at Camp Hopson. As well as the latest fashions, there will be a cosmetic demo from Laura Mercier and a raffle for Camp Hopson gift vouchers.
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet in the National Trust car park at Uffington Hill, grid ref SU293866, 10am. The car park is free for NT members, but there is a £5 all-day charge for non-members. There is a small, free car parking area further up the hill and round to the left, near the cattle grid below Uffington Castle. The walk is via the Ridgeway, Wayland's Smithy, Odstone Farm, Compton Beauchamp, Woolstone, Britchcombe Farm, Whitehorse Hill and Uffington Castle. There will be a pub stop at The White Horse in Woolstone just over half way round, or bring your own picnic lunch. One steep climb back onto the Ridgeway after lunch, but otherwise nothing particularly arduous. 7.5 miles Leader Richard M (01635) 867407
Friday, September 30:
Paper Aeroplanes, The Forge, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Southern Tenant Folk Union and Case Hardin Double Bill, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, 8pm. An evening of folk and bluegrass music. Tickets £10 (01635) 244246 www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Show Me the Funny: Live!, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
No Way Out, The Dolphin, Bartholomew Street, 9.30pm to half midnight. Live music with a mix of iconic guitar fuelled tracks from the '70s to today's future classics. For more information call Dave on 07900 954466
Enborne Primary School auction, 6.30pm to 9pm. Come along and enjoy an evening of fun with a professional auctioneer and bid for new and secondhand items including furniture, toys and many other donations. This event is raising money for the school. For more information call Catherine Morrisson on (01635) 40569
Hall of Sound, Pangbourne Village Hall, Station Road, Pangbourne, doors open 7.30pm (music from 8pm). An evening of music and fun across generations and genres – where else will you enjoy Adele, Gershwin, Dylan and opera all in the same night? Prices: £3, £1 concs. Contact: 07912 506141 www.hallofsound.co.uk
Saturday, October 1:
Pete Allen Traditional Jazz Band 33rd Anniversary Concert, Herongate Theatre, Charnham Park, Hungerford, 7.30pm. For further information and tickets (£11) (01635) 44806
Keith James in Concert: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, 8pm. (01635) 244246 www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
The Snow Dragon, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 11am. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Did you attend Turnpike School between 1973 and 1979? A school reunion at the Dolphin Pub from 7.30pm. A raffle will be held and proceeds will be given to the Rainbow Room Newbury Hospital. Come and join the legendary Mr Anderson and other teachers. The event is being organised by Jan Robinson (Hunter) and Fiona Radley (Jones) who can be contacted on (01635) 43438. All are very welcome.
Bucklebury Beerfest, Bucklebury Village Recreation Ground, 1pm to 8pm. A fun, free event for the whole family, with activities for children, live music, local trade stands, more beer varieties and delicious food throughout the day and evening. Fundraiser for maintenance of Bucklebury Victory Room (village hall). More information Anne Ryder on (01635) 867186
Just Learning Nursery Open Day, Monks Lane, Newbury, 10am to 1pm. Please feel free to come along and meet the team. Lots of activities will be on offer for children, staff will be on hand to show prospective parents around the nursery. For more information Sarah Kingston on (01635) 524832
Craft Fayre, The Gill Nethercott Centre, Winchester Road, Whitchurch, (next to Silk Mill) 10am to 4pm. The buy, learn, make and take event, includes handmade craft stalls, free photography session, caricature artist, make and take area for children and adults, refreshments and a raffle. £1 entry. This event is raising money for NSPCC & Childline. More information Miranda Clitheroe on (01264) 720561
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet in Trade Street, Woolton Hill, grid ref SU428618, 10am. Park considerately along the road. The walk is along local footpaths and lanes to Hollington and East Woodhay. There are a few stiles and lovely views, but no steep climb. Dogs on lead please. Lunch at Furze Bush in Ball Hill after the walk. 5.5 miles Leader Hanne T (01635) 253617
Archers Day, Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading, Redlands Road, 2-4pm. Join us in an event dedicated to The Archers. This is an opportunity for Archers fans to immerse themselves in the 'Everyday stories of country folk' exhibition in the company of the curator, Mark Mason. Take a tour and hear the fascinating inside story behind curating this exhibition, watch Supper with The Archers and play The Archers board game. The event will be followed by a free screening of the 2007 Arena programme The Archers. With thanks to the BBC. Cost: £5 (including tea & cake). Suitable for adults only. Please book by e-mailing: merlevents@reading.ac.uk or phoning (0118) 378 8660 www.reading.ac.uk/merl
Page Blanche at Newbury Market Place, 7.45pm to 8.45pm. Compagnie Luc Amoros bring the latest exciting outdoor event to Newbury. Free.
Sunday, October 2:
World Animal Day, UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Butlers Farm, Beenham, 11am to 5pm. More information (0118) 971 3330 or www.ukwolf.org
Dave Gorman's Powerpoint Presentation, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 8pm. Tickets £16 Ticket office (01793) 524481 or www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Wendy's World Doll Fairs at Newbury Racecourse, 10am to 4pm. Details: www.wendysworldfairs.co.uk
Great Shefford Barn Sale, National Animal Welfare Trust, Trindledown Farm, Wantage Road, Great Shefford, 10am to 1pm. This is a monthly sale of donation items. There are hundreds of bargains, bric-a-brac, clothes, books, toys, new rolls of carpet, small items of furniture and lots more. This event is raising money for National Animal Welfare Trust. More information Jackie Thorp (01488) 638584
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet at the car park in Boham's Road, Blewbury, grid ref SU525855, for a walk to Aston Upthorpe, South Moreton and West Hagbourne, 10am. Bring a picnic and drink for the day. 10 miles, leader Greg M (01635) 45802
Littlecote House Hotel - Open Garden for NGS, Hungerford, 10am to 5pm. Beautiful setting around Grade I listed house with views of the Kennet Valley over lawns and parkland. Herbaceous borders, rose and herb garden, clipped yew and box hedging, fruit trees, unique stumpery. Carp pond and large selection of hanging baskets and planters. Admission £4, regret, no children. Open for charity.
Flour Milling Demonstrations, Winchester City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester, 2pm to 4pm (gates open 10.30am). A National Trust Event: Volunteer millers will run this historic watermill in the heart of Winchester and show visitors how traditional stoneground flour is made using only the renewable energy from the River Itchen. The wholemeal flour, milled from English wheat, is ideal for making bread and can be bought in the mill shop. Children's activities including hand milling and film of visiting otters. No booking needed. Contact: Bob Goodwin (01962) 870057 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Monday, October 3:
The War of the Buttons, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, 11.30am and 2.30am. Told through an energetic mix of music, puppetry, clowning, movement and sign language, War of the Buttons is a show accessible to all. Best for children aged 4+. Tickets £7 (£25 family/£5 schools). (01635) 244246 www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Blood Donation Session, Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, 1.30pm to 3.30pm or 4.15pm to 7pm. To book an appointment for the blood donation session please visit www.blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23
Newbury and District Gardeners Association, St Nicholas School, Link Road, 7.15pm. Plants and Gardens by Richard Thornton. Visitors welcome at a charge of £2.
Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, Winchester, 2pm to 4pm. Afternoon workshops, Family history for beginners; Oct 11: Reading old handwriting (Latin); Oct 31: Researching army ancestry; Nov 16: Researching house history, £10 per person. Booking essential. www.hants.gov.uk/archives
Tuesday, October 4:
Burnham Copse Trefoil Guild at Heath End Village Hall, Baughurst from 2pm until 4pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Monica Curry (0118) 981 2539 or Jean Wetenhall (0118) 970 0760
Street Scene, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers, Park in the wharf car park opposite the station car park at Great Bedwyn, grid ref SU280646, 10am. Walk in the Woods Week. The walk passes through Birch Copse, Castle Copse, Bedwyn Brail and Wilton Brail. 5.9 miles Leader Roy Ba (01635) 40720
An Evening with Christopher Biggins, The Lights, West Street, Andover, 7.45pm. From Porridge to I'm A Celebrity, Biggins has graced our screens for more than 30 years. Biggins will share some of his showbiz secrets and stories in this intimate evening. www.thelights.org.uk
Wednesday, October 5:
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50. Ticket office 01793 524481 or www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
to 8, Newbury Nomads presents Our House, Corn Exchange, Newbury, times vary. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
The Tragical History of Dr Faustus, The Haymarket, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Parent and Toddler Group, St Nicolas Church Hall, Newbury, 10am to 11.15am. Crèche session for youngsters with talks for parents. Visit from West Berkshire Council children's librarian. More information Tessa Roots (01635) 600618
Healthy eating course for the over-50s, Newbury Baptist Church, Cheap Street, 1pm to 2.30pm. Free eight week course on healthy eating for the over-50s run by Age UK and sponsored by the Big Lottery Fund. Learn to cook delicious, easy, healthy meals and taste the results. More information Marveta Hinds (0118) 902 3596
