What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, November 3:
Tommy Tiernan, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 8pm. Tickets £18. Ticket office (01793) 524481 or
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Hot Club of Cowtown, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, 8pm. An evening of hot jazz and western swing. (01635) 244246 www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
The Science of Happiness, Science Oxford Live, St Clements, Oxford, 7.30pm. (01865) 810000 www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Mandolinquents and Friends, New Greenham Arts, 8pm. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
KT Tunstall, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet in the village hall car park at East Hagbourne, grid ref SU524883, 9.30am. A walk to Upton, Chilton, East Hendred and Harwell. Pub stop. 12
miles, leader Joan C (01235) 835618
NSPCC West Berkshire Luncheon Club, Goring & Streatley Golf Club, noon. Guest speaker Julia Abbey, cooking chef at the Leatherne Bottel, Goring-on-Thames. New members and
guests always welcome, so do come along and for what is always a very enjoyable event, please contact membership secretary, Sara Richards on (01491) 872296 (email sararichards@btinternet.com)
Friday, November 4:
Rob Brydon, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 8pm. Tickets £15. Ticket office (01793) 524481 or
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
and Saturday, Christmas Market, Hungerford Town Hall and Corn Exchange, 10am to 5pm. £2 entrance. The gate, donations and raffle money to go to Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and Medecins sans Frontieres
Led Bib, The Forge, Basingstoke, 8.15pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Songs Without Words, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. Southern Sinfonia with soloist Ellie Nugent, winner of Newbury Young Musician of the Year 2010. (01635) 522733
www.cornexchangenew.com
Mitch Benn and the Distractions, New Greenham Arts, 8pm. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
An Evening with Janis Ian, The Haymarket, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Omid Djalili, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting. New Light on Black Holes, United Reformed Church Hall, Cromwell Place, 7.30pm. Details Steve Harris (01635) 860047.
Bonfire and Fireworks Display, The Cottage Inn, Upper Bucklebury, Gates open 6.30pm, bonfire lit 7.30pm. Fantastic Firework display to follow. Mandy, Gary and the team invite you to their Bonfire and Fireworks Party in their fantastic pub garden which is perfect for all the family. Hot dogs, burgers and soup and crusty roll available (vegetarian alternatives available) fully stocked bar. Free parking Ticket prices in advance £10 for family up to 5 – £4 per person, on the night £15 for family up to 5 – £5 per person. Please call (01635) 864544 to reserve tickets or call into the pub between oon and 3pm, or 6pm to 11pm, for more information
Rock gig, Newbury Rugby Football Club, 6.30pm to 11.30pm. Come along and show your support for local bands and young rock talent in aid of Naomi House Children's Hospice. Tickets £5 concessions and £7.50 adults. Pam Bacon (01962) 843513
Saturday, November 5:
Fireworks Party with Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, doors 7pm. Includes winter BBQ and interval fireworks. (01635) 244246 www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Kingsclere's firework and bonfire display organised by FKS, Fieldgate Centre. Gates open 5.30pm, firework display at 6.30pm (no pets or sparklers allowed). Refreshments available include a barbecue, with a vegetarian option. Tickets available from Swan Street Stores or Kingsclere Primary School. £4 adult, £2 child in advance or £5 adult, £3 child on the day. All proceeds from this event provide much needed support for Kingsclere Primary School supplying equipment and extra curricular opportunities for the children
Emily Portman, The Forge, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
to Saturday, Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. Times and tickets prices vary. Ticket office (01793) 524481 or www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Jeremy Hardy, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
John Mayall, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Fireworks and Bonfire, Chieveley Recreation Ground, 6.15pm to 8.30pm. The 43rd year of this successful traditional family night. Bonfire, guys, a superb fireworks show, plus plenty of good food and drink including bar. See mychieveley.co.uk for more details. This event is raising money for Chieveley Recreation Centre. Neil Haynes (01635) 247414
Bonfire and Fireworks Display, Falkland Cricket Club, Wash Common, 6pm to 9pm. Gates open 6pm. Bonfire lit 7.15pm. Fireworks 7.45pm. Amusement rides, BBQ, Drinks tent. Parking (£2) is limited. Come on foot if possible. Admission £4, under 5s free. This event is raising money for Junior Cricket Development. Wilson Carlisle 07768696291
West Berkshire Ramblers, start at the pond in the centre of Aldbourne, grid ref SU265756, 10.30am. The walk will pass two deserted villages. Leisurely pace, bring a drink, 5.5 miles. Leader: Ann G (01249) 765881
Sunday, November 6:
Mega Diwali, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 4pm to 10pm. A variety of entertainment plus Indian buffet dinner and Bhangra/Bollywood disco finale. Tickets from www.cornexchange.new or Chilli's restaurant (01635) 522577 or WBIS 07858237737
Gordon Smith, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 7.30pm. Tickets £21. Ticket office (01793) 524481 or
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
The Real Thing, The Mill, Sonning. (0118) 969 8000 www.millatsonning.com
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet either at 9.15pm at The Wharf, Newbury, for car share to Oakley or at Station Road car park, Oakley, grid ref SU570509, for a 10am start. Walk to
Malshanger Park, Worting Junction and Pardown. Bring a picnic and drink for the day, 9 miles. Leader: Greg M (01635) 45802
Monday, November 7:
An Evening with Andy Rouse, Arlington Arts Centre, Mary Hare School, Newbury, 7.30pm. Thatcham Photographic Club presents award winning wildlife photographer Andy Rouse talking about his career and the art of wildlife photography. Tickets £15. Box office (01635) 244246.
www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Thatcham & District Philatelic Society, Council Chambers, Thatcham Town Council Building, Brownsfield Road, 2pm to 4.30pm. Wagons Ho! By Tony Jordan. Contact (01635) 866942
Tuesday, November 8:
Newbury Floral Society, Arlington Arts Centre, 2pm. Demonstration, Nick Grounds, ‘Christmas Carols'. Details (01635) 48852
Berkshire Group of the Hardy Plant Society talk by Linda Smith from Waterside Nursery, Sharnford, Leicestershire on Ponds and their Plants, St Peter's Church Hall, Church Road, Earley, 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Plants for sale. Details (0118) 970 0522, www.berkshirehps.org.uk or www.hardy-plant.org.uk
Essence of Ireland, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. Five star Irish magic. (01635) 522733
www.cornexchangenew.com
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Al Murray, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 7.30pm. Tickets £26.50. Ticket office (01793) 524481 or
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Hot Club of Cowtown, The Forge, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers. Meet at the Plough PH in Eastbury, 10am. Parking is limited in the village, so if you are not staying to lunch please park at SU346775 (turn north at footpath sign
near pub, park up track towards barn at crossing of footpath and Lambourn Valley Way). A rolling downs and woodland walk, 6 miles. Leader: Joan L C (01672) 861359 or 07709 582477
Wednesday, November 9:
Rag Rugs, Cobbs Farm, Hungerford, 10am to noon. A two hour course on how to make your own rag rug with Gill Bruty. £10 per head. To book, call Gill on (01672) 871140 or email
cobbs@cobbsfarmshop.co.uk
Jerry Sadowitz, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Kintbury Wildlife Group, Coronation Hall, Kintbury, 7.30pm. Butterflies and Orchids of the Upper Thames, a talk by Malcolm Brownsword. A join meeting with Kintbury Horticultural Society. More information (01488) 668482
Joe Pasquale, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50. Ticket office (01793) 524481 or www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
to 12, The Clodly Light Opera & Drama Society, Watermill Young Company, Watermill Theatre, 7.30pm. Box office: (01635) 46044. www.watermill.org.uk
Parent and Toddler Group, St Nicolas' Church Hall, Newbury, 10am to 11.15am. Creche upstairs talks for parents downstairs. Today's event will include discussions on baptism. Tessa Roots (01635) 600618
