What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, November 10:
West Berkshire Alzheimer's Society, dementia café, Chequers Hotel, Newbury, 2pm to 4pm. Afternoon tea, entertainment and raffle. Margaret Gould (01635) 500870
Now Playing...Colvin Quarmby, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, 8pm. Folk, country and skiffle music. (01635) 244246 www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Jools Holland, New Theatre Oxford, 7.30pm. www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Making Medicine Better, Science Oxford Live, St Clements, Oxford. (01865) 810000 www.scienceoxfordlive.com
Bonhams Auctioneers, Balcony Bar, Corn Exchange, 10am to noon. Jewellery valuation day. To book an appointment call (01865) 853654 www.cornexchangenew.com
The Stylistics, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Newbury Yacht Club, The Royal British Legion Club, Pelican Lane, Newbury, 7.30pm, talk by Stuart Quarrie on organising Cowes week. New members welcome. Enquiries: (01635) 200768
to Saturday, Compton Players: Bobby Shaftoe, a Pirate Pantomime Adventure by Dave Hawkins, at the Coronation Hall, Compton. A tale of separated lovers, dastardly pirates, jolly Jack tars and a search for buried treasure; there's even a sea-battle to keep the special effects team puzzling. Times and prices vary. Tel: Tracey Pearce 07767 268634 or email boxoffice@comptonplayers.co.uk For more information www.comptonplayers.co.uk
Christmas Shopping and Pamper Evening, Speenhamland School, Pelican Lane, 7pm to 9.30pm. Stalls – jewellery, stocking fillers, cakes, Christmas flowers, books and much more. Massage, manicure, reflexology and more. Big prize raffle. £3 entrance includes glass of wine. Fundraiser for new school picnic benches. Leona Ballard (01635) 49773
NODA: Organ Recital given by Jonathan Holl at 1.10pm at St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Admission free with retiring collection. (01635) 552876
Friday, November 11:
The Ian McMillan Orchestra, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. (01635) 522733, www.cornexchangenew.com
Lee Nelson...Live! The Anvil, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Sir Max Hastings, Croft Hall, Hungerford, 7pm. He will be talking about his latest book All Hell Let Loose: The World at War', followed by a signing. Tickets £5 from The Hungerford Bookshop (01488) 683480
Newbury District Field Club, talk by Commodore Ian Gibb on Cadet to Commodore and Beyond. Town Hall, 2.30pm
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, The Forge, Basingstoke, 8.15pm. (01256) 844244, www.anvilarts.org.uk
2009 Britain's Got Talent finalist saxophonist Julian Smith, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore, 8pm. (01635) 244246, www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers Group AGM, The Mencap Centre, Enborne Gate, Enborne Road, 7.30pm, followed by cheese and wine
Saturday, November 12:
Newbury District Ornithological Club, morning visit to Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford. Meet in the car park at 10am. Optional visit to Bury Down near West Ilsley after lunch. More details (01488) 668482
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244, www.anvilarts.org.uk
ABBA the Show, the ultimate tribute, New Theatre Oxford, 8pm. www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
The Fire, Arlington Arts, Snelsmore Common, 8pm. Jimi Hendrix tribute. Tickets £10. (01635) 244246, www.arlingtonarts.co.uk
Blunderbus theatre: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 12pm. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
The Sandham Singers, St Nicolas' Church, Newbury, 7.30pm. A Time for Remembrance; an evening of reflection in music, including Fauré's Requiem and short readings. Tickets £12. More information 07759453894
National Needlework Archive Christmas Market, Old Chapel Textile Centre, Main Street, New Greenham Park, 10am to 4pm. A great chance to buy some craft items for early Christmas shopping. Stalls are available for craft sellers – start making now. www.nationalneedleworkarchive.org
Recycled arts workshop, Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre, 11am to 3pm. Join Jill Nicolas to make a lantern from a jam jar. £1 per lantern, drop in event. (01635) 874381
Sunday, November 13:
Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra: Music for Remembrance Sunday, at The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Matt & Nat, The Mill, Sonning. Gary Williams and Chris Dean perform the songs of Matt Monro and Nat King Cole. (0118) 969 8000 www.millatsonning.com
Food & Craft Fair, Roots Garden Centre, Hermitage, 10am to 4.30pm. www.roots-online.co.uk
St Barts Gift and Craft Fair, St Bartholomew's School, 11.15am to 4pm. More than 60 stalls, a wide selection of homemade crafts and gifts. Fundraiser for St Bartholomew's Parents' Association. For more information, visit: http://stbartsgiftandcraft.wordpress.com Denise Herrington (01488) 648132
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet near the Bell PH, Aldworth, grid ref SU555796, 10am. A leisurely walk via Starveall and Bower Farm. Bring a drink and a snack. 3.25 miles Leader: Fred C, 0776 9816429
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet in the public car park (free on Sundays) near Hungerford Station, grid ref SU339685, (not the station car park), 10am. Walk along the canal, over the
common towards Balsdon Farm and Totterdown House, over the A338, and return to Hungerford via Standen Manor and Hungerford Marsh. The 9- mile walk will include a two minute silence. Tea afterwards at the Tutti Pole. Leader Jane K, (01635) 42632
Monday, November 14:
Newbury and District Gardeners Association, St Nicolas' School, Link Road, 7.15pm. Patio gardening by Ray Broughton. Visitors welcome at a charge of £2.
Newbury National Trust, St Bartholomew's School, 7.30pm. Illustrated talk on Avebury by Dr Ros Cleal or Dr Nicola Snashall. Visitors £3. (01635) 551034
Greenham WI, Conservative Club, Cheap Street (rear car park entrance), 2.15pm. Duncan Coe will be talking about recent archaeological investigations around Newbury. Refreshments afterwards. Judith Walton (01635) 524238
Tuesday, November 15:
to 19, Some Like It Hotter, Oxfordshire Theatre Company, Watermill Theatre, 7.30pm. Box office: (01635) 46044. www.watermill.org.uk (see stage)
Jamie Smith's Mabon, The Forge, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Adam Nicolson, author of Sissinghurst, will be talking about his latest book The Gentry: Stories of the English, The Bear Hotel, Hungerford, 7pm, followed by a signing. Tickets £5 from The Hungerford Bookshop (01488) 683480.
Lee Nelson Well New Tour, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 8pm. Tickets £23.50. Ticket office 01793 524481 or www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
to 20 (and 22 to 27), Christmas Craft Market, Cobbs Farm, Hungerford, 10am to 4pm. Different weeks, different stalls.
West Berkshire Ramblers, park at Hampstead Norreys recreation ground car park, grid ref SU527763, 10am. A walk to Bothampstead and Banterwick Farm. 6 miles. Leader Joan C, (01235) 835618
Wednesday, November 16:
Omid Djalili, Tour of Duty, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, 8pm. Tickets £19. Ticket office 01793 524481 or www.wyverntheatre.org.uk
Christmas Fair, Ecchinswell Village Hall, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. In aid of Alzheimer's Research. Lots of stalls. Donna 0776 6388047
Show of Hands, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Astronomy for Beginners with the Newbury Astronomical Society, St. Mary's Church Hall, Greenham, 7pm. Short entry level talks suitable for all ages and observing with society telescopes if clear. Details Steve Harris (01635) 860047.
RENEWAL project community talk, Riverside Community Centre, Rosemoor Gardens, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. A chance to find out more and how to get involved. Lesley Atkinson (0118) 9305335
