What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, December 22:
The Nutcracker, Vue Newbury, 2pm. The New York City Ballet's magical production of the Nutcracker recorded live from the Lincoln Centre, New York. www.myvue.com/newbury
Krazy Klub, Christmas Party, 3pm to 6pm. (01635) 867555 www.krazy-klub.co.uk
Dieci Cantabile, Englefield House, Long Gallery, 6.45 to 7.45pm. Christmas concert. More information www.diecicantabile.org
Charity coffee morning and bric-a-brac sale, St Nicolas' Church Hall.Newbury, 10am to 11.45am. All proceeds towards the upkeep of Sandham Memorial chapel, which has seen record visitor numbers this year owing to television appearances in Jon Snow's The Genius of British Art and BBC Four's Modern British Masters, and more recently on daytime favourite Flogit. The chapel reopens to the public in March 2012
Friday, December 23:
Meet Bjorn the Polar Bear, Market Place, Newbury, 10am to 4pm. Bjorn the Polar Bear, allows people of all ages to get up close to one of the world's most intriguing animals, in a magical and unforgettable show which never fails to intrigue and excite. Bjorn has blinking eyes, a sniffing nose, an opening mouth and also makes live sounds which continues the illusion.
Saturday, December 24:
Christmas Eve Ceroc/modern jive freestyle, Liberty Ballroom, New Greenham Park, 8pm to midnight. £8 advance, £10 on the door, for more information visit www.cerocnewbury.co.uk
n West Berkshire Ramblers, meet at the crossroads near Acland Hall, Cold Ash, grid ref SU511702, 10.30am. Parking is sometimes available at the hall or nearby. 3.5 miles Leader: Jean B (01635) 35902
Football for littlies in Cold Ash, Acland Fields, Hermitage Rd, Cold Ash, 10am to noon. Let us wear your children out at our fun football for the U6s on Christmas eve in the hope you will get some sleep. Everybody welcome to play with our balls not our bells. This event is raising money for Childrens Soccer Academy. Roger Moon (01635) 255215
Pyjama Party, Document House, Newbury. (01635) 582000
Sunday, December 25:
Church services: St George's Church, Andover Road, Wash Common, Holy Communion 8am, family Communion 10am; St Nicolas' Church, West Mills, Newbury, family Communion 10am; Newbury Baptist Church, Cheap Street, family service 10am; Newbury Methodist Church, Northbrook Street, family service 10.30am; St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, London Road, Newbury, family Mass 11am
Christmas Day lunch for the elderly in Thatcham and Kintbury, Coronation Hall, Kintbury and Thatcham Hockey Club, 11am to 4pm. Lunch and entertainment on Christmas Day for the older members of the community who may be on their own or less able to provide for themselves. Transport is arranged. More information Caroline Billington 0845 8549261
Monday, December 26:
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet at the Stockcross Recreation Ground, grid ref SU433688, 10.30am. Walk to Priddles Farm, 4 miles. Leader: Jean B (01635) 35902
Tuesday, December 27:
The Nutcracker, Vue Newbury, 2pm. The New York City Ballet's magical production of the Nutcracker recorded live from the Lincoln Centre, New York
Charity Christmas Walk, meet at The Furze Bush, 10.30am. Blow away the cobwebs with this circular walk from Ball Hill to East Woodhay and North End to raise money for Jacksplace, part of Naomi House. Mulled wine and mince pie stop. Lunch afterwards at The Furze Bush
Wednesday, December 28:
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet by the Blackbird PH, Bagnor, grid ref SU453693, 10am. An interesting walk to Snelsmore Common, Donnington Castle, Donnington Grove and Woodspeen. If not intending to take refreshments at the pub at the end of the walk, please park considerately in the village and not at the pub, 6 miles. Leader: Greg M (01635) 45802
Betwixmas Jazz session, The Lamb Inn, Mill Street, Wantage, 8.30pm. The Rascals of Rhythm with very special guest John Crocker, clarinet and sax
