What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, January 5:
West Berkshire Ramblers, From the B4009 going north, at Hampstead Norreys, turn right by the bridge over the disused railway and park at the recreation ground, grid ref SU527763, 9.30am. The route of the walk is to Eling and Brockhurst School, returning via Hermitage and Bothampstead. Lunch will be at the Fox Inn, Hermitage, or bring a picnic.10.8 miles. Leader: Roy Ba (01635) 40720
Friday, January 6:
Newbury Astronomical Society monthly meeting United Reformed Church Hall, Cromwell Place, Newbury, 7.30pm. Members evening, talks by our members. Details Steve Harris (01635) 860047
Croft Hall Hungerford, 7.30pm, Croft Films will be screening My Fair Lady, starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison the film won an Oscar for Best Picture in 1964 and is based on GB Shaw's Pygmalion. It continues to delight audiences of all ages with its truly wonderful music and lyrics and spectacular set design and costumes.
Public open meeting at Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, Newbury, to discuss the cuts proposed by the Council which could affect disabled people. 1pm – 3pm. Part 1: open floor to gather views. Part 2: audience with the council to ask questions. For more information call Sharon Jones on 07905 521452
Saturday, January 7:
Viennese Evening, The Anvil, Basingstoke. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs a selection of miniature masterpieces by the Strauss family. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers, park considerately in the centre of Ramsbury, grid ref SU274715, 10.30am. A walk to Axford; the terrain is mixed, crossing a floodplain and a moderate uphill section, giving good views. Leisurely pace. Bring a drink. 5 miles. Leader: Ann G (01249) 765881
Berkshire Geoconservation Group: Watership down and the Chalk Ridge. A circular walk to blow away the cobwebs. A walk along the chalk escarpement, includes art, literature and music, as part of the Chalk Livelihods programme. Meet at White Horse hill carpark SU516565 at 11am. For more info. contact lesley@berksgeoconservation.org.uk or 01993 770703
Sunday, January 8:
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet at the free public car park off High Street, Lambourn, grid ref SU325788, 10.30am. A high and open walk; the mileage depending on the weather. 4 to 5 miles. Leader: Jean B (01635) 35902
West Berkshire Ramblers, Going north on the B4494, just north of the M4, turn north east onto the minor road to towards Chieveley. At North Heath, where the road makes a sharp right turn, turn left and park at the start of the byway going west, grid ref SU462743, 9.30am. The route of the walk passes through Peasemore and Leckhampstead Thicket, returning via Leckhampstead and Hillgreen. Lunch will be at the Stag PH, Leckhampstead, or bring a picnic. 10.7 miles. Leader: Roy Ba (01635) 40720
The Mike Miller Jazz Trio, The Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury, 2.30pm. Described by veteran jazz critic Derek Ansell as the Lock, stock and smokin' jazz trio and featuring the wonderful playing of jazz guitarist Mike Miller, accompanied by Nick Monnas, drums and Steve Riddle, double bass. Great jazz, great food, and all in a lovely setting by the Kennet & West Avon Canal. For more information, telephone (01635) 580550
Monday, January 9:
Newbury and District Gardeners Association, St Nicholas School, Link Road, 7.15pm. From Cadet to Commodore and beyond by Commander Gibb. Visitors welcome at a charge of £2.
Thatcham & District Philatelic Society, Council Chambers, Thatcham Town Council Building, Brownsfield Road, 2pm to 4.30pm. Creepy crawlies. Contact (01635) 866942
to 14, Scrooge, New Theatre, Oxford. Starring Tommy Steele. 0844 871 3020 www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Newbury National Trust, New Greenham Arts, 7.30pm. Illustrated talk, Windsor Castle, by Leslie Grout. Visitors £3. (01635) 551034
and Wednesday, Newbury Air Cadets in Newbury Recruitment evening at The Cadet Forces Centre, St Michaels Road, Newbury, from 19.30 until 21.30. 211 Squadron Newbury Air Cadets in-take evenings for young people aged over 13 to join the Squadron. For more information, call Newbury Air Cadets on (01635) 552635
Garston Gallopers Morris Dancing. Meet most Mondays 8pm – 9.30pm East Garston Village Hall. Beginners welcome. Jackie (01488) 648851
Tuesday, January 10:
to February 23, Exploration & Discovery, Art & Photography by students at Trinity School, Corn Exchange. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Wednesday, January 11:
Berkshire Family History Society, Newbury Branch, St. Mary's Church Hall, Church Road, Shaw, 7.30pm. Helping me, helping you – question and answer session for members of Berkshire Family History Society, Newbury branch. Non-members will be able to join the society on the night
to March 29, New Greenham Arts, It's All Relative, exhibition by Pete Tullett and family. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
