What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, January 12:
Newbury Yacht Club, The Royal British Legion Club, Pelican Lane, Newbury, 7.30pm. Talk by Ron and Elizabeth Howard on their trip through the French Canals. New members welcome. (01635) 200768
Circus of Horrors, The Anvil, 7.45pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Digital Switchover Advice Event, Eight Bells for Mental Health, Friends Meeting House, 1 Highfield Avenue, 11am to 2pm. If you are unsure how the digital TV switchover will affect you, come along and speak to a trained advisor in a safe and comfortable environment. Buffet lunch available. Jenny Letham 07768707646
St Nicolas Church, Newbury, 1.10pm Lunchtime Organ Recital given by Graham Ireland. Admission free with retiring collection. (01635) 552876
Bonhams Auctioneers Valuation Day, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 10am to noon. Fee valuation of jewellery and other items. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Newbury Camera Club Exhibition, Newbury Library, until January 23. Display of a wide range of subjects by members of Newbury Camera Club. www.newburycameraclub.org
Friday, January 13:
Sing-a-long A Grease, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
Voice of the Heart, Karen Carpenter, Corn Exchange, 7.45pm. Superb vocals from Carole Gordon and outstanding talent from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band & Singers. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Liberty Ballroom Social Night, Greenham, 7.30pm to 11pm. Entry is only £8 per person and the dress code smart casual. A wide selection of music and all 10 ballroom and Latin American dances, with sequence dances too. The Liberty Ballroom has a fully stocked bar and if you would like to bring along snacks too you are very welcome. www.atozdancedynamics.co.uk atoz.dancer@googlemail.com
Gardening For The Brain, Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Winter sessions with an indoor-gardening related activity will be held at Burghfield Methodist Hall on Fridays. This event is organised by The Alzheimer's Society. Kim Westall (01635) 500869
Howl Night, The UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Butler's Farm, Beenham, 6.30pm. £10 per person, booking essential. (0118) 971 3330 or ukwct.org.uk
Saturday, January 14:
Newbury District Ornithological Club, St Mary's Church hall, Greenham, 2.30pm. A social afternoon of short talks from members, with tea and cakes. New members and visitors welcome. Details (01488) 668482
The Fabulous Fantastic Psychedelic Volunteering Fair, Corn Exchange, 10am to 3pm. Find out more about 40 voluntary organisations at a free family event. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
West Berkshire Ramblers. Meet outside the Plough PH at Shalbourne, grid ref SU313628, 10am. An undulating and scenic walk to Ham, Kiln Copse and Westcott Copse. 6 miles. Leader: Lyn G (01672) 513294
January Walk, Paices Wood, Aldermaston, 11am to 1pm. Come and join the ranger for a walk and talk in the January air. £3.50 per person. Booking is essential. Call the Nature Discovery Centre. (01635) 874381
Recycled Arts Workshop – Mexican Eyes, Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham, A Mexican Eye is a traditional Mexican decoration made from wool and fabric woven into various shapes not just an eye and are very bright and colourful. Join Jill Nicholas, a recycling enthusiast and discover a great way to reuse old wool and fabric. This is a drop in event. £1 per Mexican Eye. (01635) 874381
Sunday, January 15:
Aldermaston Concert Centre, William Penney Theatre, West Gate, AWE, Tadley, 3pm to 5.30pm. Come and enjoy a Sunday afternoon of ‘light-entertainment' music from the fifties through to the nineties. All created and played live by visiting professional electronic organist Janet Dowsett. Parking, refreshments, raffle and bar facilities. £6.50. Sylvia (0118) 9712220
West Berkshire Ramblers. Meet near the Bell PH, Aldworth, grid ref SU555796, 10am. A leisurely walk via Fayleys Border and Westridge Farm. Bring a drink and a snack. 3.5 miles. Leader: Fred C 07769816429
West Berkshire Ramblers, From the B4494, two miles north of Newbury, turn west into the car park of the Snelsmore Common Country Park, grid ref SU464711, 9.30am. The route of the walk passes through Winterbourne and Boxford Common to Bagnor. The return passes close to Woodspeen, Bagnor and Donnington Castle. Lunch will be at the Five Bells PH, Woodspeen, or bring a picnic. 11 miles. Leader: Roy Ba (01635) 40720
Monday, January 16:
Free singing workshop in Basingstoke, with Sing For Fun tutor Jane Cole. No experience necessary, open to all, whatever your ability. Learn warm-up exercises, breathing techniques and harmony singing, and enjoy a good sing-along. Chance to sign up to join the group if you enjoy it. To book a place, log on to www.singforfun.co.uk
to 18, The Russian State Ballet of Siberia, New Theatre, Oxford. 0844 871 3020 www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Let's Sing, Kennet School, Thatcham, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New community choir. All welcome, no experience necessary. Free taster session. Ten week programme starts Monday January 23. (01635) 813355 or email LetsSing@hotmail.co.uk to book a place on the taster.
Cendrillon: From the Royal Opera House, Vue cinema, 7pm. For the first time ever, The Royal Opera presents the story of Cinderella as told in Massenet's opera Cendrillon. www.myvue.com/newbury
Blood Donation session, St John the Evangelist School, Newbury, 1.30pm to 3.30pm and 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
Tuesday, January 17:
Tango Classes, St Nicolas Church Hall, Newbury, 7.15pm. for more information www.tangoar.com
West Berkshire Ramblers, Park at the control tower on Greenham Common, grid ref SU498650, 10am. A walk to Newtown Common. Mostly a flat walk with some undulations. 6 miles. Leader: Fiona W (01635) 40720
Wednesday, January 18:
to December, Bond in Motion, James Bond Vehicle Exhibition, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. Showcasing 50 of the best loved and most iconic James Bond vehicles in celebration of the 50th year of James Bond.
Newbury Astronomical Society, Astronomy for Beginners, 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.
Jump Racing, Newbury Racecourse, 11am to 5pm. Newbury Racecourse's first sporting fixture of 2012, first race 1pm. www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Zelda's Jazz Room, Comrades Club, Newbury Street, Wantage, 8pm. Matt Palmer's Millennium Eagle Jazz Band from the Midlands (Nottingham & Birmingham mostly). A lively and entertaining traditional jazz band led by relatively young clarinet and saxophone player Matt Palmer. Tickets £9. Fish n chip supper available at £3.50 (to order by 8pm) good parking, bar, raffle, comfortable club room, warm welcome, great jazz.
