What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, January 19:
Free singing workshop in Newbury, 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
Thatcham & District Philatelic Society, Memorial Hall, Bath Road, Thatcham, 7pm. New acquisitions – members to display. Dealers welcome. Further information Graeme Stewart (01635) 866942 www.tdps.org.uk
Free singing workshop in Caversham, 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 25, Room Service Included, The Mill, Sonning. (0118) 9698000 www.millatsonning.com
Free singing workshop in Winchester, with Sing For Fun tutor Sue da Silva. 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
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.45pm. Bach, Beethoven and Shostakovich. Box office (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
and 20, Chinese State Circus Yin Yang, New Theatre, Oxford. 0844 8713020 www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Flamenco: Rafael and Friends, Oxford Playhouse, 7.30pm. (01865) 305305 www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Free financial life-coaching seminar, The Hilton Hotel, Pinchington Lane, 7.15pm to 9.30pm. Space limited o 65. For more information: http://passion4life.org/millionaire-minds/
to March 18, Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centre. A Hayward Touring exhibition, featuring 35 lithographic prints of the famous cut-outs, produced in the last four years of Matisse's life and includes many of his iconic images, such as The Snail and the Blue Nudes. Be inspired by Matisse for poetry writing, table lantern making, paper collage and more in workshops throughout February and March. For more information and to book, visit: www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester
to March 3, The Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery, Market Place, Basingstoke. Part of international tour which began at the Natural History Museum in London. Featuring more than 100 stunning images in 18 categories, every photograph is a winner, runner-up or commended in the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 competition. Tues-Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm, free
entry. www.hants.gov.uk/willismuseum
Friday, January 20:
The Classic Rock Show, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 8pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Newbury and District Transport Group, Bayer House, Strawberry Hill, 7.30pm. From Brownie to digital, Steam and Diesel by David Canning. All welcome, no membership necessary. Raffle and refreshments.
Suggs, My Life Story in Words and Music, Oxford Playhouse, 8pm. (01865) 305305 www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Ruth Moody, The Forge, 8.15pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Southern Sinfonia Café Concert – The Fitzwilliam Duo, Corn Exchange, 1pm. Heather Tuach, lead cellist with Southern Sinfonia and fellow Fitzwilliam String Quartet member Colin Scobie (violin), play Bach, Bartok, Handel and Kodaly. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchange.new
Saturday, January 21:
The Classic Rock Show, New Theatre, Oxford. 0844 871 3020 www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
and 22, Open Weekend and Winter Sale, Waterperry Gardens, 10am to 4pm. An opportunity to see behind closed doors at Waterperry Gardens and House. The gates to the whole estate are thrown open with free tours of the gardens, orchards, nurseries and frescoes in Waterperry House. Quiz the experts about gardens and gardening and enjoy a winter warming lunch in the teashop, Miss H's. Tours take place at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm each day.
Canal Open Day, Marsh Lock, Hungerford, 11am to 3.30pm. Guided walk and talk around the site at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. All walks leave from the Magistrates room, Hungerford Town Hall. Each will last approximately 45 minutes with the option of returning to the Town Hall. If you would prefer to meet at Hungerford Marsh Lock they will aim to demonstrate the new gates being fitted approximately half an hour after each walk commences. www.waterscape.com/canalopendays
Fairport Convention, Oxford Playhouse, 7.30pm. (01865) 305305 www.oxfordplayhouse.com
A Celebration of Music & Voice, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. The Rotary Club of Basingstoke Deane welcomes the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, the Romsey Male Voice Choir and soprano Rosanne Havel. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Wolf Tales, Corn Exchange, 11am. Pickled Image uses puppetry, shadows and songs to present a different slant on classic fairytales. (01635) 522733. www.cornexchangenew.com
Oh, Whistle...! The Ghost Stories of M R James, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. Performed by Robert Lloyd Parry. wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
The Newbury Society annual cheese and wine party, St Nicolas Church Hall, 7.30pm. Members and guest of members: tickets are £10, includes art exhibition and entertainment. Further details from Graham Smith, (01635) 580356 www.newbury-society.org
Elkie Brooks, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
to March 18, A river runs through it: the watery world of painter Sarah Wenden revealed at the River & Rowing Museum, Henley-on-Thames. This new exhibition, which Wenden has been creating since 2008, has captured the Thames and its lesser-known tributaries near her home in Oxford, becoming captivated not only by reflections in the water but by the way it has shaped the landscape it passes through. museum@rrm.co.uk
Pizza and Praise. Relax after shopping. 5pm Methodist Church Hall, Northbrook Street. Free
Sunday, January 22:
The Bartholomew Consort, Douai Abbey, 7.45pm. www.bartholomewconsort.co.uk
Newbury District Ornithological Club, a full day visit by car to WWT Slimbridge for winter swans, geese and ducks. Meet out side West Berkshire Museum at 9am for car-sharing. All welcome. Entry fee for non-members of WWT. More details (01488) 668482.
Monday, January 23:
Newbury and District Gardeners Association, St Nicolas School, Link Road, 7.15pm – 40 years of catching smugglers by Malcolm Nelson. Visitors welcome at a charge of £2.
to Saturday, Spamalot, New Theatre, Oxford. 0844 871 3020 www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk
Tuesday, January 24:
to Saturday, Top Girls, Oxford Playhouse, times vary. Directed by Max Stafford-Clark. (01865) 305305 www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Swan Lake, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia. wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
Kintbury Wildlife Group, members' New Year party, Coronation Hall, Inkpen Road, Kintbury, 7.30pm. Social meeting with members' slides, a fun quiz and food and drink. All welcome – come and meet us to see what we do. Non-members £2 entry. More details (01488) 668482
Family History session, Mortimer Library, 2pm to 3.30pm. Trace your Family Tree with the help of the Berkshire Family History Society. Bring as much information as possible e.g. names/dates/place of birth/address. (0118) 933 2882
Wednesday, January 25:
to Saturday, Our Country's Good, The Haymarket, times vary. The Original Theatre Company perform Timberlake Weternbaker's modern classic. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Pub Quiz, The White Horse, Hermitage, 7.30pm to 11pm. Come and Support WBAGI (West Berkshire Against Grundon Incinerator ) in a fun Pub Quiz. Tickets are available directly from The White Horse at £12 per head and include a shepherd's pie and veg dinner. www.wbagi.org. Suzanne Ross 07767610720
Kennet & Avon Canal Trust. 60 Years on the River Thames – talk by Colin Reynolds of The River Thames Society. Colin will be talking about his 60 year relationship with the river and his early recollections of the River Kennet and the Kennet & Avon Canal. Graham Smith (01635)
580356.
Kennet Valley Probus Club New Year Luncheon Meeting followed by a guest speaker. If you wish to consider joining us please contact rosemary@bhhc.me.uk or (01635) 31679 www.kennetvalleyprobusclub.co.uk
The Lamb Inn, Mill Street Wantage, 8.30pm. Dave Moorwood's Rascals of Rhythm with delightful vocalist, Kim Osmond. No admission charge – raffle to help defray expenses of special guests. To book a table (01235) 766768
