What's on this week
Newburytoday.co.uk's news and events from West Berkshire and beyond
Thursday, February 02:
Suggs Live, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
Gannets, The Haymarket, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. Fronted by Guillemots legend Fyfe Dangerfield, the Gannets explore the outer reaches of improvisation, injecting it with a much
needed breath of melodicism and fun. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Friday, February 03:
Joan Bakewell in conversation with Mark Damazer, Oxford Playhouse, 5pm. In support of Shared Experience. (01865) 305305 www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Richard Herring, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. www.wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
Beyond the Barricade, Corn Exchange, Newbury, 7.45pm. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
An Audience with Jonathan Viera, The Haymarket, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Karaoke competition, The Starting Gate, 8pm
Zoey Price Liberty Ballroom Social Night, 7.30pm to 11pm. Ballroom, Latin and some sequence; dancers of all standards are very welcome. The Liberty has a friendly and social environment with a licensed bar and lots of dedicated seating around tables. The social evenings attract dancers from many different places and dance schools and newcomers are always welcome. It's a great place for you to practise your dancing on a purpose built ballroom dance floor. £8 per person entry - plenty of free parking available 0789 1012210
to March 17, Necessity is the Mother of Invention – An exhibition of work by Foundation Art & Design students from Oxford Brookes University, Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford. Selected work will explore the necessity of inventing and why people come up with solutions to help with everyday life. A joint exhibition with the Museum of the History of Science (01865) 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk
Saturday, February 04:
Pitt Stop: Dream Time, Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, 1pm to 6pm, drop-in. FREE drop-in activities for children aged 5+. Please note: An adult MUST accompany children at all activities. Discover Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime tales and beautiful bark paintings. Then create your own masterpiece using natural materials. (01865) 270927 www.prm.ox.ac.uk
Rockin' on Heaven's Door, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. With Linda Gail Lewis, sister of Jerry Lee Lewis, and her daughter Anne Marie Dolan. wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
The Dolly Parton Story, featuring Andrea Pattison and the Partoners, The Haymarket, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Way Out West, New Greenham Arts, 8pm. Presented by The Future is Unwritten. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
Choir of the Year 2012, The Anvil, Basingstoke, morning and afternoon sessions. First round of the UK's biggest choral competition. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Chinese New Year Celebrations, St Bartholomew's School, 1pm to 4pm. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with lots of exciting activities. Entry is free with small charge for some activities. www.all2gether.co.uk
National Libraries Day, Newbury, Thatcham and Mortimer Libraries, 9.30am to 4pm. Anyone who borrows anything from a West Berkshire library today will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of these prizes: Asus Eee PC Netbook, Kobo Touch eReader, AudioGO MP3 Player,6 months free membership at Parkwood Leisure. Special guest for the day at Newbury Library is multi-award winning author Geraldine McCaughrean from 11am-3pm; Thatcham Library will be holding a Teddy Bear's picnic, 11am to 11.30 am; Mortimer Library will have a Punch & Judy show by Alan Mac, 9.35am to 10am.
Pangbourne Choral Society, Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne College, 7pm. An evening of Royal Celebration music
Book signing, Waterstones, Newbury, 11am to 3pm. Come and meet author Mandy Baggot as she signs copies of her contemporary romance novel Strings Attached. This event is raising money for Help For Heroes. (01635) 569998
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet at the canal wharf at Great Bedwyn SU 281644, 10.30am. A walk towards Crofton and Wilton. 5.5 miles. Bring a drink. Leisurely paced. Fairly level going. Leader: Ann G (01249) 765881
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet at Newbury Bus Station, grid ref SU471668, to catch the 9:40 am bus to Woodgarston Farm, Upper Wootton (service ‘The Link', destination Basingstoke). Please verify the bus time in the week beforehand and let the leader know if you intend boarding the bus en route. walk is to Aldermaston Wharf via Ramsdell, Pamber Forest and Padworth, returning to Newbury by bus or train. Please bring sufficient food and drink to
last the day. 12 miles. Graham S (01635) 580356
Baby and children's items market, Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Newbury, 2pm to 4pm. Large selection of excellent quality nearly new and new baby and kids items from birth to eight years all under one roof. £1 entry, kids free For more information or to book a stall call 07881641614. www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk
February Fiesta, St George's Church, Wash Common, 5pm to 7pm. Clive Grant, Helen Page, Patrick Cogswell and Harmony present music, song and dance with a sunny flavour, with tapas and sangria in the interval, to celebrate a the first anniversary of the solar panels installation. Tickets £10 (£8 concessions) Proceeds to George Goes Green and Macmillan Cancer Support. Tickets at the door or reserve in advance Helen Tuck (01635) 45978
Sunday February 05:
American Anthems, The Anvil, Basingstoke, 7.30pm. (01256) 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
West Berkshire Ramblers, meet at Station Road car park (free on Sundays), Goring, grid ref SU599806, 10am. Walk to Cray's Pond and back along the Thames Path. 7 miles. Leader: Greg M (01635) 45802
Monday, February 06:
Thatcham & District Philatelic Society, Council Chambers, Thatcham Town Council Building, Brownsfield Road, 2pm to 4.30pm. 60 Glorious Years. Contact (01635) 866942
and Tuesday, Moscow State Circus, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. Babushkin Sekret, its latest and most spectacular show. wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
Il Trittico, from The Royal Opera House, Vue cinema, Newbury, 7pm. www.myvue.com/newbury
Free Business Workshop, Newbury College, 6pm to 9pm. Growing Your Business is a free business workshop aimed at SMEs. Whether you are struggling in this economy, getting
ready to expand or are anywhere in between, we have something to help you. We have designed a package of workshops for all types of small to medium-sized businesses, to help you not just survive but thrive. With each session free of charge – this is an opportunity your business simply can not afford to miss. Angela Morris (01635) 845229
Zumba, Clere School, Burghclere, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. £5 Have fun and get fit at the same time. Jackie 0787 2967655
Tuesday, February 07:
to 11, ‘Tis Pity She's a Whore by John Ford, Oxford Playhouse. Performed by Cheek by Jowl. (01865) 305305 www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Kintbury Wildlife Group, Coronation Hall, Inkpen Road, Kintbury, 7.30pm, Wildlife of Britain, an illustrated talk by Alan Martin. All welcome – non-members £2 entry. More details (01488) 668482
and Wednesday, Lord of the Flies, Corn Exchange, Newbury, times vary. Presented by Sell a Door Theatre. (01635) 522733 www.cornexchangenew.com
West Berkshire Ramblers, park at the free National Trust car park at the Chase, grid ref SU444631, or in the small lay-by just before the entrance, 10am. Level walk via Enborne and Ball Hill. 6 miles. Leader: Chris R (01635) 865311 or 07979 804637
Wednesday, February 08:
Back to Broadway, Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. wyverntheatre.org.uk (01793) 524481
Greenham Common Bird Walk, meet at Control Tower, 10am to noon. Join bird expert Graeme Stewart for a walk at Greenham Common. Graeme will show you the wide range of birds at Greenham Common and tell you how to identify them. Bring along your binoculars and wear comfortable shoes to enjoy the walk. £2 per person. No need to book
Yoga at 1 Dene Way, Newbury, 8pm to 9.30pm, £4, Kate (01635) 45300
