What's on today (Saturday)
On Saturday, the 14th Annual Battle Proms picnic concert, a firmly established favourite that sees thousands return year after year, will once again take place on the lawns directly in front of the castle.
A thundering of hooves will be heard as the mounted cavalry takes visitors back in time by demonstrating battlefield skill-at-arms with lances, pistols and horsemanship.
This year the cavalry will be in First World War regalia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.
The summer evening will close with the traditional sing-along, flag-waving proms finale, including favourites Jerusalem, Rule Britannia, and Land of Hope and Glory, with fireworks following the music.
For tickets to the Battle Proms, visit https://battleproms.ticketsrv.co.uk/index.php/highclere-castle
A special memorial service marking the 100th Anniversary of the start of the First World War and the
70th Anniversary of D Day will be held at the Newbury War Memorial in Bartholomew Street.
The ‘Home Front History Group’ will process 20 vintage military vehicles into the town at 1.15 pm transporting Veterans to the service.
The service will be led by Revd Keri Eynon, Chaplain to Newbury RBL and will include Newbury Royal British Legion Standards.
Elsewhere in the district, some inspiring parents from Berkshire are helping to beat cystic fibrosis on the 2nd of August by organising a family-friendly Cycle Ride event, aptly named “The Tour de Berkshire”. Nikki and Ross Green, 35, from Southend Bradfield (near Reading), are organising the event to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as their 6 year-old-daughter, Tilly, has cystic fibrosis.
The event begins at 10:30am and the route starts and finishes at The Cottage Inn in Upper Bucklebury, where the landlords, Gary and Mandy, are helping to make it an inclusive day for everyone, with games, bouncy castle and BBQ at the back of the pub.
Dog lovers are invited to meet at the Greenham Control Tower car park at Burys Bank Road at 11am for Westie's (West Highland terriers) and other dogs taking part in charity fundraising walk for West Berkshire Mencap.
The popular Thames Valley Police Open Day will be taking place in Sulhamstead with a parade of the Force's new police puppies, tours of a police helicopter and displays of classic police cars.
There will also be a special memorial service to officers who lost their lives in the First World War.
Saturday will also see the return of the Burghclere and Newtown Summer Flower Show, which will open at 2pm, with the prize giving at 3.45pm.
Elsewhere, the Ashmansworth and district summer flower show & scruffs dog show where judging will be taking place from 10.30am to 11.30am. The show is 2pm to 4.30pm, with the event also featuring a tombola, teas, games and a raffle .
If sport is more your thing - you won't be short of choices with cricket action at Northcroft as Newbury II host Wargrave, while in the football Newbury take on Oakley United at FaradayRoad.
