14 15 16
All day
16/09/2020-22/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
In Memorium A large-scale outdoor installation to honour those who have lost their lives and to pay tribute to the NHS health and care workers who have been risking theirs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
We’ll be sharing further details about booking and on sale dates soon and you can find the most up to date information on our website.
17 18
All day
18/09/2020-28/10/2020
Eat Out To Help Out As Eat out To Help Out begins to end – we are looking at Eating Outdoors at pubs cross West Berkshire
Royal Oak Yattendon and other pubs with gardens
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10:00 -16:00
19/09/2020
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6DB
One- Day Papercut Workshop Saturday 19 September 2020, 10am to 4pm, £35 (£5 off with your own kit)
Come and learn the ways of creating gorgeous word-based papercuts with a scalpel! There will be a variety of templates to try and many techniques to learn. From infilled letters, creasing and folding, traditional and modern methods, Adriana will teach you the details of how to use lettering in your papercuts as well as adding in your own special details and elements to your designs. You will get lots of advice, tips and tricks of the trade in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
You will be given a kit which you can take home, with everything you need, including:
Craft knife Spare blades Cutting mat Coloured paper Many templates to get stuck into If you have your own papercutting kit (craft knife, blades and cutting matt) and want to bring it to use on the day, you get a £5 discount. To get the discount send us an e-mail to info@cityartnewbury.co.uk and we’ll issue a special booking code.
10:00 -16:00
19/09/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Acrylics for Beginners This workshop is designed to explore the absolute basics of acrylic painting; from colour mixing using just the primary colours, to different ways of applying the paint (thick, thin, opaque, transparent) and the use of basic mediums.
A fun and informal course, by the end of which students will have an understanding of the properties of acrylic paint, colour mixing, and simple techniques for creating their own paintings. Students will complete a number of exercises and at least one finished piece of work
There will be lots of step-by-step demos and individual help… no previous experience necessary.
What to bring: Watercolour paper x 3 sheets (approx. A4 or bigger), Cartridge paper for initial studies and exercises, Soft drawing pencil, rubber.
Acrylic paints – primaries: Process Cyan, Process Yellow, Process Magenta, White (It is better to buy four tubes of a decent brand such as Daler System 3 or Winsor & Newton than a large set of a cheap brand.)
Mixing palette with a large flat area (tear-off palettes or plates are fine), Range of brushes -bring whatever you have – the tutor will have some available to borrow and advise on what to buy. Kitchen sponge, palette knife if you have one (the tutor will have some available to borrow.) Kitchen roll, water pot.
Simple still life props such as pears, apples, figs, grapes. Old clothes / apron.
Terms – Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website.
Level: Beginners
Number of students: 10
10:00 -16:00
19/09/2020-20/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
10:30 -12:30
19/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Nick Cope Family Music
Full price £8
Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Nick’s Family Music sessions have proved extremely popular so we advise early booking to avoid disappointment.
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09:00 -16:50
20/09/2020
Highclere Castle Highclere Park NEWBURY RG20 9RN
Real Lives and Film Sets Guided Tours
from September 20th 2020 to November 15th 2020
(Dates will cover both weekdays and weekends)
We look forward to offering several tours each week. The number of guests will be limited to offer more space and highlight a bespoke experience.
Lord and Lady Carnarvon are delighted to invite you to step into the real-life location and living film set from Downton Abbey this autumn. Wind your way through the park, along the gravel drive to join us to explore the very familiar State Rooms from the much-loved series and upcoming Film “Downton Abbey”.
During your guided tour you will recognise where so many of your favourite scenes were shot locations, so many memorable lines uttered. Downton Abbey has given many people much enjoyment and a tour of the Real Downton must be the ultimate engagement.
Beginning in the Saloon, the heart of the Castle and a central room where characters from upstairs and downstairs met the tour will share the real history and works of art from Stanhope bedroom, decorated in Real Life for HRH the Prince of Wales and also the bedroom in which the handsome Turkish Diplomat died of a heart attack. It was also Shirley MacLaine’s bedroom for one episode and Lady Anstruther’s in another.
After the tour through the State Rooms, around the gallery bedrooms, stepping down the Oak Staircase, guests are then invited to descend to the cellars to explore the Egyptian exhibition.
This fascinating Exhibition tells the story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and contains antiquities from the earlier tombs in the Valley of the Nobles and Valley of the Queens. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter spent some 16 years working out in Egypt before they knocked through a sealed door to find a royal tomb 3,500 years old.
Following this, you will enjoy a seasonal buffet chosen by our Head Chef served in our Coach House Tea Rooms. This will include a selection of finger sandwiches, homemade soup, quiche and delicious mini cakes as well as traditional scones and cakes, served by our own butlering team.
A stroll in the grounds is a must after indulging in the Coach House and please take the opportunity to explore the gardens.
Tickets – £125.00, including refreshments
Every ticket includes a “Goody Bag” a signed copy of “Christmas at Highclere” (£30) to collect from the gift shop.
10:00 -15:00
20/09/2020
Restaurant & Cookery School Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN
Stocks, Sauces and Soups In The Woodspeen kitchen we consider the secret to a great sauce, gravy or soup is in the stock
Stock forms the foundation of all great kitchens and adds depth of flavour to your dishes. Once you have a great stock fresh soups, sauces and risotto’s are easy to make.
From £145
10:30 -13:30
20/09/2020
The Book Respository, The Nuneham Estate, Nuneham Courtney, Oxfordshire OX44 9PQ
Tapas! Tapas is unpretentious food with bold flavours, fresh ingredients and lots of fun to make and share with family and friends. Many of us will have missed holidays abroad this year but we are going to make you feel just like you are in Barcelona with Carolina providing you with lots of Spanish energy and fun!
Summer time may be coming to an end but lovely food is still coming up in this entertaining and tasty tapas class. Here is what you could be preparing on the day:
Salmorejo cordobes – Traditional cold tomato soup originating from Cordoba Espardenya d’escalivada i anxoves (Espardenya) – Roasted aubergine and pepper with anchovies on toasted bread Broqueta de chorizo y gambas – Prawn and chorizo skewers Mejillones con hinojo – Mussels in a tomato and fennel sauce Natillas Book fast to avoid disappointment – Carolina’s classes sell out quickly!!! Suitable for all levels.
11:20 -16:00
20/09/2020
Run Through Event @ Newbury Racecourse Join RunThrough Events for the fantastic chance to run a 5k, 10k, or Half Marathon at Newbury Racecourse – one of Britain’s leading horse racing venues. The race involves laps around the circuit, the course is flat and quick. There will be 1 lap for the 5k, 2 laps for the 10k and 4 laps for the Half Marathon. Each mile will be accurately marked out, and there will be plenty of helpers to keep you quite literally on track and encourage you on your way to the finish line. All entries include – unique themed medal, chip timed results, free official event photographs, water & post-race goodies!
All times are the same – Half Marathon Start at 10am and 5k&10k Start at 11am
11:30 -13:00
20/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Portrait of a Lady on Fire Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Romance and art entwine in the sumptuous new masterpiece from Céline Sciamma (Girlhood), a heartbreaking period piece told with a distinctly modern feminist energy.
In late eighteenth-century France, painter Marianne is commissioned to paint the portrait of Heloise, a young woman about to enter an arranged marriage. As the two women grow closer, an attraction begins to blossom, paving the way for a simmering, star-crossed romance.
Screenings of this film will take place in our cinema and auditorium. For a full timetable and pricing details, please see the document below.
17:00 -19:00
20/09/2020
Shaw House, Church Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DR
Opera Unlocked: Outdoor Performance Kennet Opera celebrate the opportunity to sing again in an outdoor concert performance of their favourite arias and choruses.
Bring your own picnic, warm clothes, seating/rug. Please observe social distancing at all times and be prepared to be directed to an area in which to sit.
The café will be open selling snacks, drinks and ice cream to take outside. Toilets will be open in the House but we will ask you to adhere to the one-way system in place.
Pre-book only, tickets will not be available on the gate.
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10:00 -16:00
21/09/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Flat Lay Photography A step by step guide to flat-lay photography using flowers from the garden at Micklems Farm. Flat-lay is where you have a collection of items, which can be anything from flowers, fashion items to food, that are artistically arranged on a flat surface and shot from above – bird’s eye view that is becoming increasing popular.
We will look at: What sort of backgrounds to use, How to light your flat-lay, How to set up your camera or use your smart phone, How to arrange your flowers artistically, How to edit your shot.
The workshop will consist of the following: 1. Short introduction to the art of flat-lay photography. Explanation of the best backgrounds to use, flowers to choose and what to consider when planning you layout. 2. Stroll around the garden to pick the blooms. 3. How to compose your flat lay. 4. Use of lighting / reflectors / control of shadows. 5. Camera settings. 6. Editing your shot.
Items to bring: Phone or camera
Includes: Backgrounds / Flowers / Props. Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Terms – Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website.
Level: Beginners/intermediate
Number of students: 10
10:00 -16:00
21/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
10:00 -16:00
21/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
Polymer Clay: Feathered Friends
Further Detail Polymer clay is a malleable material available in a rainbow of colours that is cured in a domestic oven. You will learn how to use this versatile material to create colourful birds with marbled feather effect wings and tails. Optionally, you can also give them a pair of feet bent from wire! Simple tools such as cutters and a pasta machine will help you create these characterful, colourful creatures. Use them as hanging ornaments or create smaller versions to decorate greetings cards, charms, key rings or to wear as pretty pendants and brooches. Full step-by-step demonstrations and written instructions will be provided for you to take home.
Skills/Techniques Covered Conditioning clay Using a pasta machine Creating patterns such as stripes and feathered effect marbling Cutting shapes Cutting and shaping wire Smoothing and finishing Level This course is suitable for all levels of ability, including complete beginners. Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. All materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £10, payable to the tutor during the course.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.
Please Bring With You We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
10:30 -15:00
21/09/2020
The Big 4 with Julie Harris LCGI NCGIA This incredible opportunity is for groomers to experience in-depth demonstrations of popular breed styles that are often entering the salon.
Throughout the day Julie will perform a demonstration groom of a Spaniel, a short-legged Terrier, a long-legged Terrier, and a Doodle.
Breaking grooming down into the basic styles that we follow will enable you to do any breed confidently and profitably. You can use the same blueprint time and time again on a variety of breeds.
These four are your go-to styles – master these and you will have a thriving business.
18:00 -20:00
21/09/2020
Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Greenham, RG19 6HN
Clay Class- Open Level 5 Week Course /10 Week Course £145 for a 5 week course
£270 for 10 week course
Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 13 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 17 August at 10am.
By booking for this course, you are selecting to attend Clay Class in person at The Base. If you wish to attend these sessions online, via Zoom, please click here .
Join our resident artist and Pottery Throw Down ‘s Cáit Gould to explore the possibilities clay offers in a friendly, relaxed environment.
The 5 week course is suitable as a taster or for a specific small project, while the 10 week course enables you to develop your making and decorating skills further.
Suitable for beginners and more experienced potters alike.
Materials: Please have available an Apron or old clothes. All materials provided.
This course will take place in person at The Base.
All places must be booked in advance. Booking closes 24 hours before the course start time. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.
20:45 -21:45
21/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Writing for Performance This course will take place in person at the Learning Centre. A creative and supportive environment to explore a range of writing styles used in performances, from play-writing to monologues to performance poetry.
By booking for this course, you are selecting to attend Writing for Performance in person at the Learning Centre. If you wish to attend these sessions online, via Zoom, please click here .
Suitable for anyone who enjoys writing, no matter your experience level. The group will also benefit from one talk from a guest writers per term.
The term will culminate in an informal performance of your work by local amateur and emerging performers.
FULL PRICE £75 FOR 10 WEEK COURSE
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All day
22/09/2020-30/09/2020
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE
Bloodshot We are delighted to announce that this autumn we will be presenting a limited season of socially distanced performances inside our auditorium.
London. 1957. A tantalising puzzle! Policeman-turned-photographer Derek Everleigh is down on his luck, but when a mysterious envelope full of money arrives it looks like his fortunes are about to change. Tasked with taking photos of an elegant young woman as she walks through leafy Holland Park, Derek relishes his new challenge.
But when the job is turned upside down in a sudden, shocking turn of events, Derek must cling to the shadows to uncover the truth about this enigmatic stranger. The mystery deepens – what do an Irish comedian, an American saxophone player and a Russian magician have to do with the bloody event he witnesses? And how are these men connected to the woman in Holland Park?
This thrilling one man show returns to The Watermill after almost ten years, performed by award-winning composer and actor Simon Slater who moves effortlessly from ukulele to saxophone with even the odd conjuring trick!
Tickets £25 to £23
Age guidance 14+
Audio Described performance : Saturday 10 October at 2.30pm. To reserve a headset for the performance and to book your tickets, please contact the box office on 01635 46044.
Bloodshot is part of The Watermill Theatre’s autumn 2020 reopening season featuring shows with smaller cast sizes, reduced capacity inside the auditorium and socially distanced seating to enable you to get back to watching the very best live theatre.
This performance runs from 22nd September – 17th Oct 2020, please check for times with the venue
10:00 -16:00
22/09/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Arm Knitting Style up your home with your newly arm knitted throw which is perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on the sofa or a lovely present for a loved one.
The workshop is suitable for complete beginners with no knitting experience is needed. We will make the whole throw in the workshop for you to take home and enjoy!
The workshop includes 2kg of vegan yarn of your colour choice upon booking.
Includes – tea, coffee and biscuits.
Terms – Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website.
Level: Beginner
Number of students: 10
10:00 -12:00
22/09/2020
Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Greenham, RG19 6HN
Watercolour and Pastels Full price £100 for a 10 week course.
Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 13 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 17 August at 10am.
A general painting class with an emphasis on watercolour and pastel painting.
You will learn the basic techniques of watercolour in an accessible way, as well as pastel and other media, you will also learn colour theory and composition. This will enable you to improve your creative skills, Tessa gives individual tutoring according to the needs of the group.
Beginners and the more experienced are welcome.
No session w/c 26 Oct
Materials: Participants will be expected to bring and use their own materials during the course. A list of basic materials will be provided for beginners.
This course will take place in person at The Base.
All places must be booked in advance. Booking closes 24 hours before the course start time. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.
10:00 -14:00
22/09/2020
The Barn North Sydmonton House, North Sydmonton, Newbury, Hampshire RG20 4UL
Italian Street Food Mariella joins Honesty to create an authentic Italian street food feast!
With each region having its own street food specialities there are plenty of recipes to choose from – Sicilian arancini and rice suppli’, porchetta, Piadine wraps, fried polenta, Ligurian focaccia di Recco, Apulian calzoni, Sicilian brioche with ice cream and Neopolitan pizza. Let Mariella introduce you to the sights and smells of the Italian streets. Perfect buffet or picnic food to impress your family and friends.
Maximum class size 8. Photo for web purposes only. All levels of ability welcome.
Cost £70THIS COURSE INCLUDES LUNCH
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All day
23/09/2020-25/09/2020
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP
Salon Privé Salon Privé returns to Blenheim Palace with their most sensational line-up to date.
For four days, the South Lawn will be overcome with the finest super and classic cars in the world, accompanied by luxury brands and exquisite hospitality to form the UK’s Most Exclusive Motor Show. Enjoy lobster luncheon, English afternoon tea and Pommery Champagne – with private dining options available in the sought-after Churchill Pavilion
10:00 -16:00
23/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
10:00 -16:00
23/09/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Wild Gardens Make a fabric picture inspired by herbaceous borders and wild meadows. The day will start with looking at flower inspiration from photos. Freezer paper stencils will be made and leaf shapes stencilled onto fabric. Flowers will be cut from bonded fabric and ironed them down as raw edge appliqué. The composition can then be finished with hand or machine sewing as preferred. We will make a design approximately 40cm square.
Please bring with you – A mixture of fabrics to suit your composition: ideal cotton fabrics would be textured, mottled, batiks, or randomly dyed, or small patterns. Sewing kit, fabric scissors, some embroidery threads for finishing details. Pencil, rubber, and paper scissors. A craft knife, small cutting mat, sponges/old plate (for fabric paints), apron, leaf stamps and thermofax screens of leaf designs if you have them. Sewing machine. Free motion quilting foot ideally. (It is possible that the machining will not get done on the workshop day – just the composition.)
Includes – Materials. Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Terms – Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website.
Level: Intermediate
Number of students: 10
10:00 -16:00
23/09/2020-24/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
18:00 -20:00
23/09/2020
Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Greenham, RG19 6HN
Still Life Drawing Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 13 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 17 August at 10am.
A great course for improving creative observation.
Focusing on the traditional discipline of still life studies, this course will give a balance of observational skills and creative experiments, with the time to discover your own directions.
Teaching as a group and encouraging individualism, enjoy this immensely rewarding experience.
There will be a selection of different objects and themes to work on and explore throughout the course, focusing on different aspects of observation each week.
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10:00 -12:00
24/09/2020
Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Greenham, RG19 6HN
Oils Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 13 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 17 August at 10am.
By booking for this course, you are selecting to attend Oils in person at The Base. If you wish to attend these sessions online, via Zoom, please click here .
Always wanted to try painting in oils but it looks too difficult/expensive/messy?
Come and try it to find out how relaxing, rewarding (and clean) it really is…
During this 10 week course, artists and author, Debrah Martin, will take you step-by-step through the basics of oil painting, including composition, colour-mixing and brush techniques. By the end of the course you will have painted several beautiful pieces in oils.
Course plan:
Weeks 2: Completing your first painting – a still life to practice composition, brush use and colour-mixing (painting on a 10” x 12” oil canvas board).
Weeks 3 and 4: Your second painting – a landscape with a spectacular sky (painting on a 10” x 12” oil canvas board).
Weeks 5, 6 and 7: Your third painting – a seascape with a spectacular sky (painting on a 12” x 16” oil canvas board).
Weeks 8 ,9 and 10: Your third painting – painting from a photograph of your own choice (painting on a 16” x 20” oil canvas board).
10:00 -16:00
24/09/2020-25/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
SKU: CT240920-10
10:30 -14:45
24/09/2020
The Barn North Sydmonton House, North Sydmonton, Newbury, Hampshire RG20 4UL
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LUNCH TUESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2020 10:30 AM – 2:45 PM Our Turkish tutor Ozlem will teach this class. With her passion for all things Mediterranean, this healthy and delicious plant based Aegean cuisine offers unusual food pairings resulting in delicious dishes that celebrate vegetables.
The menu will include:
Ezogelin Corbasi – Traditional red lentil, rice and bulghur wheat soup, cooked with sundried tomato paste served with crispy croutons, halloumi cheese and mint and paprika butter sauce Peynirli Biber Dolma – Small fresh peppers filled with crumbly white cheese, walnuts, dill and nigella seeds then baked and served with smoked red pepper sauce Terbiyeli Kereviz – Celeriac, broad beans, potatoes and carrots cooked in creamy orange, dill and butter sauce Kabak Talisi – Butternut squash cooked in cinnamon and cloves sherbet then served with tahini and mulberry molasses sauce Class size 8 max. All abilities welcome.
£70.00
18:00 -21:00
24/09/2020
Restaurant & Cookery School Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN
Burger and Bubbles A fun evening where you will create the ultimate burger, brioche bun, burger relish, chips, onion rings and a choice of beer or champagne.
From £95
19:45 -21:00
24/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Rock for Héros Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Following on from our hugely successful first years of touring, building an almost cult following, the incredible “Rock for Heroes” is back on the road for 2020; bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artists, fundraising in support of the fantastic Help for Heroes.
We will be collecting for this amazing cause, after every show. Our aim is to raise 2.5 million (it’s a long plan!!). Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, complete with brilliant personalities & comedy value this really is a night out unlike any other.
With music from artists such as Queen, The Eagles, David Bowie, Van Halen, Toto, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Dire Straits & so many more. You won’t see a bad wig here, this isn’t a tribute act this is simply paying tribute, the best way we can to the legends in music. Escape the 9 to 5 and let your hair down with the Rock For Heroes Family!!
Book your tickets today & be part of Rock For Heroes – Music, Laughter & A Rockin’ Night Out!
25
All day
25/09/2020
Arlington Arts Mary Hare, Newbury RG14 3BQ
Arlington Arts Reopen with Big Boss Man ★★★★ BLUES & SOUL ★★★★ SHINDIG! ★★★★★ MONKEY BOXING A Hip Hammond Hybrid of 60’S R’N’B, Latin, Soul, Bongo-Fuzz and Funk.
Tickets& Prices: You will need to contact the venue as strict booking systems are in place.
Big Boss Man’s Dance-floor favourite “Sea Groove” has exceeded 4.7 MILLION streams on Spotify! When Blow Up records artistes Big Boss Man hit the stage you don’t just get the look and feel of some of the best jazzy soundtracks of the 60’s but the feel you’re somewhere in the best territory of Roy Budd during his Get Carter years.
Big Boss Man’s explosive live show is legendary and as well as playing hundreds of gigs and festivals across the UK, Europe and even Russia their music may sound familiar to you being regularly played on television shows including; the Grand Tour, Come Dine with Me, the World Cup Final and even Strictly Come Dancing! Also broadcast on BBC Radio by DJs Including Cerys Mathews, Craig Charles and Mark Lamarr. BBC Radio London’s Robert Elms regularly opens up his show with BBM’s “Theme from Last Man on Earth”. 2018 saw Big Boss Man touring France playing shows with Lisa and the Lips and Nicole Willis as well as playing live on National Radio in France. A check on the BBC website reveals 20 plays in recent times for Big Boss Man songs and a glance at their Publishers Statement shows that Big Boss Man music has been broadcasted in film and TV in dozens of countries worldwide.
Recent highlights include NYE at the Sage, Gateshead with Vintage Trouble, the Cult music Festival, Cosmic Trip, in Bourges, France, Germany’s 2 Men From L.I.N.Z Weekender, Looe Festival In Cornwall , the award winning Good Life Experience, Port Elliot festival Blow Up Records’ 25th Birthday show at the legendary 100 Club and sold out shows in Brighton, at the Troubadour in London, Cwmdu Studios in Wales, the Louisiana in Bristol and at the Railway Hotel in Southend. Big Boss Man also provide music for the soundtrack to the multi-award winning documentary “Tales from Tin Pan Alley” — showing at film festivals worldwide now!
Previously BBM have: recorded 4 albums for Blow Up Records, toured Spain 8 times, taken a mini-tour of Russian Tinkoff Brewery Bars, provided the sound track to a Mighty Boosh film, (Sweet) remixed a Paul Weller single (the bottle), had their debut 7” single Sea Groove sampled by the Thievery Corporation (the numbers game) played live sessions and Latitude Festival for Mark Lamar , live session for Cerys Mathews and even remixed a German 70s kids programme theme tune! (Robi Tobi und das Fliewatuut).
GENERAL INFORMATION There is some important information that all customers planning on visiting Arlington Arts must remember and adhere to:
If you are feeling unwell, particularly with symptoms of COVID-19, please do NOT visit the venue. Please bring as few possessions as possible. Our cloakroom will not be open to reduce potential contact and keeping the auditorium clutter free will also help reduce chances of transmission. You MUST wear a face covering when inside the venue. Masks are available to purchase from the Box Office for £1.50. Please use the hand sanitiser provided on arrival and exit, before and after using the toilets or lift and as often as you like. If you pick up a leaflet/programme please take it with you. WHAT WE HAVE DONE We have signs posted around the venue with clear instructions should you forget some of the guidance on arrival. Please follow the instructions, they are there to help keep you and others as safe as possible. The performers have also been given strict instructions on how they can help keep transmission and contact low. The venue will undergo a deep clean after every performance. Staff will be regularly cleaning hand rails, doors and spaces within the venue that people are likely to become in contact with. SOCIALLY DISTANCED SEATING Going forward, we will be operating with a socially distanced seating plan which you can see below. Maximum seated capacity is now just under 50% at 118 to remain compliant with social distancing guidelines. Please note seats marked ‘X’ are unavailable for booking, to adhere to social distancing guidelines.E-TICKETS To reduce the chances of transmission, Arlington Arts will now be operating with e-tickets only. When you purchase your tickets, you shall receive an order confirmation with a link to your downloadable tickets. Copy and paste this link to your address bar and hit enter.
Your tickets will begin to download. Click on the file at the bottom of your browser and your tickets should appear, it will look like the example below:
You can either print the ticket off and bring it with you to be scanned at a safe distance or alternatively, we can scan the ticket from a mobile device. STAGGERED ENTRY TIMES We will be utilising staggered entry times to avoid queues. You will be given your entry time via email in the lead up to the event. Please arrive at the venue during your entry time period, you will not be allowed into the venue until your allocated entry time. ONE-WAY SYSTEM There will be a one-way system in place whilst you are in the building. This system will be shown clearly via signs throughout the venue, please respect the one-way system and if you need clarification, ask a member of staff. FOOD AND DRINK The bar will be open as usual before the show and you will be able to order drinks as you arrive to take in with you. We are asking all customers to order their interval drinks as soon as they arrive. Staff will then direct you to collect your order from allocated zones during the interval. CONTACT US If you have any questions regarding the information on this page, please do not hesitate to contact us via boxoffice@arlingtonarts.co.uk or 01635 244246.
09:15 -15:00
25/09/2020
Restaurant & Cookery School Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN
Fish and Shellfish 4 places left. From £145
Know what great fish looks like? Identify quality fish – this course will teach you preparation and cooking techniques of fish, shellfish and molluscs; ensuring maximum eating quality and flavour
14:30 -16:15
25/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Proxima (12A) Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Sarah is a French astronaut training at the European Space Agency in Cologne. She is the only woman in the arduous program. She lives alone with Stella, her eight-year-old daughter. Sarah feels guilty that she cannot spend more time with her child. Her love is overpowering, unsettling. When Sarah is chosen to join the crew of a year-long space mission called Proxima it creates chaos in the mother-daughter relationship.
Screenings of this film will take place in our cinema and auditorium. For a full timetable and pricing details, please see the document below.
Diary Page 7 Sep – 1 Oct Duration: 107 mins
Director: Alice Winocaur
Starring: Eva Green and Matt Dillon. France 2019
English and French with English subtitles
Contains flashing lights which might affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Tickets must be booked in advance and we ask customers to select an e-ticket if possible. If you are unable to book an e-ticket, please speak to our Box Office team.
We will be limiting the number of people admitted to each event to ensure appropriate social distancing and will be leaving seats between each group. To facilitate social distancing, we have implemented a new way of booking online. You will see that there are seats available in bubbles of different group sizes and you will need to select the one that is appropriate for your booking. You must select a bubble which fits with your group size otherwise the system will not proceed with the booking. For example, if you try to book two seats in a bubble which is designed for four, the booking will not go through and you will need to select a bubble of two seats. If you require a bubble size which is not available please contact the Box Office and they will assist with your booking. You must only book tickets for people in your household. If you wish to come with someone who is not in your household, they will need to book tickets in a separate transaction. This is for the purposes of Track and Trace and so that we can ensure that government guidelines are being adhered to for the safety of all of our visitors.
More information on your visit and the changes we have made to follow government and industry guidelines is available here .
19:30 -21:15
25/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Special Screening: 42nd Street- The Musical Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway, this is the largest ever staging of the Tony® Award-winning musical and it was filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in the heart of London’s West End.
Fresh off the bus from small-town America Peggy is just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy might just have the shot at stardom she’s always dreamed of… Featuring iconic songs 42nd Street , We’re In The Money , Lullaby Of Broadway , Shuffle Off To Buffalo , Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You , this is pure musical magic on the big screen – entertainment doesn’t get bigger than this!
26
All day
26/09/2020-27/09/2020
Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ
All about Dogs Show 2020 In light of the announcement by the UK Government advising against all but necessary travel and other measures restricting public gatherings, the All About Dogs Show team have been working tirelessly with venue partners to secure new dates for our N EWBURY show after the impact period of the Coronavirus outbreak.
We are delighted to announce that the new dates for the All About Dogs Show Newbury are Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2020.
Please bear with us, we will announce all ticket information very soon. For the latest information, please follow our social media channels.
10:00 -16:00
26/09/2020-27/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
10:00 -16:00
26/09/2020
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6DB
Acrylic painting for beginners: techniques and materials This workshop is for adults.
This workshop is designed to explore the absolute basics of acrylic painting; from colour mixing using just the primary colours, to different ways of applying the paint (thick, thin, opaque, transparent) and the use of basic mediums.
A fun and informal course, by the end of which students will have an understanding of the properties of acrylic paint, colour mixing, and simple techniques for creating their own paintings. Students will complete a number ofexercises and at least one finished piece of work
There will be lots of step-by-step demos and individual help….no previous experience necessary.
Other costs and Materials to bring Due to CoVid 19 we are unable to share materials so please bring the following:
Watercolour paper x 3 sheets (approx. A4 or bigger) Soft drawing pencil, rubber Cartridge paper for initial studies and exercises Acrylic paints – primaries: Process Cyan, Process Yellow, Process Magenta, White [note: It is better to buy four tubes of a decent brand such as Daler System 3 or Winsor & Newton than a large set of a cheap brand ]. Mixing palette with a large flat area (tear-off palettes or plates are fine) Range of brushes: bring whatever you have – the tutor will have some available to borrow and advise on what to buy Kitchen sponge, palette knife if you have one(the tutor will have some available to borrow) Kitchen roll, water pot, Bring some simple still life props such as pears, apples, figs, grapes Old clothes / apron, Please bring your own mug for these sessions. There will be hot water for drinks to have during the session.Please remember also to bring your own packed lunch.
Participant numbers and social distancing Workshop participant numbers will be capped at 6 people to retain small group numbers.
Please note that we will be observing social distancing whilst trying to make this as normal a workshop as possible. Bring your own face mask. Do not attend if you, or members of your household, feel unwell or have CoVid-like symptoms. In any case we will be following the government guidance for our activities outdoors and if the guidance changes, we’ll be bound to observe it as necessary.
Cancellation policy. Please note that a ticketing fee of £2 is included in the price of this workshop and this is not refundable in any circumstance.
If you are unable to attend the workshop and you cancel your attendance more than two weeks prior to the workshop, the ticketing fee above will be retained. If you cancel less than two weeks before the workshop no fees are refundable.
In the event of City Arts having to cancel the workshop due to participants’ numbers falling below the minimum requirement or government advice changes, we will refund the whole workshop amount minus the ticketing fee above
10:00 -16:00
26/09/2020-27/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
20:00 -23:00
26/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Corn Exchange Comedy Club Full price £15
Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Grab a drink and sit back to enjoy an evening in the company of four comedians who’ll get your weekend off to a great start.
Avalon has an unrivalled reputation for finding new comedy talent and has many household names on their books, including Rob Delaney, Jenny Eclair, Greg Davies, Chris Ramsey, Frank Skinner and Phil Wang – you never know, you might see the next big name in Newbury! So whether you are looking to have a giggle with friends or are looking for a fun way to celebrate a special occasion, start your weekend in style at the Corn Exchange Comedy Club.
*This month’s line up is: Luke Kempner (MC), Carl Donnelly , Annie McGrath , Ahir Shah
Age Guide: Ages 18+ only
Line-up subject to change.
Tickets must be booked in advance and we ask customers to select an e-ticket if possible. If you are unable to book an e-ticket, please speak to our Box Office team.
We will be limiting the number of people admitted to each event to ensure appropriate social distancing and will be leaving seats between each group. To facilitate social distancing, we have implemented a new way of booking online. You will see that there are seats available in bubbles of different group sizes and you will need to select the one that is appropriate for your booking. You must select a bubble which fits with your group size otherwise the system will not proceed with the booking. For example, if you try to book two seats in a bubble which is designed for four, the booking will not go through and you will need to select a bubble of two seats. If you require a bubble size which is not available please contact the Box Office and they will assist with your booking. You must only book tickets for people in your household. If you wish to come with someone who is not in your household, they will need to book tickets in a separate transaction. This is for the purposes of Track and Trace and so that we can ensure that government guidelines are being adhered to for the safety of all of our visitors.
More information on your visit and the changes we have made to follow government and industry guidelines is available here .
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10:00 -15:00
27/09/2020
Make a Willow Zarzo Basket Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 13 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 17 August at 10am.
A zarzo basket is a fairly modern invention based on the traditional Catalan technique.
It’s much easier to make rectangular baskets using this method compared to the English technique. If you’ve had a go at basket making with willow you’ll really enjoy this, or if you’ve never made a basket before then this is a good one to start with.
There are various options for completing the baskets so plenty of room for creativity!
This workshop will take place in person at The Base.
All places must be booked in advance. Booking closes 24 hours before the course start time. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel any course or workshop if the minimum numbers are not met. If we are not able to run a workshop you will be informed three working days ahead of the course or workshop start date.
Full price £60
12:00 -13:30
27/09/2020-29/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Lynn & Lucy Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Lynn and Lucy are life-long best friends, their relationship as intense as any romance. Neither has ventured far from where they grew up. Lynn, who married her first boyfriend and whose daughter is fast growing up, is delighted when the charismatic, volatile Lucy has her first baby, a boy. Lucy, however, does not react to motherhood as Lynn expects. Soon, they find their friendship tested in the most extreme circumstances.
Screenings of this film will take place in our auditorium. For a full timetable and pricing details, please see the document below.
Duration: 90 mins
Director: Fyzal Boulifa
Starring: Roxanne Scrimshaw and Nichola Burley. UK 2020
Tickets must be booked in advance and we ask customers to select an e-ticket if possible. If you are unable to book an e-ticket, please speak to our Box Office team.
We will be limiting the number of people admitted to each event to ensure appropriate social distancing and will be leaving seats between each group. To facilitate social distancing, we have implemented a new way of booking online. You will see that there are seats available in bubbles of different group sizes and you will need to select the one that is appropriate for your booking. You must select a bubble which fits with your group size otherwise the system will not proceed with the booking. For example, if you try to book two seats in a bubble which is designed for four, the booking will not go through and you will need to select a bubble of two seats. If you require a bubble size which is not available please contact the Box Office and they will assist with your booking. You must only book tickets for people in your household. If you wish to come with someone who is not in your household, they will need to book tickets in a separate transaction. This is for the purposes of Track and Trace and so that we can ensure that government guidelines are being adhered to for the safety of all of our visitors.
More information on your visit and the changes we have made to follow government and industry guidelines is available here .
15:45 -20:00
27/09/2020
Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen Bath Road, Hungerford | Berkshire | RG17 0SP
A Little Light Music Enjoy a socially distanced performance of music from the world’s best loved operas, operettas and musicals. The programme will include classics from La Bohème, The Marriage of Figaro, West Side story, Les Misérables and many more.
Let the singers and musicians of Beechwood Opera serenade you as you relax in our lovely garden.
Tickets: Tickets must be booked online
Alder Ridge Vineyard is included with all standard tickets.
Drinks are available to purchase throughout the evening and a delightful afternoon tea style picnic is available to order online (at the time of purchasing your tickets) these include a selection of mini sweet and savoury treats with scones, jam, and clotted cream.
We regret that guests cannot bring their own food or drinks to this event and our afternoon tea picnics must be pre-ordered online.
Other details:
Warm blankets are available to use on a first come first serve basis.
Well behaved dogs welcome.
Toilets are available for guests to use.
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10:00 -16:00
28/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
10:00 -16:00
28/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
16:00
28/09/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Precious Metal Clay Jewellery Precious metal clay has taken the jewellery world by storm! It is a fantastic material to work with as it has the versatility of clay and once fired it turns into 99.9% silver. We will look at designs you can create, either earrings or a pendant, then show you how to make a moulding compound which will be used to cast your chosen object or texture. The PMC is then pressed into the mould, fired with a torch and polished using a rotary polisher. Liver of sulphur may then be applied to enhance the texture/design. The pieces will then be finished – by forging silver ear wires and piercing the final piece to create earrings or creating a hanging bail for a pendant. You will be amazed at the results you will achieve!
Includes – PMC for a pendant or earrings and all equipment. Tea, coffee and biscuits.
Terms – Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website.
Level: Beginner
Number of students: 8
29
All day
29/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
The Heart of a Tiger Ted’s got a plan – an outlandish, ridiculous plan… but one that’s definitely going to work.
Ted is feeling pretty darn good thank you very much, straight out of chemo and back pulling the strings at Ormond’s Fruit & Veg – a proper grocer’s amongst the overpriced vegan hipster shops.
Unfortunately he’s come back to a right mess. Stevie’s launching a strike, Colin’s crashed the new van, Melanie’s sticking her nose into his finances… and the cat’s gone missing. On top of it all, Jimmy is back infecting the office with his capitalist propaganda. But Ted’s been on the picket-line for 40 years. And if anyone’s going to exploit his workers, it’s damn well going to be him.
Starring Phil Davis (Poldark , Vera Drake ), The Heart of a Tiger is about the collision between ideology and survival, keeping up when the world leaves you behind, and the politics of Brussels sprouts.
Times to be confirmed
10:00 -14:00
29/09/2020
The Barn North Sydmonton House, North Sydmonton, Newbury, Hampshire RG20 4UL
THIS COURSE INCLUDES LUNCH TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 10.00 AM – 2.00 PM Honesty Cookery School is very excited to be working with Jennifer Williams of award winning company ‘Naked Jam’. As well as running her artisan jam company Jennifer’s work has led her to collaborations with top chefs both in her capacity as forager and producer of conserves. She comes from a long line of conserve producers dating back to the 1800’s and brings a wealth of recipes, ideas and tips that have been handed down through the generations, as well as her own innovative ideas.
On this course Jennifer will take you on a journey of old recipes and traditional methods combined with the innovations added by each successive generation. She will show you how you too can cook conserves not just with a recipe but with your heart and imagination.
This is a hands on course – you will produce several conserves on the day which you will take home to enjoy.
Maximum 8 people on a course. All abilities welcome.
£70.00
16:00
29/09/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Closed Spine Bookbinding Make your own hardbacked A6 landscape notebook from scratch. This is a traditional style of notebook with hard covers and spine, and covered with fabric. You will have a choice of white or coloured inside pages. We will start the day by trimming paper and card into the correct size for the book and nesting the trimmed sheets into ‘signatures’. The signatures will then by sewn together using traditional French link stitch, and the spine will be reinforced with glue and wet strength tissue. The next stage will be preparation of the covers, cutting these from greyboard, and covering with your choice from a selection of thick cotton fabrics. The final stage is assembly of the book, which is then pressed under weights until dry.
All steps are fully demonstrated and there will be group and individual help and support.
Students to bring: Scissors, Jam jar, Glue brush (½ inch stencil brush is ideal). Drawing tools: Pencil, eraser, sharpener. Cutting tools: Cutting mat (A3 or bigger if possible), sturdy craft or cutting knife (scalpel is too delicate), metal ruler. Blunt ended sewing needle with large eye (eg tapestry needle). Waxed paper to press your book and to carry your book home (The waxed paper from cereal packets works well for this.)
If you have any of the following tools please bring them otherwise they can be borrowed from the tutor: Rotary cutter (for cutting fabric), Fabric scissors, Bone folder (for creasing paper), Small awl / braddle (for making holes in paper and card), Paper knife / clip knife / shoe knife (for slicing paper).
Includes: Paper, greyboard, fabric, wet strength tissue, linen thread and glue needed to make one book during the workshop. Tea, coffee and biscuits.
If you would like further materials to make a second book at home there will be a charge of £5 payable on the day. A small selection of tools and linen threads will also be available to purchase on the day, if desired.
Terms – Fee is payable on booking. If, having booked, you cancel your booking, we are unable to offer a refund. However, you may nominate someone else to attend the workshop or class in your place by notifying us using the contact page on the Micklems Farm website.
Level: Beginner
Number of students: 10
30
10:00 -16:00
30/09/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
SKU: BJ300920-10
13:00 -15:00
30/09/2020
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8
Make Some Noise- Singing for the Sake of It These sessions are generously funded by Greenham Trust
Join Musical Director and actor Tom Self (our musical director for Camelot) for an uplifting hour to connect and make some noise!
Singing can strengthen your immune system, lower stress levels and act as a natural antidepressant, so there has never been a better time to give it a go.
This weekly session will focus on looking after your wellbeing, regardless of your singing ability. If you usually reserve your singing for the shower, this is a great time to do it in a virtual group. These no pressure sessions are suitable for all ages. Book one session or join us every week, it’s up to you!
14:30 -16:10
30/09/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Summerland (12A) Priority booking opens to Members on Friday 28 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.
Summerland follows the story of fiercely independent folklore investigator, Alice (Gemma Arterton) who secludes herself in her clifftop study, debunking myths using science to disprove the existence of magic. Consumed by her work, but also profoundly lonely, she is haunted by a love affair from her past.
Screenings of this film will take place in our cinema and auditorium. For a full timetable and pricing details, please see the document below.
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