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All day
16/10/2020-31/10/2020
Highclere Castle Highclere Park NEWBURY RG20 9RN
Christmas Tours and Afternoon Tea at Highclere Castle Get into the spirit of Christmas at the real “Downton Abbey” and join us for Christmas Tours and Afternoon Tea at Highclere Castle.
Ticket Price:
Admire our traditional Victorian Christmas tree in the Saloon and the festive garlands that cascade down the Oak Stairs and the Red Stairs, the silver and green arrangements in the Drawing Room and the traditional styling of the Library and the State Dining Room.
Tour the bedrooms upstairs and explore the Egyptian Exhibition in the cellars which tells the story of the world-famous discovery in 1922 of the tomb of Tutankhamun by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter.
Following your Tour, make your way outside to the Christmas Marquee on the Castle Lawns for a delicious seated traditional Afternoon Tea.
Please take the opportunity to visit the Castle Gift Shop and explore the Gardens at your own leisure. We hope you find some charming Christmas gifts for friends and family to complete your shopping.
These exclusive tours are available for a limited number of guests and include a Christmas Tour, traditional Afternoon Tea and time to explore the Castle Gift Shop and Gardens.
In order to help you plan your day, and to help us ensure we have time to clean everything thoroughly between tours, we have created the following schedules:
PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE FOR DATES AND TIMES A. Gates open from 9:30am.
B. Gates open 11:00am.
C. Gates open 12:30pm.
D. Gates open 1:30pm.
All day
16/10/2020-22/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
On the Rocks A young New York mother faced with sudden doubts about her marriage teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.
What follows is a sparkling comic adventure across the city—drawing father and daughter closer together despite one detour after another. Acclaimed filmmaker Sofia Coppola brings a light touch to this blend of an exuberant love letter to New York, a generation-clash comedy about how we see relationships differently from our parents, and a funny celebration of the complications that bind modern families even as they tie us in crazy knots.
Laura (Rashida Jones) thinks she’s happily hitched, but when her husband Dean (Marlon Wayans) starts logging late hours at the office with a new co-worker, Laura begins to fear the worst. She turns to the one man she suspects may have insight: her charming, impulsive father Felix (Bill Murray), who insists they investigate the situation. As the two begin prowling New York at night, careening from uptown parties to downtown hotspots, they discover at the heart of their journey lies their own relationship.
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
Special Multibuy Offer: Book two or more films with us in the same transaction and tickets will cost just £5 each. This offer will automatically applied when you book either online or over the phone. This offer is valid on full price tickets for film screenings in main auditorium only from 2 October until 25 October and does not include our Live Broadcast screenings. It cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any point.
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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All day
17/10/2020-21/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
White Riot
Rubika Shah’s award-winning and energising film charts a vital national protest movement.
Rock Against Racism (RAR) was formed in 1976, prompted by ‘music’s biggest colonialist’ Eric Clapton and his support of racist MP Enoch Powell. White Riot blends fresh interviews with queasy archive footage to recreate a hostile environment of anti-immigrant hysteria and National Front marches. As neo-Nazis recruited the nation’s youth, RAR’s multicultural punk and reggae gigs provided rallying points for resistance.
As co-founder Red Saunders explains: ‘We peeled away the Union Jack to reveal the swastika’. The campaign grew from Hoxton fanzine roots to 1978’s huge antifascist carnival in Victoria Park, featuring X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse and of course The Clash, whose rock star charisma and gale-force conviction took RAR’s message to the masses.
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
Special Multibuy Offer: Book two or more films with us in the same transaction and tickets will cost just £5 each. This offer will automatically applied when you book either online or over the phone. This offer is valid on full price tickets for film screenings in main auditorium only from 2 October until 25 October and does not include our Live Broadcast screenings. It cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any point.
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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10:00 -16:00
21/10/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Moon Jars Spend a whole day, playing with clay, making a group of Moon Jars. The day will start, learning a little about their history, looking at images and examining real life Moon Jars, which can be your inspiration during the workshop. Moon Jars originated in Korea – usually made of porcelain and very large they became a national icon. Using pinching and coiling techniques, with moulds, we will make several Moon Jars of various sizes, approx. 6cm – 13cm, possibly 20cm if you’re feeling confident. We will finish the day by decorating the Moon Jars using underglazes.
I will fire and glaze the Moon Jars with a transparent glaze and return them to Micklems Farm for collection in about 4 weeks after the workshop.
Please bring with you – an apron, pencil & paper. Please treat your hands to a good quality handcream , as clay is very drying on the hands.
The cost of clay and firings are not included in your course fee. The approximate cost of these will be £25, payable to the tutor during the course.
Includes – All tools, moulds and underglazes. 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 and up
Number of students: 10
10:00 -12:00
21/10/2020
Greenham Control Tower, Burys Bank Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 8BZ
Greenham Common Bird Walk Stewart leads a monthly walk at Greenham Common exploring the diversity of birds on the common through the year.
About this Event An informative stroll at Greenham common with natural history enthusiast Graeme Stewart.
Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Most paths are gravel but it is often wet and muddy. This may not be suitable for young children in buggies, if you are a wheel chair user please contact us and we can let you know about the conditions.
Please bring binoculars and a bird reference book if you have them.
Price £3.00 per person
10:00 -16:00
21/10/2020
The Tithe Barn, Tidmarsh, Nr. Pangbourne, Berks. RG8 8ER
Botanical Illustration Workshop Led by local artist Diana Forbes you will learn how to illustrate a natural still life object in pencil, pen & ink. Take a walk through the garden to get inspired by seasonal foliage. Choose from a selection of plants, leaves & cut flowers before you warm up by practising some simple shapes & forms on paper. Diana will guide you through sketching to create your own botanical illustration & practice your observational drawing skills. This is the perfect course for a beginner. Included on the day: All materials & tools (feel free to bring your own should you prefer) Group demonstration Expert tuition A home cooked lunch & refreshments Q&A session with Diana A guided tour of the Tithe Barn walled garden with Fran At the end of the workshop you will take home your illustration & a Tithe Barn gift bag.
For more information, advice or assistance please contact us directly at hello@tithebarngarden.co.uk
Location & Contact Details Email: hello@tithebarngarden.co.uk
The Tithe Barn, Tidmarsh, Nr. Pangbourne, Berks. RG8 8ER UK
Cancellation Policy: The Tithe Barn Garden School reserves to right to cancel a course or workshop up to 48 hours before it is due to start.
10:00 -16:00
21/10/2020-22/10/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
19:00 -20:00
21/10/2020
The Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AS
Talk: Canal People – Past and Present This talk explores the many people who can be described as ‘canal people’, including canal builders from ancient China and Egypt, civil engineers of the Industrial Revolution and the navvies who built the canals. There are those who worked on the boats in peacetime and wartime, the people who founded the restoration movement and the various groups involved in restoring canals in the 21st century.
The speaker, Martin Buckland, has been interested in Industrial Archaeology from the tender age of four; he was initially inspired by the Great Western Trains passing through his hometown of Iver.
This talk will take place via Zoom. Bookings will close on Tuesday 20 October and attendees will then receive an email with the link to attend.
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | 7-8pm | £5 | Zoom
19:30 -23:00
21/10/2020
Arlington Arts Mary Hare, Newbury RG14 3BQ
Champion motorcyclist & truck racer, television presenter, practical joker or just plain survivor – Steve Parrish has been called them all.
Steve raced at the highest level of motorcycle racing becoming British Champion in 1976 and then5th in the 1977 500cc World Championship, as team mate to that years champion Barry Sheene.
Barry who met Steve in 1975 is quoted as saying “If he was to set up his bike as he did the intricate pranks he pulled on people, he would certainly of been a World Champion”.
After retiring in 1986 Steve managed a successful Yamaha factory team to three British Superbike Championship titles. He started a truck racer career where he won five European Truck racing titles. Steve was the BBC commentator for Moto GP and is now a pundit for Eurosports World superbike and British Superbike coverage, TT & Classic TT.
Last year saw the publication of his latest autobiography the “PARRISH TIMES”, which tracks his amazing journey over the last four decades, through a rollercoaster ride of emotions in surely the most dangerous & exhilarating sporting arena there is. Steve now brings the uncut version of the ‘Parrish Times’ to audiences.
Now in its fifth year the successful MAD Tour (My Adolescent Dad) has evolved over the years and is now hosted by Steve’s wife Michelle.
People who have already seen the show are returning to hear more of the stories:
Sam Corser tweeted ‘I laughed, I cried & I cried laughing, bloody brilliant’.
Comedian Vic Reeves commented, ‘The man is MAD very funny, loved the stories and pranks, even I’d be proud of them’.
Comedian Ross Noble stated ‘A fantastic night, such a legend and you think I’m bonkers he’s just crazy’.
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All day
22/10/2020
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP
Hidden Secrets We are holding fascinating talks throughout the day so you can find some great facts and stories from our Palace experts.
No need to book, you can join these socially distanced talks on your visit at the signposted meeting point in the Great Court, on your way into the Palace.
Discover some of the hidden secrets of Blenheim Palace, including the link to MI5 and Churchill.
All day
22/10/2020-31/10/2020
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE
Lone Flyer FRIENDS PRIORITY BOOKING OPENS THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER AT 10AM
We are delighted to announce that this autumn we will be presenting a limited season of socially distanced performances inside our auditorium.
5 May 1930. Amy Johnson has a dream, but just how far will her dream take her?
As the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, Amy’s career reached new heights, but the outbreak of the Second World War changed everything, and she finds herself facing her greatest challenge yet. Driven by the need to escape from one life to another, follow Amy’s journey from humble beginnings to become one of Britain’s most influential female aviators.
A powerful play about one of the most inspirational women of the twentieth century, Lone Flyer
Tickets £25 to £23
Age guidance 8+
Audio Described performance: Saturday 7 November at 2.30pm. To reserve a headset for the performance and to book your tickets, please contact the box office on 01635 46044.
Lone Flyer 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.
10:00 -16:00
22/10/2020
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
Tutor: Sophie Hale
10:00 -16:00
22/10/2020-23/10/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
18:00 -21:00
22/10/2020
Restaurant & Cookery School Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN
Steak Night Ever tried to cook the perfect steak and chips? We’ll show you how to pick the best cuts, sharing tips on how to retain tenderness and flavour. Then it’s over to The Chef’s Table, where you can savour the results with your fellow ‘Steak Masters’ and enjoy a refreshing well-earned beverage.
• The session starts with an explanation of various cuts of meat, how to cook them to get the best results, and what to ask for when buying meat
Course includes:
Arrive at 6pm for course introduction Enjoy a supper made on the evening of steak, triple cooked chips and tomato chutney, served with béarnaise or peppercorn sauce and your choice of beer, wine or a soft drink Evening finishes at 9pm
To take away: All notes and recipes from the evening.
Spaces for this course are subject to minimum number of participants.
£95.00
6 Places Available
20:00 -21:30
22/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Ben Hart: 2 Metre Magic Renowned magician and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Ben Hart performs his most intimate magic show yet in an evening of ‘close-up magic’.
In an era when social distancing is paramount, Ben presents a magical and skillful show which eradicates contact with audience members and allows venues the opportunity to operate with a heavily-reduced capacity.
A rare chance to witness up-close Ben’s acclaimed sleight-of-hand, set against a backdrop of hilarious repartee, stories of wonder and moments of deep astonishment.
Expect impossible magic with the most ordinary of items as Ben manipulates nature, your minds and the very fabric of reality.
Ben Hart is a gold star member of the Inner Magic Circle and one of the country’s most televised magicians, appearing on Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent The Champions, This Morning, Lorraine, The One Show, Now You See It and Killer Magic . He has performed for royalty, heads of state and A-list celebrities, from Wembley Arena to the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall.
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
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10:00 -16:00
23/10/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
Polymer Clay: A Knitted Christmas! Further Detail Polymer clay is a malleable material available in a rainbow of (mixable) colours (some with added glitter and mica effects for that extra festive sparkle) that is cured in a domestic oven. Create pretty decorations that imitate the texture of knitting in a variety of Christmas motifs. Use your pieces as decorations, card ornaments and as unique gifts for a special person. You can also use them to decorate yourself! Earrings, pendants and brooches with a Christmas theme can never be a bad idea! Step by step demonstration will be provided, along with a printed handout to take home.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Conditioning clay Using a pasta machine, extruder and other tools Creating the knitted effects Cutting clay 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.
14:30 -16:00
23/10/2020-29/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
The Secret Garden Starring Colin Firth, Julie Walters and Dixie Egerickx is a new take on the beloved classic novel of the same name written by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Set in England during a new time period in 1947, the film follows a young orphan girl who, after being sent to live with her uncle, discovers a magical garden on the grounds of his estate.
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
17:30 -19:00
23/10/2020-28/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
23 Walks Directed by Paul Morrison, 23 Walks is a heart-warming comedy drama about finding love later in life.
Dave (Dave Johns) and Fern (Alison Steadman), two older strangers, have been bruised by their individual circumstance. They meet walking their dogs in a North London park, and over the course of twenty-three walks together the romance begins to blossom. But Dave and Fern haven’t been completely honest with one another and their future together may be threatened by the secrets they have withheld.
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
19:30 -23:00
23/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are Back Together The ultimate musical duo, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are Back Together and set to delight cinema audiences up and down the country with the final show of their UK tour at the O2 Arena.
Hot on the heels of their star turns in the West End’s phenomenally successful staged concert of Les Misérables , Ball and Boe will reunite to tour their third album Back Together following the number one best-selling hits Together and Together Again .
The superstar pair will take on their favourite musical theatre, pop and rock tracks, including songs from The and The Phantom of the Opera as well as a brilliantly arranged Queen Medley . Showcasing their phenomenal voices and undeniable on-stage chemistry, Ball and Boe’s irresistible charm will undoubtedly light up the big screen.
20:30 -22:00
23/10/2020-29/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Rocks London teenager Rocks fears that she and her little brother Emmanuel will be taken into care and forced apart if anyone finds out that their mother has left them.
A film about resilience, joy and the spirit of girlhood, this is the third feature from Sarah Gavron, director of Brick Lane .
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
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10:00 -16:00
24/10/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Advanced Clay Collage Harbour Scene The workshop will build on the first workshop still using paper clay but we will create a more detailed clay collage harbour scene . The emphasis will be on experimenting , layering and combining other materials to further embellish the clay collage, as well as imprinting into the clay. The final composition will be overpainted using acrylics and 3d fabric paint.
What to bring: reference material, sketchbook/paper drawing pencil/rubber, acrylic paints/brushes ,rolling pin, cloth for rolling out clay on/ a piece of board for cutting on,scissors and a baking tray, netting used to hold oranges/onions or fabric netting.
Includes: Materials ( 20x30cm canvas board, paper clay, craft knife, tracing paper, wood glue and white base paint and 3d fabric paint), 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
Tutor: Julie Adlard
10:00 -17:30
24/10/2020
The Waterperry Halloween Bat Hunt! Join The Waterperry Halloween Bat Hunt throughout the October half term from 24th October to 1st November. Find the bats hidden around the gardens and collect a prize at the end! £2.50 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the garden entrance fee applies).
Events Around West Berkshire
This event runs until the 1st November 2020
10:00 -16:00
24/10/2020
Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3FU
Autumn Wildlife Photography Workshop with Iain Green at the Nature Discovery Centre.
Cancelled
Practical guidance and tuition will be provided by expert wildlife photographer Iain Green. Discover and learn about seasonal specialities of the reserve and how to photograph them. A practical course, the day will begin with an introductory session inside, before heading out to explore. Suitable for both beginner and intermediate photographers, the tuition is tailored to suit each attendee.
Due to the small numbers on the course there will be plenty of time for individual tuition. During the day we will learn how to photograph the visiting migratory birds and stunning winter scenery. We will explore colour, texture and the form of the natural landscape in autumn. This course is suitable for anyone who would like to improve their photography skills or those who are new to photography and are mystified by the settings and buttons on the camera! Perhaps you’ve been given a new camera as a gift and would like to learn how to get the best results you can from it. The course is aimed primarily at adults but older children accompanied by an adult would be welcome.
Please come dressed for the weather, the terrain around the Centre and nature reserve is fairly level but can be uneven and muddy, so please wear sturdy footwear. Please bring you camera and instructions if you have them. The course fee includes refreshments throughout the day, lunch and afternoon tea. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
10:00 -16:00
24/10/2020-25/10/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
10:00 -16:00
24/10/2020-25/10/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
This event has now ended, please visit our events page for similar events.
20:00 -23:00
24/10/2020
Arlington Arts Mary Hare, Newbury RG14 3BQ
The Ska45’s Band Pleased to announce that The Ska45s Band are back at Arlington Arts next year on Saturday 24th October 2020.
This time we have special guest The Ultimate Amy Winehouse Tribute by Marina .
Tickets are £12 in advance and £15 on the door.
Row F may have a restricted view. To find out more please see our booking information .
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10:00 -16:00
25/10/2020
Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Greenham, RG19 6HN
Weave Your Own Willow Chicken Full Price £70
Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 13 August. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 17 August at 10am.
Spend a fun day learning the art of willow sculpture with Judith Needham and take home a life-sized chicken to enhance your garden.
Ducks, geese, quail also possible! Or experiment with abstract sculpture if you prefer.
This workshop will take place in person at The Base.
All materials and equipment are included.
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.
14:00 -15:30
25/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her, but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows, and the floral crowns?
Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life.
Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, we take an in-depth look at key works throughout her career. Using letters Kahlo wrote to guide us, this definitive film reveals her deepest emotions and unlocks the secrets and symbolism contained within her art.
Exhibition on Screen’s trademark combination of interviews, commentary and a detailed exploration of her art delivers a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy. This personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works, and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience, and her unmatched lust for life, politics, men and women.
Delving deeper than any film has done before, engaging with world-renowned Kahlo experts, exploring how great an artist she was, discover the real Frida Kahlo.
Image credit: The Two Fridas, 1939, Frida Kahlo, Museo de Arte Moderno, Photo © Bridgeman Images
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10:00 -17:00
26/10/2020-31/10/2020
Newbury’s Fun Half-Term Halloween Trail
Parkway Shopping, The Kennet Centre & Newbury Bid have teamed up to deliver a family friendly, covid safe Halloween Half Term Trail around the town!
Hotel Chocolat Hamper
IN ADDITION there will be a little treat for every child at the end of the TRAIL & in your starter pack a DRAGON COLOURING COMPETITON for the little ones to take home with them to keep them busy over Half-Term!
10:00 -12:00
26/10/2020
Arlington Arts Mary Hare, Newbury RG14 3BQ
Boogie Mites Jungle Adventure with Boogie Mites!
Join Lizzie as we set off on a musical adventure into the jungle!
Perfect for children up to 5 years and their favourite grown-ups, we’ll be using music, movement, instruments, and imagination as we explore the sights, sounds and wildlife.
Children and adults alike love our engaging, interactive songs – and as a bonus, you’ll discover ways to use the brain-boosting power of music to support your child’s development.
Each child can bring one grown-up only, this will help us adhere to the social distancing guidelines. Only one non-participating sibling may attend per paying child and they must be under 1 year, carried by the grown up. Monday 26 October
Session 1 – 10:00am-10:45am
Session 2 – 11:15am-12:00pm
£8 class fee is payable per child.
10:00 -16:00
26/10/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Advanced Frenchic Furniture Painting Advanced paint workshop using Frenchic environmentally friendly paints and waxes. You will explore dry brushing, distressing, wet distressing, crackle effect, stencilling, blending, learn how to get the best from browning wax, defining wax and white wax techniques. This is a full day workshop ideal for an intermediate level.
Frenchic Furniture Paint has no hidden nasties. It has also gone through rigorous testing to be certified for use on children’s toys (EN 71:3). You will need to supply a small piece of furniture you wish to upcycle, such as a small table or bedside unit. Paint, waxes and brushes are provided, but we strongly recommend you wear clothes suitable for painting or overalls to protect your clothing.
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
Tutor: Keron Jordan
10:00 -12:00
26/10/2020
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6DB
Fused Glass for Children This is a workshop for teenagers.
This is a hands-on workshop to make original fused glass ‘pebbles’. All materials will be provided and participants will be able to take home their creations. Working with glass requires attention to some basic safety principles that will be explained at the outset and must be followed at all times. Children accompanied by adults are also welcome.
10:00 -16:00
26/10/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
10:00 -16:00
26/10/2020-27/10/2020
The Old School School Road Ardington Oxfordshire OX12 8PN UK
13:00 -15:30
26/10/2020
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6DB
Fused Glass for Adults Price £20
This is a workshop for adults.
This is a hands-on workshop to make original fused glass ‘pebbles’. These are beautiful objects in their own right or can be used to make jewellery or anything else within the bounds of imagination. All materials will be provided and participants will be able to take home their creations.
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10:00 -16:00
27/10/2020-29/10/2020
The Wild Witch’s Half Term Trail – Sutton Courtenay Price;£3 per child, adults free
Location: Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX14 4TE
Join us for a spooky Halloween-themed trail through our nature reserve. We recommend this trail is suitable for children ages 4-11.
Follow the story of the witch who lives deep in the nature reserve…if you’re brave enough!
Stretch your legs this half term and explore our beautiful nature reserve at one of the most picturesque times of year. This trail takes you on a circular route where you will learn about wildlife and help the witch brew her magic potion to turn herself into a fantastic creature. Can your little ones discover what amazing powers the witch will gain when the transformation is complete?
This self-guided trail follows a signposted route through our woods and meadows. The trail takes 1-1.5 hours to complete depending on dwell time at each panel. Event times are advertised as 10am-2pm – you may stop by at any point between these times to complete your trail (but pre-booking for the day is essential, see terms & conditions). Please note that most of the trail follows unsurfaced paths so may not be suitable for buggies or wheelchairs following periods of heavy rain. There are outdoor tables available should you wish to stay for a picnic lunch. All children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Useful info: -The toilets and baby change will be open however there will not be access to any other areas of the education centre including classrooms. -We will not be using reusable maps for this event. Instead a map showing the trail route will be provided on your event handout. You will be able to collect your event handout when you check in with a member of our team.
By booking this session you agree to the following Terms & Conditions:
If you or a member of your household is showing ANY flu like signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or you have been told by NHS Test and Trace to isolate, please do not attend the event.
Tickets are limited each day to control visitor numbers onsite. The nature reserve is a closed site not normally open to the public so pre-booking is essential. Sorry, we are unable to offer walk-in tickets on the day. All attendees must abide by the rule of six at all times.
All participants will be required to use an alcohol sanitising hand gel or wash their hands with soap and water on arrival.
During the event you will be supported to enable social distancing from others at a distance of 2m in line with public health advice. It is your responsibility to be aware of yours and your child’s proximity to others.
10:00 -13:00
27/10/2020
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6DB
Spooky Words for Spooky Times A type printing workshop with arty pumpkin. Tickets £12
This workshop is for children aged 8 and over, teenagers and adults.
Have a bit of half term family fun, hand printing with wooden letterpress type, starting from scratch or adding type to something, be it spooky or special. There will be a range of type to choose from and all you have to do is think of the words you’d like to print. All materials supplied and no experience necessary.
Participant numbers and social distancing Workshop participant numbers will be capped at 6 people to retain small group numbers.
We will ask you to remain at the table space that you’ll have allocated and remain seated when working. You will have all the tools needed at your table to work away and have fun. There will be plenty of demonstrations by the tutor and help to create your artwork as needed.
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 (if you are over 11). Hand sanitiser is available throughout the day. 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 children 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 £1 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.
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10:00 -16:00
28/10/2020
Micklems Farm, Knowl Hill Common, Knowl Hill, Berkshire RG10 9YD
Painting in Oils- Exploring Abstraction This workshop offers the opportunity to create your own interpretation of a still life set up, taking inspiration from early 20th century and contemporary artists. A series of exercises are designed to give you the confidence to pare down the inessential to arrive at the essence of the subject. You will work on a canvas or board to create a finished oil painting. Composition and use of colour will be important considerations to be covered during the process.
This workshop is suitable for beginners or improvers.
All materials are provided, but we recommend wearing old clothes or an apron to protect your clothing.
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: All
Number of students: 8
Tutor: Shelagh Casebourne
10:00 -16:00
28/10/2020
The Tithe Barn, Tidmarsh, Nr. Pangbourne, Berks. RG8 8ER
All-Hallows Charcoal Vegetable Drawing Led by local artist Diana Forbes reconnect with nature by creating an earthy & rustic vegetable drawing. Using a selection of seasonal, locally grown & characterful organic pumpkins, squashes & gourds, Diana will demonstrate using willow charcoal, local clay & natural pigments how to create your own unique piece of art. This is the perfect course for a beginner. Included on the day: All materials & tools (feel free to bring your own should you prefer) Group demonstration Expert tuition A home cooked lunch & refreshments Q&A session with Diana A guided tour of the Tithe Barn walled garden with Fran.
At the end of the workshop you will take home your illustration & a Tithe Barn gift bag. For more information, advice or assistance please contact us directly at hello@tithebarngarden.co.uk
Location & Contact Details Email: hello@tithebarngarden.co.uk
The Tithe Barn, Tidmarsh, Nr. Pangbourne, Berks. RG8 8ER UK
Cancellation Policy: The Tithe Barn Garden School reserves to right to cancel a course or workshop up to 48 hours before it is due to start.
14:00 -16:00
28/10/2020
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6DB
Halloween Heads in Clay CERAMIC WORKSHOP WITH KATHERINE KINGDON Tickets £15
This workshop is for children 8 years old and over.
During this workshop you’ll make a clay head and explore ways of sculpting facial features – ears, eyes, nose and even horns and fangs if you fancy. You’ll learn clay modelling and joining techniques and explore ways of developing character through facial features.
Please bring an apron. We will provide a set of tools for you to use during the workshop.
Pieces will be taken away for firing and can be collected from City Arts at a later date.
19:30 -22:30
28/10/2020
Greenham Control Tower, Burys Bank Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 8BZ
Aldermaston and World War 2 Paul Burton’s talk will trace the part Aldermaston played in WW2.
Part of the Aldermaston Manorial Estate was acquired by the Ministry of Supply for the construction of an airfield which then became operational in 1942 when it was handed over to the United States Army Air Force. Aldermaston went on to play a significant role in Operations Overlord and Market Garden alongside other airfields in the area such as Greenham Common.
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All day
29/10/2020-30/10/2020
Halloween photo session by Caroline Nixon Photography Ltd So this Halloween I am offerng a 30 minute photo shoot session for you and your little ones in fancy dress.
The session itself costs £40 and includes all your images on a private online gallery and 1 print to remember your special day.
I will be holding sessions at Snelsmore common at specific times so be sure to buy the ticket for the time you would like. This is a ticket only event to keep track of numbers and social distancing rules will apply. These sessions will be run on 29th and 30th October only. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 10 mins before your shoot to allow for the timings to run smoothly. Meeting place will be by the Snugg Cafe.
For any further questions be sure to get in touch via email to carolinenixonphotographyltd@outlook.com
10:00 -14:30
29/10/2020
The Barn North Sydmonton House, North Sydmonton, Newbury, Hampshire RG20 4UL
Fresh pasta, pesto and sauces: the Italian rule of 3 ingredients This event is now sold out!
10:00 -12:00
29/10/2020
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road Newbury Berkshire RG14 6DB
Halloween Wreath This workshop is for all ages.
Join Maria for this fun workshop where you will make a Halloween Wreath. There are two sizes to choose from (small or large) . All materials provided but If you have any special ribbons you’d like to use, please do bring them along.
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 (applicable to parents and children above 11). 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 and if the guidance changes, we’ll be bound to observe it as necessary.
Large Wreath £15 Small Wreath £8
10:30 -13:30
29/10/2020
The Tithe Barn, Tidmarsh, Nr. Pangbourne, Berks. RG8 8ER
Putting your garden to bed for winter Tickets £75
Led by Tithe Barn owner, Fran, & gardener, Daryl, you will learn the main tasks required to ready your garden for the cold weather season giving you a head start in the spring. Based mainly out in the garden this workshop will give you the skills to prune Roses & show you how to repair & maintain your lawn. Indoors you will learn how to plant a lovely pot of spring bulbs. Bring along any additional gardening questions or issues that you may want resolved, your own secateurs & suitable outdoor clothing. Included on the day: Practical hands on demonstration in the Tithe Barn Garden Homemade sandwiches & drinks in the Tithe Barn Coach House Ask the expert session with Daryl Shelver Free raffle of a spring bulb ‘lasagne’ pot At the end of the workshop you will take home a special spring Tithe Barn gift bag.
For more information, advice or assistance please contact us directly at hello@tithebarngarden.co.uk
Location & Contact Details Email: hello@tithebarngarden.co.uk
The Tithe Barn, Tidmarsh, Nr. Pangbourne, Berks. RG8 8ER UK
18:00 -21:00
29/10/2020-09/12/2020
Restaurant & Cookery School Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN
Curry Night Learn robust techniques on Indian and Thai curry making. You will cook a variety of dishes to easily replicate at home. Techniques on marinating and alternative cooking methods will be covered in this course.
• How to cook fail-safe rice in the oven
• Dry rubs
• Wet marinades
• Thai curry with prawn
• Indian curry with chicken
• Aromatic salad
• Carrot bhaji
• Base sauces to take home
Course includes:
Arrive at 6pm for course introduction
Enjoy a supper made on the evening of curry and accompaniments, served with your choice of beer, wine or a soft drink
Leave at 9pm with your base sauce to make further curry at home
To take away: A base sauce made on the evening, and all notes and recipes from the evening.
Spaces for this course are subject to minimum number of participants.
19:45 -21:15
29/10/2020-30/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Elton John: It’s a Little Bit Funny Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 1 October. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 5 October at 10am.
Elton John: It’s a Little Bit Funny tells the incredible story of Elton John’s rise and fall (and rise again) as one of the most successful singer/songwriters ever.
It also tells the tale of one extraordinary night in Las Vegas when Martin Kaye bumps into the bespectacled star and happens to spend the evening with him.
It’s a night of confessions, anecdotes, jokes and – of course – fabulous songs. Martin Kaye (star of Million Dollar Quartet ) is the biggest Elton John fan ever – so who better to sing and play Elton’s greatest songs and narrate this tall tale of an unforgettable celebrity encounter.
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
Duration: 90 mins
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.
20:00 -23:00
29/10/2020
Arlington Arts Mary Hare, Newbury RG14 3BQ
The Zoots: Sounds of the Seventies The Sounds Of The Seventies have wowed audiences of stage and screen in more than 30 countries – and now you can experience their smash 70s show, in all its poptastic glory!
This amazing 70s tribute has it all! Join The award winning Zoots for their unforgettable live show, as they explore the monster sounds of Abba, T.Rex, Queen, The Bee Gees, Bowie, Elton John, Chic and some amazing Seventies legends! From Glam Rock to Prog Rock, Motown to Disco – there’s something for everyone! The show also features music from Grease and the Rocky Horror Picture Show– you can’t help grooving and dancing to The Sounds Of The Seventies’!
20:00 -23:00
29/10/2020
Arlington Arts Mary Hare, Newbury RG14 3BQ
Elles Bailey 2019 has been a hell of a year for the super-smoky-voiced, hard-working, far-touring chanteuse Elles Bailey. On 8th March, she dropped her eagerly-anticipated second album ‘Road I Call Home’ to rave reviews, with the album charting in the Official UK Country Charts & Americana charts, gaining over 1.3 million streams since its release and reaching No.1 on the Amazon Blues Bestseller chart.
Like its chart-topping predecessor, ‘Road I Call Home’ features co-writing contributions from high-calibre collaborators, including British hit-making legend and Ivor Novello Award winner Roger Cook, storied Memphis and Nashville giant Bobby Wood, as well as Dan Auerbach (of Akron, Ohio powerhouses The Black Keys) on the infectious ‘Little Piece of Heaven’
As a self-confessed ‘rolling stone’ – Elles genuinely does call ‘the road’ home. She’s continued her wide-ranging headline touring throughout the UK and Europe and was also special guest support for Grammy Award winner Mike Farris, Martin Harley, The Kris Barras Band and King King.
2018/19 has also seen Elles Bailey move up the festival listings becoming a featured artist at key festivals including Black Deer, Swing Wesplaar, Ramblin’ Man Fair, & The GB R&B Festival. She also headed stateside for the International House Of Songs Summit in Arkansas and played Nashville’s Americana Fest.
2020 sees Elles touring the UK in March, Germany in April and playing many more international stages including taking to the high seas for the Joe Bonamassa ‘Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea’ cruise alongside the man himself, Joe Bonamassa, King King, Samantha Fish,Walter Trout and many more.
As well as being an international touring artist, playing sold out shows all over the world, Elles is a self confessed DIY artist and If ever there was a fine example of the Do It Yourself nature of the music business then Elles Bailey is it. From rather humble beginnings Elles has by dint of hard work and talent smashed through and past much bigger artists and bigger industry players – not least major record labels – by taking time and effort to really understand the brave new world that is today’s landscape, being brave, breaking rules, making a few mistakes (always part of the learning process) and just powering through obstacles and doing whatever it takes. Her work ethic, both on the road, at shows, and in front of her spreadsheets is nothing short of phenomenal.
No surprise but 2020 is full of tour dates for Miss Bailey on he road that she really does call home. When she arrives near you, don’t think twice, get there. A great evening and a long musical friendship will be waiting.
“Absolutely Superb” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2
“An Outstanding Follow Up from this Extremely Talented Artist” Maverick ***** “Home grown favourite nails that difficult second album with aplomb” Country Music Mag **** “Spellbinding – Elles Bailey is on the road to stardom, just make sure you don’t miss her journey” Fireworks “Nothing short of phenomenal” Building Our Own Nashville “ Elles Bailey Crushes it – 5 Stars” Music News “This is a wonderful album” RockPoser
Full Tickets £12
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All day
31/10/2020
Halloween 2020 It’s tricky to know exactly what will happen this Halloween. After all, Covid-19 guidelines are constantly changing, as is the national transmission rate.
Social distancing is threatening the usual Halloween traditions. So we are just looking at the larger organised events in and around West Berkshire for 2020.
Click on the picture for more details.
All day
31/10/2020
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP
Spooky Halloween Fun Join our spooky ‘going’s-on’ this October, from spooky stories for your little ghouls to creepy walks for the bigger monsters in the family. We will have everyone quivering in their boots from all the frightful fun in the Pleasure Gardens.
Ride the terrible train through the Frightful Tunnel down to the Pleasure Gardens for a range of family friendly activities. Listen in to spooky stories for a thrilling time.
Come for a spooky walk (if you dare), our performers will tell creepy tales through the orchards and trees, these folk tales are sure to chill you to your bones! If you would like a ‘fang’tastic time then this is for you. There are two walks running, a creepy walk for family and even creepier walk for teenagers and adults.
Learn about the history of pumpkins and turnip carving, before decorating your very own #terrifyingturnip, or taking one to carve at home. All day in the Pleasure Gardens for a small charge. Legend says that glowing coal would be placed in a carved turnip or potato to scare away evil spirits.
Your Halloween day out wouldn’t be complete without some tasty treats. The Orangery have a mysterious menu for a special Halloween Children’s Afternoon Tea and the Pizza Café is serving pumpkin pizza for all your hungry hobgoblins
All day
31/10/2020
Introduction to traditional green wood turning course My name is Simon Vowell and I am a traditional pole lathe turner that has been introducing the craft back to the general public for the past ten years. This beginners course will cover the basics of green wood-turning with all tools and materials provided. No previous experience necessary.
The course content will include the selection of materials, tool types, techniques and their safe use to create a finished item by the end of the day. The emphasis on this course is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to carry your new found skills forward into a new and rewarding hobby.
There are no more than two students on this course at any time although I will teach a student on a one to one basis when booked according to my advertised dates. I am also happy to take couples / family members (adults only) for a fun days wood turning tuition.
I am based at Snelsmore Common Country Park near Newbury, Berkshire. This is a S.S.S.I. (Site of Special Scientific Interest) managed by BBOWT (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust).
Courses are taught in a relaxed woodland environment at Snelsmore Common regularly unless otherwise committed to other events.
All tuition, tools and materials.
Simon Vowell at Vallis Green Woodworking
Snelsmore Common
09:30 -11:30
31/10/2020
High St, Chieveley RG20 8TEhttp://www.mychieveley.co.uk/index.php?page=66
Chieveley Pop Up Artisan Market A small independent business delivering artisan produce to you. We carefully choose local suppliers who use traditional methods and the finest fresh ingredients to bring you speciality breads, pastries, homemade chutneys, jams, honey and quality pasta.
10:00 -16:00
31/10/2020
Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ
Berkshire Christmas Gift Fair Saturday You can enjoy browsing, sampling and buying in time for the upcoming Festive Season , in this purpose built building at the Newbury Showground – with everything from Food & Drink, Arts, Crafts and Gifts together with Home and Lifestyle exhibitors as well as outside trade stands.
Fully catered & with a licensed bar
For stallholders wishing to book space at this event please click here
Tickets available on the gate: Adults: £5, Young people to 18 – free
Online: Adults: £4.00, Young people to 18 – free
Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome at this show, but not in marquees with food please.
Please check with the venue for current details.
19:45 -22:05
31/10/2020
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berks RG14 5BD. United Kingdom
Buddy Holly and the Cricketers Priority booking opens to Members on Thursday 1 October. Tickets are available for general sale on Monday 5 October at 10am.
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers is a breathtaking show that has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden!
It stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock and was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested on BBC One’s Saturday night live programme, The One and Only , hosted by Graham Norton.
The show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind. The hits just keep on coming – That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.
Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: ‘I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!’
Please remember to bring your face covering with you as visitors are required to wear them in the building, unless you are exempt from wearing one, or if you are eating or drinking. This includes when you are watching a film or performance. If you remove it to eat or drink you must put it back on when you have finished.
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