Newbury Artisan Market takes over the streets of Newbury on the last Sunday of the month. Think quality produce, original art, designer crafts & sizzling street food, all mixed in with family activities, music and more…
Our ‘Feast Street’ section will get your taste buds tingling with a mouth-watering selection of locally produced dishes.
Our Designer-Makers promise to fill your bags and homes with gifts and all manner of unique designs and vintage treasures.
Our food producers will fill your cupboards with ciders and sauces, breads and pastries, meats and sweet treats.
Our Kids corner will provide activities and entertainment for the little ones while you have a well deserved break and a coffee.
Find us in Newbury town centre from 10 am– 4pm and get yourself a slice of Berkshire’s finest. 10am-4pm The event is Free Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire
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Perfect Patisserie @ the Honesty Cooking School 2019
Perfect Patisserie @ the Honesty Cooking School 2019
Perfect Patisserie @ the Honesty Cooking School 2019
LUNCH IS INCLUDED ON THIS COURSE
Patisserie brings to mind window displays full of elegant and decadent pastries and cake, which look almost too good to eat but are so tempting that you eat them anyway!
Whether you are new to baking or an experienced baker looking to branch out into patisserie there will be lots to learn in this class and plenty left to take home and show off!
Experienced patisserie chef, Rachel Grenville-Hunt of Rachel’s Apron (rachelsapron.co.uk), will lead you through making three delicious patisserie staples:
Coffee Eclairs
Raspberry Millefeuille
Honey and Orange Madeleine
This course will teach essential patisserie skills: choux pastry, crème patisserie, rough puff pastry, and beurre noisette. You will also practice plenty of piping along the way!
Maximum 8 people. All abilities welcome.
Cost: £70
Hollington Kiln Woolton Hill , Tours Hampshire 2019
Hollington Kiln Woolton Hill , Tours Hampshire 2019
Basildon Park – Parkland run at Basildon Park 2019
Put your running shoes on every Tuesday to join our volunteers on a run around the park and woodland trails. Every Tuesday some of our volunteers will be leading a run along the trails at Basildon Park. The run will usually be between 8-10km and last about an hour, so we recommend this for runners with some ability only.
This is a great way to see the park in all it’s beauty whilst keeping fit and being active. Booking Not Needed.
A National Trust Event – Start 10:30. End 11:30. Free Event but Normal Admission Charges Apply. Meet in the Stableyard after the visitor entrance to the park. Check website for latest information.
Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR
Join the wonderful Paul for an art class, learning the basics and using different materials, with lunch provided. Our sessions are run by artist Paul Robbens who has done art in all its forms in his work for the last 40 years.
He has taught art and sculpture for the last 10 years, and he will be using a variety of media including graphite pencil, watercolour pencil, and watercolour paints.
It costs £ 50 per class, and this price includes all the equipment you will need for that class and refreshments, including lunch. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.
Visit Sally Courage, Teresa Munn & Moya Tosh, local ceramic artists, united by a love of the natural world and the organic feel of clay.
* current guest Lone Hudson of Hungerford with sculptural ceramics and jewellery *
Sally works with coils of clay to create satisfying forms which evolve as the work grows. Teresa works with text in ceramics, and explores feelings associated with the landscapes of our lives in clay-scripted wall plaques and hand-held textured forms. Moya works in porcelain. Her sculptural pieces reflect the rugged and imperfect elements of the natural world, inspired, in particular, by the gnarled and broken texture of Silver Birch bark.
Red Steps is a working studio, and one of the three will always be working there and able to discuss their latest work. Large pieces & small gift items available – or just come and enjoy chatting & looking
11am to 4pm Free entry
Combine with lunch at the Carnarvon Arms or Carpenters Arms Burghclere?
Red Steps, Whitway, Newbury, Berkshire, Hampshire RG20 9LE
Wed 25 Sep
Contact telephone:0 7786956051Call to check latest times or cancellations.
Lighter than Air: The Story of Balloon and Airship Flight in Berkshire 2019
This talk by John A Baker covers the History of Balloon and Airship Flight in Berkshire, from 1783 when a balloon was demonstrated at Windsor Castle, to The Icicle Balloon Meet held at Newbury in the 1970s. Other locations include Windsor Racecourse, and Reading and Newbury Gasworks. Historical celebrities such as Newbury’s own Aeronauts Rev John Bacon and his daughter Gertrude, who lived at Shaw, will be featured. John A Baker, has been interested in Balloons and Airships for over 45 years. He is currently the Archivist for the British Balloon and Airship Club and also The British Balloon Museum and Library.
£5. 00 Unreserved seating, non refundable. Available from the museum on 01635 519562.
Join Aggers in his solo show as he takes us on a trip down memory lane. Jonathan Agnew learnt his craft under the tutelage of Brian Johnston, emerging from the notoriety of the gloriously funny ‘leg over’ incident (yes, you will hear that story!) to become BBC Radio’s voice of cricket. In his unparalleled View from the Boundary sessions, he has interviewed folk from all walks of life, including rock stars, film legends, writers, comedians, two prime ministers and a boy wizard! Join Aggers for an evening of tales from a wonderful and entertaining career on the field and in the box, with film footage, audio clips and photographs on our big screen. This no-holdsbarred evening is fascinating for cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike.
A breathtaking journey into the heart of Tango Argentino. From virtuoso displays of traditional dance in stunning costumes to the exquisite sounds of 1930s and 40s Buenos Aires and the powerful Nuevo Tango music of Astor Piazzolla, join Tangomotion for an electrifying evening of tango. Tangomotion features new choreographies created by world class tango dancers with new original music and evergreen tango classics from the acclaimed Tango Siempre quartet. The Tangomotion dancers and musicians have previously appeared in the hit West End show Midnight Tango, Strictly Come Dancing, The One Show and the Classic Brit Awards.
The Newbury & District Agricultural Society (NADAS) is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity, with the main purpose being to educate the general public in the need to preserve the countryside and wildlife and to promote and support the British agricultural, horticultural, forestry and rural crafts industries.
Located at its NEW home, in the Food & Farming Zone, you will find over 70 stands offering everything from cheese, chutneys, oils & vinegars, bread, pastries, seafood and a wide selection of meat, to strawberries and cream, fudge, cakes and ice cream. And many more delicious treats in between!
All our exhibitors are ready to entice you with their free samples, which are too irresistible to turn down. They are on hand to offer advice and ideas on how to incorporate their products into your everyday lives, and some amazing offers too!
Please visit the website for all this years attractions.
LANDSCAPES AND LIGHTHOUSES is the latest in the Art in the Foyer series, at the New Era Theatre, Wash Common. It is an exploration in mixed-media prints and paintings by Arran Miles. There will be a Private View on Friday 2nd August (6pm -8pm), and Open Mornings on Sat 31st August, Sat 21st September, and Sat 12th October. Other times can be arranged with the artist – email arranmiles@gmail.com. The exhibition can also be viewed, of course, on evenings when there are theatre performances. Go to www.arranmiles.com and www.neweraplayers.com
It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. Every Saturday at 9:00am @ Greenham Common.
It’s free! However, do pleaseregisterbefore your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won’t get a time.
We all run for our own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
Greenham Control Tower, Burys Bank Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 8BZ
What was Noah’s Ark doing on Greenham Common? Who was No Bones Billy? Why was the Millenium Falcon here? These and other questions will be answered in a lively illustrated canter through the curious history of Greenham Common from prehistory to today
The Control Tower is the focal point for exploring the massively important part Greenham Common played in WW2, the Cold War and the protest against nuclear warfare. Before the building of an airfield, the common land was the site of an ill-fated ambush during the English Civil War, a WW1 training ground and an inspiration for the novel ‘Watership Down’.
The tower is open to visitors every weekend but on Saturday Sept. 21st your family is invited to a special activity day which will include an entertaining and interactive talk on the curious history of the common. There will be a range of fun activity guides to help you explore the tower and learn about the people who worked on the USAF base here, and the protestors who camped at the gates and disrupted the convoys of cruise missiles that were kept in the imposing bunkers. There will be a guided walk onto the common to what remains of what was once one of the longest runways in Europe where you can experience what it might have been like to parachute into Normandy on D Day. Children can have their face painted while adults can enjoy some of the best home-made cakes in Berkshire!
There will be three slots to sign up for this top-hole tower experience at 10.30, 12.30 and 2.30. Places are limited so pre-booking is required.
Pre-booking: Required The tower is open to the public but pre-booking is required for the family fun event Booking Contact: Andy Kempe Call: 07788728509 Email: a.j.kempe@reading.ac.uk Booking opens: 22 August 2019 09:00 Booking closes: 20 September 2019 13:00
Access
The tower has two flights of stairs. There is no lift.
Additional Information
Max 20 people per tour/session. Talk plus activities plus walk 1hr 30 mins Contact for the day: Andy Kempe 07788728509 www.greenhamtower.org.uk
Directions
At the roundabout to the south of Newbury town centre on the A339 turn left following the sign to Tescos and Premier Inn. Carry straight on for approximately 1 mile. The Control Tower is signposted.
Organised by
Greenham Control Tower
Royal Berkshire Hospital Medical Museum opening 2019
Royal Berkshire Hospital Medical Museum opening 2019
Royal Berkshire Hospital Medical Museum opening 2019
Heritage Open Day: Our collection includes a wide variety of historic instruments, equipment, documents and other objects representing the general and local history of medicine mainly from about 1800 onwards, but with some from earlier periods. The Medical Museum is located in the former laundry built in 1881-2 as one of a succession of extensions to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Our collection includes a wide range of instruments, equipment, uniforms, photographs and other documents illustrating the history of medicine, particularly over the last two hundred years, but also of the Royal Berkshire Hospital from its foundation in 1837.
Sat 21 Sep:14.00-16.30. Sun 22 Sep:14.00-16.30. Free Entry.
Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN
Archive film screening: Working in Shadows 21st Sep 2019
2:00 PM –3:00 PM
West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS, Tel. 01635 519562
It’s 1943 and it’s all hands to the pump on the Home Front.
When the Second World War was declared in 1939, the female population of Britain were called upon to fill all manner of roles. Women stepped up on the Home Front and abroad, which saw their lives drastically change.
Elliotts of Newbury was a manufacturing firm whose workforce, during the 1940s, was predominantly female. The factory was adapted to war work, and amongst other things was responsible for producing various Spitfire components as one of many Shadow Factories. The firm commissioned a series of films from this period.
Following on from a recent appeal to help identify some of the workers seen on screen we are now pleased to present an unmissable opportunity to see archive footage that has not been publicly shared in over 75 years; brought to life with an exclusive improvised live score.
St. Marys Church, Church Road, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DR
“From Chaucer to Chandos and a bit more” Launch our Community Project, a living visual, aural and oral heritage experience of the villages of Shaw and Donnington. Quicumque vult; Whoever you are, come as you are, welcome to the Heritage Gang!
Establishing a Heritage Trail: from Shaw Village to Donnington Castle: Rich Man in his castle and poor man at his gate.
If these stones could speak: Stories of the famous, the Infamous and extraordinary ordinary people from the villages.
Shaw and Donnington from on high. An aerial view of the villages
Royal Shaw: Regal landlords and Courtiers down the centuries
The Rise of People Power Speaker of the House, Divine Right of Kings, Civil War, Speenhamland, Bombed into Democracy
From the Oliver nominated duo behind the critically acclaimed West End hit, Eric and Little Ern. This brilliant homage is crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches and hits all the right notes! From Greig’s Piano concerto to Mr Memory, ‘Arsenal!’, it’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches and, of course, a musical guest. This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings.
Royal Berkshire Hospital Medical Museum opening 2019
Heritage Open Day: Our collection includes a wide variety of historic instruments, equipment, documents and other objects representing the general and local history of medicine mainly from about 1800 onwards, but with some from earlier periods. The Medical Museum is located in the former laundry built in 1881-2 as one of a succession of extensions to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Our collection includes a wide range of instruments, equipment, uniforms, photographs and other documents illustrating the history of medicine, particularly over the last two hundred years, but also of the Royal Berkshire Hospital from its foundation in 1837.
Sun 22 Sep:14.00-16.30. Free Entry.
Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN
Basildon Park – Parkland run at Basildon Park 2019
Put your running shoes on every Tuesday to join our volunteers on a run around the park and woodland trails. Every Tuesday some of our volunteers will be leading a run along the trails at Basildon Park. The run will usually be between 8-10km and last about an hour, so we recommend this for runners with some ability only.
This is a great way to see the park in all it’s beauty whilst keeping fit and being active. Booking Not Needed.
A National Trust Event – Start 10:30. End 11:30. Free Event but Normal Admission Charges Apply. Meet in the Stableyard after the visitor entrance to the park. Check website for latest information.
Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR
Visit Sally Courage, Teresa Munn & Moya Tosh, local ceramic artists, united by a love of the natural world and the organic feel of clay.
* current guest Lone Hudson of Hungerford with sculptural ceramics and jewellery *
Sally works with coils of clay to create satisfying forms which evolve as the work grows. Teresa works with text in ceramics, and explores feelings associated with the landscapes of our lives in clay-scripted wall plaques and hand-held textured forms. Moya works in porcelain. Her sculptural pieces reflect the rugged and imperfect elements of the natural world, inspired, in particular, by the gnarled and broken texture of Silver Birch bark.
Red Steps is a working studio, and one of the three will always be working there and able to discuss their latest work. Large pieces & small gift items available – or just come and enjoy chatting & looking
11am to 4pm
Free entry
Combine with lunch at the Carnarvon Arms or Carpenters Arms Burghclere?
Red Steps, Whitway, Newbury, Berkshire, Hampshire RG20 9LE
Wed 25 Sept
Contact telephone:0 7786956051Call to check latest times or cancellations.
Flea Market selling a wide variety of goods including – antiques, vintage, collectables, silver, glass, ceramics, jewellery, good quality craft and many more unusual and interesting items.
Open 10am – 3pm. FREE ENTRY
Town Hall, High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0NJ
Sep, Sun 20 Oct
Contact telephone: 07920131397Call to check latest times or
Everyone loves stained glass and the gorgeous effect of the light streaming through it. Now you can learn how to create your own small glass decoration using stained glass with the copper foiling method.
During this taster session you will learn
To become familiar with associated tools required
How to work to a design ( selection of designs provided)
Glass and how to safely cut glass Learn the copper foiling technique Solder your foiled pieces together and fini sh you work
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