Halloween at Blenheim Palace
A spooky, fun-filled, after dark trail for all the family this half term – with new installations for 2022!
As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace. Join with family and friends to wander from dusk into darkness between one ghostly space to another… if you dare!
Watch out for flickering flames in a fiendish fire garden, daring fire artists and grinning pumpkins aglow.
Wind your way through the illuminated haunted woods filled with creepy neon cobwebs, ghastly ghouls, wicked witches, larger-than life spiders and beastly bats.
Then discover the Secret Garden filled with more hidden surprises. Could it be a trick of the light or do things really go “bump in the night”?
There’s a delicious twist to the sweetest of treats on offer. Enjoy a fiendishly good *hot toddy or devilishly decadent *hot chocolate or toast a marshmallow with someone special.
Your very spookiest Halloween starts here. Limited capacity with timed entry. Plan now to secure the date and time of your choice.
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08/08/2022 - 12/08/2022 All daySummer Workshops, Hogan Music
WEEK LONG MUSIC MAKING EVENTS
Keep your child making music this summer! Hogan Music have put together a packed week full of inspiring, musical workshops for your child to enjoy including beginner instrumental sessions, workshops with Corn Exchange, Newbury and Ragtime Theatre School as well as their popular Band Jam course. Don’t forget, if you’re yet to use your school membership discount on a workshop this year, do this now before the academic year is over. Group memberships receive a £35.00 discount, duo memberships receive £50.00 and solo memberships receive £100. Places on each workshop are limited, so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have a question, email tuition@hoganmusic.co.uk or call 01635 496 57
Course Fees:
- Half day = £35.00
- Full day = £50.00
- Band Jam = £105.00 (3 afternoons)School membership discounts:
- Group membership = £35.00
- Duo membership = £50.00
- Solo membership = £100.00SCHEDULE
Monday 25th July and 8th August, 9:30-12:00
Ukulele Band with Ben
Learn new skills, strum your favourite chords and discover some new songs with other ukulele players!
For students 6-11 years old.
Monday 25th July, 13:00-15:30
Songwriting Discovery with Louisa
Gather all the tools you need to write your very own first song in this dedicated workshop.
9-14 years old, no experience needed!
Tuesday 26th July and 9th August, 9:30-12:00
Keyboard Grooves with Laura
Spend a morning learning some new tunes, discovering new techniques and working as a group to perform together.
For students 6-11 years old.
Tuesday 26th July and 9th August, 13:00-15:30
Behind the scenes with Corn Exchange Newbury
Join Technical Manager Hilda Harper to find out more about behind the scenes life at a professional theatre.
For students 8-13 years old.
Wednesday 27th July, 9:30-12:00
Musical Mayhem with Ragtime Theatre School
Love Encanto and Moana? Sign up for an afternoon learning the songs, putting actions and words to them with our friends at Ragtime Theatre School.
For students 6-11 years old.
Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th July, 13:00-15:30 (7 - 12 years old)
Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th August, 13:00-15:30 (12 - 16 years old)
Summer Band Jam
Put your skills into practice with our 3-day Band Jam. Form a band, choose the songs and practice together under the expert guidance of our pro-players.
Students need to have a minimum of one term of lessons.
Thursday 28th July and 11th August, 9:30-12:00
Drum Lab with Will
Time to explore some new grooves and beats as we assemble all our drum kits for this fun morning of drumming.
For students 8-13 years old, no experience or up to two years playing.
Friday 29th July, 9:30-12:00
Guitar Riffs with Ben
Beginner chords, finger technique and new songs – all covered in this morning of guitar fun!
For students age 6-11 years old, no experience or up to two years playing.
Week Commencing 25th July & 8th August 2022
Summer Workshops, Hogan Music |SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Summer Workshops, Hogan Music |WEEK LONG MUSIC MAKING EVENTS
Keep your child making music this summer! We’ve put together a packed week full of inspiring, musical workshops for your child to enjoy including beginner instrumental sessions, workshops with Corn Exchange, Newbury and Ragtime Theatre School as well as our popular Band Jam course. Don’t forget, if you’re yet to use your school membership discount on a workshop this year, do this now before the academic year is over. Group memberships receive a £35.00 discount, duo memberships receive £50.00 and solo memberships receive £100. Places on each workshop are limited, so book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have a question, email tuition@hoganmusic.co.uk or call 01635 496 57
Course Fees:
- Half day = £35.00
- Full day = £50.00
- Band Jam = £105.00 (3 afternoons)School membership discounts:
- Group membership = £35.00
- Duo membership = £50.00
- Solo membership = £100.00Summer Workshops, Hogan Music |SCHEDULE
Monday 25th July and 8th August, 9:30-12:00
Ukulele Band with Ben
Learn new skills, strum your favourite chords and discover some new songs with other ukulele players!
For students 6-11 years old.
Monday 25th July, 13:00-15:30
Songwriting Discovery with Louisa
Gather all the tools you need to write your very own first song in this dedicated workshop.
9-14 years old, no experience needed!
Tuesday 26th July and 9th August, 9:30-12:00
Keyboard Grooves with Laura
Spend a morning learning some new tunes, discovering new techniques and working as a group to perform together.
For students 6-11 years old.
Tuesday 26th July and 9th August, 13:00-15:30
Behind the scenes with Corn Exchange Newbury
Join Technical Manager Hilda Harper to find out more about behind the scenes life at a professional theatre.
For students 8-13 years old.
Wednesday 27th July, 9:30-12:00
Musical Mayhem with Ragtime Theatre School
Love Encanto and Moana? Sign up for an afternoon learning the songs, putting actions and words to them with our friends at Ragtime Theatre School.
For students 6-11 years old.
Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th July, 13:00-15:30 (7 - 12 years old)
Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th August, 13:00-15:30 (12 - 16 years old)
Summer Band Jam
Put your skills into practice with our 3-day Band Jam. Form a band, choose the songs and practice together under the expert guidance of our pro-players.
Students need to have a minimum of one term of lessons.
Thursday 28th July and 11th August, 9:30-12:00
Drum Lab with Will
Time to explore some new grooves and beats as we assemble all our drum kits for this fun morning of drumming.
For students 8-13 years old, no experience or up to two years playing.
Friday 29th July, 9:30-12:00
Guitar Riffs with Ben
Beginner chords, finger technique and new songs – all covered in this morning of guitar fun!
For students age 6-11 years old, no experience or up to two years playing.
BOOK WORKSHOPS
Book now for workshops w/c 25th July
Book now for workshops w/c 8th August
Course Venue
Hogan Music,
Winchcombe Place, 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5BN
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08/08/2022 10:00 - 08/08/2022 16:00Chalk Fest 2022
City Arts 2022 flagship community event returns to Newbury Market place on Monday 8 August 2022 – join them from 10am to 4pm to chalk in the Market Square in Newbury
On the square you will be allocated an area per household to create roughly a 1 metre square picture in a safe environment – social distancing measures may be in place.
It is free to chalk but they ask you for a donation towards the chalk if you want to enter our 2022 competition.
To pay the donation entry fee you can add it to their donations bucket on the day or pay by card at the event (£1 per competition participant).They’ll ask you to photograph the chalk artwork when you’ve finished and e-mail them the pictures of the chalk artwork, letting them know the age of the participant (when filling you details on payment).
The prizes will be City Arts Gift Vouchers for children (to 12 years old), teen (13 to 17 years old) and adult (18 +) categories.
Date: Chalkfest 2022 is on 8 August 2022 – pay your competition entry either cash or card on the day up to 4pm
Deadline: Pay your fee at the event and send us your images by 7pm on 8 August 2022 to info@cityartsnewbury.co.uk with the name of the entrant you told us when making payment and the entry number they’ll give you.Competition results will be published on their Facebook page on week commencing 22 August 2022. The images will be judged by their chairman and artist Diana Pattenden. The judge decision is final.
Tickets
It is free to chalk but we ask you for a donation towards the chalk if you want to enter our 2022 competition.
To pay the donation entry fee you can add it to our donations bucket on the day or pay by card at the event (£1 per competition participant). -
08/08/2022 14:00 - 08/08/2022 16:00West Berkshire Libraries Lego Club
West Berkshire Libraries summer holiday LEGO Clubs are running in the following libraries:Other dates available.
Summer holiday LEGO Clubs are running in the following libraries:
- Pangbourne Library – Tuesdays 2.00-4.00
- Thatcham Library – Tuesdays 10.30-12.00
- Theale Library – Mondays 2.00-4.00
Please check with the library concerned for dates and further information.
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08/08/2022 11:00 - 22/08/2022 12:30Lego Club
The Vale & Downland Museum have a full programme of family events taking place throughout the summer holidays this year, there is plenty to entertain children and adults alike.
they have both free and paid events, as well as, drop-in events and pre-book events.
Tickets for pre-booked events can be found online here
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08/08/2022 - 04/09/2022 All daySparkle Bright Summer
Welcome to the Sparkle Bright Summer at Tumblestone Hollow this August. The giant Sparkle Bright flowers are set to bloom at Tumblestone Hollow just in time. Tumblestone Hollow will be looking spectacular with lots going on including story telling, bubbles and our Tumblestone-themed temporary transfers.
Enjoy delicious food and refreshments including mouth watering wood fired pizzas made by our Italian pizzaiolo, soft serve gelato ice cream from Bologna and hand blended American style milk shakes.
Tickets to the Sparkle Bright Summer must be purchased in advance. Tickets are timed and allow access to the Tumblestone Hollow Adventure Playground and Stonor Gardens.
If you have never been to Tumblestone Hollow then welcome to their mysterious World which has been hiding in plain site, right under our noses for many millennia. Throughout this time, the people who live there have been quietly going about their business, keeping the standing stones safe, that surround their magical home.
Finally, after more than 552 and a half years of careful negotiation between the Stonor family and the people of Tumblestone Hollow, they have agreed to let us all in to their wonderful world.
It’s a place of laughter and light, shadow and sunshine, peace and tranquility and most of all, it’s a place to play with friends, with family young and old, and most importantly a beautiful, magical place to play together.
Ticket type
Price Adult - Over 16 £9.00
Child - Over 105cm £11.00
Child - 92 to 105cm £9.00
Child - Under 92cm Free
Adult CarerFree
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