Royalty Social History Talks Series
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our face-to-face talk series this quarter focuses on Royalty. This all series ticket covers all three talks in the “Royalty Social History” talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00). You may also book each talk individually – see each separate event page. All three talks are on Thursdays at 2pm in The Centre for Heritage and Family History, Reading. They last about an hour with time for questions and discussion afterwards.
After the talk, tea/coffee and cake will be available (included in the price). Pre-booking is preferred, but you can pay on the door, if there are spaces available.
Thursday 14 April “Royal Women” with Catherine Sampson
This talk tells the story of the lives of three Royal women from the Tudor Court – Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleeves and Lady Katherine Knollys. Two well-known; one less so nowadays, but part of a family that would have been a household name in the Reading area in Tudor times. And one still remembered today in Reading’s street names. All survived the potentially life-threatening difficulties they faced, largely by utilising strategies learnt during their own childhoods.
We will explore their lives and their Berkshire connections.
Related upcoming events
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29/05/2022 10:00 - 29/05/2022 16:00GB Mead @ Newbury Artisan Market
WHY MEAD?
Starting in the early 1990's being involved in dark age re-enactment meant mead was the drink to have round the campfire.
Before the internet finding a bottle or two of mead to pick up on the way involved detouring to a pre arranged off-licence who had some in stock.
HOW WE STARTED
As it happened I knew a few bee keepers so making my own seemed the best option. Later having moved over to Medieval re-enactment mead was still the drink to have so I began to take a boot full, and when that wasn’t enough we moved on to having a stall
As is often the case with home brewers, the under stairs cupboard is rapidly outgrown, and there is nothing like enthusiasm, so having progressed through a variety of spaces, now we have a commercial unit in order to keep up with demand and expand our range, and are now licensed to include retail and wholesale through the AWRS scheme
ROAD MAP
We are always on the look out for new outlets!
We are now stocked in many off licences and farm shops, pubs, restaurants and boutique bars.
We also supply mead to hand fastings and weddings, where mead makes an excellent toasting drink.
If you would like your local to stock our excellent mead, get them to contact us and we will do the rest!
DAYS & OPENING TIMES
LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Set Up 07.00-09.45
Trading Times 10.00-16.00
Breakdown 16.00
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29/05/2022 12:00 - 29/05/2022 15:00The California Wine Bash
£75 PER HEAD, BOOKED IN ADVANCE.
The Vineyard is proud to be celebrating the relationship between food and wine in a superb afternoon of tasting on the Terrace. Comprising of six brilliantly inspired and designed dishes by our executive chef Tom Scade, paired with six wines that demonstrate excellent Californian winemaking.
It’s up to you to make your own judgements. Which wines go with what foods? It’s up to you to tell us!
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29/05/2022 12:00 - 29/05/2022 14:00Shaw House Picnics | West Berkshire Villagers
Takeaway Picnics are available to pre-order on selected days throughout the year.
Picnics are £10 per person, supplied with a set menu and a waterproof blanket for you to borrow during your visit.
Sample meat picnic menu; -1 Ham Salad Sandwich -A Homemade Sausage Roll -Chicken Goujons
Sample vegetarian picnic menu; -1 Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich -Vegetarian Roll -Vegetarian Falafels
Plus the following in each picnic; -Crudities and Dip (v) -A Homemade Brownie (v) -Any Hot or Cold Soft Drink of your choice
If you have a specific dietary requirement please call Shaw House 01635 279279.
HOW TO BOOK -Select number of vegetarian or meat picnics -Pay online -Go along to the café to collect your picnic between 12pm and 2pm on your selected date, with lead bookers surname and booking reference -On collection, choose your hot or cold drink -Take your picnic outside and enjoy!
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29/05/2022 10:00 - 29/05/2022 16:00Antiques and Brocante Market
A welcome return for the unique French style Brocante market, offering antiques, vintage, retro, bric-a-brac and decorative arts items plus vinyl records on the Great Lawn at Shaw House.
A great day out for all the family with free entry to explore the House. Street food will be available outside plus light refreshments from the café and pre-prepared picnics are available to order from the Shaw House café (see separate website listing).
Sunday 29 May & 14 August | 10am – 4pm
No need to book | Free | Outdoor event
ACVR Events run regular, a niche events in market towns in Hampshire, West Sussex and Surrey. For stall holder enquiries please visit their website here.
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29/05/2022 10:00 - 29/05/2022 16:00Newbury's Artisan Market
Newbury’s much-loved monthly Artisan Market takes place on the last Sunday of each month (except December).
Visitors from near and far can experience the sizzling smells of the Artisan Market between 10am and 4pm in Newbury’s Northbrook Street and Bartholomew Street. The market will deliver fresh and exciting artisanal offerings and seasonally produced local dishes, to complement the well-established variety of businesses already lining Newbury’s historic streets.
A new covid-friendly layout is in place for the market to help maximise social distancing and ensure that adequate sanitisation measures are in place.