Writing up your Family History Workshop
Have you been researching your family tree and would like to write it up as a story but don’t know how to start?
In this workshop, Barry will help you get started and show you how you can structure it, so that you can write-up your family history while still continuing your research.
Barry will show you the system he developed and also suggest alternative approaches and opportunities.
The workshop will help if you have not started yet. Or, if you have already been writing up your family history and would like additional advice, or inspiration.
Pre-booking is required as places are limited. Bookings close one day before the event.
Please note, this workshop takes place in The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library.
It will also be held in October as a webinar – please see the separate listing, when added, if you would prefer to attend that event.TICKETS FROM £10.00
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17/08/2022 - 31/08/2022 All dayThe Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure 2022
A Live Immersive Experience
Don't miss The Peter Rabbit™ Garden Adventure, a live immersive experience in the walled garden at Blenheim Palace. Beatrix Potter enlists your help in finding mischievous Peter Rabbit, leading you through old Mr. McGregor's garden. Expect live theatre and puppetry, nature activities, a Peter Rabbit™ Farm Shop, and more. Get your tickets to join the garden adventure this summer!
Availability
🟠 August - Limited availability
🟡 September - Selling fastTickets
🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience- Individual (Adults & children 3 years and above)
- Infant (ages 6 months to 2 years. Babies up to 6 months go free of charge if carried)
- NHS, Universal Credit & Access - valid ID required
- Group Bundle (min. 10 people)
Highlights
🌳 Step into the world of Beatrix Potter, brought to life in Blenheim Palace's beautiful walled garden
🐇 Help rescue Peter Rabbit from Mr. McGregor's rabbit pie-shaped plan
📖 Lose yourself in a world of imagination with a magical mix of storytelling, live performances and puppetry
🐰 Meet Jemima Puddle-Duck, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and more, alongside a few surprises!
🛍️ Visit the Peter Rabbit™ Farm Shop and enjoy a host of free creative activities suitable for all agesGeneral Info
📅 Date: August - 3 September, 2022
🕒 Opening hours (time slots available every 10 minutes):
- Tuesdays - Sundays: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
⏳ Duration: 50 minutes
📍 Location: The Walled Garden, Blenheim Palace
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome. Free entry for infants 6 months and under who are carried around the experience. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
🎁 Make a day of it! All tickets include a 50% discount for entry to Blenheim Park and Gardens
♿ Accessibility: every effort is made to make this experience as accessible as possible, however, there are limitations in places. Please click here for more information
❗ Please note: this venue is cashless
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
✔️ Safety measures will be in place throughout the experienceDescription
This summer at Blenheim Palace join Beatrix Potter in the garden of old Mr. McGregor and help rescue Peter Rabbit. Through a magical mix of storytelling, live performance, and puppetry, young Beatrix Potter Beatrix invites you to join her on an adventure to find her mischievous friend Peter Rabbit, as she leads guests through never-before-seen spots in the Palace's walled garden. Moving from flower and vegetable gardens to greenhouses and potting sheds, you'll get a glimpse of the estate no-one else has seen, whilst meeting friends Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher along the way. Watch out for many more surprises on your journey!his 50 minute immersive adventure is a must for any child who loves to explore the great outdoors, any family who treasures what you can learn from being in nature and any fan of the most beloved rabbit in children’s literature.
Activity Area
Take a break from the rescue to find Peter Rabbit in the Activity Area where children can release their creativity! There will be plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained, including colouring in, dot to dot, and ‘find Peter’.
The Peter Rabbit Farm Shop
Visit the Farm Shop where you will find all things Peter Rabbit. Choose your favourite book in the reading corner or take your pick from a selection of children’s toys. There will be a food cart outside with delicious fresh produce so you can grab a coffee, ice cream, and lots of other tasty treats!
Please note that separate tickets are required for visiting the Palace and Formal Gardens. Once you have bought your Peter Rabbit ticket, you will receive a 50% off code for Park and Gardens tickets only (not Palace, Park and Gardens or Annual Passes). This discount code cannot be applied retrospectively to tickets that have already been purchased.
Individual for £20.00NHS, Universal Credit & Access for £17.00Infant (ages 6 months-2 years) for £5.00Group Bundle (min. 10 people) for £15.00
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17/08/2022 - 25/08/2022 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 -
17/08/2022 18:00 - 17/08/2022 22:00Outdoor Theatre: Rapunzal | West Berkshire Villagers
Let your hair down and get tangled in a brand-new musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale, RAPUNZEL!
Immersion Theatre proudly presents a witty, pantomimic, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the family favourite complete with a laugh out loud script, a host of catchy songs, heaps of audience interaction, and an exciting array of larger-than-life characters.
With magic and mayhem throughout and a chance to meet the characters after the show, this is one hair-raising adventure your family won’t want to miss!
Performance approx. 1hr 40 mins (plus 20 minute interval).
Please bring your own seating/rug, warm clothes and picnic. The café will be open selling snacks, drinks and ice cream.
Wednesday 17 August | Gates 5pm | Performance 6pm | Adults £13, Child £9
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17/08/2022 15:00 - 31/08/2022 17:00Victoria Park Bandstand Performances 2022
BANDSTAND PERFORMANCES | 12TH JUNE – 25TH SEPTEMBER | 3PM – 5PM | VICTORIA PARK, NEWBURY | FREE
Newbury Town Council will be hosting live bands in the famous bandstand in Victoria Park on weekends on a (nearly!) weekly basis throughout June to September. Each event is free to all to attend and takes place from 3pm – 5pm.
Make a day of it with some retail therapy at the local independent and national shops in Newbury, and take advantage of the many attractions, cafes, restaurants, and pubs on offer before settling down to some live music in the park!
For a breakdown of what to expect month-by-month, please see below:
JUNE
Saturday 5th 3pm—5pm Beenham Wind Orchestra
Saturday 18th 3pm—5pm Blewbury Brass Band
Sunday 19th 3pm—5pm Brunel Brass Academy
Sunday 26th 3pm—5pm Cove BrassJULY
Saturday 9th 3pm—5pm Wantage Youth Band
Sunday 10th 3pm—5pm Royal Wootton Bassett Brass
Sunday 17th 3pm—5pm Abbey Brass
Saturday 23rd 3pm—5pm Ramsbury Silver Band
Sunday 24th 3pm—5pm Watership Brass
Sunday 31st 3pm—5pm Hungerford Town BandAUGUST
Sunday 7th 3pm—5pm East Woodhay Band
Sunday 14th 3pm—5pm South Berks Concert Band
Sunday 21st 3pm—5pm Phoenix BrassSEPTEMBER
Sunday 4th 3pm—5pm Cold Ash Brass
Sunday 11th 3pm—5pm Cholsey Silver Band
Sunday 18th 3pm—5pm Wroughton Silver Band
Sunday 25th 3pm—5pm Pangbourne Band -
17/08/2022 12:23 - 26/08/2022 12:23Free Sports Sessions in Our Local Parks
Working with The Waterside Centre and MNR Coaching, Berkshire Youth are running free sports session for children and young people aged 8+ in parks across West Berkshire this summer. There’s no need to book, just turn up!
Sessions are as follows:
Fridays 29 July; 5, 12, 19 and 26 August 2.15 – 3pm 3.15 – 4pm
4.15 – 5pm
City Park Northcroft
Victoria Park
Basketball, Step Challenge, Cricket and Multisports 
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