Animal Awareness Day, Friday 6th August

A bit of animal magic at Newbury Market Place, 10am-3pm

Read more

win great prizes

You can win tickets to shows in and around Newbury - just enter the competition here

Click here to enter

newsletter

To receive a monthly email with What’s on in Newbury please sign up here and you'll be the first to know what's happening!

April Events

Feel good fortnight - 17th-30th April in Locations around West Berkshire
 

Two weeks of more than 100 free activities around the region during this health extravaganza brought to you by the West Berkshire Partnership and Newbury Town Centre Partnership.  

Dozens of free taster sessions at Sports and Leisure centres, spring walks in beautiful countryside, plus a whole host of beauty therapies, health checks and outdoor activities.  

Feel good fortnight is for all ages, from one to ninety-one. It’s all about trying something new and feeling good. What will you choose?


Either download the events list here or see below for the full range of events in more detail, which we'll be updating daily, starting with the Chefs Challenge!.

—————————————————————————————————

Charter Market - 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th

Thursday 1st April 2010

Newbury's Charter Market, held every Thursday and Saturday in the Market Place - the ideal place for that traditional shopping experience - to either find a bargain or produce of high quality. Come on down! Read more


Gentle Exercise, for people with Dementia

Friday 2nd April 2010

Social Therapeutic exercise on yoga principles for people with dementia and their carers Read more


Thai Kick Boxing

Friday 2nd April 2010

Thai Kick Boxing - Try Thai kick boxing class as part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Farmer's Market - 4th & 18th April

Sunday 4th April 2010

Held in the Market Place on the first and third Sunday of every month between 9.00am and 1.00pm Read more


Newbury Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Market

Saturday 10th April 2010

Newbury Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Market: 20 -25 Dealers in Furniture, Ceramics, Jewellery, Militaria, Art, Vintage clothes, Ephemera, Stamps, Posters, Musical instruments, Vinyl records, Objets d'art, Brochante, curios and more... Tea /Coffee, Hot Dogs.... Available Parking: Northbrook Multi-Story Car Park, West St (next door SATURDAY APRIL 10th SATURDAY MAY 8th SATURDAY JUNE 12th SATURDAY JULY 10th SATURDAY AUGUST 14th SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11th NO OCTOBER EVENT Read more


Chefs Challenge - launching Feel good fortnight

Saturday 17th April 2010

This event will kick start the two week Feel good Fortnight health initiative and takes place in the Market Place on Saturday 17th April from 9am-12am. Read more


Free football coaching session

Saturday 17th April 2010

Free football coaching session (10-12yrs old) part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Swimming for Free

Saturday 17th April 2010

Your kids can swim for free part of the Feelgood Fortnight (8-16 years) Read more


Littlies Football - from 2 - 6 year olds

Saturday 17th April 2010

Let your little ones dribble round the pitch, part of the Feelgood Fortnight at Aclands Field Cold Ash Read more


A Stroke Awareness Health Check day

Saturday 17th April 2010

Between 10 and 14:00 come and have a FREE health check in the town hall as part of the feelgood fortnight Read more


Gym and Swim

Saturday 17th April 2010

Free taster Sessions, come and Take part in the Gym and then Swim for FREE Read more


Feel Good Fair

Saturday 17th April 2010

Feel good workshops for singing, dancing, martial arts, yoga, drama, therapies, arts and crafts and face painting as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Rugby Tots Taster Session

Saturday 17th April 2010

Taster Rugby based exercise coaching session for small children age 2 -7 as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Family Active Event, children must be 5 years +

Saturday 17th April 2010

Family Active Event at the Waterside Centre. Try a free Indoor climbing session as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Children must be 5 years + pre booking necessary as places are limited. Read more


Partner Dance / Ceroc Beginners Day

Saturday 17th April 2010

Ceroc Beginners Day for men and women - Learn the basics of this fun and social dance as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Contact David Rokov to book you place. Read more


Family Active Event children must be 5 years +

Saturday 17th April 2010

Family Active Event - try a free Indoor climbing session as part of Feelgood Fortnightpre booking only and children must be 5 year Read more


Body Balance

Saturday 17th April 2010

Body Balance class in Hungerford, part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


West Berkshire Ramblers - Countryside Walk - Hungerford

Saturday 17th April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. This is a leisurely walk on field paths and along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal at Hungerford. Read more


BodyPump Exercise

Sunday 18th April 2010

Part of feelgood fortnight, bodypump exercise to get your heart racing Read more


West Berkshire Ramblers - Countryside Walk - East Ilsley

Sunday 18th April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. Countryside Walk around East Ilsley - an undulating easy paced walk over the downs with wonderful views. Read more


West Berkshire Ramblers - Countryside Walk - Monks Sherbourne

Sunday 18th April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. The walk from Monk Sherborne to Ewhurst Park is varied and pretty with plenty of wild flowers at this time of year. Read more


Gym & Swim Open Day - Greenacre Leisure Centre

Sunday 18th April 2010

Gym & Swim open day at Greenacre Leisure Centre - free trial of swimming and leisure activities as part of Feelgood fortnight. Read more


Family Active Event - Beale Park

Sunday 18th April 2010

Family Active Event at Adventure Dolphine, Beale Park - try a free taster canoeing session as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Children must be 8 years+ Read more


Sound Therapy - Open Day

Sunday 18th April 2010

Sound Therapy Open Day - Out of this world! Experience the wonderful therapeutic sounds of traditional Himalayan and crystal singing bowls in a peaceful log cabin in central Newbury. Read more


Family Active Event - Thatcham

Sunday 18th April 2010

Family Active Event Sunday - Urban music Workshop as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Children must be 5 years plus Read more


Bike Ride

Sunday 18th April 2010

Ten mile bike ride from Hungerford as part of Feel good fortnight. Starts 11am Read more


Childrens Day at The Wellbeing Centre

Monday 19th April 2010

Children's Day at the Wellbeing Centre, story telling through yoga, meditaion and a treasure hunt as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Tai Chi in Market Square

Monday 19th April 2010

come and join in the fun in the market place Tai Chi as part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Tea and Theraphy

Monday 19th April 2010

Tea and Therapy - Relax with a cup of tea and have a chat with therapists, then enjoy a free or low cost taster session at the Wellbeing Centre as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Singing for the Brain - Purley - on Thames

Monday 19th April 2010

Singing for the Brain - therapeutic singing for people with dementia and their carers as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Indonesian Yoga

Monday 19th April 2010

Indonesian Yoga - take a taster Indonesian Yoga Class for relaxation as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Singing for the Brain - Newbury

Monday 19th April 2010

Singing for the Brain - therapeutic singing for people with dementia and their carers as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Thai Kick Boxing

Monday 19th April 2010

Thai Kick Boxing - Try Thai kick boxing class as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Seated Dance Class

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Seated Dance Class at Fairclose Day Centre as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Gym Free Step taster session

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Free Gym Step session part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Volleyball - Trinity School

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. Volleyball Matches - Trinity School, Love Lane, Newbury Read more


Gardening for the Brain

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Join the Alzheimer Society for a social and therapeutic gardening session suitable for people with dementia and their carers as part of the Feelgood Forthnight. Read more


Health Walk - Mortimer

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Health Walk - Take part in an hour's walk as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. There is no stile option available on this walk. Read more


Health Walk - Kintbury

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Health Walk - take part in an hour's walk as part of Feelgood Fortnight. No stile option available Read more


Health Walk - Newbury

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Health Walk - take part in an hour's Health Walk as part the Feelgood Fortnight. No stile option available Read more


Health Walk - Newbury for Regular Walkers

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Health Walk - take part in an hour's brisk walk as part of the Feelgood Fortnight event. This event is for regular walkers. Read more


Women's Gym Session

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Women's Gym Session - visit Curves of Newbury Gym to find out how 30 mins a day, 3 x a week can change your life as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Taster Gym Session - Kintbury

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Taster Gym Sessions - Free taster Gym Session for all age groups as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Body pump exercise class

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Part of feelgood fortnight, bodypump exercise to get your heart racing Read more


Circuit Training Classes

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Circuit Training Classes Read more


West berkshire Ramblers - Countryside Walk - Ridgeway

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. A scenic walk along the Ridgeway and Downland Read more


Gym Free Spin taster

Tuesday 20th April 2010

Enjoy a Free spin taster session at Northcroft Leisure Centre Read more


Relax and Meditate

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Relax and Meditate - explore the healing benefits of relaxation and meditation as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


West Berkshire Ramblers - Health Walk - Chiseldon to Liddington

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. A scenic walk starting at Chiseldon going to Liddington Read more


Ladies Fitness

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Aerobics Stretch and Tone, one for the ladies Read more


Health Walk

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Health Walk - set off from reception of West Berkshire Hospital for a 30 minutes lunch time walk as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Health Walk - Theale

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Health Walk - take part in an hour's Health Walk as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. No stile option available Read more


Stop Smoking

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Stop Smoking Clinic - contact Stop Smoking Clininic at West Berkshire Hospital for help and support to quit smoking as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Aerobics Class - Theale

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Free Aerobics Class as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Free gym sessions for over 60’s

Wednesday 21st April 2010

Over 60's go free as part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Pre School Activity

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Gym Skills for your Little ones Read more


Partner Dance / Ceroc

Thursday 22nd April 2010

FREE Taster session - learn to dance! Read more


Martial Arts Class for Kids

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Satria Warrior Arts for Children Read more


West Berkshire Ramblers - Health Walk - Selbourne

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. All Day Walk.The morning walk (3 miles) is to Priory Farm and back to Selborne through the Long and Short Lythes. Picnic or pub lunch in Selborne. The afternoon walk (5.5 miles) goes up Noar Hill and through the nature reserve, returning via Selborne Common and the famous zig-zag path down Selborne Hanger, createdby the 18th century naturalist, Gilbert White. Read more


Gym Circuit training

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Hungerford Leisure Centre Circuit Training part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Victoria Park Buggy Walk

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Buggy Walk - part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Tum, Bums & Thighs

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Work those problem areas! part of the West Berkshire Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Salsa Dancing with Ginger Jives

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Ginger Jives - try a free taster Salsa session as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Low impact exercise - Woolhampton

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Fitness - a Low impact exercise for men and women as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Martial Arts Class for Adults

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Have a taster session of Satria Warrior Arts Read more


Latin Dance Lesson

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Learn the basics and enjoy the fun! Read more


Stop Smoking

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Help and support for you whilst you are stopping smoking Read more


Gentle Exercise, for people with Dementia

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Exercise for people with Dementia and their carers Read more


Circuit Training Classes Lambourn

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Circuit Training Classes, part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Aqua Aerobics

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Take part in Aqua aerobics, part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Teddy Bears Picnic

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Following the buggy walk have a teddy bears picnic, part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Free Pilates taster session

Thursday 22nd April 2010

enjoy pilates, part of the feelgood fortnight Read more


Free Casual Gym Sessions

Friday 23rd April 2010

Take part in gym sessions for FREE as part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Modern Jive

Friday 23rd April 2010

Free taster session as part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Gym Spin taster Session

Friday 23rd April 2010

Gym Spin taster part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Sound Therapy

Friday 23rd April 2010

Open Day experience Sound Therapy Read more


Health Walk

Friday 23rd April 2010

A brisk Walk for regular walkers Read more


Scuba Diving

Friday 23rd April 2010

FREE Scuba Diving taster session Read more


Gardening for the Brain - Burghfield Common

Friday 23rd April 2010

Gardening for the Brain - social therapeutic gardening for people with dementia and their carers as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Pheonix Club, badminton/table tennis for the older generation

Friday 23rd April 2010

Come along and have some fun play badminton or table tennis the choice is yours! Read more


Open Day at Hungerford Leisure Centre

Saturday 24th April 2010

Swimming and Badminton FREE as part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Free Gymnastics Taster Session

Saturday 24th April 2010

Gymnastic taster sessions, part of the Feelgood Fortnight (this event is still TBC) Read more


Kids swim for free. (8-16yrs old)

Saturday 24th April 2010

Let your kids splash about for Free, part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Littlies Football - from 2 - 6 year olds

Saturday 24th April 2010

Let your little ones dribble around the pitch, part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


West Berkshire Ramblers - Health Walk - Coombe and Buttermere

Saturday 24th April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. A beautiful and scenic walk to Combe and Buttermere. This is Walk 3 from 21 Walks for the 21st Century. Read more


Northcroft Leisure Centre - Open Day

Saturday 24th April 2010

Activities throughout the centre as part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Volleyball Feelgood Fortnight

Saturday 24th April 2010

Try out Volleyball with Newbury Volleyclub part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Open Day at Kennet Leisure

Saturday 24th April 2010

Kennet Leisure Centre open their doors as part of Feelgood Fortnight, gym taster sessions for free Read more


Wildlife Day

Saturday 24th April 2010

Come and meet the RSPB and be part of the Pond Opening as part of th Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Cooking Demonstrations

Saturday 24th April 2010

Live cooking with the UK's first medicinal chef Dale Pinnock Read more


Theale Green Open Day

Saturday 24th April 2010

FREE Open day, try out the centre Read more


RugbyTots

Saturday 24th April 2010

Rugby in Kintbury for your tots Read more


Swimming - Hungerford

Saturday 24th April 2010

Swimming - free swimming sessions at Hungerford Leisure Centre as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Badminton - Hungerford

Saturday 24th April 2010

Badminton - free badminton session as Hungerford Leisure Centre as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Dance 4 a Day, Arlington Arts

Saturday 24th April 2010

Your chance to find out more about holding your own Dance 4 a Day event. This 12 hour dance marathon is open to anyone who loves to dance Read more


Open Day at Costwold Sports Centre

Saturday 24th April 2010

Open day at the cotswolds come and enjoy trampolining, a bouncy castle, penalty shoot out & gym challenge Read more


Lambourn Childrens fun run

Saturday 24th April 2010

Fun Run for the kids at the Lambourn Centre, let them run off some steam! part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Fun Run 16yrs+

Sunday 25th April 2010

get on your running (or walking!) shoes and join in the fun run, part of the feelgood fortnight Read more


Spring Time Walk

Sunday 25th April 2010

Springtime walk in woodland part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Health Walk

Sunday 25th April 2010

A brisk walk for regular walkers Read more


Natural Therapies - Open Day at the Wellbeing Centre

Monday 26th April 2010

Natural Therapies at the Wellbeing Centre. Coffee and chat about natural therapies plus a chance to try one free or low cost treatment as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Thai Kick Boxing

Monday 26th April 2010

Thai Kick Boxing - Try Thai kick boxing class as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Indonesian Yoga

Monday 26th April 2010

Indonesian Yoga - take a taster Indonesian Yoga Class for relaxation as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Singing for the Brain - Newbury

Monday 26th April 2010

Singing for the Brain - therapeutic singing for people with dementia and their carers as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Singing for the Brain , Purley - on - Thames

Monday 26th April 2010

Singing for the Brain - therapeutic singing for people with dementia and their carers as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Circuit Training Classes

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Circuit Training Classes part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


West Berkshire Ramblers - Health Walk - Aldermaston - River Kennet

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Part of the Feel Good Fortnight. A five mile River Kenneth walk includes a new permitted path beside the river Kennet near Aldermaston. Read more


Junior Volleyball 7+

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Junior Volleyball for age 7+ as part of Feelgood Forthnight Please call Sue Sayers on 01488 638650 Read more


Volleyball for Adult

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Volleyball for Adult , join Newbury Volleyball Club at Trinity School as part of Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Free Spin Taster Session

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Try a spin taster session as part of Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Step Taster Session

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Step Taster Session , try a free Step Taster Session as part of Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Health Walk - Mortimer - Kintbury - Newbury

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Health Walk - a selection of walks to suit everyone's ability as part of the Feelgood Fortnight. Mortimer - easy walking in beautiful countryside. Kintbury - one hour stroll. Newbury - Northcroft Leisure Centre - one hour stroll. Newbury - Faraday Rd Council offices - brisk walk for regular walkers. Read more


Gym Session for all ages

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Try a free taster gym sessions for all ages as part of the Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Fitness

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Visit Kenneth Leisure Centre for a Fitness check up and to meet a Health Trainer as part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Gardening for the Brain

Tuesday 27th April 2010

Gardening for the Brain - social therapeutic gardening for people with dementia and their carers as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Free Gym Sessions for over 60’s

Wednesday 28th April 2010

Over 60's free gym sessions, part of the Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Ladies Fittness Aerobics and Stretch and Tone

Wednesday 28th April 2010

Aerobics and Stretch and Tone, try Aerobics, Stretch and Tone as part of Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Health Walk

Wednesday 28th April 2010

Walking round Hosehill Lake Read more


Health Walk

Wednesday 28th April 2010

From West Berkshire Hospital Read more


Stop Smoking

Wednesday 28th April 2010

help and support at West Berkshire Hospital Read more


Photography Club

Wednesday 28th April 2010

Thatcham Photography Club meeting. Welcome to new members Read more


Free Salsa Taster Session

Thursday 29th April 2010

Salsa - take a free Salsa taster lesson with GingerJive / DanceEnvy as part of Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Buggy Walk for Mothers with small children

Thursday 29th April 2010

Buggy Walk for mothers with small children, join West Berks Ramblers for a walk as part of Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Free Tums, Bums and Thighs Workout

Thursday 29th April 2010

Tums, Bums and Thighs, try a free session at Northcroft Gym as part of the Feelgood Forthnight. Read more


Gym for Tots

Thursday 29th April 2010

balance and ball control for your little ones Read more


Fitness class for men and women

Thursday 29th April 2010

low impact exercise Read more


Circuit Training Classes Lambourn

Thursday 29th April 2010

Circuit Training - take a circuit as part of Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Free supervised Tennis Sessions (all ages)

Thursday 29th April 2010

Dust off your tennis shoes and score your ace, all for free, part of the West Berkshire Feelgood Fortnight Read more


Free Gym inductions (booking required)

Thursday 29th April 2010

Learn how to use a gym properly for free in this induction, part of the feelgood Fortnight Read more


Latin American Dance

Thursday 29th April 2010

learn the basics and have some fun Read more


Stop Smoking

Thursday 29th April 2010

help and support to give up smoking Read more


Partner Dance / Ceroc

Thursday 29th April 2010

Free taster Sessions Read more


Curves Gym

Thursday 29th April 2010

See how 30 mins a day can change your life Read more


Martial Arts Class for Kids

Thursday 29th April 2010

Satria Warrior Arts Class for Children Read more


Martial Arts Class for Adults

Thursday 29th April 2010

Satria Warrier Arts for Adults Read more


Gentle exercise

Thursday 29th April 2010

Gentel Excercise - social therapeutic exercise on yoga principles for people with dementia and their carers as part of Feelgood Fortnight. Read more


Pilates Taster Session

Thursday 29th April 2010

Pilates taster session, free pilates taster session as part of the Feelgood Forthnight at Northcroft Leisure Centre Read more


Spin Taster Session

Friday 30th April 2010

Spin taster session at Northcroft Leisure Centre as part of Feelgood Forthnight Read more


Modern Jive

Friday 30th April 2010

FREE taster session Read more


Gardening for the Brain

Friday 30th April 2010

Social therapeutic gardening for people with Dementia and their carers Read more


Health Walk

Friday 30th April 2010

Brisk Walk for regular walkers Read more