June Events

 

WWI Salonika Campaign Book Launch and Lecture, Burghclere

Wednesday 1st June 2011

Sandham Memorial Chapel in Burghclere play host to a book launch and lecture by the author and military historian Alan Wakefield, in an attempt to finally reveal the story of the forgotten campaign of the First World War, the battle for the Salonika Front. Talk starts at 5pm Read more

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Charter Market - 2rd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23th, 25th June

Thursday 2nd June 2011

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

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Community Drumming Circle, Magic Drum Evening

Friday 3rd June 2011

Come and have some fun, playing a drum! 7-9pm at the Lecture Hall, United Reformed Church, Cromwell Place, Newbury RG14 1AF. Absolutely no experience necessary and children welcome. Express yourself freely in Samba, Brazilian and African Rhythms, guided by expert teachers Glyn Bush and Ralph Cree. Enjoy the sound, and experience the awakening of your body's subtle energy systems. All proceeds from the event go to the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal Read more

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West Woodhay House Charity Garden Show

Saturday 4th June 2011

Saturday 4th June & Sunday 5th June 10am-6pm Entry £7 Children U15 –Free. Gardens Open, Show Gardens, 80 Garden & Gift Stalls Schools/ Youth Grow a Rainbow Garden Competition Hot & Cold Food all day Read more

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Music on the Market with Kate Izzard

Saturday 4th June 2011

"Music on the Market" with local singer Kate Izzard. Market Place 10am - 1pm. Read more

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The Cromwell Singers, St Mary's Church, Shaw

Saturday 4th June 2011

Let the Cromwell Singers entertain you at 7.30 pm, St. Mary's Church Church Road, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DS. Proceeds for Christian Aid Tickets: £6.00 including refreshments. Read more

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Farmer's Market - 5th & 19th June

Sunday 5th June 2011

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

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Blewbury Brass Band - Victoria Park Bandstand

Sunday 5th June 2011

Brass and Silver Bands will play most Sundays at Victoria Park Bandstand from 3pm - 5pm. Come along, enjoy the park and the music. Read more

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Help for Heroes, Pamper & Shopping Day at Curves Newbury

Thursday 9th June 2011

Between 9:30am - 6pm above Curves in Newbury will be offering pamper treatments and some shopping tables of jewellery, cards, skincare products and colour analysis: FROM RELAX TO REVIVE TASTER SESSIONS: •REFLEXOLOGY • NUTRITION • IRIDOLOGY • BACH FLOWER REMEDIES 20 MINS FOR £10 (100% OF PROFITS TO HELP FOR HEROES) Read more

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Sub Aqua Club Open Evening

Thursday 9th June 2011

Come along and find out all you ever wanted to know about SCUBA diving at this FREE open evening. Bring your swimming kit along and have a go at the SCUBA experience in our Swimming Pool. Read more

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La Boheme, Newbury Racecourse

Saturday 11th June 2011

Greenham Common Trust will once again host its popular outdoor opera at Newbury Racecourse. Gates open at 5.30pm and the performance starts at 7pm. Please park in the coach car park at the side of the racecourse. Read more

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Culture Fest, Newbury Racecourse

Saturday 11th June 2011

Culture Fest is our flagship event, showcasing culture, heritage and diversity in West Berkshire. 12-4pm Read more

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The Cromwell Singers perform in Lambourn

Saturday 11th June 2011

Let the Cromwell Singers entertain you at 7.30 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Baydon Road, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 8NU Proceeds for Church Funds Tickets: £7.00 including refreshmentsFor tickets, please contact: cromwell.singers@googlemail.com Read more

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Newbury's Biggest Night of Rock, Corn Exchange

Saturday 18th June 2011

7pm. Newbury Rock School present four mind-blowing bands on one unmissable night. Topping the bill are rock phenomenon The Crave, Kerrang TV favourites Tin Soldiers, New Device plus support from Newbury's 2010 Battle of the Bands winners The Jammin' Dodgers. Read more

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The Cromwell Singers perform at West Berkshire Mencap

Saturday 18th June 2011

Let the Cromwell Singers entertain you, 4.00 pm at West Berkshire Mencap Enborne Gate, Enborne Road, Newbury, RG14 6AT Proceeds for Mencap Tickets: £5.00 including refreshments Read more

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Watership Brass Band - Victoria Park Bandstand

Sunday 19th June 2011

Brass and Silver Bands will play most Sundays at Victoria Park Bandstand from 3pm - 5pm. Come along, enjoy the park and the music! Read more

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Exhibition: 150 years at the Corn Exchange Newbury

Tuesday 21st June 2011

The Corn Exchange celebrates 150 years at the heart of Newbury with an exhibition charting the history of the building from 21st June until 31st August Read more

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The Saturday Gallery at the Town Hall

Wednesday 22nd June 2011

This week we will be displaying paintings and cards contributed by three local artists. Our feature artist is Julie Goddard who is displaying a variety of animals. In addition this week a local literary group, West Berkshire Writers, celebrating their first first ten years, have produced a book "From an Upper Room". If you would like to learn more about the group, please come along to speak to their co-ordinator, Terence Brick.. Read more

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Thatcham Beer Festival, Crookham Hill

Saturday 25th June 2011

Thatcham Beer Festival is a local charity event to raise funds for Help for Heroes whilst giving visitors the chance to enjoy fine ales and ciders in addition to food, live music and other beer festival highlights. One of the delights of a beer festival is the chance to try ales that you wouldn’t usually cross paths with, and there’ll be a good range of real ales with beers from some of the 30+ independent craft breweries operating in Derbyshire as well as breweries closer to home, and cider from local producers. Read more

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Making of the Newbury Coat, June 25th & 26th

Saturday 25th June 2011

Saturday June 25th & Sunday June 26th, Corn Exchange, Newbury and the Market Place. Come and watch 150 spinners, carders and tailors race against time to re-create the Newbury Coat. 10am-6pm Saturday & 11am-6pm Sunday. See local history brought to life. Read more

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Ramsbury Silver Band - Victoria Park Bandstand

Sunday 26th June 2011

Brass and Silver Bands will play most Sundays at Victoria Park Bandstand from 3pm - 5pm. Come along, enjoy the park and the music. Read more

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Thatcham Family Fun Day

Sunday 26th June 2011

Henwick Worthy Field, 11am-4pm Attractions and Sports for all including Pelham's Fun Fair, Vintage Car Show, Crazy Golf, Assault Course, Volleyball, Hockey & Rugby Read more

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Antiques & Collectors Fair, Newbury Showground

Monday 27th June 2011

To experience the Newbury Antiques & Collectors Fair head to the Newbury Racecourse on Monday 27th June. Early entry is from 8am at a cost of £10 per person. Standard entry is from 10am at a cost of £5 per person. Accompanied under-16s are admitted free of charge and discounts are available on group bookings placed in advance. For full details on the Newbury Antiques & Collectors Fair and the very best in antiques events across the UK, visit IACFs website: www.iacf.co.uk or call them on 01636 702326. Read more

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The Band of the Royal Engineers, Newbury Market Place

Thursday 30th June 2011

Come and listen to the Band of the Royal Engineers as they perfom in Newbury Market Place between 12.30-1.30pm. In aid of the Army Benevolent Fund. Read more

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Newbury College Open Day

Saturday 16th June 2012

All welcome to Newbury College's Open Day, 10am - 1pm. Whether you are in Year 11 wanting to know your choices after GCSEs or whether your an Adult looking for a career change, there are 100s of full and part time course for you. Come along to our Open Day to find out more Read more

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