May Events
The weather's warming up, there are lots of bank holidays and so may outdoor events in and around Newbury. Don't forget the Crafty Craft on May 2nd. This year's theme is "A Right Royal Crafty Craft" - go to www.craftycraft.com to find out how you can get involved!
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Farmer's Market - 1st & 15th May
Sunday 1st May 2011
Held in the Market Place on the first and third Sunday of every month between 9.00am and 1.00pm Read more
Craft Craft Race
Monday 2nd May 2011
Come along and join in the fun at Crafty Craft on the May Bank Holiday, Monday 2 May. Get your team together, build your craft and come and paddle the Kennet and Avon from Hungerford to Newbury. The race takes place along 10 miles of the Kennet & Avon Canal from Hungerford to Newbury. Read more
Charter Market - 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th,
Thursday 5th May 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
French Market - 6th & 7th May
Thursday 5th May 2011
A French Market will be trading in the Market Place, Newbury on Friday 6th May and on Saturday 7th May. This will be in addition to our famous Charter Market as usual.
This is a wonderful opportunity to visit our traditional Charter Market and our French Market for some lovely Springtime shopping. Read more
Newbury Spring Festival May 7th - May 23rd
Saturday 7th May 2011
For two weeks between May 7th and 23rd Newbury becomes home to an array of world class musicians and performers playing the town and surrounding area’s most charming and unique venues. Read more
Saturday Gallery at the Town Hall
Saturday 7th May 2011
SATURDAY GALLERY at the Town Hall.
This week we have two students separately exhibiting their work and we are extending our space to accommodate them.
Simona Stoica who comes from Romania will be exhibiting in the Civic Entrance and Nicci Eagles is creating an installation in Suite 2. Read more
Charles Church Camberley Band - Victoria Park Bandstand
Sunday 8th May 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
Sealed Knot, Banquet, St Nicolas Church, Newbury
Saturday 14th May 2011
Unfortunately this event was cancelled due to poor ticket sales.
An extravagant evening of 17th century dining at St Nicolas Church Hall, Newbury. The evening is hosted by Earl Rivers’ Regiment, The Sealed Knot, and is one of many events leading up to a major re-enactment of the 1644 Second Battle of Newbury set to take place on the late May Bank Holiday. Read more
Art at the Town Hall
Saturday 14th May 2011
This week you are invited to come and view the interesting and very original work of Graeme Berry Read more
Baby & Children's Market, Newbury Racecourse
Sunday 15th May 2011
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Where: Nuffield Fitness & Wellbeing Centre, Racecourse, NEWBURY
Entry: £1, kids free Read more
South Berkshire Concert Band - Victoria Park Bandstand
Sunday 15th May 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
Singing workshop
Friday 20th May 2011
Newbury-based singing group Let's Sing The World are organising another Saturday singing workshop at John Rankin School 2-5pm
£8 per person, refreshments included. Read more
Royalist Forces arrest the Mayor of Newbury, Newbury town centre
Saturday 21st May 2011
Members of the King’s Army will enter Newbury in the morning and march to the Town Hall. At approximately 12noon their forces will enter the Town Hall and arrest the Mayor of Newbury. Read more
Cholsey Silver Band - Victoria Park Bandstand
Sunday 22nd May 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
Saturday Gallery at the Town Hall
Saturday 28th May 2011
This week, we welcome back Alan Sporne. Alan has been a member of Newbury Art Group for 35 years and welcomes you to view his finely detailed seascapes. Read more
Re-enactment of the Battle for Newbury, Newbury Showground 28-30th May
Saturday 28th May 2011
A taste of history as the Sealed Knot re-enact the 1644 Battle for Newbury. The actual battle re-fights are in the early afternoon, though there will be events on all day. Also to mark this historical event, the Sealed Knot are hosting a fantastic 17th century banquet on 14th May. Read more for that events Read more
Wantage Silver Band - Victoria Park Bandstand
Sunday 29th May 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
Bayer 10k race, Newbury town centre
Sunday 29th May 2011
The Bayer Newbury 10K is an annual multi-terrain event in the heart of Newbury. 10.15am start, Market Place, Newbury Read more
Highclere Castle
Monday 30th May 2011
Highclere Castle is open this Bank Holiday weekend, Monday 30th May and Tuesday 31st May. 11am-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm). Read more