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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Newbury Weekly News

It’s all about The Base THE world-renowned exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, is now on at The Base, Greenham, until Sunday, June 13, 2021. BANK HOLIDAY The 56th edition of the popular exhibition will reopen The Base’s gallery doors and launch the visual arts centre’s high-quality programme of exhibitions, workshops and courses. Featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world, Wildlife Photographer

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allow them to be seen by more than a million people. In conjunction with this exhibition is the opportunity to purchase official merchandise. These beautiful souvenirs and gifts offer a flavour of this year’s outstanding imagery. Tickets £9 (£7.50 concs, £6 under-16s, under-5s free). All tickets must be booked in advance with a time slot. The Base is following all government and industry Covid-19 guidelines. To book tickets call the Corn Exchange box office on 0845 5218 218 (calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s standard access charge) or visit www. thebasegreenham.co.uk

stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for over 50 years. Launching in 1965 and attracting 361 entries, today the competition receives more than 49,000 entries from all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s award-winning images will embark on an international tour that will

of the Year showcases photography’s unique

NEWBURY Northcroft Lane RG14 1RS SPECIAL OFFER 13 Tokens £10 30 Tokens £20 50 Tokens £32 Single Tokens £1 each All children’s rides - 2 Tokens Adult Rides and Fun House - 3 Tokens Limited capacity. Buy tokens at the entry kiosk Tokens are valid on day of purchase only. Unused tokens are non refundable and have no cash value. Attractions may be closed due to weather or maintenance. T & C’s apply Entry by Token purchase only

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY Fri 28th May to Sun 6th June Daily 12 noon to 8pm ★ Fri 28th 4pm-8pm

Government COVID-19 secure guidelines apply No groups larger than 6 people will be admitted