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Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Newbury Weekly News

CHRISTMAS MARKET AND ICE RINK OPEN FROM 17 NOVEMBER 2018 Ice Rink tickets available from 01962 857 276 | winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

HERE’s your chance to see out 2018 with a fabulous festive day out on Saturday, December 29, at Newbury Racecourse, featuring great racing and plenty of family fun off-the-track. This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your New Year’s Eve celebrations early with free entry for under 18s on Saturday, December 29. Younger racegoers can look forward to face- painters, entertainers, and even a special visit from Harry the Horse. The big race, the Grade 1 Challow Hurdle, is one of the best races of its kind and is among a card of exciting contests to end a thrilling year at Newbury. Newbury Racecourse is giving you the chance to win one of five pairs of Premier Enclosure tickets. If you’re not a lucky winner, don’t worry, as tickets start at £23 in the Grandstand Enclosure and Premier at £33. For more information visit newburyracecourse.co.uk or call ( 01635) 40015. To be in with a chance of winning one of five pairs of tickets to Challow Hurdle Day, answer the following question correctly and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : Which of these will be in attendance at Challow Hurdle Day? a)Peter the Pony Pick a winner at Newbury Racecourse

Win Premier Enclosure tickets to Challow Hurdle Day at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, December 29

Newbury Racecourse competition

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b)Harry the Horse c)Digby the Duck

FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN AT NEWBURY RACECOURSE SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER

01635 40015 newburyracecourse.co.uk

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Thursday, 15 November, 2018 Parkway here for you this Christmas Newbury Weekly News

PARKWAY is all set to be here for you this Christmas with big brands and great gifts. But that’s not all, Parkway has once again teamed up with Newbury Bid to provide an incredible free grotto outside M&S and L’Occitane, as you enter the scheme via Marsh Lane – please see the dates below that the grotto will be in operation. It is a free experience with optional donations to help support Naomi House & Jacks place this Christmas. In addition, don’t miss the incredible selfie spot and giant bauble by Debenhams and H&M, where you can have a family festive photograph as you Christmas Shop Parkway. Parkway will launch its ultimate Christmas Gift Guide on December 1 – which will include this year’s best gifts from the likes of Superdry, Topshop, Dapper Street, Joules, Neal’s yard, Johnson’s Shoes, Hotel Chocolat, Debenhams and many more. This year’s Christmas gift guide will also include some of the much sought after Pandora Disney range, and happy socks from Dapper Street. Key dates at Parkway: December 1,2 and 14-23: Free Christmas grotto with Newbury Bid (in support of Naomi’s House & Jacksplace) December 5: My John Lewis Shopper evening & free parking at Parkway from 6pm December 14: Newbury Christmas Sing A Long Competition: Win a his or hers Jack Wills gym bag and wash set courtesy of Parkway

Win a Jack Wills His or Hers gym bag and wash set

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following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : Which charity is the Parkway grotto supporting this year? Win a Jack Wills His or Hers gym bag and wash set

Shopping Centre & Jack Wills (located on Middle Street) complete with their own wooden block stacking game – a great stocking filler. The luxury bag & wash set proves

luxury pampering can travel. Visit Jack Wills at Parkway for a whole host of exceptional gifting ideas. For a chance to win the Jack Wills gym bag and wash set, answer the

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Here for you this Christmas Parkway Shopping, Newbury

Don’t miss Parkway & Newbury Bid’s Free Christmas Grotto In support of Naiomi & Jack’s Place Hospice 18 Nov & 1, 2, 14 - 23 December

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Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Skating at Winchester Cathedral

WINCHESTER is a must-visit destination for all those in search of an authentic Christmas experience, with the majestic Winchester Cathedral at the heart of the festivities. Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is recognized as one of the best in Europe with its unique location and bustling atmosphere. Inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, you’ll discover over 100 chalets with high quality exhibitors, hand- picked for their exclusive products. At the centre of the Christmas Market you’ll find the Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink, a real open-air ice rink spectacularly situated in the shadow of Winchester Cathedral. The clear roof guarantees a rain- free skate whatever the weather and fun skate aids make it an ideal rink for adults and children alike. To complete your day, make sure you visit the stunning Winch- ester Cathedral. Marvel at the magnificent Christmas tree and enjoy traditional carol services and festive events throughout December. Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market will be open from Saturday, November 17 to Thursday, December 20, from 10.30am-6.30pm Sunday to Wednesday, and 10.30am-8pm Thursday to Saturday. Admission is free. Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink will be open from Saturday, November 17-Wednesday, January 2 2019, from 10am to 9pm. Sessions last one hour (including time to fit skates), with last admission 8pm.

Ice rink tickets £6.95-£11 from the cathedral box office (01962) 857 276 or online www. winchester-cathedral.org.uk To plan your visit to Winchester Cathedral this Christmas, visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/ christmas Win a family ticket for Winchester Win a family ticket for Winchester Cathedral ice rink

Cathedral’s famous ice rink for two adults and two children. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q: When does Winchester Cathedral ice rink open to the public? Winchester Cathedral competition

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FOUNDED in 1983, Snappy Snaps has been developing your prints for 35 years. The team at Snappy Snaps, Newbury are experts in all things digital from passport photos, perfect prints and photo restoration to magical Christmas gifts with that personal touch. Why not pop into the store and get them to create your perfect personalised gift? Find them at 1, Bartholomew Street. Snappy Snaps can do almost anything: n Cards, cushions, clocks and key rings n Calendars, mouse mats, phone cases n Posters, prints, canvases and acrylics n Kitchen accessories, table mats, T-shirts and aprons This isn’t even the full list. Want something more Christmassy? … Snappy Snaps even does personalised snow globes. To win a £25 voucher at Snappy Snaps Newbury, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : What year was Snappy Snaps founded ?

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LONG LANE GARAGE LTD

LONG LANE, HERMITAGE, BERKSHIRE, RG18 9LU 01635 202005

Fully equipped workshop with diagnostic equipment Class 4, Class 5 Light and Class 7 MOT’s by appointment Servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles to manufactors specifications Air conditioning servicing and repairs Courtesy vehicles available (Manual & Automatic) Customer waiting area

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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Book your dream trip with help from T riangle Travel

FOUNDED in 2001, the multi- award winning Triangle Travel first opened its doors in Mortimer. Seventeen years on and now with branches in Oxfordshire and Berkshire, the decision was taken to open a fourth branch in Newbury town centre in 2017. Branch manager Jessica Munday said: “We are genuinely passionate about what we do and pride ourselves on our customer service. “Every enquiry is treated with equal importance, whether it be a quick break-away or the trip of a life time. Our mantra is ‘If you can imagine the journey, we will go out of our way to make it happen!’ “There is no typical day at Triangle. Countries currently trending are India, South Africa and Japan. Closer to home and for 2019, Scandinavia, Italy, Croatia and the Greek Islands are also proving popular.” Jessica adds: “Ocean and River Cruising has also proved to be very popular for us, so much so we are having our first Cruise Travel Show at Newbury Racecourse on Sunday, February 10. Its going to be amazing, with more than 20 different suppliers, lots of special offers and some fantastic prizes.” There is something to suit everyone’s budget and bucket list at Triangle Travel. Whether it’s straightforward or spectacular, close to home, or faraway, Team Triangle has got it covered.

Win with Triangle Travel 1 £250 holiday voucher 2 Airport car park voucher 3 Airport lounge voucher

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For a chance to win, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six: Q : Where and when is Triangle Travel’s Cruise Show happening?

Pop in and meet the team in the Market Place, Newbury (opposite Bill’s Restaurant). Jessica, Sue, Rachel and Rob will give you a really warm welcome. The Triangle Difference – where your journey takes shape Tel: (01635) 916888 or email

newbury@triangletravel.co.uk Triangle Travel is offering these prizes: 1st: £250 holiday voucher 2nd: Airport car parking voucher 3rd: Airport lounge voucher

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Thursday, 15 November, 2018 Win a bumper selection of great prizes with the Newbury Weekly News

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always in such demand that we are including it in the Newbury Weekly News and the Adver- tiser , giving you plenty of opportunity to enter all the competitions. You can send as many entries as you wish as long as they are on an original entry form. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER CORRESPON- DENCEWITH YOUR COMPETITION ENTRIES Some competitions have certain rules. Where none are shown, the employees, employees of compa- nies directly involved with the competitions, or their families, are not eligible to enter. n In the event of a dispute, the editor’s decision will be final. How to enter following rules will apply: n Newbury News Limited

Each competition has a differ- ent name, to help make the task of sorting the entries easier. These competitions would not have been possible without the generosity of the firms that have provided the prizes. We are grateful to our sponsors for their support. n No correspondence will be entered into. n Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost or torn in the post. n Entry must be made on the original entry forms. No photocopies will be accepted. n There will be no cash alternatives for any prize. n The winners will be notified by email or post.

WELCOME to the Christmas Guide 2018, brought to you by the Newbury Weekly News . Many thousands of entries were received for competitions in last year’s edition and we expect an equally good response this time. This seasonal supplement is ALL competitions should be sent to: Christmas Competitions, N ewbury Weekly News, Newspa- per House, Faraday Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DW. All entries must be received by Friday, November, 30, 2018. Please mark your envelope CHRISTMAS COMPETITION in capitals in the top left hand corner. If you are entering more than one competition, you may put all the entries into one envelope, clearly marked as above.

Tuesday 18th December: 2nd Class and Royal Mail Signed For 2nd Class Thursday 20th December: 1st Class, Royal Mail Signed For 1st Class and Royal Mail Tracked 48 Friday 21st December: Royal Mail Tracked 24 Saturday 22nd December: Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed International Standard & all International Tracking and Signature Services Tuesday 4th December: Africa, Middle East Friday 7th December: Cyprus, Malta, Asia, Far East, Eastern Europe (except Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia) Saturday 8th December : Caribbean, Central and South America Monday 10th December : Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand Friday 14th December: Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Poland and USA

Saturday 15th December: Finland, Sweden Monday 17th December: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland Tuesday 18th December: Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg International Standard HM Forces Mail – British Forces Post Office

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Produced from locally sourced timber and delivered to you in recyclable one cubic metre bulk bags. Quick efficient delivery - no fuss, no mess. All logs are barn processed and stored until delivery. Softwood kindling available with your delivery. Free delivery within 15 miles of Hungerford and multi bag orders. Seasoned Timber Company Limited Call today for prices - 0791 7875781 www.seasonedtimbercompany.co.uk

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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Learn something new for 2019

Win overnight stay and dinner at Donnington Grove

Win a bitesize course with Newbury College

shaping the future of West Berk- shire since 1948! Search Newbury College now, and discover the opportunities you could have in 2019. For a chance to win a bitexize course at Newbury College, complete the word search below and send it with your entry form to the address on page six.

WHETHER you are looking to develop your career with a qualification, looking at higher education or looking to try something you have wanted to do for a while, take a look at Newbury College, your first choice technical and professional college. Something different Take to the floor with ballroom dancing classes, bring your ideas to life with creative writ- ing, discover a new world with a new language or improve your Microsoft Office skills and take your career or business to the next level. Newbury College have a wide range of affordable options from one-day bitesize courses to much longer programmes. Professional development Newbury College offer nation- ally-recognised qualifications and professional courses for people who are interested in progressing their career or even looking to run their own busi- ness. Learn to cope with change, how to remain competitive and discover how outside factors such as new technologies, consumer trends, environmental issues or globalisation, can affect a business. Training for business With a reputation for designing and delivering tailored business management programmes, Newbury College offers a vari- ety of training solutions such as instructor-led training courses, blended learning programmes and even distance learning courses. The team will work to under- stand your organisation’s

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culture and values, and analyse the skills and training require- ments required to develop your employees to help your business succeed. Apprenticeships Newbury College work in part- nership with a large number of local employers, from small start-ups to well-known multina- tionals, providing high quality apprenticeship training in subjects such as engineering, computing, motor vehicle, administration, hairdressing and care. Apprenticeships combine practi- cal on-the-job training with study. They are recognised as the leading standard for work- based training and there are many benefits for doing an apprenticeship or employing one. Visit www.newbury- college.ac.uk/apprenticeships to find out more. Aim higher Higher education should be accessible to everyone and Newbury College works with leading universities and award- ing bodies to provide high qual- ity, yet highly affordable, higher education courses from Higher National Certificates/Diplomas to a Degree Apprenticeship. Newbury College have been

of William Brummel, lived at Donnington Grove in the late 18th century. Beau was famously known as a dandy and a fashion icon of his time, he introduced the style for gentlemen to wear a shirt and cravat – with a jacket. Raise a glass at Beaus to Great British style, fashion and tradi- tion as Donnington Grove create and serve their new menus with this provenance in mind. For more details and to book a reservation call (01635) 581000, call in to Grove Road or visit www.donnington-grove.com For a chance to win a fabulous overnight stay at Donnington Grove with dinner, bed and breakfast for two people please answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : What is the name of Donningotn Grove’s newly refurbished bar and restau- rant?

DONNINGTON Grove Hotel and Country Club in Newbury is simply an amazing venue to hold your festive celebrations. The stunning 18th-century prop- erty is situated in 550 acres of Berkshire’s finest countryside alongside the River Lambourn. From Christmas events for up to 120 people or intimate private dining and afternoon teas, you will find what you are looking for. The range of accommodation offers the perfect end to your evening, from character rooms in the main house, spacious modern summer house rooms with walk-in wet rooms or individual serviced lodges in the walled garden. Book your party space to get preferential rates to stay overnight too. Discover Beau’s bar and restau- rant at Donnington Grove. The famous Beau Brummel, son

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR 2018 DONNINGTON GROVE

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To book, call 01635 581000 Or email events@donnington-grove.com “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”

There’s so much to discover at Newbury College, your first choice technical and professional college. With 100s of full and part-time courses available, what will you choose?

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CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS FROM £40.00

NEWYEAR GALA £65.00

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NEWBURY FOR 70 YEARS

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Report by FIONA TOMAS email fiona.tomas@newburynews.co.uk twitter @fionatomas_nwn Singalong, fun run and workshops in Newbury

children can add some funfair magic to their evening. n West Berkshire Museum will be holding popular Christmas- themed painting workshops on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8, from 10am – 1pm. The event will start with a brief talk about the history of the Christ- mas tree and its decorations, followed by hands-on painting of four ceramic Christmas decora- tions of participants’ choice from a vast collection of bisque shapes supplied by Roelofs and Rubens. The decorations will be taken away for firing, finished with beads and ribbon and delivered or posted to your house. Tickets: £40 and materials, beads and ribbon and postage are all included in the price. To book a place on these work- shops please call the museum (01635) 519562 or email museum@ westberks.gov.uk n At the Christmas lights switch-on , Santa will parade through Newbury on his sleigh before switching on the town’s Christmas lights, this Sunday. The festivities will begin at 3pm, with local band Uncovered taking the stage, followed by the Berk- shire Maestros’ Swing Band. The annual Santa Parade will set off from Market Street at approximately 4.45pm, to make its way around the town. The parade will finish at the Market Place, ready for the big Christmas lights switch-on at 5.15pm. The event has been organised by Visit Newbury in collaboration with the Lions Club of Newbury, You will be able to visit Santa’s grotto on Parkway, between noon

and 4pm. All donations go to The Lions Club of Newbury. The grotto will then re-open on Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2, and again from Friday, December 14, until Sunday, Decem- ber 23. All donations from these dates will go to Naomi House & Jacksplace hospice. For grotto opening times and details of all the Visit Newbury festive events, visit www.visitnew- bury.org.uk n After the success of their inau- gural Santa Fun Run in 2017, the Newbury Rotary Club have teamed up with Visit Newbury again to bring back the event for 2018. Registration closes at midday on Saturday, December 1 and the run will take place on Sunday, Decem- ber 2, starting at Market Place at 9.30am. Suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness. Register online at http://bit.ly/NRCSantaRun2018. n From December 3-9, busi- nesses from all around Newbury town centre will be showing off their festive window displays to battle it out for the Best Dressed Window prize. It will be decided by public vote. Members of the public are encour- aged to vote for their favourite window – with the chance to win £100 in vouchers which can be spent in Newbury. The BID will be running a Face- book poll from Monday, December 3, which will show all the window displays from participating shops and businesses. Full details of the competition can be found on the Visit Newbury website.

SHAW House will be staging several interactive workshops and musical events over the festive season to helpWest Berk- shire residents embrace the Christmas spirit. The historic building will once again be hosting its Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 2, from 11am-4pm, with more than 60 local crafters, bakers, artists and photographers offering products and goods that cannot be found on the high street. Visitors can also enjoy mulled wine, hot food and a Living Nativ- ity with Miller’s Ark Animals. Entry is £1 for adults, with free entry for children. On the same day there will be children’s Christmas parties, featuring Mr Muddles and a visit from Father Christmas, at 11.30am, 12.45pm, 2pm and 3.15pm. Tickets £5 per child and must be booked in advance, only one adult per child. Wreath-making workshops take place on Tuesday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 5, 10.30am- 12.30pm, 6.30pm-9pm. Materials will be provided, but bring any personal decorations for your wreath. No experience required. Tickets £40 each, includes a hot drink and mince pie. There is a 10 per cent discount for group book- ings of more than 10 people. Decopatch workshop onMonday, December 10, 10.30am-12.30pm. Tickets £20. On Friday, December 14, come along for an uplifting evening of festive music from Sing for Fun,

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from 6.30pm, performance, 7pm- 8pm. Tickets: adults £6, (£5 with WBC card), under-16’s £3 (£2.50 with WBC card). On Monday, December 17, Shaw House will be hosting A Brief History of Christmas , which will include a whistle-stop tour of the origins of midwinter festivities. Starting at 7.30pm, the show takes in 600 years of music. Tickets, adults £12 (£11 with WBC) and £5 for under-16s (£4 with WBC). No experience required for the Christmas table arrangement

workshop on Monday, December 19, from 10am-12.30pm. Tickets are £35, which includes a hot drink and a mince pie. To book a place at any of these events, call Shaw House (01635) 279279 or email shawhouse@west- berks.gov.uk n Greenham Trust is bringing festive musical cheer to Newbury this Christmas with the Newbury Christmas Sing-Along, which will feature the UK’s leading Michael Bublé tribute act, local choirs and Cold Ash Brass.

The event, which is being held in partnership with Visit Newbury in conjunction with Newbury Busi- ness Improvement District (BID), will take place in the Market Place on Friday, December 14, from 6pm to 9pm and is free . Local choirs will perform seasonal songs throughout the town centre and then come together for the traditional and powerful 1,000-voice rendition of 12 Days of Christmas . Festive refreshments will be available for all, while younger

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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Three HydroKidz goody

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to join, as your child is assessed continually. Book online at www.hydrokidz.com or call the team on 0118 402 2899. Monthly payment options and sibling discounts available. To win one of three Swimming Goodie Bags worth £30 each, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : What is the postcode of Mary Hare School?

HYDROKIDZ runs children's weekly swimming lessons at the superb swimming pool at Mary Hare School, Newbury. The experienced team from HydroKidz offer small class sizes, continual progression and a fun and safe environ- ment. Weekdays after school and weekend times available for ages three upwards and any ability. Start any time – you do not have to wait for a term to start

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I’M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS... IN MY VERY OWN HOME. NEWBURY RACECOURSE

Reserve your new home before Christmas to receive £1,000 cash back*

Shared ownership is a simple, affordable way to own your own home without needing a large mortgage, or the deposit that goes along with it. You buy a share in your home and rent the remaining share from us at a reduced monthly rent.

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A range of one bedroom apartments from £86,000*

*For a 40% share. Discounted monthly rent and service charge also payable. Cash back payable upon completion of sale. Sovereign Living is a trading name of Sovereign Housing Association Ltd, a charitable association. For full T&Cs please visit sovereignliving.org.uk/terms.

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Thursday, 15 November, 2018 A hamper of goodies from Newbury Building Society

‘TWAS the night before Christmas, when all through the house, appetites were stirring, for a Fortnum and Mason’s hamper was waiting to be had. Packed to the brim with sweet treats, delights and much more, Christmas Eve, you’ll soon realise, isn’t just for Santa Claus to adore.’ Newbury Building Society wants you to celebrate Christmas Eve in style by giving you the chance to win a Night Before Christmas hamper, valued at £125, from Fortnum & Mason. Packaged in a stylish wicker hamper with the famous Fortnum & Mason initials stamped on the front, you’ll find a selection of baked goods including Christmas cognac and cranberry fruitcake, mincemeat shortbread, chocolate pearl biscuits and Christmas spiced biscuits. You’ll also find dark chocolate coated ginger and milk chocolate coated hazelnuts for that extra crunch. To quench a late-night thirst, the hamper also includes Fortnum & Mason’s Christmas Ruby Red Infusion tea, or if you fancy some- thing a little stronger, you can pour yourself a glass of cream sherry. If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, tuck into a mug of milk hot chocolate, made with single-estate

Q : Who claimed authorship of the 1837 poem The Night before Christmas ? Merry Christmas and good luck. Win a Fortnum & Mason hamper from Newbury Building Society

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Colombian milk chocolate for a smooth, indulgent taste. This festive hamper is the perfect treat to satisfy all Christmas cravings and something the whole

family will enjoy. To be in with a chance of winning the hamper, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six.

Merry Christmas

Newbury Building Society wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Kennet Shopping Chris tmas Extrav ganza

GET ready for Christmas at Kennet Shopping. It will be kicking off the festive season with their Christmas Extravaganza weekend on December 8 and 9. Starting at 10am on the Saturday, there will be a parade with Father Christmas, including an array of famous film cars, musicians and street performers making their way through Parkway and down Northbrook Street, towards Kennet Shopping. At 11am on both Saturday and Sunday, children will have the chance to meet Father Christmas and experience the magic of the festive season with face-painting, balloon artists, Christmas performers and an amazing Snow Queen moving through the crowds in a huge interactive snow globe. Kennet Shopping is offering two £50 vouchers to spend at Kung Fu Oriental Buffet, the centre’s newest restaurant. For your chance to win, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : When is the Kennet Shopping Christmas Extravaganza weekend?

Two £50 vouchers to Kung Fu Oriental Buffet

Kennet Shopping competition

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A Merry Christmas IN THE KENNET CENTRE!

8/9 DEC.

IT’S FREE!

25 NOV. 11am-3pm IT’S FREE!

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVANGANZAWEEKEND! SATURDAY ONLY 10am-11am: A parade with Father Christmas! Live music, street performers, and famous film cars through Newbury town centre. SAT/SUN 11am-4.30pm: Meet Father Christmas at The Kennet Centre. Children under 10 receive a FREE GIFT! There’s FREE facepainting, stiltwalkers, street performers, balloon artists, acrobatic elves and a magical Snow Queen in a moving, interative globe!

11am-3pm: Join us for this fantastic educational event about the Humboldt Penguins - perfect for kids. Learn about these incredible birds from animal experts here to answer your questions. A fun animal-themed event for all ages! PENGUIN SHOW!

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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Magical mystery Christmas tour

Family ticket to 4 Kingdoms to be won

4 KINGDOMS Magical Christmas Adventure is not the Santa’s grotto you find in town and garden centres, where you pay to see Santa and it’s all over in minute. Follow Olly the snowman on his journey to deliver his letter to Santa, through a Magical Christmas Trail and enjoy a story-telling journey full of interactive scenes, characters and activities. It’s a two-hour journey full of stories and surprises through the Christmas experience, ending up with Santa and a gift for your child. You will start your magical journey at Santa Airways, where you will travel by sleigh to the North Pole. While there you will visit Santa’s Toy Factory, Santa’s Ice Kingdoms, the light show, carol town and the enchanted forest to name a few, making many new friends along the way. Every child on a paid ticket will build their own snowman and give it a little bright heart. They can then name their cuddly snowman and 4 Kingdoms will register its birth with its own birth certificate. They can then take it home with them to love forever. (Under ones free tickets are non- participating). You will continue on your journey through this magical wonderland and finally finish your two-hour adventure meeting Santa in his Grotto. He will give each participating child a key, which they can

4 Kingdoms competition

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exchange at Santa’s Toyshop for a toy of their choice to take home. Book your tickets on www.4-kingdoms.co.uk. 4 Kingdoms Adventure Play and Farm Park is a family-run farm and is ideal for your day out with the kids aged between two and 12. It is set in 40 acres on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders with two large lakes, surrounded by the River Enborne.

To celebrate the festive season 4 Kingdoms is giving away a ticket for a family of four to its Magical Christmas adventure or a family of four day ticket valid for six months. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six.

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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

TRADE ONLY

DOES YOUR KITCHEN LOOK LIKE THIS?

IT COULD LOOK LIKE THIS IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

FREE Dishwasher when 4 or more appliances are purchased by Wednesday 19th December. Quote NN1.

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CHRISTMAS CLOSING TIMES 23rd December - 1st January

supplying over 400,000 kitchens and 2.4M doors to UK homes • Visit our depot in Newbury to view samples of our products • We are trade only, to help you find a trade professional visit www.Howdens.com • You may be eligible for a trade account, enquire at the depot to find out • Youtube - all our kitchens are available to view just type in howdens joinery • 25 Year carcase guarantee, 2 year guarantee on appliances • We sell everything including the kitchen sink • We are also on Pinterest

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Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Christmas Events 2018 make Christmas special this year by attending your local church

(Check your church for further services)

ST. NICHOLAS’, BEEDON 23rd Dec 6.00pm – Candlelit Carol Service 25th Dec 9.30am – Family Communion

ST MARY, FAWLEY 25th Dec 8.00am – Holy Communion (BCP) ALL SAINTS’, FARNBOROUGH 16th Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 25th Dec 11.00am – Holy Communion ST FRIDESWIDE, FRILSHAM 24th Dec 7.00pm – Carols by Candlelight 25th Dec 8.30am – Christmas Communion ST MARY, GREAT SHEFFORD 24th Dec 11.30pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 9.30am – Family Communion 11.15pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 10.00am – Family Communion ST MARY’S, HAMPSTEAD MARSHALL 9th Dec 4.00pm – Carols & Christingle 25th Dec 11.15am – Family Communion ST MARY’S, HAMPSTEAD NORREYS 24th Dec 5.00pm – Crib Service 25th Dec 9.30am – Christmas Family Service HOLY TRINITY, HERMITAGE 24th Dec 3.00pm – Crib Service 11.00pm – Midnight Mass 25th Dec 9.30am – Christmas Communion ST LAWRENCE, HUNGERFORD 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service 11.30pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 10.00am – Family Communion ST MICHAEL, INKPEN 16th Dec 6.30pm – Carol Service 25th Dec 9.45am – Family Communion 11.30pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 9.45am – Family Communion ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, LAMBOURN 2nd Dec 3.00pm – Christingle 24th Dec 11.00pm – Midnight Mass 25th Dec 10.30am – Family Communion ST MARY’S, KINTBURY 16th Dec 6.00pm – Carols 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service METHODIST CHURCH, CHAPEL ST. 16th Dec 4.00pm – Carols for All 25th Dec 10.00am – Christmas Celebration BAPTIST CHURCH, WHEELERS GREEN WAY 23rd Dec 6.30pm – Carols by Candlelight 25th Dec 10.00am – Christmas Celebration UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, CHURCH LANE 24th Dec 6.00pm – Carols by Candlelight 25th Dec 10.00am – All-Age Family Celebration ST MARY’S, GREENHAM 2nd Dec 10.30am – Christingle 16th Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service

ST JAMES, LECKHAMPSTEAD 9th Dec 10.00am – Nativity with Donkey 23rd Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service ST JOHN’S, NEWBURY 24th Dec 5.00pm – Crib Service 8.30pm – Midnight Mass 25th Dec 10.00am – Parish Communion ST NICHOLAS, NEWBURY 16th Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 24th Dec 3.00pm – Children’s Crib Service 11.00pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 8.00am – Traditional Communion 10.00am – Family Communion ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S, OARE 16th Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 25th Dec 8.30am – Holy Communion ST. BARNABAS’, PEASEMORE 16th Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 25th Dec 11.00am – Family Communion ST STEPHEN, SHEFFORD WOODLANDS 18th Dec 7.00pm – Carol Service ST MARY’S, SHAW 24th Dec 4.00pm – Family Nativity Service 11.30pm – Communion 25th Dec 10.00am – Family Christmas Service ST MARY’S, SPEEN 24th Dec 3.00pm – Crib Service 11.00pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 10.30am – Christmas Communion ST. JOHN’S, STOCKCROSS 23rd Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 24th Dec 5.00pm – Crib Service 25th Dec 11.00am – Family Communion ST BARNABAS, THATCHAM PARK SCHOOL 25th Dec 10.00am – Family Service

11.15pm – Midnight Mass 25th Dec 08.00am – Communion (BCP) 10.00am – Family Communion ST GREGORY, WELFORD 16th Dec 11.00am – Carol Service 25th Dec 11.00am – Holy Communion ALL SAINTS’, WEST ILSLEY 23rd Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 25th Dec 09.30pm – Family Communion ST. JAMES THE LESS, WINTERBOURNE 23rd Dec 4.30pm – Carol Service 25th Dec 9.30am – Family Communion ST LAURENCE, WEST WOODHAY 16th Dec 11.15am – Carol Service 24th Dec 6.00pm – Crib Service 25th Dec 11.15am – Family Communion

ST. ANDREW’S, BOXFORD 9th Dec 4.30pm – Christingle

16th Dec 4.30pm – Carols by Candlelight 25th Dec 9.30am – Family Communion ALL SAINTS, BRIGHTWALTON 25th Dec 10.00am – Family Communion ST MARGARET, CATMORE 24th Dec 3.00pm – Carols by Candlelight ST ANDREW, CHADDLEWORTH 24th Dec 10.00pm – Communion ST. MARY’S, CHIEVELEY 23rd Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 24th Dec 4.30pm – Crib Service 11.00pm – Midnight Mass 25th Dec 11.00am – Family Communion ST MARK’S, COLD ASH 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service 11.00pm – Midnight Mass 25th Dec 11.00am – Christmas Communion ST MARY & ST NICHOLAS, COMPTON 16th Dec 6.00pm – Carols 24th Dec 3.00pm – Crib service 11.15pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 11.00am – Family Communion ST SWITHIN, COOMBE 16th Dec 3.00pm – Carol Service 25th Dec 11.15am – Christmas Communion ST JAMES, EASTBURY 9th Dec 4.00pm – Christingle 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service 25th Dec 10.30am – Christmas Communion ALL SAINTS, EAST GARSTON Sat 8th Dec 3.00pm – Children’s Nativity 25th Dec 9.00am – Christmas Communion ST MARY’S, EAST ILSLEY 16th Dec 11.00am – Crib and Carols 25th Dec 9.30am – Family Communion ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, ENBORNE 25th Dec 9.45am – Holy Communion

ST SWITHIN, WICKHAM 24th Dec 3.00pm – Crib Service 10.00pm – Communion

ST PETER & ST PAUL, YATTENDON 23rd Dec 4.00pm – Candlelit Crib Service 24th Dec 11.30pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 10.00am – Family Communion

ST MARY’S, THATCHAM 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service

11.15pm – Midnight Communion 25th Dec 10.00am – Family Communion ST GEORGE’S, WASH COMMON 2nd Dec 3.00pm – Christingle 9th Dec 6.00pm – Christmas Concert

16th Dec 6.00pm – Carol Service 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service

Thatcham Churches Christmas Events

ST. MARY’S, CHURCH GATE 24th Dec 11.15pm – Midnight service 25th Dec 10.00am – Holy Communion ST. BARNABAS, THATCHAM PARK SCHOOL 24th Dec 4.00pm – Crib Service at St. Mary’s 25th Dec 10.00am – Christmas Day Service

EVANGELICAL CHURCH, CHAPEL ST. 23rd Dec 11.00am – Christmas Family Service 25th Dec 10.30am – Christmas Day Service GLENDALE CHURCH, MEETING AT THE WELL, GREEN LANE 16th Dec 4.00pm – Christingle Service

Christmas Guide 2018

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Fe-fi-fo-fum join in the Corn Ex change panto fun

JOIN Jack and the rest of the gang as they go on an adventure of enormous proportions in the Corn Exchange’s highly-anticipated 2018/19 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk . From high-flying dreams to magical beans, prepare to be transported to the enchanted panto- land of Newbury Bottom, where anything is possi- ble. Award-winning writer and director Phil Willmott has once again put his unique spin on this classic fairy tale favourite which will delight the whole family. Jack will be joined by Jill the Giant Slayer and Newbury favourite Billy Bumpkin in the quest to save Newbury Bottom. Will they slay the giant? Will they rid the village of the evil Sir Dastardly? Will they be reunited with their beloved cow? You’ll have to come along to find out. Running from Friday, November 30 to Sunday, January 6, 2019, Jack and the Beanstalk is full of songs to sing along to, high energy dance routines, and plenty of audience participation and outra- geous silliness. The Corn Exchange pantomime has become a fun- filled tradition for families, attracting over 21,000 people from Newbury and beyond. Tickets start from £22.50-£25, with tickets for preview performances costing just £15 and conces- sions available on all standard performances and premium performances. Book your tickets now via the Corn Exchange Box Office at 0845 5218 218 (calls cost 2p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge) or visit www.cornexchangenew.com/panto. You wouldn’t want to miss the greatest panto there has ever bean... The Corn Exchange is giving away five family tick- ets (admits four) to see Jack and the Beanstalk (selected dates only and subject to availability). SELECTED SHOWS: Sunday, December, 9 – 5pm BRAND WINDOWS LTD LONGEST EST. DOUBLE GLAZING COMPANY IN NEWBURY MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY AND INSTALL UPVC WINDOWS from £180 DOORS from £495 COMPOSITE DOORS from £517 CONSERVATORIES SLIM BI-FOLDING DOORS BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER 10 YEAR INSURANCE BACKED GUARANTEE MARKET-LEADING DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOW ESTABLISHED FOR OVER 40YEARS FOR FREE FRIENDLY ADVICE Tel 01635 248671 Mobile 07785181567 www.brandwindowsltd.co.uk ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO VAT PERFORMANCE AMONGST THE MOST ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWS IN THE UK Christmas Fayre Saturday 24th November 10am - 1pm Pyle Hill, Newbury, RG14 7SW FREE ENTRY. ALL WELCOME West Berks Indoor Bowls Club

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Corn Exchange competition

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