Out & About January 2017

January dates for your diary

Off with his head

Changing political landscape

January 18 The Last Days of Charles I West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury,

Wednesday 25 Hungerford Historical Association Hungerford Corn Exchange, 7.30pm The spoils and ashes

7pm-8pm Tickets £5

King Charles I once said, “A subject and a sovereign are clean different things”, yet it was his own people that brought him to trial and execution in 1649. Historian Alan Turton tells of the last tumultuous years and days of this controversial monarch. Please note that all seating is unreserved. Tickets £5. Available to buy from the museum 01635 519562 or online westberkshireheritage.org/whats-on (online bookings incur a small booking fee) Call to check latest times or cancellations. www.westberkshireheritage.org

of war:WWII to the end of the ColdWar. Talk By Robin Buchanan-Dunlop Visitors welcome £4 www.hungerfordhistorical.org.uk

For dedicated followers...

Paper creations

Tap your inner creativity and enjoy the art of papercrafting Newbury Papercrafting Show Berkshire Stand, Newbury Racecourse Saturday, January 28 10.30am- 4pm

January 27 Kast Off Kinks,

Arlington Arts Centre, Snelsmore Common, 8pm

Fun and inspirational event for the paper crafter, with free make and takes, demonstrations, workshops and retailers to restock your craft cupboard. Exhibitors include: JJD Cards, The Art of Craft, Stamposaurus, Limetree Crafts, Stamps & Memories, Petticoat Parlour, Ribbonbox, Live & Love Crafts and many more! Admission Prices: £3 per adult. U16s Free. Further details can be found at: www.stampsandmemories.co.uk

Not quite a tribute band as the Kast off Kinks feature former members of the Kinks from through the years, including original drummer Mick Avory. Expect all the hits including: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Waterloo Sunset, Apeman, Come Dancing and many

more for a great night out. Box Office 01635 244246

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