Out & About May 2017

HOTEL & RESTAURANT

To book call 01264 736 444 www.esseborne-manor.co.uk The Ladies of the Tower by Tony Strafford - the retired Beefeater Ladies Lunch Club Every last Monday of the month Esseborne hosts a Ladies Club where guests are entertained by interesting speakers after lunch. There is a set 4-course menu with a glass of wine, coffee and petite fours. £28 PER PERSON Monday 15th May

What’s on Find out what’s happening in West Berkshire and the surrounding area this month, with concerts, theatre, fetes, lectures, exhibitions and markets to choose from. You can find more detailed listings every Thursday in the Newbury Weekly News or online at www.newburytoday.co.uk

Monday, May 1 and Monday, May 29 St Michael & All Angels Church Highclere will be open to visitors 2.30pm – 5 pm Teas will be available in the Dunlop Room adjoining the church. Everyone welcome (and Sunday, June 11, following the church fete on June 10)

Sunday, May 7 Newbury Rotary Annual Charity Sponsored Walk,

Snelsmore Common Country Park start between 11am and 12noon

St John’s Church, Newbury ANNUAL PLANT SALE with Grand Draw and other Stalls Saturday May 27th 10.00am to 1.00pm in the PARISH ROOMS games, china, etchings, vinyl records curios..... 57 Cheap Street, Newbury www.ryans-newbury-antiques.com ITEMS BOUGHT AND SOLD Open Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm Tel: 01635 37840 art, furniture, books, silver, glass, jewellery, militaria,

Allowing individuals or groups to generate sponsorship income for their own favourite charity, club, school, church etc by walking a route marshalled by the Rotary Club of Newbury. There is an 8-mile or alternative 5-mile route. Refreshments will be available on your return. Details and sponsorship forms are on the Newbury Rotary website, www.newburyrotary.org or can be obtained by emailing: walk@newburyrotary.org or telephoning 01635 42027. Interested walkers

and groups can turn up on the day, but it is helpful if you could let the organisers know beforehand. If you do not have your own sponsorship you are welcome to enjoy the walk with for a small donation to Newbury Rotary Charities (include EndPolioNow, West Berks Mencap, West Berks Young Carers, Parkinson’s, The Stroke Association and other local charities)

Monday, May 22 Neighbourhood Watch meeting Council Offices, 7.30pm Talk by Detective Chief Superintendent Ray Howard on Cybercrime. Representatives from the police and fire service will give crime updates and both answer any questions. All welcome.

Saturday, May 27 May – Sunday, June 4 Oxford Castle Unlocked, 10am to 5.30pm (last tour 4.20pm)

Oxford Castle Unlocked embraces a magical Merlin theme for May half term. Take a guided tour of the 1000 year old castle prison and discover the underground crypt, where Geoffrey of Monmouth first wrote the Legends of King Arthur in the 13th century. Families are challenged to embark on a quest around the castle completing a themed activity trail before venturing to the neighbouring Key Learning Centre to brew their own magic potion. www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk

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