Out & About October 2017

To book call 01264 736 444 www.esseborne-manor.co.uk Monday 30th October Family History Research - Where to Start? by Margaret Crook HOTEL & RESTAURANT 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

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

Taking the dog for a walk... Dogs Unite Berkshire Snelsmore Common October 8 Join the charity Guide Dogs for a sponsored dog walk through Snelsmore Common to raise money

Rosemary Appeal charity evening with face from Downton Abbey October 17 Highclere Castle Be Highclere Castle’s guests The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon will host a charity reception at Highclere Castle in aid of West Berkshire Hospital’s Rosemary Appeal, which will feature special guest Dr Clarkson (actor David Robb) from ITV’s award winning television series Downton Abbey. Guests will be welcomed into The Saloon at the very heart of the castle before moving to the library and the drawing Commences 6.30pm, with entry permitted until 9pm

ITEMS BOUGHT - GOLD SILVER VINYL RECORDS MILITARIA ART FURNITURE TOYS CURIOS & ANYTHING OF INTEREST Open Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm Tel: 01635 37840 07890368185 57 Cheap Street, Newbury email: ryansantiquesplus@icloud.com

for people living with sight loss. Event village full of gifts stalls, activities for children and local foodie treats. See life-changing guide dogs at work and enter your pooch in a fun dog show. Guide Dogs have set a target for everybody to raise at least £35 – the amount it costs to fund a working guide dog partnership for a week. Book your place and receive a welcome pack to help with your fundraising, which includes a superhero cape for your dog to wear on the day. Each booking includes entry for two adults and up to four dogs and under-16s go free. www.challengeevents.org.uk/dogsunite 01345 1430200

room, as well as the music room and the smoking room and finally the gallery bedrooms, while enjoying champagne and canapés.

Sandham Memorial Chapel – October events Monday 2 – Chapel Talk, 11am – 1pm. £6 – usual admission applies Friday 6 – From Spencer to Abstraction 10.30am – 3.30pm Silk painting workshop, £45 Tuesday 10 – Communion service 10am Saturday 14 – First World War poetry reading, 11am–4pm Free – usual admission applies www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sandham-memorial-chapel Going to the chapel

Guests will also have an opportunity to visit The Egyptian Exhibition, housed in the castle cellars, which tells the story of the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter. Highclere guides will be on hand in the Main State Rooms to answer questions about the history of the building, the artwork and furniture, as well as behind the scenes at Downton Abbey . Tickets are available from www.highclerecastleshop.co.uk/categories/ champagne-reception

Explore, enjoy and celebrate apples!

Saturday 30th September Market Place, Newbury 9am - 3.30pm Bring along your apples and turn them into juice

51