Out & About Spring 2018

WHAT’S ON

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

Crack the Easter egg trail

Sunday, April 1 Easter Egg Hunt, Highclere Castle in aid of the NSPCC 11am to 3pm Easter Bonnet parade 2.30pm Each child wins an Easter Egg. Other activities include Easter Bonnet Parade, and Easter-themed games. Adult garden ticket £7 per person, includes access to the Easter Egg Hunt, gardens and grounds, tea rooms and gift shop. Pre-booking advised. It is suggested each child gives a donation to the NSPCC on the day. Visitors can upgrade their ticket on the day to visit the castle or Egyptian exhibition, subject to availability. Tea rooms open from 9.30am-5pm. Tickets highclerecastleshop.co.uk/categories/easter- egg-hunt

April Saturday 14, 3pm and 7pm Sunday 15, 3pm Passive Resistance by Ros Clow The Resurrection Players Digging up the past

Phoenix Centre Theatre, Newtown Road, Newbury Hungerford 1903. William Rosier is about to have his goods and chattels sold becasue he has refused to pay his rates. He is the first of many citizens across England and Wales to end up in court. Matinees £8, includes interval refreshments, evening performance £10, includes wine. Tickets Corn Exchange, The Friends of Newtown Road Cemetery, formed by Newbury Town Council in 2009 to get the Newtown Road Cemetery re-opened to the public. Research the personal histories of those buried in the cemetery, including the 20 Commonwealth War Graves and the numerous mayors, murderers, artists, medical personnel, generals and many others. To find out more and get involved, visit: www.fnrcnewbury.org.uk/index.asp or contact committee@fnrcnewbury.org.uk Newbury or call 0845 5218218 www.cornexchangenew.com

Garden delights

Thursday, April 19 Sixth Rookwood House garden and gift fair Stockcross, Newbury, RG20 8JX

VIP access from 9am Gates open 10am-4pm Tickets £7 available on the gate

VIP preview tickets available in advance only, £10 to include bucks fizz, tea/coffee and Danish pastry and entry to the fair throughout the day, free parking. More than 14 specialist nurseries, including Chelsea Gold Medalists Hardy’s Cottage Garden Nursery, Edulis and Palm-Exotics and 60-plus stalls. Refreshments available throughout the day. In aid of The Rosemary Appeal. Please contact charlotte@rookwoodhouse.co.uk or call 01488 608676

Listen to the band

Victoria Park bandstand 3pm-5pm throughout May Sunday 6 Pangbourne Band Monday 7 All day event for Crafty Craft Sunday 13 Royal Wootton Bassett Brass Sunday 13 10.30am-4pm NTC Family Day Sunday 20 Cold Ash Brass Sunday 27 Wilton Royal British Legion

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