Out & About Spring 2018

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Newbury Geological Study Group Day trips to sites of geological interest, within 100 miles, or two hours driving time from Newbury, and weekend trips to sites further afield. Dr Les James of the University of Reading provides the geological expertise for most of the trips and membership is open to all. April Sunday 22 The Forest of Dean visiting Huntley Quarry Geology Reserve May Sunday 13 The Glamorgan Coast looking at Triassic and Jurassic June Sunday 10 – Ludlow Shropshire They group usually offers a minibus service – spaces limited – or you can make your own way. Full details and booking contact helen@ngsg.org.uk or visit group website ngsg.org.uk

Thursday, April 12 Making A Difference in our Community - Volunteering in West Berkshire , Newbury Society talk St Nicolas’ Church Hall, 7.30pm Director of the Newbury Volunteer Centre Garry Poulson gives an illustrated talk on community participation in Newbury and West Berkshire, from community radio to community transport, heritage volunteering, social care, conservation and more.

In fine voice Saturday, April 28 Newbury Chamber Choir St John’s Church, Newbury 7.30pm

A rare opportunity to hear the complete music written for the marriage of Cosimo de’ Medici and Eleonora di Toledo during a golden age of Renaissance art and music – A Wedding in Florence 1539 . Don Crerar takes on the role of the poet Giambullari.

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Tickets £15, school pupils free. www.newburychamberchoir.org

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Sunday, May 27 Roc Newbury 10K Supported by The Good Exchange

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A symphony of music Newbury’s flagship festival turns 40

WIN a pair of tickets to see Sansara and pre-show dinner plus

9.10am – 0.9K run 5-11 years 9.20am – 1.5K run under 16s 10am – Roc Newbury 10K supported by the Good Exchange Start and finish Market Place, Newbury Medals and Goody Bags for all finishers www.newburyac.org.uk/road-running/newbury10k

Facing the stalker Author Vanessa Lafaye

Walking with alpacas Join the Wyld Court trek

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Kennet Valley woodturners Meetings and workshops are held at Padworth village hall, on the second Tuesday of each month for demonstrations and members evenings. Workshops on the fourth Saturday of each month 10am-1pm. Club evenings 7.30pm-10pm. Turning

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demonstrations are often featured. Chairman Mike Allen 01488 658168

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