Out & About Spring 2019

WHAT’S ON

Muddly puddle walk with Peppa

May 13-19 Join families and nurseries across the UK and take part in Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children Last year families and nurseries that took part in the event helped to raise £225,000 for Save the Children. The event is sponsored by The Entertainer (TheToyShop.com). Sign up your nursery or family now at www.MuddyPuddleWalk.org to receive your free fundraising pack

Saturday, March 23 Reading Festival Chorus Lenten Reflexions

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Saturday March 30 Coffee morning and book sale Wash Common Community Centre 10am-12noon

Wesley Church, Queen’s Road, Reading, 7.30pm Tickets: adults £15, under 18s free, from 0118 9478081 or tickets@readingfestivalchorus.org.uk

Fundraiser organized by the Friends of Wash Common Library, which re-opened three months ago and already has more than 100 members. Alongside a wide range of books, there are two computers with wifi for public use. Thursday, May 9 Quiz evening, Bowler’s Arms, 7pm tickets on sale at the library To find out more about getting involved and facilities available visit washcommonlibrary.org.uk

Isla St Mary’s Church, 6.30pm, Thursday, April 4 D’Click Company combines circus, theatre and dance to produce amazing adventures in movement that include acrobatics, the Chinese pole and a good dose of humour. Isla is based on the dreams of three shipwrecked characters and their crazy attempts to survive, creating unbelievable situations and choosing the most bizarre strategies to overcome the limits of their island. Suitable for all ages. Tickets: £10 adults, £8 concessions, £5 children. Arranged by Rural Arts Bedwyn, email ruralartsbedwyn@gmail.com Circus ships in to Great Bedwyn

Jazz it up Sunday, March 31

An afternoon of traditional jazz Chequers Hotel, Newbury, 3pm

Featuring Pete Allen’s Dukes of Wellington with Andy Dickens (Trumpet). Tickets at the door £13.50 (Cash only)

Saddle up Newbury Racecourse www.newburyracecourse.co.uk MARCH Friday 22-Saturday 23 Be Wiser Jumps Season finale APRIL Friday 12-Saturday 13 Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials MAY Friday 17 Starlight Charity Raceday Saturday 18 May

Al Shaqab Lockinge Day with Ladies Day JUNE Thursday 13 Afternoon Racing

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