Out & About Winter 2018

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 listings every Thursday in the Newbury Weekly News or online at www.newburytoday.co.uk WHAT’S ON

Children of war Kinderlandverschickung - the internal evacuation of German children in the Second World War Wednesday, November 28 Greenham Common Control Tower, 7.30pm Doors open 7pm. Café open Talk, by Professor Martin Parsons, research fellow and honorary life fellow at the University of Reading, will provide an insight into its planning and eventual demise. Tickets £5 (plus booking fee) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kinderlandverschickung- the-internal-evacuation-of-german-children-in-wwii- tickets-50807887760 The car park can be dark, please bring a torch. Advent celebrations Saturday, December 1-Monday, December 24 Living Advent Calendar, Newbury Like a traditional children’s advent calendar, a newly decorated window or door will be unveiled by a local amenity, business or resident, who will entertain you with a surprise festive treat. The event - which will remain secret until the day and run typically for 15 minutes - can include songs, dance, music, food, sketches, poetry as well as more bespoke entertainment, all with a festive twist. Come along and enjoy the magic of Christmas. Participants include West Berkshire Museum, Shaw House, Hogan Music, St Nicolas Church and houses on streets around Newbury. Times vary. For more information and interactive map visit https:// sites.google.com/view/newburyadventcalendar/home

Keeping watch

Neighbourhood Watch meeting West Berkshire Council offices, Market Street, Newbury, 7.30pm Monday, November 26 Talk by Toby Green and Malcolm Phillips of Trading Standards. Representatives from the police and fire service will also be attending to give crime updates and both will be available to answer any questions. There is parking close by and the evening charge is £2. Anyone is welcome to attend this meeting. NOVEMBER 24 & 25 Goring Christmas Craft Fair , Goring-on-Thames Village Hall, 10am-4pm Emphasis on handmade crafts plus a raffle and refreshments, including hot food, will be served all day. Raising funds for Goring Primary School. Admission £1.50, free for accompanied under-16s NOVEMBER 28 Spirit of the Vale Christmas Fair , Eastmanton House, Sparsholt, Wantage, 12noon-8pm Showcasing the work of local artists, artisans and businesses. Fundraiser for Sparsholt Village Hall roof appeal and Maymessy, a Challow-based social enterprise that aims to instil a passion for cooking in children of all ages NOVEMBER 30 Christmas Craft Fayre, 1st Wash Common Scout Hut, Battery End, Wash Common, 6pm- 8:30pm Stalls, local crafts, BBQ, bar, susic, Santa, raffle www.washcommonscouts.org.uk DECEMBER 7 Christmas Fair, St Michael and All Angels Lambourn, 5.30pm-8pm Gift stalls, Christmas wreaths and much more Looking for a gift...

Oh Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree festival , St John’s Church, Newbury Viewing from Friday, December 14 Carol Service, Sunday, December 17, 3pm Now in its third year, the festival and the concept was inspired by the idea of bringing members of the community together at a time of celebration. More than 20, six-foot trees have been allocated, each one provided with 80 twinkling lights. Each group decorates their own tree either with a festive theme or a traditional

Saddle up Newbury Racecourse www.newburyracecourse.co.uk November Friday 30 Ladbrokes Winter Carnival December Saturday 1 Ladbrokes Trophy Day Wednesday 19 Afternoon Racing

January Wednesday 16 Afternoon Racing February Saturday 9 Betfair Super Saturday March Friday 1 Mencap Charity Raceday Saturday 2 Greatwood Charity Raceday

theme and some groups leave fliers for visitors in order to advertise their organisation.Everyone is welcome to this colourful festival, which is free to participants and visitors.

Saturday 29 Betway Challow Hurdle Day

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