Out and About Spring 2021

Out&About leisure

on how to use these detailed government surveys to find out more about your house. May 12 My ancestors came from Hampshire Les Mitchinson is a Hampshire-based tutor with the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies who will describe the archives and records to use to learn more about your Hampshire ancestors. June 9 Organising your research with Evernote Possibly the best known digital tool for note taking, organisation and task management. Phil Isherwood will explain how it works, and show practical examples of how he has used it in organising his genealogy projects. There is a huge range of acts to choose from and all bookings will help the entertainment industry get back on its feet. Right now, most performers will have flexible pricing and will have more time to learn and perfect your special requests. I’m excited for the future of the industry. When restrictions are eased, I’m confident that entertainers will be busy performing and the industry will be as vibrant as ever. We may not know exactly when, but right now we expand our repertoire, network with others online, remain positive and support one another.” Pianist Lewis Bolland “However, many casual riders lack confidence to take the next step towards fitness and fun. That’s why our group rides cater for every level. And anyone is welcome to come along and give them a try. You’ll meet new riders, discover new routes and you won’t get left behind.” New Newbury Road Club newburyroadclub.co.uk Lockdowns meant boomtime for bikes with more and more of us turning to two wheels for our fitness fix. New cycles flew off the shelves and many trusty steeds were dusted off for a new lease of life. Historically seen as a ‘racing’ club, Newbury Road Club embarked on a new chapter, with a mission to welcome more leisure cyclists than ever. Club chairman Steve Dawes said: “While racing is still a big part of our club, many of our members just enjoy fresh air, good company and making the most of the local countryside, with a guilt-free coffee stop. “Alongside our weekend activities, we are offering more midweek group rides than ever. We are particularly excited about our new women-only rides too”

Garstonbury East Garston Music Festival Saturday, July 17 www.garstonbury.co.uk

Berkshire Family History Society Newbury branch Zoom webinars for April/May/June All at 7.30pm Pre-book on https://berksfhs.org/whats-on/ Free to members, a donation of £3 from non-members. Full joining instructions will be emailed to attendees in advance. Bookings close one day before the meeting April 14 The Lloyd George Domesday (1910) and National Farm Surveys (1941-43) Gill Blanchard is a professional house historian who will talk Featuring Garstonbury favourites ABBA and Queen who will be joined on stage by Tom Jones and the Spice Girls (sort of) plus the very best local bands. Free fairground rides for the children, a fantastic selection of food stands and the Garstonbury bar. For those that want to make a night of it, camping is available. Tickets are £35 for adults, £25 for under 18s and a campsite pass is £15 per tent/winnebago. Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult. To buy tickets or for more information, go to www.garstonbury.co.uk or visit The Queens Arms, East Garston, when it reopens from April 12, where you will receive a £5 discount on tickets. “Since March 2020, working life for us performers and entertainers has been on hold. In a matter of days most of our bookings were cancelled or postponed. I run my own piano teaching company Private Piano Tuition UK and perform for the Four Seasons Hotel, Hampshire. I kept my school running online, however my performing completely stopped during each lockdown. With the lifting of restrictions, I was actually performing more private events than before. The in-between lockdown events demonstrated how appreciative and welcoming the guests were. If you’re planning an event – a birthday party, wedding, anniversary or a family get-together – consider having a live entertainer.

The music industry will be all-singing and all-dancing again in no time says Lewis Bolland

*Please note all events listed are correct at time of going to press – check with each venue before you visit as new Covid restrictions may have been introduced

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