http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx RSS Feed for community and tourism events in and around West Berkshire. en (C) 2010 West Berkshire Council Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:23:48 GMT iCM 9.0.0.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21050&datetime=634191269337770000 18:45 on 21/10/2010: Amanda will present the results of the last eight years research into the history of Shaw House in this fascinating lecture. Alongside the major restoration programme costing over £6 million and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage a team led by Amanda have undertaken various investigations into the architectural history of the house. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21050&datetime=634191269337770000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:08:53 GMT html/text 2010-09-03T16:04:02Z 2010-09-03T16:00:20Z 2010-09-03T16:08:53Z 2109-09-03T16:00:20Z Fabric and Family - Bringing these together at Shaw House presented by Amanda Loaring Amanda will present the results of the last eight years research into the history of Shaw House in this fascinating lecture. Alongside the major restoration programme costing over £6 million and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage a team led by Amanda have undertaken various investigations into the architectural history of the house. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21050 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21049&datetime=634191260569230000 18:45 on 23/09/2010: Their architecture, interior decoration and gardens will be discussed. Geoffrey lives and works in Oxford and has written extensively on local architecture. In researching his most recent project as co-author of the revised Berkshire Pevsner volume he visited many of these houses. Just as a reviewer of the book says his 'enthusiasm as well as expertise radiates from every page of the new enriched and enlarged Pevsner', I am sure the lecture will be deliver in the same engaging style. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21049&datetime=634191260569230000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:54:16 GMT html/text 2010-09-03T15:54:16Z 2010-09-03T15:52:04Z 2010-09-03T15:54:16Z 2109-09-03T15:52:04Z The Country Houses of Old Berkshire presented by Dr Geoffrey Tyack Their architecture, interior decoration and gardens will be discussed. Geoffrey lives and works in Oxford and has written extensively on local architecture. In researching his most recent project as co-author of the revised Berkshire Pevsner volume he visited many of these houses. Just as a reviewer of the book says his 'enthusiasm as well as expertise radiates from every page of the new enriched and enlarged Pevsner', I am sure the lecture will be deliver in the same engaging style. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21049 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21040&datetime=634190431115100000 11:00 on 11/09/2010: Live and direct from Newbury Market Place, there will be dancers and music from Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. You will find authentic gifts and treasures from South America as well as Latin American food and fruit cocktails, local Ceroc dancing outside the Town Hall, carnival costume making in Newbury Library and free face painting and art Latin American style and best of all it's FREE!!!! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21040&datetime=634190431115100000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:51:51 GMT html/text 2010-09-02T16:51:51Z 2010-09-02T16:30:35Z 2010-09-02T16:51:51Z 2109-09-02T16:30:35Z Rio Carnival comes to Newbury! Live and direct from Newbury Market Place, there will be dancers and music from Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. You will find authentic gifts and treasures from South America as well as Latin American food and fruit cocktails, local Ceroc dancing outside the Town Hall, carnival costume making in Newbury Library and free face painting and art Latin American style and best of all it's FREE!!!! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21040 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21036&datetime=634190433867130000 10:00 on 05/09/2010: Bag a bargain at the "Aladdin's Cave"! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21036&datetime=634190433867130000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:56:26 GMT html/text 2010-09-02T11:54:06Z 2010-09-02T10:56:18Z 2010-09-02T16:56:26Z 2109-09-02T10:56:18Z In aid of the National Animal Welfare Trust Bag a bargain at the "Aladdin's Cave"! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21036 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21027&datetime=634189569458500000 19:30 on 06/10/2010: Pure pulse - pounding theatre, with an outstanding score, a combination of fun and fright! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21027&datetime=634189569458500000 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:55:45 GMT html/text 2010-09-01T16:55:45Z 2010-09-01T16:35:37Z 2010-09-01T16:55:45Z 2109-09-01T16:35:37Z Presented by Newbury Nomads Pure pulse - pounding theatre, with an outstanding score, a combination of fun and fright! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21027 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21017&datetime=634188646611170000 10:00 on 04/06/2011: Come along to the largest Charity Garden Show in the Thames Valley. West Woodhay House private gardens are not normally open to the public, so this is a wonderful opportunity to view this magnificent Berkshire gem. The extensive gardens include a Rose Garden and a Walled Garden, five lakes and an Arboretum, and you will be able to ask questions of our experts, not only about the gardens but also about interests or issues that may affect your own garden. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21017&datetime=634188646611170000 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:17:41 GMT html/text 2010-08-31T15:13:01Z 2010-08-31T14:57:57Z 2010-08-31T15:17:41Z 2109-08-31T14:57:57Z The largest Charity Garden Show in the Thames Valley Come along to the largest Charity Garden Show in the Thames Valley. West Woodhay House private gardens are not normally open to the public, so this is a wonderful opportunity to view this magnificent Berkshire gem. The extensive gardens include a Rose Garden and a Walled Garden, five lakes and an Arboretum, and you will be able to ask questions of our experts, not only about the gardens but also about interests or issues that may affect your own garden. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21017 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21016&datetime=634188631662770000 17:00 on 23/09/2010: What better way to end the summer than at The White Horse in Hermitage for a beer festival. There will be a host of beers available from Greene King, The West Berkshire brewery and the Hogs Back brewery. There will be lots to entertain on Saturday 25th with various circus acts; stilt walkers and jugglers. Children can enjoy the bouncy castle, bouncy slide as well as petting the goats, chickens and rabbits. Come along in Caribbean fancy dress and enjoy the Caribbean themed BBQ. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21016&datetime=634188631662770000 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:52:46 GMT html/text 2010-08-31T14:49:47Z 2010-08-31T14:15:25Z 2010-08-31T14:52:46Z 2109-08-31T14:15:25Z End of summer beer festival! What better way to end the summer than at The White Horse in Hermitage for a beer festival. There will be a host of beers available from Greene King, The West Berkshire brewery and the Hogs Back brewery. There will be lots to entertain on Saturday 25th with various circus acts; stilt walkers and jugglers. Children can enjoy the bouncy castle, bouncy slide as well as petting the goats, chickens and rabbits. Come along in Caribbean fancy dress and enjoy the Caribbean themed BBQ. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21016 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21013&datetime=634185205120270000 10:00 on 11/09/2010: This year you will have the chance to see 3 new locations as part of this weekend showing off Newbury's finest historical buildings. Newbury Methodist Church, Newtown Road Cemetery and Snelsmore Common Fire Tower will be open in addition to the nine locations that were available to view last year, including Shaw House, St Nicolas Church and Bell Tower and Newbury Town Hall. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21013&datetime=634185205120270000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:41:52 GMT html/text 2010-08-27T15:41:52Z 2010-08-27T15:18:43Z 2010-08-27T15:41:52Z 2109-08-27T15:18:43Z Heritage Open Days This year you will have the chance to see 3 new locations as part of this weekend showing off Newbury's finest historical buildings. Newbury Methodist Church, Newtown Road Cemetery and Snelsmore Common Fire Tower will be open in addition to the nine locations that were available to view last year, including Shaw House, St Nicolas Church and Bell Tower and Newbury Town Hall. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21013 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Newbury Newbury, Clay Hill, Cold Ash, Falkland, Greenham, Northcroft, Speen, St Johns, Victoria http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20997&datetime=634182609389000000 19:45 on 25/09/2010: Reading Phoenix Choir is a 50 strong mixed voice choir. It is considered one of the finest amateur choirs in the UK. It has members of all backgrounds and ages, with musical experience ranging from music degrees/diplomas to average sight readers, all sharing a love of choral music. Come along for an evening of largely unaccompanied singing in this beautiful venue in Upper Woolhampton with new musical director, David Crown. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20997&datetime=634182609389000000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:35:38 GMT html/text 2010-08-24T15:35:38Z 2010-08-24T15:27:49Z 2010-08-24T15:35:38Z 2109-08-24T15:27:49Z An evening of choral music Reading Phoenix Choir is a 50 strong mixed voice choir. It is considered one of the finest amateur choirs in the UK. It has members of all backgrounds and ages, with musical experience ranging from music degrees/diplomas to average sight readers, all sharing a love of choral music. Come along for an evening of largely unaccompanied singing in this beautiful venue in Upper Woolhampton with new musical director, David Crown. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20997 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20993&datetime=634182557621400000 18:00 on 06/09/2010: Come and enjoy a delicious meal and support a worthwhile cause at the Indian Lounge restaurant. Adult £18.95, Child £8.96 excluding drinks. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20993&datetime=634182557621400000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:09:22 GMT html/text 2010-08-24T14:00:08Z 2010-08-24T13:53:50Z 2010-08-24T14:09:22Z 2109-08-24T13:53:50Z Charity dinner for a worthwhile cause. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and support a worthwhile cause at the Indian Lounge restaurant. Adult £18.95, Child £8.96 excluding drinks. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20993 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20991&datetime=634182513990670000 12:51 on 24/09/2010: The Hungerford Food & Drink Festival is a 10 day celebration of the abundance of good local food and drink to be found in and around Hungerford and aims to give everyone, young and old a chance to get involved with food, drink and cooking on many levels. The Festival takes place throughout the town. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20991&datetime=634182513990670000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:56:39 GMT html/text 2010-08-24T12:56:39Z 2010-08-24T12:53:24Z 2010-08-24T12:56:39Z 2109-08-24T12:53:24Z Calling all foodies! The Hungerford Food & Drink Festival is a 10 day celebration of the abundance of good local food and drink to be found in and around Hungerford and aims to give everyone, young and old a chance to get involved with food, drink and cooking on many levels. The Festival takes place throughout the town. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20991 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20990&datetime=634182482103200000 19:30 on 18/09/2010: Come along for an evening of songs and duets with music by Bach, Handel, Butterworth, Faure and more. Presented by Sheilagh Armitt, soprano, Kelvin Turner, tenor and Mary Westley on piano. In aid of St. John the Baptist church tower restoration fund. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20990&datetime=634182482103200000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:03:30 GMT html/text 2010-08-24T12:03:30Z 2010-08-24T11:36:29Z 2010-08-24T12:03:30Z 2109-08-24T11:36:29Z Come along for a musical evening Come along for an evening of songs and duets with music by Bach, Handel, Butterworth, Faure and more. Presented by Sheilagh Armitt, soprano, Kelvin Turner, tenor and Mary Westley on piano. In aid of St. John the Baptist church tower restoration fund. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20990 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20979&datetime=634181789354470000 20:30 on 03/09/2010: Arquiem tells the chilling tale of a boy who murders his love to preserve one moment for ever. With live music, stilts, pyrotechnics, acrobatics and beautifully crafted mobile structures, Arquiem is a powerful promenade performance inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience and Robert Browning's poem Porphyria's Lover. Performance starts at 8.30pm http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20979&datetime=634181789354470000 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:48:55 GMT html/text 2010-08-23T15:01:49Z 2010-08-23T14:44:03Z 2010-08-23T16:48:55Z 2109-08-23T14:44:03Z Fantastic FREE street event!! Arquiem tells the chilling tale of a boy who murders his love to preserve one moment for ever. With live music, stilts, pyrotechnics, acrobatics and beautifully crafted mobile structures, Arquiem is a powerful promenade performance inspired by William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Experience and Robert Browning's poem Porphyria's Lover. Performance starts at 8.30pm http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20979 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20977&datetime=634181716777300000 18:15 on 04/09/2010: Cold Ash Brass and Valerie MacFarlane will be performing music from the Last Night of the Proms in the grounds of St. Mark's School, Cold Ash. Come along and listen to the popular classics followed by a series of British patriotic pieces in the second half of the concert including Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance & Rulr Britannia. Bring a picnic and chairs. A bar will be available. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20977&datetime=634181716777300000 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:47:57 GMT html/text 2010-08-23T14:47:57Z 2010-08-23T14:04:29Z 2010-08-23T14:47:57Z 2109-08-23T14:04:29Z Enjoy an evening of popular classics Cold Ash Brass and Valerie MacFarlane will be performing music from the Last Night of the Proms in the grounds of St. Mark's School, Cold Ash. Come along and listen to the popular classics followed by a series of British patriotic pieces in the second half of the concert including Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance & Rulr Britannia. Bring a picnic and chairs. A bar will be available. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20977 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20972&datetime=634179919140170000 12:00 on 11/09/2010: Over 150 ales, ciders and perrys. Multiple food options, including a hog roast and a varied musical line-up. A great day out! Newbury Real Ale Festival is a fun, friendly and safe event. Families are encouraged to come along, bring a picnic and enjoy the weather and musical entertainment. There will be a Newbury Cricket Club match on the same day and they will appreciate the extra support! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20972&datetime=634179919140170000 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:51:54 GMT html/text 2010-08-21T12:51:54Z 2010-08-21T11:47:33Z 2010-08-21T12:51:54Z 2109-08-21T11:47:33Z Back again for it's 7th year! Over 150 ales, ciders and perrys. Multiple food options, including a hog roast and a varied musical line-up. A great day out! Newbury Real Ale Festival is a fun, friendly and safe event. Families are encouraged to come along, bring a picnic and enjoy the weather and musical entertainment. There will be a Newbury Cricket Club match on the same day and they will appreciate the extra support! http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20972 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20964&datetime=634179020691430000 09:30 on 30/09/2010: Come along for some family fun and help raise money for a good cause. There will be lots of stalls and entertainments for all including a prize draw and a raffle with prizes kindly donated by stallholders. Coffee, tea and cakes will be served all day with light lunches available between 12pm - 2pm. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20964&datetime=634179020691430000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:54:29 GMT html/text 2010-08-20T11:54:29Z 2010-08-20T11:33:44Z 2010-08-20T11:54:29Z 2109-08-20T11:33:44Z In aid of Riding for the Disabled Come along for some family fun and help raise money for a good cause. There will be lots of stalls and entertainments for all including a prize draw and a raffle with prizes kindly donated by stallholders. Coffee, tea and cakes will be served all day with light lunches available between 12pm - 2pm. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20964 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20958&datetime=634178274086400000 15:00 on 19/09/2010: Representing Bach , Handel, Elias Parish-Alvars and Marcel Tournier http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20958&datetime=634178274086400000 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:10:08 GMT html/text 2010-08-19T15:10:08Z 2010-08-19T14:47:33Z 2010-08-19T15:10:08Z 2109-08-19T14:47:33Z Westridge Recitals welcome Jenny Broome Representing Bach , Handel, Elias Parish-Alvars and Marcel Tournier http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20958 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20956&datetime=634183357498030000 10:00 on 04/09/2010: Come along to this great day out and meet officers from the specialist departments and the police helicopter manned by the Chiltern Air Support Unit. You will be able to see police officers carrying out demonstrations with the force's dogs and the Thames Valley Police Museum will also be open so you can have a look at how the force has developed over the years. If you are interested in becoming a police officer or police community support officer, or just want some safety tips, there will be someone on hand to answer your questions. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20956&datetime=634183357498030000 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:22:29 GMT html/text 2010-08-19T11:25:53Z 2010-08-19T11:10:22Z 2010-08-25T12:22:29Z 2109-08-19T11:10:22Z Helicopters, cars and police dogs! Come along to this great day out and meet officers from the specialist departments and the police helicopter manned by the Chiltern Air Support Unit. You will be able to see police officers carrying out demonstrations with the force's dogs and the Thames Valley Police Museum will also be open so you can have a look at how the force has developed over the years. If you are interested in becoming a police officer or police community support officer, or just want some safety tips, there will be someone on hand to answer your questions. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20956 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Police Police Community support officers Community support officers Police, Police management and organisation, Policing practice, Community policing, Coppers (police), Cops, Coppers (police), Community support officers, Police community support officers, PCSOs (Police community support officers), CSOs (Community support officers), PCSOs (Police community support officers), CSOs (Community support officers) http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20955&datetime=634178125225870000 15:00 on 19/09/2010: Admission to this event is free and there will be games for all ages (weather permitting!). Bring along a picnic or BBQ food will be available for sale later in the afternoon (BBQ run by The Bowler's Arms) if you prefer. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20955&datetime=634178125225870000 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:02:02 GMT html/text 2010-08-19T11:02:02Z 2010-08-19T10:55:51Z 2010-08-19T11:02:02Z 2109-08-19T10:55:51Z St George's Church and Falkland Cricket Club invite you to an afternoon of family fun! Admission to this event is free and there will be games for all ages (weather permitting!). Bring along a picnic or BBQ food will be available for sale later in the afternoon (BBQ run by The Bowler's Arms) if you prefer. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20955 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20948&datetime=634176471028400000 11:00 on 11/09/2010: Eco-Buildings open day is part of West Berkshire's Green Week which runs from 11th-18th September. Come along, view and discuss the eco changes and innovations homeowners and businesses have made to their properties. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20948&datetime=634176471028400000 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:05:02 GMT html/text 2010-08-17T13:03:41Z 2010-08-17T11:57:03Z 2010-08-17T13:05:02Z 2109-08-17T11:57:03Z See how Homeowners and Businesses have built or eco-renovated their properties into low energy buildings. Eco-Buildings open day is part of West Berkshire's Green Week which runs from 11th-18th September. Come along, view and discuss the eco changes and innovations homeowners and businesses have made to their properties. http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20948 eng Copyright 2010 West Berkshire Council Article Newbury UK Local government