SaturdayKick FM - What's On in West Berkshire
Trinity School PTA Quiz Night
Fri 4th Jul 2008
The popular Family Quiz Night is back! Doors open and food served from 6.45pm, quiz starts at 7.30pm.
Buffet food must be preordered from school reception or pta.trinity@westberks.org
Licensed bar, snacks and soft drinks are also on sale.
Admission £2 adults, £1 students, under 11s free. Teams of 4 - 6 (maximum 4 adults per team please).
Enquiries: Tel 07789 742 270 or pta.trinity@westberks.org
St John’s Summer Fayre
Fri 4th Jul 2008
At St John’s School, Old Newton Road, Newbury.
American theme in line with Independence Day.
Loads of fun for all the family - beef burgers and hot dogs, panning for gold, treasure hunt, face painting, tombola, hoop la, basketball game, play your cards right, muffins and cookies to name but a few.
Entrance 20 pence - Children free From 5pm to 7pm
KOTG'S Free Party In The Park
Sat 5th Jul 2008
At Vicoria Park from 12pm till 8pm
There will be DJ'S, steel band, face painting, beer and food tents plus lots more for the whole family.
A Musical Tour of the British Isles
Sat 5th Jul 2008
An orchestral concert by Crowthorne Orchestra, featuring:
- Elgar: Enigma Variations
- Arnold: Four Scottish Dances
- Walton: Crown Imperial
- P. Dodd: Irish Idyll
- G. Williams: Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
Starts at 8pm at The Old Gym, Wellington College, Crowthorne
Tickets from Telstar Traveltime, Crowthorne, or phone 0118 972 2164 or
email secretary@crowthorneorchestra.com
Prices are Adults £8 in advance (£10 on door); Concessions £6 in advance (£8 on door); Children (16 or under) £1
Kennet School Summer Fair
Sat 5th Jul 2008
Lots of attractions including a bucking bronco, large bouncy castle, craft tent, Head Teacher in the Stocks, BBQ and Castle Public House serving pims etc.
Some of the students will be singing and playing music.
There is a grand prize draw and a silent auction where you can bid for lots of prizes including a private boat trip on a boat in Henley, a round of golf for four people at Goring and Streatley Gofl Club.
From 12pm to 4pm
West Berkshire Mencap - London 10k run
Sun 6th Jul 2008
West Berkshire Mencap have 30 places booked for the London 10k run.
If you would like to get fit, see the sights of London and raise funds for a fantastic local charity there are still 7 places left to fill.
West Berkshire Mencap will cover your entry and arrange transport from Newbury to London on the day. All they ask is that you raise a minimum of £150 for the charity.
For further details call 01635 41464.
Gingerbread Single Parents Meeting
Sun 6th Jul 2008
"Gingerbread" is a group for single parents, they meet up monthly to give members the oppertunity to make friends, they also organise days out and social events.
The next meeting is at Thatcham Childrens Centre from 2pm to 4pm.
For more information please contact Mel on 01635 826650
A Victorian Music Hall
Mon 7th Jul 2008 - Tue 8th Jul 2008
The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company present
"Down at the Old Bull and Bush" today and tomorrow.
Tickets cost £8 (which includes refreshments) are available from
the Box Office at Crown Needlework in the High Street - Tel 01488 684011
Starts at 7.45pm
Recruitment Evening
Wed 9th Jul 2008
Newbury Young People's Council (NYPC) are in need of some new councillors who can help make Newbury and it's surrounding area a better place for it's youth.
Anyone who is interested is invited to a recruitment evening at the Town Hall in the Market Place, Newbury at 7pm.
Stock Clearance Sale
Thu 10th Jul 2008
Soroptimist International of Newbury & District invite you to The Clothes Shop's (Pound Street) first ever Stock Clearance Sale at St Francis de Sales Church Hall, Warren Road, Wash Common from 7.30pm to 9.30pm with fantastic bargains on clothes and accessories.
Entrance £3 on the door, which includes a glass of Pimms or Non-alcoholic Fruit Punch and Nibbles, there will also be a raffle.
Profits to the West Berkshire Rapid Response Car Fund.
50th Anniversary Year Fete
Sat 12th Jul 2008
John Rankin Infant School 50th Anniversary Year fete 4pm-7pm.
Plenty of fun stalls for all the family, 1950's fancy dress parade, plus food stalls and a licensed bar.
Free entry, we would love to see any old students or anyone previously connected to the school.
John Rankin Infant School from 4pm to 7pm.
Plenty of fun stalls for the whole family, 1950's fancy dress parade, plus food stalls and licensed bar.
They would love to see any old students or anyone with any connection to the school.
Free entry
School Summer Fair
Sat 12th Jul 2008
Kingsclere School, Ash Grove, Kingsclere.
Lots of fun for all the family including, tombola, brass band, beat the goalie, steam engines, move and groove, cake stall and much more.
Local band "Second Time Around" will be providing entertainment for all ages.
From 3pm to 8.30pm
A special Silent Auction for a signed Reading Football Shirt will be taking place, the auction will close at midnight on 10th July, so put your bids in to amanda.hatcher@btinternet.com or by hand in a sealed envelope.
Hungerford Carnival & Fun Run
Sat 12th Jul 2008
3km Fun Run at 5pm - Open to all ages & abilities plus lots of medals and prizes for children.
Grand Parade at 6pm free entry and prizes to be won
Contact Barry Withers on 01488 682346
Apple Tree Pre School Summer Fair
Sat 12th Jul 2008
At the Thatcham Parish Hall, Chapel Street, Thatcham
Including Childrens games, fishing for ducks, Choose an Apple from the tree, Beat the Buzz, Treasure Hunt, Guess the number of Jelly Beans, Name the Bear, Bottle game, Crafts, refreshments and lots more!
Contact Siobhan for any further details - 01635 860344
Gibbet Challenge 2008
Sat 12th Jul 2008
Charity Cross Country 7.5km Run in aid of West Berkshire Rapid Response Cars, starts at 2pm at Inkpen Village Fete.
There will be BBQ, Stalls, Raffle, fun and games and much more.
Fo more details contact martinchester@fsmail.net or phone 01488-668134
Eggheads Quiz
Sat 12th Jul 2008
EggHeads Quiz at Theale Village Hall, 7.30pm.
Based on the popular TV show with the same name, Rotaract (a local social and community organisation for 18-30's) are hosting a fun quiz night for everyone to participate in.
Tickets £10 and include a Fish & Chip Supper plus there will be a bar.
Email: tickets@rgbi2009.org.uk
Thatcham Children's Centre - Summer Fete
Sun 13th Jul 2008
It's from 12pm to 4pm at the Children's Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham. It's to raise money for local children's charities.
Bouncy castle, face painting, food and drink, treasure hunt, tombola, raffle, coconut shy, lucky dip and lots more free activities for the kids.
Admission is only 50p per adult, children go free!
For more details contact Sue Brashaw on Newbury 861455
Kingsclere Medieval Fair and Barn Dance
Sat 19th Jul 2008
The fair is being held on the holding field in Kingsclere and raising money for a new pre-school and youth club building. There will be a medieval re-enactment, a 9ft knight looking for his missing steed 'shergar', a farm, reptile road show, fancy dress, a barn dance, hog roast, robosoccer, giant slide, and much much more ....
From 2pm till dusk
Website: www.kingsclerefair.co.uk
Charity Summer Fete
Sat 19th Jul 2008
At The Fox and Hounds, Oxford Road, Newbury, In aid of the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
The Fete will be from 12pm to 3pm with lots of attractions including a Tombola with fantastic prizes, coconut shy, Homemade Cakes & Jams, BBQ and a Perfect Pooch Competition.
Plus In the evening from 8pm till late there will be a Hog Roast & Grand Prize raffle with a large selection of fantastic prizes donated by local businesses including Race tickets from Newbury Racecourse, tickets from Highclere Castle, Beer from Arkells Brewery, Cuddly Toy from MOTO services cheiverly plus lots more.
Summer Fete
Sat 19th Jul 2008
Riverside Junior Club is a voluntry club set up by parents to keep kids off the street, they are open every Thursday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for children aged 8years to 11 years.
They are holding their first Summer Fete from 2pm to 5pm and are looking for Raffle Prizes, so if you are a company or business that could help this great club for kids please call Linda Brooker on 07752 573221
Riverside Junior Club is a voluntry club set up by parents to keep kids off the street, they are open every Thursday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for children aged 8years to 11 years.
They are holding their first Summer Fete from 2pm to 5pm and are looking for Raffle Prizes, so if you are a company or business that could help this great club for kids please call Linda Brooker on 07752 573221
Newbury to Nantes Fund Raising Bike Ride
Thu 24th Jul 2008
Peter, Sam, Craig, Simon and Lee have organised a bike trip from Newbury to Nantes (west coast of France), around 350 miles to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research. .
They have decided to organise this event to help raise as much money as they can for Pancreatic Cancer Research in loving memory of Peter's mum Sandra Jessett.
Website: www.pcrf.org.uk
Donnington Valley Golf Club’s Charity Day
Sat 26th Jul 2008
People can get involved with Donnington Valley Golf Club’s Charity day.
Team & Hole Sponsorship
Ideal for local companies to promote their business as well as supporting a great charity.
Company banners can be erected on the tee and by the green on a particular golf hole and includes a team of 4 players with either breakfast or lunch all for juts £200
Hole Sponsorship
Company banners can be erected on the tee and by the green on a particular golf hole for just £100
Companies sponsoring a hole & putting a team in, will have their name in the programme too.
Non-Members welcome to take part, price to enter is £25 per person & includes a free hot dog or burger and they can enter from Saturday 28th June.
This is a great fun day with competitions on every hole, great prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd teams.
Music will be provided by resident DJ, playing Radio Donnington in the morning followed by live music by the duo Onyx. There will be a tombola & craft tents too, plus the Dingley Dell café will be manned by the lady members selling bacon rolls and soft drinks etc by the 4th green.
To sponsor a hole contact Peter Smith on 01635 568 144 or e-mail: petersmith@donningtonvalley.co.uk
West Berks Classic Vehicle Club Annual Classic Vehicle Show
Sun 27th Jul 2008
At Newbury Race Course from 11am
This is in aid of Leukaemia Research
Terry Pratchett's Moving Pictures
Thu 31st Jul 2008 - Sat 2nd Aug 2008
Terry Pratchett's Moving Pictures Thursday at 7.30pm Kennet School, Stoney Lane Thatcham Berkshire.
Kennet Amateur Theatrical Society are proud to stage the world premier of this hilarious Terry Pratchett story. Adapted for the stage by John Hicks and Kevin Miller, this will be KATS third Discworld play.
Tickets £8 available from the Family Bookshop 58 The Broadway Thatcham from Ist July. For further information e-mail publicity@kats.org.uk
Website: www.kats.org.uk
Victoria Park Produce Show & Family Fun Day
Mon 25th Aug 2008
Victoria Park Produce Show and Family Fun Day organised by Newbury Town Council. A day out for all the family, to include treasure hunt, army assault, tug of war, stiltwalkers and much, much more in conjunction with Victoria Park’s first Produce and Handicraft show. Not to be missed, for more information call Sue Page at Newbury Town Council on 01635 35486 or see our website www.newbury.gov.uk for entry forms for the show.
Organised by Newbury Town Council on Bank Holiday Monday 25th August.
A day out for the whole family including treasure hunt, army assault course, tug of war, stiltwalkers and much more.
For more information call Sue Page at Newbury Town Council on 01635-35486.
Website: www.newbury.gov.uk
