On Friday 4 May, the Corn Exchange in Newbury will present Ramshacklicious Theatre Company’s preview performance of their latest anarchic outdoor show, The Band at the End of the World in Newbury’s Market Place. Expect quirky live music, physical theatre, clowning and pyrotechnics as the band, dressed in punk marching band attire, arrives into the […]
Archive for April, 2018
Kintbury level crossing to be closed overnight on Tues 24th April
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Station Road in Kintbury will be closed at the Level Crossing overnight on Tues 24th April 2018 while maintenance works are completed. The closure will be in place from 22:00hrs on Tues 24th until 08:00hrs on Wed 25thApril. During the closure all traffic will be diverted via Station Road, A4, Milkhouse Road, Park Lane, Irish […]
Work to start on 232 home development in the centre of Newbury
The redevelopment of Market Street, Newbury reaches a key milestone as Grainger plc makes a £1 million developer contribution to West Berkshire Council to support further investment in local infrastructure and housing and which will allow construction on the 232 home scheme to start later this year. The project is a partnership between West Berkshire Council, Network […]
Voodoo Room: A Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream at Arlington Arts
Paying tribute to these legends of rock are Voodoo Room with a Night of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream on Saturday 19 May 2018. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who perform an incredible show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks – simply great music […]
Another Late Night Venue to Close it’s doors in Newbury
Kukui has opened its doors for the last time this past weekend looking to be replaced by Zinc. The management team at Kukui posted this message on Facebook. **BREAKING NEWS** We regret to inform you that kukui newbury will not be open from this weekend. We would like to thank everyone one of you for […]
Newbury Ladies Football 1-6 AFC Bournemouth Ladies – 8th April 2018
Newbury Ladies First Team vs AFC Bournemouth Ladies Friendly Fixture Sunday 8th April 2018 RESULT: 1 – 6 Last Sunday, the First Team of Newbury Ladies FC entertained AFC Bournemouth in a friendly fixture. With AFC Bournemouth pushing for promotion into the Southern Region Premier Division, which is where Newbury Ladies FC currently play, it […]
Breath Taking Acrobatics at the Newbury Corn Exchange
Head to the Corn Exchange in Newbury on Friday 20 April for an evening of breath-taking acrobatics and circus theatre, in Knot. Presented by acrobatic duo Nikki & JD, Knot tells the story of two acrobats – one gay and one straight – knotted together in an unconventional relationship while struggling to find love. The […]
The Resurrection Players Proudly Present – Passive Resistance
When Alan Vince, local resident, discovered through the 1903 copy of the Newbury Weekly News that his great great grandfather, Charles Midwinter of seed merchant fame, had been up before the magistrates, he was shocked. Investigation threw up a forgotten story about a mass protest against the implementation of a rate increase, following the 1902 […]
Level Crossing Closures for Midgham, Thatcham and Colthrop this April
Midgham Midgham level crossing will be closed for 2 nights (22:00hrs – 06:00hrs only) from Wednesday 25thApril 2018. All traffic will be diverted via Wasing Road, Brimpton Road, A4 and vice versa. Access for emergency services will be maintained. A plan of the closure can be found at www.roadworks.org Thatcham Thatcham level crossing will be […]
Rhododendron and Limato feature among quality entries for the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes
Multiple G1 winners Rhododendron and Limato feature among exciting 31 entries for the £350,000 G1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes, highlight of Al Shaqab Lockinge Day on Saturday, May 19. The showpiece of Newbury’s Flat season and one of the world’s top 100 G1 races in 2017, is the second contest in the mile category of […]