From Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 September, Tall Stories will be bringing family favourite The Snail and the Whale, inspired by the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, to the Corn Exchange Newbury. Join a tiny snail on her trip around the world in Tall Stories’ magical, musical production. Families are invited to […]
Archive for July, 2018
Pupils distinguish themselves in Young Firefighters programme
7 years ago
A group of Royal Berkshire’s ambitious young people have been celebrating success after they completed the Young Firefighters programme. Young Firefighters is a 36-week course provided by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) to equip 12-16-year-olds with a host of valuable practical and theoretical skills which boost their confidence, community engagement and career prospects. […]
Party in the Paddock and JLT Cup at Newbury Racecourse
7 years ago
A Full Field for the inaugural JLT Cup A full field of 18 runners are set to go to post in the first running of the £100,000 JLT Cup (2.25pm) at Newbury on Saturday. The extended two-mile handicap was introduced this year in response to industry demand for an enhanced programme for stayers, supported by […]
Matt Benham signed for Thatcham Town FC
Matt Benham becomes the latest signing for Thatcham Town FC. Joining the Kingfishers from Paulton Rovers, Matt can play as a centre forward or out on the wing. Previously he has featured for another Southern League side, Winchester City. Matt said, “I’m very pleased to have signed for Thatcham Town. I am hoping for a […]
New school gets the green light in Newbury
West Berkshire Council and Newbury College have finalised an agreement whereby the Council will build a new primary school on the College campus in Newbury. The school will be sponsored by Newbury College and it is hoped that it will welcome the first intake of children at the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year. Speaking […]
Knife point robbery on Faraday Road
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a robbery that occurred on Monday (16/7) at approximately 5.20pm in the car park area between Pizza Hut and Kwik Fit in the Industrial Estate, Faraday Road, Newbury. A 16-year-old boy was walking through the car park when he was approached by a group of 6 or […]
Jazz and Blues on the Town
The sound of New Orleans returned to town this past weekend (14/15 July) with Visit Newbury’s free to attend Jazz and Blues Festival. Newbury, treated to over twelve hours of great music from the era which saw some of the biggest names in music develop their craft. Saturday night saw the exceptional solo and slide […]
Banner takes a battering ahead of Storm Front.
Newbury’s freak weather storm has pulled down one of the banners along Northbrook Street. Fire services who were quick to the scene have safely cordoned off the area despite severe damage to the frontage of the offices. Traffic update from West Berkshire Council: Northbrook Street is currently closed between Albert Road and West Street due […]
Get yourself Hooked on Peter Pan this Summer
7 years ago
Soar away to Neverland at Shaw House this Summer as the Immersion Theatre proudly present their most magical musical to date, Peter Pan, on Monday 13 August at 6pm. The audience should get ready to think happy thoughts and fly high as the mischievous Peter embarks on an awfully big adventure, introducing the Darling children […]
A Night of Madness
As settings go, Englefield Park with the great house situated in the background rates as one of the best in the local area. Suggs & the Nutty boys came out onto the stage to witness a sea of fez’s & porkpie hats, as fans crowded into Englefield Park on Friday night. They kicked off the […]