The merry open mike Unplugged returns to Ace Space this Friday, May 3rd. Performers sign up from 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Regular gigs continue at Ace Space, featuring some of the best live folk and roots bands out there, continue with Alden, Patterson and Dashwood on Friday May 17th with support from Edd Donovan. […]
Archive for April, 2019
Newbury Town Council Grant Aid 2019
If you are involved with an organisation or charity that benefits the residents of Newbury, don’t miss your chance to apply for grant funding for a special project or core costs. All applications for funding that are on the Good Exchange website by 31 May 2019 (and posted since 22 October 2018) will be considered, […]
Nature Discovery Centre celebrates waterfront extension
The Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham has celebrated the opening of its new waterfront extension. The facility which cost £200,000 and took 2 years to complete, provides a covered seating area with tables to allow visitors to enjoy a snack and drink while being close to nature. Barbara Muston, Chairperson of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire […]
Thatcham and Midgham Level Crossing Overnight Closures
Network Rail will be closing bot Thatcham and Midgham level crossings for 2 consecutive nights from Wednesday 8th May. The closures will be in place between 10pm and 5am. The diversion for the Midgham closure will be via A4, Brimpton Road, Wasing Road and vice versa. A plan of this closure can be found at […]
The Roc Newbury 10k 2019
Registrations are now open for the 2019 Roc Newbury 10k, sponsored by Newbury tech company, Roc Technologies. The event takes place on Sunday, 26th May 2019 in Newbury market place. There is a 900 m run for 5 to 11-year-olds starting at 9:10 AM, and a 1500 m run for under 16’s starting at 9:20 […]
Developing a Trauma Informed Community
Home Start and Wave trust are inviting the local community to the screening of “Resilience; the Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope”. The film is an opportunity to understand the effects of Adverse Childhood Events (ACES) on children with the aim of raising awareness, developing a better quality of life for all and to […]
Crafty Craft 2019
6 years ago
The first Bank Holiday of May is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing! The Crafty Craft will be setting sail from Kintbury with the hand-made crafts making their way along the canal to the finish line in Victoria Park. This year’s theme is “The History of Newbury”. Kennet Radio will […]
The Queen enjoys a day out at Newbury races
The Queen looked radiant in a green jacket and matching hat as she enjoyed the Spring sunshine at Newbury races this weekend. The Queen was in Newbury to watch three of her horses race at the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials and was seen laughing alongside legendary jockey Frankie Detorri and James Doyle in the […]
5G testing goes live in Newbury
6 years ago
Vodafone confirmed earlier in the week that it has now switched on its live 5G testing. Newbury is just one of only six towns or cities in the UK to receive rollout of 5G this year. Due to its fast response time, 5G is ideal for connecting machinery, healthcare systems, and even traffic lights and […]
Council bids for High Street funding for Thatcham
West Berkshire Council has this week submitted an Expression of Interest to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. The £675m national scheme could see a number of improvements to Thatcham High Street including highways improvements, enhancement of the public conveniences and refurbishment of the streetscene. The scheme, which was launched in December, allows councils to apply […]