The Corn Exchange Newbury and Le G. Bistakicome together to present an exciting theatrical free outdoor event, The Baina Trampa Fritz Fallen,at Shaw House in Newbury on 21 and 22 September. The ruthless and cheeky rascals of the French theatre company will be showcasing their wacky rituals, surreal video projections, passionate tango, gleaming white suits, […]
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Neighbourhood Watch Meeting – This Coming Monday
The next Neighbourhood Watch Meeting is being held on Monday 20 August 2018 at 7.30 pm in West Berkshire Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury. There will be a talk by Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue who help the Police search for high risk vulnerable missing persons. Christine McElhill, Community Banker for NatWest who deals with […]
Former Kings member Kayla Bell selected for Team GB, Women’s Squad for 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships
Former Thames Valley Kings member Kayla Bell will join the squad for the 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships, which take place in Hamburg, Germany from 16-26 August. Kayla who grew up in Thatcham will be part of the 12 athletes selected which makes up a youthful squad, with an average age of just 23. The […]
Over 3,000 Children join Mischief Makers at West Berkshire Libraries
7 years ago
West Berkshire Libraries are calling for all 4-11 year olds to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Mischief Makers, Summer Reading Challenge 2018. To complete the Challenge, children need to borrow and read any six library books between now and the end of September. The theme for the 2018 Summer […]
Get Your Coat with this new travel app
7 years ago
West Berkshire Council has been working with Safer Roads Berkshire* to create ‘Get your Coat’, a useful free phone app which provides ‘intelligent travel planning’ to help you get home safely after a night out. The app allows users to choose a designated driver in advance from their contacts. When the time comes to leave, […]
Best-selling children’s book live on stage at the Corn Exchange
7 years ago
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 […]
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 […]