The Blues 5th Annual Pink Day is on 30 March; with celebrations of 90 years of Newbury Rugby Club. The Blues, donning their pink strip for the occasion fundraise for great causes whilst at the same time have a super game of Rugby. This year the Blues face off against Royal Wootton Bassett and look […]
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New Wedding Venture for Shaw House
Shaw House, an Elizabethan mansion in the heart of Newbury, can now be booked exclusively for weddings in an expansion of the wedding services available at the venue. Shaw House Weddings is now able to offer a complete wedding package in a truly spectacular location. This Grade 1 listed mansion is situated in beautiful grounds […]
Fresh Perspective and New Layout for The Royal County of Berkshire Show
6 years ago
The 2019 Royal County of Berkshire Show kick-started their countdown with a fresh new look that reflects the outcome of a visitor exit survey, which showed that Livestock, Food & Shopping and Attractions are the top 3 reasons people attend the Show. The organisers have listened and are excited to be releasing details about the […]
Great British Spring clean across West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council is lending its support to this year’s Great British Spring Clean. Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, the Great British Spring Clean is a national initiative encouraging community groups to become litter heroes, collecting and safely disposing of litter from streets and parks and recycling as much of it as possible. Over the next […]
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
6 years ago
Zoe Schwarz brings her Blue Commotion band to Arlington Arts on Saturday 13 April. Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion refresh the blues genre with hugely original arrangements, a great mix of old and new, virtuosic playing and, of course, Zoe Schwarz’s majestic vocal sweep and interpretive ability. Featuring Rob Koral’s unmistakable touch and flow on guitar […]
West Berkshire Let’s Get Active Fund launched
Community groups and schools across West Berkshire are being invited to apply for a grant to help improve local physical activity opportunities. The West Berkshire’s Let’s Get Active Fund was launched Wednesday 20 March by West Berkshire Council’s Public Health & Wellbeing Service, in partnership with Greenham Trust. The £40,000 fund aims to support initiatives which […]
Paul James plays Ace Space
6 years ago
Local boy and Kennet Radio presenter Paul James is playing at Ace Space this Saturday at 8pm with his new band The Drowned Lovers. Paul is best known as a member of the legendary folk band Blowzabella. Recently Paul made his first solo album “The Drowned Lover and Other Dark Tales” which draws on his […]
Late Night Traveller Encampment In Victoria Park
Latest Update: 11:30 am – The traveller encampment has begun leaving Victoria Park. 11:00 am – Two larger vehicles have left the park. NewburyTC have confirmed stepped up Security at other sites across the town. 09:00 am: A Traveller encampment was set up late last night in Victoria Park. Access to the park, made by […]
Visitor Information Point installed at Newbury Library
6 years ago
A new Visitor Information Point has been installed at Newbury Library. This easy to use device has a large touch-screen with information about places to stay and eat locally, together with links to travel websites for bus, coach and train companies and local events. The screen also has a map of the Town Centre and […]
Thatcham Level Crossing Closure
Station Road will be closed at Thatcham Level Crossing overnight for 2 nights, from Wednesday 27th March 2019. This is so that Network Rail can complete the annual level crossing test. The closure will be in place from 10pm each night until 5am the following morning. During the closure, all traffic will be diverted. The […]