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9 days of free arts and community events. With author talks on heritage, fiction and non fiction, music events from Cold Ash Brass Band to open mic acoustic nights, family events such as Thatcham Apple Day , Art, Photographic and Craft Exhibitions and much much more.
A collection of work from the artists and authors of LiterArties.
LiterArties are a group of Oxfordshire writer-artists, all published authors and exhibiting artists. Some are professional artists, others are amateurs with varying degrees of training, and all of us are passionate, inspired and visionary about capturing our creativity.
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Join Dennis Hamley and Alan Kestner for A return to story telling workshop
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Author Dennis Hamley launches his new book
‘The Hare Trilogy’
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Meet the Artists & Authors
Free admission to the Museum but donations welcome.
Jen Gash, Sky Landscape Artist of the Year 2018, exhibits sketches and paintings showing the Macedonian landscape where Stanley Spencer served.
Jen’s prize was a commission from the Imperial War Museum to create a painting of the Kosturino ridge in Macedonia; the site of a significant battle in December 1915.
Jen travelled to Macedonia in the autumn of 2018 and her finished painting is hanging in the Imperial War Museum, North. Jen created many other pieces of work as part of her trip and this unique exhibition provides new “eyes” into the landscape of Macedonia, old and new, as she followed in the footsteps of Stanley Spencer.
Knit & Natter at Burghfield Library
Drop in and bring your knitting with you.
Starts Wednesday 16 May, then fortnightly on Wednesdays, 2.30-4.30 pm.
For more information, please contact the library:
01189 833632 or email: burghfieldlibrary@westberks.gov.uk
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http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30281/Burghfield-Common-Library-Events
Quick Craft for under 11 years
Wednesdays, 3.30-4.45pm at Theale Library
No charge but voluntary donations welcome.
For more information, please contact the library.
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30287
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Love music? You’ll love the music quizzes at The Castle!
Go along on 16 & 23 October for the 1980s quiz, with cash prizes as well as supporting local charities!
Quizzes start at 6:45pm
£10 menu from 5pm
£3 entry per person
Please book in advance!
Spanning the decades and covering every genre, with trivia as well as lots of music clips, The Castle Music Quiz is a fantastic night out in support of a great local charity.
• Quiz starts at 7pm
• £3 per person
• Win cash prizes and vouchers
• Proceeds to local good causes
The Music Quiz usually sells out so book a table for your team now on 01635 283098!
To commemorate the 375th anniversary of the Second Battle of Newbury, we are holding a short season of talks:
The Second Battle of Newbury, 1644
Wednesday 16th October 2019 | 7-8pm | West Berkshire Museum
This talk by Dr. Christopher Scott will focus upon the campaign and battle that saw the Royalist army defending northern Newbury against the combined Parliamentarian forces of Essex, Waller and Manchester, and where the first Civil War could so easily have been brought to a dramatic early end with the capture of the King. Dr. Christopher L Scott is a military historian, battlefield guide and retired Director of Education at the Royal Armouries.
Tickets £5.00
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9 days of free arts and community events. With author talks on heritage, fiction and non fiction, music events from Cold Ash Brass Band to open mic acoustic nights, family events such as Thatcham Apple Day , Art, Photographic and Craft Exhibitions and much much more.
Come and experience LiterArties and their images and words…
Art exhibition in the gallery: 14th October to 2nd November
As artists our styles include a wide range of styles, subject matter and mediums.
As writers we cover a diverse range of subjects; from local history to transgenderism, psychological thrillers to children’s stories, gritty life to romantic escapism, and esoteric symbolism.
Collectively, we are not only published authors and skilled artists, but also teachers, mentors, publishers and actively working in many other non-arts related professions.
Free admission but check for workshop booking at the venue or on the www.literarties.com site.
Computer Lessons for beginners
Every Thursday morning at Thatcham Library.
To book a session, please contact the library: 01635 866049
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30286
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
A collection of work from the artists and authors of LiterArties.
LiterArties are a group of Oxfordshire writer-artists, all published authors and exhibiting artists. Some are professional artists, others are amateurs with varying degrees of training, and all of us are passionate, inspired and visionary about capturing our creativity.
. –
Join Dennis Hamley and Alan Kestner for A return to story telling workshop
–
Author Dennis Hamley launches his new book
‘The Hare Trilogy’
. – .
Meet the Artists & Authors
Free admission to the Museum but donations welcome.
Rhymetime/Storytime for 0 to 5 years
Alternating on Thursday in TERM TIME ONLY – 10.00-10.30am at Pangbourne Library.
For more information, please contact the library.
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30285
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
St Katharine’s House Care Home in Wantage hosts a Dementia Cafe every Thursday starting at 10 am.
This is a great opportunity for anyone in the community who has dementia or family members who are in need of support and advice. Please also feel free to just come along and support us and our residents.
Open to the public, everyone is welcome!
Hungerford
Craft and Chat
Every Thursday. 11.00am-1.00pm at Newbury Library.
Drop in and bring any craft with you.
For more information, please contact the library.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
“The Story of Afternoon Tea” with speaker Janet Summersby.
All welcome – open to everyone, residents & non-residents of Redwood House. Please phone if you need transport to be able to attend (use of the Handybus costs £1 extra, please pay the driver).
Entry £1 to include tea & cake; you may also wish to buy raffle tickets.
All Aboard Hungerford receives financial support from the Sovereign Community Fund
Rhymetime
Rhymetime for under 3’s – Thursdays, 2.30-3.00pm during term time only at Burghfield Library.
For more information, please contact the library.
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Chess Club
Every Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm, in term time only – suitable for children over 6 years.
Please contact the library to book in advance as spaces are limited:
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/35194
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Your opportunity to taste Dom Perignon, Bollinger Vintage and other high-class vintage Champagnes. Ever wondered what these great names really taste like side by side? If so, join us for this very indulgent tasting to find out!
9 days of free arts and community events. With author talks on heritage, fiction and non fiction, music events from Cold Ash Brass Band to open mic acoustic nights, family events such as Thatcham Apple Day , Art, Photographic and Craft Exhibitions and much much more.
Come and experience LiterArties and their images and words…
Art exhibition in the gallery: 14th October to 2nd November
As artists our styles include a wide range of styles, subject matter and mediums.
As writers we cover a diverse range of subjects; from local history to transgenderism, psychological thrillers to children’s stories, gritty life to romantic escapism, and esoteric symbolism.
Collectively, we are not only published authors and skilled artists, but also teachers, mentors, publishers and actively working in many other non-arts related professions.
Free admission but check for workshop booking at the venue or on the www.literarties.com site.
Family History Sessions
Friday mornings at Thatcham Library.
Free practical advice from the Berkshire Family History Society.
To book a session, please contact the library: 01635 866049
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30286
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
A collection of work from the artists and authors of LiterArties.
LiterArties are a group of Oxfordshire writer-artists, all published authors and exhibiting artists. Some are professional artists, others are amateurs with varying degrees of training, and all of us are passionate, inspired and visionary about capturing our creativity.
. –
Join Dennis Hamley and Alan Kestner for A return to story telling workshop
–
Author Dennis Hamley launches his new book
‘The Hare Trilogy’
. – .
Meet the Artists & Authors
Free admission to the Museum but donations welcome.
Pre-school stay and play session with bouncy castle and ball pit.
Buy tickets on the door – no booking required.
Dates
Every Monday & Friday (except Bank Holidays).
Price
£3.70 per child or £5.70 for two.
Everyone welcome regardless of ability to these friendly and informal sessions. If you have something you’re working on, bring it along – or just turn up and expect to be inspired by the things that others are creating.
Come along to this lovely country market if you are free on Friday morning and you will find wonderful chutneys, marmalades, cards, cakes and plants to buy. Take the opportunity to meet up with a friend in the Cafe.
Wantage Country Market is held in the Museum Cafe every Friday morning.
The best place to buy fresh homemade goodies such as jams, chutneys, cakes as well as home grown fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Craft & Chat
Every Friday. 10.00am-12.00pm at Hungerford Library.
Drop in and bring any craft with you.
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Hungerford
