How to Use the Penny Post Calendar.
To visit the calendar click here
Finding an Event
To find a specific type of event, click on Categories and select one (or more) event type (s).
To find events in a certain area, click on Tags to select one or more town or area. If, for instance, if you want to find activities for children in Hungerford, select the 'For Children' Category and the 'Hungerford' tag. If you want to see if there's anything in the villages surrounding Hungerford, also select the 'Hungerford area' tag.
To return to the complete event listings, click on the X in front of Categories or Tags to clear the filter.
Event Dates
Scroll through the calendar by clicking on the arrows either side of CURRENT MONTH. To select a specific date, click on CURRENT MONTH and a dropdown calendar will appear.
Event details
Click on the + sign at the bottom right of the event summary for full details.
How to Add Your Events to the Penny Post Calendar.
You are welcome to add events to the calendar. To do this, click on the green box '+ Post Your Event' at the top of each page of the calendar. All events will be saved as draft and need to be approved by us so please post your event in good time.
To add your event's start time, untick the box at the top that defaults to 'All-day event'. If there's a specified ending time, tick the box 'Add end date/time'.
Categories and tags
Please select the category/ies from the list provided that best describe your event. Don't worry about the tags – we'll add these.
Repeating events
If your event takes place over two or more days and has identical start and end times you don't need to do a separate event for each: simply create the first event and then email penny@pennypost.org.uk telling us the name of the event and the subsequent date/s on which it appears.
If any of your repeating events have different start and/or finish dates then this needs to be regarded as a separate event.
Adding an image
This will appear as the header image at the top of the event and so could be, for example, a poster. Bear in mind that small text may be illegible: information you want to convey should therefore be added into the 'Description' box when creating your event.
Commercial and non-commercial events
If your events are commercial one we may make a charge for featuring them. You can either contact us at penny@pennypost.org.uk in advance to discuss this or we shall contact you once we see the event. The distinction between commercial and non-commercial isn't always clear. As an example, we would generally not charge if you were organising a fundraiser in your village hall (even though you'd be taking money) but generally would if you were organising a series of classes for which you were charging. See the foot of this page for a bit more on this.
Extra publicity
We can also give additional publicity to your event/s, including on social media and in the various Penny Post e-newsletters. If we do not already have an agreement in place with you about this, please see section 5 of our Advertise with us page for more information.
Please bear in mind the following points:
• If you have paid to have your event listed in the weekly Penny Post newsletter you still need to upload it onto the calendar as this does not happen automatically.
• Please check that all the information is correct and complete.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that your event information is not misleading and is not in any way likely to bring Penny Post into disrepute.
• Penny Post reserves the right to edit or remove or not to publish any events if these conditions are breached.
* A commercial event is one where any profit is retained by the individual or organisation concerned and may include events where there is no admission charge. For example, a free yoga class as a taster for a course that will thereafter be charged for, a free-to-enter trade show, the opening of a shop and a professional theatrical performance are all commercial events. If the principal objective of the event is to raise money for other causes or if it is to provide information about or support for a voluntary or charitable organisation then it is non-commercial. A village fête, a charity fundraising event, a fun run and an amateur theatrical performance are all non-commercial events. There are obviously some grey areas in this definition so please contact us if in doubt.
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
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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
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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!
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/
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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Most of the shows on this day will be given over to memories of life in and around the Lambourn Valley from local residents. If you would like to get involved, please contact Chris Capel on 4legsradio@gmail.com.
You can listen to these, and all other, 4LEGS Radio programmes here and listen again (after the show has finished broadcasting) here.
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
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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.
6th-8th, 13-14th December, 10-4pm (10-7pm on 13th): Christmas Pop Up Shop
Selling knits, prints, jewellery, cards, foodie treats and fabric gifts, all made by local artisans.
Pop-up shop featuring work of local crafters and artisans – unique and unusual gifts just off the high street! Open 10am-4pm over two weekends, including Hungerford Extravaganza evening. Helping to keep a roof over our library. #happeninginthehub
Create your own Christmas wreath using different varieties of greenery and decorations.
You will be shown how to create a wreath, be given tips about working with oasis and learn about different types of greenery. You will be shown how to wire fir cones and cinnamon sticks, and will learn how to work with wired ribbons.
You will leave with a unique wreath for your home and something with which you can feel very proud of making yourself.
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/
Family History Sessions
Friday mornings at Newbury Library.
Free practical advice from the Berkshire Family History Society.
To book a session, please contact the library: 01635 519900
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Play Bridge
Beginners and experienced players welcome, every Friday, 10.45am-12.45pm at Theale Library.
No need to book, just drop in.
For more information, please contact the library.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30287
On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December, Trindledown Farm will be holding a Clothes & Christmas Gift Sale.
We have lots of brand new gifts for a loved one or to treat yourself. We also have a huge range of clothes from jumpers and cardigans to skirts and trousers and a great selection of partywear for the Christmas season.
The event will be running from 11am to 4pm on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December.
All funds raised will go towards the animals in our care.
Entry on the door will be £1
Rhymetime
For 0-4 years, Fridays 11.00-11.30am, term time only at Lambourn Library.
For more information, please contact the library.
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Computer Lessons for beginners
Every Friday at Hungerford Library – sessions take place between 12.00-1.00pm and 1.00-2.00pm – Booking is essential.
To book a session, please contact the library: 01488 682660
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Create your own Christmas wreath using different varieties of greenery and decorations.
You will be shown how to create a wreath, be given tips about working with oasis and learn about different types of greenery. You will be shown how to wire fir cones and cinnamon sticks, and will learn how to work with wired ribbons.
You will leave with a unique wreath for your home and something with which you can feel very proud of making yourself.
English Conversation Group
For non-English speakers – Every Friday, 2.00-3.00pm at Lambourn Library.
For more information, please contact the library.
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The Museum Book Group enjoy a wide selection of books with all members choosing their reading list then they get together in the Museum Cafe every second Friday of the month.
It is free to attend but we do ask you support the Cafe.
For more information and to join call the Museum on 01235 771447 or email vdmtourism@gmail.com
The Museum Book Group enjoy a wide selection of books with all members choosing their reading list then they get together in the Museum Cafe every second Friday of the month. It is free to attend please support the Cafe while you are there.
For more information and to join call the Museum or email (see above for details).
It is free to attend but we do ask you support the Cafe.
For more information and to join call the Museum on 01235 771447, email info@valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk or send us a message.
Craft and Colouring Club (for adults)
Fridays, 2.15-3.30pm at Theale Library (Starts 7th September)
Bring along your craft project to work on or your felt pens and enjoy a char while you’re being creative. We do have some materials for you to use, colouring pencils and wool etc.
For more information, please contact the library:
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Art Group
Every Friday, 2.30-4.30pm at Thatcham Library
Bring your paints, pastels or pencils.
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Over 60s Christmas Bingo and Afternoon Tea, 2.30 pm East Garston Village Hall
Board Games for Children
Every Friday, 3.45-5.45pm at Mortimer Library
For children over 8 years
This is a FREE drop-in session. For more information, please contact the library.
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