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.
The Fat Controller supervises Rev.W.Awdry’s classic children’s favourite – Thomas the Tank Engine on his ‘Day Out With Thomas™’ visits.
At Christmas, Thomas likes to take all his young friends to visit Father Christmas in his grotto.
A wide range of souvenirs is available in the ‘Thomas’ shop.
There is a Refreshment Room serving lunches, snacks and drinks also a picnic area where you can sit and watch the trains go by.
Christmas with The Three Billy Goats Gruff
What happens on Christmas Eve when the Troll is fishing for his dinner…? Join Garlic Theatre by a little stream in Sweden to find out!
A festive twist on the classic story of the three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish.
Garlic Theatre create a magical world to entrance and delight young and old. With beautifully crafted puppets, live accordion music, storytelling and lots of joining in.
An ideal first theatrical experience for the very young.
Suitable for 3-6 year olds but older and younger children are welcome.
Running Time: 40 minutes with time at the end to see the puppets.
Shaw House | Sunday 15 December | Performance at 11am AND 1pm| Adult £9, Child £7 (child ticket age 3 – 16yrs)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShawHouseEvents/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shaw_House
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.
Monday Rhymetime at Thatcham Library
Rhymetime for under 3’s at Thatcham Library.
Every Monday in term time, 10.00-10.20am.
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
For under 5s – come and join Music Mondays. Join in with traditional songs and rhymes accompanied by live music.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited so please book in advance by calling or e-mailing (see above), or pop into the Museum.
There is a suggested donation of £2 per family.
Duplo Play Sessions
For toddlers and preschoolers:
- Mondays, 1.30-3.00pm all year round
- Wednesdays. 10.45am-12.15pm half-term and holidays
An informal session to have fun with Duplo. Younger siblings welcome – we have a few baby toys to play with as well.
For more information, please contact the library.
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30287
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Get into the festive mood at The Queens Arms in East Garston with mulled wine, carol sing-a-long and festive Morris dancing from 7pm.
Join us at our breakfast meeting at the Chequers Hotel in heart of Newbury on alternate Tuesdays.
Each meeting provides plenty of opportunities to meet other local business owners.
As well as open networking there’s a 40 seconds introduction round, an informative speaker and three ten-minute 1-2-1 ‘appointments’ with other attendees.
Our meeting runs from 8am to 10am. Join us for a fabulous cooked breakfast buffet or continental and use the opportunity to get the word out about your business. Meetings are held every fortnight so if you can’t make it to this one there are plenty more to choose from.
Please note that the event costs £15 (including VAT) to attend. This is payable in cash on arrival.
Alternatively if you would like a conversation about 4N and how it works contact me, Mark Baker on 01235 250500 or email mbaker@seven-design.co.uk.
Rhymetime for under 3 years
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 11.00-11.20am at Newbury Library.
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Rhymetime
Rhymetime for under 3 years, every Tuesday. 2.30-2.50pm at Mortimer Library. TERM TIME ONLY
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Rhymetime
Rhymetime for under 4’s, every Wednesday in term time ONLY, 11am at Hungerford Library.
For more information please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Rhymetime for under 3 years
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 11.00-11.20am at Newbury Library.
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Rhymetime for 0-2 years
Wednesdays. 11.00-11.30am, term time only, at Theale Library
No charge, but voluntary donations welcome.
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/article/30287
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/
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.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
We’re holding a Kids Christmas Disco on Thursday 19th December from 6-8pm for under 12s. Parents are more than welcome to come and attend and the downstairs bar will be open for parents.
Upstairs we will have child friendly drinks, crisps and sweets available for them to buy. Fun DJ and a visit from Santa too.
Tickets are £4 per child and this will include a small gift from santa. Tickets will be available to purchase from the King Alfred’s Head from November.
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.
Messy Museum Morning – Christmas stockings
Dress for mess – disposable aprons will be available. You are welcome to bring your own apron.
West Berkshire Museum | Friday 20 December | 10am-1pm | drop-in, £2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestBerkshireMuseum/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksMuseum
Christmas Crafts for Children
Friday 20th December at Lambourn Library, 10.30am-12.00pm
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Rhymetime
For 0-4 years, Fridays 11.00-11.30am, term time only at Lambourn Library.
For more information, please contact the library.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
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.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Christmas Storytime Special
Stories and crafts for children 3+ years, with music for all the family.
We’re pleased to welcome Ellie from Hands on Harp.
This event is FREE but donations are welcome. Advance booking ESSENTIAL, please contact the library for more information.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Lego Club for age 5+
Every Friday & third Saturday of the month at Burghfield Common Library. 4.15-5.30pm.
FREE of charge, for more information, please contact the library. (Children under 8 will need to be accompanied by an adult)
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/35189
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
The Fat Controller supervises Rev.W.Awdry’s classic children’s favourite – Thomas the Tank Engine on his ‘Day Out With Thomas™’ visits.
At Christmas, Thomas likes to take all his young friends to visit Father Christmas in his grotto.
A wide range of souvenirs is available in the ‘Thomas’ shop.
There is a Refreshment Room serving lunches, snacks and drinks also a picnic area where you can sit and watch the trains go by.
Storytime for children under 5 years
Every Saturday, 10.15-10.45am at Theale Library.
For more information, please contact the library:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Christmas Crafts for Children
Saturday 14th and 21st December at Pangbourne Library, 11.00am-12.00pm.
For more information, please contact the library.
http://info.westberks.gov.uk/35193
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Christmas Crafts for Children
Saturday 21st December, 11am-12pm at Pangbourne Library.
For more information, please contact the library:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WBerksLibraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newburylibrary/
Follow Aladdin and his Mum, Widow Twankey, on an adventure from rags to riches, as they defeat the evil Abanzar and win the hand of the Sultan’s daughter Princess Jasmine.
‘Aladdin’ by TaleGate Theatre Productions is full of Eastern promise. Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness, audience participation and all the magic of traditional pantomime!
This fun-filled extravaganza is guaranteed to delight the whole family.
The Fat Controller supervises Rev.W.Awdry’s classic children’s favourite – Thomas the Tank Engine on his ‘Day Out With Thomas™’ visits.
At Christmas, Thomas likes to take all his young friends to visit Father Christmas in his grotto.
A wide range of souvenirs is available in the ‘Thomas’ shop.
There is a Refreshment Room serving lunches, snacks and drinks also a picnic area where you can sit and watch the trains go by.
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.
