Out & About June 2017

To book call 01264 736 444 www.esseborne-manor.co.uk Raven: My year of dating dangerously by Monica Porter HOTEL & RESTAURANT Ladies Lunch Club Every last Monday of the month Esseborne hosts a Ladies Club where guests are entertained by interesting speakers after lunch. There is a set 4-course menu with a glass of wine, coffee and petite fours. £28 PER PERSON Monday 26th June

What’s on Find out what’s happening in West Berkshire and the surrounding area this month, with concerts, theatre, fetes, lectures, exhibitions and markets to choose from. You can find more detailed listings every Thursday in the Newbury Weekly News or online at www.newburytoday.co.uk

Town centre celebrations

June 11 – July 23 Newbury Fest

Six weeks celebrating all that is good about Newbury, NewburyFest is now in its sixth year. This is the event that takes over the town, with fabulous, fun activities for all the family. Just some of the events this year include:

June 11 Rotary Club Boules July 3–9 Shop Local Week July 4 Independents’ Day July 9 Day of Dance

ITEMS BOUGHT AND SOLD Open Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm Tel: 01635 37840 art, furniture, games, china, etchings, vinyl records curios..... 57 Cheap Street, Newbury www.ryans-newbury-antiques.com ASHFORD HILL WITH HEADLEY CHURCH FETE Saturday June 3rd on Headley Recreation Ground 12.00 - 4.00pm Music - Dancing - Grand Draw Stalls - Dog Show Bar - Café - BBQ Birds of Prey - Conjuror Face Painting Bouncy Castle and Slides Scarecrow Competition SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 59 books, silver, glass, jewellery, militaria,

July 15/16 Jazz & Blues Festival July 16 Newbury Carnival 2017 July 23 Waterways Festival – Beatlemania July 23 Get Active Day Fun on the farm

Stepping out with the West Berkshire Ramblers

June 11 LEAF Open Farm Sunday

Saturday, June 3, 10am Meet at the car park at Snelsmore Country Park, grid ref SU463710, for a walk via Donnington Castle and Bagnor. Just a couple of stiles and gentle slopes. 3.8 miles. Leader: Chris R Tel: 07979 804637 or 01635 226826 Saturday, June 17, 10am Meet outside the Swan PH at Compton, grid ref SU521799. Park consider- ately in side roads. Walk up to Roden Downs and the Ridgeway. 6 miles Leader: Joan C Tel: 07497 754404 or 01235 835618 Thursday, June 22 , 9.30am A Summer saunter around Selborne: Park free in the NT car park grid ref SU741334, behind the Selborne Arms PH. We’ll take the Hangers Way, then under the hangers to East Worldham, turning south towards Oakhanger and a pub lunch, then back to Selborne. Lunch at the Red Lion PH, grid ref SU769358. 10.3 miles Leader: Tony V Tel: 01635 230046 or 07413 480080 For more walks and information visit www.wberksramblers.org.uk

Across the UK, hundreds of farms will be open to the public, to show visitors how important farming is. The majority of events are free and activities may include tractor and trailer rides, farm walks and bug hunts and meet the animal sessions. Local participating farms include: Strouds Farm , Ermin Street, Lambourn Woodlands, 12noon to 4pm. Free entry, but other charges apply. Tractor and Trailer ride including a farm tour; farm trail & quiz; meet the animals; farm machinery on display; children’s activities; refreshments Coombe End Farm , Whitchurch Hill, Goring Heath, 12noon to 4pm. Free. Simple walks around farm, accompanied by a member of Nettlebed Farming Club, opportunity to ask questions, light refreshments, donations for children’s hospice Helen & Douglas House

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