Out & About July 2017

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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
Town centre celebrations
June 11
LEAF Open Farm Sunday
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
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
Stepping
out with
the West
Berkshire
Ramblers
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
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
To book call 01264 736 444
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
Raven: My year of
dating dangerously
by Monica Porter
ITEMS
BOUGHT
AND SOLD
Open
Thurs, Fri & Sat
10am - 5pm
Tel: 01635 37840
art, furniture,
books, silver, glass,
jewellery, militaria,
games, china, etchings,
vinyl records curios.....
57 Cheap Street,
Newbury
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
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