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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
Monday, February 27
West Berkshire Council Offices, Newbury
7.30 pm
Talk by Graham Loxton-Best on A Day in an
English Court Room. Representatives from
the police and fire service will also be
attending to give crime updates and to
answer any questions.
There is parking close by and the evening
charge is £2. Anyone is welcome to attend
this meeting
Neighbourhood Watch meeting
Thursday, March 2
An Evening with Lesley Garrett
Corn Exchange
Newbury
7.45pm
Join Britain’s most popular soprano for a
delightful evening of song, reminiscences
and chat.
Lesley’s behind-the-scenes stories and
anecdotes will give audiences a unique
insight into her life on the stage. She
has performed on the opera and concert
stage both in the UK and internationally,
with artists as diverse as Michael Ball,
Renee Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn
Terfel and Lily Savage. She has also
recently starred in Carousel and The
Sound of Music and appeared on
television shows including Strictly Come
Dancing and Loose Women.
0845 5218 218
Soaring soprano
Saturday, March 11
Shaw House, Church Road
Newbury
11am – 4pm
Immerse yourself in history with a day in the 17th century. Discover what
life was like for those who had to take up arms against their fellow countrymen.
Witness soliders training to use swords, muskets and pikes and visit some
of the tradesmen and civilians who accompanied the armies.
Plus living history demonstrations inside Shaw House.
Entry is free
Picture David Muscroft/Shutterstock Inc
Civil War
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 27th March
A day in an
English courtroom
by Graham Loxton-Best
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
What’s on
To advertise
in the
Abigail
01635 564512
call