Friday May 25, 2012

What's On in Berkshire

Events in Berkshire this month


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Hello Dolly!
CMP present this beloved Broadway musical, with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman. HELLO DOLLY! is the story of Mrs Dolly Levi, a New York-based matchmaker who merrily arranges things... like furniture and daffodils and lives, and her efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-millionaire. Featuring well known songs like Put on Your Sunday Best and of course, Hello Dolly! An amateur production by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York more
Tues £12 (£11), Wed-Thur £14 (£13), Fri-Sat evening £15, Sat mat £11 (£10) £1 discount for groups of 10 or more. Advance tickets 07796 276888 or online at www.cmp-berks.org.uk
WIlde Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell  Berkshire RG12 7PA
Today and Tomorrow
Tales of Arabia
Deep in the wild forest, an unruly band of medieval actors have only one play to perform – and it’s rubbish! Can a mysterious ancient scroll filled with new stories save them or will its true owner hunt them down? A story of Dragons, Genies and cooking fat. TableNine’s ingenious style of multisensory theatre breathes new life into the classic Arabian tales. more
Wed 23 – Saturday 26 May 7.45pm (Saturday matinee at 2pm) Box Office 01344 484123 www.southhillpark.org.uk £10.50, Members £9.50, Conc. £8.50, under 12s £6.50 Contains scenes of mild peril.
South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell  Berkshire RG12 7PA
Today and Tomorrow
The Craft Coop Shop
A unique gift shop will be taking up temporary residence in an empty shop in Nicholsons Centre for 6 weeks. Craft Coop, a group of local artists and craftspeople, will be occupying the former Waterstones shop from May 16th until June 24th. The shop will feature local craft and food products, Vintage Café from local bakers Happy Cakes, workshop space, gallery area displaying work by local schools and groups, and an area where people can come and relax, perhaps picking up a free book (in homage to the much loved former book shop it occupies), magazine, doing a spot of knitting, or just chatting with friends. Workshops and creative activities are planned for all ages – ranging from collage making with toddlers through to crochet, jewellery, and lampshade making workshops, and a whole range of activities in between more
Open Wed. - Sunday 10am - 5pm (Sunday opening 11am)
Nicholsons Centre, Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead  Berkshire SL6 1LB
Today to Sun 27 May, Wed 30 May to Sun 3 Jun, Wed 6 Jun to Sun 10 Jun, Wed 13 Jun to Sun 17 Jun, Wed 20 Jun to Sun 24 Jun, Wed 27 Jun, Thu 28 Jun.

Robbie Williams Tribute Night
Formed in the Autumn of 1999 by singer & songwriter Marc Hockley, Robbing Williams has quickly became one of the most popular tribute shows in the UK. They have to date played over 1,500 shows in the UK alone, as well as live shows in Ireland, The Channel Islands, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Cyprus and The Middle East. And now on Friday 25th May 2012 this fabulous tribute act is coming to Blue Mountain. more
Tickets for this fantastic event start from just £15.00 and include entry, food, tribute show and DJ & disco through till 1am. For further information or to book your tickets, please contact the events team on 01344 312504
Blue Mountain Golf Centre, Binfield  Berkshire RG42 4EX
Today
"Deep in the afternoon" exhibition by Richard Conway-jones
Richard Conway-Jones trained as a film maker and comes from a family of artists. He has painted in Sweden, Austria, Wales and France and has most recently completed a series of small watercolour paintings of the River Thames. His studio is at Twyford Berkshire where he lives and works. Richard is inspired by French schools of painting from the twentieth century particularly the Fauves. His larger colourful works are on display at Dinton Pastures throughout the summer. www.conway-jones.co.uk more
Richard’s work will be on display in the Garden Room at the Dragonfly cafe, Dinton Pastures Country Park from 14th May – 31st August 2012. Entry is free and the artworks can be purchased from the cafe. For any queries email countryside@wokingham.gov.uk or call 0118 934 2016.
Dragonfly Cafe, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Hurst  Berkshire RG10 0TH
Today to Monday 25 Jun 2012

Howl Night
Listen to a talk on wolves and their vocalisations. Learn why they howl followed by a howling session (the wolves just might howl back at you.)You will also get the opportunity to view all twelve wolves, including the only Arctic wolves in the UK. more
7.00pm Priced at £10 per person. Bookings required on 0118 971 3330 or via website shop - events
UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Butlers Farm, Beenham, Reading  Berkshire RG7 5NT
Today
Hall of Sound Party Special
An evening of acoustic & plugged in music featuring the likes of Joe Blay and The Generators more
8pm, Adults £3, Concessions £1, Plenty of free party. Bring your own refreshments
Pangbourne Village Hall  Berkshire RG8 7AN
Today
Waltham Place Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Influenced by Henk Gerritsen, who collaborated with Strilli Oppenheimer to embrace a naturalistic philosophy which seeks to combine forces with nature, producing a haven for an abundance of insect and animal life, fungi and indigenous flora. The gardens feature naturalistic plantings with woodlands meadows as well as an organic and bio-dynamic kitchen garden and farm. Open:For NGS: Every Fri 25 May to 28 Sept (10-4). more
Admission £5, Children £1. Times:10-4. Telephone:01628 825517. For other opening times and information, please phone or see garden website. Open for charity.
Waltham Place Gardens, White Waltham  Berkshire SL6 3JH
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Best of British Concert
All are welcome to a show of patriotic talent at a concert to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee at Wokingham Methodist Church in Rose Street (RG40 1XS). The two evenings have a Best of British theme, and will feature the multi-faceted talents of church members; in comedy, drama, music and traditions of the British Isles. Refreshments including drinks, strawberries and cream, will be available during the interval. Proceeds from the concert will benefit two charities, Help for Heroes, which supports members of the armed forces who have been wounded, and the cancer appeal of The Royal Berkshire Charity, which supports the Royal Berkshire Hospital. more
The two hour concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £7, and are available from the church office (Tuesdays to Fridays, 10am-1pm) or you can call the ticket line on 07534 597655.
Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street, Wokingham  Berkshire RG40 1XS
Today and Tomorrow
Dementia Awareness Week - Reading
Join Alzheimer’s Society to learn more about Dementia. Zumba demonstration at 11am (Age UK). Fire Safety information available from the ’Firebus’ more
11am to 4pm Free to all
Broad Street, Reading (outside Sainsbury’s)  Berkshire RG1 2BH
Today
The Blue Beats pay tribute to The Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel
Come and see this well-known local acoustic duo’s great new act - a tribute to The Everly Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel. Two acoustic guitars, two microphones, great harmonies. more
9.00pm to 11.00pm Free entry!
The Highwayman, Monteagle Lane, Yateley  Berkshire GU46 6LU
Today


The UK’S biggest dance DJ Calvin Harris comes to Newbury Racecourse to Party in the Paddock
On Saturday 26th May 2012, the UK’s most celebrated DJ and music producer Calvin Harris will perform his first gig of the summer season at Newbury Racecourse to launch the sixth annual ‘Party in the Paddock’ series, a unique fusion of world class live music and exhilarating racing. The ‘Party in the Paddock’ event over the summer is in its sixth successful year and gaining huge popularity from music lovers across the UK, often doubling the number of spectators that would attend a raceday. The concerts are establishing Newbury Racecourse as a major venue for live music, conferences, business meetings and events, in a campaign to make racing more accessible and encourage a whole new group of racing enthusiasts. more
When: Saturday 26th May 2012 Gates Open: 4pm Concert Starts: 9pm Tickets from £30 The Exclusive Hampshire Stand & White Room package: £40 per person offering exclusive access to The Hampshire, the racecourse’s premier stand and home of the White Room After Party. Racegoers Restaura
The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire  RG14 7NZ
Tomorrow
Groove Instinct
May 26th - Jagz Soul – Groove Instinct One of the best soul and funk bands currently on the circuit. more
Tickets £8.00, doors 7.30pm
Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot  Berkshire SL5 9EG
Tomorrow
Reading Rail/Bus 2012
Transport Collectors’ Fair for all those interested in Railways or Buses. On sale will be:- books, photographs, postcards, models buses and railways (various gauges), die-cast, railwayana, timetables, publicity guides, ephemera, maps and much much more. more
Open from 10:30 to 15:30. See website for further information.
Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading  Berkshire RG1 8EQ
Tomorrow
Highclere Game and Country Fair
Now in its 16th year, the Highclere Game and Country Fair offers visitors a wide range of top class family entertainment over the weekend of the second May Bank Holiday. Set in the glorious grounds of Highclere Castle, the Fair draws visitors from across the Southern Counties, and much further afield. The Highclere Game and Country Fair is home to some of the World’s most prestigious field sports competitions, and attracts competitors from across the globe. The "Capability Brown" designed landscape provides a visually stunning, yet intimate and relaxing backdrop. All day family entertainment and fabulous retail therapy make the Highclere Game and Country Fair a great day out for the whole family. more
Highclere Castle Newbury Berkshire RG20 9RN  RG20 9RN
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