What's On and Things To Do Around Barkham

Stephen Dale Petit’s playing style was described by Classic Rock Magazine as containing “The fire of Freddie King, the instinct of Jimmy Page and the soul of Eric Clapton”. It moved former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor to comment: “He’s got his own unique take on contemporary blues".

My Inlaws Are Outlaws - comedy play written by Devon Williamson Annie discovers that her in laws are outlaws.... and her mother in law has hired a mad group of assassins to kill her !!! How will Annie , a mild mannered librarian, outwit the best of the Italian, Russian and Irish contract killers.

This year Swallowfield is offering nine gardens to visit. A number are in the village itself, others are nearby, so there is a mix of walking to some, with those in different directions needing a car or bicycle to reach them comfortably.

Open Garden Day in aid of Cancer Research UK The Reading Group for Cancer Research UK are delighted to invite you to our Open Garden Day with Musical Entertainment on Sunday 10th June 2.00 - 5.00 pm at the Harris Garden, at the University of Reading.

Joseph Morpurgo presents his masterpiece: a boundary-smashing, 9-hour adaption of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Or is it?

Fri 25 May | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7:30pm | £16.00 (£14.00 concessions) plus maximum 5% booking fee from www.

An attractive ¼ acre family garden with a contemporary feel that has been lovingly developed by the owner over the last 12 yrs. The beautifully planted mixed borders are filled with a wide variety of shrubs, perennials, grasses and bulbs.

Location Thames Valley Park (TVP1&2), 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Thames Valley Park, Earley, Reading, RG6 1PT Dates 30th May – 3rd June 2018 The images featured in this exhibition have all sought to experiment with the viewpoint in order to present us with new and unexpected

Sunday afternoon jazz with the fantastic Mike Miller Trio and lovely food and drink. The trio features the beautiful jazz guitar playing of Mike Miller, accompanied by Lawrie Wright double bass and Nick Monnas drums. Together they create a great atmosphere. Not to be missed!

The Sonning Scarecrow trail returns this year set in the heart of the this picturesque Village. This is a most popular fun day out for all the family.

PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will also hear from one of our adopters about their experience and you will be able to speak with one of our senior social workers and ask any questions you may have.

High-energy actors, colourful puppets, amazing characters and fantastic songs combine to create AnimAlphabet The Musical. A brand new family musical unlike any other.

Come and join us for a celebration of summer in the beautiful grounds of South Hill Park. In the first weekend of June enjoy good food, performances from local and regional musicians, children’s activities and a variety of craft stalls to browse - entertainment for all of the family!

Come along to Beech Hill at 7.30 pm on Saturday 9th June to be delighted by a variety of much-loved songs about flowers and the countryside. "You can "tiptoe through the tulips" but "don’t sit under the apple tree" in our "English country garden"!

Dr David Peacock is a former teacher of politics and history at Padworth College, and also gives evening classes on local history at Newbury College and Reading University. He is Chairman of the Newbury Society. What’s in a name?

Former teacher, John Brearley, is a popular and charismatic speaker on Local History topics across Berkshire. Accompanied by slides and music, John will talk about the Civil War and the Commonwealth period through to the restoration of the monarchy.

Camberley Comedy opens its doors on the second Friday of each month. This regular comedy night launches on 8th June and we’re bringing you a great lineup of top comedians.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Peace + whenyoung. Artists performing: Peace.: Tickets avaiable.

Sunday June 3rd at Reading Station for free rides on preserved buses to mark 50 years since the end of trolleybus operation. Buses will follow original routes from 10.00 am. Star attraction expected to be - if all goes well - a preserved Reading trolleybus from Sandtoft museum.

After terrifying the life out of audiences for six years with the ’Zombie Shopping Mall Experience’, the the undead threat has finally been purged, but following the nuclear annihilation of the UK, something even more horrific has emerged!

Why are slugs and snails so slimy? Can you really cut, bounce or stretch slime? Come and find out in our sticky, gooey live science show! This entertaining and interactive show also has exciting demonstrations and experiments. Tickets for the show can be purchased from reception on the day.

This year’s event has everything one would hope for from a typical Village Fete. A BBQ will be running all day, the bar will be serving real ales from Marlow’s Rebellion Brewery, plus lagers, wine, Pimms & soft drinks.

A friendly twice monthly market, showcasing fantastic local food and drink, directly from the producers. You’ll find fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, high welfare meat, fish and eggs, delicious baked goods, cheese, fudge and more.

A traditional village fete with many attractions for children of all ages. Good varied food. Hog Roast , burgers, sausages, filled potatoes. Tea tent, bar tent a band animal attractions, a clown in residence. The prices are kept low to provide a good family day out at affordable rates.

Visit Hazeley Heath at dusk to hear and see the mysterious nightjar. This nocturnal summer visitor inspired a host of peculiar stories and strange country names like "fern owl" or "goatsucker", or the eerie "corpse-fowl". In reality, these birds are pretty odd as well!

Frankenstein Presented by SISATA Written by John Foster Directed by Charmaine K Parkin Caversham Court Gardens, Reading Set in a dystopian future, the human race is slowly becoming extinct.

A romantic adventure awaits as you wander by the meandering streams surrounding this Domesday Book listed mill! Explore many magical areas, such as the rust garden, the pill box grotto and the ornamental courtyard, or just escape into wild meadows.

Date - Sherfield on Loddon Village Fete 9th June Time - 12.30pm – 5pm Location - Sherfield on Loddon Village Green – Wild West Theme Cost – Free entry and parking. Donations welcome Join us in a wonderful family day out. www.sherfieldfete.org.

With our watery theme, we will be exploring songs and music about clouds, rain, streams, rivers and the sea - ending with some rousing sea shanties and the Henry Wood Fantasia of British Sea Songs (like the Last Night of the Proms) !

Shoppers at The Square Camberley will soon be able to challenge their friends to a game of ping pong while they’re shopping at their favourite stores. Ping Pong Parlour is open for business, and anyone is welcome to drop in and play on one of the tables available.

NCT NEARLY NEW TABLE TOP SALE When? Saturday 2nd June Where? Camberley Theatre Cost of selling: £10 Parent child ticket: £1.50 Tickets can be purchased in advance at tinyurl.com/2018NNS or on the door.

A BRAND NEW MARKET! **NOW OPEN FOR SELLER STALL BOOKINGS** HAVE LOTS OF unwanted, gently used baby & children’s items from birth to 8 years? IF SO, why not book a stall! You take 100% profit on the day and selling is so easy! SHOP WITH US and SAVE A FORTUNE!

BANK HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN ON THE RIVER Agree with Ratty from Wind in the Willows that there’s “nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats?” Then head down to the Sonning Regatta over the second May Bank Holiday.

Elvis has been spotted wandering the streets of Fleet, with a guitar strapped on his back and a bigger quiff than ever before. The King of music is back and for one night only he’ll be performing at The Lismoyne, he’s got the voice and he’s got the moves to entertain you all night long.

½ acre garden evolved over 25 yrs, many ideas for smaller gardens. Shady, herbaceous and hot borders, wildlife pond with many hosta varieties, vegetable plots plus a wild area, and views towards River Whitewater.

Spring and summer is the ideal time to see the azaleas, rhododendrons and heathers that surround the house. Bulbs, primroses and winter hellebores give ground cover beneath the shrubs. Climbers and a variety of plants continue a theme to make way for summer flowering.

Winchfield Festival is a wonderful festival of music which takes place over 8 nights in June this year. We have outstanding musicians playing a range of classical and modern music so there really is something for everyone.

Large garden of 66 acres with extensive woodlands and fine vista being restored with new planting. Fine avenues of wellingtonias; rhododendrons and azaleas, Italian garden, lakes, large water and rock garden, dry stone walls originally designed with assistance of Gertrude Jekyll.

Join us for our monthly craft fayre in Farnborough town centre from 9am to 4pm. Browse the stalls in Queensmead that will offering a variety of crafts and homemade gifts.

Chat to local volunteers and see how you can get involved at Rushmoor Borough Council’s annual volunteering event in Farnborough town centre on Saturday 16 June.

We all love Mr Toad!  Create a banner showing his adventures with his friends using all sorts of paint and collage.

Create colourful woven hanging artwork full of texture and pattern, inspired by the Museum’s collection.

Be inspired by the work of Barbara Hepworth to create your own artworks!  Help to make a giant sculpture from recycled materials and make a mini masterpiece to keep with weaving and collage. Add your creations to our pop-up gallery and then take them home for your own mini-museum.

Use Modroc and modelling skills to make a beautiful sculpture inspired by shells and then arrange it on a special plinth.