What's On and Things To Do Around Hungerford

Four great comedians take to the stage for our final show of the first season. Sunjai Arif, Matthew Baylis, Darren Mortibiy and headline Jay Handley, with MC Graeme Coulam, and a short open-spot from Tara Newton-Wordsworth

In a beautiful country house setting, this exceptional ½ acre walled garden was created from scratch in 2008. Designed by Robin Templar-Williams, the different rooms have distinct themes and colour schemes. Delightful arched clematis and rose walkway.

On Saturday 23 June Smoke & Mirrors are returning to Wilton Windmill for the sixth Murder Mystery and Hogroast. The event is also a fundraiser for the Windmill. It’s always popular and early booking is advised.

Classic English country garden of about 2 acres surrounding Regency Gothic former rectory (not open). Tranquil views over parkland, croquet lawn, large walled garden incl formal topiary, roses and unusual perennials, Mediterranean pool garden, wildflower meadow and fruit garden.

Come and grab a bargain at our New to You Sale! Items include clothes, books, DVDs, household items, bric-a-brac, children’s toys, kitchenware and much more. Hot and cold refreshments available all morning. All money raised goes directly to the center to care for the rescue animals.

This exciting valley garden, a work in progress, has elements all visitors can enjoy. A rose covered pergola, fabulous tulips, giant alliums, and a recently developed ’jungle garden’ with banana plants and canas.

Spectacular, contemporary walled garden set in 4 acres, designed by Pascal Cribier with influence of Mondrian and planted in blues and yellows, interspersed with vegetables. Unique red and green ’tramline’ garden. Red courtyard picking garden and new walled sedum and cactus garden.

This 5 acre garden encompasses a lake naturally fed by springs. A circular walk from formal beds near the house, leads along a woodland path, crossing a weir to wild flowers and specimen trees.

A searing drama of love and revenge, set in New York’s Italian-American immigrant community in the 1950’s . Longshoreman Eddie Carbone is devoted to his wife, Beatrice, and to their niece Catherine.

The Fascination of Colour, Surface and Pattern. An exhibition of paintings by Katie Tattersdill. www.katietattersdill.com This is part of the Art in the Foyer Season at New Era Theatre, in conjunction with Open Studios 2018 (West Berkshire and North Hampshire).

Lovely allotments and small town garden in the centre of Newbury. You are welcome to visit the allotments on our 120 plot site with the opportunity to talk to some of the plot holders about their methods. A variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers to see, some in greenhouses and polytunnels.

Pete Allen, described as Britain’s most exciting clarinet player and awarded with an Honorary Citizen of New Orleans for his services to music, presents his Reeds ’n’ Rhythm for a great afternoon of traditional happy style jazz, featuring Dave Hanratty (Bass), James Clemas (Piano), Dave Moorwood (Guitar/Banjo) and

Speed Dating in Newbury How speed dating in Newbury works By simply arriving at venue for the Speed Dating in Newbury event, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. They will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the evening and confirm how many people you will be dating.

Explore our historic woodland and find out more on a two hour walk with our Ranger and learn about its trees, history and the nature around. Booking Essential. Phone: 01793 762209. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join Blaze, the museum dragon, and listen to a short action poem about him followed by other activities including a simple craft linked to the treasure Blaze has found that day. FREE session tickets are available from 10am on the day – it is first come, first served basis as places are limited.

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

New weekend format for 2018 at North Farm Stud with the introduction of this Children’s Fun Show on the Saturday. Rings 1,2 & 4 to commence at 10am. Ring 3 at 1pm. £11 per class in advance (£13 on the day).

New weekend format for 2018 at North Farm Stud, Sunday is Open To All. Rings to commence at 10am. £13 per class in advance (£15 on the day).

This summer, Miracle unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.

Join us for one of our monthly Services conducted by our Parish Rector. Sandham is a working chapel having been dedicated on March 25th 1927 by the Bishop of Guildford. There have always been services on Remembrance or Armistice Day and ad hoc ones to mark other special events. There was even a wedding here in 1963.

An exhibition of artwork by Royal Army Medical Corps veterans. An exhibition of artwork by Royal Army Medical Corps veterans, supported by veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress, to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2018. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Come and listen to Jonathan Jones reading iconic First World War poetry throughout the day in the setting of this inspiring chapel created by Stanley Spencer. First World war poetry read throughout the day by Jonathan Jones. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for those over the age of 12.

Listen to the story behind one of the most important 20th century artists - Sir Stanley Spencer and how his dream of a "Holy Box" came to fruition.

’The mules and the ears thereof gave a certain feel to the place’. A talk exploring the role of mules in the making of modernity and their impact on Stanley Spencer, as soldier and artist by Professor William Gervase Clarence-Smith & Suzanne Jones. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Visit Sally Courage, Teresa Munn & Moya Tosh, local ceramic artists, united by a love of landscapes and the organic feel of clay. Sally works with coils of clay to create satisfying forms which evolve as the work grows.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run.

A 5k suitable for all abilities - or up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k! HOW TO ENTER: Online via the Race For Life Website below. Women of any age welcome. Girls up to age 15 and boys up to age 12 when accompanied by an adult. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose.

Approx 1 acre of gardens, incl herbaceous beds, shrubs, trees, semi formal garden, roses, oxbow pond with planted banks and thatched summerhouse. Tree lined river walk runs the length of the garden, leading to shrubbery. Also lawns and paved areas with planted containers. Far reaching views from paddocks.

FREE event - try your hand at a range of activities and sports! Enjoy the fun fair, take a wander between the avenue of stallholders including local businesses and charities and enjoy a range of refreshments. Parking is free. Highlights of the day will include the Hi-5 Fun Run, Thatcham Rotary Car Show and Dog Show.

This year’s Fete will be held in the gardens of Church Farm in the heart of the picturesque village of Hinton Parva. It’s a great day out for all the family! Come & enjoy a wide range of attractions including . lots of stalls - homemade produce, plants, white elephant, books & DVDs, crafts etc .

1740s mansion house later extended by Clough Williams Ellis in 1920s (not open). The formal gardens originally created around the house have been developed over the years to create a wonderful garden full of many unusual plants. Current owner is very passionate and has developed a fine collection of rarities.

Discover more about this reserve, its landscape and the treasures it holds, nestled in the small village of Letcombe Regis, near Wantage • Birds, bugs, reptiles, bees, butterflies, moths & small mammals • Nature craft, build a bird box • Den building & mud kitchens • For more details contact:

7 very different and beautiful gardens of all shapes and sizes will be open between 2-6pm. Delicious tea and homemade cakes at the church, art exhibition at one of the gardens and scarecrow trail. Tickets available on the day from the church just 7 pounds to visit all the gardens. In aid of St Mary’s Church.

On moving to Midsummer House three years ago, new owners created the garden using herbaceous plants brought with them from their previous home at Woolstone Mill House. Herbaceous border, parterre with new topiary, and espaliered Malus Everest.

Redesigned by new owner, garden designer Justin Spink in 2015, this 1½ acre garden has large mixed perennial beds, and small gravel, cutting, kitchen and bog gardens. Topiary, medlars and old fashioned roses. Treehouse with spectacular views to Uffington White Horse and White Horse Hill.

Enjoy hearing aspiring singers and vocal ensembles of all ages from 9 or younger to 55+ in this music festival and listen to the comments from our expert adjudicators Maria Jagusz and Julia Dewhurst Performances will range from songs from shows and films through folk, ballads, and lieder to opera, and will include

Wantage has Talent! Enjoy hearing aspiring musicians of all ages and listen to the comments from our expert adjudicator Liz Childs. The morning will be devoted to Brass and the afternoon to Woodwind.

Come to the Grand Finale of the Wantage Music Festival and feast your ears on a selection of some of the best and the most entertaining performances heard during the festival.

The railway is set in the North East corner of Coate Water Country Park and is operated by volunteers. We have 1 mile of dual gauge track, with our extension opened in 2016. The railway is suitable for children and adults of all ages (children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult).

Emma Langstaff, Transformational Health & Wellness Coach will be hosting this talk on why we should ditch the diets, exploring why diets don’t work in the long run (and can in fact be harmful and make us bigger than when we started!

2 mile circular walk around the pretty downland village of Hampstead Norreys. Visiting many sites of local history and heritage. Walk mainly over flat ground so suitable for most. Not ideal for prams or pushchairs or very small children. Dogs sadly not allowed.

Our Annual Beer Fest is back! 4 days of a superb selection of Real Ales, Tutts Clump Cider, Pimms & Prosecco Bar (outside) and different entertainment on each day. Thurs 21 June - Food & Drink Quiz 8pm Fri 22 June 8.30pm Karaoke/Disco with a Disney theme for those who love to dress up!

The route starts at the magnificent Uffington White Horse on White Horse Hill. A prehistoric hill figure over 100m long and formed from deep trenches filled with crushed white chalk.

If you love walking in the great outdoors then this is the event for you. Take on 20 to 26 miles of stunning countryside. Walk alongside hundreds of other strong women. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER.

Bi-monthly music gig. Next event - 30th June DOUBLE HEADER!! HEATHER JAYNE & THE RED SHOES plus SASKIA GRIFFITHS-MOORE Our usual format is a support and main act, but this time we are bringing back two of our previous support groups to share the bill with longer sets each.

Relax in the stunning setting of Avebury Manor garden as you take part in a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session with a local instructor . Parking in the main visitor car park is free for event attendees.

The Trust10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Avebury landscape. Join us at Avebury on the fourth Sunday of every month between April- October for a free, 10k trail run. Enjoy a challenging run with stunning views across the wider Avebury landscape.

Chat to head gardener Simon Brooks to discover more about Avebury Manor Garden or ask a question to solve a problem you’ve been having with your own garden!

Nicola Ford is the pen name for Dr Nick Snashall, National Trust archaeologist for Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. Nicola will be reading from and signing her debut novel The Hidden Bones which is published this June.