What's On Upton

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

HATHERDEN FETE @ Wildhern Field & Village Hall * Bouncy Castles & Inflatables * Beer Tent * Miniature Railway * Bowling Alley * The Dunk Tank * Dog Show * Refreshments * Sweet Treats * Cake Stall * Plant Stall * Book Stall * Bric-a-Brac * Kids Jumble AND MORE. Come along for a fun-filled family day out

10 acres of dynamic gardens which have been developed over the last 6 yrs to include magnificent mixed borders and a series of contrasting yew hedged rooms, hosting flame borders, a cool garden, a pond garden and new stumpery.

Jay Millers Circus, celebrating 250 years of Circus entertainment, returns by popular demand with an all new production for 2018. Its the show that all members of the family will enjoy.

Shappi presents England’s unsung heroine, Emma Hamilton. For too many years she has been known as just ‘Nelson’s mistress’, a bit of a harlot. (You get ONE job in a brothel and bang goes your reputation.

An outstanding concert style production showcasing the vocal talents of six professional performers who between them have appeared in the most prestigious West End musical shows of the last decade, including Beauty & The Beast, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar & Oliver!

Johnnie Walker MBE, the much loved BBC Radio 2 presenter, takes us down memory lane to the years of Pirate Radio. Johnnie started his own radio career on Radio England in 1966, jumping ship to Radio Caroline from where he brought us such wonders as Frinton Flashing and The Kiss in The Car Licence.

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End Cast are back with their hit new production for 2018, Land of Hope & Glory, celebrating The Best of British Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of The First World War.

Programme will include: Prokofiev - Visions Fugitives Op. 22 Rachmaninov - Selection of works TBA Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition For Further information please see www.andovermusicclub.co.uk

A fantastic new show featuring the best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie with sensational vocals, choreography, costumes and an awesome live band. Can it really be 37 years since George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed one of the most enduring pop groups of the 80s? In four short years WHAM!

Hailing from Cornwall, in the South West of England, Flats and Sharps blur the lines between Bluegrass, Folk, Country & Pop, gaining recognition for performing their own highly original songs as well as their renditions of Bluegrass classics.

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend! Presented by Andover Musical Theatre Company.

In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, multi award winning fiddle player Peter Knight has turned his full attention to his trio Gigspanner, and in the process established their reputation as one of the most genuinely ground-breaking forces on the British folk scene, inspiring Maverick magazine to write

Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love.

An opportunity to experience, live on stage, one of Rock ’n’ Roll’s original pioneers. Marty, whose career began in 1957, was amongst the very first British singers to play a leading role in the early formative and groundbreaking Rock ’n’ Roll years.

Andover choral society presents contrasting works by two giants of German 19th century music. Schumann’s rarely performed late work, the Requiem, and the unashamedly exuberant Liebeslieder Walzer, love song waltzes, by Brahms.

Visit Sally Courage, Teresa Munn & Moya Tosh, local ceramic artists, united by a love of landscapes and the organic feel of clay. Guest artists include - January - Julie Massie, with stunning porcelain wall pieces.

Brighten up your Spring by joining our Fun Quiz evening for all keen quizzers. The venue is at the Coronation Hall in Kintbury and the evening includes a great quiz night and a fish & chip supper. There will be a private pay bar with wine, beer and soft drinks available on the night. We plan teams of 6 to 8 maximum.

Step back in time in this 2 acre garden, created from an old walled farmyard and the surrounding land. Many of the original features are used as hard landscaping, incl organic vegetables, succulents, alpine bed created from the old concrete capped well, informal and naturalistic planting, wooded area and orchard.

Learn about the artistic medium of paper craft and create beautiful cards and three dimensional projects. Working with local artist Helen Mortimer learn about this varied artistic medium to create your own unique projects. Paper is very versatile and can be folded, cut, glued or layered.

Our jewellery workshops have been so popular we are pleased to offer an opportunity to progress your skills to the next stage following our introductory workshop in March. Working with local artist Helen Mortimer and building on skills learnt in our introductory workshop you can make a beautiful Lariat necklace.

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.

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.

Come and see 10 different local artists’ work all part of West Berkshire Open Studios in this very special setting. Talk to the artists about their creations, see what has inspired them and perhaps buy something special too.

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.

2 ½ acres. A stones throw from the River Test, formerly an estate cowmans dwelling, the front and back is a traditional cottage garden, but there’s much more! Through a gate in the hedge youll find a nursery, greenhouses, raised beds, cutting garden and orchard.

Market Square Group is very excited to be hosting the inaugural Hungerford World Village Market, located on the High Street of this truly delightful town centre.

Antiques & Flea Market. Selling antiques, vintage items, collectables and much more. FREE ENTRY. Cafe open all day. Well worth a visit to us and Hungerford.

Zoom Events is excited to be bringing their World Village Market to the beautiful town of Hungerford for the first time. Hungerford World Village Market will provide visitors with a fantastic shopping and eating experience as the 2-day street market creates a buzz in the town centre.

A plantswoman’s 4 acres, more exuberant than manicured with River Enborne flowing through. Various areas of shrub and mixed borders create a romantic, naturalistic effect. Wonderful old walled garden. Long herbaceous border flanks wild flower meadow.

This is a rare opportunity to hear the complete music written for the hugely significant marriage of Cosimo de’ Medici and Eleonora di Toledo in Florence during the golden age of Renaissance art and music.

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.

Newbury Artisan Market takes over the streets of Newbury on the last Sunday of the month. Think quality produce, original art, designer crafts & sizzling street food, all mixed in with family activities, music and more...

PETE ALLEN’S Traditional Hot Five Jazz Band performs a sensational mix of music and songs which includes selections from the commercial hits of British Jazz, Jump Jive sounds of the forties, popular songs from the fifties, sixties and seventies, Parade sounds of New Orleans and the Blues.

Commemorating 75 years since Shaw House became a school. Join us for a very special weekend where you will have the opportunity to access all area of the House which are not normally open to the public, from the ‘forbidden corridor’ on the second floor; the back stairs which was once only allowed to be used by the...

The Orangery at Shaw House will be transformed into a sculpture trail where you can discover artworks by local sculptors in this lovely historic setting.

During the first two sessions, we will show you how to record what you see and you will create a series of study sketches of the Shaw House building and its setting, using pen and watercolour, watercolour pencils and watercolour paint.

This increasingly popular fun event is being held for the 8th consecutive year at the picturesque Donnington Valley Golf Club on Thursday 17th May 2018, in aid of Parkinson’s UK Newbury & District Branch and other selected Local Rotary Charities.

An extensive developing garden within the grounds of a Georgian country house and estate, now becoming more established with further initiatives in progress.

This sponsored charity walk has two circular routes to choose from, a 2.5-mile walk or a more challenging 6.5-mile walk.

A garden for all seasons. An acre of rough ground has been developed over 40 yrs into a profusely planted, contemporary cottage garden in peaceful surroundings. There is a constantly changing display in pots, starting with tulips and continuing with many unusual plants.

Our "Annual Charity Sponsored Walk" is an event allowing individuals or groups to generate sponsorship income for their own favourite charity, club, school, church etc by walking a route marshalled by the Rotary Club of Newbury.

Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying up at 13,500 feet – the noise of the engines and the wind ringing in your ears with only the outline of distant fields below.

A 3 acre walled and sheltered traditional country garden, well known for its naturalised bulbs, special snowdrops, a sea of wild crocus, hellebores, perennials in harmonious colours, punctuated by box balls. Loved by old and young, there are swings and a treehouse.

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.

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.

Book now for Wasing Park’s Wedding Open Day -PLUS, half price venue fee offer Shades of Blue and Powdered White is the beautiful theme of this year’s Wedding Open Day at Wasing Park.