What’s on in West Berkshire this week
Thursday
World Book Day celebration, Wash Common Library, Glendale Avenue, 2pm to 4pm, free.
Books will be available for children to take away and keep for free.
Friday
World Day of Prayer service, Newbury Methodist Church, Northbrook Street, 10,30am, free.
Theme: ‘I Made You Wonderful!’ from the Cook Islands.
Apollo Big Band concert, Stockcross Village Hall, Church Road, 8pm, £12 for adults and £10 for under 16s.
Kitty Mazinsky returns to sing with the excellent 17-piece Apollo Big Band. Tea and coffee available. You are welcome to take your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets available on the door or online at https://apollobigband.co.uk/
Saturday
17th Century Day Out at Shaw House, 10am to 4pm, free.
Living history with members of The Sealed Knot. Stalls and treasure hunt also available. Ear defenders recommended for people with sensitive hearing.
Sunday
The Berkshire Vet one-year birthday celebration, 10am to noon, The Berkshire Vet, Greenham Business Park, free.
Dog walk from 10am on Greenham Common. Cake and other goodies at the practice from 11am.
Monday
Poetry Club, Wash Common Library, Glendale Avenue, 3pm, free.
Sharing favourite poems by female poets.
Newbury Association of the National Trust meeting, West Berks Bowls Club, Pyle Hill, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, £3.
A talk by Al Sylvester, giving his experiences over two decades within the RAF Mountain Rescue Service describing the history and duties of one of the RAF’s only 24/7 all weather emergency service and their collaboration with civilian teams, Search & Rescue Dog Association, rescue helicopters and more.
Tuesday
Newbury Floral Society meeting, Royal British Legion, Pelican Lane, 2pm, £7 for non-members.
Newbury Floral Society invites you to enjoy a beautiful and inspiring professional floral demonstration at its monthly meeting.
Wednesday
Stockcross & Surroundings History Association meeting, Stockcross Village Hall, Church Road, 2pm, £5 for non-members.
Talk by Sue Ellis on Waterloo and the 1815 battles. Entry price includes refreshments.
