3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (580+ words) Down at The Abbey returns to Reading Abbey Ruins tomorrow (Friday). The 2026 event is supported by Arts Council England and their Supporting Grassroots Music grant award. Created by award-winning independent Reading-based festival and event promoters Heavy Pop, Down at the…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (107+ words) newburytoday.co.uk Congratulations to The Queens Arms at East Garston over AA Rosette award for ‘culinary excellence’ Dedication to fine food and great service has its rewards. And the team at The Queens Arms in East Garston is…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (429+ words) A chance to enjoy a dose of nostalgia at the upcoming SAS auction… Back in the 60s, I longed for a Sindy. Or a Barbie. Or a Tressie. But all Father Christmas brought me was a cheap unbranded imitation. I stuck…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (369+ words) Thatcham-based business owner Cheryl Carroll-Smith was named in the UK Top 50 for ‘Skin Specialist of the Year’, placing 33rd in the country, while her business partner Andrea King placed 75th in the UK for ‘SPMU Artist of the Year’ at the official…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (269+ words) An aircraft festival scheduled to be taking place this weekend has been cancelled. Hampshire Air Festival, due to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome in Andover on September 12 and 13, has been cancelled with immediate effect. The company responsible for the event,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (141+ words) Some of the leading voices in women’s health and wellness are to join an event in Newbury later this month. Elevate will bring together what organisers describe as a ‘fabulous’ line-up of speakers, more than 30 independent brands and founders, and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (352+ words) Following the success of their inaugural year, when most events sold out, The White Horse Festival has announced its 2026 lineup. Tickets are now on sale. The White Horse Festival is a classical and cross-genre music festival that takes place in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (253+ words) The new season begins at Whitchurch Folk Club next month with award-winning folk singer and songwriter Emily Portman and friends. They will be performing material from her acclaimed new album Dominion of Spells, alongside songs from across her celebrated catalogue....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (235+ words) A brand-new natural playpark has been opened and is ready for the community to enjoy in Newbury. A downed oak tree has found a new lease of life in the form of a play unit in Hutton Close. The new…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (253+ words) Organisers, sponsors and supporters of N-Fest gathered at Newbury Racecourse on Wednesday to raise a glass ahead of the beer festival’s return next month. The special launch event brought together committee members and key stakeholders to mark the final countdown…...