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Monday
Burghfield Common’s First Community Café All welcome Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road RG7 3QA 9:00am to 2pm (except Bank Holidays) : Not for profit venture run entirely by volunteers Email: cafeb@togetherinmission.org.uk : Facebook: @CommunityCafeB
Advice Club A 'One Stop Shop' of Advice, Information and Support for the Whole Community Café B, Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road RG7 3QA 9am to 1pm, Second Monday of Each Month
Baby Sensory 8:45am to 11:45am, Burghfield Common Village Hall, Recreation Road, Burghfield RG7 3EN
KnitWits & Sew'n'Sews 9:30am to 10:30am Café B, Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road RG7 3QA Come and join in. If you want to learn how, we'll teach you!
Ladies Fellowship 9:30am to 11am Mortimer Methodist Church, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Phone: 0118 983 4793 : Web: www.mortimervillage.org.uk
I.T. Drop-in Clinic Free Sessions Providing Impartial Advice On Any IT Issues Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road RG7 3QA 10:00am to 12:00pm (except Bank Holidays) Email: info@it-aas.co.uk : Phone: 0118 983 6421 or 07766 443311 : Web: www.it-aas.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/itasaserviceltd : Twitter: twitter.com/itasaserviceltd
Prayer Drop-in Session A mature Christian couple will be available in the Chapel at Burghfield Methodist Church to pray with anyone wanting prayer Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road RG7 3QA 10am to 12pm, First Monday of each month
Citizens Advice Bureau Burghfield Common Village Hall, Recreation Road, Burghfield RG7 3EN 9:30am to 1:30pm - Appointments only Web: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/volunteer_bureau_search Also in Tadley Monday to Friday : Phone: 03444 111306 or Web: www.basingstokeandtadleycab.org.uk
Seated Yoga For The over 50s Blands Court, Reading Road, Burghfield Common RG7 3BZ 11am on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. £2 per session
A stimuli based experience for non-mobile babies & young children with extra developmental needs 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road, Tadley RG26 4HN For term dates and sessions in Calcot or Winkfield Row - Email: contact@stagesnotages.com Web: www.stagesnotages.com
Alana House runs drop-in sessions where women can come and meet other women, talk things through, have a cuppa and support each other 12.30pm – 2.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2 Southern Court, South Street, Reading RG1 4QS Phone: 0118 9217640 : Email: Alana.house@pactcharity.org : Web: pactcharity.org
All Your Yesterdays - Regular Events For Older People - Carers Welcome 1:45pm to 3:15pm, Fun Quiz - 1st Monday of Each Month 1:45pm to 3:15pm, Let's Talk About The Old Days - 3rd Monday of Each Month Please Call 0118 930 3207 or Email thealelibrary@westberks.gov.uk in advance if you want to attend
StageAbility Drama Classes Drama classes for children from age 4 to 16 Burghfield Common Village Hall 5pm to 8.30pm, Term Time: Phone: 0118 933 3791 or 07721 565898 : Web: www.berkshire.stageability.co.uk Email: jackie@berkshire.stageability.co.uk : Facebook www.facebook.com/stageabilityberks
Indoor Cycling Classes 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Mortimer West End Village Hall, Church Road, Mortimer West End RG7 2HZ Phone: 07842 833526 : Email: craigsmithindoorcycling@outlook.com
Walking for Health - Mortimer Meet at the Community Centre Car Park, The Street, Mortimer 7pm, Evenings mid-April to October, approx 3.5 miles. Details: www.westberks.gov.uk/wfh : Email: walking@westberks.gov.uk
Circuit Training Anyone welcome Willink Leisure Centre 7pm to 8pm. Phone: 0118 983 3234
Achoired Taste A Choir from Burghfield Burghfield St. Mary's School We practice on Monday nights during school term time from 7pm to 8.30pm. Email: Diane.m.woodward@btinternet.com
Ballroom & Latin American Dancing Burghfield Community Sports Association 7.00pm Beginners : 7.45pm Variations : 8.30pm General Dancing Members £3, Non-members £4 Contact: 0118 983 3423 : Email: burghfieldcsa@burghfieldcsa.co.uk
Burghfield 2402 Squadron Air Training Corps 19:30 to 21:30, Monday and Wednesday all year round Willink School Site, near the Public Library Email: 2402@aircadets.org : Facebook: www.facebook.com/2402-Burghfield-Sqn-ATC-148179078560766/
Ladies Bible Study 7:30pm to 9:30pm Mortimer Methodist Church, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Phone: 0118 983 4793 : Web: www.mortimervillage.org.uk
All Stars Theatre Academy Every Monday during term time Adult Classes, Ballet, Tap and Zumba Fitness 7.30pm onwards, Burghfield Common Village Hall : Web: www.allstardance.co.uk : Click here for other Class locations
Mortimer & District Flower Circle 7.45pm. 2nd Monday of each month St John's Church Hall, West End Road, Mortimer Common, RG7 3TF Web: www.bbando.org.uk : Phone: 0750 192 6883
Tuesday
Postnatal Yoga for Mum & Baby 10:45am to 12:45pm, Burghfield Common Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN Small Friendly Classes. Check Web Site For Prices and Dates Phone/Text: 07852 954122 : Web: www.calmbirths.uk : Email: hannah@calmbirths.uk
Circuit Training Burghfield Common Village Hall 9:15am to 10:30am - Term time only : Information: traceytolson32@gmail.com
NatWest Community Banker 1pm to 2:30pm, The BaoBab, 3 West End Road, Mortimer Common RG7 3TB See Flyer for more details
Walking for Health - Mortimer Meet at the Community Centre Car Park, The Street, Mortimer 9:45am approx 5 miles. 10am approx 3.5 miles. 10:30am approx 1.75 miles. Details: www.westberks.gov.uk/wfh : Email: walking@westberks.gov.uk
Walking Football 10am, Fairground opposite the Horse and Groom Older Gentlemen wanting to keep fit and enjoy other older men's company. No sticks or pads needed Phone: 0118 933 2799
Community Coffee Morning, 10am to 11am, First Tuesday of Every Month Blands Court, Reading Road, Burghfield Common RG7 3BZ Come along for a cuppa and a friendly chat. Everyone Welcome Tea/coffee, biscuits and hot snacks available. Raffle, bric-a-brac and second hand clothes for sale. Donations of good-quality items to sell gratefully accepted.
Burghfield Toy Library - Term Time Only A Service Run by Volunteers Providing Toys to Local Families 10am to 11:30am, Mortimer Methodist Church, 17 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Toy Hire from 50p Per Month : Details: www.facebook.com
Young-at-Heart Seated Zumba for the Over 50s Blands Court, Reading Road, Burghfield Common RG7 3BZ 11:15 am every Tuesday (apart from the 1st Tuesday in the month). £2 per session.
The Well Baby Clinic 12.30pm until 2pm St Oswalds Church Hall, Abbey Park, Burghfield Common RG7 3HQ
Women's Fellowship Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Royal British Legion Burghfield Branch BR1794 4th Tuesday of Each Month except August and December 7pm, Burghfield Community & Sports Association, James Lane, Burghfield RG30 3RS Membership Secretary: 0118 983 2320 or Email jane.steeds@btinternet.com
Language Classes French, Spanish, Polish, EFL, Italian The Willink School 7.00pm to 9.00 pm : £75 per 10 weeks courses : Details: 0118 983 2030
Burghfield WI - Second Tuesday of the Month 7:30pm, Burghfield Common Village Hall Visitors Very Welcome Web: www.burghfieldwi.org.uk
Indoor Cycling Classes 7:45pm to 8:45pm, Mortimer West End Village Hall, Church Road, Mortimer West End RG7 2HZ Phone: 07842 833526 : Email: craigsmithindoorcycling@outlook.com
Mens Bible Study 8pm to 9:30pm Mortimer Methodist Church, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Phone: 0118 983 4793 : Web: www.mortimervillage.org.uk
Dru Yoga St Mary's Parish Centre, Church Lane, Burghfield RG30 3TG 7:30pm – 9:00pm : £34 for 5 consecutive weeks or £8.50p per drop-in class : See www.juliebushell.co.uk for more details
Evenings - Sequence Dancing Burghfield Community Sports Association 7pm. Admission £3 : Contact: 0118 983 3423 : Web:www.burghfieldcsa.co.uk : Email: burghfieldcsa@burghfieldcsa.co.uk
Wednesday
Burghfield Common’s First Community Café All Welcome Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road RG7 3QA 9:00am to 12:00pm (except Bank Holidays) : Not for profit venture run entirely by volunteers Email: cafeb@togetherinmission.org.uk : Facebook: @CommunityCafeB
Hatha Yoga, Open to Both Genders, All Abilities and Ages 9:45am to 11:30am, Burghfield Common Village Hall Except 1st Wednesday of the Month Phone: 0118 950 4272 or 07736 287 555 : Email: janetdacre@hotmail.com
The Anderson Hill Day Centre Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am to 2pm Bland's Court, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading RG7 3BZ Meet new friends, share conversations, games and activities. Morning Coffee and freshly prepared Lunch Details: 0118 983 3664
Alana House runs drop-in sessions where women can come and meet other women, talk things through, have a cuppa and support each other 12.30pm – 2.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2 Southern Court, South Street, Reading RG1 4QS Phone: 0118 9217640 : Email: Alana.house@pactcharity.org : Web: pactcharity.org
Singing for the Brain with West Berkshire Alzheimer's Society For people with Dementia and their Carers Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall Every other Wednesday during term time : 1:30pm to 3:00pm Web: www.alzheimers.org.uk Phone: 01635 500869: Email: westberkshire@alzheimers.org.uk
The Great British Pie and Pints - Gentlemen Only 12 noon, 1st Wednesday each month, by arrangement The Horse and Groom, The Street, Mortimer, Reading RG7 3RD Contact: Alan Fisher, 07887 603 798
Aerobics Garland School, Burghfield Common 6pm to 7pm No need to book, just turn up
Weightwatchers 6pm, Burghfield Common Village Hall Phone: 0345 677 7788 : Web: www.weightwatchers.co.uk
Adult Drama Tuition Class *Ages 12+, No Maximum Age Limit* Mortimer Village Hall Mid-week 6pm to 7.45pm : For adults and young adults on their way to drama school, or just help passionate Thespians improve their acting skills. Classes will work on different acting techniques, improv and scripts from stage and screen to improve overall skills. Click here for more information or Phone 07746 530190 or Email: dramatuition@hotmail.co.uk
Reading Scrabble Club 7:15pm to 10:15pm, Beansheaf Community Centre, Charrington Road, Reading RG31 7AW £4 per Evening. Call first to check space availability. Facebook: @ReadingScrabbleClub : Phone: 0118 941 8707
Mortimer 2012 WI - First Wednesday of the Month 7:30pm, Mortimer Community Centre on the Fairground Web: www.thewi.org.uk
Sulhamstead & Ufton Womens Institute - Third Wednesday of the Month 7:30pm Sulhamstead Village Hall, Sulhamstead Hill RG7 4DD Web: www.thewi.org.uk
Our Meetings are generally held on the Fourth Wednesday of every month in the Community Centre at 7:30pm until about 9pm. Check on our website or on the village noticeboards for information on the forthcoming Meeting which will appear approximately 10 days before.
The Friendly Firs Group, *Ladies Club* Burghfield Common Village Hall Meets weekly except August and seasonal holidays: From 7.30pm to 10.00pm : Information: 0118 983 2852
Burghfield 2402 Squadron Air Training Corps 19:30 to 21:30, Monday and Wednesday all year round Willink School Site, near the Public Library Email: 2402@aircadets.org : Facebook: www.facebook.com/2402-Burghfield-Sqn-ATC-148179078560766/
Evenings - Ginger Jive Burghfield Community Sports Association 8pm to 11pm : See www.gingerjive.com for details
Thursday
Dance-based fitness class which uses Latin and Ballroom dance steps to get yourself fit 9:30am to 10:30am, Burghfield Community Sports Association. £6 per session Phone 07970 555 154 or Web: www.fitstepswithmichelle.co.uk
Time 4 U - Oasis for Women - Every Thursday During Term Time 9:45am to 11:45am, The Schoolroom, The Chapel, Padworth Common RG7 4WE Enjoy each others company over coffee and cake, to walk, talk, to enjoy some pampering or be creative Details: www.mortimervillage.org.uk
Alana House runs drop-in sessions where women can come and meet other women, talk things through, have a cuppa and support each other 12.30pm – 2.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 2 Southern Court, South Street, Reading RG1 4QS Phone: 0118 9217640 : Email: Alana.house@pactcharity.org : Web: pactcharity.org
Rhymetime, Burghfield Common Library Free drop in session for babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children 2:30pm to 3pm, during term time Come along for a fun half hour of nursery rhymes and action songs
All Stars Theatre Academy Every Thursday during term time. Dance classes for 2.5yrs upwards Burghfield Common Village Hall 3:30pm to 8:30pm : Web: www.allstardance.co.uk : Click here for other Class locations
Slimming World Burghfield Common Village Hall, Recreation Road, Burghfield RG7 3EN 9:30am and 11:30am : Contact: 07769 201106 : Web: www.slimmingworld.com
Slimming World Burghfield Common Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road RG7 3QA 5:30pm and 7:30pm : Contact: 07769 201106 : Web: www.slimmingworld.com
Kettlebell Class 6:45pm, Recreation Ground, Recreation Road, Burghfield Common £8 PAYG, Eight sessions £56, Six sessions £42 Details - Web: www.vanessapt.com : Email: vanessaelliott@vanessapt.com : Text 07903 459695
During Term Time 7:30pm to 9:30pm, St Mary's Parish Centre, Church Lane, Burghfield RG30 3TG We usually pursue our own projects but are happy to offer tips and advice Phone: 07856 815 647 : Email: njstewart@talk21.com
Burghfield Camera Club 7:45pm for an 8.00pm, St Oswald's Hall, Abbey Park RG7 3HQ Normal Club Meetings First and Third Thursdays of Each Month, Workshops Fourth Thursday of Each Month Information: debbybcc@gmail.com : Web: www.burghfieldcameraclub.co.uk
Dru Yoga St Mary's Parish Centre, Church Lane, Burghfield RG30 3TG 7:30pm – 9:00pm : £34 for 5 consecutive weeks or £8.50p per drop-in class : See www.juliebushell.co.uk for more details
Friday
Mortimer Police Station - Open Every Friday Interested in Volunteering at Mortimer Police Station? Contact Thames Valley Police on 101 Twitter: @ThamesVP
Burghfield Common Mothers and Toddlers Group Burghfield Common Village Hall 9:30am to 11:30am during term time : £2 per family, first time free. Drinks and snacks for adults and children included. Facebook: Burghfield Common Toddler Group
SUN Toddler Group - During Term Time 9:30am to 11:30am, Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet Village Hall Come and Join Us for Play, Craft & Refreshments in a Relaxed, Friendly Atmosphere
The Anderson Hill Day Centre Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am to 2pm Bland's Court, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading RG7 3BZ Meet new friends, share conversations, games and activities. Morning Coffee and freshly prepared Lunch Details: 0118 983 3664
Burghfield and Mortimer Food Bank Centre Drop-In 1pm to 3pm Leonard Rooms, St Oswalds RC Church, Abbey Park, Burghfield Common RG7 3HQ Web: westberks.foodbank.org.uk : Phone: 07955 626621 : Email: info@westberks.foodbank.org.uk
Friday Afternoon Club - Adults Only 1:00pm to 3:00pm Mortimer Methodist Church, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Phone: 0118 983 4793 : Web: www.mortimervillage.org.uk
Memory Cafe - Memory & Alzheimer's Cafés South East Supported by Home Instead Senior Care Basingstoke Main Road Methodist Church, Tadley RG26 3NJ 3rd Friday of every month 2:00pm until 3:30pm Phone: 01256 840660 : Web: www.memorycafes.org.uk : Email: sally.regan@homeinstead.co.uk
Board Games for Children Over Eight Years of Age - Free Drop-in Session, Every Friday 3:45pm to 5:45pm, Mortimer Library, 27 Victoria Rd, Mortimer Common RG7 3XD For more information, please contact the Library: 0118 933 2882 or mortimerlibrary@westberks.gov.uk
Ballroom Dancing 7:30pm to 9pm, Burghfield Common Village Hall, Recreation Road, Burghfield RG7 3EN
Walking Football Club 8pm to 9pm, Willink Leisure Centre Sports Hall, Burghfield Common Phone: 07733101548 : carolyn.tuttle@hotmail.co.uk
South Berkshire Concert Band rehearse every Friday evening 19:45 to 22:00 hrs at the Mortimer Methodist Church Hall Band details: Web: www.southberksmusic.org.uk : Facebook @SouthBerksConcertBand : Or just come along for a chat.
Saturday
Coffee Morning 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10am to 12pm Mortimer Methodist Church, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Phone: 0118 983 4793 : Web: www.mortimervillage.org.uk
10:00am to 12:30pm The Old Rectory Stables, High Street, Whitchurch on Thames, Reading, RG8 7DF Bringing together emerging and local artists with charity and community fundraisers to offer a mix of art and crafts in the relaxing atmosphere of a Saturday morning outing to the coffee shop. Submit work for sale, contact: gill@artcafe.co.uk : Web: www.artcafe.co.uk : Phone: 07795 571 671 : Email: info@artcafe.co.uk
Burghfield Toy Library - First Saturday of the Month - Term Time Only A Service Run by Volunteers Providing Toys to Local Families 10am to 11am, Mortimer Methodist Church, 17 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Toy Hire from 50p Per Month : Details: www.facebook.com
Free Craft Club for Under 10s Burghfield Library First Saturday of Each Month
AK Gymnastics Academy During Term Time Willink Leisure Centre Gymnastics classes for children aged 2 1/2yrs - 13 years Web: www.akgymnastics.co.uk : Email: akgymnastics@btinternet.com : Click for Class Schedule and Prices
Sunday
Sunday Service Times St Mary's Church, Burghfield Web:www.stmarysburghfield.org
Child Friendly All Age Service for the Whole Family to Worship Together Each First Sunday of the Month 10:30am, St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Burghfield Village RG30 3TG
Sunday Mass 11:15am St Oswalds RC Church, Burghfield Common
Youth Group 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5pm to 7pm Mortimer Methodist Church, West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TE Phone: 0118 983 4793 : Web: www.mortimervillage.org.uk
St Oswalds Church Hall, Burghfield Common 6pm till 8pm Web: www.thewell-church.com
Evenings - Social Dancing Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Burghfield Community Sports Association 8pm to 10:30pm : Members £2.50, Non-members £3.50 : Contact: 0118 983 3423 : Web: www.burghfieldcsa.co.uk/index.html : Email: burghfieldcsa@burghfieldcsa.co.uk
Diary Events
2019
April
Saturday 27th
Check Out Jumble Sale 10:30am, St John's Hall Mortimer, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF 20p entry fee and all items 40p or 3 for £1..just pay on the way out Jumble donations, particularly clothes, welcome at the hall from 9am
Sunday 28th
Island Sailing Club - Open Day 11am to 4pm, Searles Farm Lane, Pingewood RG30 3XB See Flyer for details Web: www.islandsailingclub.co.uk : Phone: 07881 491121
Tony Stace, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Monday 29th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - Jumping Into Spring 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
May
Wednesday 1st
Knit and Natter - Drop In and Bring Your Knitting With You Fortnightly, 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Burghfield Common Library
Mortimer 2012 WI 7:30pm, Mortimer Community Centre Resolution Meeting Web: www.thewi.org.uk
Thursday 2nd
Speaker: Robert Harvey, One Hundred steps to excellence 7.30pm for a 7.45pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.burghfieldcameraclub.co.uk
Saturday 4th
Raise Money for Your Charity by Walking With Us 9am to 1pm, Upton Court Park SL3 7LU Further Event Details on the Slough Together web page
Craft Club - Burghfield Common Library
Sunday 5th
Breast Walk Ever - Berkshire Full marathon, half marathon or 10 KM sponsored walks alongside the beautiful River Thames supporting Breast Cancer Research Web: breastwalkever.org
Friday 10th
Family Disco Evening 6pm to 10pm, The Hatch, Burghfield Entry is Free, but you can reserve a Table - seats 10 - for £5 Fully Licensed Bar for over 18s, Tuck Shop for Younger Guests Table reservations and further information: bekiblackberry@yahoo.com
Saturday 11th
The May Fayre Weekend Motown Gold - Supported by local band Deaf Dogs Doors Open 6pm for a 7pm Start. Tickets £16, Need to be Purchased in Advance Details: www.burghfieldresidents.org or the BRA Facebook page : Note - Tickets will not be sold on the night
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th
Saturday Evening - Music and Entertainment Sunday - Stalls, Games and Fairground Details in the BRA Facebook page
Sunday 12th
Burghfield Bake Off Sunday Entry: Adults £2 Per Cake, Under 16s 50p, Under 5s 20p See Poster for Entry Form details
Burghfield WI at the May Fayre 10am to 4pm, The Hatch, Burghfield
Duchess of Kent Forget-Me-Not Walk 2019, 5km or 10km 10:00am - 3:00pm, Beale Park Wildlife Park, Lower Basildon RG8 9NW Adult entry £15.00, Child entry £7.50, Family entry £42.00 Fundraising target £60 per person or £140 per family/team Phone: 0118 9550 433 : Web: www.sueryder.org : Email: dokh.fundraising@sueryder.org
Newbury Rotary Club Annual Sponsored Walk This year's walk will start and finish near to Greenham Common Control Tower Details: www.rotary-ribi.org : Email: walk@newburyrotary.org
Tuesday 14th
Gardening For The Brain 10:30am to 12pm, Ufton Nervet An event for people with Dementia and their Carers, having fun and socialising with others is a similar situation Details in the Flyer, or Email annabell.kirby@alzheimers.org.uk
Burghfield WI Speaker: Liz Reid, Little Forest Adventures Realising Dreams 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Wednesday 15th
Knit and Natter - Drop In and Bring Your Knitting With You Fortnightly, 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Burghfield Common Library
Thursday 16th
Speaker: Dianne Mannering, There were very few women on the First Fleet that sailed to Botany Bay, Australia in 1787 11.15am to 1.00pm, Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road RG26 4HN Web: u3asites.org.uk/tadley
Sunday 19th
DirkJan Ranzijn, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Monday 20th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - All Kinds Of Everything 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
Tuesday 21st
Speaker from Plant Heritage, Britain’s National Plant collections 7:45pm for 8pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.bdhs.co.uk
Saturday 25th May to Saturday 1st June
Burghfield Common Scarecrow Trail This Year's Theme - One of a Pair Pick up your Forms from The Post Office, The Co-Op pop-up shop, Wellers Web: www.scarecrowtrail.org : Facebook: @BurghfieldScarecrowTrail
Tuesday 28th
Royal British Legion Speaker: Colonel John Baxter CBE RE(V) (retd), The Staff Corps of the Royal Engineers 7pm, Burghfield Community & Sports Association, James Lane, Burghfield RG30 3RS Membership Secretary: 0118 983 2320 or Email jane.steeds@btinternet.com
Wednesday 29th
Knit and Natter - Drop In and Bring Your Knitting With You Fortnightly, 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Burghfield Common Library
June
Saturday 1st
Craft Club - Burghfield Common Library A Celebration of 50 years of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'
Burghfield Bowls Club Open Day Burghfield CSA, James Lane, Burghfield RG30 3RS Web: burghfield.bowls-club.co.uk : Phone: 0118 983 3812
Tuesday 4th
Royal British Legion Queens Birthday Lunch 7pm, Burghfield Community & Sports Association, James Lane, Burghfield RG30 3RS Membership Secretary: 0118 983 2320 or Email jane.steeds@btinternet.com
Wednesday 5th
Mortimer 2012 WI 7:30pm, Mortimer Community Centre Speaker: Annabelle Brash, Bollywood Dance Web: www.thewi.org.uk
Sunday 9th
Burghfield Family Bike Ride 10:30am for 11am Departure, Burghfield Recreation Ground SciFi Fancy Dress Encouraged Web: Burghfield Family Bike Ride
Tuesday 11th
Gardening For The Brain 10:30am to 12pm, Ufton Nervet An event for people with Dementia and their Carers, having fun and socialising with others is a similar situation Details in the Flyer, or Email annabell.kirby@alzheimers.org.uk
Burghfield WI Speaker: Lynda Warren, A Spoonful of Herbs 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Wednesday 12th
Knit and Natter - Drop In and Bring Your Knitting With You Fortnightly, 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Burghfield Common Library
Saturday 15th
Reading Water Fest 11am to 5pm in the Forbury Gardens, Abbey Ruins and along The Kennet, between Chestnut Walk and the Riverside Museum See the Reading Water Fest web page for programme details and opportunities for Stallholders, or phone 0118 937 2771
Tuesday 18th
Speaker: Tom Stone, Roses of Mottifont 7:45pm for 8pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.bdhs.co.uk
Thursday 20th
Speaker: Dr Helen Fry, The astonishing story of Trent Park and buggingNazi POWs. 11.15am to 1.00pm, Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road RG26 4HN Web: u3asites.org.uk/tadley
Saturday 22nd
Burghfield Box Kart Bash – Open Air Cinema Venue - Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Burghfield Common Matinee Performance – Greatest Showman(PG) : Evening Performance – Bohemian Rhapsody(12a) Web: boxkart.org.uk : Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk
Sunday 23rd
Burghfield Box Kart Bash - Soap Box Derby in Aid of Local Charities 12 pm to 8 pm, Burghfield Hill Enjoy a great family day out watching crazy Karts career down Burghfield Hill Web: boxkart.org.uk : Tickets on sale from www.ticketsource.co.uk
Pete Shaw, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Monday 24th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - Opera Goes To The Movies 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
Wednesday 26th
Knit and Natter - Drop In and Bring Your Knitting With You Fortnightly, 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Burghfield Common Library
Saturday 29th
Jazz Evening - Clive Fortune Big Band 6:30pm, Little Manor, Burghfield Village RG30 3TG Live Music including Jazz Standards, Big Band Classics and Contemporary Arrangements A hog roast and bar are available or bring your own picnic. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the night, accompanied under 16s go free For tickets please call 0118 983 2569
Sunday 30th
Reading Buses - Annual Charity Open Day All of the money raised for the day will go to Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens Details: www.reading-buses.co.uk
July
Wednesday 1st
Mortimer 2012 WI 7:30pm, Mortimer Community Centre Speaker: Mel Rees, My Family and Other Setbacks Web: www.thewi.org.uk
Tuesday 9th
Gardening For The Brain 10:30am to 12pm, Ufton Nervet An event for people with Dementia and their Carers, having fun and socialising with others is a similar situation Details in the Flyer, or Email annabell.kirby@alzheimers.org.uk
Burghfield WI Speaker: Sophie Fryer, Hats Off to Millinery 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Thursday 11th
Charity Team Golf Event, Sonning Golf Club Enjoy a coffee and roll on arrival, play 18 holes Team Stableford competition with shot-gun start at 13:00 See Flyer for event details Monies raised will go mainly to the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice and to other causes supported by Rotary
Tuesday 16th
Speaker: John Baker, Hosta Garden 7:45pm for 8pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.bdhs.co.uk
Thursday 18th
2019 Annual General Meeting Speaker: Ann Chance OBE, Her early years from Streatham Grammar to playing Korfball for England 11.15am to 1.00pm, Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road RG26 4HN Web: u3asites.org.uk/tadley
Sunday 21st
Paul Carman, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Tuesday 23rd
Burghley Summer Group Meeting Speaker: Alix Booth, The History of Punch and Judy
Monday 29th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - Floral Extravaganza 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
Wednesday 31st
Thrive Open Gardens, 2pm to 4pm, Trunkwell Gardens, Beech Hill RG7 2AT Come and Explore Thrive's 3-acre Gardens. Entry by Donation Enjoy a refreshing drink and some home made cake, pick up a plant from their sales table Details: www.thrive.org.uk
August
Tuesday 13th
Gardening For The Brain 10:30am to 12pm, Ufton Nervet An event for people with Dementia and their Carers, having fun and socialising with others is a similar situation Details in the Flyer, or Email annabell.kirby@alzheimers.org.uk
Burghfield WI Speaker: Thames Valley Air Ambulance 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Sunday 18th
Andrew Nix, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Monday 26th
Thames Valley Flower Club, No Meeting Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
Friday 30th
Thrive Open Gardens, 2pm to 4pm, Trunkwell Gardens, Beech Hill RG7 2AT Come and Explore Thrive's 3-acre Gardens. Entry by Donation Enjoy a refreshing drink and some home made cake, pick up a plant from their sales table Details: www.thrive.org.uk
September
Sunday 8th
Breast Walk Ever - Oxfordshire Full marathon, half marathon or 10 KM sponsored walks alongside the beautiful River Thames supporting Breast Cancer Research Web: breastwalkever.org
Tuesday 10th
Burghfield WI Speaker: Irene Manson, From Caversham to Chelsea 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Saturday 14th
Check Out Jumble Sale 10:30am, St John's Hall Mortimer, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF 20p entry fee and all items 40p or 3 for £1..just pay on the way out Jumble donations, particularly clothes, welcome at the hall from 9am
Sunday 15th
Elizabeth Harrison, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Tuesday 17th
Speaker: Stuart Lees, Adventurous container gardening 7:45pm for 8pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.bdhs.co.uk
Thursday 19th
Speaker: Tony Harris, When all the doctors headed for the hills just one remained. Nathaniel Hodges tells the story of the Black Death in 1655. 11.15am to 1.00pm, Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road RG26 4HN Web: u3asites.org.uk/tadley
Thursday 26th
Thrive Open Gardens, 2pm to 4pm, Trunkwell Gardens, Beech Hill RG7 2AT Come and Explore Thrive's 3-acre Gardens. Entry by Donation Enjoy a refreshing drink and some home made cake, pick up a plant from their sales table Details: www.thrive.org.uk
Friday 27th and Saturday 28th
The Burghfield Beer & Music Festival Burghfield Recreation Ground, Recreation Road RG7 3EN Friday 3pm to 11pm : Saturday 12pm – 11pm Web: www.burghfest.uk
Monday 30th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - Inspirations 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
October
Thursday 3rd to Sunday 13th
Dalai Lama Trek - A Five Day Charity Challenge Expedition Where: India : When - Start: 3rd October at 7:00am, End: 13th October at 8:00pm Details: www.tvairambulance.org.uk
Tuesday 8th
Burghfield WI Speaker: Simon Williams, Memory Techniques 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Thursday 17th
Speaker: Steve Herra Cunard from 1840 to 2018 - Glamorous Liners and Glamorous Stars 11.15am to 1.00pm, Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road RG26 4HN Web: u3asites.org.uk/tadley
Sunday 20th
Ian House, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Tuesday 22nd
Speaker: John Negus, Herbacious perennials 7:45pm for 8pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.bdhs.co.uk
Monday 28th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - Around The World 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
November
Saturday 9th
Check Out Jumble Sale 10:30am, St John's Hall Mortimer, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF 20p entry fee and all items 40p or 3 for £1..just pay on the way out Jumble donations, particularly clothes, welcome at the hall from 9am
Tuesday 12th
Burghfield WI Speaker: Sadie Shepherd, Feathers and Fur Falconry 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Saturday 16th
Free Prostate Cancer Check - A Simple Blood Test Could Save Your Life Rutherford Cancer Centre, 3 Collegiate Square, Shinfield RG2 9LH See Flyer for details
Sunday 17th
Phil Brown, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Tuesday 19th
Speaker: Iain Tolhurst - Market Gardener, Cultivating positive crop health with bio-diversity 7:45pm for 8pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.bdhs.co.uk
Thursday 21st
Speaker: Andrew Negus, Winchester from a collection of Iron Age huts to the splendid early capital of England 11.15am to 1.00pm, Tadley Community Centre, Newchurch Road RG26 4HN Web: u3asites.org.uk/tadley
Monday 25th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - Deck The Halls 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
December
Saturday 14th
Burghfield Santa Cruise Riding the streets of Mortimer, Theale, Burghfield Common and Burghfield Village to bring Christmas cheer and raise a sack-load of cash for Charity Web:www.santacruise.org.uk
Sunday 15th
Chris Stanbury, Aldermaston Concert Centre 3pm to 5:30pm, William Penney Theatre, AWE, Tadley RG7 4PR Patrons £5, Visitors £8 on the Door. Pre-Book 2-Course Lunch £8 - Phone 0118 932 3971
Monday 16th
Thames Valley Flower Club, AGM and Christmas Lunch 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
Tuesday 17th
Speaker: Ray Norton of Pudding Lane Nursery, Some planting ideas 7:45pm for 8pm, St Oswalds' Church Hall, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HQ Web: www.bdhs.co.uk
2020
January
Tuesday 14th
Burghfield WI Speaker: Julie Myers, Steps N Stetsons 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
Monday 27th
Thames Valley Flower Club, Demonstration - Absolutely Bonkers 10:30am, Calcot Community Centre, Highview, Calcot, Reading RG31 4XD Web: bbandoflowers.org.uk : Phone: 0118 9441 2635 : Email: anndurling@hotmail.co.uk Visitors £5 per Meeting, Annual Membership £42
February
Tuesday 11th
Burghfield WI Speaker: Angela and Graham O'Connell, National Garden Scheme 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
March
Tuesday 10th
Burghfield WI Annual Meeting 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN
April
Tuesday 14th
Burghfield WI Speaker: Jennipher Marshall-Jenkinson, Microwave It's Magic 7:30pm, Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road RG7 3EN

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