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FESTIVAL EXHIBITION
Open Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays (except Sun 13 July) from 2pm-6pm throughout the Festival.
A 'sampler' exhibition of work by professional artists taking part in the HADCAF Open Studios scheme.
Beacon Gallery, Beacon House, Bell Lane, Upper Green, Inkpen RG17 9QJ
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Here is the full programme of the events that made up HADCAF 2008
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Fri 27
June |  Lines of Inquiry An Evening with Simon Brett
The best-selling author of popular detective fiction, playwright, frequent broadcaster and writer of After Henry, the hit BBC TV and radio comedy series, talks about his life as a writer and performs his hilarious spoof ‘crime in rhyme’ drama, Lines of Inquiry. Simon studied English at Oxford University and worked as a producer in radio and TV before becoming a full-time writer in 1979. He is the editor of the Faber Books of Useful Verse, Parodies, and Diaries, and his humorous non-fiction titles include the series, How to be a Little Sod, and The Wastepaper Basket Archive. A former chairman of the Crime Writers Association and the Society of Authors, he lives in West Sussex.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
Sponsored by: Sarah & John Martin and Mike Meddings | | 224 |
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Fri 27
June | Peter Pan by J M Barrie John O’Gaunt Community Technical College
This year’s John O’Gaunt Community Technical College production involves pupils of all ages, and a few staff.
Tickets £6 (£4 concessions) from the school (price includes a donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children). | | John O'Gaunt School 7:30pm | | 223 |
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Fri 27
June | Hungerford Jazz Forum 6th Anniversary
Lots of opportunities for beginners and intermediate players to perform solo or join in with local musicians.
8pm till late - £2 cover charge. | | Royal British Legion Hall 8:00pm | | 225 |
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Sat 28
June |  Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sat 28
June | Hungerford in Bloom Hungerford Town Council
invites all residents, businesses and schools to take part in the Hungerford in Bloom Competition. Gardening vouchers to be won for The Best Garden; Hanging Basket; Window Box, and Door Knocker. Entry forms are not required - if you wish your exhibit to be judged please contact Margaret Wilson on 683758 by 21 June. |
More info: 01488 683758 | | 220 |
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Sat 28
June |  Belly Dancing Sue Ealding
Release your inner goddess – and discover movement you never knew you had! – in this fun ‘taster’ session with Sue, who teaches a weekly belly dance class in Hungerford.
No tickets required – just turn up and join in! | The Croft Hall 11:00am - 12:30
Sponsored by: Thermatek, Christine Ealding and Charles Lucas & Marshall (Newbury) | | 216 |
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Sat 28
June | Rotary Family Fun Day Rotary Club of Hungerford
Summer fun and entertainment: Grand Draw, bottle hoopla, plate smashing, catch the egg, display by Tara Burden and her dance group, tombola, bric-a-brac, trade stalls, coconut shy, pot of gold, concert by the 30-piece Beenham Wind & Brass Band, Indian food by the Palm Restaurant, splat the rat, children’s rides and entertainment, Skoda cars, tea tent with delicious home-made cakes, and much more.
Entrance 50p (Senior Citizens and children free) | | Croft Field 12:30 - 3:30pm | | 217 |
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Sat 28
June | Cross-country walk to Kintbury with HEAT (Hungerford Environmental Action Team)
Led by Meg Chambers. | | Meet on Town Hall steps. Return by train or along canal towpath. 2:00pm | | 312 |
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Sat 28
June |  The Singing Sous-Chefs Alive Again! Directed by John Nicholson, Peepolykus Theatre Company
Comical musical interactive historical future adventure with Italian chefs – Dr Who without the intrusive glamour! Three Italian chefs helter-skelter down the continuum of Time through the congestion zone of Space across the wide-open bison plains of History and back again before last orders. Meet Michelangelo, Merlin, Newton’s Apple and The Future. Travel the globe. Feel its bigness! With songs by Joe Jackson, Dionne Warwick, Ry Cooder, The Everly Brothers, Iggy Pop, Coope Boyes & Simpson, Lou Reed, The Spooky Men's Chorale and other iconic grooves of our Time.... 'So bizarrely brilliant and effortlessly charming, we wanted to take them home' Tolmen Centre... ‘A cross between Monty Python and a Barber Shop Quartet’ Clee St Margaret... 'Incredible vocal talents’ Jules Benjamin, The Beatless
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
www.singingsouschefs.co.uk
Sponsored by: Roger King Antiques, The Plume of Feathers, Marc Allen, Pearl & Mike Hancock and Ann Skeats in memory of Bernie Skeats | | 218 |
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Sat 28
June |  Jazz at The Bear Sue Smith and friends | | The Bear Hotel, Charnham St. 8:00pm | | 222 |
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Sun 29
June | Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sun 29
June | FARM-Africa Day
A great day out for the family! The theme is ‘All from this land’, with materials, food and inspiration coming as much as possible from the surrounding farm land. 10.30am Farm walk with Bill Acworth through wild flower meadows, agro-forestry strips and woodland. 12.30pm Lunch - local food cooked in wood-fired clay oven. 2pm-4pm Workshops in farm buildings (small materials charge): natural dyeing; kumihimo braiding; quilting; chalk sculpture; recycled weaving; Adinkra cloth printing; bodging; clay beads; basket making; clay oven making; drumming; Ghanaian/John O’Gaunt Schools link exhibition.
Entry: £5 per car Pedestrians & cyclists free Proceeds to FARM-Africa. | | Little Hidden Farm, Wantage Rd, Hungerford Newtown 10:00am - 4:00pm | | 226 |
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Sun 29
June |  Music Matinee Piano Recital Alexander Karpeyev
Including Prokofiev and Bach/Busoni’s Chaconne. Born in Saratov, Russia, Alexander began playing the piano at the age of 7. In 2005 he was awarded a scholarship at the Guildhall School of Music, and has been a major prize-winner in numerous international competitions. He has performed at the Cadogan Hall, The Barbican, Wigmore Hall and the Queen Elizabeth Hall, and has been featured on Sky TV playing Beethoven’s Opus 110 and on BBC Radio 3 playing Scarlatti Sonatas. He was a Gold Medal finalist in the Guildhall School’s most prestigious competition in May this year.
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection | The Croft Hall 2:30 - 3:30pm
Sponsored by: Patricia Pamflett | | 227 |
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Sun 29
June |  Strawberry & Cream Teas | | Garden of 2 Parsonage Lane/St Lawrence’s Church 3:30 - 4:30pm | | 228 |
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Sun 29
June |  Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer Written & performed by Aidan Dooley
One of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery(1901-04), Terra Nova (1910-13) and Endurance (1914-16), Tom Crean is one of Ireland’s unsung heroes. His 36-mile solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue two comrades has been described by historians as ‘the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration’. His story, a riveting testament of human fortitude against all the elements of the Antarctic, is brought vividly to life with charm and humour in this multi award-winning performance. Winner of The Scotsman Fringe Awards 2006; Best Actor Nomination, Dublin Fringe Festival; Best Solo Performance Award Winner, New York International Fringe Festival ‘This magnificent revelation of a fascinating character simply compels a standing ovation’ The Irish Times ‘An unparalleled portrayal’ New York Times ‘You will go to the end of the earth to find theatre this rewarding’ The Australian.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:45pm
www.tomcrean.co.uk
Sponsored by: Framemakers Galleries Ltd, Nye & Co and The Clockmaker | | 229 |
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Mon 30
June |  Marsh Walk Rob Starr, Town & Manor of Hungerford River Keeper
Free. | Meet at the swing-bridge by St Lawrence’s Church 7:00pm
Sponsored by: Gerald Ward and L J Smith Accountants Ltd | | 230 |
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Mon 30
June | Richard Holmes The Hungerford Bookshop
The celebrated military historian - author of the widely-acclaimed Redcoat and Tommy, general editor of the definitive Oxford Companion to Military History and presenter of the BBC series Rebels and Redcoats and Wellington - will talk about his new book, Marlborough: England's Fragile Genius, followed by a question & answer session & signing.
Tickets £3 from the Bookshop (01488 683480, sales@hungerfordbooks.co.uk) Please contact if you are unable to attend on the night and would like to reserve a signed copy. | The Bear Hotel (Riverside Suite), Charnham St. 7:00pm
More info: 01488 683480 | | 231 |
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Mon 30
June |  Let’s Dance! Ballroom & Latin for beginners with Rita Long
Yearn to dance? Then come and learn to dance! Join professional teacher Rita in this fun class for beginners of any age, with or without a partner.
Free No tickets required – just turn up and join in! | |
Tue 1
July |  La Vie en Rose (2007, 12A) Valley Film Society
Biopic of Edith Piaf in French with English subtitles.
Bar & French buffet available. VFS members free (buffet £3) Non-members £7 (includes buffet) Tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | |
Tue 1
July | Australian Plants and Botanic Gardens Illustrated talk by Paul Sadler
Inspired by plants during a working holiday in Australia, Paul undertook a year’s traineeship at Cambridge Botanic Garden followed by a 3-year diploma course at Kew, and is now at Rooksnest, the Sackler estate near Lambourn. He suggests some plants that local gardeners might like to consider, and introduces three very different Botanic Gardens - Perth, Melbourne and Cranbourne.
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection | |
Tue 1
July | Jazz at The Bear Andy Richardson's Dodgy Jammers | | The Bear Hotel, Charnham St. 8:00pm | | 235 |
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Wed 2
July |  Open Studios See separate page for artists and venues | |
Wed 2
July | Senior Citizens’ Concert Cameo Puppets
Free – tickets from the Day Centre (01488 682601) | Hungerford Day Centre 1:30 - 2:30pm
More info: 01488 682601 | | 236 |
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Wed 2
July | Newbury Symphony Orchestra together with the Enborne Consort
Instrumentalists and singers from these two Newbury groups join forces for another evening of music-making, featuring the delightful short Mass in G written by the young Schubert. The voices will be accompanied by the NSO strings, and directed by Roger Bates. Not to be left out, the wind sections of the orchestra will be featured in a variety of pieces for woodwind ensemble and brass quintet . And finally, the full orchestra will be performing Mozart's 'Paris' Symphony.
Free entry (retiring collection) | St Lawrence's Church 8:00pm
Sponsored by: Dickins Hopgood Chidley and Mansil Morgan | | 237 |
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Thu 3
July | Fishing for Beginners Steve Carvell
A ‘taster’ session for youngsters aged 8+, provided by the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service youth initiative SAFE (Safe Angling for Everyone, www.staywise.co.uk). Equipment and bait provided.
Limited tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | |
Thu 3
July | American Pie - Music for Independence Day Watership Cantabile and Kick Ball Change
Watership Cantabile is a local mixed-voice choir which sings a wide variety of music from all over the world. They have performed many concerts in the Newbury area, and last year visited the Dordogne where highlights of the tour included singing in Brantôme Abbey and Bordeaux Cathedral. They are joined in this evening’s concert of American music by Kick Ball Change, a small dance band which plays music from the 1920s up to the present. Formed by Mike Smethurst-Evans in 2001, the band has played for events all over West Berkshire.
Free entry (retiring collection) | St Lawrence's Church 8:00pm
Sponsored by: Furr & Company | | 239 |
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Fri 4
July |  Singing for the Brain
Come and blow away the cobwebs and have some fun at a Singing for the Brain group session, organised by the West Berkshire branch of the Alzheimer’s Society for people with memory problems, their friends and carers. Lots of great songs to sing, old and new, and musical activities in which to participate. Non singers especially welcome! Singing is a great way to improve energy levels, stimulate your brain and make friends.
Refreshments available Free | | United Reformed Church Hall 10:30am - 12:30 | | 240 |
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Fri 4
July |  The Dorothy Squires Story Play & cabaret performed by Gerri Smith. Pianist: Ian Thomas
Play written by Mark Ryan & directed by Gareth Gibbs. One of the greatest singers of our time, Dorothy Squires began her glittering career at the age of 16 when she was hired to sing with Billy Reid’s band. Their subsequent partnership took them to the top and earned them a fortune. At the height of her fame, Dorothy met an unknown actor named Roger Moore, and put her own career on hold to help him make it in America. The play encompasses their tempestuous marriage and highly publicised divorce (she sued him for restitution of her conjugal rights – and won!), her electrifying performance at the London Palladium in 1970, and how she came to end her days poor and homeless. Like Dorothy Squires, Gerri Smith was born in Swansea. She is known internationally for her appearances as Vera Lynn and for her one-woman cabaret, Bird's Eye View. Her work as an actress includes television, film, radio and stage, and she is a director of the pre-eminent murder mystery company, Murder on the Menu.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
Sponsored by: Kerridge Insurance and www.britainsfinest.co.uk | | 241 |
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Sat 5
July | Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sat 5
July | Beginners Adult Ballet Class Tara Burden
Free No tickets required - just turn up and join in! | | The Croft Hall 10:00am - 12:00 | | 243 |
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Sat 5
July | Active Music Club Pat Glover
For children under 8 years old. Have fun making music! The children will be shown how to play simple pieces of written music on the keyboard along with related craft activities, percussion and singing.
Limited tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | | The Croft Field Project 10:00 - 11:30am | | 242 |
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Sat 5
July | Coffee Morning & Cream Teas Hungerford Royal British Legion (Women’s Section)
Cake stall, plants, bric-a-brac, etc. All welcome. | | RBL Clubhouse, Church Way 11:00am - 1:00pm | | 244 |
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Sat 5
July |  Music Matinee Piano Recital Martyna Jatkauskaite
Including works by Scarlatti, Schumann, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. In addition to her many international awards, young Lithuanian pianist Martyna received first prize at the Marlow Music Festival in 2006, and won the Professional Piano Recital prize at the Oxford Music Festival in 2007. Recent successes include the Jacques Samuel Competition, recitals at the Royal Festival Hall and Wigmore Hall, a concert with the London Festival Orchestra at the Cadogan Hall, and a concert in Italy.
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection | The Croft Hall 2:30 - 3:30pm
Sponsored by: Patricia Pamflett and Pearl & Mike Hancock | | 245 |
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Sat 5
July | Strawberry & Cream Teas | | Garden of 2 Parsonage Lane/St Lawrence’s Church 3:30 - 4:30pm | | 246 |
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Sat 5
July | The Kentwood Choir directed by Sheila Harrod
Rotary Club of Hungerford presents an evening of fun (café style) with a variety of popular and classical music from The Shows. Intermission for bar and nibbles.
Tickets £10 from Crown Needlework, 115 High Street (01488 684011) Proceeds to the Colonels Fund of the Grenadier Guards | Corn Exchange 7:00 - 10:00pm
More info: 01488 684011 | | 247 |
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Sat 5
July |  ‘Just’ Pete Allen - A Clarinade of Music
An evening in Pete’s highly entertaining company, with songs and music (his multi-instrumental playing includes clarinet, saxophones and banjo) ranging from jazz, country and classical to well-known melodies and party favourites, and humorous tales of his 33 years in show business. Pete has topped the bill in those magical homes of jazz, St Louis, Sacramento and of course New Orleans, where he was awarded an Honorary Citizenship for his services to jazz music. Regarded as one of Europe’s most talented and exciting masters of the clarinet, his musical style has won him a worldwide enthusiastic following both of traditional jazz fans and those who simply enjoy happy music and foot-tapping songs.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 8:00pm
Sponsored by: Sugar Mouse and Joan Smith | | 248 |
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Sun 6
July | Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sun 6
July | Marsh Walk Rob Starr, Town & Manor of Hungerford River Keeper | Meet at the swing-bridge by St Lawrence’s Church 6:30am
Sponsored by: Gerald Ward and L J Smith Accountants Ltd | | 249 |
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Sun 6
July |  Early Birds Full English Breakfast
Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) Proceeds to local charities | |
Sun 6
July |  Hungerford Big Wheel Sponsored Bike Ride for Children in Distress
Further details, sponsorship forms, maps etc. from Dr Robin Dunn on 01488 668310.
Entry fee £7.50 single/£15 family (includes refreshments) Prize for best sponsorship! | Inkpen Gate, Hungerford Common 10:00am
More info: 01488 668310 | | 251 |
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Sun 6
July |  Playing Burton Performed by Josh Richards with post-show talkback
Written by Mark Jenkins Directed by Guy Masterson One of the most powerful actors of the 20th century, rarely out of the papers for three decades and famously married to Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton appeared to waste his talent, squander his millions, and drink himself to an early death. But the real Burton, little Richie Jenkins, was known only to a few. Josh Richards reincarnates both actor and myth in a profoundly moving performance directed by Burton’s great-nephew, Guy Masterson. ’An exceptionally powerful and darkly haunting performance... It's faultless, riveting, brilliantly charismatic and peerlessly acted.’ The Scotsman .... ‘So bloody brilliant it's right off the scale!’ BBC Radio Scotland ... ‘An unforgettable distillation of the essence of Burton's uniqueness. A shattering portrayal!’ Daily Mail Trained at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, Josh Richards has a huge range of TV, film and theatre credits, including the RSC, Theatr Clwyd, Northern Broadsides, Hull Truck Theatre Company, Almeida Theatre, etc. Mark Jenkins is one of Wales's leading writers of theatre and film. Playing Burton is the most successful new Welsh play of the last 25 years, with over a thousand performances on three continents.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:45pm
Sponsored by: Tanya Werrell (Edward Jones Ltd), Peter Stirland Ltd ans Caroline Lumley Training | | 253 |
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Mon 7
July | Round the Town Quiz and Chicken & Chips Supper in aid of United Reformed Church
Tickets £6/ £3 children (drinks extra) from The Tutti Pole | | The Tutti Pole, 3 High St. 7:00pm | | 254 |
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Mon 7
July | Down at the Old Bull & Bush The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company
A Victorian Music Hall with licensed bar & victuals
Tickets £8 from Crown Needlework, 115 High Street (01488 684011) | Corn Exchange 7:45pm
More info: 01488 684011 | | 255 |
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Tue 8
July | Harvey’s Meadow Walk Robin Tubb (courtesy of The Town and Manor of Hungerford)
A guided tour of this ancient meadowland (a European special area of conservation). Wellies advisable
Limited tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | | E. of Hungerford between the River Kennet and the A4, opposite the Garden Centre (parking in lay-by). 11:00am - 12:30 | | 257 |
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Tue 8
July |  The Other Boleyn Girl (film) Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson & Eric Bana
presented by The Trustees of The Croft Hall
Tickets £4 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | |
Tue 8
July | Down at the Old Bull & Bush The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company
A Victorian Music Hall with licensed bar & victuals
Tickets £8 from Crown Needlework, 115 High Street (01488 684011) | Corn Exchange 7:45pm
More info: 01488 684011 | | 256 |
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Tue 8
July | Jazz at The Bear David Newton
‘The best jazz pianist in the UK’ | | The Bear Hotel, Charnham St. 8:00pm | | 259 |
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Wed 9
July | Open Studios See separate page for artists and venues | |
Wed 9
July |  Hannah Medlam (soprano) and Lukas Medlam (violin)
Former Newbury Young Musicians of the Year (2006 and 2002 respectively), the multi-talented Hannah and Lukas present a programme of songs and music for violin accompanied on piano by Danny Evans, including works by Franck, Chopin, Kreisler, Manuel de Falla and Amy Beach. Hannah, 20, is studying singing at the Paris Conservatoire. Lukas, 22, is reading Physics at Imperial College, London while a music scholarship enables him to continue studying at the Royal College of Music.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
Sponsored by: Great Grooms Antiques | | 260 |
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Thu 10
July | Harvey’s Meadow Walk Robin Tubb (courtesy of The Town and Manor of Hungerford)
A guided tour of this ancient meadowland (a European special area of conservation). Wellies advisable
Limited tickets £3 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | | E. of Hungerford between the River Kennet and the A4, opposite the Garden Centre (parking in lay-by). 2:00 - 3:30pm | | 261 |
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Thu 10
July | The Dream Tree Tam Tam Theatre
A magical story from the Bantu people for 5-10 year olds - a visual feast accompanied by African rhythms!
Free - tickets from the Library (01488 682660) | Hungerford Library, Church St. 4:00 - 4:45pm
More info: 01488 682660
Sponsored by: Greenham Common Trust | | 262 |
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Thu 10
July | La Vie en Rose (2007) Great Bedwyn Moviola
Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf.
Ticket information: 01672 871046 | Great Bedwyn Village Hall 7:30pm
More info: 01672 871046 | | 263 |
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Thu 10
July | Fancy Feathers Talk on millinery by couture milliner Jane Corbett
Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection | | Methodist Church Hall 7:30pm | | 264 |
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Thu 10
July | Music for a 21st Century Summer’s Evening Jelena Jancic and Leverton Fox
Hungerford-based composer Jelena Jancic premières her Easy Pieces for Piano, while the Leverton Fox trio (comprising Alex Bonney on trumpet & electronics, Tim Giles on drums and Matt Groom on guitar & electronics) explores the margins of improvised music, classical composition and electronic post-rock soundscapes.
Free entry (retiring collection) | | St Lawrence's Church 8:00pm | | 265 |
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Fri 11
July | Singing for the Brain
Come and blow away the cobwebs and have some fun at a Singing for the Brain group session, organised by the West Berkshire branch of the Alzheimer’s Society for people with memory problems, their friends and carers. Lots of great songs to sing, old and new, and musical activities in which to participate. Non singers especially welcome! Singing is a great way to improve energy levels, stimulate your brain and make friends.
Refreshments available Free | | United Reformed Church Hall 10:30am - 12:30 | | 266 |
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Fri 11
July |  Truly Yours, C.B. The Story of Charlotte Brontë Written & performed by Alison Neil - Directed by David Collison
This enthralling and moving play recreates a life as remarkable as any novel. Determined, brilliant and romantic, Charlotte managed – despite her background and all the constrictions of early Victorian life - the incredible feat of becoming a hugely famous novelist, and the instant success of Jane Eyre, Shirley and Villette found her mixing with the literary giants of the age. Former West End actress Alison Neil has written and performed several highly-acclaimed one-woman shows (including The Sixth Wife which she performed at HADCAF last year). She is also an historical researcher and writer for such large-scale events as the VE Day Celebrations in Hyde Park and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Pageant.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
Sponsored by: Furr & Company, Dreweatt Neate and Mary & Bob Gray | | 267 |
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Fri 11
July | Jazz at The Bear Mark Smith and Becky Dale | | The Bear Hotel, Charnham St. 8:00pm | | 268 |
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Sat 12
July | Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sat 12
July |  Bird Watching Walk Richard Barker | | Meet at the swing-bridge by St Lawrence’s Church 6:30am | | 269 |
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Sat 12
July | Art, Craft & Photography Exhibition and Children’s Art Exhibition
An opportunity for all local artists, amateur and professional, to show their work. Plus a display of work by local schools
Refreshments available Free entry | Corn Exchange 10:00am - 6:00pm
More info: 01488 683170
Sponsored by: Charles Lucas & Marshall (Hungerford) | | 270 |
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Sat 12
July | Coffee Morning in aid of the United Reformed Church
Bring & buy, plants, cakes, books, etc | | 15 High Street 10:00am - 12:00 | | 271 |
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Sat 12
July | Mr Mozart and Friends Family Concert with Irby Newland Ensemble and friends
An hour of musical fun with the Irby Newland Ensemble and friends: Patsy Perrin, violin, and Alison Lowdon, double bass. Please note: adults must be accompanied by a child!
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society | The Croft Hall 11:00am - 12:00
Sponsored by: The Vetinary Hospital | | 272 |
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Sat 12
July | Ploughman’s Lunches, Tea, Coffee & Cake Methodist Church
Ploughman’s Lunches 11.30am-2pm £3. Tea, Coffee and Homemade Cake 2pm-4pm
Proceeds to Send A Cow – Livestock for Life | | Methodist Church Hall, Bridge St. 11:30am - 4:00pm | | 273 |
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Sat 12
July | Inkpen Fete
BBQ, stalls, games, bar, music, car boot, etc plus The Gibbet Challenge - a mainly off-road charity run to The Gibbet and back in aid of the local Rapid Response Car.
Contact: Martin Chester on 01488 668134. | Inkpen Memorial Playing Field 2:00 - 4:00pm
More info: 01488 668134 | | 274 |
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Sat 12
July | HEAT (Hungerford Environmental Action Team)
Display and stall on Town Hall steps | | Town Hall steps 2:00 - 4:00pm | | 275 |
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Sat 12
July | Family Fun Run Hungerford Hares Running Club
Route goes past John O’Gaunt School, down Priory Road into High Street, ends outside the Plume (under 1 mile). Road will be closed to traffic and marshalled by the Round Table. Open to all ages & abilities - lots of prizes & medals for children!
Contact: Mandy Rouse on 07780 688912 | |
Sat 12
July |  Carnival Hungerford Round Table
Entry forms for the Parade are available from Newbury Building Society or email barrywi@coversure.co.uk for further information. | |
Sat 12
July | Carnival Concert & Songs of Praise Hungerford Town Band
Hungerford Churches Together invite you to bring a picnic, relax and enjoy some favourite hymns. | | The Croft 7:00 - 8:00pm | | 278 |
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Sat 12
July | ‘X Factor’ & ‘Stars in Your Eyes’ Finalists Hungerford Football Club
With live music from Fubar, disco, hog-roast and raffle.
Tickets £5 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) Profits to The Morley Lunches | |
Sun 13
July | Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sun 13
July |  Rock Academy for 10-18 year olds Tim Walters (guitar), John Marter (drums) and Paul Geary (bass) and special guest Doogie White
An intensive workshop for guitarists, bass players, drummers and vocalists in which participants will perform together as a large ensemble, preparing two pieces for performance at the end of the session. Paul Geary (Simply Red, George Michael) joins the tutors in this year’s Academy, and world-class vocalist Doogie White (lead singer with bands and artists as diverse as Rainbow and Yngwie Malmsteen) will give invaluable insight into making a career in music. He will also perform with the students, providing a fantastic and unique opportunity to back one of the premier voices in Rock and Metal. Guitarists and bass players will need to bring amplifiers. Drums, percussion and a PA will be provided. Audience welcome at 1pm for the performance.
Limited tickets £10 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sponsored by: Hungerford Round Table | | 280 |
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Sun 13
July | Art, Craft & Photography Exhibition and Children’s Art Exhibition
An opportunity for all local artists, amateur and professional, to show their work. Plus a display of work by local schools
Refreshments available Free entry | Corn Exchange 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sponsored by: Charles Lucas & Marshall (Hungerford) | | 281 |
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Sun 13
July |  Elm Farm Walk led by Bob Winfield
Elm Farm is a 237-acre organic working beef, dairy and cereal farm which provides a huge range of habitats for wildlife as well as producing nutritious food. This walk shows how organic farming can work with nature, rather than against it. ORC is a charitable trust based at Elm Farm. The Centre develops and promotes organic agriculture through research, education, training and advisory services.
Free Boots or wellies advisable | | The Organic Research Centre, Elm Farm, Hamstead Marshall 2:00pm | | 282 |
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Sun 13
July |  Phoenix Brass Open Air Concert
Note date change Phoenix Brass welcomes you once again to its annual HADCAF concert and barbecue
Refreshments available | |
Sun 13
July |  Hook, Line and Sinker
An entertainment with actor Nick Lumley in piscatorial mood and Schubert's Trout Quintet played by the Irby Newland Ensemble with Alison Lowdon.. The Ensemble comprises former members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the orchestra of English National Opera, and the Royal Opera House.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:45pm
Sponsored by: Alan Pollitt, Furr & Company and Pearl & Mike Hancock | | 283 |
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Mon 14
July | Modern Jazz Dance Class Tara Burden
Two sessions: 5.30pm-6.30pm (11-16 year olds) 6.45pm-8pm (adults)
Free No tickets required – just turn up and join in! | |
Mon 14
July | Modern Jazz Dance Class Tara Burden
Two sessions: 5.30pm-6.30pm (11-16 year olds) 6.45pm-8pm (adults)
Free No tickets required – just turn up and join in! | |
Tue 15
July |  As Time Goes By Patricia Godwin
A Sparkling Cavalcade of Fashions, Wit and Words, 1900-1950. Some years ago Patricia - a freelance artist and Artistic Director of the Palm Court Theatre Orchestra - was offered a unique family collection of period clothes, accessories, magazines and newspapers of the 20th century, which had been part of a display in a stately home. Her talk provides a fascinating insight into the social whirl of those earlier times, weaving together interesting and entertaining snippets of information with wonderful items from that extraordinary collection, including Victorian mourning dress, Edwardian bloomers, Twenties Charleston dresses, Thirties ball gowns, tea dresses and cruise wear, Forties munitions overalls, Fifties glazed cotton shirtwaister, magnificent hats and once-fashionable accessories.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
Sponsored by: Raven Audley Court at Inglewood and Russell Marshall | | 285 |
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Tue 15
July | Jazz at The Bear David Small and friends | | The Bear Hotel, Charnham St. 8:00pm | | 286 |
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Wed 16
July | Open Studios See separate page for artists and venues | |
Wed 16
July | Concert Students of The Purcell School of Music
Including Natalie Hyde (voice), Joe Richards (marimba), Jessica Kabirat (flute), Melis Omeroglu (piano) and Eleanor McMurray (saxophone). Accompanist: Giulia Rowland. The Purcell School is Britain’s oldest specialist school for talented young musicians. In 2003 it was awarded the UNESCO Mozart Gold Medal in recognition of its unique contribution to music, education and international culture.
Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection | |
Thu 17
July | Senior Citizens’ Concert
Tickets from the Day Centre (01488 682601) | Hungerford Day Centre 1:30 - 2:30pm
More info: 01488 682601 | | 288 |
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Thu 17
July | Four Ferries and a Flood Illustrated talk by John Haigh
Crossing Lake Volta by Bicycle. The Volta in Ghana is the world’s largest man-made lake, 400 miles long and up to 100 miles wide. For fourteen days John and a friend took tents and bikes across the almost unpopulated Afram Plains and up the eastern lakeside, through swamps, plains, forest and farmland, taking time out to climb Ghana's highest mountain and visit the highest waterfall en route.
Free – tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection. | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
Sponsored by: Fare Wise Travel | | 289 |
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Fri 18
July | Singing for the Brain
Come and blow away the cobwebs and have some fun at a Singing for the Brain group session, organised by the West Berkshire branch of the Alzheimer’s Society for people with memory problems, their friends and carers. Lots of great songs to sing, old and new, and musical activities in which to participate. Non singers especially welcome! Singing is a great way to improve energy levels, stimulate your brain and make friends.
Refreshments available Free | | United Reformed Church Hall 10:30am - 12:30 | | 291 |
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Fri 18
July | Little Kintbury Goes Abroad St Mary’s Drama Group, Kintbury
Ticket information: 01488 658324 | July Coronation Hall, Kintbury 7:00pm
More info: 01488 658324 | | 290 |
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Fri 18
July | Duet for One by Tom Kempinski New Era Theatre Club
At the height of her musical career, celebrated violinist Stephanie Abrahams has been tragically struck down by Multiple Sclerosis. In a series of six sessions with the psychiatrist Dr Feldmann, she reveals much about her relationship with her husband, her late father and, of course, her passion for music.
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection | |
Sat 19
July | Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sat 19
July | Tap Dance Class Iris Lloyd AISTD
Free No tickets required - just turn up and join in! | | The Croft Hall 10:00am - 12:00 | | 292 |
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Sat 19
July | A Summer Party in aid of Save the Children
Entry £1 (includes tea and biscuits) | | 6 North View 10:30am - 4:00pm | | 294 |
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Sat 19
July |  Mr Punch and the Tea-Drinking Dragon Party Puppets present a puppet show for 3-7 year-olds
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 2:30 - 3:30pm
Sponsored by: Sarah & John Martin | | 295 |
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Sat 19
July |  Malarchy Trans-European Travelling Roots
One of the South West's top European roots acts, Malarchy bring Klezmer, Romani, Balkan and Jazz style to a never-ending celebration. This passionate, intricate, fast and extremely danceable world quintet tear through the musical traditions of Europe as if it were the last night on Earth. Recent live performances include Glastonbury Festival, BBC Music Live, Bath International Festival, the Royal Festival Hall, etc.
Tickets £6 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 8:00pm
Sponsored by: Kennet Roofing and Playground Services Ltd | | 296 |
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Sun 20
July | Open Studios & Open Gardens See separate page for artists and venues | |
Sun 20
July | Make a Cocktail Hat Workshop with couture milliner Jane Corbett
All materials provided. Bring a packed lunch if required – tea and coffee supplied.
Tickets £10 from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | The Croft Hall 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sponsored by: Barbara Barr, Constable of the Town & Manor of Hungerford | | 298 |
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Sun 20
July | The HADCAF Walk (approx 2 hours) led by David Long and Neil Pike
Soft drinks available midway. | Meet at the swing-bridge by St Lawrence’s 10:30am
Sponsored by: Herongate Leisure | | 297 |
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Sun 20
July |  Children’s Disco for 5-8 year olds DJ Chris Ricketts
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) | | Royal British Legion Club 11:30am - 2:00pm | | 299 |
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Sun 20
July | Great Shefford Country Fayre | | Great Shefford School grounds, Wantage Road 11:30am - 4:30pm | | 313 |
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Sun 20
July |  Festival Concert Hungerford Town Band
This evening’s programme includes a range of music to suit all tastes. information on booking the band or learning to play an instrument, please contact Musical Director Tim Crouter on 01488 680674, or visit the website.
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection | |
Sun 20
July |  A Long Way North Illustrated talk by Hannah McKeand
In 2005 Hannah set a world record for the fastest solo unsupported trek to the geographic South Pole. In February this year she set out to become the first woman to ski alone and unsupported to the geographic North Pole, but was thwarted in the attempt due to injury when she fell through the ice. Her story is nonetheless inspiring and her courage remarkable.
Free - tickets from Newbury Building Society (Hungerford) - retiring collection for Breakthrough Breast Cancer | The Croft Hall 7:30pm
Sponsored by: The Gentleman’s Shop | | 301 |
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