3+ day, 18+ 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…...

5+ day, 17+ 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, 14+ 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   (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....

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…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (460+ words) There’s a lot coming up at Shaw House and West Berkshire Museum who have just unveiled their packed autumn/winter season. Visitors are invited to discover a season of history, heritage and family entertainment. The new programme features dozens of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (240+ words) Bucklebury is gearing up for a highlight of the summer calendar as the 15th annual Bucklebury Beerfest returns this weekend. On Saturday, the popular event will run from 1pm to 7pm at the Bucklebury Village Recreation Ground. Craft ale and cider enthusiasts will…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (219+ words) Shoppers and shop assistants alike paused in the afternoon sunshine to enjoy the spectacle of Reading Pipe Band as they brought a little bit of Scotland to Northbrook Street on Saturday. They were accompanied in their marching display by Sofia…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (201+ words) Free entry to Sandham Memorial Chapel is on offer to visitors next month as part of the Heritage Open Day scheme. Discover the remarkable story behind one of Britain’s most unique chapels, which is home to paintings by Stanley Spencer,…...