Embroiderer’s Guild Smocking Group Exhibition at The Old Chapel Textile Centre

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]

 

To tie in with the commemorations of World War I, Newbury Library currently has two stands of books dedicated to books depicting the First World War.

The centenary of the outbreak of the conflict has sparked the interest of young and old alike. Along with extensive TV coverage, several new books have been published and these are available to borrow from the library along with many other previously published titles about the war.

Commemorative displays of material about what was then called “The Great War” are being shown on both floors of the library throughout September. A book list of ‘recommended reading’ has also been printed which is available free of charge at the library.

The library also offers access to local and national websites with relevant information and links. Visit www.westberks.gov.uk/libraries for more information.

Normal Opening Hours

 

A course for beginners; learn technique, expand your chord knowledge and play alongside others. The course is led by The Small Strings and culminates in a performance at Night of 1000 Ukes*. Readipop can provide a limited number of ukuleles – reserve one by emailing [email protected].

Every Tuesday from 16th September – 28st October, 7 – 9pm at Readipop Studios

Price: £50

* Night of 1000 Ukes takes place on Saturday 31st October at Readipop Studios (more info in Events section).

Whatever wind instrument you play, from the sax to the French horn, Readipop’s Street Band Project welcomes you to join this exhilarating eight-week project. Taking inspiration from the street bands of New York, the group plays quirky arrangements and mashups of popular songs. To join, you will need to be comfortable playing the full range of notes on your instrument (grade 2+ advised).

Every Tuesday, 7-9pm at Readipop Studios

Price: £5 per session

Samba drumming group Beatroots has performed at many major events and festivals including WOMAD, The Thames Festival and the Olympic Rowing during London 2012. Beginners can join the band by taking part in Samba 101. Experienced players can join any time. More info at www.beatroots.co.uk

Every Tuesday, 8 – 10pm at Readipop Studios

Price: £5 per session

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]

 

RhythmZone ‘s Andy Fowler leads this weekly group through the world rhythms of ‘Conga Drumming’, the highly praised book by Dworsky & Sansby. Conga Club welcomes beginners.

Every Monday, 7 – 9pm at Readipop Studios

Price: £5 per session

The Small Strings play popular songs on ukuleles and perform at local festivals and events. The weekly sessions include rehearsing existing repertoire and learning new songs. New to the uke? We suggest you try the Beginners Ukulele Course (details below).

Every Wednesday, 7 – 9pm at Readipop Studios

Price: £5 per session

 

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]

 

Music fun for the little ones, drop in parent-toddler music group in Newbury.

Action songs, finger rhymes, musical instruments, bubbles and our special squeaky puppets!

Live Spanish flamenco guitar night – first thursday of every month at Newbury from 7.30 pm. Reserve your space.

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]

 

Neil Daniel, Abby Head and Agnes Krysztofowicz have organised a Charity Zumbathon to raise funds for West Berkshire Mencap.

 

Come along and join in the fun!

 

DISTORTION is an exciting season of gigs showcasing young bands & DJs.

If you’re under 18 and would like the chance to play your music to a live audience at an award winning venue, contact the studio and tell us all about your band. All genres welcome.

DISTORTION DEAL.

Under 18s rehearsal studio discount. Get two hours at Readipop Studios for just £10 on Friday evenings.

Email [email protected] or call 0118 938 7156 for details and bookings.

DISTORTION gig dates are Saturday 13th September, Saturday 15th November & Saturday 6th December, 7 – 11pm at Readipop Studios

Price: £3 entry

 

Calendar provided by: http://www.sportycal.com

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]

 

Embroiderer’s Guild Smocking Group Exhibition at The Old Chapel Textile Centre

Come and make music in a new, invigorating music club aimed at rusty players and beginners. Learn and play for fun on a variety of accessible instruments, including drums, simple hand percussion and ukuleles – all with expert guidance. All instruments, tea & biscuits are provided. No experience is necessary.

Every Thursday, 11am – 1pm at Readipop Studios

£2 per session.

Call 0118 938 7156 or just turn up!

Calendar provided by: http://www.sportycal.com

This is the second of two small, friendly tournaments for recreational co-ed slowpitch teams from around the country held annually in the southern Cotwolds town of Stroud.

Type : Tournament, Open Co-ed Slowpitch Tournament

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]

 

With over 50 stalls, sizzling street food and the buzz of live cooking demonstrations, this year’s Hungerford Food Festival 11am – 3.30pm Sunday 5 October promises to be another inspiring celebration of local and seasonal fayre.

Local and award-winning food and drink producers will offer a tempting array of fresh produce, local meat & game, pies, beer, cider and wine, rapeseed oil, apple juice, honey, mushrooms, cakes, artisan bread and preserves with many offering free tasters and samples.

Come and learn top cooking tips from Gert Pienaar, Head Chef of The Walmesley Restaurant, make vegetable sculptures and experience Slow Food’s Taste Adventure. You can also enter your own homemade baked delights, preserves and beverages in the HFF Cookery Competition. All competitions details and entry forms can be found on www.hungerfordfoodfestival.com

This year’s food festival is kindly sponsored by Doves Farm, Audley Inglewood and Newbury Building Society.

Entry only £1 for adults (children free).

To see videos made by Dudleigh Films from last year’s festival (which came third in The Telegraph’s national Bring Home the Harvest competition) see www.hungerfordfoodfestival.com

For more information please contact 01488 648534 or [email protected]

 

Speakers: Head of Delegation & Vice Chairman, Minoru – Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry

David Taylor -ITA, UK Trade & Investment

Akiyoshi Sakurab Director – General, METI Kansai

O-BIC, Secretary General, Shinji Maruyama

Topic: The visit will provide a market update for UK businesses wishing to understand and develop opportunities in Japan.

Piece Makers’ Exhibition

9 September – 20 November 2014

• Unique exhibition explores themes of soldier recovery and rehabilitation

• Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell worked with veterans in series of artistic

Workshops

• Installation is part of two-year UK tour following run at National Army Museum in London

The National Army Museum (NAM) is bringing the UK tour of its successful Piece Makers exhibition to the REME Museum of Technology near Reading, Berkshire.

The culmination of a two-year creative collaboration between the NAM, contemporary artist Susan Stockwell and soldiers in rehabilitation, Piece Makers is touring regimental museums across the UK throughout 2014 and 2015. This follows a three-month run at the NAM, based in Chelsea, London.

Visitors to the exhibition will have the chance to learn about the story of this innovative collaboration, and view a large-scale textile-based artwork, Peace Maker, Susan’s personal response to this highly moving and at times challenging commission.

Exhibition is included with standard Museum Entry Cost:

Adult – £5.00

Child (under 5’s are free) / Concessions – £4.00

Family Group (2 Adults and up to 3 Children) – £15.00

Groups of 10 or more – from £4.50

Serving Members of the Corps – £3.00

For more information, contact the REME Museum’s Curator on 0118 9763375 or e-mail [email protected]

 

Moving On is a singing group for people aged 60+. The group meets every week to learn and sing vocal arrangements of classic popular songs. New members are always welcome, including absolute beginners.

Every Monday, 11am – 1pm at Southcote Community Centre

£2 per session

Call 0118 938 7156 to join or just turn up!

Enjoy a food and cocktail matching lunch with Aude Dupont Dudley, Managing Director of Blossoms Syrup. Made in Southern England, her high quality real fruit syrups are truly natural with no added aromas, preservatives, or colours, and make desserts and drinks such as cocktails really come to life.

 

Are you losing sales because you have never learnt how to sell?

Or, whether you need to sell your skills, products, services or knowledge the skill of selling is vital to make your business successful and profitable. Even though selling is the most important skill in business many professionals never learn how to do it both well and ethically.

Selling is the most important skill in business but is one of the least learnt and most feared.

Many business people avoid learning the essential skills of good selling even though it would improve their business because they don’t want to be thought of as a high pressure sales person.

Losing Sales and Profits?

Being thought of as being pushy or unprofessional is one of the most common reasons why people don’t learn how to effectively sell.  This workshop will show you how to sell profitably and improve your reputation.

Many people think that the Relationship Sales Style is the best one to build long term profitability but this is a mistaken idea. Find out which style creates far better results.

Whether you need to sell, influence or convince learn great sales skills makes all the difference.

Some of the topics on the workshop are:

• The big, big mistake most people make.
• The vital basics
• Selling a product, a service or the invisible?
• Selling value or function?
• How do you close a deal? This is a trick question.

What is the most effective sales style?

Part 1: Monday 6th October Time: 16:00 – 16:45

Part 2: Monday 13th October Time: 16:00 – 16:45

Part 3: Monday 27th October Time: 16:00 – 16:45