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THATCHAM
FESTIVAL OF ARTS
&
LEISURE 2005
Please
click on the Festival Logo for 2006 Programme of Events
Friday,
7th October 10 a.m. - The Town Mayor,
Councillor Phil Dray, will formally open Thatcham's fifth Festival Music from Thatcham Festival
Brass Ensemble and an invitation to view the Mixed Media Exhibition by local
artists and photographers 7.30 p.m. - Ghost Walk with KATS
- Starting at the a lighthearted tour around the
town led by Mike Cole from KATS "......even morre little
known facts about the Ghostly History of Thatcham!" Saturday,
8th October Henwick Worthy 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. - Thatcham RFC
Festival of Primary Schools Trophies to be presented by the
Town Mayor between 1 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. Parish Hall 2 p.m. - An introduction to
Family History Research by Stephanie Steevenson Would you like to learn how to
trace your family tree and keep a record of your research? Here is a good
place to start! St. Mary's Church 7.30 p.m. - An evening of Brass
Music with Watership Brass and Cold Ash Brass Frank Hutchings Community Hall 7.30 p.m. - "I need a
Hero" - Dance, Drama, and Mime by Ignite under the direction of Ruth
Isaac. Tickets available directly from
Ruth Isaac on 01635 873631 or 07771 670464 Sunday, 9th October 1 p.m. - approx. 4 p.m. - Cycle
Ride with Laurie Lockwood with refreshment break at a local
hostelry Burdwood Community Centre 7.30 p.m. - The an illustrated talk by Graeme
Dewhirst of the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust Frank Hutchings Community Hall 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. - A Tea Dance
with Alan Sheppard Raffle and Refreshments Monday,
10th October Thatcham Library 2.30 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Teddy Time
for 2 to 5 year olds Parish Hall 4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Kumon Maths
Open Evening Just drop in! St. Mary's Church 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. - Barfield
Handbell Ringers Open Evening - Just drop in! Burdwood Community Centre 7.30 p.m. - "Radio
Reminiscences" presented by Newbury Dramatic Society to include material from
'Hancock's Half Hour' and 'Round the Home' Also view University of the Third
Age stands and information displays and meet some of Thatcham Branch members 7.30 p.m. - Performing Arts
Display by the pupils of Tickets available from the school Tuesday,
11th October Burdwood Community Centre 7.30 p.m. - 'Bronze Age Finds and
more on Harts Hill' an illustrated talk by Mark
Collard, Archaeologist, from Cotswold Archaeology, the organisation
responsible for the archaeological excavations at Harts Hill between 2001 -
2003 Parish Hall 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Ballroom and Latin American
dancing for adults. Open session, just drop in! Wednesday,
12th October 7 p.m. - Uniformed Youth Quiz Thatcham Guides, Scouts, St. John
Ambulance Cadets and Boys' Brigade battle it out! Topics: Community Safety,
Local History and a Pictorial Quiz of Thatcham led by Thatcham Neighbourhool
Police Team, Quiz Master Councillor Mrs Stephanie Steevenson. Sponsored by
Newbury Weekly News Frank Hutchings Community Hall 7 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. - Read Dance
& Theatre Company Adult Ballet and Tap classes.
Open evening - just drop in! Thatcham Library 7.30 p.m. - Thatcham Buildings
Great and Small A talk by Peter Allen, Thatcham
Historian. Tickets only available from
Thatcham Library Thursday,
13th October Catholic Hall 7.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. -
Natural Dyeing Workshop with Linda and Albert Moss,
members of the Kennet Valley Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers.
Discover the interesting colours that can be obtained from natural
dyeing material. A fee of £5 is payable to
cover the cost of materials. To book a place and for further
information telephone 01635 43846 Council Chamber, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Card Making
Workshop for Adult Beginners A fun and creative introduction
into the world of card making with Needlecraft Emporium of Thatcham.
You will take home greetings
cards you have made at the end of the session A fee of £9.95 is payable
to cover the cost of materials. To book a place or for further
information telephone 01635 877087 Parish Hall 5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. - Ballroom and Latin American dancing for Children. Open session - just drop in!
Friday, 14th October Parish Hall 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Table Tennis
Club Open Evening 8 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. - Table Tennis
Club Exhibition Council Chamber, 7.30 p.m. - The Secrets of
Gardening a talk by Brian Davis School of Gardening. Art Exhibition - viewing times
available on application to the school 7.30 p.m. - Tickets also available from the
school Saturday,
15th October The Broadway Green from 10 a.m. - Arts, Crafts and Live Music! Timespanners, Tadley Concert
Brass West Berkshire Music Centre, Kennet School Steel Pans, Kennet Valley
Woodturners, Thatcham Allotment Gardening Club, Canal Paintings - John Rouse,
Newbury & District Cancer Care Trust, "The Battle of Trafalgar"
- a craft activity for primary school aged children and a competition
sponsored by The Family Bookshop, Thatcham Children's Centre - Refreshments.
First Aid post and Information Stand A display of Classic Motorcycles
by Bill Matthews 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Arts, Crafts
and Refreshments Thatcham Country
Market, Living Paintings Trust, Jenny Le Quesne - Tatting, Claire's
Cards and Crafts, Lee Maylen - Embroidery, Karen Turner - Craft Supplies,
Floristry displays by Forget-Me-Not of Thatcham, West Berkshire Volunteer
Centre, Handmade bags - Margaret Dobson. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Arts &
Crafts, Refreshments Interesting Arts and Crafts by
Church Members, Art and Photographic Exhibition by Nigel Wylie, Cornerstones
Cafe - Refreshments Thatcham Library from 10 a.m. - Liane Hopkins, Harpist Frank Hutchings Community Hall 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Arts &
Crafts Exhibition. by Ormonde Resource Centre Memorial Hall 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Thatcham
Philatelic Club and 12 visiting dealers! Burdwood Community Centre 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Kids' Craft Arts and Crafts activities for
pre-school age groups. Supported by Free Parish Hall 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Arts &
Crafts Mecanno Model Display - Russell King,
Darren Bonner, Roger Dykes' Saddlery and Leatherwork Display, Tatting - Pam
Foad, Mr & Mrs Dixon's Miniature Steam Engines and Dolls House Shops,
Kennet Valley Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers, Delicious Dial A Cake,
Pauline Clark Bespoke Jewellery, Calleva Stick Dressers, Handmade Greetings
Cards - Lisa Vallins Nature Discovery Centre 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Photographic
Workshop with Jo Andreae Free event but booking is
essential. To book drop into the centre on Memorial Hall Playing Fields 7.30 p.m. - Scottish Evening of
Dance and Song with Newbury and District
Caledonian Society and Valerie Macfarlane. Some audience participation! 7.30 p.m. - 'The Nutcracker' - An event to coincide with the
Festival. Tickets £3 (no concessions) available from the Festival
Box Office or
Sunday, 16th October St. Mary's Church 10 a.m. - Service of Thanksgiving 7.30 p.m. - Thatcham in Concert festuring Annharmonics, Barfield
Handbell Ringers, Round House Music Group, Liane Hopkins with Phil
Jardine, Kennet Opera, Suzy Smith, Thatcham Festival Choir and a song for Thatcham! Felicity Salter - Music
Director, Rev. Tom Moffatt - Compere Sheet Music for the
Festival Choir sponsored by Greenham Common Trust Memorial Hall Playing Fields 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Festival Funfair with Billy Pelham's fairground rides 2 p.m. - 'A Leap, a Laugh and a
Lunch' A cabaret-style family show with
modern, jazz and tap dancing by Doors open 1.45pm. Tickets
at £10 and £8 concessions, to include a ploughmans lunch and first
drink. An event to coincide with the
festival. Nature Discovery Centre 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Bird Walks led by Graeme Stewart, local
ornithologist. A short or long option - option to leave after approximately
one hour. Throughout
the Festival period 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily - Mixed
Media Exhibition. Thatcham Primary Schools Fiesta! - A Music and Craft
Activity led by Felicity Salter, Festival Music Co-Ordinator, for the schoold
children. Visits by GKG Veterinary Surgery
to give illustrated talks on 'Responsible Pet Ownership' Thatcham Sheltered
Accommodation Residences
Art and Photographic Exhibition
by Nigel Wylie Viewings on Friday 14th, 10 a.m.
- 2 p.m., Saturday 15th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 16th at Church Service times
10.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Henwick Worthy Playing Field Thatcham Primary Schools Mixed
Football Tournament led by Thatcham Neighbourhood Police Team with pupils
from Sponsored by Shoecare of
Thatcham.
Angela Bates at Thatcham Town Council
on 01635 863592. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this programme the Town Council can accept no liability for any inaccuracies, misprints or omissions. |
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Council