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West Berkshire
Welcome to the West Berkshire Family Information Service
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West Berkshire Activities
Berkshire on a budget
Would you like to recieve the next issue of our quarterly leaflet, 'Berkshire on a Budget'? containing leisure information and ideas for family activities. To request a copy please telphone: 0800 328 9148.
Special Needs Activities
Click here to find out what's on for children with special needs and their families.
Holiday Activities
Click here to find out about activities during the school holidays.
Family Events
Cut Films Competition
We are looking for films that are original, fun and that you really think will help young people to reject smoking. The deadline for entries is 31st August, so why not take on the challenge as part of your summer activities? The best film wins a workshop with a leading UK film director, equipment for your school or youth club, and national publicity.
Click here for more information.
Aldworth Fete & Fun Dog Show
Saturday 11th September, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Aldworth Village Hall & Rec. (RG8 9SB)
Brass Band, Activities, Toddlers’ Area, Fun Fair, Old Vehicles, Plant, Food & Craft Stalls, BBQ, Teas, Ice Cream & more.
For the fete, please call: 01635 579 287
For a Dog Show schedule/entry form, call: 01491 671 771
Click here for more information.
Heritage Open Days
Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th September, various locations
Heritage Open Days provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden, often curious and always interesting places in English cities, towns and villages - and completely free of charge.
Locations include:
Bridge house, Village Lock-Up, Brightwalton Eco House, Camp Hopson, Donnington Hospital, and many others.
Click here for more information.
Bollywood Dance Classes, Trinity School Dance Studio
Continues 15th September, 6:45 - 7:45pm
Classes are booked and paid for in advance on a termly basis.
Click here for more information.
Whacky Scrap Races - Build a Tank!
Starts Saturday 2 October 2010
10.30am-12.00noon at Denefield School, Tilehurst
Open to teams of 2-6 with children aged 5+ accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided over the 8 weeks. A free crèche is available and transport costs can be covered for those on free school meals and for those with SEN children.
Click here for more information.
To register please contact Sue Hale on 0118 972 8978 or email shale@denefield.org.uk
www.whackyscrapraces.org.uk
Warhammers at Battle Library
Second Saturday of the month, 10.15am - 12 noon
If your child is aged between 10-15 they may like to join in the Fantasy Battle and Warhammer 40,000 at Battle Library where participants can assemble and paint their own army, then lead it into battle against other competitors. Simply turn up on the day.
Computer Club for Girls and Boys
Starts on 18 and 19 May respectively from 3.15pm to 4.30pm at Denefield School
On this free 8 week block children in Years 5-9 will develop their computer skills on a variety of activities such as designing a magazine on a theme of their choice.
Register with Sue Hale, email: SHale@denefield.org.uk.
Adult IT for Beginners
Thursdays from 2.00-3.00pm, starting in June 2010 at Denefield School
If you’d like to improve your computer skills to help your children with their homework or if you’d like to learn about email or how to surf the internet, then register for this free 5 week beginners course with Sue Hale now.
Email: SHale@denefield.org.uk.
Tilehurst Youth Club
Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 6.00-8.00pm
Starting on 16 June 2010 at Cotswold Sports Centre.
Indoor and outdoor activities will be on offer to children and young people. Click here for more information, or contact 0118 9455286.
Street Athletics, Pigeons Farm
12 August, 12-4pm
Run by Linford Christie and Darren Campbell, both Gold Olympic champions. The event will involve: 60m race, street dancing, music, circus skills, games, local radio and much more.
Click here for more information.
West Berks, Central Area, Spring Activities Programme
Events include monthly Youth Clubs and Music Gigs at Schools and Youth Clubs in W Berks. All activities are open to any young person, those held on School/College sites during School/College hours are only available to young people within those Schools/Colleges. Click here for the timetable.
West Berks, Eastern Area, Spring Activities Programme
Events include Youth Clubs, Health Drop-ins and Project Clubs, including Duke of Edinburgh Award, Baby Sitting and Skate Park. Click here for the time table.
Places to Visit
Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham 01635 874381
A wonderful day out for all the family. Feed the ducks, take a walk around the lake and reed bed and let off some steam in the adventure playgrounds. Enjoy the delicious organic refreshments in the Lakeside Cafe or bring your own picnic. The newly refurbished Centre has interactive wildlife and natural history displays, jigsaws, brass rubbings and touchy-feely boxes as well as the Discovery Hall which provides a learning space for all! Entry and parking free. Open Tues-Sun 11am - 5pm. Contact the Centre for more information and for winter opening hours.
Basildon Park near Pangbourne 0118 984 3040
Beale Park near Pangbourne 0118 984 3369
The Living Rainforest near Newbury 01635 202444
Bucklebury Farm Park, Bucklebury, Berkshire, RG7 6RR 0118 971 4002 - email info@buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk A great family day out - enjoy the thrill of a tractor and trailer ride to hand feed the deer, lots of other animals to see, pat and feed, great indoor play area and outdoor adventure playground, Wild Walk, Nature Trail, picnic area, refreshments and lots, lots more. Just 15 minutes from either junction 12 or junction 13 of the M4.
Children's Action Farm, Knightsbridge Farm, Newbury Rd, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8JY 01635 269678 - email farmer@actionfarm.com Children's birthday parties, group bookings, school education programmes. Pony rides, pig racing, tractor trailer rides, bottle feed the lambs, adventure playground and much more... Daily 10am - 5pm.
West Berkshire Museum is in Newbury town centre. It is a free Museum and always has free trails and activities for children and families to complete. They also have special 'Museum Makes' which are free craft sessions where children can turn up on the day without booking and make an item then take it home. For more information phone 01635 30511.
The new exhibition at West Berkshire Museum celebrates 200 years of the Kennet & Avon Canal. 24th July - 30th September 2010.
Padworth Common Nature ReserveThe network of paths takes you through a variety of habitats including heathland, woodland and ponds across an area of 28 hectares (about the size of 14 football pitches). The common is nestled off the Padworth Road which runs between Burghfield and Tadley.
Shaw House Church Rd, Newbury
Built in 1851 and restored in 2005, Shaw House is ideal for families with many exciting activities and exhibitions. Have a look at the website to find out more.
Click here for details of events in other areas.
Click here to do a Leisure Search.
Click here to visit our Holiday activities pages for events over the school holidays.
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