General Events
- Friday 4th April, 10:00am - Until Sunday 27th April, 5:00pm
Explore the works of one of the 20th century's most influential and recognisable artists at The Base.
- Wednesday 9th April 10:00am until 3:00pm
Dynamic dragons Make a colourful dragon straw puppet from card, straws, sticky tape, marker pens and other craft materials.
- Friday 11th April 10:00am until 3:00pm
Choose one of a small selection of wooden craft kits available to make and decorate with paint pens. You can also decoupage using tissue paper and glue.
- Saturday 12th April 11:00am until 2:00pm
Explore the House to find the hidden mouse!
- Saturday 12th April, 7:30pm
A rare opportunity to hear Elgar's setting of Cardinal Newman's poem about the journey of a soul through death to life
- Sunday 13th April 11:00am until 3:00pm
Join us to celebrate all things local and explore unique craft across over 70 stalls throughout the House and outside.
- Wednesday 16th April 10:00am until 3:00pm
Bouncing bunnies Bounce into Easter with this fun ceramic bunny craft.
- Thursday 17th April 10:00am until 1:00pm
Egg-cellent! Decorate a mini 2D ceramic egg and make a 3D egg with air-drying modelling clay.
- Wednesday 23rd April 1:00pm until 2:00pm
Newbury Road Club will be celebrating its centenary in 2025, but cycle clubs have been busy in Newbury for many more years.
- Wednesday 23rd April 7:00pm until 8:00pm
The Domesday settlement of Compton is referred to as two places, Westcumpton and Estcumpton from 1241
- Wednesday 7th May, 1:00pm - Until Thursday 8th May, 8:00pm
The New Era Players will be performing readings of extracts, poems and songs of World War II, bringing to life the memories, thoughts and feelings of the people who lived through the experiences of wartime.
- Saturday 10th May, 11:00am - Until Monday 26th May, 4:00pm
A collective exhibition from Open Studios artists in the historic rooms at Shaw House.
- Sunday 11th May 11:00am until 3:00pm
Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a family picnic, trail and crafts.
- Friday 23rd May 9:30pm until 10:15pm
A walk by local bat expert James Shipman. Did you know bats can live for up to 30 years? James explains where they live, how they fly in the dark, and why they are so important and protected by law.
- Thursday 19th June 7:31pm until 8:45pm
Let go of the past, release stress and worry, and discover inner peace through meditation and positive thinking.