What’s on guide

What’s On March/April 2022

ONGOING

EVENTS AT LOCAL LIBRARIES

Rhymetimes at Reading libraries: Battle library – Friday, 10am and 11:15am Caversham library – Tuesday, 10:15am Central library – Thursday, 10:15am and 11:15am Palmer Park library – Thursday, 10:30am Southcote library – Thursday, 9:30am Tilehurst library – Monday, 10:30am Whitley library – Thursday, 11am www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/rh ymetimes/ These popular, rhymetime sessions introduce babies and children to language, rhyme and taking part in a fun way. Numbers are limited, so booking is essential. Free entry. Rhymetime at Sonning Common Library sonningcommonprimary.co.uk/commu nity/library On the first and third Mondays of the month for under 3s at 10am. Children’s storytime at Sonning Common Library sonningcommonprimary.co.uk/commu nity/library Saturdays at 10am. Rhymetime at Theale Library For children aged 0-2 years. Wednesdays, 11:00-11:30am (term time only) For more information please contact: 01189 303207 thealelibrary@westberks.gov.uk Duplo play sessions at Theale Library for toddlers and preschoolers An informal session to have fun with Duplo. Younger siblings welcome. Mondays 1:30pm - 3:00pm, all year round. Wednesdays 10:45am - 12:15pm during half term and holidays. For more information, please contact the library: 01189 303207 thealelibrary@westberks.gov.uk Lego club at Burghfield Common Library Free drop-in event, all materials provided. For children over 5 years. First Friday of the month, 4:15pm –5:30pm For more information, please contact 01189 833632 burghfieldlibrary@westberks.gov.uk BEALE PARK Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 9NW, bealepark.org.uk There’s a packed programme of activities across the Easter holidays, including trails, keeper talks, meet the bugs and pond dipping. Animal experiences – which start at just £15 to feed the lemurs or meerkats – will be offered from 8th April. Keep upto-date at bealepark.org.uk and via Facebook and Instagram. REGAL KIDS’ CLUB Regal Picturehouse, 2 Boroma Way, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BZ Every Saturday morning Regal Picturehouse shows a mix of children's classics and recent releases. March titles include Where the Wild Things Are for World Book Day, Encanto for International Women’s Day, Spirited Away & Howl’s Moving Castle. Tickets £3 (children and adults)

1-13 March BRILLIANT BIRDS Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR, nationaltrust.org/basildon-park This children's trail is themed around the birds at Basildon Park. See if you can swoop like a red kite, spot a robin or hear birdsong along your walk. Trails are £2 each from Visitor Reception, with a prize once you've finished. 3 March BLAZE’S BUDDIES West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, RG14 5AS, booking.westberks.gov.uk/heritage_events This month’s session theme is Otters and will include a short action poem about Blaze followed by a story. We will discover some fun facts about Otters along with a craft activity. We’ll end with a sing-along and a hunt to find the museum dragon. Free entry 11am 5 March FAMILY JAM WITH READIPOP Readipop Studios, 15 Trafford Road, Reading, RG1 8JP A family music session for kids and adults to experience and learn to play together. No previous music experience is necessary, just be prepared to give it a go! £3 per family 10am 5 March BASIL BRUSH’S FAMILY FUN SHOW Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Fresh from appearances on CBBC’s Crackerjack, Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a show for all the family. £12 | £10 under 16s Family and Friends (4 people) £40 2:30pm

5 March SPONTANEOUS POTTER KIDZ Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD, cornexchangenew.com Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to the box office! A very magical improv show awaits... Age guide: 8+ Tickets: £13/£15 4pm

5 and 6 March READING BRICK SHOW Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading RG1 8EQ, readingbrickshow.com The LEGO® show will spark imagination, promote creativity and inspire everyone who walks through the doors. Featuring many interactive games and building opportunities. 10am

5-27 March (weekends) WOODLEY FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS 2022 Most events are at The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 4JZ, woodleyfestival.org.uk Many local schools encourage their pupils to enter the wide variety of speech and drama, vocal, instrumental and piano classes, and the well-supported choir classes are always particularly popular with the audience.

6 March READING CHILDREN'S BOOK GROUP Fourbears Books, 20 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JG, fourbearsbooks.uk The shortlist for this year’s FCBG Children’s Book Award is announced on 28th February. Come and explore the books and vote for your favourites. We'll also be celebrating World Book Day. Suitable for ages 5-11. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free but prebooking essential via 0118 948 1747 or info@fourbearsbooks.uk 10am-11am

6 March HENLEY YOUTH FESTIVAL: MUSIC MAKERS Rupert House School, 90 Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BN, hyf.org.uk Years 1-6 10am – 3pm

6 March LONDON RHYMES Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD, cornexchangenew.com An eclectic, high energy musical experience for families with children aged 0 to 7 led by Rosie and a band of amazing live musicians. £6.50 10:30am

6 March BABY AND CHILDREN’S MARKET Meadway Sports Centre, Conwy Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4BZ, babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk Stalls bursting with top quality LIKE NEW and NEW baby & children's items from birth to 10 yrs. Plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby & children's industry showcasing and selling their products & services all under one roof! £1.50 / free entry for children 1:30pm

12 March HENLEY YOUTH FESTIVAL: HYF RUN Henley Rugby Club, Dry Leas, Marlow Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2JA, hyf.org.uk Years reception – 6 8:30am – 12:30pm

12 March HENLEY YOUTH FESTIVAL: JUNIOR VARIETY Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-onThames, RG9 2BP, hyf.org.uk Years 1-5 2pm

12-13 March HENLEY YOUTH FESTIVAL: ART AND FILM EXHIBITION Thames Room, River and Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley On Thames RG9 1BF, hyf.org.uk All years 11am – 4:30pm (Saturday) / 11am –2:30pm (Sunday)

18 March FULL MOON PADDLE Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Reading, RG10 0TH, dinton-pastures.co.uk See the lake come to life on this Springwatch paddle on stand-up paddleboards or sit-ontops. Age 8+ £25 per person 8pm-10pm 20 March I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA, southhillpark.org.uk Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party, and best of all, you’re invited. There’ll be a terrific treasure hunt, sensational sing-along songs and lots of games to play, including Molly’s favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye. It’s going to the best party ever. £11. 20 March BILL! Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-onThames, RG9 2BP, kentontheatre.co.uk Through The Wardrobe: Children’s Theatre Company Presents…..’Bill!’ A comic look at the life & times of William Shakespeare. Age recommendation: 6+ Tickets: £9 / £11 12:30pm / 5:30pm

21 and 24 March NATURE TOTS Thatcham Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU, www.bbowt.org.uk/explore/visitorcentres/nature-discovery-centre Fun in Nature, organised activities and run by a friendly welcoming face. For children aged 18 months – 4 years £7 per child (supervisory adults free) 10am / 10:30am / 11am 26 March FAMILY FUN – MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: LAVENDER EYE PILLOWS Creativ.Spaces, 2b Southview Business Park, Marsack Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AF, madebytamalia.co.uk You will learn how to make a no-sew lavender pillow, then personalise it with a choice of printing and painting techniques and embellishments. £25 11am / 1:30pm

26 and 27 March YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DANCE GALAS South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA, southhillpark.org.uk Youth groups, community groups, schools and special guest professional dancers come together to present an evening of dance entertainment for families and dance enthusiasts alike. Tickets £12 / £14 7pm

30 March – 5 April WIZARDING WORLD WAND INSTALLATION The Oracle Shopping Centre, Minster Street, Reading, RG1 2AG, fantasticbeasts.co.uk Standing 15 feet tall and set within concrete bases, the nine wands – bringing to life those belonging to some of the favourite characters in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films – will illuminate each evening, performing a light show to the thrilling music from the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter films.

31 March – 2 April THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE, watermill.org.uk Inspired by her cartographer father, Isabella longs to follow in his footsteps and explore her island home of Joya. But when her best friend goes missing, her dreams of adventure come true sooner than she thinks. Tickets from £13, concessions – all performances (£7/£6.50). 1-2 April NEWBURY YOUNGSTERS: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Arlington Arts Centre, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, BRK RG14 3BQ, Arlington-arts.com Wildcats everywhere! This up-beat throwback to the ins and outs of high school drama is a nostalgic romp for young and old alike!

2 April FAMILY JAM WITH READIPOP Readipop Studios, 15 Trafford Road, Reading, RG1 8JP A family music session for kids and adults to experience and learn to play together. No previous music experience is necessary, just be prepared to give it a go! £3 per family 10am

3 April GREEN PARK CHALLENGE Madejski Stadium, Junction 11 M4, Reading, RG2 0FL, readinghalfmarathon.com/pages/greenpark-challenge The Green Park Challenge is a fun run which is estimated to be just under 3km and is open to all the family. Children must be at least 4 years old. £16 8:30am

3 April READING CHILDREN'S BOOK GROUP Fourbears Books, 20 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JG, fourbearsbooks.uk Come and make a hat for Easter. We'll be sharing stories about hats and everyone will receive a seasonal treat from our sorting hat. Suitable for ages 5-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free but pre-booking essential via 0118 948 1747 or info@fourbearsbooks.uk 10am-11am

A SOUTH HILL PARK PRODUCTION

BASED ON THE DREAMWORKS ANIMATION MOTION PICTURE AND THE BOOK BY WILLIAM STEIG

Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

Music by Jeanine Tesori

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

Georgie Banks as Princess Fiona Brad Clapson as Shrek Poppy Ridell as Donkey Ashleigh Wells as Lord Farquaad

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk

Mon 11 – Mon 18 April 2022 Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell RG12 7PA

BOX OFFICE 01344 484123 · SOUTHHILLPARK.ORG.UK

Registered charity 265656 Please support the future of the Arts

3 April FAMILY ACRO YOGA Learning Centre, Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD, cornexchangenew.com Learn the art of taking flight on another person’s feet! Together we'll have fun, learn some new skills and make some memories. £8 10:30am/1pm 5 April READING HAVE A GO EVENING Reading Music Centre, Stoneham Court, 100 Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EZ, berkshiremaestros.org.uk A fantastic FREE event this term for children and families to try as many different instruments as they'd like and a chance to chat to our teachers at our music centre. Everyone welcome and no appointment necessary. Sign up on the night to get 10% off your first term of lessons! 5pm – 7pm 6 April BRACKNELL HAVE A GO EVENING Bracknell Music Centre, Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9DA, berkshiremaestros.org.uk A fantastic FREE event this term for children and families to try as many different instruments as they'd like and a chance to chat to our teachers at our music centre. Everyone welcome and no appointment necessary. Sign up on the night to get 10% off your first term of lessons! 3pm – 5:30pm 6-18 April ALBY THE PENGUIN SAVES THE WORLD Reading Rep Theatre, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4LY, readingrep.com Alby the Penguin Saves the World is a magical and meaningful adventure, for kids aged 3-6. Wherever Alby goes, adventure is not far behind, and he quickly finds himself on a mission to help save his friends (and the world), before it’s too late! £12 7 April BLAZE’S BUDDIES West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, RG14 5AS, booking.westberks.gov.uk/heritage_events This month’s session theme is Springtime and will include a short action poem about Blaze followed by a story. We will discover some fun facts about Springtime along with a craft activity. We’ll end with a sing-along and a hunt to find the museum dragon. Free entry 11am 8 and 9 April MORGAN WEST: UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4AU, whatsonreading.com Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza! For ages 7+ and their families. £14.50 / £13.50 South Street members 8 and 9 April COSXPO 2022 University of Reading, RG6 6UR, cosxpo.com Glue guns and sewing machines at the ready? Round 3 of CosXPo is coming in 2022! Set a date for the UK's best event focusing solely on the art of cosplay and mastering your crafting skills. Tickets from £15 8-25 April EASTER ADVENTURES IN NATURE Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4PG, nationaltrust.org.uk/greys-court With colourful spring bulbs blooming, the gardens and estate to explore, Greys Court makes a lovely setting for a family Easter trail. Trails are £3 each, with a chocolate, or chocolate alternative, prize when you've finished. 9 April EASTER FAMILY FUN: EGG DECORATING Creativ.Spaces, 2b Southview Business Park, Marsack Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AF, madebytamalia.co.uk Have some Easter fun decorating blown eggs to hang in your home and keep as a keepsake for years to come. £25 11am / 1:30pm 9 April NICK COPE – SPRING 2022 Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD, cornexchangenew.com Join Nick Cope, star of CBeebies’ Popcast, for his interactive music sessions with songs about everything from counting to how plants grow. Age guide: 8 and under £10 10:30am 9 April THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-onThames, RG9 2BP, kentontheatre.co.uk Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels! Tickets: £13.50 / £11.50 1:30pm/5pm 9-24 April EASTER TRAIL AT TUMBLESTONE HOLLOW Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6HF, stonor.com Follow the trail around Tumblestone Hollow and the Gardens at Stonor, exploring and playing as you go along. Solve the puzzle and bring it back the to Visitor Centre to receive a treat. 10 April KIDS GO WILD! Braziers Park, Braziers Lane, Ipsden OX10 6AN, braziers.org.uk A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Alchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, as you may get mucky! £10 per child or £20 per family 10am-12:30pm 11 April FAMILY FUN – NATIONAL PET DAY: PAINT A PET PORTRAIT Creativ.Spaces, 2b Southview Business Park, Marsack Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AF, madebytamalia.co.uk On this special day of National Pet Day, let’s share the love we have for our fluffy (or scaly, feathery) friends, with the ones around us. Bring your kids, friends, family and even your pooch, kitty, bunny (whatever your pet) – is welcome too! £25 5:30pm – 7:30pm 11-14 April FAMILY EASTER TRAIL: FIND THE FOX CUBS Thatcham Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU, www.bbowt.org.uk/explore/visitorcentres/nature-discovery-centre A springtime adventure around the lake, follow the trail and help mother fox find her missing cubs to earn an Easter treat! Suitable for families with children aged 4-11 years. £4 per child. Supervisory adults free 10am – 2pm 11-18 April SHREK THE MUSICAL South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA, southhillpark.org.uk Everyone’s favourite ogre is back this Easter in South Hill Park’s hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical. Suitable for all ages Family tickets: £20 per person (up to 6 people, max 2 adults). 12, 13, 21 and 22 April CRAFTY KIDS EGGCITING EASTER Creativ.Spaces, 2b Southview Business Park, Marsack Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AF, madebytamalia.co.uk This 2-hour arts and crafts session is great fun for all children, with tailored craft activities according to the season and the ages attending. These crafts are ideally suited to children aged 5-11 years. £20 10am 12 April FAMILY CONCERTINI with YolanDa Brown Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to join world renowned saxophonist, star of Cbeebies YolanDa’s Band Jam and multi MOBO award winner YolanDa Brown for an inspirational Concertini exploring a fusion of Reggae, Jazz and Soul. £12, £10 under 16s Family and Friends (4 people) £40 11:30am/2pm 12- April ART DAZE Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Use an array of materials and techniques from painting to sculpture, junk modelling to printing. Suitable for ages 8-14. £120 11am 12-14 April DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD, cornexchangenew.com Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. 1:30pm/4pm 12, 14 and 20 April SING 2 Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet. There’s just one hitch - they first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star to join them… £9 | £7 under 16s Family & Friends (4 people) £28 13 April FAMILY ACTIVITY MORNING: Marvellous Masks Shaw House, Church Road, Newbury, RG14 2DR, booking.westberks.gov.uk/ heritage_events Decorate a spring and Easter themed wooden mask with a selection of stickers, gems, ribbon and pens. £2 10am / 11am / 12pm 13 April SLIME BY THE HERD South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4AU, whatsonreading.com Slug and Caterpillar are starving, and the only leaf left in the garden is just out of reach. Slug thinks they should work together. Age guide: 2-5 years and their families. £9.50 11am and 2pm 13 and 14 April EASTER WORKSHOP –SUPERHERO ACADEMY Spencers Wood Village Hall, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, RG7 1AP, stageability.class4kids.co.uk/camps Children will invent their own superhero and explore their new super powers in this fun, interactive drama workshop for boys and girls. Ages 5-11. 13 and 14 April JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment so expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from Cbeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for 5 magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds. £12, £10 under 16s Family and Friends (4 people) £40 11:30am/2pm 14 April MESSY MUSEUM MORNING: Let there be light! West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, RG14 5AS, booking.westberks.gov.uk/heritage_events Make your own Roman oil lamp out of airdrying clay and then decorate it. £2 10am / 11am / 12pm 15 April EXPLORE WORKSHOPS Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Messy craft / circus skills / street dance / magical art / magic / Little Wrigglers / steel pan drumming From £4.50 15 April EASTER FEST Newbury town centre, visitnewbury.org.uk Brought to you by Visit Newbury and the organisers of Newbury Artisan Market, the Victorian Christmas Fayre and seasonal Food & Drink Festivals, LSD Promotions! 10am 16 April FIREMAN SAM LIVE The Hexagon, Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7UA, whatsonreading.com When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus. But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Tickets £17.50 / £16.50 under 16s

16 April FAMILY FUN DAY The Swan, Station Road, Thatcham, RG19 4QL, swanpubthatcham.co.uk Games, rides, food and loads of fun for both big and small people to enjoy! Open from 12pm 17 and 18 April EASTER BUNNY EGG HUNT The Swan, Station Road, Thatcham, RG19 4QL, swanpubthatcham.co.uk Join the Easter Bunny for a wonderful Easter party and chocolate egg hunt!! Pre-booking is essential for this event. £5 per child 2pm 19 April MOVIE IN THE HALL: HOP Shaw House, Church Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DR, westberkshireheritage.org E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. Tickets: £5 / £3 10:30am 19 and 20 April THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. £12, £10 under 16s Family and Friends (4 people) £40 11:30am/2pm 19 and 20 April ARTS AND CRAFTS SESSION Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Join Jess Thompson for half an hour of print making fun - making bubble collagraph prints from recycled materials. Suitable for ages 48 years. £4 1:30pm 19-21 April PLAY IN THREE DAYS WORKSHOP Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Create a play from scratch in just three days! Explore different elements of theatre such as acting and script writing before performing your masterpiece at the end of the course. Suitable for ages 8-14. £180 11am – 4pm 20 April FAMILY ACTIVITY MORNING: Bright Birds Shaw House, Church Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DR, westberkshireheritage.org Decorate a ceramic bird hanging decoration with permanent markers to design and colour in its plumage. £2 10am / 11am / 12pm 20 April LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Arlington Arts Centre, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, BRK RG14 3BQ, Arlington-arts.com A wolf in granny's clothing knows all about what fun dressing-up can be and in Little Red Riding Hood our magical wardrobe opens its doors to a fantastic display of gorgeous garments 11am 20 April FAMILY MINIBEAST SAFARI Thatcham Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU, www.bbowt.org.uk/explore/visitorcentres/nature-discovery-centre Come find out what creatures are hiding at the Nature Discovery Centre this spring! This workshop is suitable for children aged 8-12. £5 per child 10am / 1pm 21 April THE NOT SO UGLY SISTERS Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm A brand new musical re-telling of Cinderella from the perspective of the ‘Not So’ Ugly Sisters, reimagined for the stage in this magical adventure for the whole family by Wrongsemble. £12 | £10 under 16s Family and Friends (4 people) £40 11:30am/2pm 22 April MESSY MUSEUM MORNING: Face It! West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, RG14 5AS, booking.westberks.gov.uk/heritage_events Make a face out of air-drying clay using a replica Roman face jug as inspiration. £2 10am / 11am / 12pm 22 April GROOVE INTO THE WOODS Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PF, Norden.farm Family favourite Groove Baby arrives with an exciting, jazz and funk fuelled show especially for 3- 7s and their grown-ups! £12 | £10 under 16s Family and Friends (4 people) £40 11:30am/2pm 22 and 23 April ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-onThames, RG9 2BP, kentontheatre.co.uk dk productions are excited to be back at The Kenton Theatre as we follow Alice and drop down the rabbit hole to a magical place in Wonderland. You would be ‘mad’ to miss it. Tickets: Adult £19, Concessions £16, Family Price £64 1pm/4pm 22-24 April CHARLOTTE’S WEB Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BD, cornexchangenew.com The Corn Exchange's Infant and Junior Youth Theatre presents Charlotte’s Web, a poignant, humorous story of a pig, a spider and a little girl. Tickets: £15 / £12.50 1pm/6pm 23 April DROP-IN FAMILY CRAFT West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, RG14 5AS, booking.westberks.gov.uk/heritage_events Pop into the Museum to decorate a pennant with your own design which will form part of the bunting decorating the Museum for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend! Your personalised design will join other pennants decorated by West Berkshire schools. Free Drop in between 10am – 4pm 23 April SPRINGWATCH PADDLE Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, Reading, RG10 0TH, dinton-pastures.co.uk Look out for our waterfowl chicks like ducklings, cygnets and goslings and our beautiful colourful dragonflies. Finish the paddle with a nice warm drink and slice of

Animal experiences available now

homemade cake at the Activity Centre. Age 4+ £35 per person 10:30am-12:30pm / 1:30pm-3:30pm 23 April 1, 2 STEP DANCE ACADEMY: Celebrating 15 Years South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA, southhillpark.org.uk 1, 2 Step Dance Academy presents their biennial showcase of dance in an entertaining show suitable for all ages. As part of this year’s 15th anniversary show our dancers will explore a variety of dance styles with fabulous costumes and creative choreography as we revisit our shows through the years. Tickets £16 / £18 3pm 25 and 28 April NATURE TOTS Thatcham Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3FU, www.bbowt.org.uk/explore/visitorcentres/nature-discovery-centre Fun in Nature, organised activities and run by a friendly welcoming face. For children aged 18 months – 4 years £7 per child (supervisory adults free) 10am / 10:30am / 11am 27 April NEWBURY HAVE A GO EVENING Newbury Music Centre, St Bartholomew's School, Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6JP, berkshiremaestros.org.uk A fantastic FREE event this term for children and families to try as many different instruments as they'd like and a chance to chat to our teachers at our music centre. Everyone welcome and no appointment necessary. Sign up on the night to get 10% off your first term of lessons! 4:30pm6:30pm 28-30 April THE WIZARD OF OZ Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-onThames, RG9 2BP, kentontheatre.co.uk When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. Tickets £20, concessions £18