Refillables pop-up shop
2023-03-09 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Love Hartwood, 9 Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berks, RG7 3HB, United Kingdom
Our mobile shop will be open in Burghfield Common, hosted by the wonderful Love Heartwood on their driveway.
If you cannot make it to the event you can order products for delivery on the same day, keeping the carbon footprint to a minimum because we are already in the area! In order to comply with street trading legislation, there will now be a 10p entry fee to visit this event in person.

Windmill Court proposal - by Sovereign Housing Association
2023-03-09 19:30 - 20:00 | Methodist church hall, 17 West End Road, READING, County, RG7 3TB, United Kingdom
Sovereign Housing Association representatives will attend the parish council meeting to present and take questions on their proposal to develop the site.

Creative Wellbeing Walk - places must be prebooked
2023-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Mortimer Library, 27 Victoria Road, Reading, Berks, RG7 3XD, United Kingdom
Led by local artist Simon Jardine this walk promotes physical and mental wellbeing and an opportunity to do something creative.
Each walk includes short stops to paint, draw or photograph areas of interest and concludes with a creative class along with tea and coffee.
Open to adults – not families, or children.
Free art equipment is provided. Walks are informal, relaxed and friendly.
Places MUST be booked in advance – to book and for more information please contact gemma.taylor@westberks.gov.uk

St. Johns Hall Annual General Meeting
2023-03-15 19:30 - 20:30 | St John’s Village Hall, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF, 22 West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TF, United Kingdom
This is open to the public.

The Bulging Sack - pop up pub
2023-03-17 17:00 - 23:00 | Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road, Reading, Berks, RG7 3EN, United Kingdom
Burghfield Santas bring you the best pop up pub in the world – the sack in the hall

Mortimer Village Market
2023-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | St John’s Village Hall, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF, 22 West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TF, United Kingdom
Produce, artisan & craft market, 10:00am till 2:00pm each 3rd Sunday of the month.

Neighbourhood Plan - monthly steering group meeting
2023-03-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Methodist church hall, 17 West End Road, READING, County, RG7 3TB, United Kingdom
AGENDA
1 Status of land set aside behind Tower Gardens for school, dentist and doctors.
2. Status of full review/update of Neighbourhood Plan
These meetings are open to the public

Creative Wellbeing Walk - prebook only
2023-03-22 10:00 - 13:00
bLed by local artist Simon Jardine this walk promotes physical and mental wellbeing and an opportunity to do something creative.
Each walk includes short stops to paint, draw or photograph areas of interest and concludes with a creative class along with tea and coffee.
Open to adults – not families, or children.
Free art equipment is provided. Walks are informal, relaxed and friendly.
Places MUST be booked in advance – to book and for more information please contact gemma.taylor@westberks.gov.uk

Charity Trivia Quiz
2023-03-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The Hatch Gate, Burghfield Road, Reading, RG30 3TH, United Kingdom
Fundraising quiz in aid of Newbury Lions.
Fabulous prizes.
Booking recommended.

Easter Crafty Church
2023-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Burghfield Village, Church Lane, Burghfield Village, READING, RG30 3TG, United Kingdom
Easter egg hunt, Easter story, crafts and fun. Free entry but please book for catering purposes.

Mortimer Spring Clean
2023-03-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Mortimer Fairground, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
Greening Mortimer presents the annual Mortimer Spring Clean litter pick!
Meet at the Fairground opposite Horse and Groom.
Litter pickers and bags provided – please bring your own gloves and hand sanitiser.
Thank you

Spanish Themed Wine Evening
2023-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Mortimer Community Centre, The Fairground, Mortimer, READING, Berkshire, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
Mortimer Cricket Club’s Spanish Themed Wine Evening
Tapas and “generous” tasting of three white and three red Spanish wines. Bottles of each available to purchase during the evening. Beer & soft drinks available to purchase.
To book call 07740 866943

No Strings Attached - Spring Concert
2023-03-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Tadley Community Centre, The Link, Newchurch Road, Tadley, RG26 4HN, United Kingdom
A special performance by popular local clarinet group, No Strings Attached, showcasing a range of music and featuring three different sizes of clarinet – Bb, alto and bass.

Spring Concert - The Hurst Singers
2023-03-25 19:30 - 21:30
The Hurst Singers present a varied programme of classical, popular, musicals and madrigals
Price includes tea/coffee. Wine £3 extra

Creative Wellbeing Walk - prebook only
2023-03-29 10:00 - 13:00

Silchester Village Market
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Silchester Village Hall, Little London Road, Silchester, RG7 2ND, United Kingdom
Friendly and dynamic village market punching way above its weight.

The Ugly Duckling
2023-04-05 14:00 - 14:35
The Watermill Theatre present this classic tale in a new show, adapted and performed for 2-6 year olds.
Booking essential. Adults £5, children £2. Tel 0118 9332882 email mortimerlibrary@westberks.gov.uk or book in the library.
Opening hours
Monday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am to 5:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 12:30pm

Mortimer 2021 WI - Open Studios glass
2023-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Mortimer Community Centre, The Fairground, Mortimer, READING, Berkshire, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
Two local Art and Glass professionals Julie Pearson and Jason Leggatt from Open Studios tell us about their craft

The Bulging Egg Sack
2023-04-07 17:00 - 23:00 | Burghfield Common Recreation Ground, Recreation Road, RG7 3EN, United Kingdom
The Bulging Egg Sack is back! Following a great St Patrick’s day event, which saw £1,200 raised for thames valley air ambulance, join us for an evening of great fun with a quiz, great beverages and a fantastic community atmosphere.

Easter Crafts
2023-04-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Burghfield Common Library, School Lane, Reading, Berks, RG7 3JZ, United Kingdom
Easter Crafts for children 5 years and over. FREE event, all materials provided.
Parents/carers need to stay with children under 8.
No need to book – just drop in and have fun!
For more information, call or email: burghfieldlibrary@westberks.gov.uk

Easter Fun Day
2023-04-08 14:00 - 22:30 | The Horse and Groom, The Street, Mortimer, Reading, Berks, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
Bouncy castle

Easter egg hunt
Tombolla
BBQ
Goats
Race night
Local ales
Live music

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Mortimer 10K
2023-04-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Mortimer Fairground, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
The Mortimer 10km returns again with a scenic multi terrain course for 2023.
Starting and finishing in the delightful Berkshire village of Mortimer, this 10km heads to the local woodlands for a lovely route on trails and bridleways.
We have free onsite parking, chip timing, free race photos and an awesome medal.
There is a canicross entry category too with its own race start, so if you’d love to run with your dog then this is for you.
The Mortimer 10km is raising money for the Ollie Young Foundation

Mortimer Village Market - Spring Special
2023-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | St John’s Village Hall, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF, 22 West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TF, United Kingdom
Monthly Village Artisan, Craft Market, Tea, Coffee, Snack & Treats, Hot Food

Jumble Sale - Save The Children
2023-04-29 10:30 - 15:00 | Methodist church hall, 17 West End Road, READING, County, RG7 3TB, United Kingdom
Save The Children Kennet Branch Jumble Sale

Donations at the hall from 9.30am.
Jumble items 40p each or 3 for £1.
Entry fee 20p.
Organisers cannot accept items with a plug.

Coronation Supper
2023-05-05 19:30 - 22:00 | St. Mary’s Church, Burghfield Village, Church Lane, Burghfield Village, READING, RG30 3TG, United Kingdom
Enjoy a Royally themed celebration meal with fizz and quiz. Bar and raffle

Celebrating His Majesty's Coronation
2023-05-06 12:00 - 23:00 | Mortimer Fairground, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
Mortimer celebrates King Charles’ coronation with a free-entry Fairground event featuring:

‘Picnic in the Park’, with the coronation shown on an extra-large screen.
Live music into the evening.
Bar, tea tent & diverse food outlets.
Activities, children’s competitions & “Market Row” stalls.

If you can spare an hour or two to help, contact volunteers@mortimervillage.org.uk

To book a Market Row pitch, email events@mortimervillage.org.uk

Prospective performers, contact: coronation@mml.org.uk

Coronation Big Lunch
2023-05-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Burghfield Common Recreation Ground, Recreation Road, RG7 3EN, United Kingdom
Come to the Burghfield Common Rec with your picnic baskets, blankets to celebrate the coronation of King Charles with friends, families and neighbours!Corni

Health For The Future
2023-06-07 18:30 - 20:30 | St John’s Village Hall, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF, 22 West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TF, United Kingdom
Mortimer Surgery Patient Participation Group are running an event ‘Health for the Future’ which will showcase the range of services available through the surgery and how to access them

Fibre To The Premises - presentation by Gigaclear
2023-06-21 19:00 - 20:00
presentation on how it works by Gigaclear.

Midsummer Music
2023-06-25 12:30 - 17:00 | Little Manor, Church Lane, RG30 3TG, United Kingdom
Save the Children Kennet Branch’s Midsummer Music returns with headliners The Clive Fortune Big Band with a wide repertoire of big band classics and jazz standards including originals from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s as well as more contemporary arrangements for big band. Interval support will be provided by singer songwriter Liza Marshall.
Licensed bar, real ale, a hog roast (additional cost) and raffle and, as a family friendly event, face painting for children by Riniel’s Body and Beauty.
Tickets are £12.50 in advance or £15 on the door and as always accompanied under 16s are free.
For tickets call 0118 9832569 or text 07971241222
Photo credit Mike Gourlay
