Das Rheingold – mature and muscular music, sumptuous voices but…
Wagner has a knack of polarising listeners like no other composer and the latest production, directed by Barrie Kosky at
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Author: Stella Coulthurst
Newbury Blues defeated by Farnham – but what a fightback!
The Newbury Blues were defeated by visitors Farnham RFC 24:47 in a first-time meeting at Monk’s Lane. The visitors deserved
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Swan Lake, Corn Exchange – a daring wild ride
Back at the Corn Exchange for another Matthew Bourne cinema screening – this time, the 2019 Sadler’s Wells production of
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Fun & fast-paced Modern Time Music Hall
There’s a collage of sketch, dance and song “from the shows” on offer in Modern Time Music Hall, Kennet Amateur
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Newbury Blues smash it in their 30:0 home victory
The Newbury Blues absolutely smashed it in their first game of the new season, beating visitors Reading RFC 30:0. The
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West Berks Council struggling to plug budget shortfall
Inflation, Brexit and staff shortages have all come together to pound West Berkshire Council’s finances – and there’s a lump
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Museum of the Moon at the Corn Exchange
Moon magic is on display until Sunday 3rd September in an astonishing exhibition at Newbury’s Corn Exchange, brought to Newbury
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Photo Special – Kennet Radio at the Retrofestival
Revelling, riotous and rather romantic, it was all totally retro. Vintage trucks and cars, vintage clothes, yesteryear hair-dos, old-fashioned fairground
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Review: “The River and The Bell” by Boxford Masques
The River and The Bell – tall tales from a village pub Boxford Masques Community Play at Boxford Recreation Ground
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