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Children & Family

Pinocchio Family Fun Day

Join us for a themed day of family activities at the Watermill, themed around our winter show, Pinocchio.Explore the story of Pinocchio, make your own pupp

Tue 27 Oct10:30The Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Community

Around £15

Conversation Club

Do you want to practice your Spanish in a fun setting? It doesn’t matter if you are able to speak very little Spanish or are more advanced! Our conversation sessions are designed to help you enjoy the Spanish you know and become more confident in talking with others. The session consists of different activities ranging from guided conversations to light-hearted games. It is about 90 minutes long. It’s free of charge for students of The Spanish Learning Club. For non-students, there is a charge of £15 paid in cash on the day. Booking is essential. Text or.

Thu 5 NovSpanish Learning Club(0.4mi)

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Community

Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub – Newbury

@ The Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub is a relaxed, informal place open to all veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families to meet and chat with like-minded people. At this event, attendees will be able to speak to a range of organisations and charities. No need to book – just drop-in between the times above. Find out more about our support for the Armed Forces community at rbfrs.co.uk/armedforces. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

Fri 6 Nov10:00Hungerford Community Fire Station(3.4mi)

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MUSIC – Blues, Soul & Funk – 7.30pm Reschedulded to 7 Nov 26

Live Music

Around £23

MUSIC – Blues, Soul & Funk – 7.30pm Reschedulded to 7 Nov 26

With his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, he has established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and versatile musicians MUSIC – Blues, Soul & Funk – 7.30pm Reschedulded to 7 Nov 26 Croft hall – Tickets £23 incl all fees Greg Coulson is a British musical powerhouse – an expressive singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz. Known for his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, Greg has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and versatile musicians. In 2018, Greg made waves with his debut album, What’s New?, which received widespread critical acclaim and sparked memorable performances at top UK festivals. His music captures both depth and energy, resonating with fans who crave authenticity and world-class musicianship. Audiences often remark Greg’s live performances are like watching musical magic happen in front of their very eyes! Beyond his solo work, Greg has collaborated with some of the industry’s greatest legends such as the iconic Burt Bacharach. His impressive résumé also includes celebrated artists: Morcheeba, The Blockheads, The Selecter, Lilly Moore, Tom Grennan, and Sway. As a member of renowned rock band Spiritualized, he has graced stages across America, even opening for the legendary Queens of the Stone Age.

Sat 7 NovArts for Hungerford(3.5mi)

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MUSIC – Blues, Soul & Funk – 7.30pm Reschedulded to

Live Music

Around £23

MUSIC – Blues, Soul & Funk – 7.30pm Reschedulded to

Sat 7 NovArts for Hungerford(3.5mi)

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Live Music

Around £23

Greg Coulson

With his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, he has established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and versatile musicians MUSIC – Blues, Soul & Funk – 7.30pm Croft hall – Tickets £23 incl all fees Greg Coulson is a British musical powerhouse – an expressive singer-songwriter and dynamic performer who blends soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz. Known for his mesmerising stage presence and unique sound, Greg has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting and versatile musicians. In 2018, Greg made waves with his debut album, What’s New?, which received widespread critical acclaim and sparked memorable performances at top UK festivals. His music captures both depth and energy, resonating with fans who crave authenticity and world-class musicianship. Audiences often remark Greg’s live performances are like watching musical magic happen in front of their very eyes! Beyond his solo work, Greg has collaborated with some of the industry’s greatest legends such as the iconic Burt Bacharach. His impressive résumé also includes celebrated artists: Morcheeba, The Blockheads, The Selecter, Lilly Moore, Tom Grennan, and Sway. As a member of renowned rock band Spiritualized, he has graced stages across America, even opening for the legendary Queens of the Stone Age.

Sat 7 Nov19:30Arts for Hungerford(3.5mi)

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Community

Christmas Fair

The Watermill Christmas Fair is back and packed full of gorgeous crafts, beautiful gifts and festive sparkle.Our Cafe Bar & Restaurant will be open wit

Fri 13 Nov10:00The Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Community

Christmas Fair

The Watermill Christmas Fair is back and packed full of gorgeous crafts, beautiful gifts and festive sparkle.Our Cafe Bar & Restaurant will be open wit

Fri 13 Nov14:30The Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Hejira – A Celebration of Joni Mitchel

“The UK’s best and most convincing take on Joni Mitchell” ~ The Guardian “ The UK’s best and most convincing take on Joni Mitchell” ~ The Guardian Hejira is a formidable, highly successful 7-piece touring band, set up in 2023 to celebrate the ‘greatest songs’ of Joni Mitchell . Since late 2025, they have been drawing from a pool of 3 outstanding singers/guitarists: Hattie Whitehead ; Jana Varga ; and Immy Churchill . In particular, the band performs the masterpiece works that Mitchell recorded from ‘ Court & Spark’ to ‘ Wild Things Run Fast’ ; expect to hear such classics as ‘ Amelia’ , ‘ Help Me’ , ‘ Hejira ’, ‘ Song For Sharon ’, ‘ A Case Of You , ‘ Free Man In Paris ’, ‘ Coyote ’ ‘ Hissing of Summer Lawns’ etc.. The band has produced 12 high-quality videos for Youtube, amassing more than 1,000,000 views and garnering thousands of glowing comments. They have, in their short history, played more than 120 shows in the UK and Ireland, including headline features at The EFG London Jazz Festival ; Musicport World-Music Festival ; Brecon Jazz Festival ; Mosely Folk Festival ; Lincoln Jazz Festival ; Scarborough Jazz Festival ; Oxford Festival of the Arts; Salisbury International Arts Festival ; Buxton International Festival .

Sat 14 Nov19:30Arts for Hungerford(3.5mi)

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The Sting Operation

Nov 27th The Sting Operation £0.00 – £30.00 Book Now > The Sting Operation takes you on a tour of Sting’s career that will have you singing along from the first note to the last. Building on the success of The Police Academy , The Sting Operation is the most authentic tribute to Sting & The Police. The same artistry and attention to detail, the same unmistakable voice, and the best of Sting’s eclectic solo catalogue—alongside all the Police hits you love so much. With an expanded five-piece lineup, The Sting Operation recreate both the reggae-tinged pop-punk sound of The Police (‘Roxanne’, ‘Message in a Bottle’, ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’, ‘Every Breath You Take’) and the lush, varied soundscapes of Sting’s solo hits such as ‘Englishman in New York’, ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Shape of My Heart’ and ‘Desert Rose’. Bringing the best of Sting together with the best of The Police, The Sting Operation provide a show of wall-to-wall hits with unmatched authenticity. The Sting Operation takes you on a tour of Sting’s career that will have you singing along from the first note to the last. Doors and Bar Open 7.00pm Band on Stage: 7.30 pm Show Close (Approx) 10.00 pm Like this: Like Loading… November 27, 2026, 7:30 pm The Croft Hall

Fri 27 Nov19:30Arts for Hungerford(3.5mi)

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Community

Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience

Allow Basil, Sybil and Manuel to serve up chaos as you are treated to a delicious 70s-style, 3-course meal as hilarity ensues! This is the show where you step inside the TV series and become part of the action itself. Highly improvised, highly interactive, and fully immersive, join the action for an unforgettable night where guests are not just audience members, but highly esteemed guests of Basil, Sybil, and Manuel! Pack your sense of humour and be prepared for a hotel experience where anything can (and will) go wrong…

Mon 30 NovThe Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Community

Around £15

Conversation Club

Thu 3 DecSpanish Learning Club(0.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

At these fun, creative sessions run by professional florist Helen Vickers from Willow and Blooms, we will provide you with all the materials you need to craft your wreath from scratch. The afternoon session will include tea, coffee & mince pies, and the evening session will include a glass of fizz and mince pies.

Fri 4 DecThe Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Live Music

Scratch Choir: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Get your Christmas season off to a rocking start with our festive Scratch Choir.Led by musical director Simon Slater, sing along with like-minded people be

Sun 6 Dec10:00The Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Members' Christmas Drinks

We will be serving festive drinks and nibbles, and you'll get the opportunity to hear from Joint CEOs Claire Murray and Paul Hart about everything we have been up to across the past year, as a thank you for your kind support. This event is free, and available to members only.

Thu 17 DecThe Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Comedy

Around £35

Christmas Comedy at the Watermill

Opening the show is the brilliant Jimmy McGhie! Jimmy was an Assistant Producer for the BBC’s Science and History Dept, having spent seven years working in factual television before he ran off to join the stand up comedy circus professionally in 2009. Since then he has performed stand up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programmes including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Comedy Central, ABC Australia, THREE New Zealand, Absolute Radio and many more.

Sun 20 Dec20:00The Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Comedy

Christmas Comedy at the Watermill with Mark Simmons

Headlined by Mark Simmons! Mark is an exceptional one-liner comedian. It won him a place in Dave’s prestigious Best Joke of The Fringe in Edinburgh 2017. His solo show at the festival, One-Linerer was also a huge hit, with sell out shows every day and was nominated Best Show by the Amused Moose Comedy Award Fringe Show 2017. He then continued this success with his follow-up show, One-Linererer, which was also a sell out!

Sun 20 Dec20:00The Watermill Theatre(4.4mi)

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Venues with events near Laylands Green

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Spanish Learning Club0.4 miles away

More about Laylands Green

Berkshire, England

Laylands Green sits quietly in Berkshire where the pace is gentle and the locals know exactly how to spend a Sunday afternoon. We've got plenty of ways to pass the time without needing to drive far or check a dozen different screens for updates. There are always markets popping up near the high street, plus some local groups gathering for sports or arts sessions right in the neighbourhood. Near Here keeps track of all that good stuff so you can plan your week with a smile and zero stress about missing out.

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