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The Changing Face of Childrey - A slideshow and exhibition of old photos.

Friday 18th January (6.30pm – 9.30pm), and Saturday 19th January 2019 (09.30am – 12.30pm) at Childrey Village Hall.

Please pop in to see this fascinating display. It’s a celebration of Childrey’s past and present.

Can you recognise your house or the road you live in as it was a century ago?

Bring along your photos or articles of interest to share with the village.

Entrance free – hosted by Childrey and Sparsholt WI as a celebration of our history.  Refreshments (wine !) available.

The Big Enormous Present
Saturday 19 January | 2.30pm
£10 tickets | £36 Family Ticket for 4
Running Time: 50 Mins

It’s big, it’s huge, it’s.......................ENORMOUS!

A mysterious present has appeared in the school playground. Who can it possibly be for? Jack, Dot or Polly? What could be waiting inside? Find out in this 50 minute play for the age range 3-8.

The Big ENORMOUS Present explores the pressures of fitting in, where we find happiness and how giving can sometimes feel as good as receiving...

'Exciting, funny and deeply poignant, The Big Enormous Present was an absolute gift’. - Chichester Observer

• The Beacon, Wantage
• Available online (www.beaconwantage.co.uk) or via the Box Office (01235 763 456)

Join us at The Greyhound, Letcombe, for our very popular and challenging monthly quiz.

Entry is £2.00 with half going into the Jackpot Prize round and half to our nominated charity for this month: Thames Valler Air Ambulance. There are prizes every round and teams of any size are allowed.

A special pre-quiz menu is served from 6:00-7:30pm, with £1 for each main course sold donated to the chosen charity. Booking is essential as places are always limited! Save the date: the next quiz will be on Sunday 10th February.

The Greyhound, Letcombe Regis (click)

SPARSHOLT PARISH COUNCIL

Agenda of the Parish Council meeting to be held on Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at 7.30pm
in the Griffin Memorial Hall, Sparsholt

ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WELCOME

Open Forum, to include addresses from the public, District & County Councillors

1. tbc

Mrs D Lewis-Pryde, Parish Clerk

Tel: 

Andre Rieu New Year's Concert From Sydney 2019
Saturday 26 January | 3pm | £15
Running Time: 2Hrs 5Mins (Including Interval) 
Please note this a filmed recording not a live performance.
Box Office: 01235 763 456

André Rieu returns with a major new production this New Year’s!

The King of Waltz André Rieu will bring to millions of fans across the world, his New Year’s concert recorded live in Sydney, Australia.

Join the Maestro, André Rieu, for a magical evening of music and dance featuring his world class sopranos, The Platin Tenors and plenty of surprises. With show tunes, classical music and plenty of festive fun it promises to be a great way to start the new year.

Take a front row seat and experience this spectacular musical event on the big screen. Enjoy backstage access, interviews with André and his special guests, musical favourites and much, much more, exclusive to cinema.

The evening will be hosted by ITV’s Charlotte Hawkins, a familiar face for all those who continue to enjoy André’s annual Maastricht concert each July.

• The Beacon, Wantage
• Available online (www.beaconwantage.co.uk) or via the Box Office (01235 763 456)

I'm Not Running (12A)
Thursday 31 January | 7.00pm
Tickets: £15
Running Time: 180 minutes
Please note this a screening of a live performance.
Box Office: 01235 763 456

I’m Not Running is an explosive new play by David Hare, premiering at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas.

Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision.

What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare?

Hare was recently described by The Washington Post as ‘the premiere political dramatist writing in English’. His other work includes Pravda and Skylight, broadcast by National Theatre Live in 2014.

• The Beacon, Wantage
• Available online (www.beaconwantage.co.uk) or via the Box Office (01235 763 456)

Planned Sparsholt & Westcot Footpath Walks are listed below - now the 1st Sunday of each month.

Come for a coffee, followed by a walk at 11.30 - everyone welcome!

• 3rd February - A Barnes
• 3rd March - W Caudle
• 7th April - 
• 5th May - A Barnes
• 2nd June - C Stephen 
• 7th July - J Bales 
• 4th - August - Summer break
• 1st September - B Taylor
• 6th October - W Caudle
• 3rd November - 
• December - Winter break

Contact Ian on 07880 331331 or [email protected] for further details.

See also the Footpath Walkers dedicated page on this site Groups > Footpath Walkers













 

• Adults £5
• Children £2.50
• Unfortunately dogs are not welcome at this event
• Bring warm clothing, sensible footwear for walking and a torch

Dates:-

• 6 February 2019 18:30 - 20:30
• 6 March 2019 19:00 - 21:00

The next meeting of the book club will be on Monday, 11th February at 8pm.

The book this month is "The Man I Think I Knew" by Mike Gayle, available from Amazon (click link to visit Amazon).

Contact Barbara W for further information:-

Submitted by Barbara W.