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Jewellery Valuation Day

Saturday, 5th March 2016

10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Jewellery Valuation Day

 

Hungerford Arcade stallholder and jewellery expert, Frances Jones is holding one of her very popular Jewellery Valuation Day’s on Saturday, 5th March.  Do come along and get all your treasured jewels valued. Frances also buys jewellery if your wish to sell. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hungerford Historical Association meeting

Corn Exchange

Wednesday, 27th January 2016

 

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Free to members. Non-members welcome £4.00 at the door.

Corn Exchange
7:30 – 9:00p
Tel: 01488 683493

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Wine Tasting Majestic Wine

Friday, 29th January 2016

7.30 pm – 10.00 pm

 

 

 

Hungerford Arcade Hungerford Twinning AssociationJoin us for an evening of wine tasting courtesy of Majestic Wine with a ploughman’s supper.

Tickets cost £7.50 each available from Crown Needlework. Proceeds to support activities organised by the Hungerford Twinning Association for Ligueil visitors to Hungerford in August 2016.

 

 

Croft Hall

7:30 – 10:00pm

Chris Piper
Tel: 01488 682247

chrispiper40@hotmail.com

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Wednesday, 25 November 2015

7.30pm
Corn Exchange, Hungerford

 

 

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Sunday, 29th November

From 4.30 pm

 

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Switch on is at 6 pm, Entertainment from 4.30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

HUNGERFORD VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANZA 2015

Friday, 11th December

The Parade starts 7.00 p.m.

 

victorian extravaganzaWith an estimated 7000 visitors expected, the Victorian Extravaganza on December 11th will again be the busiest day of the year in Hungerford.

 

This year, for the first time, The Town Hall will be opening its doors to the public for a very special event, in keeping with the traditions of the evening. 

Spaces are strictly limited and subject to application so if you are a vendor or producer and would like to apply please contact us here or call John Laker at Hungerford Townsite on 01488 680900 or Dani Winslet, Events Manager at the Town Hall, on 07880 311731.

 

 

 

Christmas Concert Hungerford Town Band

Saturday, 12th December

7.30 pm Hungerford Town Hall

 

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Many see this event as marking the real start of their Christmas festivities and we would love to share a traditional tune, a glass of wine and a mince pie or two with you.

Tickets available from Crown Needlework or any band member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Saturday, 21st November 2015

 The Cromwell Singers

Croft Hall

7.30 pm

 

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          Contact Robin on 07823 440584

 

 

 

 

Saturday, 21st November 2015

St. Lawrence’s Winter Fayre

10.00 am to 1.00 pm

 

 

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Sunday, 15th November 2015

Model Steam Engine Show

          (This event will not take place if it is raining)

DSCN0451       Arcade stallholders, Daniel and Sarah Cordory, are holding               one of their very popular model steam engine events.  You will           have a wonderful day out and see engines run on steam that               will amaze you.

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 15th November 2015

Piglet’s Retro & Vintage Fair

10.00 am to 4.00 pm

 

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     In The Corn Exchange, Hungerford Town Hall, Hungerford                  RG17 0NJ. Entrance fee £1 (under 16’s free).

      www.pigletantiques.com

 

 

 

Sunday 1st November 2015

Military Vehicle Display

10.00 am to 3.00 pm

 

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The vintage military vehicle display is back again this year, raising money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.  It get bigger and better each year.  You will even see Monty (Montgomery)! Do come along for this great day out and see these amazing vehicles and the people who keep them running.  They would love to show you around.

 

 

 

 

Launch Day – Wednesday, 7th October

   10.00 am to 2.00 pm

 

Hungerford Flea Market

           Hungerford Antiques & Flea Market

           The New Midweek Market is on the first and third Wednesday            each month from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm

 

 

 

 

Hungerford Literary Festival

16th-19th October

 

HLF plain imageHungerford Literary Festival is back for it’s 4th year and it’s looking better than ever. The event is
organised by our good friends and High Street neighbours, Emma and Alex of Hungerford Bookshop. Live author talks are being held in a number of locations around town for the three days.  Tickets are available at Hungerford Bookshop and on http://www.hungerfordlitfest.org/ 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 25th October 2015

From 10.00 am

 

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               Don’t miss this spectacular Italian food event outside of the               Arcade on Sunday, 25th October from 10.00 a.m

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 27th September 2015

9.00 a.m to 3.00 pm

 

Mini Cooper Raffle Prize

Hungerford Arcade is very pleased to welcome back the West Berkshire Classic Car Club with their fantastic vehicles. Talk to the owners about their cars and the history associated with them. You can even sit in them and have your photograph taken.

 

This event is totally free so come along and bring your family and friends for a great day out and who knows, you could even win this beautiful Mini Cooper.

 

 

 

Friday, 25th September 2015

10.00 am to 12 noon

 

Come along to thWorld's Biggest Coffee Morninge World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at The United Reformed Church, High Street, Hungerford and help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, a very worthy cause.  There will be a raffle,  hopefully an auction, music with Chris Buck and lots of cakes!

 

 

6th September 2015

Free General Valuation Day

11.00 am – 3.00 pm

 

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Lovely, Frances and Ann

Hungerford Arcade stallholders, Frances Jones and Ann Parker are holding a General Valuation Day here at the Arcade on Sunday, 6th September from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.   So, ladies and gentlemen, do come along and bring all your treasures with you for your free valuation.  This includes all your interesting small items, Beatrix Potter, Wade, Beswick, Staffordshires, Moorcroft and anything else you would like valued.  Frances and Ann also purchase items, should you wish to sell.

 

 

 

 

29th August 2015  Antiques Market  

8.30 am – 4.00 pm

Hungerford Town Hall

 

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Rita with Andy and Jayne Parker, who organise and run the Antique Fair

The Hungerford Antiques Market, with over 40 stalls selling antiques & collectables, is held monthly in the Corn Exchange, Hungerford Town Hall, RG17 0NJ from 8.30am to 4.00pm (Trade  8.00am).

 

 

 

 

 

 

24th August 2015 Newbury Antiques Fair

Newbury Race Course

 

The Newbury Antiques and Collector’s Fair is an IACF ‘One Day Monday’ fair.

For more information, go to their website at http://www.iacf.co.uk/newbury

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5th July 2015   Sci-Fi and Toy Fair

 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

 

star-wars-imageHungerford Arcade will be holding a Sci-Fi and Toy Fair in the car park behind the building. Enter the competition and come dressed as your favourite Sci-Fi character. Prizes for Best Costume for Adults and Children.

 

 

 

 

24th May 2015

Vintage Car Show at Hungerford Arcade

10.00 am – 3.30 pm

 

On Saturday 24th May the West Berkshire Classic Vehicle Club will be at Hungerford Arcade with a large display of some of their fantastic classic cars.

 

This is a free event. Everyone welcome.

 

 

16th May 2015

Postcard and Stamp Valuation Day

10.00 am – 2.00 pm

 

Hungerford Arcade will be holding one of our very popular Valuation Days on Saturday 16th May with specialist Jonathan Edwards. Bring along your old postcards (individual cards or complete collections), stamps & first day covers and find out what they’re worth. You never know, Jonathan may make you an offer to buy! This is a free event but if you would like to make a donation to our sponsored charity it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hungerford Arcade events are free, but if you would like to make a donation to one our sponsored charities, it would be greatly appreciated.