Fairs, fêtes and shows

Join us for an early, early Christmas fair in 2019!

A Black Tie, three course Dinner with entertainment in the opulent surrounds of the Thiepval Barracks Sergeants’ Mess. 

Ashley Boon is an award-winning wildlife artist, whose stunning sketches and watercolours celebrate the natural world in its dramatic beauty. Ashley’s childhood in rural Northamptonshire fed his early passion for the outdoors – and having developed a love of art at school, he sold his first wildlife painting at the age of 14.

Antiques valuation evening with John Benjamin, the jewellery expert from BBC’s Antiques Roadshow with a drinks reception and curry dinner.

A Concert by the Phoenix Choir at 7.30 pm on Saturday 9th November 2019 in Greyfriars Church, Friar St, Reading

The Michaelmas Fair at Powderham Castle is the perfect occasion to start your Christmas preparations, with superb stalls from across the South West in the stunning setting of Powderham Castle!

Martin has lectured on both the post-graduate and undergraduate courses in the History Department at the University of Reading, and the University of Lodz in Poland. In both establishments he supervised PhD and MPhil students.

Prepare for a night of Agatha Christie style mystery, suspicion and conspiracy performed by Murder on the Side.