Charities are important all year round and they especially need support at Christmas time. There are some wonderful charities in Berkshire with many running Christmas Appeals. There are also charity events to take part in so you can give a little something back to those in need this Christmas. If you know of any charities running an appeal this Christmas who aren't listed below, please email Berkshire Mummies with details. If you find this Giving this Christmas in Berkshire post useful and informative make sure you sign up for the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List. Also, follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. Charities looking…
If you would like to pick your own pumpkin this blog post gives you information on where you can pick one. If you find this post useful makes sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram. Also, share with friends and family who might find it useful. Featured Advertisement Pumpkins & Woodland Trail At Wasing Visit Wasing’s annual Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail Event, open on selected dates between 17th - 31st October 2025.Nestled in the Berkshire countryside near Aldermaston, visitors are invited to explore the estate’s magical woodland trail,…
Ploughing matches and agricultural shows are held during the Autumn throughout the country. Here are the ploughing matches in Berkshire in 2025. If you find this post useful and informative make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List and follow on Instagram and Facebook. Farm Show in Berkshire and Oxfordshire Henley Farm and Country Show, 13th September 2025, Henley Showground. Doors open at 9am. Click here for more information. Newbury Show, Newbury Showground, 20th and 21st September 2025. Click here for details. Ploughing Matches in Berkshire REEBA 2025 Ploughing Match and Show, BCA College, 28th September 2025, open to the public 10am. Click here…
Who doesn't love a Spring or Summer celebration? Summer fairs, fetes and shows are a great way to get the whole family together for a day out (hopefully in the sunshine!). Here are some of the fairs, fetes and shows taking place in Berkshire during Spring and Summer 2025. This will be updated as and when new event dates are released. If you find this blog useful and informative make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List and follow on Instagram and Facebook. Featured Advertisement Well Read at Wasing - Berkshire’s Newest Literary Festival Well Read (25 & 26th May) is a family-focused festival celebrating…
There are a couple of different places to join in the Luna New Year Celebrations in Berkshire this year and you can find them below. They are FREE to attend and great fun to watch. This year is the year of the Snake. If you find this blog post useful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. Luna New Year Celebrations in Berkshire Lunar New Year in Maidenhead – The Lion Dance, St Ives Road, Maidenhead (outside the Town Hall). This year marks The Year of the Snake and Maidenhead celebrate again on Saturday 1st February…
Christmas can be a very expensive time of year. Berkshire Mummies has put together a list of low-cost things to do to keep you and your family entertained this festive season - and they won't cost more than £5 each! If you find this blog post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list, follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram and share with friends and family who might also find it useful. Low Cost Things to Do This Christmas in Berkshire The Forgetful Elf’s Christmas Feast Trail, Reading Museum, £1 per trail, pay on the day. Click…
If you find this blog post about the Christmas Lights at Kingfisher Chase useful and informative make sure you sign up for the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List. Also, follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. The Christmas Lights at Kingfisher Chase at Jennett's Park and Dipper Lea, Bracknell are just fantastic to see and they are back from Sunday 1st December 2024, 5pm. In previous years the white lights have made this road so beautiful and magical to see. Kingfisher Chase and Dipper Lea put in so much effort to their display, all in aid of charity. In 2024 the residents of Kingfisher Chase…
(AD Disclaimer: This blog post was written in Paid Partnership with uSports) Background uSports was established by Charlie Hiscox in 2017 to deliver high quality sports coaching services to young people of all abilities. Services currently run across Berkshire and Bristol and their surrounding areas. With over 100 coaches delivering sessions, we deliver School Sports Coaching (Extra-Curricular Clubs, PE Lessons, CPD Teacher Training & more), Football / Sports/Multi-Activity/ Performing Arts Camps in the school holidays, and weekly Football Development Centres & Toddler Football. A growing business The business has continued to go from strength to strength with over 380 positive…
Swan Upping is an annual tradition which takes place across a section of the River Thames - taking the same route each year. We have been lucky enough to have seen Swan Upping several different occassions. Read here about when we watched the tradition in 2018. If you find this blog post useful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. What is Swan Upping? Swan Upping takes place annually each July between Sunbury Lock Cut and Abingdon Bridge, going through and stopping at points in Berkshire including Boutler's Lock and Hurley. The King's Swan Warden…
If you are looking for a venue to hire for an upcoming celebration then this list of Village Halls in Berkshire might help. Please note this list is being continually updated as there are a lot of village halls in the area! If you find this Village Halls in Berkshire blog helpful please make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. Village Halls in Berkshire Aldermaston Parish Hall - Has two rooms available to hire. You can find the website here. Ashampstead Village Hall - It has 2 functions rooms, a kitchen, car park and lawns.…
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