Saturday 5th May- Tiddler and other terrific tales at The Corn Exchange Adapted from the bestselling books Children’s Laureate, Julia Donalson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler- creators of The Gruffalo. A new show from the award-winning Scamp Theatre. Find out more

Sunday 6th May- Sing-a-long-a-Sound-of-Music at The Corn Exchange
For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! Find out more

Monday 7th May- Crafty Craft Race at Kennet and Avon Canal
Crafty Craft has been running since 1974 and is a fantastic fun event on the first May Bank Holiday. This year the theme is the Olympics. It is a boat race from Hungerford to Newbury in home-made boats. As well as building and rowing the boats, the teams must lift the boats out of the water and carry them around each lock. Find out more

Wednesday 9th May 2012 Andy Hamilton: Hat of Doom at The Corn Exchange One of Britain’s best loved comedy performers, Andy Hamilton serves up a one-man show, brimming with jokes, stories, gossip, cash prizes, nudity, trampolining and ‘mild peril’. Find out more

Saturday 12th to 26th May 2012 Newbury Spring Festival at Newbury
With approximately 50 events each year The Newbury Spring Festival is one of the UK’s most prestigious Arts festivals. The festival is privileged to be able to use some of the countries best regional performance spaces and many famous locations from the surrounding countryside. Find out more

Sunday 13th May 2012- Bayer 10K Race 2012 at Newbury
The Bayer Newbury 10K is an annual multi-terrain event in the heart of Newbury. Bayer continues to work in partnership with Newbury Athletic Club (NAC) in organising the event. Now in its fifth year, the event has expanded to accommodate 1,000 runners. Find out more

Monday 14th May – Real Downton Abbey – Lady Carnarvon, Countess of Highclere Castle at The Vineyard at Stockcross
Come to hear Lady Carnarvon talk about the ‘Real Downton Abbey’ and how life at Highclere Castle has changed over the past hundred years. Find out more

Friday 18th May 2012 – Gourmet Wine Dinner California vs. France at The Vineyard at Stockcross
Enjoy the taste of some of the most highly rated and sought after Peter Michael Californian wines as well as quality French wines carefully selected by Yohann himself. Yohann will choose a Californian and French wine of the same grape variety and price point for each course and let you decide on the wine that gets your top vote. Which country will be crowned our wine winner of the evening? You decide. Find out more

Friday 18th May 2012- Friday racing at Newbury Racecourse
What better way to enjoy a spring day! Soak up some Pimm’s and enjoy the great racing action. Find out more

Friday 18th May- A Time To Heal at Highclere Castle
The Countess of Carnarvon and special guest Professor Simon Wessely are offering a unique and exclusive talk along with a private tour of the Castle, all in support of Combat Stress and Highclere Parish Church.  Find out more

Saturday 19th May 2012- JLT Lockinge Stakes and Beer Festival at Newbury Racecourse
The highlight of Newbury’s Flat racing season featuring the JLT Group 1 Lockinge Stakes, one of the best races for milers in the country. The racecourse will also be staging their second Beer Festival featuring a wide selection of local real ales and live music. Find out more

Saturday 19th May- Kuljit Bhamra presents Bollywood to Bhangra at The Corn Exchange 
Two legendary names from the British Asian music scene come together in a new theatre show created especially for the Festival. Kuljit Bhamra, the producer of tonight’s show, is the award winning Bhangra record producer who fuses Bhangra dance beats and Hindi film tunes into British and Asian jazz/pop, and Sangeeta is the hugely popular and successful singer with a vast repertoire of songs. Find out more  

Monday 21st May – Foundation wine school- California at The Vineyard at Stockcross Find out more

Monday 23rd May – Advanced wine school- California at The Vineyard at Stockcross Find out more

Saturday 26th May 2012- Party in the Paddock at Newbury Racecourse
The very first Party in the Paddock of 2012 kicks off in style with chart topping DJ Calvin Harris. Come along and enjoy a fantastic days racing plus a first class concert with Calvin Harris; singer, songwriter, DJ and record producer. Find out more 

Saturday 26th to 27th May 2012 Highclere Game and Country Fair at Highclere Castle
Set in the glorious grounds of Highclere Castle, the fair draws visitors from across the southern counties and much further afield. The Highclere Game and Country Fair is home to some of the world’s most prestigious field sports competitions and attracts competitors from across the globe. Find out more