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ACE Space Newbury
@acespacenewbury.bsky.social
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Venue hosting live music, art exhibitions, classes and other events in Newbury, Berkshire, UK. https://acespace.org.uk/
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acespacenewbury.bsky.social
Old Baby Mackerel
Fri 23 Jan
At ACE Space, Newbury.
#livemusic
Poster with photo of 3 piece group and details
December 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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readifolk.bsky.social
What's on between Christmas and New Year?
❤️🎵🪗🎶🎻🎶🎸🎵❤️
Our final session of 2025 is a come-all-ye SINGERS' NIGHT in the ♥️ of Reading on SUNDAY 28th DECEMBER at 8pm.
Singers and players of all standards are warmly welcomed to share songs and tunes, and welcome too to listen and join in the choruses.
Image advertising Readifolk's singers' night at 8pm on Sunday 28th December. The background is a weathered noticeboard with listings for Readifolk. There are also images of musical notes. The centre of the noticeboard is a Post-it, advertising the event. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £3 cash on the door (free if you are under-25) and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code, leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
December 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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tomorrowbird.bsky.social
Tonight!!

We can't wait to see you at the Hope And Anchor, Wokingham, for our Christmas Eve show 😃

It all kicks off around 7:30 pm, and entry is free 🎶
December 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
acespacenewbury.bsky.social
ACE Space programme of Live Music January - July 2026
December 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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timofnewbury.bsky.social
Connolly Hayes play Arlington Arts, near Newbury.
Support: Demi Marriner with Scott Warman, Joe Coombs & Gary Kroll.
Sunday 14 December.
#livemusic
arlington-arts.com/events/conno...
December 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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readifolk.bsky.social
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Christmas Concert
with @moonrakersband.bsky.social
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Join Readifolk at 8pm on Sunday 14th December in the ♥️ of #TheDing at Watlington House Community Hall, RG1 4RA, entry on foot from South Street.
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #SundayNight #FolkMusicNight
Image advertising Readifolk's Moonrakers Christmas on 14th December at 8pm. The background is a noticeboard with posters advertising the club. In the centre is a poster advertising the group's appearance at the club, with a photo of members of the band Moonrakers with musical instruments. There are sprigs of holly on the noticeboard. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £10 cash on the door (£5 if you are under 25) and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and a logo for the club. There are social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
December 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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tomorrowbird.bsky.social
This week's video is a lyric video for our version of the Christmas Classic 'Here We Come A Wassailing' from our album 'Mistletoe: Acoustic Christmas Carols'

We hope you enjoy it and look forward to some sing-alongs in the near future 😉🎶

youtu.be/-UKUpaD860g?...
Here We Come A-Wassailing – Upbeat Acoustic Christmas Carol | Tomorrow Bird
YouTube video by Tomorrow Bird
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December 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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an update from Charlie Dore -
playing here on Sat 6 December.
'I’ll be joined by the multi-talented Gareth Huw Davies on double bass, cello and piano.
... I have cracked my left hip. I’m allowed to carry on working - cautiously - as long as I just sit down to play and sing ...'
#livemusic
December 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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livetoyourlr.bsky.social
Tonight at 8PM, we welcome the wonderful Charlie Dore to the #LTYLR stage for an evening of singing and storytelling.

There's still time to get your tickets ⬇️ events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic
December 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
acespacenewbury.bsky.social
Don't miss Charlie Dore #livemusic
on Saturday 6 December.

Live at ACE Space, Newbury acespace.org.uk/charlie-dore...
Or
Live to your living room c/o @livetoyourlr.bsky.social sky.social
events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
acespacenewbury.bsky.social
an update from Charlie Dore -
playing here on Sat 6 December.
'I’ll be joined by the multi-talented Gareth Huw Davies on double bass, cello and piano.
... I have cracked my left hip. I’m allowed to carry on working - cautiously - as long as I just sit down to play and sing ...'
#livemusic
December 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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rabblechorus.bsky.social
My friend Charlie Dore wrote a very gentle song about the pointlessness of leaf blowers, though she actually gets violently enraged by them ! youtu.be/jE9xQbwCpio?...
Blowing Leaves
YouTube video by Charlie Dore Official
youtu.be
November 9, 2024 at 3:56 PM
acespacenewbury.bsky.social
Saturday 6 December
Charlie Dore
'Songs for the Curious'
alongside virtuoso 5 stringed double bass player Gareth Huw Davies, the two create a unique atmosphere, instrument-swapping, story telling, fast-moving yet relaxed and full of edgy humour.
acespace.org.uk/charlie-dore...
#livemusic
#Newbury
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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readifolk.bsky.social
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Our next guest night is an evening of folk with flashes of flamenco, vaudeville, theatre and more with @skinnertwitch.bsky.social Prepare to be entertained!
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social
#SundayNight is
#FolkMusicNight in
#TheDing
Image advertising Readifolk's guest night with Skinner and T'witch on Sunday 7th December at 8pm. The background is a noticeboard with posters advertising the club. In the centre is a poster advertising the group's appearance at the club, with a photo of Skinner and T'witch performing together. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £10 cash on the door (£5 if you are under 25) and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and a logo for the club. There are social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
December 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Sons of Town Hall
The 'Madmen Cross the Water' tour

Saturday 22 Nov 2025
#livemusic at ACE Space, Newbury

American songwriter/author David Berkeley and British songwriter/producer Ben Parker are the men beneath the hats in the transatlantic folk duo.
acespace.org.uk/sons-of-town...
October 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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castletapsessions.bsky.social
🍻 Good ale 🫖🍷
🧀 Good cheese
🎵Your good music and 🎵🎶
👋 Your good company

...and just like that it's just 10 days to our next session, which is also our last session of 2025!
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #TheDing
Event listing for The Castle Tap Session on Wednesday 26th November at 8pm. The listing includes a black-and-white photo of people singing and playing music in a pub.
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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readifolk.bsky.social
#SundayNight is #FolkMusicNight in #TheDing!
On SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER Steve & Julie Wigley and Stonesthrow are returning with an evening of song.
Just £10 on the door (£5 if you are under 25) and BYOB is a bargain night out!
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social
Image advertising Readifolk's guest night with Steve & Julie Wigley and Stonesthrow on Sunday 23rd November at 8pm. The background is a noticeboard with posters advertising the club. In the centre is a poster advertising the group's appearance at the club, with a photo of the three members of Stonesthrow singing together. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £10 cash on the door (£5 if you are under 25) and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and a logo for the club. There are social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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readingindielife.uk
#sonsoftownhall come to Newbury on the 22nd November!
Podcasters and musicians Sons Of Town Hall come to Newbury on the 22nd of November!
Acclaimed transatlantic podcasting musical duo Sons of Town Hall promise a ‘world of mythical adventures’ at a live show in Newbury on the 22nd of November.
readingindielife.uk
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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bbowt.bsky.social
We’re hiring! Reserves Officer (Snelsmore) 🌿
Help nature recover by managing Snelsmore Common on the edge of Newbury. You’ll lead practical heathland management, support volunteers, and oversee ground-nesting bird protection. Apply now: www.bbowt.org.uk/jobs/reserve...
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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readifolk.bsky.social
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Our next guest night is a traditional evening of song and big choruses with THE LANERS on Sunday 16th November.
Find us in the ♥️ of Reading (Watlington House Hall, RG1 4RA entry on foot from South Street).
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #SundayNight #FolkMusicNight
Image advertising Readifolk's guest night with The Laners on Sunday 16th November at 8pm. The background is a noticeboard with posters advertising the club. In the centre is a poster advertising the group's appearance at the club, with a photo of the three members of the Laners singing together. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £10 cash on the door (£5 if you are under 25) and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and a logo for the club. There are social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
November 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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readifolk.bsky.social
Our next session is another of our welcoming singers' nights, where everyone is encouraged to share songs and tunes. But no pressure: you're welcome to come to listen too.
#SundayNight
#FolkMusicNight
#TheDing
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social
Image advertising Readifolk's singers' night at 8pm on Sunday 9th November. The background is a weathered noticeboard with listings for Readifolk. There are also images of musical notes. The centre of the noticeboard is a Post-it, advertising the event. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £3 cash on the door (free if you are under-25) and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code, leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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readifolk.bsky.social
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Our next guest night is an evening of song and tunes with Four Gone Confusion on SUNDAY 2nd NOVEMBER
Find us in the heart of Reading at Watlington House Hall, RG1 4RA, entry on foot from South Street.
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #TheDing
Image advertising Readifolk's guest night with Four Gone Confusion on Sunday 2nd November at 8pm. The background is a noticeboard with posters advertising the club. In the centre is a poster advertising the band's appearance at the club, with a black-and-white photo of the four members of Four Gone Confusion singing and playing a variety of instruments. The venue is Watlington House Community Hall, accessed on foot from South Street in Reading. The postcode is RG1 4RA. The cost is £10 cash on the door (£5 if you are under 25) and you bring your own refreshments. The poster also includes logos for Reading Arts and the English Folk Dance and Song Society. There is a QR code leading to www.readifolk.org.uk and a logo for the club. There are social media icons for @readifolk on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram.
October 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
acespacenewbury.bsky.social
Benji Kirkpatrick was
@folkace.bsky.social Stephen Ottner's guest on
Kennet Radio Folk Ace programme 14/10/2025.
Listen: mixcloud.com/kennetradio/...

Benji Kirkpatrick plays Jimi Hendrix on Thursday 6 November at Arlington Arts Centre, near Newbury.
Tickets: arlington-arts.com/events/bendr...
Folk Ace - 14th October 2025
Benji Kirkpatrick picks the music and chats about music in his life and his life in music.
mixcloud.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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readifolk.bsky.social
We're looking forward to an evening with Four Gone Confusion on SUNDAY. And you can preview their music here: www.fourgoneconfusion.org/music
#LiveMusic #SundayNight #FolkMusicNight #TheDing
Music
Four Gone Confusion Folk Band Music
www.fourgoneconfusion.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
acespacenewbury.bsky.social
Thanks to Mark Harrison (guitar/vocals), Charles Benfield (double bass) & Ben Welburn (drums)
for the #livemusic at ACE Space, Newbury, this evening.
Set included:
Big Mary’s house;
Hard work;
Hell of a story;
Small deals;
House rent party;
Everybody knows;
The biggest fool
& One small suitcase
October 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM