We aim to bring you information of any events that are planned within the parish of Rotherfield Peppard.
Friday 24th February
The Little Angel, Henley on Thames
World Champion Elvis Impersonator 2012
For a night to remember, singing all the hits of THE KING, there will be dancing and singing like you have never seen. If you are free to join, book your table/tickets now as they’re going quickly. It promises to be nostalgic, fun, full of hilarity and no doubt some terrific fancy dress outfits (this is optional). £30 inc 2 course buffet and Presley Punch on arrival. After dinner tickets £10. Starts at 8.00pm. Booking essential. 01491 411008 or enquiries@thelittleangel.co.uk
Hope to see you there if you are free….
Monday 27th February
Sonning Common Village Hall
Rotherfield United Football Club Public Meeting
The club will be holding a public meeting on Monday 27th February at 19.30 in Sonning Common Village Hall to present and discuss its plan for Bishopswood Sports Ground.
Friday 2nd March
St Michael’s Church
The World Women’s Day of Prayer
The women of Malaysia have prepared the service and their theme is “Let Justice Prevail”. Do come and join us at 14.00-15.00. Our speaker will be Ann Pawson who is Indian Malaysian and lives locally. Refreshments will be available after the service and assistance with travel can be arranged.
Friday 9th March
Peppard War Memorial Hall
Quiz Night
Come along and support Friend of Peppard Primary School. For more information and tickets call the school on 01491 628354
Saturday 10th March
Wesley Methodist Church
Parenthesis – Concert
Parenthesis are celebrating their 20th anniversary by holding a special concert to include Haydn's Imperial "Nelson" Mass and 12 of their favourite songs performed over the years. The concert will begin at 19.30 at Wesley Methodist Church, Queens Road, Reading RG1 4BW. Tickets £10 each (under 18's are free). Box office; Liz Harrison 0118 954 6833.
Saturday 17th March
Parish of Peppard
Annual Litter Blitz
The Annual Parish Litter Blitz will start at 10.00. This is an opportunity for everyone to get involved to help keep our village tidy. Hi-Viz jackets and plastic sacks will be available from a Parish Councillor at - Stoke Row Road / Gallowstree Common junction, outside Peppard School on the Top Common or at the Unicorn public house.
Saturday 17th March
Sonning Common Primary School
Bicycle Sale
If you have bikes to sell or wish to buy, we shall be holding a second hand bike sale in the playground from 1-3pm. There is no charge for this all sellers must just stay with their bikes, decide what they wish to sell each bike for and take away unsold bikes at the end.
Monday 19th March
Christ the King, Sonning Common
Lent Lunch
Come along on Monday 19th March at 13.00 to Christ The King, Sedgewell Road, Sonning Common and join us for bread and homemade vegetable soup, fruit, tea and coffee. You will be asked to give a donation to Feed The Children (UK). Just give Sue Nickson a call to tell her know you will be coming on 0118 972 4520. You will be very welcome!
Friday 23rd March
Peppard War Memorial Hall
Peppard Revels Film Club
The film club will be showing The Madness of King George at 7.15pm. Film starring Nigel Hawthorne and Helen Mirren. Supper in a bowl, glass of wine from Laithwaites, licensed bar and the film Tickets at £10 each available from Geoff Pitcher: 0118-972-3050; peppardrevels@mac.com; www.peppardrevels.org.uk; Cheques payable to ‘Peppard Revels’
Wednesday 28th March
Peppard Sports Pavilion
Community Plan Public Forum
We are holding a public forum to discuss the issues being addressed by the working parties who volunteered to assist those areas of need identified in the Community survey. Come along at 19.30.
Sunday 1st April
Reading
Mizuno Half Marathon
The Nettlebed Hospice would like to invite you to pull on your running shoes and take up a challenge by signing-up for this event is set to attract around 18,000 participants.
Each year, Sue Ryder cares for their runners every step of the way, providing them with advice and support, from sign-up to finish line celebrations. What’s more, with every step, runners will be helping us care for local people living with life-limiting illnesses including multiple sclerosis and cancer. Running for Sue Ryder is a fantastic way to get fit and feel exhilarated and it’s hard to beat that feeling of achievement of crossing the finishing line.
To run for us, please call 01491 641070 or email vicki.collins@sueryder.org
Sunday 15th April
Peppard Bowls Club
Open Day
We will be opening our green to visitors and you are invited to join us from 14.00-15.00 with a chance to try out your bowls skills. Please remember to wear flat shoes if you wish to play. For more details visit our website at www.peppardbowls.com.
Sunday 22nd April
Sonning Common Primary School
On Your Bike
Great Fun For All The Family Join us at 10.30am for the 6th annual friendly family charity bike ride through the Chiltern countryside. Choose from 6, 12 and 20 mile marshalled routes or a supervised playground cycle.
And new for this Olympic year: On Your Feet - 2 treasure hunts (1 and 3 miles) around Sonning Common Village.Register for either or both online at www.onyourbikesonningcommon.co.uk Ride entries are £5 pp in advance or £7 pp on the day. Walk entries are £3 pp (or half price if you are also entering the bike ride).
All those entering the bike ride before Thursday March 29th will be entered into a free prize draw to win a bike donated by AW Cycles, Caversham.
Friday 27th – Sunday 29th April
Hadrian’s Wall
Sue Ryder Charity Challenge
Join us on a 25 mile trek across the best of Hadrian’s Wall. Taking in the highlights, the fully guided, supported route passes through some of Northern England’s most beautiful scenery and enjoys some of the finest and best preserved sections of the wall.
http://www.sueryder.org/events.php/809/the_best_of_hadrians_wall_weekend_trek
Sunday 13th May
Carlings Orchard
Beating the Bounds
Parishioners, their families and friends are invited to take part in the annual Beating the Bounds starting at 12.00. The walk will be about 5 miles long covering the West and North boundaries of the Parish. Starting (and finishing !) at Carlings Orchard, Stoke Row Road, the walk will take about 1.5 hours. More details will be available at www.rppc.org.uk by early May
Saturday 2nd June – Monday 4th June
Peppard Common
Peppard Revels
There will be a programme of events over three days. We’ll be needing people to enter teams to participate in the Peppard Olympics! More information on the website www.peppardrevels.org.uk
Sunday 23rd September
Peppard Golf Club
Peppard 10K Walk/Run
Advance Notice – the date has been set. Entry fees remain at £10 for runner in advance (£12 on day); £5 for walker in advance (£6 on day) and £1 for under 16s. For more information contact Sue Hinton 01252 408820
Thursday 11th – Saturday 20th October
Great Wall of China
Sue Ryder Charity Challenge
This trek is a true challenge: it involves six consecutive days' walking on the wall. Each day you will trek for between 5-8 hours along winding pathways in amongst beautiful mountains and breathtaking ravines, interspersed with crumbling watchtowers.
http://www.sueryder.org/events.php/808/trek_the_great_wall_of_china