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Political Thatcham
Thatcham Town Mayor, Lee Dillon, will talk about the history that councillors have played in our past. Some of the more notable members will be discussed in detail. The second talk, presented by local historian John Trigg, looks at the Mount family and their progression from Thatcham to Downing Street.
- 19th May 2012, 10.30am - 12.40pm
- Memorial Hall, Brownsfield Road, Thatcham, RG18 3AG
Music for a May Afternoon
20th May, 2012 4 p.m. THE OLD BLUECOAT SCHOOL A4, Thatcham
LODDON TRIO
- Soprano - Maggie Caswell
- Horn - Miles Rackowe
- Piano - Jean Davis
Lieder and instrumental pieces including favourites by Purcell, Saint-Saëns, Boyce, Ravel, Ireland and Britten.
Tickets available from The Family Bookshop, Thatcham
Film Club: The Help
The Help is a 2011 drama film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's 2009 novel of the same name, adapted for the screen and directed by Tate Taylor. The film is an ensemble piece about a young white woman, Eugenia "Skeeter" Phelan, and her relationship with two black maids during Civil Rights era America (the early 1960s). Skeeter is a journalist who decides to write a controversial book from the point of view of the maids (referred to as "the help"), exposing the racism they are faced with as they work for white families.
Reception & History of religion in Thatcham
A reception with local civic dignitaries, where people can share their memories of Peter and of Thatcham’s past. After the reception, local historian Bill Butler will present a talk on the history of religion in Thatcham.
- 26th May 2012,
- 6.30pm (Reception)
- 7.15pm (Talk)
- St. Mary’s Church, Church Gate Thatcham, RG19 3PN
West End in Thatcham
I am pleased to say that on June 17th, following the huge success of our event last November, we will be holding another ‘West End in Thatcham’ concert at St Mary’s Church. The concert will be under the Musical Direction of Ellie Verkerk (Jersey Boys, West End) and will star Dani De Wall (lead in Mamma Mia, West End), Natasha Barnes (lead in Spring Awakening, West End and UK Tour), Helen Power (Sunset Boulevard, West End and lead in Chess on International Tour).
