Get Involved
Welcome to our Learning and Participation programme! Here you’ll find information about a variety of courses and classes that take place at our Old Library and beyond. There is activity for everyone, whether you are a toddler exploring your senses, a young person developing creative skills, or an adult looking to pursue a passion or find connection. We also have a growing schools engagement programme, as well as a programme of work specifically for those aged 55+.Â
We are very proud that our work also takes place outside of the walls of the main buildings, with projects happening across West Berkshire, in schools, care settings, family hubs, community centres and libraries, to name a few. We are also committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our local community through the arts, collaborating with local partners, social prescribers and family support workers.
Enjoy exploring our activity below. We hope to see you soon!
Meet the team
Volunteer Stewards
Join our team of front of house volunteers at events
Outdoor Events Programme Volunteers
Ever fancied operating a giant insect through the streets of Newbury or being part of a tale of hope and redemption that involves dynamic promenade action, stilts, aerial performance, soaring music, fire and pyro techniques…? Then this could be the opportunity for you!Â
Coffee Companions
Join us for Coffee Companions, every Monday morning in the Old Library Café Bar and every Thursday morning in the Corn Exchange Café Bar!
Cinema Club 55
Join us for our Cinema Club, where you can enjoy a screening in our cinema before coming together to talk about it with fellow film fans.
Sunday Cinema Club
Calling all film fans!
Rhyme and Shine - Autumn 2026
Sing, smile, and move to the music!
Post-Natal Singing
Join Katie for Postnatal Singing - a welcoming space for new parents navigating those precious, exhausting, joy-filled first six months.
Post-Natal Pilates - Autumn 2026
Join Fi from Fitter Mother, a qualified postnatal specialist, for this gentle and low-impact post-natal Pilates class where you will work on body alignment, posture, restoring core strength and mobility.
Memory Cafe - Autumn 2026
Our monthly Memory CafĂ©'s are for people living with dementia and their carers.Â
Singing for Recovery - Autumn 2026
With a focus on wellbeing, these sessions use vocal warm ups and group singing to promote relaxation and help build the confidence needed for recovery.
Stitch and Sew
Join us every Thursday for a social stitching session!
Adult Ballet
Led by Claire of Tone & Poise, this ballet class is designed for adults looking to rediscover their love of ballet or those wanting to try ballet for the first time.
Immersive Sound Bath - Autumn 2026
Lay down and relax to the soothing tones of Alto Flute, crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, Native American flute and more to create a deeply immersive sound journey.
Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing - Autumn 2026
Guided by Laura Penneycard and Maura Barber-Oosterhuis, this session will involve gentle Somatic movements, Restorative Yoga and a beautiful Sound Bath using Tibetan singing bowls, wind gongs and percussive instruments.
Sing 55 - Autumn 2026
Sing and socialise as part of a community singing group.Â
Festive Storytime and Craft
Come along to our interactive festive story time and craft session based on the book The Jolly Christmas Postman.Â
Christmas Community Carols
Sing and socialise as part of a festive community sing-a-long.Â
Christmas Cushion Concert
Join musician Lizzie Lock for a magical morning of music, movement, and festive fun!
Sing 55 - Spring 2027
Sing and socialise as part of a community singing group.Â
Musical Theatre Dance - Spring 2027
Led by musical theatre performer Amber-Anwen Fraser, learn choreography based around much-loved musicals in a fun, welcoming environment for all levels.Â
Dare to Dance - Spring 2027
Boost your fitness and flexibility in a friendly setting.
Corn Exchange Junior Youth Dance Company - Spring 2027
The perfect group for young people with a passion for contemporary dance and the desire and drive to perform and advance their training in a fun and supportive environment.
Tai Chi: Open Level - Spring 2027
Improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress while building better balance, strength and flexibility with this low impact Chinese exercise.
Tai Chi: Intermediate - Spring 2027
Join us for a session of traditional self-healing, meditation, and self-cultivation exercises originating in ancient China.
Singing for Recovery - Spring 2027
With a focus on wellbeing, these sessions use vocal warm ups and group singing to promote relaxation and help build the confidence needed for recovery.
Accessible Pilates
Led by Claire from Tone and Poise, this Accessible Pilates course focuses on developing strength, confidence and movement in a supportive environment.
Aerial Sling Stretch - Spring 2027
Led by Claire of Tone and Poise this class uses a loop of silk fabric suspended in the air.Â
Adult Ballet - Spring 2027
Led by Claire of Tone & Poise, this ballet class is designed for adults looking to rediscover their love of ballet or those wanting to try ballet for the first time.Â
Street Dance - Spring 2027
Our Street Dance course for kids is designed to introduce young dancers to the exciting world of urban dance styles.
Contemporary Dance - Spring 2027
Our Contemporary Dance classes are designed for young dancers aged 14–18 who want to develop their technique, confidence and creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Rhyme and Shine - Spring 2027
Sing, smile, and move to the music!
Artful Journeys: Beginners - Spring 2027
Embark on your Artful Journey with us, where every brushstroke and mark is a step in self-expression.Â
Artful Journeys: Intermediates - Spring 2027
Embark on your Artful Journey with us, where every brushstroke and mark is a step in self-expression.Â
Musical Theatre Mondays (Juniors) - Spring 2027
Join us for our fun-filled Musical Theatre Mondays, where young performers can sing, dance, and shine!
Vinyasa Yoga
Join us for a 10-week journey into Vinyasa yoga - a flowing practice that connects breath with movement, builds strength and flexibility.
Young Creatives: Lighting Design Beginners - Spring 2027
Ever wondered how lighting brings a stage to life?Â
Young Creatives: Lighting Design Intermediates - Spring 2027
Ready to take your technical theatre skills to the next level?Â
Musical Theatre Singing
Join us for our fun-filled Musical Theatre Choir, perfect for theatre lovers who love to sing.
Hatha Yoga
Join us for this gentle paced yoga course led by Annie Knights, where you'll learn the foundational style of yoga.
Memory Cafe - Spring 2027
Our monthly Memory CafĂ©'s are for people living with dementia and their carers.Â
RedCape Theatre Workshops: Physical Theatre & Mime
 Explore expressive movement, learn mime techniques, and create clear visual stories through simple, collaborative ensemble work.
RedCape Theatre Workshops: Scriptwriting
Create memorable characters; write and perform your own monologue or dramatic scene in a supportive and playful space.
Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing - Spring 2027
Join us for a session of gentle Somatic movements, Restorative Yoga and a beautiful Sound Bath using Tibetan singing bowls, wind gongs and percussive instruments.
Create and Make - February Half Term
Join us for creative fun during the school holidays at our brand-new arts hub, the Old Library! Packed with arts and crafts, drama, and hands-on activities.
Musical Theatre Morning - Spring 2027
Join us for a fun-filled Musical Theatre Morning, where young performers can sing, dance, and shine!
Musical Theatre Afternoon - Spring 2027
Join us for a fun-filled Musical Theatre Afternoon, where young performers can sing, dance, and shine!
Introduction To Clowning - Spring 2027
What is Clowning and why is everyone talking about it?
Musical Theatre Mondays (Seniors) - Spring 2027
Join us for our fun-filled Musical Theatre Mondays, where young performers can sing, dance, and shine!
Introduction to Bharatanatyam
Come along and try Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, with Bhavana from Kamalaasya Dance School.
Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Healing - Spring 2027
Led by Veronika from Nourish by V. ease into your Sunday with a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra, followed by the soothing sounds of pure quartz crystal singing bowls.Â
Dare to Dance: Taster - Spring 2027
Boost your fitness and flexibility in a friendly setting.
Musical Theatre Dance Taster - Spring 2027
Led by musical theatre performer Amber-Anwen Fraser, learn choreography based around much-loved musicals in a fun, welcoming environment for all levels.Â