January Events in Maidenhead
The Christmas festivities may be behind us, but there are still plenty of events and workshops coming up this January. Here is a handy round up of What’s on in Maidenhead and the close surrounding area this month.
Maidenhead Farmer’s Market
The Maidenhead Farmer’s Market this month will be on Sunday 9th January 2022. Berkshire’s longest running independent Farmer’s Market is situated every second Sunday of the month in the Grove Park car park (just off York Road) from 9:30am – 1pm.
Expect to find quality local produce from Farmers and stall holders. This includes fresh meat, fish, eggs, dairy produce, baked goods and preserves.
With free on site parking – do visit the first market of 2022!
Annual Mozart Celebration
The Annual Mozart Birthday Concert returns at Norden Farm, showing in the Courtyard Theatre and streaming online.
St John’s Chamber Orchestra perform a programme of the composer’s work, conducted by Nigel Wilkinson. They are joined by George Fu (piano) and Katie Mazur (violin).
It will be on Saturday 29th January 2022 at 8pm. Tickets are £18, concessions – £16, under 16’s – £5, live streamed – £18 per household.
For box office tickets head to https://norden.farm/events/mozart-birthday-concert-91
Or call 01628 788997
Maidenhead Heritage Centre
The Maidenhead Heritage Centre is situated on Park Street in Maidenhead (near to the Town Hall). It’s a family friendly museum showcasing the history of Maidenhead and the surrounding area. As well as the permanent gallery, there are temporary exhibitions and of course the state of the art Spitfire simulator which you can book to fly!
In the first week of January, kids can go along and build their very own Duplo Sounding Arch, dress as a Roman centurion or try out the Spitfire Simulator. It’ll then be open on Fridays and Saturdays only, until the end of January.
General Admission is free. For access to the exhibition and archive on the first floor: Children under 11 – free, ages 11 – 16 – £2, Adults £3.50, Concessions – £3
Burns Night Ceilidh at Norden Farm
Book your tickets for this fun and energetic event on Friday 14th January, from 7pm at Norden Farm on Altwood Road.
Held in the 18th Century Long Barn, the Craigievar Ceilidh Band take you through the steps of the traditional dances in this incredibly sociable evening, whilst playing lively folk music.
The evening also includes a traditional Burns Night Supper of Haggis, neeps and tatties.
Tickets are priced at £23 (£21 for supporters)
Code Ninjas Maidenhead
Code Ninjas has come to the Braywick Leisure Centre. Your child can learn to code with this fun and educational kids club.
They can build their very own video games or learn coding on various devices at their own pace, whilst working through the belts as their skills improve.
Get in touch to book a session and see if your child would like to become a student! There are evening or morning sessions where parents can drop their children off and they can have fun in a safe environment.
Bardo Lounge opening in Maidenhead
The Bardo Lounge is coming to Maidenhead, with it’s grand opening night on Wednesday 18th January 2022.
Bardo Lounge is situated on the Maidenhead High Street and will be open Sundays – Wednesdays 9am – 11pm and Thursday – Saturday 9am – midnight.
This dog friendly cafe bar has an all day menu to sit in or takeaway. Plus a Breakfast Club with breakfast deals, Cheeky Mondays (a free drink or pudding with a special, main or burger) and Tapas Tuesdays.
They cater for allergens, and have a kids menu. Plus they serve a range of cocktails.
M2M Events – Clueless About Grammar
M2M Events offer face to face events exclusively for Mums. The events include anything from practical talks and workshops on parenting challenges to sporting events and girl’s nights. A great, non judgemental way to bring Mums together.
You can book your ticket for their January event – Clueless About Grammar at The Lord Grenfell on Oldfield Road, Maidenhead. The event takes place on Wednesday 26th January, 7:30pm – 10:30pm.
Tickets cost £20 and can be booked here
Led by an expert panel, the rules of grammar will be unpicked – and you’ll come away with a better understanding of what your children are taught in school. There will also be plenty of time to socialise and you’ll have the opportunity to meet other Mums in the area.
You can also book tickets for the Clueless About Phonics workshop at the same venue on Wednesday 12th January
31 Day Butt Blast – Coz Pilates
It’s not too late to join in with the 31 day Butt Blast with Coz Pilates. This is a free online session which you can do each day at a time that suits you.
Start from day 1 and build up your fitness levels and get stronger glutes, as the sessions gradually challenge you more each day. You can even combine a few days together – especially if you begin later on in the month.
There are 12 exercises which are repeated with progressions throughout the January challenge. Follow the online videos on the app, and do it all at your own pace. Take a rest day if you need it – and Coz is available for you to report back to if you wish.
GoodGym January Challenge
If you fancy something new for 2022, then why not join the GoodGym team? GoodGym help the community by carrying out good deeds – such as gardening, helping out at the Baby Bank or painting the school gates!
The GoodGym January challenge is now on, so now is the perfect time to join. You can set your own individual goal of doing as many good deeds as you can thoughout the month, by running, cycling or walking to get there.
Find out more about GoodGym here on Face2Face Direct
Or email Amy at: amylovell@goodgym.org
Mind and Mortality Exhibition Stanley Spencer Gallery
Head along to Cookham and visit the Stanley Spencer Gallery, situated on the High Street.
The Mind and Mortality: Stanley Spencer’s Final Portraits Exhibition is currently on and ends on March 27th 2022. Mind and Mortality has been formed in three parts: Self-Portraits, Body and Spirit and Portraits of Spencer’s Final Years.
The gallery is open Thursdays – Sundays, 11am – 4:30pm. Adults – £6, Seniors and Students – £4.50, Art Fund £3.
Free entry for children under 16, carers and friends of the gallery.
If you are holding an event in Maidenhead or in the close surrounding area, then do get in touch to be added to the What’s Happening in Maidenhead page!
Email me at: hello@face2facedirect.com