Gerry Wise, who coordinates the village's litter picking scheme, was surprised with the award at a full parish council meeting.

Richard Conway-Jones is planning two exhibitions of his work May.

And organisers are now taking applications from stallholders who would like to trade at the event.

Performances will start at 10.45am and finish at 1pm in Wellington Square, between Waitrose and Rural Pie Co.

Laura Turner going out with her son Charlie Green in September 2018 when he suddenly stopped breathing. Now they are raising money for SCAS.

John Camidge will be joined by his Blondie tribute band, Atomic Rapture, at a special fundraising event at The Acoustic Couch next month.

Whittingtons Tea Barge, moored on the river Thames at Hill's Meadow, is hosting the one-off curry and quiz night on Friday, March 11.

First Days Children's Charity is holding the family-friendly event on Sunday, April 24, at Prospect Park in Tilehurst.

The first Grow How event is on the Saturday, March 5.

The cafe?s menu has been developed by award-winning chef Kuldeep Singh and includes Indian lunchboxes, hot and cold drinks, and cakes.