New leader for Reading-based adoption charity PACT
A NEW leader is taking over family support charity Parents And Children Together (PACT). Jan Fishwick OBE, retired at the end of March, after 13 years leading the charity. During...
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Small businesses look to invest more despite pandemic – survey
THE PANDEMIC is not getting small businesses down, according to Virgin Money. It said more than one in four small- to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) plan to invest more money in...
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Wokingham Borough Council’s social housing stock meets decent homes standard for second year in a row
SOCIAL housing stock in the borough has met the “decent homes standard” for the second year running. Created by the government, the measure includes general repairs, heating and thermal comfort...
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New green route planned for Woodley’s Bader Way
A WALKING and cycling route will link Woodley with Winnersh Triangle. The first phase of the Bader Way project created a footpath and cycleway connecting east Woodley, Dinton Pastures and...
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A whole lot growing on in Twyford’s allotments
ALLOTMENTS in Twyford have become the venue for a new community project. This spring, Involve Community Services, Twyford Parish Council, Twyford GP surgery and Age Uk Berkshire have come together...
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Parent’s plea: put the swings back into Wokingham play park
A WOKINGHAM resident is urging the town council to bring back play equipment at Joel Park, and has warned parents may launch a petition if demands are not met. Earlier...
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VOTE 2021: Wokingham Labour aims to be the moral voice on the borough council
As May 6 comes closer, our manifesto series sees Andy Croy from Wokingham Labour set out his party’s principles to PHIL CREIGHTON A VOTE for a Labour councillor is a vote...
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Fun activities at Dinton Pastures during Easter holidays
FAMILIES across the borough can enjoy Dinton Pastures on the water. Boat hire is back, with prices starting at £8. Residents can choose from pedalos, paddleboards, kayaks and canoes. Families...
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IN THE COMMUNITY: The Arts Society Wokingham explores the development of theatre and its stage sets
Drawing on his wealth of knowledge and personal experience, Ian Gledhill, gave the members of The Arts Society Wokingham an informative and amusing talk on the origins, and development of...
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Wokingham salons prepare for the big reopen – and a lot of hair to cut
HAIRDRESSERS are sharpening their scissors ahead of reopening tomorrow. All hair and beauty salons have been given the go ahead to open again on Monday, April 12 along with non-essential...
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