Russian donor’s £250k gift for Wokingham mental health scheme
A Russian ex-banker has helped a new mental health scheme in Wokingham borough with a £250,000 donation.
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Fly-tipping: Wokingham Borough Council pledges action to clamp down on problem
MORE ACTION is being taken to stop fly-tipping across the borough. Last year, the council received £11,500 in fines, after launching it’s zero-tolerance approach. This is now being reinvested into...
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Wokingham man’s 100km Ranuary challenge helps Sue Ryder hospice during lockdown
A WOKINGHAM man has run 100km (62 miles) this month to support a nearby hospice. Mark Welch, 34, started his 31-day ‘Ranuary’ challenge to raise money for Sue Ryder Duchess...
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Schools will not reopen until at least March, prime minister says
Mr Johnson said it would not be possible to immediately open schools after the February half-term.
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Call for Wokingham residents to support World Cancer Day with this item
WOKINGHAM residents are being urged to lend a hand to people affected by cancer. Cancer Research UK is asking the public to show support on World Cancer Day on Thursday,...
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Great reads brought to book thanks to The Great Woodley Book Share
A NEW scheme launched to help children have access to quality reading materials during lockdown has been such a success that the organiser is hoping it will spread across the...
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River Thames campaigners prepare to revive campaign to protect much-loved historic green space at Kennetmouth
CAMPAIGNERS who helped prevent the concreting over of a popular beauty spot are warning that the plans may be revived. In 2018, Wokingham Borough Council’s planning committee twice rejected plans...
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The panda with a penchant for pedalling is on the streets of Earley
WHILE people might have missed Santa’s sleigh last month, there was another friendly face out and about in Wokingham borough. The man in the furry suit, known as the Earley...
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HEALTHWATCH WOKINGHAM: Don’t be down in the mouth about dentists
At Healthwatch Wokingham, part of our role is to provide signposting and guidance to members of the public about current issues in Health and Social Care. If you are struggling...
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IN THE COMMUNITY: Join RSPB in its Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend
Have you heard about the Big Garden Birdwatch? If so, are you going to do it? The Big Garden Birdwatch is an example of citizen science, which means that no...
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