Wokingham borough residents urged to fight plan for 1,600 new homes a year
Residents are being asked to do four things: write to their MP, write to the housing minister, sign the petition and fill out the consultation.
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Finchampstead nursery celebrates eco-efforts of its pre-schoolers
FINCHAMPSTEAD pre-schoolers have been congratulated for their eco-efforts as part of the Green Flag programme. Children and staff at Oak Tree Day Nursery have picked up the award for exceptional...
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IN THE COMMUNITY: Finchampstead care home residents treated to concert from armed forces charity The Not Forgotten
FINCHAMPSTEAD care home residents were treated to an afternoon concert thanks to an armed forces charity. Around 23 residents and staff from Wild Acres Care Home enjoyed an afternoon of...
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Finchampstead gym owner petitions for Government fitness subsidy like the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme
“We’re in the age of misinformation. People are counting diet points and syns. We should be educating people properly — what does a calorie actually mean?”
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California Country Park opens bookings for summer paddling pool
This year, Wokingham Borough Council has introduced an online booking system to ensure it complies with track and trace and social distancing guidance for outdoor pools.
Read moreDetailsNational planning reform opens Wokingham borough to more housing development, warn councillors
"How do you control the planning process without rules? Nobody wants a dog’s dinner.”
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‘They are suffering’ – meet the fashion expert from Finchampstead helping people in India
A FINCHAMPSTEAD fashion expert has launched a project to help Indian families. Aparna Jain, owner of style consultancy YunikuLondon has partnered with her relatives in India to fundraise for those...
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Winner, winner, chicken dinner – the chains and Wokingham borough restaurants giving you 50% off your meals in August
Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme launched by Government A NEW interactive postcode checker has been launched to allow diners to take advantage of the new Eat Out To...
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It’s open! Mayor declares Nine Mile Ride ready to welcome motorists and pedestrians after eight months of closures
A MAJOR road that has been closed since last autumn was reopened by Wokingham Borough’s mayor last Friday. Cllr Malcolm Richards helped lead the celebrations as Nine Mile Ride in...
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New play area with tree houses and adventure trail planned for California Country Park
The new park will be a significant upgrade, with new equipment, an inclusive sensory and water play area, a new woodland adventure trail and tree houses.
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