Bags of help for 20 charities
Tesco has shared a £10,000 community fund with 20 different charities supporting the borough's vulnerable residents.
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Wokingham coronavirus cases continue to rise, but well below national average
THE number of coronavirus cases in Wokingham Borough continues to rise, but it is still below the national average. In the October 7-13, there were 107 positive tests, up 32...
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Arts groups – including Berkshire Maestros, SFL Group and The Jazz Cafe – receive Arts Council coronavirus grants
A TRUST that has been helping youngsters make music has been awarded more than £750,000 in the second round of Arts Council coronavirus grants. Berkshire Maestros, which has been providing...
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‘The council is planning for the worst but hoping for the best’
Wokingham Borough currently sits in tier one, on medium alert, and the council is planning for the worst but hoping for the best.
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Radio scheme to help the blind through the pandemic
The British Wireless for the Blind Fund is providing special radios for people with sight loss.
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New campaign asks shoppers to be kind to charity shop staff – and wear a face covering
SHOPPERS are being urged to be kind and wear a face covering as part of a new campaign. The Charity Retail Association (CRA) says that seven in 10 volunteers and staff...
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No trick or treating this year, says PPP
Families are being discouraged from trick or treating, and asked to consider scavenger hunts and pumpkin trails instead.
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Morrisons launch next day food delivery service for self-isolating
Morrisons has launched a new service to help those who are self-isolating still get their shopping.
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Local IT firm lends a helping hand
A Reading-based IT company has partnered with two local charities to deliver care packages to the local community.
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British Red Cross launches coronavirus helpline
The British Red Cross has launched a new coronavirus support service to help people during the pandemic.
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