Lifestyle

Serves 4 Purple Sprouting Broccoli has a short season and its time is now. Rich, sweet, earthy stalks and leaves make for a meaty winter green that can match bold...

A RUNNER will be racing to the finish line in not one but two fundraising feats this year. William Bevis will be taking part in two different running challenges to...

KALEIDOSCOPIC UK is running an Easter egg competition with chocolate prizes. The borough-based domestic abuse charity is encouraging people to get crafty and create an egg design. Entries can be...

ON FRIDAY, March 5, WADE held the latest draw in its 150 Club lottery. The draw aims to help replace lost finances as a result of coronavirus. The centre, on...

CROCHET hats have been spotted on post boxes to brighten up people’s lockdown. The Barkham Hookers crochet group have been making colourful post box covers in the area for families...

Reader Alan Sandall, who is 94,  has been reflecting on his Second World War memories. Here’s his fascinating recollection                            War came into my life as a 12-year-old Boy Scout several...

A POPULAR charity walk is planning a virtual return this year, to enable people the chance take part without breaching any lockdown restrictions. The annual Moonwalk event usually takes place...

THE BOROUGH mayor has launched a roll of honour to recognise people that have made a difference in the pandemic. Residents can nominate as many people or organisations as they...

ANOTHER borough MP has been given their covid jab, as part of the vaccine roll-out. Matt Rodda, MP for Reading East which includes parts of Woodley and Earley said he...

So it’s been a year. In some ways it feels way longer than 12 months since the start of lockdown. In other ways I‘m left thinking, ‘Where did that time...