LOCKDOWN VERSE: What do superheroes wear?
The superhero outfit What should Super-Heroes wear? 1. A MASK (of course) to prove they’ll dareTo conquer fear and beat despair. 2. A VISOR which can rise or fall,Whenever victims...
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How Captain Tom inspired Woosehill girl to cut her hair – and what that means for the Royal Berkshire Hospital
DIY haircuts may have become the norm during lockdown, but for one Woosehill youngster the chop has meant hundreds of pounds for charity. Eleven-year-old Molly Story began May as Rapunzel’s...
Read moreDetailsIN THE COMMUNITY: Wokingham Art Society takes its annual exhibition online due to the coronavirus pandemic
THE WOKINGHAM Art Society is bringing its summer exhibition to the home, with a virtual showreel. This year would have marked the 65th annual event, but is instead being celebrated...
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Historic pre-Second World War painting of Paris up for auction in Wokingham
A CHARMING painting coming up for auction in Wokingham next week has an incredible story behind it. The view of the Pont Neuf in Paris predates the Second World War,...
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Bus operator Stagecoach offers face covering make-up lessons with @hartyyy
With face coverings now becoming an everyday part of life, Stagecoach, the UK’s biggest bus and coach operator, has teamed up with a make-up influencer. That might seem like a...
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Rajeev’s Bhangracise classes are so popular even the Prime Minister knows about them
UPBEAT, energetic and infectious. That’s how an Earley man describes his award-winning exercise classes, Bhangracise. Rajeev Gupta began lockdown on a mission to stay active and positive through the dance...
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New coronavirus rules: No wedding receptions, ten-pin bowling or ice skating and additional places where face coverings are needed
A DECISION to allow people to attend wedding receptions from tomorrow has been delayed – meaning families will be unable to celebrate with the bride and groom until at least...
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Government scientists unsure if coronavirus R number is below 1
THE Government's scientific advisors have said that they are not confident that the R number of the coronavirus is below 1 in England. The number is a measure as to...
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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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DELAYED UNTIL AUGUST 15 – Ten-pin bowling returns – Bracknell centre prepares to reopen on Saturday
UPDATED: The Government has announced that the reopening date has been delayed until at least August 15 ANOTHER slice of normality returns on Saturday as bowling alleys can reopen. They...
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