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WOKINGHAM Borough Council has approved a new volunteer led strategy to support the borough’s most vulnerable residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. A consultation with 250 charities and organisations has led...

PEOPLE with learning disabilities in Wokingham are used to getting together thanks to the work of charity CLASP. They usually meet in the Bradbury Centre in the town centre, but...

The therapeutic effects of scented and sensory gardens have been common knowledge for centuries.  They can help to reduce stress and anxiety be providing a place to escape to and...

Well, that was tough – last week’s puzzle caused many heads to be scratched as you pondered the ditloids. Never heard of them? They’re a word puzzle that leave you...

Crowthorne-based poet Clare Bevan has been reflecting on life in lockdown for this verse. Our lives felt so boring, we all heaved a sigh —Then somebody said: “Let’s give Christmas...

NEW ADVICE from the Government last week revealed that we could go for a walk and back to work, but only if we couldn’t work from home and not use...

DOGGONE! That’s our usual routines during lockdown. The coronavrius pandemic, and the orders to stay at home, have not been kind on our nation’s pets: Dogs are used to several...

AFTER a confusing update from the Prime Minister on the new easing of lockdown, it’s important to remember that the community response to the pandemic is far from over. On...

WE ARE now starting to think about what’s next, said borough council leader, John Halsall. After seven weeks of the tightest lockdown measures, Cllr Halsall said the borough council is...

CHARITIES and organisations across the borough remain strong in their collaborative efforts to support the community during the coronavirus crisis. Over the last seven weeks, Citizens Advice have helped more...