Sew what? It’s only the favourite lockdown hobby
MORE people picked up a needle and thread than ever before last year, as it is revealed sewing became the nation’s favourite lockdown hobby. According to a survey by Brother...
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IN THE COMMUNITY: So, you think you know the tube?
The Arts Society Wokingham The Arts Society Wokingham’s May lecture was ‘one of the best lectures I have attended either live or via Zoom’ according to one of its members....
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That’s why you get burnt bangers on the barbie
THE SOUTH East has been named the biggest offender when it comes to barbecue etiquette. New research from Aldi has revealed the country’s worst barbecue fails as residents get ready...
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POETRY CORNER: What on earth is heaven like?
My friend and I went walking through spring woods,where early bluebells caught the blue of skythrough light green leaves.We found our favourite place –an old log seat, our backs against...
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A DAY of family fun is taking place at Barkham Village Hall next month, to raise money for Wokingham tot Dawson Gosling. His mother, Nathalie Gosling, has arranged an afternoon...
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Tesco shoppers urged to buy into foodbank collection
SHOPPERS are being asked to put the Every Little Helps slogan into action next month to help Wokingham’s Foodbank stock up for the summer. The Tesco store in Finchampstead Road...
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Becci walks through wind and rain for Granddad
A TEACHER headed for the coast to complete a hiking marathon in memory of her Granddad. Becci Rees was taking part in last month’s Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge. The 26-mile...
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Fill ‘em up: refill service makes a stop in Twyford
ECO-FRIENDLY firm Refill Hub is giving Twyford a green boost, after recently launching fortnightly visits to the village. The plastic-free grocery service on wheels, founded by Natasha Squire in October...
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VOLUNTEER CORNER: Opportunities to help people in Wokingham borough as seen in Wokingham.Today of June 10, 2021
Starting Point supports young people aged 11-25, through three mentoring programmes: Aspire Mentoring, Advance Mentoring & Aware Mentoring. Aspire Mentoring: Supports young people aged 16-25 into education, employment, and training....
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IN THE COMMUNITY: Environment day is the bees knees
To celebrate World Environment Day last week, residents at Lord Harris Court in Sindlesham learned about bees and why these insects are vital to help preserve nature’s balance. The care...
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