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IF YOU want to make your garden even more green, listen up - with the help of a new podcast from Dobbies. Dobbies Garden Centre, which has a site in...

The Wargrave Local History Society embarked on its 2021-22 programme of talks in April, again making use of the internet Zoom system. The presentation was given by Reading Library’s local...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAO7jHbAKDA A FUNNY, deceptively gentle song about a taboo subject is pulling in hundreds of appreciative viewers. Sophie Vyse, using the latest lockdown to experiment with creativity, has written a...

The British Modern Military History Society is delighted to announce the publication of the first volume of its book Glimpses of War. Released on  May 8, the anniversary of VE...

A READING boxer has joined the mission to make healthy food accessible to the community. Former British and commonwealth heavyweight champion, Michael Sprott, has become an ambassador for Sindlesham-based Freely...

HEATHER BONCEY won a scary story contest by Wokingham Writers’ Group. Here’s her horror tale I opened my eyes slowly. My head was pounding. I couldn’t remember anything from the...

Age UK Berkshire has offices in Reading and Newbury. This role is home based but can be undertaken from our Reading office. Going home after a stay in hospital no...

Wokingham-based DJ Paula Frost will be flying sky-high for music charity Tonic Music for Mental Health. DJ Paula Frost, from Way Out Radio, will be strapped to a plane as...

Serves 4 This month you’ll find nutrient-dense watercress available as it starts to come into season so pick up a bunch or two and head straight home and make this...

KINDNESS has spread across the community since the pandemic began as people send lockdown care packages. Thortful, a greetings card company and official sponsor for NHS Charities Together, analysed Google...