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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...

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...

A GROUP of GCSE students have tackled a 25 day exercise challenge for Home-Start Wokingham District. Liv Fennell, 16, from Wokingham Without challenged 24 friends to join her for 25...

JUST before Christmas, The Arts Society Wokingham donated £500 to First Days Children’s Charity. The gift was used to by arts and crafts equipment for youngsters that the charity supports....

Will there ever be an end to this lockdown situation?It just goes on for ever, much to everyone’s consternation.We’re meant to take a walk each day but otherwise stay indoors,This...

IT’S THE ultimate win-win as it cleans up and keeps you fit and now a Charvil resident is hoping you’ll join him. Sam Akhtar, who runs the Charvil Matters community...

A WOKINGHAM woman who turned her disability into a positive experience is now raising money to help others do the same. Wheelchair user, Sally Sycha, is taking on the ultimate...

I do so like a cup of teaAnd, so I’m told, no-one makes a better cup than me!!When someone calls it’s good to say,“The kettle’s on. Hope you can stay”.Then after...