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WOKINGHAM residents are being urged to lend a hand to people affected by cancer. Cancer Research UK is asking the public to show support on World Cancer Day on Thursday,...

A NEW scheme launched to help children have access to quality reading materials during lockdown has been such a success that the organiser is hoping it will spread across the...

Have you heard about the Big Garden Birdwatch? If so, are you going to do it?  The Big Garden Birdwatch is an example of citizen science, which means that no...

Wargrave Local History Society held another successful meeting using Zoom in January, when – in a change to the previously announced programme – Simon Wenham gave an illustrated presentation on...

AN AWARD-WINNING chef is championing a scheme to celebrate the bravery of young children with cancer. The multi Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is calling on families to nominate young cancer...

MEMBERS of a charity that supports people with learning disabilities are preparing to put their best foot forward. CLASP Wokingham usually holds a big fundraising event, known as Wellie Walk,...

First Days Charity received an early Christmas present from The Arts Society Wokingham. Before Christmas, The Arts Society presented its trustees with a cheque for £500 to buy arts and...

Last week, the club held an online photography competition for members on the theme of Wildlife in the Garden.  This was inspired by the Zoom talk at the beginning of...

Proceeds totalling £700 from the Wokingham Lions Club virtual pub quizzes in December have been donated to the Link Visiting Scheme, a local charity which supports older people who are...

ONE WOKINGHAM woman is pulling out all the stops to get people talking about mental health. Heather Murray has kickstarted the new year with a fitness charity fundraiser – she’s...