• Support Wokingham Today
  • Get the print edition
  • Sign up for our daily newsletter
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Wokingham.Today
  • HOME
  • MY AREA
    • All
    • Arborfield
    • Barkham
    • Beech Hill
    • Binfield
    • Bracknell
    • Charvil
    • Crowthorne
    • Earley
    • Emmbrook
    • Finchampstead
    • Grazeley
    • Henley
    • Hurst
    • Lower Earley
    • Norreys
    • Reading
    • Remenham
    • Riseley
    • Shinfield
    • Sindlesham
    • Sonning
    • Spencers Wood
    • Swallowfield
    • Three Mile Cross
    • Twyford
    • Wargrave
    • Winnersh
    • Wokingham
    • Wokingham Without
    • Woodley
    • Woosehill
    • Yateley
    Yateley Morris Men - took their traditional Mummers play to pubs throughout Wokingham. Pic: Andrew Batt.

    Santa kills the evil king as traditional performance takes place across Wokingham borough

    there'll be temporary traffic lights on the A4 Bath Road at Hare Hatch and Knowl Hill for most of 2026 Pic: Thames Water.

    Major A4 route faces months of disruption as water pipes to be replaced

    Twyford Drama, Aladdin

    Twyford Drama prepares for January pantomime as Aladdin rehearsals gather pace

    The Blagrave Arms

    ‘Heavy heart’ as Reading LGBTQ+ pub announces closure

    Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned that it is currently responding to a fire in Cardiff Road, Reading, which it says also involves hazardous materials.

    Crews called to vehicle fire in Wokingham

    Corpus Christi Church windows, Wokingham. Picture: Emma Merchant

    Church Notes

    Kingdom Garden Rooms

    Reading garden room firm raises £745 for children’s charity with Christmas grotto

    The incident happened on Spitfire Way. Pic: Google.

    Police seek witnesses to Woodley shooting

    Children from lower income families can be supported to make their dream a reality, thanks to WUC's Bright Future fund. Picture: WUC

    Give every child a chance to shine

  • CRIME
  • SPORT
    • All
    • Binfield FC
    • Reading FC
    Leam Richardson Picture: Luke Adams

    “Any away point is very positive’: Reading FC manager Richardson reacts to draw

    Reading FC

    Reading FC end year with away point to extend unbeaten run

    Leam Richardson Picture: Luke Adams

    ‘We controlled the game brilliantly’: Richardson reacts to Reading FC’s away win

    Andy Carroll

    Ex-Reading FC striker Andy Carroll to appear in court over alleged order breach

    Noel Hunt

    Former Reading FC boss becomes favourite to take over at EFL club

    Reading FC celebrity fans

    Reading FC’s top five most famous supporters

    Reading FC Picture: Luke Adams

    Reading FC run riot at Home Park in Boxing Day victory

    Matty Jacob Picture: Luke Adams

    Reading FC loanee returns to parent club as loan is cancelled

    Jack Marriott, Picture: Luke Adams

    Plymouth Argyle v Reading preview: Star strikers to feature in League One Boxing Day clash

  • READING FC
  • COMMUNITY
    Yateley Morris Men - took their traditional Mummers play to pubs throughout Wokingham. Pic: Andrew Batt.

    Santa kills the evil king as traditional performance takes place across Wokingham borough

    there'll be temporary traffic lights on the A4 Bath Road at Hare Hatch and Knowl Hill for most of 2026 Pic: Thames Water.

    Major A4 route faces months of disruption as water pipes to be replaced

    Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned that it is currently responding to a fire in Cardiff Road, Reading, which it says also involves hazardous materials.

    Crews called to vehicle fire in Wokingham

    Corpus Christi Church windows, Wokingham. Picture: Emma Merchant

    Church Notes

    Kingdom Garden Rooms

    Reading garden room firm raises £745 for children’s charity with Christmas grotto

    The incident happened on Spitfire Way. Pic: Google.

    Police seek witnesses to Woodley shooting

    Children from lower income families can be supported to make their dream a reality, thanks to WUC's Bright Future fund. Picture: WUC

    Give every child a chance to shine

    Share Wokingham operates at locations across the borough, through the week, providing fresh groceries. Picture: courtesy of Share Wokingham.

    Struggling families can get help with groceries

    Reading Bike Hub

    Skaters join Reading Bike Hub: where ideas roll into reality

  • LIFESTYLE
    • All
    • Food
    • Health
    • Obituaries
    • People
    Yateley Morris Men - took their traditional Mummers play to pubs throughout Wokingham. Pic: Andrew Batt.

    Santa kills the evil king as traditional performance takes place across Wokingham borough

    Residents keen to start the New Year with a stroll can join an annual community walk in Crowthorne's Wellington College grounds. Picture: Rotary Club of Wokingham, and of Crowthorne, Sandhust and Bracknell

    Put your best foot forward on New Year’s Day

    Ranga Lounge

    A Beloved Favourite Reborn: Ranga Lounge Delivers Flavour, Warmth and Consistency

    The Mutton

    REVIEW: A Memorable Evening at The Mutton, Heazley Heath

    Men Walking and Talking will start on January 5. Picture: PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay

    Start the new year with a men’s walking group

    NHS figures are showing that more people than ever across the South East are using the NHS App to manage their health. Picture: Nicolas Leclercq via Unsplash

    Figures show record NHS app usage over festive period

    Wokingham resident Louise Charles couldn?t believe it when she found out. Pic: WBC.

    Community lottery jackpot brings festive cheer

    Sue Ryder volunteers will collect real Christmas trees for recycling. Booking is open online. Picture: courtesy of WBC

    If you have a real Christmas tree this year, how will you dispose of it?

    Held at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley, there were 16 schools involved, Pic: WBC.

    Youngsters dazzle at mayor’s charity concert

  • WHAT’S ON
    • All
    • Arts
    • Entertainment
    Twyford Drama, Aladdin

    Twyford Drama prepares for January pantomime as Aladdin rehearsals gather pace

    (L-R): Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) in Disney and Pixar's TOY STORY 5. Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar. © 2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

    Films to look forward to at Vue Reading in 2026

    Men Walking and Talking will start on January 5. Picture: PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay

    Start the new year with a men’s walking group

    Wokingham

    Five Fantastic Things to Do in Wokingham This Weekend

    The Cornet Picture: Food Envy Photography

    REVIEW: Making magic with Norden Farm’s The Comet

    Wokingham town centre

    Top 5 Festive things to do in Wokingham this weekend

    Young people aged 14 to 17 are invited to Chill Out at a free Christmas party. Picture: Gerd Altmann via Pixabay

    Chill out on Friday in Wokingham

    Windsor Great Park illuminated trail ends in January. Picture: Giles Smith

    Enjoy illuminated winter walkies in Windsor Great Park

    A tabletop board games event in Wokingham Town Hall in February, promises to be a fun and inclusive event. Picture: 4u4undra via Pixabay

    Wokingham tabletop fun and games planned for February

  • BUSINESS
  • ADVERTISE
  • CONTACT
No Result
View All Result
Wokingham.Today
No Result
View All Result
Home Sport

Football round-up: Wokingham & Emmbrook earn win in new managers first game in charge

by Andy Preston
April 10, 2024
in Sport
Virginia Water v Wokingham & Emmbrook Pictures: Andrew Batt

Virginia Water v Wokingham & Emmbrook Pictures: Andrew Batt

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Combined Counties Premier North

WOKINGHAM & EMMBROOK earned a crucial win as new manager Darren Purbrick marked his first game in charge with a win.

Following a damaging defeat against relegation rivals Hilltop at the weekend, the Sumas responded with an impressive away display at Virginia Water with a double from Joao Jardim and a goal from Alex Badshah earning three points.

Wokingham & Emmbrook defeated Virginia Water Picture: Andrew Batt
Wokingham & Emmbrook defeated Virginia Water Picture: Andrew Batt

The Sumas are in 20th place on 24 points, two points away from safety but with three games in hand to play on Chalfont St Peter.

READING CITY were beaten 5-0 away to Rayners Lane which keeps them in 14th place.


Southern League Premier South

Related posts

Santa kills the evil king as traditional performance takes place across Wokingham borough

Major A4 route faces months of disruption as water pipes to be replaced

BRACKNELL TOWN sit just outside the play-off places following their away triumph over Basingstoke Town.

A brace from Joe Grant and a penalty from Jordan Esprit helped deliver a 3-1 win for the Robins.

Bracknell are on 61 points from 38 games and are just two points off the play-off spots.


Isthmian South Central

ASCOT UNITED were edged out by play-off chasing Raynes Park Vale.

Oliver Mason scored and an 89th minute leveller from Harry Laflin looked to have sealed a point for the Yellas before the visitors took all three points with a 94th minute winner.

Ascot are in 13th spot after 37 matches.

BINFIELD remain in the relegation places following a 1-0 loss at home to Ashford Town.

The Moles still have hopes of survival with four games in hand on Chipstead who are in 19th and are currently 10 points ahead.

Binfield were edged out at home Picture: Daisy Spiers
Binfield were edged out at home Picture: Daisy Spiers

Combined Counties Division One

EVERSLEY & CALIFORNIA are in fourth after their 2-1 success against Westside.

Goals from Ross Baker and Harvey Valter gifted the Boars three points to put them in the play-off positions..

BERKS COUNTY stay in the hunt for the play-offs after they picked up an away point at Holmer Green.

Sid Gbla netted a double to see the Swords earn a point which puts them in third spot on 72 points.

YATELEY UNITED remain in the play-off spots despite their 2-1 loss at Spartans Youth.

WOODLEY UNITED are 15th following a goalless draw at home to Rising Ballers Kensington.

Reading YMCA picked up a point against Windsor & Eton Picture: Andrew Batt
Reading YMCA picked up a point against Windsor & Eton Picture: Andrew Batt

Thames Valley Premier League

READING YMCA put another point on the board by taking a draw against Windsor & Eton.

Jake Ibbotson was on the scoresheet for YMCA in the 1-1 draw which leaves them in eighth on 23 points from 19 games with three matches remaining.

Keep up to date by signing up for our daily newsletter

We don’t spam we only send our newsletter to people who have requested it.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Previous Post

THAME Richard Henry

Next Post

Transport of the South East seeking views in online survey

FOLLOW US

POPULAR THIS WEEK

The Regus building at Thames Valley Park in Earley which could be converted into 62 flats, with a plan to add floors to create 94 flats in total. Credit: Google Maps

Offices set for conversion into nearly 100 flats at business park on outskirts of Reading

December 28, 2025
Children from lower income families can be supported to make their dream a reality, thanks to WUC's Bright Future fund. Picture: WUC

Give every child a chance to shine

December 30, 2025
Wokingham Scouts are raising funds for their Project Africa expedition

Borough Scout group receives considerable Virgin Unite grant

December 26, 2025
Corpus Christi Church windows, Wokingham. Picture: Emma Merchant

Church Notes

December 31, 2025
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has warned that it is currently responding to a fire in Cardiff Road, Reading, which it says also involves hazardous materials.

Crews called to vehicle fire in Wokingham

December 31, 2025
The appeal was done in collaboration with Anglo Doorstep Collections, with around 600 new and pre-loved toys being donated.

Christmas toy appeal success thanks to donations

December 25, 2025

ABOUT US

Wokingham Today is dedicated to providing news online across the whole of the Borough of Wokingham. It is a Social Enterprise, existing to support the various communities in Wokingham Borough.

Wokingham.Today is a Social Enterprise and aims to ensure that everyone within the Borough has free access to independent and up-to-date news. However, providing this service is not without costs. If you are able to, please make a contribution to support our work.

CONTACT US

[email protected]

Keep up to date with our daily newsletter

We don’t spam we only send our newsletter to people that have subscribed

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

  • Support Us
  • Book Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Get the Print Edition
  • Sign up for our daily newsletter

The Wokingham Paper Ltd publications are regulated by IPSO – the Independent Press Standards Organisation.
If you have a complaint about a  The Wokingham Paper Ltd  publication in print or online, you should, in the first instance, contact the publication concerned, email: [email protected], or telephone: 0118 327 2662. If it is not resolved to your satisfaction, you should contact IPSO by telephone: 0300 123 2220, or visit its website: www.ipso.co.uk. Members of the public are welcome to contact IPSO at any time if they are not sure how to proceed, or need advice on how to frame a complaint.

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • MY AREA
    • Arborfield
    • Barkham
    • Beech Hill
    • Binfield
    • Bracknell
    • Charvil
    • Crowthorne
    • Earley
    • Emmbrook
    • Finchampstead
    • Grazeley
    • Henley
    • Hurst
    • Lower Earley
    • Norreys
    • Reading
    • Remenham
  • CRIME
  • COMMUNITY
  • LIFESTYLE
  • SPORT
  • READING FC
  • OBITUARIES
  • WHAT’S ON
  • BUSINESS
  • PHOTOS
  • ADVERTISE WITH US
  • CONTACT US
  • WHERE TO GET THE PRINT EDITION
  • SUPPORT US

© 2022 - The Wokingham Paper Ltd - All Right Reserved.