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AN ATHLETE who ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon helped raise vital funds for the Ollie Young Foundation. Aaron Freeman supported the Wokingham-based children’s charity as he raced to the...

A WOKINGHAM care home resident has marked her 106th birthday. Ivy celebrated the day with friends, family and staff at West Oak care home. With flowers, gifts, balloons, cards and...

ESCAPES and evasion during the Second World War is the subject for the first in-person meeting of the British Modern Military History Society when it resumes next month.

If you’ve never been to DidcotIt’s a good time now to goAs they’re celebrating 60 yearsWith plenty put on show. It’s where a train museumHas a well-established placeWorking hard on...

Members of Wargrave Local History Society enjoyed a guided walk around Reading’s Abbey Quarter on a sunny August afternoon. The abbey was founded 900 years ago, in 1121, by Henry...

“African nights can be very cold”,My friend explained to me.“So we want to send out something warmFor each needy family”. “So, please, buy wool, get knitting.Make six-inch squares. You knowWhen...

A WOKINGHAM care home worker has been awarded for her passion and dedication to gardening. Elspeth Wilkinson, from Alexandra Grange Care Home, won the Best Gardening Champion trophy in this...

Whilst the weather has taken a turn for the worse recently and summer looks as though it may largely have passed us by for this year, your thoughts may be...

Angela Garwood HONEST MOTHERHOOD with Angela Garwood It’s been one of those weeks where I don’t feel I’ve stopped once for air. The Garwood household has been highly socially active....

A NATIONAL cancer charity is calling on residents to throw a party with a flavour-packed theme. Cancer Support UK is introducing the Big Ginger Social next month, inspired by the...