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Wokingham · WokinghamRUNNERS at a charity event on Sunday changed colour as they followed a 2.5km route at Prospect Park in Tilehurst. It was a sunny day, and only clouds on the horizon were those of paint, as teams of paint throwers pelted sprinters and walkers on the course with bags of coloured pigment. {{{image.1093322}}} They were all at a Colour Run to have fun while raising funds for First Days Children’s Charity. Event organiser Ellie Gosling, said: “We were…See the Story
Runners rush to sign artwork at First Days colourful fundraiser
Charities · WokinghamA PIANO scam affecting charities and schools has reached the borough. A church has shared their experience with Wokingham.Today to highlight the fraudsters’ methods. Anyone receiving the offer of a free second hand piano should take note. A borough church representative said: “I was sent an email from someone I know, forwarding a message they had been sent, and which they believed might be of interest.” The message had come from a woman whose hu…See the Story
Don’t be played by piano scammers
Twyford, England · TwyfordResidents of Twyford will soon have a fantastic community space to use when the new Twyford Library opens its doors next month. The library is moving from its existing dated site off Polehampton Close, to a new home in the former Old Polehampton Boys School on the opposite side of the Close. The move has allowed the council to create a new library space which benefits from features including improved spaces with high ceilings, and large windows …See the Story
New library in Twyford to open next month
Tesco · WokinghamWokingham Tesco has joined forces with some of its leading health and beauty suppliers to distribute personal care items to local people who are in need. Household names such as Radox, Sure, Bodyform and Aquafresh are among those involved in the scheme, which sees suppliers donate a product to charity Kind Direct when shoppers make two purchases from the selected range of hygiene products in store. Kind Direct works with charities, community gr…See the Story
Wokingham Tesco shoppers help tackle hygiene poverty in community
Wokingham · WokinghamA WOKINGHAM charity dedicated to empowering disabled youngsters, celebrated 10 years of services and volunteers at Our House. The Building for the Future (BFTF) flagship facility provides a safe, accessible space where children can take part in activities, therapies, and services tailored to their unique needs. Volunteers, trustees and supporters all celebrated the milestone at a party with guest of honour Wokingham borough mayor Beth Rowland. …See the Story
Our House celebrates 10 years of support for young people
Environment · WokinghamA daring project involving an ‘unknown artist from Minnesota’, passionate about the environment, seized the imagination of a school’s art club. As a result, the artist Blank-Z’s tree made from recycled materials has been on tour, appeared as part of two play sets and been exhibited for sale on an arts trail. It all came about because professional artist and professional barrister Joe de Mounteney, 56, of Hurst, decided he wanted to take a new di…See the Story
Art of the unknown: Forest School pupils help mystery artist Blank-Z
Wokingham · WokinghamSir John Redwood, MP for Wokingham, visited a Winnersh school to thank them for their work with pupils with an Autism Spectrum Condition diagnosis and associated complex needs. Commenting on the visit to Oak Tree school, he said: “It was interesting to learn about the curriculum, and the specialist personal development education and therapeutic programmes delivered by the school. “Parents can also access support from a dedicated family support m…See the Story
MP visits Winnersh school
Wokingham · WokinghamBy Cllr Stephen Conway A great deal of misinformation circulated during the recent elections about the Local Plan, the set of documents establishing the framework for development planning for the 15 years following its adoption. Forming a new Local Plan – which sets out housing plans for a defined period – is a complicated and lengthy process and should not be seen as an opportunity to trawl for votes by making undeliverable promises. There need…See the Story