Obituaries
Motorcycles and Music – Len David
Len David – 24 December 1948 – 26 May 2020 Leonard John David was born on 24 December 1948 in Caversham (Surley Row), the only child of Harold and Ilona David. Ilona was Hungarian, and she and […]
Articles by Philip Chatfield
Talking Point
Talking Point – June 2020
This Month from Dr Alison Johnston – Why not put Christ to the test? Over the weekend of VE Day 75 we had heard some wonderful memories, some so inspirational. Those stories felt so familiar […]
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Volunteers needed for COVID-19 research project
A new project by researchers at the University of Oxford seeks to estimate how common coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is in the United Kingdom, and explore using a new diagnostic tool called nanopore sequencing. They are […]
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Monthly Talking Point – May 2020
This Month from Keith Saynor – Appreciating the gift of life “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:27. Some of you will remember the story of […]
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Spring photo competition
We are holding a photography competition, with the winning images featuring in the Caversham Bridge. A prize of £25 in John Lewis vouchers will be awarded. The entry date has been extended to 8 May […]
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Ecotip – Gardeners – time to go peat free
Gardeners – time to go peat free by Phil Chatfield As spring approaches, gardeners think about planting seeds and preparing their gardens. A supply of compost is essential, so we head to the garden centre. […]
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Ecotip – Knit one, purl one and save the planet
Knit one, purl one and save the planet by Pam Chatfield If you like to knit or crochet, you probably have a selection of yarns made from a variety of fibres. It is worth pausing […]
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Caversham Bridge online
In response to the current situation, we have made the Caversham Bridge free to view for the next three months. To read the paper, click on the links shown as Read More on our Home […]
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Monthly Talking Point – April 2020
This month from Colin Baker It seems that hardly a day goes by where we as human beings don’t come across death in some shape or form. We are either confronted by it over the […]
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Caversham Bridge April edition availability
Due to the current circumstances, the April edition of the Caversham Bridge will be available to buy at the True Food Co-Op in Emmer Green and at Caversham Homecrafts, 46 Church Street. With thanks to […]