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MOVING FORWARD IN A STRAIGHT LINE: I RECENTLY watched the film ‘News of the World.’ It is set in 1870 just after the American Civil War, and stars Tom Hanks as a retired Army Captain, […]
As the lockdown rules are relaxed, there are more events planned for June. Because of the impact of the virus, events like the Reading Water Fest, whilst free, require booking. Do check to see if […]
‘YOUR TOO LATE IS NOT TOO LATE FOR ME’ IN JOHN 11, verse 25 of the New International Version of the Bible, Jesus told Martha, “… I am the resurrection and the life. The one […]
Embroidery and the use of textiles can be raised to an art form in talented hands, as Lou tells Elestr Lee. THERE has always been a tendency for the art world to regard embroidery or […]
Around 80 million Easter Eggs are sold each year in the UK. Most are packaged in cardboard or plastic, generating around 3,000 tonnes of packaging waste. Cardboard packaging is readily recycled, but much of the plastic is likely to be thrown away.
This Easter, when you choose Easter Eggs, try to think about the packaging. Look for those sold without plastic packing. Most of the major manufacturers are reducing their plastic use, so there are plenty of options. Some have even introduced ‘Plastic Free’ logos on their egg boxes. […]
However it feels, you are not alone AS I WRITE, it is yet another cold, grey, drizzly day in February and there are weeks to go before we can expect to feel the Spring. […]
OUR MOTHER, Ute Lord, moved to Priest Hill in October 1961 from Clapham. From the start she was happy in her new home, with three small children and the fourth on the way. It was […]
Can you replace plastic in your garden? PLASTIC is really useful in the garden, but it comes at a cost to the environment and wildlife. Luckily, there are alternatives and sometimes they are better for […]
The Year of the ramble? WAS 2020 the year of the ramble for you? Since becoming curate of Caversham Thameside and Mapledurham Parish, I have had more and more reason to cross the Thames from […]
We want to see the amazing and creative ways that you have captured the beauty of the our area during these strange times. There is a prize for the winning photograph of a £25 John […]
Dr Alison Johnston, Caversham Bridge, 2017 (Editors Login)