This is our new local news page where you can comment on stories of interest from around Caversham and the surrounding area. Comments are moderated by the editors and may also receive an editors comment.
The Covid-19 lockdown in summer 2020 was a difficult time for everyone. But for Caversham schoolgirls Bessie (10) and her sister Milly (12) it was especially tough having to cope with home-schooling while also helping […]
We reported on progress with the scheme to install hydroelectric turbines at Caversham Weir in our November edition. The Turbine House will adjacent to the footpath over Caversham weir (The Clappers). Walkers passing the project […]
THERE are a number of events planned for December in which we can take part. With the possibility of the lockdown being extended, it becomes more important than ever to check to see if events […]
Our on-line events diaries are updated regularly, so it is worth checking to see what has been added at cavershambridge.org:5154/local-info/whats-on. If you have an event planned for the coming months, please send us the details […]
What a Year THIS IS the time of the Church’s year when we remember, when we look back through what we have done and what has gone on around us, and what a year! 2020, […]
by Anna Waite, Reading Family Aid READING Family Aid helps children in the Reading area living in poverty and with other disadvantages. For example, they may be young carers, or living in a family affected […]
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 […]
Community Connections by Caroline Gratrix – During lockdown, kind hearted local candle maker Ruth Martin suspended production of her candles to make hand creams for local NHS workers. Ruth, along with neighbour and friend Antonia from […]
by Phil Chatfield Do you use olive oil for cooking and in salad dressings? If so, you may be shocked to know modern harvesting practices are killing migratory birds. Portugal’s Institute for Nature Conservation and […]
We are holding a seasonal photography competition, with the winning images featuring in the Caversham Bridge. A prize of £25 in John Lewis vouchers will be awarded. The last entry date is 1 August 2020 […]
Dr Alison Johnston, Caversham Bridge, 2017 (Editors Login)