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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr Alison Johnston, Caversham Bridge, 2017 (Editors Login)