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.
by Tricia Marcouse IN 2011, our government said it would phase out the sale of peat-based composts to the public by 2020 and for commercial use by 2030. 2020 has passed, and a new announcement […]
IF YOU have an event planned, please send details to editors@cavershambridge.org We need to receive these no later than the 10th of the month before the event for inclusion in the printed paper. Later submissions […]
LESLEY BOARDLEY was born 14 April 1945 in Malvern to John and Benda Hooper. After taking A-levels she was offered a place at Nottingham University to study Social Administration, spending 6 months as an au […]
James Sydney George Bickle, known as Syd or Sid , came into the world on the 28 August 1930, born in Nymett Rowland in North Devon to George and Cecilia. Sid grew up within a large […]
WITH CHANGES in lockdown rules, there are more events planned for August. Because of the impact of the virus, many events require booking, even if free. Do check. Our online events diaries are updated regularly, […]
IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE VERB I HAVE served in ordained ministry in the Church of England as a parish priest for 28 years. I have had the privilege of laughing and crying and experiencing […]
The Friends of Caversham Court Garden need help from you in solving the puzzle of one of its garden walls. What was it for and how was it used ? If you walk through St […]
Details of our night time photography competition which closes 1 July 2021 […]
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the success of the recently re-furbished historic Victorian building. It lies close to the village green and community orchard and consists of two bright halls, a […]
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, […]
Dr Alison Johnston, Caversham Bridge, 2017 (Editors Login)