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