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