West Berkshire & North Hampshire
Local Buzz Magazine: What's On in your local area.
Affected by cancer?
Macmillan Cancer Support are right there with you. At Macmillan Cancer Support we understand how cancer can affect people’s whole lives – health, money, family, job; everything. After more than 100 years of caring, we understand that the most important thing is to treat people as individuals, not patients. At Mcmillan we take the time […]
Support, friendship & play for children with special needs and their families
Swings & Smiles was set up as a charity in 2007 by Sian Cook, whose daughter Amy gave her the inspiration to provide children with special needs and disabilities a place that they would be able to …
What’s on in August
Nature Camp
Gilbert White’s House, The Wakes, High Street, Selborne, Hampshire, GU34 3JH
Mon 5th – Thu 8th 10:00pm – 16:00pm
Holiday day camp for kids between 8 and 12 who have a pas …
Your Local Buzz in August
Significant protection made by flu vaccinations
The annual flu report published by Public Health England reports that influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 was the main strain circulating in the 2018/19 season, alth …
Reading Vets Urge Rabbit Owners to Vaccinate Against a New Strain of Virus
Easipetcare vets in Reading are encouraging pet owners to protect their rabbits against a new strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD), which is caused by a virus. There is no cure for the virus, w …
Living Paintings Charity Gin Night
Charity Gin Night!
The 43 Club:
the exquisite cocktail experience
Our passion for the noble art of mixology has lead us to create The 43 Club, a bespoke cocktail service that aims to serve an e …
Mental Health First Aid training
Latest course dates – Newbury 12th -13th June 2019
Updated: May 7
MHFA England (Adult) 2 Day Mental Health First Aid training. Fully certificated course, with ongoing support
MHFA …
Local charity secured £187,811 of funding!
Leading children’s disability charity, Dingley’s Promise have secured £187,811 from The National Lottery Community Fund to embed and roll-out a pioneering model of working, supporting children un …
Roc Newbury 10k Race
Sign up now for the Roc 10k!
On Sunday the 26th May 2019, hundreds of runners will be putting on their running shoes and lining up for the start of the 2019 Roc Newbury 10k. This year’s race is spon …
Longer opening hours for Padworth Recycling Centre
Site to open at 8am from April
West Berkshire residents will soon have more time to recycle and dispose of their rubbish at Padworth Recycling Centre.
The Recycling Centre will be open every day from …
West Berkshire Let’s Get Active Fund launched
£40,000 grant available to help improve physical activity opportunities?
The West Berkshire’s Let’s Get Active Fund was launched by West Berkshire Council’s Public Health & Well …
New Life Babies
Neonatal units give preterm babies extra help while their bodies catch up on the growth and development they missed in ‘Mummy’s tummy’.
According to a 2014 report, it costs the NHS £1,118 a day …
Living Paintings
Tactile and audio books for blind people
Learning to read is a precious gift.
Books help children to develop their speech, aid concentration and open up a magical world of characters and imagination, …
Loneliness & Isolation
How many of you have visited Fair Close Centre in Newbury?
When that question was asked last month at the conference on Loneliness and Isolation, only a fraction of the eighty people attending raised …
Open Day at Wyld Court Stables
A warm welcome awaits at the Open Day of Wyld Court Stables on Sunday 24th March from 2pm to 4pm. Visit the ponies, enjoy the riding displays, childrens’ treasure hunt, plus games and delicious …
Council invests £130,000 in Community Buildings
Hampshire County Council invests £130,000 in Community Buildings
Community buildings around Hampshire will benefit from £130,000 thanks to funding from Hampshire County Council, to make im …
Debate on housing policy – Campaign to Protect Rural England
Last Friday Kit Malthouse MP chaired a debate on housing policy alongside the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) with guests from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT).
O …
British Heart Foundation Life-saving Research
For over 50 years the British Heart Foundation has pioneered research that’s transformed the lives of people living with heart and circulatory diseases.
Our work has been central to the discoveries …
Professional Help and Advice for Community
BVA are currently working in partnership with the Borough Council on a variety of projects including the community plans for various local areas. Also, they are leading the local ‘Older Persons Part …
Making a difference
Last year local mum, Yvie Creasey, made a decision to change her life and make a change for a local charity. Having not exercised in over 10 years she decided to enter The London Marathon.
She contact …
