West Berkshire & North Hampshire
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Learning With Horses Experience
When my son was diagnosed with Aspergers amongst other challenges, we were recommended that he learn to horse ride. Nothing could have thrilled me more because I adore horses and have always ridden. Watching him bond with horses, the love that filled him and the affinity he felt for them and was shown in return [...]
It’s All About YOUth!
Does your community offer little or nothing to do for young people? Want to make a difference and work alongside other residents in the area to create something that your community can call it’s own …
On the farm for a Sunday picnic
On the farm for a Sunday picnic with wildlife on 31 August
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s West Berkshire Linking the Landscape project, which covers a large area of countryside south o …
How telling scary stories transformed a man
Since taking the monumental leap and leaving the security of a successful career as Deputy Headteacher at Cheam (the Berkshire School famous for having educated both Prince Philip and Prince Charles), …
John O’ Gaunt Midsummer Fayre
John O’ Gaunt’s first ever Midsummer Fayre and Shakespeare Festival was a huge success this Friday the 18th of July. The weather co-operated to create a perfect, sunny atmosphere for the day and t …
Suzanne Clark – ‘Play Tennis Forever’
The secret to a fitter, happier, healthier life after 50?
A game of tennis of course!
Recent reports in the national media have suggested that middle-aged men with low levels of physical activity and …
Some really good reads for the kids
How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm – Mei-Ling Hopgood
Parenting is a funny business. Everyone has an opinion on how to do things, from potty training to bedtimes – and that is only friends …
Summer Reading Challenge is the stuff of legends
Each year West Berkshire Libraries Summer Reading Challenge uses a new theme to inject fun and creativity into reading. The 2014 Challenge is no different and invites children to explore its ‘My …
Child Safety Week
Did you know that accidental injury is the second biggest killer of children in the UK. Only childhood cancer accounts for more deaths. Every week in the UK one child dies in a preventable accident, a …
The History Of the Newbury Town Flag!
The Newbury Town Flag Working Group was set up to design and commission a flag for the Town of Newbury.
The desire to create a flag to represent the town and fly from the Town Hall had been around for …
Share A Story
May is National Share-A-Story Month; an annual celebration of the power of storytelling and story sharing. Sharing stories with your child:
Strengthens your relationship – Reading together lets …
Achieve your Business Ambition
Retail sector spotlight
Retailers supported by GrowthAccelerator are forecasting an average growth of more than 50% for 2014.
By way of comparison, the Centre for Retail Research has forecast an overa …
The ‘S’ Word Celebration Evening
Final of Students’ Cookery Competition to be held at Honesty-Berkshire’s Newest Cookery School
The ‘S’ word, a cookery competition for West Berkshire students organised by Education Business P …
Mencap Reading Half Marathon Runners
West Berkshire Mencap’s Thank You to their Reading Half Marathon Runners!
On the 2nd March, West Berkshire Mencap had 15 runners take part in the Reading Half Marathon in aid of their high quality s …
Networking Tips From Gail
N is for Networking
Networking is an everyday interaction. If you think about it, you interact with family, friends, colleagues and clients daily; within any group or community that you are a part of. …
Richard Benyon talks to Kennet School 6th Form
Last Friday, Richard Benyon attended a question and answer session with sixth form students at Kennet School.
Pupils were offered the chance to quiz Newbury’s Member of Parliament on any topic of th …
Deals in Stationery & Office Supplies
Browse our selection of business and stationery essentials, including paper, pens, pencils and ink cartridges alongside shredders, printers, calculators, calendars, personal organisers and more
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CultureFest at The Racecourse Newbury
CultureFest is now in its sixth year at The Racecourse Newbury. This is our successful flagship event showcasing community achievement, culture, heritage and diversity, through music, dance, art, foo …
West Berkshire Businesses called to become dementia friendly
Richard Benyon has today called upon businesses in West Berkshire to become dementia friendly.
Following the Prime Minister’s challenge to support people with dementia at a local level through devel …