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[Opinion] FROM THE LEADER: Social Media and Politics

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[Opinion] FROM THE LEADER: Social Media and Politics

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Social media is a feature of politics now – locally, nationally, and internationally. Its influence is much greater than it was when I returned to Wokingham Borough Council (after a seven years’ break) in 2019. We are all familiar with its negative aspects. Social media privileges instant reactions over considered comments. It provides a space for the venting of emotions that might, on reflection, be voiced in a less strident way, or not voiced …See the Story

Three Places to Try Padel Near Oldham

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Three Places to Try Padel Near Oldham

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Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. Here's where you can play it near Oldham See the Story

Young cadets celebrated in Royal Berks Fire and Rescue graduation ceremony

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Young cadets celebrated in Royal Berks Fire and Rescue graduation ceremony

FIRE CADETS from across Berkshire received recognition from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) for their hard work and dedication at a special Graduation Ceremony. In total, 35 people between the ages of 13 and 17 were celebrated on Thursday, July 3, at Maidenhead Fire Station, and also got the chance to demonstrate their new skills, mastered over the past several months of training. During the Graduation Ceremony, each unit sho…Read Article

New shopping destination on the way

Work will soon be starting on the new district centre at Arborfield Green, which will include 18 shop units along with more than 200 homes and other amenities. The site, off Nine Mile Ride Extension, was previously owned by the Ministry of Defence as part of the former Arborfield Garrison. It was sold to developer Taylor Wimpey. The first shops will be completed next year, at the earliest and anyone interested in renting one should contact Crest…Work · Wokingham Read Article

Arborfield Green jobs drop-in

Wokingham borough council is supporting a drop-in event for anyone interested in working at the new Saimsbury’s supermarket in Arborfield Green. The event at Arborfield Green community centre will take place between 1.30pm and 3pm on Wednesday, July 9. There’s no need to book. More than 70 roles are available, offering flexible and part-time hours, with a mix of permanent and temporary positions. You’ll be able to speak to the My Journey Wokingh…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

Find vegan products at a Wokingham market

A MONTHLY market stall offers a wide range of animal-free products. Wokingham’s Sparkle Vegan market sells foods, cakes, natural skincare, eco-friendly products and gifts. It takes place in Market Place, around the Wokingham Old Town Hall, on the second Sunday of each month. The next event is on Sunday, July 13 when stalls are open from 11am through to 3pm. For more information, visit the Sparkle Vegan website, at: sparkleveganevents.comWokingham · Wokingham Read Article

FROM THE OPPOSITION: Council advertising ban is confused and will be costly

At a recent Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting, we were presented with a policy to ban Council advertising of a range of products including ‘unhealthy’ foods, fossil fuel and hybrid vehicles, airports and airlines. This potentially flawed policy from the Liberal Democrat administration is contradictory, overbearing and will cost rather than raise money for the Council. It will also potentially limit sponsorship of Council events to companie…Food & Drink · Wokingham Read Article

Wokingham to welcome regional fuchsia show

Squire’s Garden Centre in Wokingham is set to host the Reading & District Fuchsia Society’s annual show on Saturday, July 26. The free-to-attend event will open to the public from 1.00pm, following judging. Celebrating the beauty and variety of this much-loved plant, the show will feature impressive displays from expert growers and enthusiasts from across the region. Held under the covered plant canopy at Squire’s Wokingham, visitors will have t…Wokingham · Wokingham Read Article

New speed limits officially introduced on roads in Wokingham, Winnersh, Shinfield and Finchampstead

New 30mph speed limits have officially been introduced on roads across Berkshire. Roads that have had 40mph speed limits in Wokingham, Winnersh, Shinfield and Finchampstead have had these speeds reduced to increase road safety. The speed reduction applies to the A329 Reading Road in Wokingham and Winnersh, the A329 London Road in Wokingham, Hollow Lane and the A327 Arborfield Road in Shinfield and Reading Road in Finchampstead. The limits have a…Finchampstead · Finchampstead Read Article

Bracknell Cheer teams win big and secure places at US competition

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Memories as Earley social club closes after 45 years of running

Members of a social club in Earley have reflected on the value it has provided, and expressed sadness at its closure after 45 years of running. The Our Lady of Peace Social Club was established in 1980 as a social members’ club attached to the Our Lady of Peace and Blessed Dominic Barberi Catholic Church in Wokingham Road, Earley. The club was opened by Bishop Anthony Emery (1918-1988) of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth. Since then, members h…Earley · Earley Read Article

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