We would like to say a big thank you to our wonderful staff and supporters who pulled on their trainers and braved the cold, rain and ice last month to take part in the December Daily Dash. 55 dashers from across Berkshire ran, jogged or walked 5k every day for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent …
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Guest Blogs from the People of West Berkshire
Lambing
Amners Farm , Amners Farm Road, Burghfield, RG30 3UE Manor Farm, Blackstocks Lane, Hook, RG27 9PH. We are closely monitoring government guidelines and when we are able to be open we look forward to sharing our latest piglets born on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day and of course our lambing season is about to begin! …
Take Away From The Fox @ Peasmore
Your Click & Collect Shopping Order. Bringing You Quality Produce, Whilst Keeping You Safe And Close To Home. "It's simple, place your order by 12 noon on a Thursday & collect your packed shopping box from our covered terrace garden, between 11.30am & 1.15pm on Saturday". On the left of each produce section, please just …
Wild Paddle Berkshire
Explore The Waterways by Stand Up Paddle Board Exploring the canal since June 2019, Lara Johnston and her team have been taking paddleboarders out on the Kennet & Avon Canal to enjoy all that the Berkshire countryside has to offer. Our tours will set off from both Newbury & Kintbury locks and are perfect for beginners through …
Greenham Common
The Greenham Common Control Tower is an iconic grade II listed building which in the 1970’s and 1980’s played an important part in Britain’s role in The Cold War. At its height it oversaw the operation of the longest runway in Europe.When the airbase closed, and Greenham and Crookham Commons were returned to the people …
Need Cake?
Priscilla's Kitchen, East Garston The Empire Cafe, Newbury Simply Delish, Lambourn Shepherds Bakery, Chieveley Foxes Catering The Cake Den, Hampstead Norreys Colline's Kitchen The Pantry, Yattendon The Vineyard, Stockcross Cotes@Home, Newbury Blackberry Cottage, Ashampstead Joliffe Cake Company Cutter & Squide Camilla's Cakes and Bakes Mrs B's Kitchen Warings Bakery, Thatcham Cakery Bakery Marrisa Bakes, Hungerford …
Fresh Air Volunteering
To be prepared for the next few weeks and months, we have set up a new initiative called ‘Underdog Unity’ which is a network of vetted and insured volunteers who support dog-owning neighbours in need. In light of the potential impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on our family, friends and neighbours, this network of experienced …
Snowdrop Walks
Waterperry Gardens, Oxford Basildon Park, Nr Newbury Kingston Bagpuize, Nr Abingdon. We were hoping that the Gardens would be open for our snowdrops and our Snowdrop & Plant Fair in February 2021. However, due to the latest Government Covid-19 Guidelines, we are closed until further notice. As soon as we know what is permissible, we …
The Great British Food Festival
ALL TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT ONLINE IN ADVANCE THIS YEAR. IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO BUY TICKETS ON THE DOOR. We have lots of amazing food producers, tasty street food and thirst queching bars, along side a craft and gift marquee, chef demos, a bake stage, BBQ stage, lots for the kids and of …