Young writers near Woodstock can win prizes. Stories must be about museum items and under 500 words. Woodstock Museum Runs Writing Competition for Young Storytellers Hey, wanna hear about a cool contest? Kids can write stories for a prize. Kids aged seven to eleven can enter. They must live within ten miles of the Woodstock…
A local group is raising funds to buy Summertown Church. They want to preserve it as a community arts center. Group Launches Campaign to Save Summertown Church From Sale Summertown United Reformed Church closed in 2022. It served the community for 179 years Local arts groups still use it a lot. The Wessex Synod Trust…
Bradford Playhouse gets council approval for accessibility upgrades, including a lift and improved access. Council Approves Work to Improve Bradford Playhouse Access Bradford Playhouse has been around since the 1930s and is a key part of Bradford’s culture. Playwright JB Priestley led the theater for years, putting on many shows, like a yearly pantomime. The…
Police warn burglars deceive to see if houses are empty during breaks. Watch for dirt and moved objects on your doorstep. Burglars Use Tricks to Check If Homes Are Empty During School Holidays Police issued a warning about burglar tactics. Burglars want to know if people are away. This often happens around school holidays. Recent…
Steven Clark guilty of murdering Ursula Uhlemann in her Queen’s Park flat. He will be sentenced in February. Kilburn Murder: Steven Clark Found Guilty in Queen’s Park Killing A jury found Steven Clark guilty of murder. The crime occurred in Queens Park in March 2024. Clark, fifty years old, lived on Bravington Road, Kilburn. Clark…
John Gray recalls designing the crane that lifted the Mary Rose. The ship had been under water since 1545 and was raised in 1982. Crane Designer Recalls Lifting the Mary Rose After Centuries Undersea John Gray is 71 years old now. He has lived in Hook for 48 years. John had an impressive career at…
Locals fondly recall the Henley Road parade of shops, sharing memories and photos from Reading’s past. Henley Road Shops Remembered By Residents in Reading People recall the Henley Road shops fondly. Many even worked there when they were young. Murray Leese shared some old photos on Facebook. He posted them to the Reading & Thames…
Jess Godman, 21, becomes gym manager in Bushey, balancing work, study, and marathon training. Bushey Gym Leader, 21, Takes Charge with Pride and a Vision Jess Godman manages Anytime Fitness. It is located on Aldenham Road. She started there three years ago. Her first job was membership and sales. Jess quickly moved up at the…
Shinfield Garden Centre, now under British Garden Centres, celebrates its grand opening on March 1st & 2nd featuring giveaways. British Garden Centres Shinfield Opening Date: March 1st and 2nd Hey, guess what? Shinfield Garden Centre is opening soon! It’s happening March 1st and 2nd. The place is now run by British Garden Centres. They bought…
Abbey in Reading faces high violent crime rate. Researchers analyzed UK neighborhoods crime data. Slough and Reading centres also affected. Reading Area Identified as a Violent Crime Hotspot in Berkshire Hey, I saw some data about crime. It focused on areas in England and Wales. Abbey, a place in Reading, had problems. Around 3314 violent…