In the opening game of the new 2018/19 Division Two season, two newly promoted teams battled it out at the FBC Centre in Wokingham as last year’s Division Three South West Champions, the Thames Valley Kings hosted last year’s Division Three South East Champions, the Sussex Bears. It was the Kings that made the better start in […]
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Deadline for returning Electoral Registration Forms approaching
West Berkshire Council want to thank the 44,222 households in West Berkshire that have already responded to the Electoral Registration Forms which were sent to properties several weeks ago. This, however, means we are still waiting for replies from more than 23,000 properties. That’s more than 34% of households yet to complete their forms. Completing […]
Are you the next community champion?
West Berkshire Council launched its annual Community Champion Awards on Monday 10 September. The awards started with the Junior Citizen Award in 2001 and have now grown to consist of four awards to recognise the valuable contribution many local residents make to West Berkshire. The four categories are: The Pat Eastop MBE Junior Citizen of […]
Clark and Downes join Thatcham Town FC
After a disappointing start to the season, club manager Danny Robinson continues to use the summer to strengthen the depth of his squad by signing James Clark and Jahson Downes. Clark, who has signed on duel registration from Conference South side Wealdstone, will be familiar to Kingfisher fans as he made 40 appearances back in […]
New main club sponsor for Thatcham Town FC
The club is pleased to announce that local communications and collaboration company, Amtech Business Solutions is to become its main sponsor. The deal is to run for two years with a third year option. This will include extensive brand exposure at Waterside Park, and the company name and logo featuring on the first team’s home […]
Station Road, Midgham to be closed
Station Road in Midgham will be closed at the level crossing for 2 nights from Monday 27th Aug 2018 while Network Rail renew the barrier power packs. Closure is expected to be in place between 22:00hrs and 05:00hrs each night. During the closure all traffic will be diverted via the A4, Brimpton Road, Wasing Road, […]
Former Kings member Kayla Bell selected for Team GB, Women’s Squad for 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships
Former Thames Valley Kings member Kayla Bell will join the squad for the 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships, which take place in Hamburg, Germany from 16-26 August. Kayla who grew up in Thatcham will be part of the 12 athletes selected which makes up a youthful squad, with an average age of just 23. The […]
Over 3,000 Children join Mischief Makers at West Berkshire Libraries
7 years ago
West Berkshire Libraries are calling for all 4-11 year olds to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Mischief Makers, Summer Reading Challenge 2018. To complete the Challenge, children need to borrow and read any six library books between now and the end of September. The theme for the 2018 Summer […]
Woolhampton Hill closing for road patching works
Woolhampton Hill, in Woolhampton, will be closed on Tuesday, 21st August 2018, while West Berkshire Council carries out urgent carriageway patching works. The closure will be in place between the A4 and Cods Hill, but access will be maintained for residential access. The diversion will be signed on site. All enquiries should be directed to:West […]
Get Your Coat with this new travel app
7 years ago
West Berkshire Council has been working with Safer Roads Berkshire* to create ‘Get your Coat’, a useful free phone app which provides ‘intelligent travel planning’ to help you get home safely after a night out. The app allows users to choose a designated driver in advance from their contacts. When the time comes to leave, […]