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West Berkshire
Prize raffle for Thatcham Charity
A Thatcham charity, Young People and Children First, has launched a charity raffle, with prizes including an afternoon on a private boat on the Thames for six people, a glamping weekend, premiere tickets to Newbury Races, and many more prizes. The charity provides homes for 16-25 year olds who have been in foster care, a […]
Thatcham Fireworks, The Greatest Show!
Remember, remember the 8th of November. For the second year running Kennet School and Francis Bailey PTA’s teamed up to bring a spectacular fireworks display to Thatcham. This year set to music from The Greatest Showman. The evening itself was cold but dry, with just over 3000 attendees both young and old who enjoyed music […]
New insulation and heating grants for West Berkshire residents
A new range of grants has been launched for residents who live in the West Berkshire area, to help towards the cost of boiler upgrades, full central heating, loft insulation and cavity wall insulation. Heat Berkshire has already been offering these grants in other areas of the county, and last year more than 500 Berkshire […]
West Berkshire Council announces the death of Councillor Marcus Franks.
Marcus died Thursday morning (4 April) following a battle with bowel cancer. Since Marcus was first elected in 2003 he served as Councillor for Speen and had been involved in many committees over the years, including the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee, Western Area Planning Committee, Health and Wellbeing Board, Newbury Town Centre Task Group […]
West Berkshire Let’s Get Active Fund launched
Community groups and schools across West Berkshire are being invited to apply for a grant to help improve local physical activity opportunities. The West Berkshire’s Let’s Get Active Fund was launched Wednesday 20 March by West Berkshire Council’s Public Health & Wellbeing Service, in partnership with Greenham Trust. The £40,000 fund aims to support initiatives which […]