Message from the Watermill Theatre: Thank you so much to everyone who supported us on Double Matched Day; you helped to raise a staggering £44,653 for The Watermill Theatre on The Good Exchange. It is just amazing to have such a generous and passionate community supporting the theatre and helping to get The Watermill back …
Watermill Theatre raises £44,653 on Double Matched Day(from Greenham Trust) Read More »
You don’t have to walk far along the Kennet and Avon Canal before encountering one of the many concrete pillboxes positioned along its north bank. Why are there so many and what was their purpose? Once upon a time you would have seen a set of dragon’s teeth in Victoria Park. How might they have …
The 2020 Eastbury Duck Races We hope everyone enjoyed the 2020 Eastbury Duck Races, which were broadcast on Friday on both Facebook and YouTube. We did have a few technical problems with Facebook, who had coincidentally made some significant changes to the site’s look and feel, as well as changing functionality earlier in the week. …
Our local sky expert, Peter Birtwhistle, is a guest on the Good Friday Face2Face programme. Peter provides a really interesting update on what we can currently or imminently expect to be see in the current clear sky. He talks about the asteroid 2020 CD3 and mentions a graphic animation which shows its path. To view …
Animation showing the path of the asteroid 2020 CD3 Read More »
Coronavirus update: Thank you to all our patients for your consideration over calling us and observing the new dispensary opening hours (closed between 12.30 and 2.30pm). This has made a big difference to the staff and enabled us to keep up with the demand whilst coping with reduced staff due to self isolation and trying …
Spring is in the air….not! But never mind we’ve another great days’ broadcasting on 4 Legs Radio for you to enjoy. Starting with 2 hours of great music including hits from The Rolling Stones. There’s interviews with staff and clients at West Berks Mencap, news of the plans for this years’ Lambourn Carnival, and a …
Counting has been completed and the winners of the Local Community Unsung Hero award were announced on Friday February 21st on Chris’ Yabber Yabber show. James Potter of Eastbury was the overall winner, and was awarded the new trophy, sponsored by Joshua Khan’s The Great Shefford. James also wins a voucher for a meal for …
Laura Farris popped in to the 4 Legs studio this week to answer questions put forward by listeners. Subjects ranged from parking charges to social care and from environmental challenges to the impact of Brexit. She also spoke about her first days at Westminster and chose her favourite two pieces of music. Find out what …
Local MP Laura Farris visits 4 Legs studio to answer listeners’ questions Read More »
A collection of experts (volunteers) will be on hand at East Garston Village Hall (RG17 7EX) to repair and teach repair in : sharpening and tool-setting, furniture/woodwork/adhesives, small electrical, simple clock repairs, basic jewellery repairs, bikes, sewing and more. The event takes place on March 7 from 10.30 until 3pm. Entry is free (donations are …
East Garston Repair Cafe opens on Saturday March 7 Read More »
Bob Brittain, BSBBG Records officer, was a guest on Face2Face on January 17. Bob provided a lot of information on why bats are important and therefore protected. Their numbers have dwindled and they need our help to reverse the decline. Bob provided details of a number of useful contacts including BCT (Bat Conservation Trust) www.bats.org.uk and BCT …