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West Berkshire Mencap are holding another charity race day at Newbury on Friday March 4th.  Trainer and 4LEGS Radio Downlands Racing Show presenter Pat Murphy (pic left) will be reviewing the day’s racing and will hopefully provide those attending  with a few winners. You can listen to West Berkshire Mencap trustee and volunteer Gill Leech

The George Pub in Lambourn are hosting a Fire Walk on Saturday 18th December in memory of Tyrone Williams and in aid of Lambourn Riding for the Disabled. If you’d like to raise money for one of our local charities why not take part in the Fire Walk and get your friends and family to

On the 29th October 4LEGS Radio announced the winners of the Lambourn Valley Lockdown Hero Awards which the radio station initiated at the end of August this year. From a number of nominations the  4 winners were announced and presented with their awards by the High Sheriff of Berkshire Mr Willie Hartley Russell and sponsor

Did you know that there are estimated to be 2.4 million adults in England alone who cannot read at all or struggle to read, but many people don’t tell anyone?  There are many reasons why people might find it difficult to learn to read when they are children.  Did you also know that you can

Our presenter Penny Locke (pic) is looking for 6 x 2 or 5 x 2 wood offcuts to make crisp packet stackers. Please see details here: pennypost.org.uk/2021/10/collecting-crisp-packets-and-how-to-recycle-them/ and email penny@pennypost.org.uk if you can help

Hungerford Printing Company in central Hungerford is offering a hot desk in their lovely office for anyone who is fed up of working from home. They also have a retail unit space for anyone who wants to sell crafts and gifts. Please contact them via their facebook page  facebook.com/hungerfordprintingco or email Simon Hobden hungerfordprinting@gmail.com

Aimee Wallis (pic) from Corvid Dawn Wild Bird Rescue desparately needs donations to pay for bricks and concrete to make their aviaries rat-proof. If you can help please make a donation here: gofundme.com/f/fixing-up-for-winter Or if you have any bricks or concrete going spare please contact Aimee on corviddawnbirdrescue@gmail.com

Cases of Covid-19 are continuing to rise in West Berkshire, which we know will be of concern to our residents and communities. We continue to encourage everyone to stay cautious to protect yourself and others too. At present, the national guidance is that Community groups can continue to run, however it may be worth reviewing

Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new national £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. We have been awarded funding of £695,000 for the new Household Support Fund which will support households across West Berkshire who

Hungerford Town got off to a flying start to their new league season last week by thrashing Welling United 4-1 away. This Saturday they hope to continue their winning ways when they entertain: Tonbridge Angels. Kick-off 3pm. Tickets are now available to purchase for Saturday’s home game and if you book your tickets on line via