Visit Beautiful Berkshire

12/08/2024

This lovely film, Little Britain, was made in Slough and has gained widespread recognition. It is about a Punjabi family, striving with familar family issues. It is funhy, moving, well acted and now available free for a month on ITVX.
https://www.itv.com/watch/little-english/10a5321a0001B?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2aCvzYnWB_CLRkIxUWeuqXi8AafcB3DieJZuRlaOr5ZrF5S2PBk8AlwTs_aem_VhB9MMwfG6agTv_RJyFUzA

She's ready to marry him - but he's done a runner! Feel-good comedy

09/08/2024

Look out for the Red Arrows TODAY Friday at 4.45pm. Should be clear sky and good visibility.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24505647.red-arrows-fly-berkshire-timings-red-arrow-flypast/?ref=socialflow&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2wwtJ6Sg9PhSQG2YyjuZmb7uAVlpJTXU9zszs9SDoNgCjncMqyDZqZACE_aem_on41VFG22QB3pb0Dmw8wkg

The Red Arrows will performing a display to celebrate their 60th birthday this weekend and on the way to the event, the pilots will be taking a…

11/07/2024

The BBC website publishes daily pictures our beautiful Berkshire. Here is an example:

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

19/06/2024

Classic Cars. Trucks. Bikes.
Ecto 1. The Trotters' 3-Wheeler.
But also Archery. Wild West Living History. Wrestling.

The Berkshire motor show in aid of charity has all this and more when it returns to Prospect Park on 7 July! And this year, they're supporting Teenage Cancer Trust.
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/reading/whats-on/berkshire-motor-show-prospect-park

19/05/2024

The next South Chiltern Choral Society convert will be our SUMMER CONCERT on Saturday 29th June. The programme includes A Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcot and Songs from Stage and Screen, Including Les Miserables, West Side Story and Mamma Mia!! I hope many of you can join us for what should be a fun concert.

18/05/2024

According to the Telegraph West Berkshire is the best place to have a UK holiday or ‘staycation’. Here’s why….

A West Berkshire manor house has been named one of the best places in the UK to take your next break, according to the Telegraph.

22/02/2024

Thanks to Henley Standard for publishing the story about Fairways Family Golf centre’s threatened closure today. The petition to save it now has over 520 supporters. Please join is to keep the pressure up.

https://www.change.org/p/save-fairways-family-golf-centre

15/02/2024

On the edge of Caversham and Emmer Green, there is a lovely old golf course, half of which has been converted into a family golf centre, offering disc golf, foot golf and a 9 hole par 3/4 course. It’s a great facility but its owners are threatening to close it. Please look it up and give some custom before it closes. And sign this petition. We need to keep leisure facilities!

Save Fairways Family Golf Centre

09/12/2023

Just one week to go till our festive concert on the 16th December at Queen Anne's School in Caversham. Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out. Click here to get tickets:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/southchilternchoralsociety/1047052 #

19/11/2023

Berkshire’s new film studios!

13/11/2023

Reading has many assets and this article gives some excellent ideas for days out as well places to eat and drink.

Back in April 2016, I wrote a piece on the 20 things I loved about Reading. Remember 2016? The good old days – before the constant merry-go-round of elections and referenda, back when the wor…

11/11/2023

Berkshire's Big Picture: 6 November - 12 November 2023

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

09/11/2023

An interesting article on some of Berkshire’s many attractions.

The top 10 reasons to visit Berkshire. Our blog will guide you through the region's must do activities and experiences.

30/10/2023

I have posted about Cookham before but here is a nice article. It’a lovely place for a day trip.

The bucolic banks of the Thames, dotted with fine pubs and historic locations, make a picturesque setting for exploring the life and times of one of England’s greatest artists

23/10/2023

SAVE THE DATE! We are delighted to be performing our Christmas concert on the 16th December at Queen Anne's school Caversham under our new Musical Director, Helen Bilkey. Rehearsals are well underway and it promises to be a Christmas treat or all the family. Ticket booking information will follow soon.

14/10/2023

Berkshire's Beauty from BBC Website : 9 October - 15 October 2023

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

03/10/2023

Brilliant photos from Henley Literary Festival.

02/10/2023

Sounds like a lovely walk.

The walk uses part of Britain's oldest road

02/10/2023

Caversham, on the north side of the river Thames, is becoming a foodie’s delight. A modern, Indian restaurant known as one of the best in the country, an excellent vegan -Vegivores-, an excellent Thai Table, two excellent pizzerias, a Greek Spitiko, and Geo cafe which serves Georgian food and sells excellent sourdough bread and pastries. Add Alto Lounge, Miller and Carter, a new Polish and an established Lebanese - there is an unbelievable choice.

Discover a whole new world of local businesses.

From quirky boutiques to ways to stay healthy, get ready for an adventure like no other.

Support local and experience the true magic of Caversham.

Full article: https://buff.ly/3Ps9tyI

30/09/2023

Great start to the Henley Literary Festival with ex PM and Maidenhead MP Theresa May on great form, relaxed and funny, talking about her new book The Abuse of Power. There are lots of interesting talks from authors over the next week. Highly recommended. 😎

27/09/2023

There are about 50,00 job vacancies in Berkshire. Look on Berkshire Opportunities website for details of jobs and training opportunities.

Welcome to Berkshire Opportunities, the gateway to explore local jobs, apprenticeships and courses in Berkshire.

27/09/2023

There is an amazing concert tomorrow (Thursday) evening at The Anvil in Basingstoke. Just out of our region but easily accessible on trian from Reading. The accoustics are FAB. Nicola Benedetti is a musical superstar. Amazingly there are a few tickets left. If you can go please go. You will not be disappointed.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=875150907302074&id=100044215190324

13/08/2023

Olly Murs plays in Berkshire next weekend.

One week to go!

For those of you joining us next Saturday on BetVictor Hungerford Day, we've put together a handy visitors guide to get you prepped and excited!

Read it here - https://shorturl.at/bzFT5

13/08/2023

Another great Berkshire brewery.

This year, we're celebrating 20 years of our brewing history!

To mark this occasion, Tara has brewed a fantastic 4.5% best bitter!

20 Best Bitter has been created with Fuggles, Bramling Cross and also double roasted crystal malts to give it that additional toffee hit.

It really is a delicious ale, a perfect nod to the style of beer that has put Loddon Brewery on the map these last 20 years.

Saying that we also have one eye on the future. This month, we will be surprising you all and releasing a brand new core range beer! Something completely different; an exciting new weapon in our arsenal that will bolster the variety that we offer here at Loddon.

It really is exciting times at Loddon Brewery, and as always, we appreciate the support of you all and so happy you're with us, along for the ride.

On top of this, we have a few more exciting things lined up, so watch out for more updates 👀👀

Thank you once again, there would be no Loddon Brewery without the continuous support of you all.

❤️🍻🍺

13/08/2023

Not in Berkshire but very near. The Henley Literary Festival is full of interesting talks for people of all ages. Learn something new for a very low price. And even ask the authors your questions. I love this annual festival.
Henley Literary Festival

https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/

Let's raise a glass to one of our longest-standing sponsors Laithwaites 🍷

This year, they are sponsoring the stage at the The Kenton Theatre along with hosting two incredible Wine Down events. Get your tickets quick - they were hugely popular last year...

https://www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk/?s=laithwaites

13/08/2023

13/08/2023

Bravo to our brewery in Windsor which makes the most beautiful beers and plays a strong role in our community.

🏆Celebrating Together! We have been honoured with the prestigious 2023 Travelers Choice Award, placing us in the top 10% of attractions worldwide!
Huge thanks to our amazing customers who have not only enjoyed our brews, but also appreciated the memorable tours and warm hospitality in our Taproom. Your glowing reviews inspire us to reach even greater heights! 🍻 Here's to continuously raising the bar together. 🎉

13/08/2023

Lovely walk this evening along the north side of the river Thames from Sonning.

12/08/2023

A good walk published in The Times today: 6 miles - Thatcham Reedbeds & Greenham Common, Berkshire

How hard is it? 6 miles; easy; gravel tracks and lanes

17/07/2023

Views of Berkshire countryside are beautiful as you cruise slowly on a horse-drawn barge from Kintbury!

https://kennet-horse-boat.co.uk/horse-drawn-boat-trips/