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Hungerford heroine: historical novelist Iris Lloyd

Iris Lloyd explains more about her “now or never” approach to writing, having written her first novel at the age…

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Wassailing: Pagan roots

Wassailing is an ancient English custom designed to ensure a plentiful crop in the spring and nowadays the chance to…

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Concert: Violin virtuoso

Former Young Musician of the Year Jennifer Pike will be playing the piece that won her the title when she…

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Literature lovers: events in Wokingham

Janet Ferguson explains why you should join Wokingham Literary Society and some of the highlights to tempt you this month.

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Relationships: Going it alone

A woman who found new strength after her marriage breakdown a year ago is urging others facing post-split up pain…

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Education guide: Winter 2019

School days are the happiest days of your life, right? Check out our education guide and find out how you…

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Saving Sumatran orangutans

Lucy Radford of Abingdon charity Sumatran Orangutan Society explains more about the plight of and how to help this majestic…

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Dancing: Witness the fitness

Strictly star Ian Waite’s life was changed by the joy of dance and you can channel the same benefits thanks…

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Cocklebarrow Races

Celebrities galore and a great day out!

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Talking Point: Alice’s adventures

We chat to academic, writer and broadcaster Alice Roberts ahead of her tour Digging for Britain

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Marlow Archaeology Society

Marlow Archaeology Society unearths the secrets of Reading Abbey.

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Best of British: Political cartoons

Liz Nicholls reflects on a tumultuous year in world politics, thanks to Tim Benson and the talented cartoonists who have…

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Win! Tickets to Crooked Billet demo

There’s an extra cookery demo date at the Crooked Billet, Stoke Row and the chance to win a pair of tickets

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Win! A stay at Hartwell House 

We're offering one lucky winner, and their guest, the chance to sleep with history on a grand scale but with touches of modern luxury at Hartwell House, champagne afternoon tea each, a three-course dinner each with a bottle of house wine, use of the spa and breakfast the next day

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Win! Deer Box venison feast packages

Mail order and subscription-based wild venison specialists, Deer Box, offers award-winning premium quality, freshly frozen wild British venison sourced from land management programmes across the south of England

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