http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/ Top stories for Lifestyle http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134410_mya_lacarte_full_of_delightful_surprises This must be one of the best menus Mya Lacarte’s produced, packed full of local ingredients and, because of the short menu, full of delightful surprises. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134410_mya_lacarte_full_of_delightful_surprises http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134409_sublime_taste_of_spring_from_zest English asparagus, Jersey royal new potatoes, spinach and wild garlic all feature in my recipes this month. 2013-05-20T23:00:00Z Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134409_sublime_taste_of_spring_from_zest http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134371_beetroot_comes_in_from_the_cold In the 1950s, beetroot was only seen in salads – diced and covered in salad cream or sliced and served in malt vinegar. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134371_beetroot_comes_in_from_the_cold http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134344_chocolate_heaven_at_coworth_park_hotel Alongside me in Coworth Park Hotel in Ascot’s chocolate room are two young chefs who’ve taken the chocolate world by storm. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134344_chocolate_heaven_at_coworth_park_hotel http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2134326_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_20_to_26 Taurus (Apr21/May21) Earning and saving comes into focus when you see something you'd dearly like to own and possess. 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2134326_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_20_to_26 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2134293_gardening_pieris_japonica_brings_a_blaze_of_colour The garden is brimming over with salmon pinks and flaming reds this week. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2134293_gardening_pieris_japonica_brings_a_blaze_of_colour http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2134291_go_organic_time_for_runner_beans French beans generally have a finer flavour, but nothing beats runners for productivity. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2134291_go_organic_time_for_runner_beans http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2134290_rural_reading_woodlands_lush_and_green_again Most of the trees have come into leaf now, and all those barren woodlands have become lush and green again. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2134290_rural_reading_woodlands_lush_and_green_again http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134251_salute_the_great_british_asparagus_season The Great British asparagus season was given the official starting date yhis year of April 23. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134251_salute_the_great_british_asparagus_season http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134247_awts_oriental_twist_to_british_spring_flavours During the next five months it’s all about celebrating the best spring and summer foods that are grown in our own backyard: strawberries, rocket, spring onions, rhubarb, Jersey royals, cherry tomatoes. 2013-05-16T23:00:00Z Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134247_awts_oriental_twist_to_british_spring_flavours http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2134213_strain_of_caring_for_stroke_sufferers Seven in 10 carers of stroke sufferers experience anxiety, 85 per cent are frustrated and 60 per cent are stressed. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2134213_strain_of_caring_for_stroke_sufferers http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134182_brewers_award_for_the_retreat A popular backstreet pub has been presented with a national award in recognition of its support for local brewers. 2013-05-15T23:00:00Z Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134182_brewers_award_for_the_retreat http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134084_chocolate_heaven_in_mays_food_monthly In May's edition of food monthly, editor Hilary Scott takes a detailed look at chocolate with a visit to Coworth Park in Ascot. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2134084_chocolate_heaven_in_mays_food_monthly http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133986_mouthwatering_menu_for_eat_reading_live A fine blend of big names from the culinary world is on the menu for Eat Reading Live 2013. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133986_mouthwatering_menu_for_eat_reading_live http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133964_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_13_to_19 Taurus (Apr21/May21) Patience is important this week so don't lose your cool; you're typically very good at waiting things out. 2013-05-12T23:00:00Z Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133964_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_13_to_19 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133937_gardening_akebia_quinata_buzzing_with_bees I was working close to the fence where the huge Akebia quinata commonly known as the chocolate vine is in flower and buzzing with bees. 2013-05-09T23:00:00Z Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133937_gardening_akebia_quinata_buzzing_with_bees http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133936_go_organic_grown_your_own_sweetcorn Most of the vegetables you grow yourself will taste better than anything you can buy in the supermarket. 2013-05-09T23:00:00Z Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133936_go_organic_grown_your_own_sweetcorn http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133934_rural_reading_sunshine_brings_out_bluebells It is not often that we get a Bank Holiday like the one we had at the weekend. 2013-05-09T23:00:00Z Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133934_rural_reading_sunshine_brings_out_bluebells http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133851_sign_up_to_help_woodland_trusts_nature_calendar_project_ Fans of a woodland walk are urged to keep their eyes out for the signs of spring the next time they head out. 2013-05-08T23:00:00Z Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133851_sign_up_to_help_woodland_trusts_nature_calendar_project_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133836_food_revolution_on_your_plate A woman devoted to a healthy lifestyle and getting us all ‘eating clean’ has joined forces with one of the world’s most influential good food gurus. 2013-05-08T23:00:00Z Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133836_food_revolution_on_your_plate http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133740_royal_ascot_dress_code_for_2013 ith the fashion stakes as high as those on the horses, race-goers will be eager to find out the top trends to be sporting at this year’s Royal Ascot. 2013-05-07T23:00:00Z Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133740_royal_ascot_dress_code_for_2013 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133733_12500_pour_into_reading_beer__cider_festival Crowds poured into King’s Meadow over the weekend to soak up the sun and enjoy a pint or two at this year’s Reading Beer & Cider Festival. 2013-05-07T23:00:00Z Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133733_12500_pour_into_reading_beer__cider_festival http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/s/2133682_travel_gwel_an_mor_cornwall Gwel an Mor, just above the pretty village of Portreath, means ‘views of the sea’ in Cornish and it’s no misnomer – wherever you are in this award-winning resort you can see the Atlantic. 2013-05-06T23:00:00Z Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/s/2133682_travel_gwel_an_mor_cornwall http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133631_russell_grants_horoscopes_may_6_to_12 Taurus (Apr21/May21) Have fun putting your natural talents to good use over the next few weeks. 2013-05-06T23:00:00Z Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133631_russell_grants_horoscopes_may_6_to_12 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133629_reading_in_bloom_aims_to_find_towns_best_gardeners The call is out to gardeners across the borough to get digging and dibbling for Reading In Bloom 2013. 2013-05-06T23:00:00Z Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133629_reading_in_bloom_aims_to_find_towns_best_gardeners http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133592_gardening_wooden_hurdles_idea_for_raised_beds My commitment to the raised vegetable patch – which wavered last year – has been re-established. 2013-05-02T23:00:00Z Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133592_gardening_wooden_hurdles_idea_for_raised_beds http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133589_go_organic_beercan_trap_for_slugs_and_snails It is starting to feel like summer is almost here. The trees are getting their green mantle and the grass is growing. 2013-05-02T23:00:00Z Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133589_go_organic_beercan_trap_for_slugs_and_snails http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133588_rural_reading_floods_abate_at_kennet_meadows The once marshy, swampy flooded meadows are rapidly drying out, and I have at last been able to enjoy one of my favourite walks across the Kennet Meadows. 2013-05-02T23:00:00Z Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/home_and_garden/s/2133588_rural_reading_floods_abate_at_kennet_meadows http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133483_how_to_find_the_rightsized_bra To celebrate 100 years of the bra I was invited to Bravissimo’s Boob School to find out if I was wearing the right size. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133483_how_to_find_the_rightsized_bra http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133480_there_is_life_after_a_stroke On August 20, 2009, Jim Dowie, 49, suffered a stroke. Life for him and his long term partner Jules Boam changed forever. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133480_there_is_life_after_a_stroke http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133466_extra_patients_put_strain_on_royal_berks The continued increase in patients visiting Royal Berkshire Hospital’s emergency department is putting the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust under increasing pressure. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133466_extra_patients_put_strain_on_royal_berks http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133442_local_brews_on_offer_at_reading_beer__cider_festival With advance tickets finally a feature and busier days broken up into sessions, this year’s beer festival should be the biggest and busiest yet. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/food_and_drink/s/2133442_local_brews_on_offer_at_reading_beer__cider_festival http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133342_focus_on_fashion_at_broad_street_mall Fashion fans flocked to the Broad Street Mall at the weekend for two days of stylish fun. 2013-04-30T23:00:00Z Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133342_focus_on_fashion_at_broad_street_mall http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133291_campaign_to_improve_diabetes_care National charity Diabetes UK has launched a campaign in health services across the South East to help the high number of people diagnosed get the care they need. 2013-04-29T23:00:00Z Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133291_campaign_to_improve_diabetes_care http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133234_russell_grants_horoscopes_april_29_to_may_5 Taurus (Apr21/May21) You’d be better off putting your passions into a pet project rather than brooding over a setback. 2013-04-28T23:00:00Z Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2133234_russell_grants_horoscopes_april_29_to_may_5