http://www.getwokingham.co.uk Top stories for getwokingham http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113800_recycling_system_proves_pointless Going green to cash in on recycling incentives has been labelled “pointless” as some users are missing out on rewards. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113800_recycling_system_proves_pointless Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113804_fosters_care_home_residents_to_be_moved_out Pensioners will be moved out after the decision to close Fosters care home was rubber-stamped by the council's executive last night. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113804_fosters_care_home_residents_to_be_moved_out Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113807_drivers_fined_for_not_wearing_seatbelts More than 20 drivers in Wokingham town centre were stopped by police for failing to buckle up. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113807_drivers_fined_for_not_wearing_seatbelts Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113841_lucky_few_join_queens_diamond_jubilee_garden_party A lucky group of people from Wokingham will rub shoulders with royalty at a Berkshire garden party for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113841_lucky_few_join_queens_diamond_jubilee_garden_party Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2113850_free_try_dive_with_bracknell_scuba_club I have done some snorkelling, but my experience of diving is limited to hanging off (or rather on for dear life) to a diving board by my fingertips, too terrified to drop five foot into the pool. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/s/2113850_free_try_dive_with_bracknell_scuba_club Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113867_diamond_jubilee_events_in_wokingham The Queen's Diamond Jubilee will give everyone in Wokingham a chance to celebrate a remarkable 60 years on the throne. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113867_diamond_jubilee_events_in_wokingham Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2113845_the_sainsbury_singers_thoroughly_modern_millie Cast and crew are putting the finishing touches to The Sainsbury Singers' production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, coming to The Hexagon next week. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2113845_the_sainsbury_singers_thoroughly_modern_millie Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113838_phillip_lee_mp_public_sector_shouldnt_have_striked_over_pensions Approximately 250,000 public sector workers were estimated to have participated in strike action across the United Kingdom on Thursday, May 10, in protest at Government proposals regarding pensions. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113838_phillip_lee_mp_public_sector_shouldnt_have_striked_over_pensions Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2113808_film_review_dark_shadows Dark Shadows is a pedestrian comedic gothic horror tale that brings nothing new to the table. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2113808_film_review_dark_shadows Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2113748_getfocused_diamond_jubilee_street_party_photographs There are a few simple steps you take to make a great street party photo. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/blogs/andanotherthing/s/2113748_getfocused_diamond_jubilee_street_party_photographs Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2113663_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_14_to_20 Taurus (Apr21/May21) Creative inspiration comes in an unexpected way. You may find yourself flipping through a travel catalogue or watching a movie set in foreign climes and decide to write, paint, or play music. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/lifestyle/health_and_beauty/s/2113663_russell_grants_horoscopes_for_may_14_to_20 Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113843_discover_new_ways_to_fill_your_spare_time People looking for leisure, learning and volunteering opportunities can head to Wokingham Library on Saturday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113843_discover_new_ways_to_fill_your_spare_time Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113844_grannies_hugs_for_heroes A care home was giving out hugs for heroes in Wokingham this month. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113844_grannies_hugs_for_heroes Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113842_driver_fails_to_stop_in_mole_road_crash A car failed to stop after smashing another driver's car window in a crash in Sindlesham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113842_driver_fails_to_stop_in_mole_road_crash Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113786_work_starts_on_woodley_water_leak A frustrated resident has hit out at a water company’s slow response to a water leak in Woodley. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113786_work_starts_on_woodley_water_leak Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2113839_john_redwood_mp_urges_government_to_act_over_euro_crisis The town’s MP joined a debate on the Queen’s speech this week, urging the Government to improve competitiveness to create more export jobs in the UK. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2113839_john_redwood_mp_urges_government_to_act_over_euro_crisis Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113806_ms_sufferers_death_natural A multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferer is thought to have collapsed and died following an epileptic fit in her home, an inquest heard. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113806_ms_sufferers_death_natural Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2113734_jubilee_choir_ready_for_proms_in_the_park Hundreds of choral singers are preparing to give Wokingham a proms in the park performance the town has never seen before to kick off the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/days_out/s/2113734_jubilee_choir_ready_for_proms_in_the_park Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113805_drought_order_ruled_out_by_thames_water_but_hosepipe_ban_remains Thames Water say there is no longer a possibility of more serious water restrictions this year but expressed caution about longer-term prospects. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113805_drought_order_ruled_out_by_thames_water_but_hosepipe_ban_remains Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113727_winnersh_meadows_gets_a_100k_facelift Winnersh folk are being invited to celebrate the launch of a £100,000 beauty spot. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113727_winnersh_meadows_gets_a_100k_facelift Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113725_fosters_care_home_to_close A Woodley care home will close, despite objections from devastated staff, residents and families. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113725_fosters_care_home_to_close Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113720_dishwasher_fire_in_lower_earley A dishwasher burst into flames and caused a kitchen fire this morning. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113720_dishwasher_fire_in_lower_earley Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113756_womens_cycling_group_to_discover_countryside Women cyclists have started a monthly group – and are inviting local ladies to saddle up and join them. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113756_womens_cycling_group_to_discover_countryside Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113752_antique_fair_organiser_sold_after_25_years The organiser of a monthly antique fair in Wokingham is retiring after more than 20 years. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113752_antique_fair_organiser_sold_after_25_years Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113751_paralympian_opens_specialist_housing_scheme A Paralympic gold medallist cut the ribbon to open new specialist housing in Wokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113751_paralympian_opens_specialist_housing_scheme Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113738_still_time_to_apply_for_community_grants Community groups in Wokingham have until the end of this month to apply for a grant for a conservation project that benefits wildlife and people. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113738_still_time_to_apply_for_community_grants Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113737_student_scales_heights_for_meningitis_charity A young explorer will climb Mount Kilimanjaro this autumn for a meningitis charity. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113737_student_scales_heights_for_meningitis_charity Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113723_family_terrorised_by_robbers Three robbers told a pregnant woman they had killed her husband and threatened her with a hammer in front of her three-year-old son. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113723_family_terrorised_by_robbers Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113735_champion_kickboxer_sets_up_school A former European champion from Wokingham has set up her own kickboxing school in China. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113735_champion_kickboxer_sets_up_school Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113707_police_appeal_following_burglary_and_attempted_burglary_in_earley Police appealing for information after a burglary and attempted burglary in Earley. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113707_police_appeal_following_burglary_and_attempted_burglary_in_earley Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2113670_aquabatiques_beaten_by_pudsey_in_britains_got_talent_final Winnersh swimmer Jazmine Stansbury failed to make a splash in the finals of Britain's Got Talent on Saturday night. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2113670_aquabatiques_beaten_by_pudsey_in_britains_got_talent_final Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113653_crime_website_can_be_voice_of_community Tackling crime, helping charities and improving neighbourhoods are some of the aims of a pilot website to be trialled in Wokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113653_crime_website_can_be_voice_of_community Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113667_poultry_farmer_needs_new_barns_to_keep_business_going A farmer is hoping to expand his poultry business by adding new barns, but villagers fear the proposal is too big for the area. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113667_poultry_farmer_needs_new_barns_to_keep_business_going Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2113709_businessman_to_help_kick_start_economy A man who set up his own cleaning business has been named local ambassador for a campaign to kick-start the economy. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/business/s/2113709_businessman_to_help_kick_start_economy Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113704_garden_project_a_growing_success_at_finchampstead_primary Staff, parents and pupils at Wokingham school made the most of the sunny weather during a grounds day. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113704_garden_project_a_growing_success_at_finchampstead_primary Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2113705_south_lake_boys_storm_to_cup_triumph Young footballers showed off their skills and fancy footwork at the annual Woodley primary schools’ cup competition. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/football/goalpost/s/2113705_south_lake_boys_storm_to_cup_triumph Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2113708_tudor_tragedy_raises_cash_for_childrens_charity Wokingham Theatre staged a special performance of Katherine Howard in aid of Berkshire Give a Child a Chance. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2113708_tudor_tragedy_raises_cash_for_childrens_charity Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113666_traffic_accident_wont_stop_top_cop_from_cycling A top cop nearly had to put the brakes on a charity bike ride for domestic violence when he was knocked off his cycle by a car while in training. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113666_traffic_accident_wont_stop_top_cop_from_cycling Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113675_singalonghymnalong_a_hit_at_bearwood_college Parents and pupils danced and warbled in a ‘sing-along-hymn-along’ at Bearwood College. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113675_singalonghymnalong_a_hit_at_bearwood_college Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113674_charity_plant_sale_and_grays_farm_open_day_on_saturday Hundreds of plants will be available in a charity sale in aid of Red Cross Berkshire. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113674_charity_plant_sale_and_grays_farm_open_day_on_saturday Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113673_girls_scale_snowdon_for_charity Four schoolgirls scaled Mount Snowdon in yellow tutus to raise money for charity. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113673_girls_scale_snowdon_for_charity Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113654_dog_lover_carlos_is_on_a_rescue_mission A young dog lover has been short-listed for a national award recognising his work re-homing dogs. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113654_dog_lover_carlos_is_on_a_rescue_mission Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113619_no_evidence_of_poison_at_heathlake Investigations into reports of dog poisoning at a lake in Crowthorne have found no evidence of toxins. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113619_no_evidence_of_poison_at_heathlake Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113631_mum_wants_to_get_to_the_heart_of_earley A business has been launched with the aim of creating a community hub for Earley. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2113631_mum_wants_to_get_to_the_heart_of_earley Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2113565_jazmines_aquabatiques_splash_into_britains_got_talent_finals Sensational swimmer Jazmine Stansbury of Winnersh made a hugh splash in last night’s semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent with her synchro team Aquabatique. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_cinema/s/2113565_jazmines_aquabatiques_splash_into_britains_got_talent_finals Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113572_work_starts_to_stop_vandals_getting_through_allotment_fence Long-awaited work fixing allotment fencing is under way, to the relief of frustrated plot holders. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113572_work_starts_to_stop_vandals_getting_through_allotment_fence Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113569_police_calm_fears_after_dog_deaths Police are warning people not to get caught up in the “social media rumour mill” following the death of two dogs after eating what is thought to be rat poison. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113569_police_calm_fears_after_dog_deaths Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113571_campaigner_lodges_complaint_over_buckhurst_farm_plans An objector fighting plans to build 650 homes in south Wokingham has lodged a formal complaint claiming Wokingham Borough Council has failed to listen to residents. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113571_campaigner_lodges_complaint_over_buckhurst_farm_plans Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2113630_fans_are_in_for_a_treat_with_jam_pot_theatres_orphans Undoubtedly one of, if not the, most famous stage orphans of all time has got to be the curly-haired ginger Annie. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/entertainment/theatre_and_dance/s/2113630_fans_are_in_for_a_treat_with_jam_pot_theatres_orphans Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113629_zoolab_rainforest_experience_for_barkham_youngsters Pre-schoolers got their hands on some creepy crawlies in an exotic visit. Barkham Pre-School was visited by the Zoolab rainforest experience. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113629_zoolab_rainforest_experience_for_barkham_youngsters Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113627_family_fun_day_treat_at_howard_palmer_gardens Fairground rides, face painting and candy floss were given away at a free family fun day to kick off the May Bank Holiday celebrations. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113627_family_fun_day_treat_at_howard_palmer_gardens Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113614_determined_woodley_gran_online_thanks_to_hicks_development_ltd A determined grandmother, who learnt to read and write aged 60, is ready to face her exams after being given a computer by a Woodley builder. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/education/s/2113614_determined_woodley_gran_online_thanks_to_hicks_development_ltd Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113612_wokingham_resident_appeals_for_help_with_escaped_cats A cat owner is appealing for help to find her two pets that escaped from a cattery while she was on holiday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113612_wokingham_resident_appeals_for_help_with_escaped_cats Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113567_woodley_10k_this_weekend Trainers at the ready as Woodley 10k road race takes place on Sunday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113567_woodley_10k_this_weekend Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113503_thief_jailed_after_stealing_suitcase_on_train A thief who stole a suitcase containing sentimental possessions and credit cards from a train has been jailed for three years after he was caught on CCTV. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113503_thief_jailed_after_stealing_suitcase_on_train Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113529_lamb_dies_in_dog_attack A lamb has died after a dog attack on farmland in Knowl Hill. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113529_lamb_dies_in_dog_attack Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113482_funding_plan_for_new_public_toilets Public toilets could return in Woodley after town councillors earmarked £100,000 to fund new facilities. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2113482_funding_plan_for_new_public_toilets Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 -0000