11. Al’s Place thank half marathon fundraiser

A club for people with dementia congratulated a Reading Half Marathon runner for his fundraising efforts.

12. Woodley's local heroes honoured with awards

Local heroes were celebrated in an emotional ceremony in Woodley last week.

13. Children's storytelling competition launched by Team v

14. Students help clean up neighbourhood

Reading students have been congratulated by the mayor of Earley for their efforts to keep their neighbourhood tidy.

15. Equipment boost for garden share scheme

A flourishing scheme matching the owners of under-used gardens with those itching to grow their own has been given a cutting-edge gift.

16. Demand for food parcels soars

Volunteers at a Woodley food store designed to help out needy families say the demand for food parcels has “grown beyond our expectations” as people struggle with tough times.

17. Follow the Get Wokingham #goodnewsfriday

At Get Wokingham we pride ourselves on bringing you the latest news from the borough. From bin bags to the new Nando's.

18. Teams clean up Finchampstead's streets

Volunteers helped spruce up Finchampstead on Sunday as part of the borough’s Big Tidy Up.

19. Olympic challenge for young artists

Olympic artwork and paintings fit for the Queen are being sought by a group of artists who are holding a competition for schoolchildren to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

20. Have a say to help make Norreys a better place

Community-minded people in Norreys are being invited to come up with ideas to improve their neighbourhood.