Charity wingwalk for 83-year-old volunteer

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        August 18, 2026

Charity wingwalk for 83-year-old volunteer

Good Morning Reading — 2026-08-18

Clive England has previously completed a charity skydive and abseil to raise money for the charity.
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Lead Story
Charity wingwalk for 83-year-old volunteer
• Clive England has previously completed a charity skydive and abseil to raise money for the charity.
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Today in Reading and Wokingham corridor
Conditions in your area this morning.
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BBC Berkshire local news RSS feed · yesterday
Floodlights installation under way at ground
• The plan to install the floodlights was approved earlier this year by West Berkshire Council.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue latest news · Health and public services · yesterday
Only Call 999 In an Emergency
• Fire service incidents, safety campaigns and public-service updates for Berkshire residents.
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
HMRC urges shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy shops' in new campaign
• HMRC is urging shoppers to report vape shops, barbers and 'dodgy' high street businesses they suspect of tax fraud or money laundering.
Reading Chronicle · Local news · yesterday
Passenger 'shaking like a washing machine' after police find cocaine
• A man has been charged after more than 40 wraps of suspected crack cocaine were recovered during an enhanced search in custody.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
PICTURE GALLERY: Marriott hits hat-trick but Reading FC suffer second-half collapse
• Reading FC’s League One campaign got off to a dramatic start as the Royals surrendered a two-goal half-time lead to lose 4-3 to Luton Town.
• Jack Marriott looked to have put Reading on course for victory after scoring a first-half hat-trick at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Berkshire's oldest woman celebrates 111th birthday with ballroom dancing
• A Sandhurst resident who still lives independently has celebrated her 111th birthday surrounded by her carers, family and friends.
Reading Today Online (rdg.today) · Local news · yesterday
Charlie Savage could secure ‘more desirable’ move away from Reading FC, says former EFL player
• Former EFL defender Curtis Davies believes Charlie Savage could secure a more desirable move away from Reading by allowing his contract to run down
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
Former Reading captain could face Royals just days after sealing new move
• Former Reading captain Andy Yiadom has joined fellow League One side AFC Wimbledon following his release by the Royals at the end of last season.
Bracknell News — News · Local news · yesterday
Neighbour furious over late music and reported attack at town centre pub
• A neighbour is still angry at a pub playing music outside well into the night on weekends in Wokingham town centre after a bid for restrictions failed.
Wokingham Today RSS feed · News and media · yesterday
Wokingham athlete, 61, prepares for World Powerlifting Championships after becoming European and British Masters Champion
• A Wokingham man is preparing to compete at the World Powerlifting Championships this September after becoming the European and British Masters Champio
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · 2 days ago
Reading man released after murder arrest as death ruled non-suspicious
• A man's death in Reading is no longer being treated as suspicious following a post-mortem examination, police said.
Wokingham.Today — News · Local news · 2 days ago
FROM THE OPPOSITION: The Lib Dems are at it again
• The LibDems are at it again.
• And once again residents are angry about LibDem controlled Wokingham and its refusal to consult properly or listen
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What's On · 36 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 36 priority public listings from 36 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
18 Aug · Reading MuseumBayeux Tapestry Tours18 Aug · Reading LibrariesCoffee Mornings at Southcote Library18 Aug · Thames RiverCruisePangbourne Cream Tea Cruise18 Aug–23 Aug · Reading Business Improvement District (BID)Reading Dino Trail18 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Caversham Library18 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at Palmer Park Library18 Aug · Reading LibrariesRhymetime at the NEW Reading Central Library18 Aug–1 Nov · Basildon ParkSilhouettes of Society18 Aug–2 Sep · Reading LibrariesSummer Crafts at Reading Libraries18 Aug–30 Aug · Basildon ParkSummer of Play at Basildon Park18 Aug–29 Dec · Dimitri EntertainmentsThe Railway Tavern Karaoke18 Aug · Laughter Craft ComedyUnder Cover Comedy Renegade Brewery August21 & 28 AugGSG FRIDAYS: NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL PARTY FT. RUM AND REDBULL21 AugSunset Sessions @ Lagoona Park22 Aug · Lola Lo Reading80s & 90s Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Reading22 Aug · Lola Lo ReadingBeyond 30 Presents... Daytime Clubbing | Reading22 Aug · SUB89: ReadingOver 30s Club R&B Edition - Reading22 Aug · Reading Lola LoSunset Sip | On The Terrace at Lola Lo!22 Aug at 03:00 · Popworld ReadingWHAT THE POP SATURDAYS @ POPWORLD READING 15TH AUGUST22 Aug–1 Nov · Thames RiverCruiseRiver Trips from Caversham23 Aug at 12:00ReadySetSlay Back to school26–27 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Weekend + Early Entry Camping27 Aug · Reading Festival Main StageReading festival27 Aug at 08:00 · Richfield Avenue, Reading, Great BritainReading Festival 202627 AugRiordan in United Kingdom28 Aug · Sub89Meteora - The Linkin Park Tribute Show28 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Friday28 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Weekend Non-Camping29 Aug · Celeste - Shisha & CocktailsLUX BLISS PR Presents SOAKED - The Pre-Carnival Fete29–30 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Saturday and Sunday Non-Camping30 Aug · Gun Street GardenAFRO CULTURE LOVE [Summer Meltdown] READING30 Aug · Richfield AvenueReading Festival 2026 - Sunday - Chase and Status, Florence + The Machine Tickets30 Aug · Reading FestivalLoyle Carner in Reading30 Aug · Richfield AvenuePepsi Max Presents Reading 2026 in Reading31 Aug · Swallowfield Park, Reading, RG7 1TH, United KingdomThe Swallowfield Show31 AugREADING UNI RECORD FAIR Mon 31st AUG. Rock, Punk, Soul, Indie, Reggae, Metal, Pop, Psych, Funk, Prog
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Reading is famous for its 'three Bs' - beer, bulbs and biscuits - from Simonds Brewery, Suttons Seeds and Huntley & Palmers, firms that dominated the town from the 18th to the 20th century.
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