West Berkshire libraries re-open for visitors
From Monday 21st September, readers will be able to choose and borrow books in person during limited opening hours at
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Education
Books on wheels are coming your way!
West Berkshire Council are extending their “order and collect” library service to their mobile library. From Tuesday 1st September, readers
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Two St Barts’ pupils raise £1,475 for Thatcham-based charity
Two students of Saint Bartholomew’s school, Newbury, have been praised for their great charity fund-raising activities. Elliot Robbins of Year 7
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Vote for Priors Court – Charity Film of the Year Finalist
Prior’s Court School in Hermitage is recognised as one of the foremost providers of autistic-specific education and care with a
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Guidance for schools, childcare providers, colleges and local authorities in England on maintaining educational provision
The government has asked parents to keep their children at home, wherever possible, and asked schools to remain open only
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All Schools to close
Following an announcement from the Prime Minister Boris Johnson this evening, all schools are to close on Friday 20th March.
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Newbury’s newest primary school, Highwood Copse is taking shape
West Berkshire Council have teamed up with Newbury College to deliver a great new learning space for children in the
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Corn Exchange announces change of leadership
The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced a change in its leadership as Grant Brisland, Director and CEO, will be taking
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Former Park House student becomes Basingstoke FC manager
Dan Brownlie has been named Basingstoke Town FC’s new first team manager in the Southern League Division One South. Brownlie,
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Children invited to join Space Chase at West Berkshire Libraries
West Berkshire Libraries are getting ready for lift off with this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, Space Chase; an out-of-this-world adventure inspired by
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