Berkshire Life Magazine - October 2020

In this issue

Jim Broadbent The Berkshire ‘bad boy’ who became an Oscar winner.

MARRIED FOR 10 DAYS - Thatcham dad rowing the Atlantic in his wife’s memory.

I was a bad lad at school

Today Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent is one of the nicest people you could wish to meet, but once he was a Reading rebel

4 mins

A dress fit for a princess

HRH Princess Beatrice of York’s wedding dress, first worn by HM The Queen in the 1960s, is now on display at Windsor Castle.

9 mins

Music to our ears

To mark World Opera Day on 25 October, Sandra Smith caught up with Berkshire born soprano Jennifer Coleman

4 mins

10 Ways To Help Save Berkshire's Arts Scene

This year has been the most challenging of times for theatres across the globe, but there’s lots you can do to help Berkshire venues

7 mins

Making a FASHION STATEMENT

Caversham artist Jessy Blakemore has raised more than £1,500 for local causes selling political fashion. We caught up with her about her creations and the meaning behind them

5 mins

Navigating the future

Ed Smith will be rowing across the Atlantic in memory of his brave wife, Anna, keeping her legacy alive for their young daughter

6 mins

Victim or villain?

Prince Albert Victor, one of the Royal Family’s most controversial figures, began his life in Windsor

4 mins

EXPLORING BERKSHIRE: Wonderful Wargrave and Warfield

Two attractive Berkshire villages that offer a little bit of everything

6 mins

Stars of our night sky

Long regarded as a sinister creature of the night, the poor bat is really just misunderstood as a Berkshire group hopes to prove

4 mins

Rural waters

Colin Wharton takes you on a wonderful hike that explores the villages of Pangbourne, Goring and the River Thames

3 mins

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Berkshire Life Magazine Description:

Every month Berkshire Life is packed with features about this picturesque part of England - from characters and personalities to heritage and traditions. We turn the focus on our towns and villages, and give comprehensive guides to enjoying life in Berkshire - including what's on, restaurant reviews and topical features on major events. There are also pages of the best property, fashions and the interior design of some of the area's most interesting home.