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Paths Of Pangbourne
Berkshire Life

Paths Of Pangbourne

Colin Wharton heads to Pangbourne for an 11-mile journey across the meadows and along the Thames

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September 2019
Making The Grade
Berkshire Life

Making The Grade

Looking for an alternative to an independent school? As many children around the country get ready to take the 11+ exam, we explore what it involves

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September 2019
Home Grown Star
Berkshire Life

Home Grown Star

Award-winning star Jamie Cullum is back. Holly Louise Eells caught up with the jazz musician about his brand-new album, celebrating milestones, his love for the county and its influences

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September 2019
Coworth Park: A Culinary Destination
Berkshire Life

Coworth Park: A Culinary Destination

Dining at Restaurant Coworth Park is an experience never to be forgotten, says Sarah Rodi

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September 2019
Another Right Royal Event At Ascot
Berkshire Life

Another Right Royal Event At Ascot

Fresh: Art Fair co-founder Anthony Wardle takes us on a tour of some of the galleries and artists you can expect to see at the Fair this September

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September 2019
All Set For The Best World Cup
Berkshire Life

All Set For The Best World Cup

This month heralds the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Paul Thomas talked to former All Blacks legend and Windsor and Holyport stalwart Zinzan Brooke about his famous drop goal, playing at the highest international level and which Home Nation might be in with a chance of lifting the trophy

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September 2019
A Sting In The Tail
Berkshire Life

A Sting In The Tail

Kia bares its claws with a sports saloon to take on the best in the business

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September 2019
A New Perspective
Berkshire Life

A New Perspective

Best known for The Great British Bake Off and her novels, now Prue Leith is stepping out into the world of fashion. Join her at the Windsor Festival this month...

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September 2019
A Day On The Orient Express
Berkshire Life

A Day On The Orient Express

It is embossed on the minds of many as the ideal venue for murder. But the real legacy of the world’s most famous train is its luxury. You don’t have to travel to Italy or Istanbul to enjoy its opulence, England in all its glory beckons. Paul Thomas boarded the Belmond British Pullman carriages used with the Venice-Simplon-Orient Express

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September 2019
When Your Name's in the Frame
Berkshire Life

When Your Name's in the Frame

‘What do you know about a man called Scaramanga, 007?’ M asks James Bond. We know perhaps a little more, courtesy of Sunningdale School

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April 2017
‘I Think I Recognise That Place'
Berkshire Life

‘I Think I Recognise That Place'

We’ve all said it when a road or building seems all too familiar in a TV show or big screen drama. SUE BROMLEY plays detective

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April 2017
That Fizz Has Gone Flat At Offie Parties
Berkshire Life

That Fizz Has Gone Flat At Offie Parties

Don’t have mistletoe in your handbag, the works ‘do’ is no longer the occasion for harmless flirting

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December 2017
Greetings And Tall Tales: Mr Big And His Baubles
Berkshire Life

Greetings And Tall Tales: Mr Big And His Baubles

It’s a monster, but there’s really little to be done now, other than wonder if the elderly relatives can be stacked in a corner of the garage or somewhere…

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December 2017
Take Along A Vital Little Extra
Berkshire Life

Take Along A Vital Little Extra

Quick and comprehensive identification at an accident or emergency can make all the difference: this could be a Christmas gift to save lives

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December 2017
Lights, Camera, Diagnosis
Berkshire Life

Lights, Camera, Diagnosis

Real life TV star Dr Zareena Hyder discusses being a ‘GP behind closed doors’, surviving the cold and flu season and swapping the city for village life in Chartridge

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December 2017
Let Battle Commence
Berkshire Life

Let Battle Commence

If you suspect people are using our countryside for illegal hare coursing, make sure they are reported to police, says Sue Bromley.

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November 2017
Stand Up For Street Trees
Berkshire Life

Stand Up For Street Trees

How about throwing a party for that tall, strong and incredibly handsome individual you pass every day? Sue Bromley’s already getting the bunting out

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November 2017
Call Security: Dreaded City Wife Is On Her Way
Berkshire Life

Call Security: Dreaded City Wife Is On Her Way

Sparks are bound to fly and you might get a rocket as our sophisticated friend from the capital takes her life in her hands to descend on the Chilterns

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November 2017
Christmas In... New Bury
Berkshire Life

Christmas In... New Bury

Lanterns, late night shopping and tracking down the reindeer: it’s all happening in the West Berkshire destination for seasonal days out

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November 2017
The Elephant In The Salesroom
Berkshire Life

The Elephant In The Salesroom

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the government’s proposal to ban virtually all ivory sales will need some thought, says Sue Bromley

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November 2017
Power To The Gardening People
Berkshire Life

Power To The Gardening People

The threat to Wisley has made national news. Naomi Slade urges that we not only fight to halt this plan, but battle for our local street scene as well

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November 2017
These Girls Mean Business
Berkshire Life

These Girls Mean Business

Network leader celebrates award and a year of inspiration and support

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March 2018
Yvonne Digs In At Market Garden
Berkshire Life

Yvonne Digs In At Market Garden

Five A Day project provides a welcome boost for healthy eating and those who lovingly grow the produce and flowers

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March 2018
Joe Brown Gets Personal
Berkshire Life

Joe Brown Gets Personal

“THIS is the bare bones of Joe Brown,” says no less than Joe Brown himself.

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March 2018
Full Of Character
Berkshire Life

Full Of Character

Why, writes Julie Lucas, the 21st World Book Day could be the most memorable yet

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March 2018
Dividing Us By Age? It Just Doesn't Add Up
Berkshire Life

Dividing Us By Age? It Just Doesn't Add Up

Karen can see why our counties often head the lifestyle charts but worries that we’re not mixing enough across the generations

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September 2017
Cliveden's Literary Allure
Berkshire Life

Cliveden's Literary Allure

First festival has a stellar list of authors discussing everything from scandal and fame to war, power and even Brexit

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September 2017
Farming In The Spotlight
Berkshire Life

Farming In The Spotlight

Agriculture is bang on trend on the airwaves, says Adam Henson

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September 2017
So Let Us Eat Cake...And Test This Bed All Night
Berkshire Life

So Let Us Eat Cake...And Test This Bed All Night

Don’t worry, our columnist is cooking up some special treats as helping City Wife recover from her latest ‘medical procedure’ is on the menu

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September 2017
The Poignant Pearls
Berkshire Life

The Poignant Pearls

The Poignant Pearls

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June 2018