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A life journey

A life journey

The orphan train tells the life, in flashback, of one of the immigrant children who was fostered by families across the US. It is an engaging tale, but…


Chapter and verse

Chapter and verse

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is a life-affirming fable with a twist The Storied LIfe of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin is an enjoyable, easy…


Thanks for the memory

Thanks for the memory

The name of your first-born. Your age. Your address... What would happen if your memory of these began to fade? Is it possible to rebuild your life? The…


This could be Amsterdam...

This could be Amsterdam...

Good things don’t necessarily come in small packages.The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton, received rave reviews and has been adapted for television, but…


That’s life

That’s life

Kate Atkinson’s epic pair of books Life after Life and A God in Ruins are a triumph of fascinating story-telling in a mould-breaking style. If you are…


Bursar

Bursar

Crosfields School Bursar Crosfields wished to appoint a dynamic individual, who is an exceptional communicator, a strategic thinker and has a proven record…


An over-looked American classic

An over-looked American classic

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith was written in 1943, but the style and language gives it a contemporary feel, that brings the characters to life I…


Rackley knows Kingfishers are strong enough to win

Rackley knows Kingfishers are strong enough to win

The Thatcham keeper believes his teammates can bring back the trophy THATCHAM goalkeeper Chris Rackley feels this season has been extra special as he…


Greenkeeper

Greenkeeper

Greenkeeper The team at Donnington Valley Golf Club are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Greenkeeper on a full time, permanent basis. The successful…


Second World War Nazi occupation of France seen through the eyes of a blind child

Second World War Nazi occupation of France seen through the eyes of a blind child

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is a fable centred around two children leading very different lives. It is a moving and engrossing page-turner For…


Part Time Office Administrator

Part Time Office Administrator

Wanray Europe Ltd Require an Experienced Part Time Office Administrator Duties to include interaction with Clients and suppliers, order processing,…


Gloriously savage

Gloriously savage

Low-life Cork society as depicted in The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerny, will leave you gasping for air and you'll find yourself laughing your way…


La dolce vita

La dolce vita

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante is the first in the Neapolitan Quartet. It is a brutal, unfrilly depiction of Italian culture from the 1950s to…


Swimathon boost for charity coffers

Swimathon boost for charity coffers

West Berkshire swimmers raise hundred of pounds in national event Thousands of people across the country took the plunge for charity recently in a weekend…


Newbury town centre pub reopens

Newbury town centre pub reopens

The Dolphin Pub has undergone a £500k makeover THE DOLPHIN Pub in Newbury has reopened for business following a complete transformation.   The venue…


New roundabout for Bear Lane in 1963 and a cake's 20,000-mile trip around the world

New roundabout for Bear Lane in 1963 and a cake's 20,000-mile trip around the world

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives The new roundabout at Black Bear Lane came into use for the first time when a section of the relief…


Royal Tank Corps roll into town in 1937, plus rat attack in Brimpton just ten years ago

Royal Tank Corps roll into town in 1937, plus rat attack in Brimpton just ten years ago

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives Newbury gave the men of the Royal Tank Corps an enthusiastic reception when they visited the town…


Robinson relishing the chance to lift league trophy

Robinson relishing the chance to lift league trophy

Thatcham will finally lift the league trophy two weeks after winning it ALMOST two weeks after winning the Hellenic League title, Danny Robinson and his…


New road for Victoria Park, plus a Prince pays a flying visit to his girlfriend

New road for Victoria Park, plus a Prince pays a flying visit to his girlfriend

Old Memories Revived: A look back at the NWN archives WORK got under way for a new road and car park in Victoria Park, Newbury, in February 1937. But…


Melledew 'proud' of Thatcham's Wembley challenge

Melledew 'proud' of Thatcham's Wembley challenge

The Kingfishers skipper is ready for the FA Vase final TOM Melledew has spoken of his ‘honour’ as he prepares to walk out at Wembley Stadium…


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