In this week's Newbury Weekly News
One of his sons, Anthony Goree, has paid tribute to the man who he said “lived to fish”, and recounted fond memories of him teaching all eight of his grandchildren to play pool and snooker.
Also this week, Bucklebury’s royal baby celebrations look set to continue as plans to erect a sign commemorating the birth of Prince George have been discussed.
Possible locations and ideas were raised at a meeting of Bucklebury Parish Council l on Monday which plans to consult the Palace and Highways Agency before making a decision.
In other news, schools minister David Laws has warned West Berkshire’s schools that he wants to see improvements and promised to chase up those which under-perform.
Mr Laws spoke to the Newbury Weekly News when he dropped into Hungerford’s John O’Gaunt School to answer questions and talk with the districts’ headteachers and council dignitaries last week.
Meanwhile, we also have a spread of pictures of the weekend’s Ablaze performances.
Thousands of people saw the Kennet and Avon Canal transformed into a magical world of fire and music run by The Corn Exchange as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations
As always, there’s also a roundup of the week’s entertainment and sport, and of course this week’s £25 free fuel giveaway.
All this plus more in the Newbury Weekly News, on sale every Thursday.