Council Launches Reading Youth Health Champions Qualification
A COUNCIL run initiative to facilitate young people’s peer education and mentoring is launching this month. A new qualification, developed by the Royal Society for Public Health, has been specifically prepared for young people aged 14-25 to enable them to act as ‘health advisors’ to their peers. This can be in a variety of settings […]
Council Encourages Residents to Have Their Say on Adult Wellbeing in Reading
Reading residents are being encouraged to have their say on the council’s approach to promoting physical, mental and social wellbeing for adults with care needs.
Carrot & Coriander Soup
With the chilly evenings we still have, there is nothing better than a bowl of hot hearty soup. This simple carrot and coriander soup recipe is so simple to make and it freezes really well. Even a novice cook can make Carrot & Coriander Soup. This makes a really big batch but if you have any […]
Reading Half Marathon enrolment closing soon
Although the Vitality Reading Half Marathon isn’t until April 3, the closing date for enrolments closes soon – so get in there quick! The marathon claims to be the UK’s fastest and flattest route and has been gaining popularity each year with almost 20,000 runners in 2015, collectively raising more than £1.5 million for charity. […]
Ainee’s MEGA Baby & Children’s Bazaar
Ainees MEGA Baby & Childrens Bazaar is an indoor market featuring new and used maternity, baby and children’s items and toys, a selection of local businesses selling unique hand crafted items and entertainment for the kids. This event is back in Reading on February 20 from 2pm until 4pm. The afternoon includes not only plenty […]
IKEA now recruiting
Ahead of the opening of IKEA at Calcot, the Swedish store chain are now looking for staff with applications being welcomed online. The new store, 19th in the UK, is looking for approximately 350 staff members to join the store and has begun advertising its website. Roles include logistics, customer service, a merchandising manager and […]
Cashless Pay and Display Starts Monday with Cashless Parking
From Monday February 1, Reading parking enters the digital age with drivers being able to pay for parking via their mobile phones. Not only do drivers need to worry about rifling through loose change, but they can also top up their parking remotely – no more racing back to the car park for that vital […]
Have you had your flu jab yet?
Despite Christmas being long gone, there is still time to grab your free flu jab if you are one of the qualifying groups. The weather may soon be turning for the warmer, but flu is still prevalent. It is very important that those at risk have their annual flu jabs. The flu virus evolves and […]
Barbecue sauce recipe
There are so many marinades that you can baste your meat and vegetables with… but here I am giving you what is probably the simplest marinade or dressing of all – a simple barbecue sauce recipe.