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February 5th, 2012
Keith Wilkinson takes the captaincy for the difficult trip to Cheltenham in the absence of Tom Waterhouse, who has a pulled hamstring. The pack will be further strengthened by Steve Willis coming back to bolster the pack.
Abbey have traditionally found Gloucester rugby a tricky place to win, but if the pack can face down the Tiger’s pack, the Abbey backs are more than capable of scoring the tries. Ben Johnson, the talented young hooker, has …
Reading Abbey 13
Reading 13
Reporter Mark Hoskins
Abbey survived a late scare to claim a well-deserved share of the spoils in a low-scoring but absorbing local derby at Rosehill. The home side was in front for much of the game, but Abbey were relieved when Reading centre Clinton Gibson missed the relatively straightforward conversion of skipper Andy Grierson’s late try.
Abbey made the better start with centre Arron Ross looking particularly dangerous as the backs sought …
Sample some of the creativity on offer in Caversham in the pleasant riverside gardens of Caversham Court. Caversham Artists will be showing their latest work and will be joined by other local artists, potters and groups passionate about the natural environment. Meet us all in a relaxed setting a few minutes walk from the centre of Caversham.
Entrance is free and all art works are for sale. There will also be a …
Yes, another year has passed and Reading Festival returns next weekend.
The full Reading Festival 2011 line up can be found here.
Given the close proximity of the festival to Caversham, opinion is often divided amongst its residents. The festival does bring with it some trouble and minor inconvenience but it puts money into the local economy and over the last few years better policing has clearly been evident.
We would like to welcome festival goers to Caversham, …
A unique market specialising in pre-loved baby and children’s goods will arrive in Caversham on Saturday 10th September.
The baby and children’s markets are already a real success across Berkshire attracting hundreds of parents each weekend to grab bargains for their little ones. The markets comprise of between 20-35 stalls run by parents selling their high quality pre-loved toys, books, clothes and equipment. It also hosts a limited number of small businesses targeted specifically at the …
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