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Open Call for Artists

  • March 5, 2022March 5, 2022
  • Newbury, Uncategorized

Are you a local artist ? The Base, Greenham is calling out to local artists for the chance to display their work for sale as… Read More »Open Call for Artists

Newbury Twin Town looks ahead

  • February 8, 2022March 6, 2022
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

The thriving Newbury Twin Town Association has announced plans for a local ‘Youth for Europe’ event this summer. The event will host about forty young… Read More »Newbury Twin Town looks ahead

Our garden at Washford

  • December 29, 2021December 29, 2021
  • Photos, Somerset

Our garden at Washford in Somerset is a wonderful piece of land. My grandfather William bought the land in 1914, and built the house and… Read More »Our garden at Washford

Free bus rides today

  • December 18, 2021December 31, 2021
  • Kennet Radio

Free bus journeys starting in West Berkshire this Saturday (December 18) are expected to repeat the success of last Saturday. More than 1,500 people got… Read More »Free bus rides today

Mayor of Newbury’s Christmas Tea

  • November 15, 2021November 15, 2021
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

The Mayor of Newbury, Councillor Billy Drummond, is inviting the town’s elderly residents to join him for a Festive Afternoon Tea. With the Mayor’s Drive… Read More »Mayor of Newbury’s Christmas Tea

Hungerford road closure

  • November 10, 2021November 15, 2021
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

Hungerford Level Crossing, at Station Road in Hungerford, will be closed on 21st November 2021 between the hours of 00:50 to 08:15. The closure will… Read More »Hungerford road closure

Thatcham-based Kings fight on

  • November 5, 2021November 15, 2021
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

Thatcham-based Thames Valley Kings, the Wheelchair Basketball Club, were in action last Saturday, with the 3rd team up against Aylesbury Aces’ 2nd team. Kings took… Read More »Thatcham-based Kings fight on

Greenham group blooms and grows

  • October 13, 2021November 15, 2021
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

A new Greenham gardening group is growing from strength to strength. The Greener Greenham Group was set up last year by local resident and Greenham… Read More »Greenham group blooms and grows

Newbury Town Council wins awards

  • October 7, 2021November 15, 2021
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  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

Newbury Town Council has won two awards from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), for the Old Hospital Green’s NHS Commemorative Garden, and for the City… Read More »Newbury Town Council wins awards

New features for Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

  • September 23, 2021September 24, 2021
  • 1 Comment
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

Thatcham’s Nature Discovery Centre is taking a novel approach to making two new bird hides – by using shipping containers.  These containers will be transformed… Read More »New features for Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

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About Me

This is a place for some of the things that I love.

I’m reporting for Kennet Radio.

I’m interested in people and places, culture and community. I love to nurture gardens, plants and being in the countryside. Also music, photography, languages, tennis and France.

My time is shared between West Somerset and Newbury owing to family commitments at both ends.

With my husband, Bryan, we’re renovating Oatway, a derelict Somerset long-house.

I’ve also got an antiques stall at the Hungerford Antiques Arcade – that’s a really fun and buzzing environment.

Best of all is seeing family and friends, and I’m a proud mum to my smashing boys! They’ve talked me into doing this blog, so here goes!

Philippa

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