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How to avoid online scams – advice for charities

  • January 11, 2021February 11, 2021
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

A 1-hour online Community Forum will be held on 27th January 2020, 10.00 am for charitable organisations. It’s open to everyone at a charitable organisation who… Read More »How to avoid online scams – advice for charities

Restoring Oatway Part 2: Project Approach with Bryan Harper

  • January 6, 2021February 11, 2021
  • 6 Comments
  • Oatway, Somerset

This article describes our approach to the renovation of Oatway, a dilapidated but historic Grade 2 listed thatched cottage

Get Outside and Feel Good

  • December 24, 2020February 12, 2021
  • 5 Comments
  • Kennet Radio

‘These boots were made for walking’ sang Nancy Sinatra. And what’s good enough for Nancy is good enough for us!  Here at Kennet Radio, we’ve… Read More »Get Outside and Feel Good

Tea with Alison Lurie – An article by Alison Court

  • December 21, 2020January 18, 2021
  • 11 Comments
  • Uncategorized

This account was written by my sister, Alison Court, a true story, when she invited renowned novelist, Alison Lurie, to tea. Good for you, Alison… Read More »Tea with Alison Lurie – An article by Alison Court

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Setting up Greenham in Bloom

  • December 17, 2020December 18, 2020
  • 2 Comments
  • Newbury, Photos

Early this year, I worked with Greenham Parish Council to launch Greenham in Bloom.  I really love gardening and was involved before with Newbury in… Read More »Setting up Greenham in Bloom

Cricket Club looking for volunteers

  • December 7, 2020December 7, 2020
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

Falkland Cricket Club in Wash Common is seeking more volunteers, as its new pavilion nears completion. A new pavilion for the cricket club in Wash… Read More »Cricket Club looking for volunteers

Newbury Market is open for business

  • November 14, 2020March 15, 2021
  • 3 Comments
  • Kennet Radio, Newbury

The local Newbury Market is open for business throughout lockdown and is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm in Newbury’s Market Place.… Read More »Newbury Market is open for business

Restoring Oatway Cottage Part 1: Starting Out

  • November 13, 2020February 11, 2021
  • 7 Comments
  • Oatway, Somerset

Last year, we bought Oatway in Roadwater in order to bring it back to life, after 20 years of it falling into rack and ruin.… Read More »Restoring Oatway Cottage Part 1: Starting Out

Out and About at Minehead Seafront – A Hidden Corner

  • November 11, 2020February 14, 2021
  • 3 Comments
  • Photos, Somerset

I took a walk along Minehead Seafront the other day. It was a wonderful golden autumn afternoon, with the sun washing the sandy beach, a… Read More »Out and About at Minehead Seafront – A Hidden Corner

Local theatres in Lockdown 2

  • November 9, 2020December 23, 2020
  • Newbury

Local theatres and music venues are facing difficult times as they close down again for Lockdown 2. However, they are all expecting to open again… Read More »Local theatres in Lockdown 2

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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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