Author archives: Nigel King

Go the Distance Challenge – Palmer Park, Reading Thursday 13th March 9am – 3pm

The Hunter Community Outreach Charity CIC https://huntercommunityoutreach.org/has recently been established to raise funds for five local causes/charities which promote inclusivity.  An initial fundraising activity is being held on Thursday 13th March between 9am – 3pm – at Palmer Park Stadium Reading called “Go the Distance Challenge”. Individuals, groups or companies are invited to walk, run, jog, push …

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Walking Hockey at Cantley Park Thursdays 11am – 12noon

South Berkshire Hockey Club is offering Walking Hockey sessions with a qualified coach on Thursday mornings from 11:00 – 12:00 at Cantley Park. Walking Hockey is perfect for players who are looking for a less physically demanding version of the game but still enjoy using or learning new skills and being involved in the team and social aspect. It’s designed to help …

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Berkshire Banshees Wheelchair Rugby Club win promotion

On Sunday 3rd September 2023 Berkshire Banshees Wheelchair Rugby Club CIC, took part in the third and final GBWR 5s competition at the Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent and ended the day beating close rivals Newcastle Wheelchair Rugby, known as North East Barbarians, to claim the top spot of the Championship meaning the Banshees will …

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2021 Sports Awards

The 2021 Wokingham Borough Council Sports Awards were presented to winners on Friday 26 November at Cantley. U14 Girls (Ivor Baker Awards Cup)  Danae Boitsidis (Reading Royals/Bracknell & Wokingham Swimming Club  Bulmershe School) U14 Boys    Maddox Gillas (Reading Athletics Club/Oxford United FC  Forest School) U18 Girls (Squires Garden Centre Cup)  Lottie Clarke (Tumbling  The …

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Berkshire Brigands Mixed Ability Rugby Team

Rugby in Berkshire soon available to even more people than ever. Berkshire Brigands Mixed Ability Rugby team hold regular sessions on Thursdays (6.30 – 8pm) and Saturdays (11am – 12.30pm) at Reading RFC starting on Saturday 26th September and is open to anyone aged 18 or over to join in. See also https://www.facebook.com/BrigandsRugby/videos/659372728312132 What is …

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Feel Inspired Golf Academy

The Feel Inspired Golf Academy is an initiative designed to bring golf to children and young people with special educational needs, intellectual or physical difficulties. The emphasis is on golf as a lifetime sport for everyone with participation, enjoyment and achievement more important than ‘winning’. Coaching takes place in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment …

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Sporting Memories

After much anticipation, Sporting Memories, is coming to Wokingham borough. Sporting Memories supports older people living in England and Wales with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, …

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