If we thought our floods were bad...

Oxfam GB

And I heard an enthusictic fan of Carbon Leaf raving over the discovery that their tracks are on the PMN.

 

Music: The War Was In Color by Carbon Leaf

 

 

Wokingham Argos newspaper story http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007360512,00.html

 

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I've spoken about various sporting activities that are popular in Wokingham in past episodes, but I was reminded of one of those that, not only did I not mention, but one that had totally left my mind in connection with Wokingham. That sport is Crown Green Bowling, not ten pins or alley skittles, the game where a heavy, glossy and finely balanced ball is rolled over finely tended grass to meet a small white jack ball. Facilities The Wokingham club was founded in 1930 with just 36 members. Current membership is approximately 200. It has two quality greens, giving ten “rinks” in total and one green has floodlights, they have a club house and a bar serving Wadworth ales. Crown Bowls does strike me as still retaining much of that 1930's start, being one the most formal sports in terms of dress, rules and etiquette, although maybe polo or golf come a close second.

Poland Bans English Sandwiches!
Alalam News Network, Iran - 7 Aug 2007

In our "surfing the streets" segment

Gas works moved to bottom of Denmark street.

31/07/2007 Wokingham Council announce a worrying event with the dramatic headline Grate drain robbery!

From www.thamesvalley.police.uk we hear the police in Wokingham are to trial body-worn miniature cams.

In our “its a great place for visitors” segment

One unusual feature of the Wokingham and Berkshire area that we discovered when we moved here and had been unfamiliar with prior to that is the system of mostly unpaved tracks or roads through the forest, moorland and lands. We know the ones south of Wokingham and they are known by the group name of ride, such as Gorse Ride, Dukes Ride. Coming, I understand from the routes taken regularly by travellers on horseback in times of yore. I was reminded of this by news of the Gorse Ride in Bloom event where Green fingered residents of the Gorse Ride estate in Finchampstead have been blooming busy this summer – and their gorgeous gardens are about to be recognised with Gorse Ride in Bloom awards! Organised by the Gorse Ride Residents Association (GRRA) with help from Wokingham Borough Council’s community development worker Claire Denham, the ceremony will involve several prizes, including an award to the best close in the estate where neighbours’ combined efforts have created the most striking effect. The awards have captured the imagination of many residents and more than 30 entries have been received across the five categories.

These areas the rides cover have a long history and there are still Roman features visible in the landscaping of roads & remains of camp grounds. East of Wokingham lies Bracknell, The original small town was recreated as a new town in the 60's with the aim of relocating a large population of families from South London and became the first technology space in the Thames Valley. South of there on the Nine Mile Ride is a council owned facility called the The Look Out Discovery Centre which provides a focus and base for visitor sto the 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland that surround it. There is a car-park there, although you are responsible for your own security, and the centre offers several chargeable services.

For those that wanting to "keep it real - ale that is" the"biggest pub in the world"

Promo from The Beercast show produced by WonderMouse a great podcast that captures the spirit of the CAMRA Great British Beer Festival at Earls Court London 7 ^th -11 ^th August 2007

 

 

Yanks vs the Brits (see DSC-539) inspired by Adam Curry's Daily Source Code

 

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Music: “I Better Be Careful With Me” a gregory motzenbecker Aug. 9 2007

 

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