Reading falls short against Wycombe Wanderers

BY PAUL KING

March 9th saw Reading FC suffer a frustrating defeat against Wycombe Wanderers in a closely contested match. Nigel Lonwijk's acrobatic goal gave the visitors an early lead. Despite opportunities for Reading, including shots from Kelvin

What’s on

17th March: Pinewood Miniature Railway, Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, RG40 3AQ. Open on the third Sunday of the month from March to October inclusive, running trains from 1.30pm to 4pm (last train departs 4pm). Tickets £1.50 each. No tickets sold in advance or other bookings taken, just turn up on the day. Please park in the main site car park and walk down to the railway.

18th March: The Recital Room, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA Talk by wildlife presenter, conservationist, and naturalist Dr Sean McCormack. 7.30pm to 9pm. Sean hosts his own wildlife podcast and YouTube channel and runs the growing conservation organisation Ealing Wildlife Group, which he set up in 2016. He has engaged the local community with wildlife and green spaces and now the group has over 3,700 members to safeguard and improve habitats for nature and urban wildlife. Come and be inspired! This event is run by the Bracknell Forest Natural History Society.

21st March: Fire walk experience, Sebastian’s Action Trust, The Woodlands, Upper Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7FN.

Can you stand the heat? Walk on hot coals whilst raising money for Sebastian’s Action Trust, giving you an experience that you’ll remember forever. Registration: £25 required at time of booking. Sponsorship: They ask that you raise a minimum of £125 sponsorship

To find out more email susan@sebastiansactiontrust.org or call 01344 622500.

Ehibhatiomhan and Femi Azeez, they struggled to score. Tyler Bindon hit the post for Reading, but Wycombe capitalised with Beryly Lubala's penalty. Despite a late surge, Reading couldn't equalise, ending the game 1-2 to Wycombe.

20th March: Comedy at Crumbs, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley RG5 3LX. 8pm to 10pm.

Four amazing acts including some you’ll have seen on TV.

Headliner Marlon Davis - Live at the Apollo

Opening act Danni Johns - Komedia act of the year

Plus Lee Hudson - Award Winning Berkshire Based Comedian

Held together by Jonathan Elston - “An act with incredible talent” The Guardian

23rd March: Twyford and Ruscombe Horticultural Association Spring Show. Loddon Hall, Twyford. Open for exhibits from 9.45am with judging at 11am. Open to the public 2pm to 4pm. For more information, visit www.trha.org.uk

23rd March: Wokingham Choral Society presents Durufle: Requiem, The Great Hall, University of Reading, London Road Campus, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AQ. 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50. Featuring: Finzi: Lo, The Full, Final Sacrifice, Mendelssohn: Hear my Prayer, Elgar: Seranade for Strings. Tickets £17.50 (£5 students & u18’s) or in person from Wokingham Information Centre, Newbury Society and Jay Printers.

23rd March: Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra’s spring concert, All Saints Church. 7.30pm. Featuring Elizaveta Tyun on Violin, Robert Roscoe on Conductor, and the Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra.

24th March: Join Trinity Concert Band for their first concert of 2024. All Saints Church, Wokingham, RG40 1UE. 6pm to 8pm.

This is a concert you won’t want to miss- a musical delight for perform- ers and audiences alike. So, whether or not you’ve experienced the thrill of the music, be sure to book your tickets for this spectacular concert. A portion of concert proceeds will go to the band’s chosen charity for 2024, Stepping Stones - supporting children and young people with Down syndrome to fulfil their potential.

26th to 28th March: Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP. 10am to 3pm. The Mini Easter Eggstravaganza! Perfect for little ones up to the age of four years old. Planned especially for our youngest of visitors, enjoy the Easter festivities without the hustle and bustle of the Easter holidays. Easter-themed activities with Junk Jodie Easter crafts, interactive storytime with Woolly the rainbow sheep and Bo Peep and song and dance time with the Blossom Buddies. Visit www.wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk

29th March to 7th April: Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP. 9.30pm to 4.30pm. Spring has sprung, and so has the biggest Easter extravaganza yet! It’s time for the greatest show on earth to roll into town and get cracking! The circus is in full swing and it’s ready to thrill and dazzle you like never before! Perfect for little ones up to the age of eight years old. Visit www. wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk

29th March to 7th April: Treat your little bunnies to more than an Easter Egg, by cracking open a day at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. Visit www.legoland.co.uk

31st March: Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP. 9.30pm to 4.30pm.

Mega egg hunt. Visit www.wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk

27th & 28 April: The fifth annual Reading Brick Show will be held at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 4GD. It will be one of the largest LEGO® shows in the UK and will bring together fantastic LEGO® models made by the most talented builders, alongside lots of fun games and activities for visitors of all ages.

The LEGO® show is a two day event with doors opening at 10am5pm on both days.

25th April: Wade brings you an exciting evening of fashion and fun hosted by Travelling Trends on 25 April from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. As well as a live catwalk show, there’ll be plenty of time to try on and buy this season’s high street and branded fashions at bargain prices.

Tickets are £10 available from secretary@wadecentre.org.uk or calling 0118 978 7025.

28th April: The Wokingham Walk takes place from 9am to 5pm at Elms Field, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1BN. It is a charity walk in and around Wokingham arranged by Wokingham Lions – there are five, 10 or 15 mile routes.

All proceeds from the Wokingham Walk will be used to support local charitable causes.

The event will start in Elms Field, Wokingham with a rolling start time from 9am until 10.30am. The finish will be manned until 5pm so there is no need to rush.

Full details of the event are on our website here: https://www.wokinghamwalk.co.uk