The Caversham aspect may be of interest to @illuminations.bsky.social, and the niche TV football history angle to @skillagesteve.bsky.social... So here is the story behind the story...
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A Saturday in November 1950
The blog of writer and radio producer Paul Hayes.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Caversham aspect may be of interest to @illuminations.bsky.social, and the niche TV football history angle to @skillagesteve.bsky.social... So here is the story behind the story...
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Six-and-a-half years ago, while researching something else at Caversham, I happened across a little fact and thought, "Oh, that's interesting, I must do something with that some day..."
Today is that day!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today is that day!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great Yarmouth Town's 'amazing' place in TV football history
How a small, non-league team became the first football club from Norfolk ever to appear in a live TV game.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Six-and-a-half years ago, while researching something else at Caversham, I happened across a little fact and thought, "Oh, that's interesting, I must do something with that some day..."
Today is that day!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today is that day!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🩰The opening of Basildon Park's seasonal installation, The Enchantment of Ballet
🌟The Illuminate Reading light trail in the Forbury & Abbey Ruins
🎁MADEbyTamalia's Artisa Christmas Art Market in Caversham
☃️and more!
For all this and more, head to whatsonreading.com/christmas-in...
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🌟The Illuminate Reading light trail in the Forbury & Abbey Ruins
🎁MADEbyTamalia's Artisa Christmas Art Market in Caversham
☃️and more!
For all this and more, head to whatsonreading.com/christmas-in...
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Christmas in Reading
Christmas
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November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🩰The opening of Basildon Park's seasonal installation, The Enchantment of Ballet
🌟The Illuminate Reading light trail in the Forbury & Abbey Ruins
🎁MADEbyTamalia's Artisa Christmas Art Market in Caversham
☃️and more!
For all this and more, head to whatsonreading.com/christmas-in...
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🌟The Illuminate Reading light trail in the Forbury & Abbey Ruins
🎁MADEbyTamalia's Artisa Christmas Art Market in Caversham
☃️and more!
For all this and more, head to whatsonreading.com/christmas-in...
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I should add that any current school staff member engaging as an inspector with the framework is making clear they believe it is effective, fair, balanced, contextually reliable and addresses all of the major concerns in the Coroner's report post-Caversham. Really?
November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I should add that any current school staff member engaging as an inspector with the framework is making clear they believe it is effective, fair, balanced, contextually reliable and addresses all of the major concerns in the Coroner's report post-Caversham. Really?
Rena Stewart #Scottish #centenarian Studied German @ Uni of St Andrews. #WWII codebreaker @ Bletchley Park, translated Hitler’s will. Joined BBC Caversham Park, monitored Radio Moscow. Became journalist, 1st woman Senior Duty Editor #BBC World Service d. 11 Nov 2023 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rena_St...
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Rena Stewart #Scottish #centenarian Studied German @ Uni of St Andrews. #WWII codebreaker @ Bletchley Park, translated Hitler’s will. Joined BBC Caversham Park, monitored Radio Moscow. Became journalist, 1st woman Senior Duty Editor #BBC World Service d. 11 Nov 2023 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rena_St...
Those dark sunglasses!! Obviously been out on a bender the night before ;)
I very much enjoyed our local (Caversham, Berkshire, UK) service... Focused on service, compassion, humanity. I glanced around and saw awkward shuffling from late middle aged folk around me. I saw they felt shame
I very much enjoyed our local (Caversham, Berkshire, UK) service... Focused on service, compassion, humanity. I glanced around and saw awkward shuffling from late middle aged folk around me. I saw they felt shame
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Those dark sunglasses!! Obviously been out on a bender the night before ;)
I very much enjoyed our local (Caversham, Berkshire, UK) service... Focused on service, compassion, humanity. I glanced around and saw awkward shuffling from late middle aged folk around me. I saw they felt shame
I very much enjoyed our local (Caversham, Berkshire, UK) service... Focused on service, compassion, humanity. I glanced around and saw awkward shuffling from late middle aged folk around me. I saw they felt shame
In glorious Autumn sunshine we cleared Amersham Rd & southern offshoots, collecting 8 large/14 small bags of litter, finding wrappers so old they could be archaeological! See future rubbish events on the rubbish website:
www.met.reading.ac.uk/~sgs02rpa/KCT/
www.met.reading.ac.uk/~sgs02rpa/KCT/
November 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In glorious Autumn sunshine we cleared Amersham Rd & southern offshoots, collecting 8 large/14 small bags of litter, finding wrappers so old they could be archaeological! See future rubbish events on the rubbish website:
www.met.reading.ac.uk/~sgs02rpa/KCT/
www.met.reading.ac.uk/~sgs02rpa/KCT/
British Rowing cleared to redevelop Sherriff’s Boathouse and add a new one at Redgrave Pinsent Lake in Caversham, despite council objections over increased road traffic. Facilities for world-class rowers to be modernised. Will be great to see it in action.
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
British Rowing cleared to redevelop Sherriff’s Boathouse and add a new one at Redgrave Pinsent Lake in Caversham, despite council objections over increased road traffic. Facilities for world-class rowers to be modernised. Will be great to see it in action.
Now I want to become king, just so I can grant Caversham a royal charter.
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Now I want to become king, just so I can grant Caversham a royal charter.
This weekend brings a new exhibition to the Rising Sun Arts Centre.
"Thames Light & Ink" showcases Yunxia Wu’s ink paintings, inspired by the river’s inclusiveness and the spirit of artists such as J. M. W. Turner.
There's music, an artist talk + more
whatsonreading.com/venues/risin...
"Thames Light & Ink" showcases Yunxia Wu’s ink paintings, inspired by the river’s inclusiveness and the spirit of artists such as J. M. W. Turner.
There's music, an artist talk + more
whatsonreading.com/venues/risin...
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This weekend brings a new exhibition to the Rising Sun Arts Centre.
"Thames Light & Ink" showcases Yunxia Wu’s ink paintings, inspired by the river’s inclusiveness and the spirit of artists such as J. M. W. Turner.
There's music, an artist talk + more
whatsonreading.com/venues/risin...
"Thames Light & Ink" showcases Yunxia Wu’s ink paintings, inspired by the river’s inclusiveness and the spirit of artists such as J. M. W. Turner.
There's music, an artist talk + more
whatsonreading.com/venues/risin...
Kiara Police are seeking public assistance for information as they investigate an incident which occurred in Caversham on Wednesday 17 September 2025.
BURGLARY & STEALING - SUFFOLK STREET CAVERSHAM WA - 17 SEPTEMBER 2025
www.crimestopperswa.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Kiara Police are seeking public assistance for information as they investigate an incident which occurred in Caversham on Wednesday 17 September 2025.
I’ve always had that cosy daydream of farm life so I was super giddy when we were at the farm show in Caversham.
This may sound obvious but what I didn’t expect, was the texture was literally like a giant nipple 🤔
The cow took the biggest piss after this tho 💀💀💀
This may sound obvious but what I didn’t expect, was the texture was literally like a giant nipple 🤔
The cow took the biggest piss after this tho 💀💀💀
November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I’ve always had that cosy daydream of farm life so I was super giddy when we were at the farm show in Caversham.
This may sound obvious but what I didn’t expect, was the texture was literally like a giant nipple 🤔
The cow took the biggest piss after this tho 💀💀💀
This may sound obvious but what I didn’t expect, was the texture was literally like a giant nipple 🤔
The cow took the biggest piss after this tho 💀💀💀
There's a pair of Christmas workshops coming to the Angel Bar in Caversham this month where you can create your own baubles (while enjoying a bottomless brunch) and/or wreath (while enjoying a glass of fizz & a mince pie)
Christmas is, of course, what you make it!
whatsonreading.com/venues/angel...
Christmas is, of course, what you make it!
whatsonreading.com/venues/angel...
November 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
There's a pair of Christmas workshops coming to the Angel Bar in Caversham this month where you can create your own baubles (while enjoying a bottomless brunch) and/or wreath (while enjoying a glass of fizz & a mince pie)
Christmas is, of course, what you make it!
whatsonreading.com/venues/angel...
Christmas is, of course, what you make it!
whatsonreading.com/venues/angel...
Easily grown from seed, but requires good drainage and a dry, frost-free climate. It is used for bonsai, and suburban street trees.
Caversham, Perth, WA.
Caversham, Perth, WA.
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Easily grown from seed, but requires good drainage and a dry, frost-free climate. It is used for bonsai, and suburban street trees.
Caversham, Perth, WA.
Caversham, Perth, WA.
Either way I think there is an extremely strong case NOT to have the BBC Written Archive in Caversham, under the management of the BBC.
There is another, possibly better, way round this - British Library.
London building right beside stations going to/coming from north and, unlike the NA, a building in the north of England - Wetherby in Yorkshire.
Much easier to access than going to Caversham.
London building right beside stations going to/coming from north and, unlike the NA, a building in the north of England - Wetherby in Yorkshire.
Much easier to access than going to Caversham.
The BBC archive should go to the National Archive. The NA is far more democratic in its viewing criteria and, because it's in London (just about), it's easier to get to.
October 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Either way I think there is an extremely strong case NOT to have the BBC Written Archive in Caversham, under the management of the BBC.
There is another, possibly better, way round this - British Library.
London building right beside stations going to/coming from north and, unlike the NA, a building in the north of England - Wetherby in Yorkshire.
Much easier to access than going to Caversham.
London building right beside stations going to/coming from north and, unlike the NA, a building in the north of England - Wetherby in Yorkshire.
Much easier to access than going to Caversham.
The BBC archive should go to the National Archive. The NA is far more democratic in its viewing criteria and, because it's in London (just about), it's easier to get to.
Another pointer, if I may, to my contribution to The Conversation, arguing against the profoundly problematic changes to access for researchers at the BBC Written Archives Centre.
theconversation.com/changes-to-t...
theconversation.com/changes-to-t...
October 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
There is another, possibly better, way round this - British Library.
London building right beside stations going to/coming from north and, unlike the NA, a building in the north of England - Wetherby in Yorkshire.
Much easier to access than going to Caversham.
London building right beside stations going to/coming from north and, unlike the NA, a building in the north of England - Wetherby in Yorkshire.
Much easier to access than going to Caversham.
Kiara Police are seeking public assistance for information as they investigate an incident which occurred in Caversham on Friday 17 October 2025.
BURGLARY & STEALING - SUFFOLK STREET CAVERSHAM WA - 17 OCTOBER 2025
www.crimestopperswa.com.au
October 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Kiara Police are seeking public assistance for information as they investigate an incident which occurred in Caversham on Friday 17 October 2025.
Out of interest we wondered how active football clubs are on Bluesky and got a bit carried away.
So for a bit of fun in our close season...the inaugural women's Bluesky World League.
All these teams deserve a follow (handles in alt-text) 👏👏👏
Post = 1pt. Repost = 2pts. Reply/Like = 3pts.
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So for a bit of fun in our close season...the inaugural women's Bluesky World League.
All these teams deserve a follow (handles in alt-text) 👏👏👏
Post = 1pt. Repost = 2pts. Reply/Like = 3pts.
1/2 🧵
October 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Out of interest we wondered how active football clubs are on Bluesky and got a bit carried away.
So for a bit of fun in our close season...the inaugural women's Bluesky World League.
All these teams deserve a follow (handles in alt-text) 👏👏👏
Post = 1pt. Repost = 2pts. Reply/Like = 3pts.
1/2 🧵
So for a bit of fun in our close season...the inaugural women's Bluesky World League.
All these teams deserve a follow (handles in alt-text) 👏👏👏
Post = 1pt. Repost = 2pts. Reply/Like = 3pts.
1/2 🧵
Most of Caversham, no? The bit with the gardens sloping down to the Thames especially. (Whitley v different iirc - it was my route to work when I first moved to Reading - from the back of Costco where I lived, up to Campus...)
October 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Most of Caversham, no? The bit with the gardens sloping down to the Thames especially. (Whitley v different iirc - it was my route to work when I first moved to Reading - from the back of Costco where I lived, up to Campus...)
Did you mean Caversham Heights? There might be some there but I actually live in Whitley!
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Did you mean Caversham Heights? There might be some there but I actually live in Whitley!
Spot on comrade. I have spent some of the happiest research days of my life at Caversham. You can't monetise the long term value of that. Under the new guidelines, without current academic or publisher tenure I don't think I'd get in.
Mark’s passion and precision is spot on. And so very vital. The WAC is a *stunning* resource. It must be allowed — empowered — to thrive. SHARE.
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DEFENDING THE WAC: MARK LEWISOHN LOOKS AT WHY RENEWED APPRECIATION IS URGENTLY REQUIRED
I was asked to write an op-ed piece saying why I think the BBC’s Written Archives Centre (WAC) is a unique and brilliant resource, which I can do because it’s both – and why, therefore…
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October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Spot on comrade. I have spent some of the happiest research days of my life at Caversham. You can't monetise the long term value of that. Under the new guidelines, without current academic or publisher tenure I don't think I'd get in.
Across the road when it was the Main South Road in and out of Dunedin.
October 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Across the road when it was the Main South Road in and out of Dunedin.
If you've been looking for a sign, here it is! Our Geary location just got easier to find. And have we mentioned we're right next door to a vintage store? Books AND clothes - one-stop shopping! 🛍️
October 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If you've been looking for a sign, here it is! Our Geary location just got easier to find. And have we mentioned we're right next door to a vintage store? Books AND clothes - one-stop shopping! 🛍️