Welcome to Indigo Whisky Zero 3 2 for the 08 Sep 2008 I am your host mikethebee
Well there has been a significant gap since the last podcast, but I have tried to keep the news flowing via my social networks including Twitter http://twitter.com/mikethebee and Friendfeed I have also had the chance to produce a couple of shorts shows for http://specialselection.mevio.com which, I am pleased to say, is now available directly from iTunes
Also on the eating in Wokingham front, we saw the conversion of the Plough, pub and steak house, at the motorway end of London Road and its re-opening at the end of June as a Loch Fyne restaurant and traditional bar. The lease is still owned by Greene King and the bar serves real ales from the GK portfolio which includes IPA, Abbot and Old Speckled Hen. Loch Fyne are famous for their seafood counter, open preparation area and a modern flair to décor and menu. Website: Loch Fyne Oysters and Restaurants - Home] “
From a small, roadside stall on the banks of Loch Fyne, a group of businesses have developed based on the principles of good food, sustainably sourced and simply presented by people who care”
They actively support raising funds for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) which is no bad thing and is wearing their good neighbour credentials on their sleeve
Satisfaction reports are mixed at this early stage after opening, so any comments you may have would be welcomed at http://inwokingham.mevio.com . The manager Xavia is very open and welcoming, he appreciates the importance of the restaurant to Wokingham, and knows he will be measured against Loch Fyne's other local outlets at Reading and Henley.
Last weekend saw the second
Wokingham food and drink festival - this weekend!
Broad Street Tavern Clive and Beth celebrate 10 years with a Beer Festival Thursday 11 th September 2008 http://broadstreettaven.co.uk
with 14 real ales planned.
Don't forget that you can download a PDF of the Borough Newspaper. http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/council-meetings-democracy/news/wokingham-borough-news
All the news in full colour and available at their website for locals or expats anywhere in the world..
Youngsters get active at the pod WBC News release - Details
Smoking out under-age and illegal tobacco sales
Last chance to pedal across the water at Dinton Pastures
Green Watch
Free green workshop for community groups in the Wokingham Borough
Free green workshop for businesses
Survey launched to make sure 10,000 businesses aren't rubbish Wokingham Borough Council - News releases - Details
The partnership would now like to hear from as many of the 10,400 businesses in the re3 area as possible via the confidential and easy-to-use electronic survey – which can be found by logging on to www.re3.org.uk
It takes around 10 minutes to complete and asks businesses a number of things including:
• Size of company
• Business sector
• If they recyclewhat they recycle
• What types of bins they use
• How frequently they have waste collected
Once the survey finishes on Thursday September 18 the results will be looked at in greater detail so that practical steps can be taken to support the area’s businesses.
Update on the J11 project
Green for go at M4 junction 11
Planting party proves a fun day in Gorse Ride
Composting workshops at Wokingham Borough's libraries
Wokingham level crossing closure
Wokingham level crossing closure
One of the big differences I notice between Ireland and Wokingham is the visual community support of the Olypic hopefuls
Wokingham youngsters pack their bags for south africa
I mentioned last time the Battle of the band festival day at the Youth centre intending to raise funds for a trip to South Africa.
Respect campaign in Wokingham Borough
There have been howls of delight this week after Dinton Pastures Country Park was shortlisted as one of the best places to walk pet pooches in the UK.
Dinton takes the lead in dog walking
Dinton has been shortlisted in the annual awards and members of the public can now vote to make the area one of the country’s top 21 dog walking parks. Voting closes on Sunday November 30 and members of the public can vote for Dinton by logging on to www.21topdogwalks.co.uk
Life is good in Wokingham Spot
Costume service is fit for the Queen
Wokingham Borough pupils were yesterday - August 14 -celebrating after A level results were announced and almost all of the schools in the borough achieved or surpassed the overall national pass rate, which is a real credit to all the pupils, their teachers and support staff.
Initial calculations of the provisional results available from schools so far show that the overall pass rate - A to E in the borough is 98.4% - slightly higher than last year’s results of 97.9%. This means that the borough is again above the national pass rate - 97.2%.
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