The RG10 Podcast - true stories from Twyford, Wargrave, Charvil, Hurst etc

It's not the Oscars but it's a close second...it's Twyford Together Community Awards 2024!The prizes for those individuals, groups and businesses who go the extra mile were handed out on Monday March the 18th.Categories included:Business of the Year (award sponsored by Grapevine Estate Agents)Food and Drink Award (award sponsored by Benedict Charles Financial Plannin

Courageous. Foolhardy. Salty.That's how Caroline Hague, Nicki Kelly and Rachel Smillie (AKA Team Excelsioar) describe themselves.Based out of Eton and sponsored by Val Wyatt Marine in Wargrave, the trio have taken on the 'World's Toughest Row', a 3000 miles journey from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain (28 ‘N 18 ‘W) to Nelson’s Dockyard, E

This episode of The RG10 podcast is about a new charity run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents. It's called Footprint Baby Loss and it provides support for families who've lost one or more of their twins and triplets before, during or after birth.The charity has been co-founded by Suzie Scofield from Wargrave and Sharon Darke from Banbury. They met 11 years ago afte

It's the question everyone has been asking - what are the answers to The Great RG10 Quiz? Well, the wait is over. The quiz comprised 10 multiple-choice questions all tied to local life. A few hints:Celebrity encounters outside WaitroseGardening tips from Big Plant NurseryMystery tipples at Stanlake Park Wine EstateGhost stories in WargraveFit20 gym in Twyford and their fitness

Welcome to Season 11 of the RG10 podcast! We're kicking off 2024 with the first-ever RG10 podcast quiz. There are 10 multiple-choice questions linked to life around here, with questions from local guests stars! Share your efforts via email or social media.Email: [email protected] Media: DM us on:https://www.instagram.com/rg10mag/https://www.linkedin.com/company/rg

The Sue Ryder charity is dedicated to the relief of suffering. Most people know that they ensure anyone approaching the end of their life can access the palliative care and other support they need. The charity is also there for people living with grief so that they don't feel alone, and to help their loved ones to know how to be 'Grief Kind'. Their latest initiative

This episode of the RG10 Podcast traces the inspiring journey of My Cancer, My Choices, a Charvil-based charity making a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. It has recently been handed the King's Award for Voluntary Services, the equivalent to an MBE for charities.The episode looks at the profound impact of complementary therapies provided by the charity to cance

A couple of weeks ago, Ellie Barnes (the name behind the company that helps organise the Twyford Fun Run and other events) completed the Ironman Portugal triathlon. That's 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, then a FULL marathon.Not only that, she managed to qualify for the Ironman World Championships 2024.She is also a mum of three holding down a full time job.All of

“I've been to places where they've got absolutely nothing in their house or their flat. No carpets on the floor, no curtains on the window, no furniture. I went to one place and the little boy all he had was a cardboard box to play with. The kids don't have any other clothes other than what they go to school in, they just sleep in those. It’s happening here in Re

In the early 1840s, a Belgian called Adolphe Sax invented a new musical instrument and decided to name it after himself. Ignoring the opportunity to go with the ‘Adolphophone’ our hero decided he would use his surname instead and thus the saxophone was born. By the way, this was not the only example of Adolphe’s self-reverential instrument naming. He also invented the saxotro