Climate focus Blandy & Blandy’s runners complete half marathon

THE NEXT Wokingham Positive Difference meeting will focus on the climate emergency.

The guest speaker will be Professor Chris Merchant from Reading University. During his session he will look at some of the action needed to reduce carbon emissions. He will also speak on the contribution of wasteful practices to environmental degradation.

The session seeks to create awareness about the importance of taking action to protect the environment and secure a safer future for future generations.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in open networking, and receive news updates from local businesses, government, and community groups, as well as indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast.

The event will be held at Wokingham Town Hall on Friday, April 21, from 8am. Booking is essential for those who wish to attend the event.

n For details: www.wokinghampositivedifference.co.uk

New clothes retailer to open in The Lexicon next week

A CLOTHES retailer is to open a new store in The Lexicon in neighbouring Bracknell.

Select Fashion will its doors on Tuesday, April 18. It sells fashionable, affordable and stylish clothing for women of all ages.

Located in Princess Square, the new store will showcase the retail brand’s latest collections, including dresses, denim, loungewear and statement pieces.

Gavin Vidler, deputy general manager at The Lexicon, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Select Fashion back to Bracknell and to be offering our female fashion shoppers yet more choice.

“I am confident that our visitors will love the new store and the great selection of clothing and accessories it has to offer.”

COLLEAGUES at a Reading-based law firm were among those who took part in this year’s Reading Half Marathon, and they raised nearly £2,500 for their charity of the year.

The team, from Blandy & Blandy, ran in aid of BIBS – Babies in Buscot Support, which take care of babies and their families in the special care baby unit (Buscot Ward). For the past three years, the firm has also supported the Royal Berks Charity, also based at the Royal Bekrshire Hospital.

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Jennifer Scott, Brigitta Lizel-Danso, Jonathon Brown and Lisa Perry took part in the 13.1-mile route.

Liz Josif, BIBS’ Fundraising Manager, was grateful for their work.

“We were thrilled to have the support of Blandy & Blandy for the Reading Half Marathon, including former Buscot parents from the firm who know first-hand the difference our charity makes,” she said.

“Not only did they put in many hours of training for the event, but they also raised a fantastic amount too.

“On the day, they were joined by more than 50 others running for our small charity, meaning the atmosphere along the route and in the race village was electric.

“BIBS is very grateful for Blandy & Blandy’s continued support. They are helping us fund equipment, facilities, and emotional support for local families with sick and premature babies.”

Ms Short, a partner at Blandy, said the team had a fantastic day.

“We had fantastic support along the route, from BIBS, colleagues and the wider Reading community.

“I would like to thank Liz and Sarah at the charity for all their hard work in putting together Team BIBS and all our friends, families, colleagues and connections for their generous support which I know will help BIBS to continue their invaluable work.” n Anyone wishing to sponsor Blandy & Blandy’s team log on to: www. justgiving.com/fundraising/teamblandy-reading-half-marathon