Author Iszi’s Time Machine fun

A READING town centre book shop is hosting an author’s launch event.

Iszi Lawrence’s latest fiction books for children, part of The Time Machine Next Door series, will be celebrated by Waterstones in Broad Street.

The quirky books are for readers aged seven to nine, devised by the comedian, podcaster and author.

The aim is to bring lesser-known parts of history to life with hilarious plots, fascinating facts and fantastic illustrations.

The event, on Saturday, April 15, will have two hour-long sessions at 11am and 3pm.

Tickets cost £3 each, and attendees will receive a £3 discount on a purchase of the book on the day.

n For more details, log on to: www.waterstones.com/ events

Call to nominate a charity to receive share of £1million

MORE THAN £1 million is available to charities thanks to an annual award scheme.

Benefact Group’s Movement For Good offers grants of £1,000 to community groups and good causes, and since its launch, there have been nearly 28,000 nomninations for Berkshirebased charities, with 39 awards made.

Winners will be drawn at random, meaning the more submissions, the more chance a charity has of receiving the cash boost.

There will be 150 charities selected in June, and a second tranche in September, with further gifts across the year.

Mark Hews, Group Chief Executive at Benefact Group, says: “We are immensely proud to be supporting many hundreds of charities through our Movement for Good Awards for the fifth year running.

“We know that £1,000 can make a huge difference so we’re asking that people give a minute of their time to nominate a cause they care about to receive an award.

“Owned by a charity ourselves, charitable giving is at the heart of what we do and all of our available profits go to good causes. With financial strain continuing to impact many households the Movement for Good Awards represents a great way for people to continue to support causes close to their hearts, without worrying about an additional cost. Any charity can win no matter how large or small and even with just one nomination. So find a minute, jump online and nominate –because that small amount of time is invaluable for charities.” n To put a charity forward, log on to: www.movementforgood.com