Offices could be converted Family 5k run ‘n’ walk day at Palmer Park

THE owning company of a building Station Road in Reading have applied to convert offices into seven apartments.

They would stretch across part of the ground floor and basement, and floors one to four.

The plan is split into two, with reference 230202 relating to the change of use from existing offices into flats, and reference 230203 being focused on the internal and external modifications to the buildings.

A heritage statement has been submitted with the conversion plans as the buildings are Grade II listed.

They date back to 1903 and are noted on the Historic England website for having an “exuberant mixture of Baroque Art Nouveau and Flemish styles”.

For more details, log on to Reading Borough Council’s planning portal and search for applications 230202 and 230203.

Chance to rehome hens in Tilehurst

HELP: Thames Hospice has launched an appeal to help upgrade its Hospice at Home service, which aims to give patients dignity, comfort, and the choice to die at home.

A CHANCE to rehome former commercial hens will take place in Tilehurst on Saturday. The group Reading Fresh Start For Hens is holding the event between noon and 5pm at an undisclosed location. Volunteers help find new homes for the birds who would otherwise be slaughtered and used in dog food, baby food or processed pies. The charity buys the hens for rehoming. They say people don’t need a big garden and they appreciate a donation of £2.75 per hen to cover costs. Rehoming dates continue across the year. n For more, search Facebook for Reading Fresh Start For Hens or visit: freshstartforhens.co.uk

Soul at Sub89

last year. She said: “This service is really good because you can still be at home and still have all the professionals there to help you.

“Without the Thames Hospice doctors treating me at home, I don’t know where I would have been.

“I was so scared but the Hospice team were there for me – Thames Hospice is like family to me now. I’d be lost without them.

She explained: “Some people want to be cared for in the Hospice, and some people don’t or can’t – giving them the choice to be in their own home is really good.” n For more information, or to make a donation, visit: thameshospice.org.uk

Thames Hospice has been providing inpatient and palliative care in the Thames Valley area, free of charge, for more than 35 years, and is funded by charitable donations.

A STALWART of soul and firm favourite of funk is returning once again to Reading’s Sub 89. BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Craig Charles is bringing the vibes to the venue when he performs in May.

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club will be drawing on Charles’ 10 years of experience in radio broadcasting. He will be joined by DJ Gilbert, Rich Sloman, and Sir Funk to round out the evening’s roster.

The event comes to Sub89 on Friday, May 5, from 10.30pm to 2.30am. Tickets are £20, available via: skiddle.com

RUNNING enthusiasts and families are invited to participate in the 5K Run ‘n’ Walk Fun-Day on Sunday, April 30.

Starting at 9am, the event will feature a 5K run and Couch to 5K challenge, with the 5K family and friends walk following at 10.30am.

The starting point is Tutu’s Ethiopian Table, and runners will complete the race on the public path around the park, with the finish line at the refurbished Palmer Park Stadium. The first, second, and third-place male and female finishers will receive prizes.

The event is in aid of Cancer and Blood Disease Awareness, and entry is free. n For more details, search Facebook for 5K Run ‘n’ Walk Fun-Day or call 07999 976355.