by Sam | May 26, 2020 | Food
Hello again! In keeping with the theme of understanding the impact of lockdown on local businesses, this week we meet Nicola of Nic’s Bakery. Nic’s Bakery is a business that has only come to fruition during lockdown, proving that where there’s a...
by Sam | Feb 26, 2020 | Bars/Pubs/Cocktails, Eating Out, Food
In case you’ve not seen it on social media yet, the next Indie Eats event is scheduled for Thursday 26th March at the Castle Tap! Join us for some amazing food from four local traders and find your perfect beer pairing from the Castle Tap too! Let us know...
by Sam | Jan 23, 2020 | Food
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new bakery in town and it’s been set up in such a way that it brings a taste of village life to our very own Reading. Meet Wolseley St. Bakery. Davy Bonte is the brains behind the operation and has over 20...
by Sam | Apr 10, 2019 | Food, Gifts, Shopping
Welcome to IR’s spring “A Day in the Life Of…” series. The first, fabulous entrepreneur that we’ll be spending a day in the life of is Lissy from Crumb’s the Word bakery. You may remember Crumb’s the Word from the IR Christmas gift guide but if not, they operate...
by Sam | Mar 11, 2019 | Food, Shopping
Well hello there, lovely people. You were promised some more exciting content than you’re used to from the IR website and here it is!One of the challenges a lot of people face when trying to support independent businesses is how they’re going to manage...
by Sam | Jun 27, 2018 | Experiences, Food, Shopping, Things to do
Hands up, who’s been to a market recently? OK, so your hand’s still up…who’s been to a market in Caversham recently? I’m going to hedge a bet that there are few of you who think you have the market scene in Reading nailed but...
