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Thatcham Rotaract Relay 12th-18th August
We are Thatcham Rotaract and from the 12th to the 18th of August we will be walking 129 miles collectively to raise money for the West...
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Dec 8, 20231 min read
The Thatcham Santa Fun Run
On Sunday 3rd Dec we attended the Santa Fun Run to support the event organised by Thatcham and District Rotary Club, sponsored by...
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
Is Bamboo A Sustainable Resource?
Global warming is always the centre of conversation when talking about the environment. The effects of using fossil fuels are disastrous...
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Oct 29, 20234 min read
The Appeal of Horror Movies- Do we enjoy being scared?
It’s the middle of October, the nights are getting longer and there’s a chill in the air so where else would you rather be than at home...
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Oct 11, 20232 min read
Can I order a takeaway using my mind? -The Neuralink Brain Chip
Neuralink was co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016, it is a neurotechnology company that has been focused on developing chips that can be...
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Jul 29, 20232 min read
The West Berks foodbank – Helping local people during crisis
The members of Thatcham Rotaract and the Rotary Club of Thatcham will be battling against each other in a competition to see who can walk...
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May 20, 20232 min read
In Loving Memory of Bethany Privett
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and member Bethany Privett. Bethany passed away on...
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Mar 28, 20233 min read
The Psychology of TikTok
The Psychology of TikTok In the morning as I wake up from my alarm, the first thing I do is check my phone (I’m not proud of it) and I...
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Mar 3, 20234 min read
Curious Cases in Neuropsychology
For those of you who don’t know, I study psychology at university and throughout the past few years I’ve studied fascinating topics like...
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Feb 28, 20233 min read
From Lab To Lunch- The Future of the Meat Industry.
Currently there are around 79 million people who have adopted the vegan lifestyle, this has led to the increase of vegan alternatives...
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Feb 14, 20233 min read
Anti-valentines day
Be My Anti-Valentine The 14th of February comes with connotations of roses, candlelit dinners and being swept of your feet. For many...
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Feb 10, 20233 min read
A white Christmas in Iceland
Over the holidays my family and I travelled to Iceland, it was an amazing experience, so I thought I’d share some memories of our trip...
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Jan 25, 20232 min read
Burns Night
Burns Night, or Burns Supper is a Scottish celebration which was established in 1801 to memorialise the life and legacy of Robert Burns....
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Dec 30, 20222 min read
The History of Christmas Markets
I would happily spend every day of December walking around the Christmas market wrapped up in a coat and scarf with a cup of mulled wine....
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Dec 23, 20223 min read
The Twelve Days of Christmas and their meaning.
As we lead up to Christmas and starting to get into the festive spirit we start singing carols and traditional Christmas songs. One of...
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Dec 18, 20222 min read
We wish you a sustainable Christmas
Everyone knows that Christmas is a wonderful and extravagant time of year. We are out shopping for presents, food and decorations to make...
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Nov 30, 20223 min read
The Instagram of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde wrote ‘beauty is a form of genius- is higher, indeed than genius, as it needs no explanation’ in The Picture of Dorian Gray...
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Nov 13, 20222 min read
Remembrance Service
The National Service of Remembrance The National Service of Remembrance is held annually at The Cenotaph in Whitehall. The memorial was...
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Oct 20, 20222 min read
The Story of Diwali
Diwali is the festival of light that is celebrated by the many religions in India and many other countries in Asia. This year Diwali...
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Sep 18, 20222 min read
Honouring Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday 8th September 2022 was a day that will not be forgotten. Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully surrounded by her family. She...
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