Alice with her mum and dad
Following a year gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, many were hoping 2021 would be a fresh new start for us all.
The year began with England entering its third national lockdown and legal limits on social contact only lifted on June 21.
On a local level, people have stepped up to the challenges and continued to support their communities.
From fantastic fundraising and fabulous volunteers to achieving milestones and launching community initiatives, there has been much to celebrate in Berkshire this year.
Today, we take a look at some of the good news stories that featured on InYourArea throughout December.
Newbury care home residents enjoyed pet therapy with new fluffy friends
Residents at Bayford House Bupa Care Home in Newbury, in Berkshire, enjoyed a surprise visit from four guinea pigs – Cagney, Lacey, Brownie, and Fudge – in the home’s new pet therapy sessions.
The fluffy visitors were welcomed to Bayford House as part of a pet therapy initiative, which was planned for residents to boost…
