For this week’s nostalgia, we are staying in 2012 to see what was going on in the decade ago.
Last week, we focused on the successes of Reading FC in what was their most recent promotion-winning season.
Les and Kathleen Hutt got married in 1939
So, let us look at things away from football, as many feel good stories took place within the area 10 years ago.
One of the most heart-warming stories from the time looks at Les and Kathleen Hutt from Reading, who celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary.
The couple tied the knot in March 22, 1941 and went on to have two daughters, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The two met in 1939 when Kathleen was 19 and Les was 18 while they worked at the Huntley and Palmer warehouse.
When asked the secret of their long marriage, Les, who was 90 a decade ago, said: “It is understanding one another and being fair to each other.
“You have to understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses and be patient with your partner’s idiosyncrasies .”
That same week in Reading saw many people hit the town to celebrate that year’s St Patrick’s Day festivities.
Many people enjoyed the St Patrick's Day fun in 2012
The spirits were high when March 17 came round
The streets of the Royal Borough were coated in green as everyone got into the spirit of the day.
Green was the colour
Hats were all the range when St Patrick's Day cames around
Other feel good stories from the time saw several local painters, artists, and creators get together to showcase their work at the Reading Contemporary Art Fair.
Artists held a private preview of their work at the Jelly ArtPad as they discussed the final plans for that year’s show.
One of the local artists
Organiser Deborah James said: “Even if you haven’t been to an art fair before, we feel sure you’ll love this way of choosing artwork for your home.”
Lots of art was on display
More good news from the time saw several Paralympians do their bit for charity.
Kate Jones, Naomi Riches, James Row and Luke Almond rowed a combined 67 miles (108km), in aid of the Guide Dogs charity in Burghfield.
The athletes did their bit to raise money for charity
Based in the area, shoppers clapped and showed off their support for the foursome who are all visually impaired.
In the end, they managed to raise £750 for the charity, whilst completing the challenge in three hours and 47 minutes.
Some of the volunteers were celebrated in Reading
The charity provides guide dogs and support services for blind and partially sighted people, along with funding to help visually impaired rowers each an elite level.
Lots of people were being celebrated
Finally, several volunteers were celebrated in the area for the work they have done to help those in the area.
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