 Reference - Science, Technology and Sport
Nature, science, technology, transport, health & sport sites
BBC Weather
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
Check the forecast for the UK or for your holiday destination.
Berkshire group of the Hardy Plant Society
http://www.berkshirehps.org.uk/
The Hardy Plant Society exists to stimulate interest in growing hardy herbaceous plants.
This international Society, formed in 1957 by a group of eminent gardeners and nurseymen, has an ever growing membership in both the UK and overseas. It provides members with information about familiar and less well known perennials, how to grow them and where they may be obtained. The Society also works towards ensuring that all garden worthy perennial plants remain in cultivation and have the widest possible distribution.
Environment Agency
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Covers environmental issues from global down to local level, and business / industry information.
Science - BBC Breathing Places
http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/getinvolved
The BBC website that puts you in touch with local events.
Science - BBC Science and Nature
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/
Up to date science news and information.
Science - How Stuff Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/
Brief examinations of how almost anything works from machines to health.
Science - New Scientist
http://www.newscientist.com/
The UK’s leading Scientific magazine with news and links.
Sport - BBC Sport
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport/
Up to date Sporting News and results.
Sport - CycleSource
http://www.act-bicycles.com/2004/index.shtml
The definitive website for UK Cycling. The site is managed by ACT, the Association of Cycle Traders, the Trade Association representing over 1,000 independent bike shops in the UK.
Sport - Reading Amateur Regatta
http://www.reading-amateur-regatta.org/
One of the top events in the rowing season.
Sport - Reading Football Club
http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home
Reading Football Club's official site.
Sport - Sporting Heroes
http://www.sporting-heroes.net/
Biographical info on Sports stars.
Transport - British Airport Authority
http://www.baa.co.uk/
Timetables for flights at British Airports and world travel guide.
Transport - Driving Standards Agency
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/
Driving Standards Agency – Including online Mock Driving Theory Test.
Transport - DVLA - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
http://www.dvla.gov.uk/welcome.htm
Information on Licences and registrations.
Transport - National Express Buses
http://www.nationalexpress.com
National Express - Britain's only scheduled coach network.
Transport - National Rail
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Information for travelling by rail, including timetables.
Transport - Network Rail
http://www.networkrail.co.uk/
Website of Network Rail, the company responsible for the railway infrastructure. Includes information on engineering projects.
Transport - Reading Buses
http://www.reading-buses.co.uk/
Local bus services.
Transport - Train and Ferry Directory from Travel 55
http://www.travel55.co.uk/ferriestrains.html
Links for ferries and train companies.
Transport - UK Bus Timetables
http://www.showbus.co.uk/timetables/index.html
UK Bus Timetables Including National express.
Traveline South East Public Transport Information
http://www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk/se/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en&timeOffset=15
Plan your journey by bus, coach or train - or all three.
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