Vodafone has given £10,500 to the learning difficulties training hub Ormonde Resource Centre. The money will install mobile internet connections so disabled people can learn at home, and so those with mobility problems can shop online.

Terry Vallis, a Vodafone worker and volunteer at the centre, said: “Working at the centre is terrific. We wanted to enhance our communications skills outside the Vodafone environment and in achieving this, we understand better what problems the users face when tackling day-to-day tasks we take for granted.”

On the buses

Cuts to bus services in Newbury have been reversed after protests from Lambourn villagers. Newbury Buses cut the 5.15pm weeknight service after West Berkshire Council refused to increase the subsidy to take into account rising fuel prices and pay inflation.

Shop stays stationery

Office World has sold its Newbury store to American stationery firm Staples. The store in Greenham Road retail park has recently been refitted to include more computers and parts, with less on the furniture side. Staples has 90 stores in Britain.

Mental health move

Newbury’s psychiatric treatment centre has moved to the new hospital. Therapists, nurses and psychiatric experts left George House in Pelican Lane, at the end of last month. The site is owned by West Berkshire Council, which has applied to itself for permission to turn the site into 12 flats.