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Buscot family room transformed thanks to generosity of BIBS supporters

Many families will have spent days, weeks and even months in the family room on Buscot Ward – a place to make a cuppa or a meal, take time out during a long day, meet up with other family members

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Record-breaking Reading Half Marathon runners smash fundraising target!

The 2017 Reading Half Marathon has been a record-breaker in every sense of the word. A staggering 66 people signed up to run for BIBS this year – far more than we’ve ever had before! We set the team an

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Family Fun Day

The wonderful ladies at Mirror Mirror Hair and Beauty – have been hard at work for 6 months to organise a family fun day in Reading to raise funds for us. The day was a success with many stalls and activities

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Reading Half Marathon 2016 a success

Our BIBS runners have succesfully completed the course of the 2016 Reading Half Marathon and have raised around £16k for our cause. A massive thank you to them and hats on!  

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Saving tiny lives Appeal raises enough cash for incubator number two

In the 14 months since launching Saving Tiny Lives, set up by BIBS and getreading, a fantastic £58,000 has been raised – enough for two lifesaving incubators. BIBS representatives joined ward staff to hand over the £29,000 cheque next to the

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BIBS Xmas Party

The BIBS Christmas party, which took place in  Abbey Rugby Club the 12th December, was a great success. Parents and children had the pleasure to see  Santa and Olaf in person. We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you

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Incubator Appeal

Can you help BIBS to raise £29,000 to buy a much needed Giraffe Omnibed incubator for Buscot Ward? With its advanced technology and innovative design, this state of the art incubator will provide a developmentally supportive and more family-centred critical

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Babies in Buscot Runners in the Reading Half Marathon 2014

On the 2nd of March 2014 a team called the “Babies in Buscot Runners” will be raising money for BIBS by running the Reading Half Marathon. The team is made up of 19 parents, family and friends of graduated Buscot

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Family and Friends running Reading Half Marathon for Babies like Verity

On the 2nd of March 2014 a group of parents, family and friends of graduated Buscot babies will be raising money for BIBS by running the Reading Half Marathon. BIBS Chair, Rachel Argent, is part of the team and in

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