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free apr.may 2013news, trends & events in west Berkshire & north hampshire
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spring has arrived and we have great local garden shows coming up! rookwood and West Woodhay house are back this year with exciting lectures, demonstrations, unique gifts for home and garden. have a look on page 39 to find out more.
We also have the latest spring offers and events on the Buzz mobile app. Make sure you download the app to start saving money.
The excellent Buzz app would still be an undiscovered gem had it not been for the vision of the scientists and entrepreneurs involved with mobile phone technology. So by a belated and indirect way of thanks, we were thrilled to have had the opportunity to interview Guy Laurence, the CEO of Vodafone.
Buzz also takes a closer look at why we twin our towns and how regular contact between different worldwide communities helps us dispel myth and make new friends from different cultures.
Thank you to our advertisers for sharing their products and services with our readers and for some fabulous offers that our community can enjoy!
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contents4 Community News
7 Business Focus
8 Celebrity Special
13 Real Weddings
15 Buzz Loves
16 Education
19 Jayne O’Mahony
21 Spring Clean
22 What’s On
24 Food & Drink
27 Food Review
29 Fashion
31 Health & Beauty
33 Health Matters
35 Pet Point
37 Travel
39 Garden View
41 A Good Read
43 Blast from the Past
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chamber updatethe annual general meeting and elections for the West Berks chamber of commerce take place in april.
This is the ideal opportunity for the local Chamber Council to set out key initiatives to pursue in 2013. The Chamber Council will also be supporting schemes to advise the business community on how to reduce carbon emissions as well as working with the developer community on improving the office building stock.
The Chamber supports the development of newbury town centre through its work with the Business improvement District (BiD) and the Local Strategic partnership (LSp). We are pleased to be supporting apprenticeship week at newbury College by sponsoring a gold award for outstanding achievement.
For more information about the West Berks chamber contact 01753 870500.
gary cranfordBusiness ManagerWest Berks Chamber of Commerce
Putting the spotlight on careers The Education Business Partnership West Berkshire (EBPWB) is running a series of careers events called ‘Spotlight on Careers’ focusing on six different career areas. The 40 different business specialists involved will give young people hands on experience of the types of skills needed to be successful in these professions.
Sectors covered already are Healthcare and Construction, Architecture and Engineering. Future sectors include:
l Law, Police, Forensics Criminology, Trinity School, 24th April
l Hospitality Tourism and Sport, St Bartholomew’s School, 1st May
l IT and Technology, The Willink School, 26th June
l Film Production, Performing Arts, Media and Television, Theale Green School, 9th July
If you or your business would like to be part of this great series of careers activities, please contact Jane on 01635 277496 or [email protected]
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Jane Grunseid from the EBPWB says “Recent evidence has shown that there is a direct positive correlation between the number of employer contacts young people have and their confidence to progress towards their career goals. By providing these opportunities we can help young people with decisions about their career journeys.”
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Berkshire youth are delighted to let you know that we are now recruiting for a summer of fun with the national citizen service.
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Commander West Berkshire
NCS takes place over several weeks, out of school time, during school holidays and on selected evenings and weekends. It is a personal and social development programme designed to challenge young people. It will help them develop as positive members of society and help them to make the transition into adulthood by working with local organisations and community leaders learning new skills and discovering more about their area.
Or contact me directly for more information Bianca Askew- Gallipoli, Berkshire Youth NCS Co-ordinator, 07881941343 or [email protected]
The cost of the programme is £50 per participant (this is heavily subsidized as it actually costs £1400) and this includes; taster days, two residential weeks, accommodation, food, transport, training and a graduation event.
Bursaries are available to ensure NCS is accessible to all. You can also find out more about the scheme here http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/
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How to speed up your computer
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Programs automatically starting when the computer starts - programs such as instant messengers and email programs that are set to start when the computer starts can really slow down the start up speed. You can set programs not to run at start up in the program setting’s options.
Temporary files - when you browse the web or
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Unorganised files - another process that happens in the background on a computer is files are organised on the disk. This is something you can see and it won't harm your computer however occasionally you can run a utility called Disk Defragmenter under Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter in Windows. This will organise the files on the disk and speed up Windows in general.
A slow computer can be the bane of one’s life. Here are five main reasons why a computer slows down.
How to turn your contracts into deal makersFor many business people, contracts can put a stop to developing great commercial relationships. Tiffany Kemp, specialist in commercial contracts, offers her top tips for transforming your contracts into deal makers:
Make sure your contracts reflect how you do business.
Their job is to help you sell and deliver great deals that make a profit and support you through the inevitable hiccups. They cannot do that if they are ‘standard templates’ – after all, who has a ‘standard business’?
introduce the contract early in the sales process.
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business. Getting it out early gives you more time to identify and address potential issues, and stops the sales process grinding to a halt.
Be clear about what the customer is buying.
The biggest single cause of contract disputes is failure to agree on the scope of deliverables. Customers ask for the moon on a stick, and sales people say “yes”. practice asking “which moon”, “how long is the stick”, and “what do you want to do with the moon once you have it”, and document the answers clearly. Then check your company can actually deliver it, before you say “yes”.
“Deal Makers – how intelligent use of contracts can help you sell more and deliver better”, by Tiffany Kemp, takes the fear-factor out of commercial contracts. if you have always
seen contracts as deal-breakers, this book will open your eyes to the possibilities of using them as a source of competitive advantage and to develop profitable, long-term commercial relationships.
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Vodafone Headquarters in Newbury is the hub for the company’s development
and is now a part of Newbury’s history. With offices around the world, Vodafone is now one of the leading global mobile
telecommunications companies.
Guy Laurence
creating the office of the future
in 2002 Vodafone moved from their original offices in The Courtyard to the purpose built campus on the a339, “The campus has easy transport links not just into London and the M4 corridor but also to some of our other locations. Those links also mean that we can call on a wide pool of talent when it comes to hiring the best people.”
in his first role, Guy was responsible for the successful introduction of Vodafone Live which marked the introduction of 3G services in the uK. he then ran the business in the netherlands
before coming back to newbury as CEO of Vodafone uK in late 2008.
Changing the business
Guy started making changes in the netherlands, “We took the opportunity presented by moving office to radically change the way we worked. We needed to become faster and we needed to break down barriers in the business.
i have been implementing these new ways of working at the newbury campus. We said we were going to break every rule we felt was no longer relevant to the new generation that was entering the
Buzz speaks to the man who has been at the helm since 2008 and has steered various decisions which have made vodafone a unique company to work for. now, guy laurence wants other businesses to follow their example.
arriving at Vodafone
Following a vast and varied career which includes Chrysalis records, planet hollywood, MGM Studios and Grand Metropolitan pubs, Guy came to Vodafone 12 years ago as a Global Terminals and Consumer Marketing Director. Originally Guy ran an online content business called Vizzavi, a joint online content venture between French media company Vivendi and Vodafone. a decision to focus on mobile led to Vodafone owning the whole business and Guy moved with it which meant coming to newbury.
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workforce. it has now become a way of life for us.”
The most noticeable difference to the Vodafone hQ compared to a standard office is the way people meet. The old executive offices have been transformed into communal meeting rooms and coffee shops are present in all buildings so that people can hold quick informal meetings when needed.
These changes have helped Vodafone employees to work effectively together and now Vodafone is helping other businesses do the same, “Every day we have executives from large companies, public sector authorities and other organisations visit our campus to see what we have done and learn about how technology can help them through a similar transformation. We are such a popular destination that i have employed a team of tour guides to show people around. “
in the communityVodafone runs the ‘Take a Chance’ programme with the Education Business partnership for students from local schools, “We offer them the chance to work with committed Vodafone mentors in Year 10 and when they are older, we have apprenticeships and a graduate scheme available to our ‘Take a Chance’ students. it gives students an insight into the world of business and through mentoring and workshops, we can help build their self-confidence and equip them with some of the skills they will need to succeed, not just in business, but in the wider world.
For our employees who volunteer it gives them a real sense of belonging to the local community and the feedback i get from our staff is very positive indeed.”
Vodafone also supports many other local and national initiatives including JustTextGiving, an easier way for people to donate and raise money through text messaging, which was launched two years ago and has already attracted more than 70,000 fundraisers and over 17,000 charities. already 46 charities in the newbury area are using it to raise funds.
Vodafone have also created TecSOS handsets with Thames Valley partnership, which are specially adapted mobile phones that are used to help people who have experienced domestic violence, “TecSOS is a perfect example of how technology can be used to help people. Thames Valley police piloted the programme and it is now being used by 20 police forces across the uK bringing increased security and protection to nearly 2,000 people.”
4G and the future
With the introduction of 4G this year, Vodafone is gearing up for
one of its biggest developments yet, “We are very excited about the next generation of mobile internet services which is why we recently spent over £800m buying the mobile phone spectrum to support a great experience for our customers. 4G will bring high speed internet to 98% of the uK and give coverage to some rural areas that do not even have basic coverage.
One of the big step changes that personal users will notice is the difference that the new technology makes to watching videos on a mobile phone. For business users it will allow them to take their office with them wherever they go.”
Guy now looks to the future possibilities of Vodafone, “The work we are doing right now, in newbury and at our other locations in the uK, to radically change the way we work, is, i believe, one of the most important things i have done in business. We are blazing a trail for other organisations to follow.”
“The work we are doing right now, in Newbury and at our other locations in the UK, to radically change the way we work, is, I believe, one of the most important things I have done in business.”
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Lakie’s wedding oozed romance - a rose petal lined aisle, hundreds of candles and a palette of ivory and white blooms with lots of scented foliage, just perfect. We introduced the palest of pinks with a spray sweet avalanche rose and her favourite soft pink double lisianthus but only for her ‘girls’ the six beautiful bridesmaids and the buttonholes.
For Lakie, the wedding breakfast flowers had to be white. Round tables with an elegant, tall glass vase topped with stocks, roses, lily, lisianthus and orchids, again with garden foliage and trailing jasmine for a real statement across the room. More candles at low
Lakie Sidhu married
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at The Vineyard Stockcross After trying on a range of styles and narrowing it down to three key looks, Lakie decided upon the very gorgeous ‘Dabra’ – Blue by Enzoani. It is a fabulous tulle and lace dress with a pretty beaded belt. It looked stunning on Lakie’s tall figure and worked perfectly with her venue.
She accessorised the dress beautifully with a great ‘art deco’ style pearl headpiece from Tantrums and Tiaras. I was lucky enough to see her in person on the day and she looked so very happy and relaxed- the sign of a great dress.
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Karen listened to all of our requirements and used her outstanding talents to create the most beautiful floral
designs for our special day. My bridal bouquet was just stunning and the bridesmaids’ bouquets and wedding party button holes all complimented each other beautifully. She also created our table centre pieces which looked spectacular and dressed the room perfectly. We would not hesitate to recommend her.
level in silver votives, all clean lines softened with her favourite flowers.
She carried a bouquet of heavenly David Austin ‘Patience ‘roses with their multi petal peony appearance, spray avalanche, akito and phalaenopsis orchids with my favourites rosemary and myrtle, in a relaxed shape and bound in tulle to compliment her gorgeous dress.
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COLLEGE OPEN DAYS & LAMBING WEEKENDTHE BCA
OPEN WEEKENDSat 27th – Sun 28th April 2013 • 10am-4pm
Displays & events• Enter your dog in the
Dog Fun Show• Sheepdog and duck display• Ferret racing • Birds of prey flying
demonstrations• Equestrian displays • Sheep shearing show
Things to see and do• Newborn lambs• Flyball displays• Reptile House• Tractor and trailer rides• Dog Agility Displays• Shire horse cart rides
Other events• Farmers market
• Shopping Marquee
• Royal Counties Festival of Strength
• See our Wedding & Conference facilities
Tel: 0800 0711 666 • Visit: www.bca.ac.ukBCA, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 6QR
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among the events planned for this year, the Eco Committee will perform their new Eco Rap. The whole school will celebrate World Forestry Day, by opening the
biomass boiler to visitors and decorating our magnificent oak trees in a Tree Dressing ceremony.
a Biker’s Breakfast and
Swap Shop are also planned and the school will end the week with its own ‘Earth hour’.
Celebrating Green Weekgreen Week at curridge Primary school provides the school community with fun and educational activities which highlight the school’s commitment to sustainability and reinforce our eco status.
curridge Primary schoolcurridge, thatcham rg18 8dz01635 200486
fun and educational. . .
May Day atAlder Bridge Schoolcelebrate a traditional may day with maypole dancing at alder Bridge school on Monday 6th May. Craft activities, live music and a barbecue will complete festivities in the gardens of the
old Bridge house at aldermaston Wharf.
The following weekend why not come back to school? Take your place behind a desk at our Open Day on Saturday 11th May and experience our inspirational curriculum.
alder Bridge is a Steiner-Waldorf School for children aged 3 – 13, part of the largest independent education movement in the world with 33 Steiner-Waldorf schools in the uK and 1200 worldwide. as a result we have a warm and vibrant international community of families all sharing a common vision of childhood as a time of wonder and creativity.
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The exam shake-upExaminations are a way of life
for the modern school pupil.
At Kennet School, minor tests are used
regularly by subject teachers to measure
progress and help pupils understand the
way forward.
Externally set examinations at the end
of Year 9 are a thing of the past, though
Kennet continues to test pupils at this stage,
prior to them beginning GCSE options in
Year 10. There has been a proliferation of
examinations of pupils in Years 10, 11 and
the Sixth Form, largely due to the modular
nature of many subjects.
The new moves from Government to abolish
modular examinations will mean less minor
tests which disrupt
teaching and learning
in addition to being very
expensive in terms of
resources and time.
All GCSE and A Level examinations in
the near future will be sat by pupils at
the very end of the course. This will also
reduce the number of re-sits. The benefits
are clear, though some pupils, who do not
like final examinations, will find the new
regime less comfortable.
Kennet School will continue to give
every pupil great support to ensure good
preparation for examinations; we will
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OFSTED praise for Inkpen
Every child is special, cared for, challenged and develops to their full potential. Our pupils are making progress above the national average and our expectations of them are high.
Class sizes are small; typically 20 pupils and this allows us to focus on each child as an individual as well as supporting artistic and sporting endeavours.
Ofsted graded the school as good overall and outstanding for the behaviour and safety of pupils: “parents hold the school in high regard and feel that their children are getting the best possible start to their education.”
We are always happy to show prospective parents around. if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office: 01488 668219 or [email protected]
inkpen is no ordinary school. it is a beautiful rural school with the friendly and intimate atmosphere of an extended family.
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From playrooms to the people: moosicology launches in Berkshire
Moosicology’s creator Liisa henriksson says, “There has not been anything like this for parents who want their small children, from babyhood to eight, to learn real music skills. i was going to keep Moosicology as a home product but other parents kept insisting we start classes as somewhere to take their kids. The test groups have been fabulous and now we’re
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Berkshire’s own Les Misérables star talks to Buzz about what it is like to grow up on stage.
We sat down in the drama hall at St Bartholomew’s School, Newbury where Jayne has spent most of the day rehearsing with students in preparation for their evening performance.
Jayne is currently part of the musical touring show, ‘Movies and Musicals’, along with her co-performer, West End actor John Langley and musical director andrew Sackett. as part of the St Bartholomew’s show, Jane and John hosted workshops with 20 students to give them the opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes of a performance, “We spent five hours today doing exercises and rehearsals with the children to give them an understanding of what we have to do as they all want to go into this field. They have not had much time but they have done very well.”
Child starJayne is no stranger to performing as a child. at eight years old she was cast as the very first young Cosette for the opening night of Les Misérables at the Barbican Theatre, London in 1985. She has now been performing professional for over 30 years.
Born and raised in Beenham, Jayne always saw musical theatre as her calling and began
taking evening classes before the open audition for Les Misérables. performing to a large audience did not phase Jayne, “as you get older you get nervous because you are more aware of what you are doing but as a child i was quite fearless.”
Jayne believes performing from a young age helped her as an adult, “it is an unusual environment to be in and the quicker you can be comfortable with it the better. My
parents never pushed me; i just knew it was what i wanted to do. You have to be serious about it and prepared to put the effort and time in, especially now as you have to be skilled in all areas such as dancing, singing, and drama because of the style of shows that are on.”
Return to Les Misérables
Jayne went to Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead where she performed alongside Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet. at 16, Jayne went to the Guild hall School of Music & Drama for two years before returning to Les Misérables as the adult Cosette, making her the first and only actress to play both roles, “i think Les Misérables is my favourite performance to be in and “i dreamed a dream” is my favourite song to perform. From an audience’s point of view, i think it is the song they love to hear and you can tell it is what they have been waiting for when you perform it.”
Jayne and John have worked together for over a decade and met Andrew Sackett in 2008 where they became part of the musical touring show, “The Masters of the House” as well as “Movies and Musicals”. Find out more at www.moviesandmusicals.co.uk
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Jayne, aged nine, as young Cosette in Les Misérables (1985)Above : Jayne and John performing with St Bart’s students in February
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aPril
12 fri - 14 sun
all aBout gardening
neWBury
newbury showground, Berkshire
rg18 9Qz
10am – 5pm
Shop, learn, taste, practice, play and
be inspired. all about the Dogs Show
will be open on the Sat & Sun with
free admission for Garden Show
visitors. Tickets £9
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20 sat
Help for Heroes colossal
cake sale 2013
outside camp hopson, high street,
newbury
9am – 3pm
homemade cakes, jams, chutneys and
savoury bake goods on sale to raise
funds for injured servicemen and
women on their return to the uK.
www.helpforheroes.org.uk
20 sat rotary “know your blood
pressure day”
newbury town hall
10am - 2pm
The Rotary Club of newbury invite
the public to get their blood pressure
checked for free. Stroke Care for
newbury and West Berks will be
offering teas, coffees and cakes
upstairs between 10am and Midday.
www.newburyrotary.org
22 mon
forresters Hair and
beauty evening
langtree school, Woodcote
7pm for 7.30pm start
Raising money for helen & Douglas
house. Makeovers for lucky members
of the audience, a raffle and stalls selling
accessories. adults £10 (includes a glass
of wine) and under 18s £5. Tickets
from helen & Douglas shops in the
area, Langtree School or Forresters
hair Salons.
www.helenanddouglas.org.uk
25 thu - 27 sat
Happy birtHday,
mr sHakespeare
new era theatre, andover road,
Wash common
8pm – 10pm
a celebration of the work of England’s
greatest playwright to raise funds
for the new Era Building Extension
project. Tickets £8 from the Box Office
07919 916009.
www.neweraplayers.org
26 fri & 27 sat
rookwood garden sHow
10am – 4pm
Specialist spring plant fair with
lectures by a former Royal Gardener,
David howard, and stalls selling honey
bee products, clothes, climbing plants,
perennials, heuchera and more. adult
£5, Children free. Tickets for lectures
to be booked in advance on
01488 608676. proceeds to nSpCC
and British Red Cross
www.rookwoodhouse.co.uk
27 sat & 28 sun
tHe bca open weekend
hall Place, Burchetts green,
maidenhead, Berkshire sl6 6Qr
10am – 4pm
a fun day out for all the family.
£15 entry per car.
College open days and lambing
weekend.
www.bca.ac.uk
27 sat naomi House onesie walk
victoria Park, newbury
10am
Raising money for naomi house
& jacksplace. Choice of three walk
distances 1.5km, 4.5km and 8km. Wear
you onesies or pJs and meet us at the
bandstand!
Registration fee £10 for adults and
£5 for children.
www.naomihouse.org.uk
27 - 28 aPr4 - 6 may
amners farm lamBing
WeeKends
11am – 6pm
visit amners farm to see lambs
being born, enjoy pony rides, go
on the miniature railway, play
in the straw barn, take a tractor
and trailer tour of
the farm and much
more. Refreshments
and craft stalls also
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£6 adults,
£4.50 children,
£20 family (2 children, 2 adults)
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Preview and purchase The Clothes Shop’s extensive Spring and Summer range. Optional 2 or 3 course lunch with a glass of wine at £15 or £18 (to prebook lunch/afternoon tea call Esseborne 01264 736 444).Guest designer Maia from Tina Taylor
Ladies Open Day Monday 22 April 10am – 6pm At Esseborne Manor SP11 0ER
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23rd St George’s Day
May1st May Day
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27th Spring Bank holiday
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26 sun berksHire country fayre 2013
amners farm Burghfield rg30 3ue
9am - 5pm
Great day out for the whole family raising money for Berkshire Young Farmers. Loads to see and do with craft and food marquees, trade stands, fun fair, dog show and more!
adults £6, Children and Concessions £3. Family tickets (2+2) £15, under 5’s FREE
For more details call Lydia 07733 325110 or email [email protected]
28 sun tHe blade abseil
reading
10.30am – 4.30pm
abseil 140ft from the tallest building in the area and help us to raise funds for the work of Red Cross in West Berkshire. £15 to register with minimum sponsorship of £100.
www.redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/
Events/Challenge-and-social-events
may
4 sat - 6 monlive craft festival
mapledurham house, nr reading rg4 7tr
10am – 5pm
Dedicated to the showing and selling of work from the Country’s leading artists/Craftmakers, creating a unique Festival that will keep you returning year after year. adult £4.90 Senior £4.40 Child 8 - 16 yrs £1.50 Family 2 adults up to 3 Children £11.30. Contact [email protected]
Tel. 01235 538 134
9 thu rotary “fun cHarity golf day”
donnington valley golf club, rg14 3Bg
7.45am
Teams of four £200 includes full handicap stableford competition with breakfast and 2 course meal. in aid of parkinson’s uK newbury & District Branch. Call Trevor Gibbons 01635 254123 or Kevin Mosley 0118 9811851 to sign up.
www.newburyrotary.org
Contact [email protected] and find us on Facebook
Fun and informal drop-in parent-toddler music group in Newbury
1st Saturday of the month at the
Corn Exchange, term time only
Every Thursday @ St George's Church,
Wash Common - 9.45am
Action songs, finger rhymes, musical instruments, bubbles
and our special squeaky puppets!
£4 for one child, £1 for siblings - no need to book
or pay in advance
11 sat the West BerKshire mencaP Barn dance
folly farm, West ilsley
7.00pm - 11.30pm
West Berkshire Mencap are holding a fundraising Barn Dance. Come along and enjoy a lively, traditional event with the family. The evening includes entertainment and filled jacket potatoes, as well as a licensed bar and a raffle throughout the evening. adult £14.00, Children: £6.00 and Family: (2 +2) £35 these prices include Filled Jacket potatoes and salad.
zoe or Emily on 01635 41464
12 sun rotary “annual cHarity sponsored walk”
inkpen village hall, rg17 9Qh
11am
Walks start between 11am and 12.30pm. Choice of 5 or 8 mile routes taking the highest point in SE England at Walbury hill. Raise money for your favourite charity, club or school. Contact [email protected] or 01488 658540www.newburyrotary.org
17 fri charity raceday
newbury racecourse rg14 7nz
11.30am – 4.55pm (last race)
Champagne reception at noon. To raise money for Scope and Sia. Tickets £100.
To book contact 020 76197271 by May 3.
20 mon ladies lunch cluB
esseborne manor, hurstbourne tarrant sP11 0er
£24 inclusive of 4 course lunch at 1pm.
fashion - vintage to revival. Guest speaker ann howes, from The Clothes Shop, 12 pound Street, newbury RG14 6aa
to book 01264 736444
26 sun Bayer 10K run
Fun run for 5 to 15 year olds prior to the main race. Raise money for naomi house and Jack’s place.
Tel. 01635 30267
Register online at www.bayer.co.uk
30 sat stroke care teas, coffees and cakes morning
st nicolas church hall, rg14 5hg
10am - 12pm
all invited. Free entry.
www.strokecarenewbury.org
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A warm welcome awaits you atThe White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn is open seven days a weekfrom 11.00am until 11.00pm
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Indigo Bay Indian Restaurant
Award winning authentic Indian cuisine for the whole family
n Varied choice of curries from mild to spicy
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01635 3500054-55 Bartholomew StreetNewbury, RG14 5QA
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Waitrose Favourite Foodie Pub.
Built 1642 an original Oxfordshire country inn.
Flagstone floors, Inglenook fireplaces, low timbered ceilings.
Great food, great service.
Observer Food Monthly’s “Best Sunday Luncheon”.
“The greatest regret is wasting 47 years before discovering the Crooked Billet” Matthew Norman, Daily Telegraph food critic.
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A warm welcome awaits you atThe White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn is open seven days a weekfrom 11.00am until 11.00pm
Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 0HW01488 657545 - whitehartinnhamsteadmarshall.co.uk
Chocolate Fondant Recipe
Method1. Melt chocolate and butter
over a bain marie until all the butter has infused with the chocolate.
2. In a mixer (or using handheld electric whisk), mix the sugar, the egg yolk and the egg until pale light and fluffy.
3. Mix in chocolate and butter until smooth, then gently fold in the flour.
4. Once all the ingredients are well mixed, rest for 30 mins.
5. Butter 4 metal rings, then dip into cocoa powder and knock off any residue cocoa.
6. Fill the mixture half way up the rings and if possible rest for another 30 mins.
7. Place in a pre-heated oven at 175˚C and cook for 7-9 mins.
To serve we suggesT. . .
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carefully and dress with ice cream and
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Ingredients 75g dark chocolate, 75g unsalted butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk
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8. Carefully take out from the oven and allow to cool slightly (30 seconds) until you can remove the
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Now local company Tasty are introducing the Brazilian treat to West Berkshire and can deliver the sweet, homemade delights to homes within 10 miles of Newbury and come in a variety of tantalising flavours such as almond, coconut, pineapple, mint and pistachio.
The perfect confectionary for parties, picnics or just for watching a good movie at home.
Our website is currently under construction so please contact us via 07511 770526 to order or for more information. We also provide savoury snacks such as
chicken parcels, dry-cod balls and kibes.
Brigadeiros were created in the 1940s by the wife of a brigadier. The traditional recipe of milk chocolate dough coated in fine chocolate has remained unchanged ever since.
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The White Hart Inn
The warm welcome is afforded by the general manager andrew and his bar team supporting the incredibly talented chef, Darren. Be in no doubt, this chef can really cook. On the menu are a host of classic pub specials; fish and chips, beef burger, very slow cooked beef suet pudding, honey and mustard gammon and, showing the provenance of Darren’s Roux Brothers’ trained
Eighteen months ago Stella Coulthurst, with a gust of commercial acumen, genuine enthusiasm and a perfect knack for knowing what a successful country pub should be like, turned around a rather lacklustre pub into a real success story.
roots, a table d’hôte menu of sea bass filet , duck breast , confit of lamb shoulder and Mediterranean vegetable cannelloni.
We ordered a simply delicious pair of starters comprising of seared scallops wrapped in smoked salmon and grilled goat’s cheese with vintage beetroots and radishes. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and well presented in an unfussy manner.
The main event
The Sunday roast beckoned and what follows is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. it was the finest roast beef i have ever eaten in any pub,
slow cooked overnight and served with fresh roast potatoes, buttered slow cooked carrots and sublime creamy leeks. The roast pork was equally tremendous and the crackling served on the side was crunchy and packed with flavour. The ales are local and well kept and the wine list is sensibly priced and shows some intelligent sourcing.
For your sweet tooth
pudding was a real treat. Lardy cake with a butterscotch sauce is a new twist on a long lost favourite, as was the excellent chocolate fondant oozing with chocolate from its fluffy shell.
We paired these puddings with a glass of a silky smooth 1928 Maury Solera, a fortified wine and a reasonably priced but wholly decadent finale. The White hart inn should become West Berkshire’s shrine of Sunday lunches.
A warm welcome awaits you atThe White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn is open seven days a weekfrom 11.00am until 11.00pm
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The key to a successful
day outfit this spring
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It may still be cold but spring
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Layered tunics and dresses,
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The prom can be a very exciting time for girls and it is important to get your preparation started early to avoid high costs and disappointment. Many hairdressers, dress shops and beauty salons will offer a free consultation so you can talk through your ideas with a specialist.
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in a free consultation prior to the day) and finishes with a shape and polish for the nails.
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Volleyball is a sport that
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experience are welcome.
Juniors – 10am to 12pm
Adults – 12pm to 2pm
If you cannot make it, please turn
up to our Tuesday club night 7.15
at Trinity School.
We are looking for teams to play at our friendly
summer tournament on Saturday 15th June. For more
information please contact Sue on 07881 677634
or see our website newburyvolleyballclub.co.uk or
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dry skin
Our skin produces a natural barrier with skin cells, water and fats, which help to retain moisture and protect against infection or damage.
Eczema and dermatitis are very common and can be very uncomfortable, causing itching, rashes and sometimes bleeding. in the uK, one in five children and one in twelve adults have eczema.
There are many different ways to try and relieve the symptoms from doctor prescribed steroid creams to applying ice packs to the affected area. The most effective self prevention method for eczema is to moisturise a
With skin conditions such as eczema, your skin may not be producing as much fats and oils needed so the barrier is not as strong.
minimum of twice a day, morning and night, and also following a shower and doing the washing up.
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Winter is over and many of us are now thinking of taking a holiday. This may include either taking your pet with you or having it cared for while you are away.
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alternatively, you may decide to kennel your pet. always check the kennels reputation beforehand and visit them to make sure you are happy with the standard of the premises and staff. professional kennels will require proof of your pet’s up-to-date vaccination records. Kennels can be noisy places, so make sure this is not going to be too stressful for your pet.
low cost optiona low cost option is to ask your friends or neighbours to look after your pet while you are away. if they are happy to do
this, make sure they have your vets contact details. if you do not have pet insurance and treatment is needed whilst you are away, check with your vet to see if they are happy for you to make payment on your return. a weekend trial with the prospective friend or neighbour is a good idea, as you will then have time to make alternative arrangements if necessary.
it is a good idea to change your pet’s tag to the person’s details that is caring for them as you may not be contactable or too far away to deal with a difficult situation.
PetmindersIf you decide to hire a pet minder make sure they are insured and allow time to meet them beforehand. Good pet minders will also want to meet you and your pet first. The added benefit of hiring a pet minder to your home is that it will be looked after. They are professionals and your pet is their priority.
Planning is the key to preparing for a relaxing holiday for you and your pet. The key things to remember are:
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if you decide to take your pet with you there are plenty of holiday resorts within the uK that accommodate well-behaved pets. a socialised animal will tolerate the stress of travelling, but it is a good idea to get them used to it from a young age. a good quality pet carrier makes the journey safer. it is also worthwhile to check your breakdown cover to ensure it will transport your pet in case of a breakdown.
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Want to take your first steps on the property ladder?Wondering if your children can afford to fly the nest?
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Visit: newbury.co.uk/iwantahomeCall: 01635 555777Email: [email protected]
NewburyWed 17th April (4pm-8pm)Newbury College, RG14 7TDDidcotWed 10th April (4pm-8pm)Didcot Civic Hall, OX11 7JN
Come to one of our FREE First time buyer events and let us help you find the way.In association with other local partners.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
Feel free to browse our stands and attend our presentations
Workshop and showroom at Akorn Kitchens Ltd3 The Paddock, Hambrige Road, Newbury RG14 5TQ
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We can also supply Bedroom and Home study units too! The
MiserBy MolièreAdapted by Martin Sherman A sparkling new version of a comedy classic!
Comedy
Thursday 11 April to Saturday 18 May
Box Office 01635 46044www.watermill.org.ukThe Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE
Tickets £25 to £14
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The Newbury Twin Town Association (NTTA) is run by a committee of volunteers who arrange an annual programme of events between the towns. Members of all ages are welcome and the NTTA currently have around 120 members. Find out how to join at www.newburytwintown.org.uk
The Mediterranean town of
Bagnols-sur-Cèze is located in the
South of France. Rich in heritage,
the town is home to many
museums, archaeological sites
and Cotes du Rhone Vineyards.
Most famously, it sits in the heart
of the beautiful pays-du-Gard,
best known for the 1,000-year-
old pont du Gard aqueduct, built
by the Romans to bring water
to nimes.
The town is easily accessible by
air, with airports located nearby,
or you could even try driving
there which will take you around
a day to a day-and-a-half.
Braunfels, newbury’s oldest twin, is one of Lahn-Dill’s oldest inhabited places. The town was built around a ‘fairytale’ castle that was home to the Counts of Solms-Braunfels for more than 800 years and is open throughout the year to the public. as well as being a bustling market place,
the town is also a scenic getaway and has even been given the status of climate resort with many saying a visit to the towns will leave you feeling relaxed and healthier.
This year, newbury and Braunfels celebrate their 50th anniversary of their twinning. The nTTa have arranged for 60 visitors from Braunfels to come to newbury, as well as trip to Braunfels planned next year for newbury residents.
TrAvel To Newbury’s
newbury’s newest twin can be found nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites, northern italy. There are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the italian culture with museums and galleries in abundance. Take advantage of the cheap car hire and explore the province of Belluno, with its opportunities for riding, sailing, climbing, walking, skiing, fishing, and hang gliding. Or just drive up into the mountains and enjoy breathtaking views from some of the roads where the original 1969 version of “The italian Job” was filmed.
FeltreITALY (2002)
‘Twinning’ between two towns was
originally formed following world
war II to help promote harmony
between european countries.
BraunfelsGERMANY (1963)
Located an hour-and-a-half’s drive from the Channel ports of Calais and Dunkirk is newbury’s Belgium twin. Despite its size, Eeklo has lots to offer and is fortunately located 30km away from tourist magnets, Bruges and Ghent, as well as the bustling city of antwerp, just 40km away.
The town itself is the centre for Belgium ballooning enthusiasts with an annual hot air balloon gathering during the last week end of July.
This year a trip has been organised for a newbury youth group to visit Eeklo as well as a visit from Eeklo’s rugby club who will be playing matches in Thatcham and Winchester during their stay.
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Alonzo and Molly the MermaidBy debbie Kelly
The first in a series of children’s books, Greenham author Debbie Kelly introduces a new superhero, Alonzo the Chicken, to the unsuspecting public.
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The first of six, ‘Alonzo and Molly the Mermaid’ tells the story of gadget-loving Alonzo who comes to the rescue of his friend Molly after she is kidnapped by pirates.
The books are dyslexic friendly and aimed at children aged six and older. Debbie Kelly, a former sales representative from Newbury, says “Alonzo was invented for my nephew. When he was little I used to
make up stories about this crazy chicken and he would squeal with delight. So I thought I would write them down. I am half way through the second, Alonzo and his friends have a lot of exciting adventures ahead.”
Published by Digital Leaf and available from Waterstones Newbury.
Pub Walks near HungerfordBy alex milne-White
As we head into spring, now is the perfect time to go for long walks and explore the countryside.
In this book, author Alex Milne-White brings together a collection of walks that begin in Hungerford or within five miles of the idyllic Berkshire town.
All of the walks start, finish or include a pub along the way and distances vary between 3 to 7 miles.
The area covered in this book includes some beautiful countryside, varied terrain and many picturesque villages, making for some excellent walks. There are also a surprising number of good pubs to satisfy the walker’s
thirst or hunger. There is wildlife to look out for too, in particular Red Kites have made this area their home, so keep an eye out for them gliding above the fields on your travels.
Alex Milne-White has lived in Hungerford for five years and owns and runs The Hungerford Bookshop with his wife.
Available from The Hungerford Bookshop www.hungerfordbookshop.co.uk, The White Horse Bookshop and Waterstone’s Newbury
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A brief history of
Sitting on the banks of the river Kennet, the Parish of Kintbury has a vast and varied history despite its size.
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archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence of ancient settlements and even the remains of a Roman bath house showing that Kintbury has been on the map for centuries. in the Domesday Book in 1086, Kintbury is described in terms of its two manors, three mills and a mixed population of villagers, smallholders and serfs.
The parish church of St Mary’s has been a constant feature of the village since the early twelfth century and is the oldest building in the village. parts have been added over the centuries including the brick Lady Chapel in 1713 and the vestry in 1905, and work still continues today. The church was the first place to provide education in the village with the regular Sunday School until St Mary’s School was founded in 1831.
part in historyKintbury has been involved in many events in British history. peasants from Kintbury were involved in the ‘Great Rumour’ of 1377 and the Blue Ball, which is still a working public house today, was the headquarters of some of the ringleaders during the agricultural riots of 1830. The village also lies on the route the parliamentary soldiers took in 1643, on their way to fight the king at the First Battle of newbury.
Looking to the futureKintbury parish Council devised a parish plan in 2008 which will help the community and local businesses reach a shared vision of Kintbury. The plan looks at the environment, transport, building development, youth and the
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Sunday 14th July
Carnival Parade from 2pm
Carnival Fete 12pm – 6pm
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Carnival Parade
Many exciting entries – prizes for the best
Local schools and businesses
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Starts at 2.00pm in Pound Street then
Bartholomew Street, Northbrook Street,
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Finishes at Park Way next to Victoria
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