Thatcham Connections - Issue 33

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Dr Jeeves celebrates his5th year at Newbury

MarketPlace Dental LoungeHaving travelledextensively in theyear 2011, Dr Jeeveshas kept updatedon exciting newtechnologies.This could be exactly thenews many patents who needdental implants have beenwaiting for.

Introduction of the use ofHuman Growth Factors (HGF)in some of his treatmentregimes is giving predictableresults. The versatiletechnology HGF is used toenhance and accelerate naturalhealing of soft and hard tissue.The technology is used toincrease the bone quality andthe mass surrounding dentalimplants.

Whilst this specific treatmentHGF has been used inFinland and U.S.A. in dentalprocedures for nearly adecade, Dr Jeeves is delightedto now be able to offer it tohis patients in the NewburyMarketPlace Dental Lounge.

Before and after picturesshowing how a dentalimplant can transform aperson’s appearance.

Mrs Sarah-JaneBeattie was recentlytrained for HGFextraction procedure.

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Full registration in Finland & England.Member InternationalTeam for Implantology (ITI).

Dr. Jeeves finds solutionsto all dental problems atthe Newbury MarketPlace

Dental Lounge

Dr Jeevana Subasinghe(Dr. Jeeves) is anestablished dentist inNewbury.He has 20 years of experience and holds fullprofessional registrations to practice DentalSurgery in both Finland and in the U.K.

He brings to Newbury extremely valuableknowledge from working relationships whichhe has with prominent clinicians and clinicsin Finland and Switzerland – where the verylatest and state of the art technology is used.

Under one roof all disciplines of Dentistryare performed and all solutions and optionsoffered - ‘All treatments, one responsibility’.

Apart from routine dental care andhygiene, the following are also included:cosmetic dentistry,implantology,orthodontics,prosthodontics(dentures), rootcanal therapy, oralsurgery, treatmentof advanced guminfections, guidedtissue regeneration,bone grafting, teethwhitening and nonsurgical wrinklesoftening withBotulinum toxin-A.

As you would expect, Newbury MarketPlaceDental Lounge is one of the most modernsurgeries in the country - impeccably clean,functional and of course equipped with themost up-to-date diagnostic tools. It is BUPAaccredited and all work is guaranteed.

Dr. Jeeves firmly believes in allocating hispatients very generous time intervals. Heknows the importance of getting to knowhis patients and how vital it is to gain theirconfidence - then together they can achieveoutstanding results. He has much experiencein treating nervous children and adults alike,also patients with special care needs.

He runs a very flexible approachto the timing of appointments- evening and weekendappointments can easily bearranged.

ContentsSudoku 8Glamour Feature 16/17Quiz - Musicals 20Wordsearch 25Childrens’ Challenge 27Warm up for Winter 32Book Review 42Recipe 46Fuel Efficiency 48Neighbourhood Watch 50Last Minute Gadgets 52Fuel Efficiency Tips 58Codeword 60Answers 63Gardening Page 68Handy Numbers 77

Dear Readers

Welcome to issue 33.

A very, very, warm welcome to everyone. Yes, this issue covers Christmas! Ihope you will find several things in the following pages which will make yourpresent buying easier. Don’t forget that a hairdressing visit or a reflexologysession, as well of course as the other skin and facial ‘opportunities ofenhancement,’ would be perfect gifts for many people.

I am constantly trying to think of ways we can improve this publication. Do pleaselet me know what you think about it - what you like - what you don’t like - and whatyou would like to see more of - or something totally new. Please email me:[email protected]. I would be most grateful.

Quite often an advertiser will say to me that he is doing very well but not totallysure how many leads came from the magazine, so please can I remind you to tellany advertiser who you may call that you saw his or her advertisement inThatcham Connections. In this way you will help ensure the success and future ofour magazine. Thank you.

My special thanks go to Artesano for letting us use their knitting pattern (page 56).I think there could be quite a few beginners out there, like myself, who will now beencouraged to pick up a needle (or two) and give it a go.

All best wishes for a peaceful Festive Season. I do hope you can enjoy time withfamily and friends and be able to have a good break from the usual routine ofdaily life - at least for a few days.

WELCOME

Editor:Ursula Aitken

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P.S A little update: starting at the head of the household, DH (darling husband)has enjoyed playing a ‘bit’ of golf recently - sometimes I think it is a bit more thana ’bit’ but the great thing is he enjoys it and comes back refreshed! DD is settlinginto a new job teaching in London and missing her year 6’s at Goring. DS is sobusy in London that we do not see him so much - having said that, he popped intoday, unexpectedly, for lunch which was a treat. I am very much looking forwardto having the whole family home for Christmas.

DISCLAIMERWhilst every care has been taken to ensurethat data in this publication is accurate,neither the publisher nor it’s editorialcontributors can accept any liability to anyparty for loss or damage caused by errorsor omissions resulting from negligence,accident or any other case. ThatchamConnections does not officially endorseany advertising material included withinthis publication. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in any retrievalsystems or transmitted in any form, withoutprior permission of the publisher.




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Jo Ted, Family Practitioner at GardnerLeader discusses the welcomealternatives to court proceedingsduring a divorce.

The breakdown of a relationship is notsomething that anyone would wish forand is often the last resort after longdrawn out experiences. Bitter feelingsand often shattered communications canlead to a very sour ending torelationships.

Clients often consider using solicitors asa last resort; in an ideal world, disputesought to be resolved amicably betweenparties, but sadly this is not often thecase. Developing clear boundaries and aset out structure can often make theharsh reality of a divorce a little easier.Nobody enjoys fighting it out in courts,which can often be a very upsetting,unnerving process and also anexpensive process.

Solicitors who are members of Resolutioncan often help with such situations.Resolution members subscribe to a code ofconduct which encourages and promotesnegotiation and mediation as a first step.

Encouragingly for families from April thisyear, all disputes relating to familybreakdowns, excluding domestic violenceissues, are referred to mediation before anycourt application can be issued.Mediation is designed to assist clients toreach decisions regarding their disputes in anon contentious way. A little like a referee,mediation allows each party to air theirgrievances in a controlled and safeenvironment and to try to reach a settlementthat suits both parties; often this can result inan amicable divorce without the need forcontested court proceedings. The Court isthen only used to record agreementsreached.

Another process to resolve family disputeresolution is the use of Collaborative law.This process is similar to Mediation exceptthat each party has their own Solicitor toadvise and support them and the parties andtheir legal representatives attend round tablemeetings together.

If clients are truly honest with themselves,nobody would enjoy “fighting it out in court”and the other options available can reducestress and pressure and hopefully resolveissues amicably which is especially importantif children are involved.

Gardner Leader has specialists in bothMediation and Collaborative Law and wouldbe happy to give you advice on any of theabove. If you would like to discuss this withany of our experienced team please contactGardner Leader on 01635 508080.

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I have decided to hang up myprofessional trainers at Christmas. Thismeans that I shall no longer bepractising as a Sports’ MassagePractitioner and Personal Trainer here inWoolhampton. I shall of course,continue to keep up my own fitness. Bythe time you read this article I will havecycled and walked the Kennet and Avoncanal as well as started learning to row.

Sports’ Massage is physicallydemanding and I feel that my body hasbehaved beautifully to date but I don’twant to push it now that I have reachedthat milestone birthday. Let’s just saythat the trains have suddenly become alittle cheaper to travel on.Being me though, this also doesn’t meanthat I haven’t got a new venture up mysleeve.

I am returning to my arts’ routes. Overthe last year I have been hand paintingceramics and am now going to be doingthis full time. I’ve had such fun with this,so it’s a now or never scenario! I handpaint serving dishes, jugs and bowls andhave a limited selection of fun plates andmugs for children. I am also offeringsome large Christmas serving dishes aswell as some hand painted Christmasbaubles.

The website is up and running:www.blueheartceramics.com

Theresa Wright returns to her Arts’ routes and launches Blue Heart Ceramics

Please go and have a look - I welcome allcomments and I hope you like it!

You can see a few of my pieces at:

Greys’ Cheese Shop in Pangbourne

L Interiors in Chapel Row

Kitchen Designs Limited in theBroadway in Thatcham.

I shall also be at the following ChristmasFairs:

Elstree School:Friday 21st October - morning

Brockhurst & Marlston:Monday 14th November - evening

Pangbourne College:Saturday 3rd December - morning

Glenvale Nurseries:Sunday 4th December – morning

I want to thank everyone who has read,enjoyed and often commented on, myregular health articles and hope very muchto see you at one of the above fairs.

Theresa WrightBlue Heart Ceramics

www.blueheartceramics.comemail: [email protected]

Please see page 38

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It’s that time of year again. Theannual office get-together andaccepting more invites to nightsout with the girls than you couldever possibly attend.

Christmas is great, but all thatsocialising can become stressfuland a packed diary means less time toprepare for those all important dates. So,what you really need is an easy, effectiveand well-planned beauty routine that’sgoing to save you hours getting ready,guarantee you’ll look gorgeous and ensurethat you’re the centre of attention - for allthe right reasons.

Being transformed from dingy to dazzlingdoesn’t have to take long, but preparationis certainly essential.

Book hair appointments well in advance;it’s the busiest time of year for stylists anda marvelous mane is a must-haveaccessory. As great as it is to try out a newlook, be cautious around the holidayseason - hair disasters are sure to kill partyspirit! Instead stick to a look that you knowsuits you and that’s easy to manage -leave the re-styles until the new year.

Cold winter days, centrally heated roomsand the usual bouts of seasonal flu canplay havoc with your skin, leaving it dull,dry and lifeless. So it’s a good time to takenotice of your skin type and invest in aroutine that will leave it glowing.

Dry, sensitive types suffer more in thewinter and need to be regularly

moisturised. Apply a day cream in themorning and a ‘heavier’ night cream in theevening to keep moisture levels topped up.

Oily skin shouldn’t be neglected. It tooneeds moisturising - a ‘light’ product worksbest, and should be used twice daily.

Combination skin must be managed usinga specially formulated range, in order tobalance the dry and oily sections of theface.

Don’t forget the delicate eye area too - usean eye cream daily to avoid wrinkles.

With hair styled and skin prepped, its timeto find your perfect party make-up look.

It’s a good idea to take advantage of thefree makeovers offered by most of the topbeauty brands at your local departmentstore. Having a specialist consultant offertheir expertise when it comes to the wayyou apply your make-up can result in agreat new look for you. After all, it’s soeasy to become stuck in a make-up rut.And you get to try out the products beforeyou buy.

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Establishing what you want from yourcosmetics means that you can find theright ones for you. Long lastingfoundations, lengthening mascaras andvibrant lipsticks work wonders for evening,and will help keep you looking great intothe small hours.

And finally, get your nails looking aspolished as you are. Repair breakage andreinforce damage to the nail surface with astrengthening treatment. File and shapebefore applying lashings of colour. Or, for areally fashion-forward look, try the latesttrend - nail wraps. They’re cute, creative,fun and perfect for a party.

With everything now in place to make youlook fabulous, all that’s left to do is enjoyevery minute of the best time of year andmake this Christmas one to remember.

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Can you rememberthe last time youclimbed a tree?I still have fond memories of the funmy sister and I had, as children,climbing the trees in our garden.We used to build forts – fromplanks our Dad had carefullyput aside for a project he wasplanning. We would pretendthe tree was our spacerocket, have tea parties withthe fairies (who lived in thetree) and although we gaineda few bumps, bruises and scrapesalong the way, we were happy andfree to discover a different perspectiveof the world. I often wonder how many ofour children will grow up withoutevery having climbed a tree?

Children naturally love toclimb. At Jubilee DayNursery children not onlyhave opportunities topractice their climbingskills on low branches oftrees, they are encouragedscramble over logs, climbover the farm gates, negotiatetheir own way around theobstacle course, climb on the swing by

the stream or clamber up thebank. All these activitieshelp children gainconfidence in their ownabilities. By providing an

environmentwhich

encouragesand supportschildren in taking saferisks, learn the

consequences of theiractions and discovering

new adventures, helpschildren gain an understanding

of their own skills and abilities. The joythey experience when they succeed witha challenge and proudly announce ‘I can do

it’ is just delightful.

Just as you probably value yourspecial childhood memories – atJubilee Day Nursery we believeoutdoor play experiences to beinvaluable to a child’s development.

These experiences will probably formsolid childhood memories for them too.

With access to over 40 acres of beautifulWest Berkshire countryside, Jubilee DayNursery has a wealth of stunning outdoor

facilities which enrich the children’slearning experiences all year round. Springis all about discovering new life, bluebellsin Roughwood, the ducklings & chickshatching and the excitement at the newarrival of lambs, kids (the goat kind) andcalves.

Summer means splashing in thestream, building dens,

climbing trees andplaying in the

sunshine. Whenautumn comesaround, thechildren lookforward topicking

blackberries ontheir trips to

Roughwood, findingspider webs sparkling

with dew, hunting forladybirds and

kickingthe leavesas theybegin tofall.Winterishelpingto feedthe animals,using a stickto draw patternsin the frost, crunching the ice in thepuddles and if we are really lucky makingsnow angels, building snowmen and igloos.

Through careful planning, guidance andencouragement from our experiencedpractitioners our children spend qualitytime, every day, playing outside. Herethey have the privilege of space and thefreedom to run freely in the paddocks,

exploring the naturalworld around them.These rich and variedexperiences helpchildren gainconfidence, self esteemand independence. They

learn team work, howto negotiate and solve a

problem on their own. Allthese skills help to prepare

children for their transition intoschool and for their life.

Jubilee Day Nursery is extremelyproud of the facilities andquality of care which it is able toprovide. If you would like yourchild to be a part of this amazinglearning adventure or need moreinformation, then please do nothesitate in contacting our NurseryManager, Lesley Thompson on01189701600 or visit our website:www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk

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Climbing Treesin Roughwood…



Can you rememberthe last time youclimbed a tree?I still have fond memories of the funmy sister and I had, as children,climbing the trees in our garden.We used to build forts – fromplanks our Dad had carefullyput aside for a project he wasplanning. We would pretendthe tree was our spacerocket, have tea parties withthe fairies (who lived in thetree) and although we gaineda few bumps, bruises and scrapesalong the way, we were happy andfree to discover a different perspectiveof the world. I often wonder how many ofour children will grow up withoutevery having climbed a tree?

Children naturally love toclimb. At Jubilee DayNursery children not onlyhave opportunities topractice their climbingskills on low branches oftrees, they are encouragedscramble over logs, climbover the farm gates, negotiatetheir own way around theobstacle course, climb on the swing by

the stream or clamber up thebank. All these activitieshelp children gainconfidence in their ownabilities. By providing an

environmentwhich

encouragesand supportschildren in taking saferisks, learn the

consequences of theiractions and discovering

new adventures, helpschildren gain an understanding

of their own skills and abilities. The joythey experience when they succeed witha challenge and proudly announce ‘I can do

it’ is just delightful.

Just as you probably value yourspecial childhood memories – atJubilee Day Nursery we believeoutdoor play experiences to beinvaluable to a child’s development.

These experiences will probably formsolid childhood memories for them too.

With access to over 40 acres of beautifulWest Berkshire countryside, Jubilee DayNursery has a wealth of stunning outdoor

facilities which enrich the children’slearning experiences all year round. Springis all about discovering new life, bluebellsin Roughwood, the ducklings & chickshatching and the excitement at the newarrival of lambs, kids (the goat kind) andcalves.

Summer means splashing in thestream, building dens,

climbing trees andplaying in the

sunshine. Whenautumn comesaround, thechildren lookforward topicking

blackberries ontheir trips to

Roughwood, findingspider webs sparkling

with dew, hunting forladybirds and

kickingthe leavesas theybegin tofall.Winterishelpingto feedthe animals,using a stickto draw patternsin the frost, crunching the ice in thepuddles and if we are really lucky makingsnow angels, building snowmen and igloos.

Through careful planning, guidance andencouragement from our experiencedpractitioners our children spend qualitytime, every day, playing outside. Herethey have the privilege of space and thefreedom to run freely in the paddocks,

exploring the naturalworld around them.These rich and variedexperiences helpchildren gainconfidence, self esteemand independence. They

learn team work, howto negotiate and solve a

problem on their own. Allthese skills help to prepare

children for their transition intoschool and for their life.

Jubilee Day Nursery is extremelyproud of the facilities andquality of care which it is able toprovide. If you would like yourchild to be a part of this amazinglearning adventure or need moreinformation, then please do nothesitate in contacting our NurseryManager, Lesley Thompson on01189701600 or visit our website:www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk

Jubilee Day NurseryPaddock ViewRectory RoadPadworth CommonReading RG7 4JD

Climbing Treesin Roughwood…









When long nights and frosty morningsmake it feel as if winter is never going toend, it’s time to cosy up with a blazing fire,warm radiators or a welcoming stove.Katherine Sorrell’s ideas for overhaulingyour heating will help you make it throughtill next summer…There’s no doubt that we’re all going to bethinking carefully about how we heat ourhomes this coming winter – and sensiblemeasures such as good insulation, draughtexcluders and thermostats will help keepboth costs and CO2 emissions down. Butno matter how many extra jumpers we puton, there’s bound to come a time when wecan’t do without some form of homeheating. And since we’ve got to pay for it,we might as well make sure that it’s asefficient and attractive as possible.First: the traditional fireplace. Many of ushave one and it’s usually a focal point of aliving room – despite the fact that open firesare shockingly poor heat producers,operating at around just 15-20% energyefficiency. If your fireplace as a whole isunappealing (whether or not you want touse the fire as a form of heating), you canusually update it relatively easily just bychanging the surround, hearth and/ormantelpiece: altering the colours, materialsand proportions really does make a world ofdifference.If you haven’t got a chimney, though, thegood news is that you can still have a fire.Balanced flue gas fires require a gas supplyand an outside wall on which to mount thefire, while powerflue (or fan flue) gas fireshave the same requirements, and alsoneed mains electricity. No outside wall? Noproblem. Electric fires can be usedregardless of chimneys, flues and outsidewalls, and can look surprisingly attractivecompared to the ghastly models of old. Andsome gas fires use a catalytic converter toturn combustion gases into harmless

carbon dioxide, so no flue is required.Because no energy is lost through the flue,they are also 100% heat-efficient.The big news in heating at the moment,however, is the wood-burning stove. Inlooks alone, they’re huge attention-grabbers: traditional styles have timelessappeal, while hole-in-the-wall orcentrepiece versions fit wonderfully into amodern setting. And by burning wood fromsustainable, local sources you’re notincreasing your carbon emissions (for moreinformation, go to www.nef.org.uk/logpile).Last, but not least, if you’ve got centralheating, don’t forget your radiators. Arethey giving off enough heat for the room?You can help prevent heat loss – especiallyon an outside wall – by fitting tin foil (orspecial radiator reflectors) behind them toreflect the heat back in. But if they’re simplynot effective enough then considerreplacing them with a more powerfulversion, perhaps in a dramatic modernstyle or in a classic column shape. They’renot cheap, but they are both practical andgood-looking, and will last you many longwinters yet to come.

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• Feature walls mayno longer be cuttingedge, but they’re stillgood looking: paintone wall of a livingroom or bedroom inwarm, boldlycoloured emulsion –it’s easy enough topaint over again ifyou get bored with it.

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of whipped cream or crème fraiche and aof whipped cream or crème fraiche and aof whipped cream or crème fraiche and aof whipped cream or crème fraiche and a

small cup of black coffee.small cup of black coffee.small cup of black coffee.small cup of black coffee.

Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas 4. Grease and base line a 23cm (9in) spring-formtin with greaseproof paper.

Place the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl and beat together until paleand fluffy. Gradually beat in the egg yolks then stir in the melted chocolate. Fold in theground almonds and plain flour.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Beat about one third of the whites into the chocolatemixture then gently fold in the rest with a metal spoon. Pour into the prepared tin.Bake for 40-45 minutes until firm to the touch. Cool for 10 minutes then turn the cakeout onto a cooling rack and leave to cool completely.

To make the filling and icing, place the chocolate and coffee in a heatproof bowl setover a pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Stir until smooth then graduallybeat in the icing sugar to make a smooth thick icing.

Halve the cake horizontally and sandwich back together with some of the apricot jam.Spread the rest of the jam over the top and side of the cake. Spread the icing all overthe cake, smoothing it gently down the sides with a palette knife. Leave in a cool placefor 2 hrs. Spoon the milk chocolate into a small paper piping bag and pipe ‘Sacher’ ontop of the cake. Leave until set.

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We’ve all watched helplessly as the cost of fuelhas rocketed over the last few years. Doesanyone remember when it cost less than £1 perlitre? Believe it or not, according to the AA, itwas only a little more than two years ago in May2009. Whilst we can’t do anything to beat theincreases, there are ways we can minimise itsimpact. Here are our top 10 tips for improvingfuel efficiency.

1. Check the internet. Sites likewww.petrolprices.com are invaluable as they’llnot only tell you where to find the cheapestpetrol near your postcode, they’ll also tell youthe highest, lowest and average prices in yourarea.

2. Drive more efficiently. The experts tell us thatit’s possible to cut 60% off your fuel bills justby driving more carefully. Don’t ‘warm up’ theengine, accelerate gradually (try to stay under3000 revs), avoid sharp braking, drive in thecorrect gear and at your car’s optimum speed.Stay aware of your positioning and the roadconditions ahead to avoid sudden movement.

3. Don’t fill your tank. Remember that fuel weighsa lot so find a balance between not having togo to the petrol station that often but notcarrying a full tank either, rather aiming forbetween one half and three quarters.

4. Streamline your car. Again, weight is a hugefactor in fuel efficiency. Don’t keep a buggy,golf clubs or other unnecessary items in thecar. Take off roof racks which add windresistance and force your engine to workharder.

5. Keep a regular eye on your tyre pressure.Check your car’s manual to find out what thelevels should be and ensure they don’t dip

lower than this. This will mean your car needsless oomph to keep it moving.

6. Turn off the air conditioning. Many cars haveair conditioning on by default and it does usean incredible amount of fuel so make sure it’sturned off unless you really need it. Similarly,use your demisters and heated windscreenssparingly. However if it’s really hot do use yourair conditioning because driving with openwindows causes drag and is even less costeffective.

7. Avoid super fuels. Unless you have a highlytuned performance car, the difference isn’tnoticeable enough to warrant the extra cost.

8. Choose where you fill up. Again, check outwww.petrolprices.com and plan ahead. Fill upat a supermarket station when you’re doingyour regular shop, particularly if they have apetrol promotion running and if you have aloyalty card attached to the supermarket. Don’tbe caught out with an empty tank when youronly option is a motorway service station.

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Flyball is a dog sport in whichteams of 4 dogs race againsteach other from a start/finishline.

The course consists of a startingline, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apartand a box.

The dogs jump the hurdles andstep on a spring-loaded box thatreleases a tennis ball. The dogcatches the tennis ball and thenruns back over the 4 hurdles.

When the dog crosses the startingline the next dog goes, teams raceagainst each other at the sametime and the first team to have all 4dogs run without faults wins the

heat. This is an excellent pastimefor dogs and owners and can bedone at competition level or just forfun. Why not come along and havea go!

Delta was set up in May2010. Since then we haveappeared on both Newbury Sound& BBC Radio Berkshire.

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Thatcham Volunteer Bureau is a localcharity that has been providing a volunteercar service since 1980. Everyone involvedis a volunteer. Drivers make no regularcommitment - they do what they can whenthey can.

Our clients have two things in common.They have difficulty using public transportand live in Thatcham or the surroundingvillages.

Last year we carried out over 4000journeys mostly to appointments such asdoctors, dentist and local hospitals. Wegive priority to medical appointments butwhere possible we try to meet the need forsocial trips such as visits to friends orrelatives, shopping trips or hairdressers.There is strong evidence that these arevery important to our clients and make asubstantial contribution to their health andwellbeing.

The service comprises four elementsPrivate CarsThe main service involves drivers usingtheir own cars. This is a nationallyrecognised form of volunteering and mostinsurers will include cover for this activityat no extra cost. Drivers receive a mileageallowance towards their fuel cost

Chairman CarThe chairman car is a professionallyadapted car that will allow a passenger totravel in safety while seated in theirwheelchair, with up to 3 other passengersif required. This drives exactly like anormal saloon car. The only difference isthat drivers must be instructed how to loadand secure the wheelchair. This is astraight forward process thanks to thespecialised ramp and fixings.

The Handy BusThis is an 11 seat minibus that is providedand supported by West Berkshire DistrictCouncil. Thatcham Volunteer Bureauprovides drivers and fuel.

This vehicle supports other local charitiesby transporting their clients to meetings ortreatment sessions. While the car servicesare mainly provided during office hours theHandy Bus operates during the day and inthe evening as this is when some groupsmeet. In addition to serving organisedgroups we also run regular shopping runsthat serve Thatcham, Woolhampton andCold Ash

The Office StaffThe success of the service relies heavilyon the volunteers who run the office, whichis open Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m.until 12 noon. They take requests fortransport from clients then find drivers whoare available. This is a considerable feat oforganisation as they must take intoaccount the driver’s availability andpersonal preferences. The daily sessionsin the office can be fast and furious.

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I have to admit it: I LOVEChristmas… and if there isone part of it I’d hate to dowithout, it’s a Christmas tree.No, I don’t mean a tinsley oneor trendy black or brownone… I mean a tree completewith needles and ideally thatwonderful aroma that only areal, proper Christmas tree can bring.

If you’re worried that real trees are not goodfor the planet, don’t forget that a Britishgrown tree is most definitely not anecological disaster zone – if you think aboutit, they’re a crop plant rather like a field ofwheat except that they are generally givenless fertiliser and fewer chemicals thanmany more run of the mill crop plants. Sogo on, make sure you buy one thisChristmas!

There are a few things you ought to thinkabout before you buy your tree, faced withrows of different types at often very varyingprices. It can be really daunting, so have aread of my guide to real Christmas trees:

The Norway spruce (Picea abies) is thetraditional tree, my favourite but perhapsnot a favourite if you are more house proud.It has gorgeous dark green pointed needlesand that unmistakable aroma but sadly it isthe most likely to drop its needles. Havingsaid that, if you treat it well, it won’t performthat badly and you can enjoy the lowestcost of the real trees.

The Scots pine is now a regular option asa Christmas tree, with its long paired blue-green needles it’s quite distinctive. Theneedles are fairly densely packed on thebranches and they also hold quite well.

The Serbian Spruce (Picea omorica) haslong been the favourite festive tree incentral Europe, as it’s good looking and hasgood needle holding… but of course noChristmas-tree smell!

The Nordman fir (Abies nordmanniana)has become increasingly popular in recentyears, with its shiny green needles beingalmost impossible to shift, so certainly agood choice for those who hate any mess.

The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) is lessregularly available, but the combination ofits good looks and needle holding capacitymake it well worth considering.

So, you’ve been persuaded to take theplunge, I hope? But how do you make sureyou buy the best tree of the type you’vedecided on? And how do you help it keepits needles and its gorgeous appearance foras long as possible? It’s important not tobuy a real tree too early as the longer theyhang around after they’ve been cut, themore likely they are to go downhill. I alwaystry to buy a tree produced by a member ofthe British Christmas Tree GrowersAssociation – the BCTGA logo should be onthe tree or clearly displayed nearby. Take abit of time to choose the tree – check that ithas a good, full shape and that its not toogappy or lop-sided (or if it has the leansmake sure that this will be hidden when the

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tree is in your house). Check the needles -they need to be glossy (for those varietieswhere this is a characteristic) and thecorrect colour for the type of tree you’vechosen. They also need to be free frompests and diseases - basically anythingyellowed or inclined to shed, or with whitefluffy bits should be avoided at all costs.Never buy a tree that has already beennetted as this makes it a real lucky dipsituation.

If you do buy one quite early then the mostimportant thing is to keep it outside - just re-cut the end of the trunk (yes, its time to digout your DIY saw) and put the tree in abucket of water in a sheltered spot outside.If it was in a net when you bought it, removethis as it’s important to have air circulatingaround the needles.

When you bring the tree inside, try to avoidputting it anywhere too warm or close to aheat source and make sure that you use astand with a water reservoir with waterlevels really well topped up – if kept well

supplied with water then even the notorious(but lovely) Norway spruce Christmas treeshould hold its needles well.

When Christmas is over and it’s time for thetree to come down, complete the green-loop and make sure you recycle it – they’renot the easiest thing to recycle or compostat home, but many councils and gardencentres now offer a recycling and Christmastree chipping service.

Sign up for Pippa’s newsletter atwww.pippagreenwood.com and you’llreceive a free e-book on organicgardening too. On Pippa’s website shealso offers a new range of GYOessentials and a stylish ‘Grow Your Ownwith Pippa Greenwood’ gift card, a perfectgift for Christmas, where the recipientreceives their chosen garden ready vegplants in the spring and every week Pippaemails with topical hints, tips and advice.Vouchers priced from just £39 for up to 66garden-ready plants, 6 packets of seedand the weekly emails



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Rememberance

It was a heavy weight to carry; a weight thatseemed to grow heavier the longer I carriedit. My arms ached and my progress wasslow. By the time I reached my destination– a St John’s ambulance post at the far endof the showground – I was ready tocollapse. I carefully handed over myprecious weight to one of the first aid team.Now, at last, my two year old son with hisinjured foot could be patched up and the‘crisis’ would be over.

I tell this story because it came to my mindas I thought about the weight (orweightiness) of remembering - like a motherwith aching arms we carry the weight ofremembrance because it matters to us. Wedo not want to forget.

The autumn months are in many ways aseason of remembrance. Beginning with AllSaints and All Souls, and of coursecontinuing with Armistice Day andRemembrance Sunday, this is a specialtime of year to remember the faithfuldeparted.

For those who have recently lost loved onesthe weight of such remembrance can be toomuch to bear and cannot be carried alone.And even for those whose grief is not soraw there can be times when it feelsoverwhelming. The truth is we cannotactually carry the weight on our own,however precious it is to us. This is onereason why the collective act of keeping twominutes’ silence is so poignant – we standshoulder to shoulder as fellow humanbeings and share our remembrance.

One of my favourite verses in the Bible is aninvitation from Jesus to share the burdenswe carry. He says, ‘Come to me all who areweary and tired of carrying heavy loads.Take my yoke upon you and learn from mefor I am gentle and humble in heart and youwill find rest for your souls.’

And the beautiful thing about this image ofthe yoke is that it is not about the weightbeing taken away, it’s about it being shared.Yokes, which haven’t changed since bibletimes, are constructed from a piece of woodcarefully crafted by a carpenter to holdtogether two animals so that they can workside by side. To plough a field, a younginexperienced Ox was always yoked to amore experienced animal. Together,sharing the yoke, the inexperienced onelearned the way to go.

So not only is Jesus saying that the burdenis shared, but he is also saying that wedon’t have to find the way ahead on ourown. It’s an invitation to travel through life,with all its twists and turns, and with all itsjoys and sorrows, accompanied by the onewho knows the way.

Revd Becky Bevan

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Term Dates 2011 -2012

• Term 1 - Tuesday 6th September 2011 - Friday 21st October 2011 (Holiday: Monday 24th October 2011 - Monday 31st October 2011)

• Term 2 - Tuesday 1st November 2011 - Tuesday 20th December 2011 (Holiday: Wednesday 21st December 2011 - Wednesday 4th January 2012)

• Term 3 - Thursday 5th January 2012 - Friday 10th February 2012 (Holiday: Monday 13th February 2012 - Friday 17th February)

• Term 4 - Monday 20th February 2012 - Friday 30th March 2012 (Holiday: Monday 2nd April 2012 - Monday 16th April 2012)

• Term 5 - Tuesday 17th April 2012 - Friday 1st June 2012 (Holiday: Monday 4th June 2012 - Friday 8th June 2012)

• Term 6 - Monday 11th June 2012 - Thursday 19 July 2012 (Holiday commences on Friday 20th July 2012)

In Service Day - Monday 5th September 2011 will be an INSET DAY for all West Berkshire Schools, therefore a non-teaching day. Children will go back in to

EmergencyCommunity Responders 0800 587 0207Police/Emergency Dial 999Thames Valley Police 0845 8505 505British Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Thames Water Emergency 0845 9200 888Southern Electric Emergency 0845 770 8090Royal Berks Ambulance NHS 0118 9365500Royal Berks Fire & Rescue 0118 945 2888

Post OfficesCold Ash (last posting 4.20pm) 01635 588300Hermitage (last posting 4.30pm) 01637 200276Tesco, Northfield Road 01635 873251The Co-op, 54 The Broadway 01635 863223Woolhampton (Last posting 4.45pm) 01189713729Yattendon (last posting 4.00pm) 01635 201236

SchoolsBrockhurst & Marlston 01635 200293Downe House School 01635 200286Elstree School 0118 971 3302Francis Baily 01635 862188Kennet 01635 862121Parsons Down Infant & Nursery 01635 862475Parsons Down Junior 01635 866700Spurcroft Primary 01635 871541St Finians Cold Ash 01635 865925St Marks Cold Ash 01635 862600Thatcham Park C of E 01635 870950Trinity 01635 41373Whitelands Park Primary 01635 862517Yattendon Primary School 01635 201397

ChemistsBoots, Thatcham MedicalPractice 01635 864423Lloyds Pharmacy, Burdwood Ctre 01635 868538Lloyds Pharmacy, Crown Mead 01635 863334Lloyds Pharmacy, Kingsland Ctre 01635 869244

SupermarketsTesco, Northfield Rd 0845 0269402The Co-op (24 hrs) atTexaco Garage 01635 588300The Co-op Broadway 01635 865052The Co-op Burdwood Centre 01635 869701The Co-op Dunston Park 01635 865011Waitrose, The Broadway 01635 868113Yattendon Stores 01635 201236

HospitalsWest Berkshire Community Hosp 01635 273300Minor Injuries OnlyRoyal Berkshire Hospital, Reading 0118 3225111

Medical PractitionersThatcham Medical Practice,Bath Rd 01635 867171Burdwood Surgery 01635 868006Emergency Only 01635 866169Out of Hours Doctor 0118 9787811

Helping ServicesA.A. 0845 7697555Cruse Bereavement Care 01635 523573Newbury & District CancerCare Trust 01635 31542Childline 0800 1111PALS 0118 932 3799Royal British Legion 01635 867621RSPCA 08705 555999Victim Support 0845 30 30 900

Citizens Advice BureauWest Berks CAB,at Thatcham Health Centre 01635 516605Helpline for Carers 01635 864245Client Advice Line 0844 4779980

TravelRail Enquiries 08457 484950Newbury Buses 01635 567500

Other Important NumbersB.T. Fault Line 0800 800 151Fly Tipping, to report 01635 519080KATS 0870 285 5289Thatcham Connections 0118 9886070Thatcham Photographic Club 01635 865516Vet: O'Gormon Slater Main 01635 868382DVLA Swansea 0300 7906801

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Household Waste RecyclingCentre (opposite St Gabriel's School)

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