Thatcham Connections Issue 40

Issue 40April-May 2013

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Dear ReadersDear ReadersDear ReadersDear Readers

Welcome to issue 40.Welcome to issue 40.Welcome to issue 40.Welcome to issue 40.This is our Easter and Spring issue.

I hope you like our front cover, as much as I do. It was taken by a member ofthe Thatcham Photographic Club and some of you may recognise the window -which is in St Mary’s.

This is a lovely time of year - we can forget (largely!) the short days anddarkness and look forward to the long summer (hopefully) to come. There areseveral opportunities ahead for you and the family to enjoy. Please see pages56 and 57. One event which some of you enjoyed last year was the EnglefieldFayre - which proved a happy day out for the family - and I am sure this year itwill be just as good - please see page 45.

This is the time of year also when we have a good look round both home andgarden to see if we can make improvements. As you will know, there are manypeople who advertise in Thatcham Connections who can help you maintainand enjoy your home. Most homes can benefit from some extra care andattention and this could be the very time to address this! We also have severalgardeners in this issue - do have a look at their advertisements and see if oneof them could offer you just what you need.

I do try to give free space to charities and non profit making organisations andwould very much like to hear from you if you want help.

If you would like to know more about the Wallace & Gromit BIG Breakfast (fromthe 22nd-28th April) which aims to raise thousands of pounds for sick childrenin hospitals and hospices by enjoying their BIG Breakfast, do pleasecontact me.

Warmest good wishes

Editor:Ursula Aitken

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P.S A little update: starting at the head of the household, DH (darling husband)is just getting over our family gathering in the Middle East, where we went for tendays, primarily to see where DS lives DD and her husband spend the odd nightwith us, quite regularly - much to the joy of DH and myself.. DS and wife hope tohave more holidays in the UK from now on - but just in case they are unable todo so, I have gone ahead and provisionally booked another long weekend inNovember to go out to see them again! (My motto is ‘you only live once!’)

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Mr and Mrs Smith visited Lucy Butcher,Solicitor at Gardner Leader, as Mrs Smith hasbeen diagnosed with dementia and they wereboth concerned about the prospect of havingto pay for care fees in the event of her havingto go into residential care.

Here is an extract of the meeting.

The Local Authority has a duty to provideresidential care. However they are entitled torecover the full cost of care and therefore MrsSmith will be subject to a means test. Thecapital limit in England and Wales is £23,250,should Mrs Smiths’ capital exceed this limitshe would be liable to pay the full amount ofher care. If her assets should fall below thislimit then the local authority will carry out afinancial assessment that determines howmuch she will contribute towards the cost ofcare from her income.

Mr and Mrs Smith enquired whether it waspossible to gift their interest in the property totheir son to protect it from being subject tocare fees. Legally, there is nothing to preventthem from gifting their property to their son.However the Local Authority are unlikely toconstrue that the property falls outside of theirestate if they continue to enjoy the property inthe same way as they did before they made

the gift. The Local Authority will see this as aploy to reduce their estate for the purpose ofmeans testing and it will be rejected as being agift with reservation of benefit.

Furthermore, should the property be gifted totheir son and he came into financial difficultythe property would be considered as one ofhis assets and would be taken into account aspart of his bankruptcy. If he entered into adivorce the house would be considered as anasset of his and could be taken into accountwhen dealing with the marriage assets andfurthermore if he died before them, it wouldn’tnecessarily pass to them in his Will and theycould lose control of the property.

The property would in any event bedisregarded from any Local Authority meanstesting if Mr Smith continues to live in theproperty and it is his principal residence. Ifhowever the property passes to Mrs Smith onhis death then the Local Authority will includethe value of the property when assessing hereligibility to fund her care. To prevent thisfrom happening they were advised to separatetheir joint assets and to sever the tenancy inthe property from joint tenants to tenants incommon, to ensure that their respectiveassets pass under the terms of their will ratherthan by survivorship. Mr and Mrs Smithdecided to proceed with this and to preparenew wills leaving their assets to a trust ratherthan to each other on their death so as toprotect the first to die’s assets from beingsubject to care fees.

New rules have been set in response to theDilnot Commission’s recommendations toincrease the means test threshold from£23,250 to £123,000 and care costs will becapped at £75,000. This change will not comeinto force however until April 2017.

As a private client solicitor Lucy has beenseeing an increasing number of clients foradvice about resolving disputes with localauthorities regarding assessments for carefees or for advice on ‘care fee planning’. Formore information on this subject pleasecontact Lucy Butcher at Gardner Leader on(01635) 508080.

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If you’ve ever ventured down thewinding country lanes to The Sunin the Wood Pub in AshmoreGreen, then you will probably havemet Phil and Lauren Davison, thecouple who have successfully runthe pub for the last 16 years,gaining a number of awards andaccolades for their success alongthe way. You might have enjoyedtheir friendly welcome; tucked intoone of their delicious home-mademeals; or even sampled one (ortwo!) of their personally chosenwine selection…

However, as some of you may havenoticed, in January Phil andLauren decided to leave The Sun inthe Wood, handing it over toWadworths managers. With anemotional wave goodbye to 16years of wonderful memories, Philand Lauren decided it was time fora new adventure, and a newopportunity to grow and build abusiness, this time one of theirvery own; and we are delighted toreveal that they haven’t gone farat all!

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Having spent £100K on renovatingthe pub, the building and decor arecharming and rustic, with elegantmodern touches; and with manyfamiliar faces joining their teamfrom the Sun in the Wood, you cancount on the warm welcome andservice you’ve become used to, beit a smile from Angela, a gigglewith Jeff, or a tasty treat fromThierry!

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I know a lot of people whohave yet to try growing theirown veg and plenty morewho have tried but had somedisappointing results. Butas the new gardening yearis upon us, why not have ago because it doesn’t needto be difficult and has thepotential to be one of themost productive and funthings you’ve ever done.Now I’m no great fan ofgreen wellies (mine areblack) but I am a fan ofgreen-gardening. Yes,plenty of gorgeous greensin the beds and borders, butalso an ecologically greenoutlook. Simply put, homegrown food tastes better,uses little if any air miles,can save you a packet andis enormously rewarding.Grow your vegetables andyou are really getting the topend of the market produceand minimising any harmfuleffects to the environment.Remember to grow what youlike and what your gardencan grow well - this may takesome experimenting, butdon’t be afraid to admit that

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All in an Easter gardenAll in an Easter gardenAll in an Easter gardenAll in an Easter garden...

It seemed a good idea at the time – thechildren’s Easter egg hunt in the churchyardafter the Easter Sunday service. But now Iwas having second thoughts. There weresome people tending graves by the warmemorial and, even at some distance, Icould see them looking rather startled by thechildren’s excited shouts. ‘Here’s one!’ a crywent up. A boy was waving an Easter eggabove his head right by the war memorial.The other children ran over to him with yelpsof delight...

I rushed across to quieten the children, butwas greeted by the family as they left thechurchyard. ‘Isn’t it lovely to see themenjoying themselves,’ the woman said with abeaming smile, ‘my mum would have likedthat - a churchyard full of the sound ofchildren on Easter morning.’

That’s right I thought – Easter is the greatshout of life in the midst of death. We hadsung our alleluias in church celebrating the

glorious triumph of life over death, and thenin the churchyard, among the graves, thechildren had run around full of that life.

I often think snowdrops in churchyards dothe same thing. In the depths of winter, andsometimes actually peeping out from thesnow, these tiny flowers come up from thegraves promising that spring will come, thateven in death there is life.

In lots of primary schools they sing this song:

All in an Easter garden,where water lilies bloom,the angels gave their messagebeside an empty tomb:'The Lord is here no longer,come, see where once he lay;the Lord of life is risen indeed,for this is Easter day.'Anonymous

Perhaps we should think of churchyards asEaster gardens - because, like the originalgarden where Jesus died and rose again,they are places which declare the victory oflife over death. Every burial in the ‘garden’ ofthe church is in ‘sure and certain hope of theresurrection to eternal life’ - the words arefrom the funeral service but they are Easterwords. And each spring, as the flowers pushthrough the cold earth and children yelp withdelight at finding Easter eggs, we rejoice inwhat we instinctively know to be true – life isindeed stronger than death.

Happy Easter.Revd Becky BevanRevd Becky BevanRevd Becky BevanRevd Becky Bevan

From the Rector of Aldermaston and Woolhampton Benefice


The Date of Easter.The Date of Easter.The Date of Easter.The Date of Easter.AsAsAsAs everyone knows the date of Easter varieseveryone knows the date of Easter varieseveryone knows the date of Easter varieseveryone knows the date of Easter variesfrom year to year, between March 22from year to year, between March 22from year to year, between March 22from year to year, between March 22ndndndnd andandandandApril 25April 25April 25April 25thththth. It last fell on March 22. It last fell on March 22. It last fell on March 22. It last fell on March 22ndndndnd in 1818 andin 1818 andin 1818 andin 1818 andwill not do so again until 2285. 1943 was thewill not do so again until 2285. 1943 was thewill not do so again until 2285. 1943 was thewill not do so again until 2285. 1943 was thelast time it fell on April 25last time it fell on April 25last time it fell on April 25last time it fell on April 25thththth and 2038 will be theand 2038 will be theand 2038 will be theand 2038 will be thenext such year.next such year.next such year.next such year.

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Churches still use the Julian Calendar,Churches still use the Julian Calendar,Churches still use the Julian Calendar,Churches still use the Julian Calendar,introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC whilstintroduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC whilstintroduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC whilstintroduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BC whilstWestern Churches use the more accurateWestern Churches use the more accurateWestern Churches use the more accurateWestern Churches use the more accurateGregorian calendar, (named after PopeGregorian calendar, (named after PopeGregorian calendar, (named after PopeGregorian calendar, (named after PopeGregory XIII and introduced by him in 1585) asGregory XIII and introduced by him in 1585) asGregory XIII and introduced by him in 1585) asGregory XIII and introduced by him in 1585) asdo most civil governments. The Juliando most civil governments. The Juliando most civil governments. The Juliando most civil governments. The Juliancalendar is 13 days behind the Gregorian. Thecalendar is 13 days behind the Gregorian. Thecalendar is 13 days behind the Gregorian. Thecalendar is 13 days behind the Gregorian. TheUK switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752;UK switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752;UK switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752;UK switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752;Sept 1Sept 1Sept 1Sept 1stststst that year was followed by Sept 14that year was followed by Sept 14that year was followed by Sept 14that year was followed by Sept 14thththth....(Arguments about this change had the curious(Arguments about this change had the curious(Arguments about this change had the curious(Arguments about this change had the curiouseffect of making our tax year end on April 5effect of making our tax year end on April 5effect of making our tax year end on April 5effect of making our tax year end on April 5thththth))))In 1928 the British parliament passed an act toIn 1928 the British parliament passed an act toIn 1928 the British parliament passed an act toIn 1928 the British parliament passed an act tofix the date of Easter as the Sunday betweenfix the date of Easter as the Sunday betweenfix the date of Easter as the Sunday betweenfix the date of Easter as the Sunday betweenApril 9April 9April 9April 9thththth and 15and 15and 15and 15thththth. It is still on the statute book. It is still on the statute book. It is still on the statute book. It is still on the statute bookbut has never been implemented. Likewise inbut has never been implemented. Likewise inbut has never been implemented. Likewise inbut has never been implemented. Likewise in1997 the World Council of Churches proposed1997 the World Council of Churches proposed1997 the World Council of Churches proposed1997 the World Council of Churches proposeda less haphazard way of calculating Easter.a less haphazard way of calculating Easter.a less haphazard way of calculating Easter.a less haphazard way of calculating Easter.The proposal was to implement it from 2001The proposal was to implement it from 2001The proposal was to implement it from 2001The proposal was to implement it from 2001but it has never happened. We may all wonderbut it has never happened. We may all wonderbut it has never happened. We may all wonderbut it has never happened. We may all wonderif anyone will ever summon up the will to knockif anyone will ever summon up the will to knockif anyone will ever summon up the will to knockif anyone will ever summon up the will to knockheads together and resolve the issue!heads together and resolve the issue!heads together and resolve the issue!heads together and resolve the issue!

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PartyPartyPartyParty6. Emerald City6. Emerald City6. Emerald City6. Emerald City7. White7. White7. White7. White8. Paris8. Paris8. Paris8. Paris9. Magenta9. Magenta9. Magenta9. Magenta10.The diary room chair10.The diary room chair10.The diary room chair10.The diary room chairon Big Brotheron Big Brotheron Big Brotheron Big Brother

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Page 44Page 44Page 44Page 44ACROSSACROSSACROSSACROSS3. Daffodils3. Daffodils3. Daffodils3. Daffodils5. Chicks5. Chicks5. Chicks5. Chicks6. Butterfly6. Butterfly6. Butterfly6. Butterfly9. Easter9. Easter9. Easter9. Easter10. Eggs10. Eggs10. Eggs10. Eggs11. Bunny11. Bunny11. Bunny11. Bunny

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DOWNDOWNDOWNDOWN1. Basket1. Basket1. Basket1. Basket2. Easter Egg Hunt2. Easter Egg Hunt2. Easter Egg Hunt2. Easter Egg Hunt4. Lamb4. Lamb4. Lamb4. Lamb5. Chocolate5. Chocolate5. Chocolate5. Chocolate6. Bonnet6. Bonnet6. Bonnet6. Bonnet

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Diary Dates:Diary Dates:Diary Dates:31 March 2013 11 am31 March 2013 11 am31 March 2013 11 am --- 4 pm4 pm4 pmEEEASTERASTERASTER EEEGGGGGG HHHUNTUNTUNTHHHIGHCLEREIGHCLEREIGHCLERE CCCASTLEASTLEASTLEin aid of Naomi Housein aid of Naomi Housein aid of Naomi House11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am --- 4 .00 p.m4.00 p.m4.00 p.mAccess to the Cast le is by preAccess to the Cast le is by preAccess to the Cast le is by pre---booking only, so please vis i tbooking only, so please vis i tbooking only, so please vis i twww.highclerecast le .co .uk for deta i ls . Please vis i t our website forwww.highclerecast le .co .uk for deta i ls . Please vis i t our website forwww.highclerecast le .co .uk for deta i ls . Please vis i t our website formore informat ion: www.naomihouse.org .uk . If you can help,more informat ion: www.naomihouse.org .uk . If you can help,more informat ion: www.naomihouse.org .uk . If you can help,please cal l Pam or Lizzi on 01962 843513. We hope to see youplease cal l Pam or Lizzi on 01962 843513. We hope to see youplease cal l Pam or Lizzi on 01962 843513. We hope to see youthere!there!there!………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9 Apri l 7 .30 pm9 Apri l 7 .30 pm9 Apri l 7 .30 pm --- 13 Apri l . 13 Apri l 2 .30 pm13 Apri l . 13 Apri l 2 .30 pm13 Apri l . 13 Apri l 2 .30 pmTTTHEHEHE SOUNDSOUNDSOUND OFOFOF MUSICMUSICMUSICCCCORNORNORN EEEXCHANGEXCHANGEXCHANGE NNNEWBURYEWBURYEWBURYBy Newbury Musica l Theatre SocietyBy Newbury Musica l Theatre SocietyBy Newbury Musica l Theatre SocietyBox Off ice 0845 5218218Box Off ice 0845 5218218Box Off ice 0845 5218218………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 Apri l 201320 Apri l 201320 Apri l 2013RRROTARYOTARYOTARY “K“K“KNOWNOWNOW YOURYOURYOUR OWNOWNOWN BLOODBLOODBLOOD PRESSUREPRESSUREPRESSUREDAYDAYDAY”””West Berkshire Counci l Off ices , Market Street , Newbury. ThereWest Berkshire Counci l Off ices , Market Street , Newbury. ThereWest Berkshire Counci l Off ices , Market Street , Newbury. Therewil l be a talk by Steve Mornington of the Highways Agency, whichwil l be a talk by Steve Mornington of the Highways Agency, whichwil l be a talk by Steve Mornington of the Highways Agency, whichshould be very interest ing. Representat ives from theshould be very interest ing. Representat ives from theshould be very interest ing. Representat ives from theNeighbourhood Pol ic ing Team and Fire Service wi l l g ive crimeNeighbourhood Pol ic ing Team and Fire Service wi l l g ive crimeNeighbourhood Pol ic ing Team and Fire Service wi l l g ive crimeupdates . Anyone is welcome to attend.updates . Anyone is welcome to attend.updates . Anyone is welcome to attend.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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27 Apri l 201327 Apri l 201327 Apri l 2013NNNAOMIAOMIAOMI HHHOUSEOUSEOUSE OOONESIENESIENESIE WWWALKALKALKin aid of Naomi Housein aid of Naomi Housein aid of Naomi House10.00 am10.00 am10.00 am --- 4 .00 p.m4.00 p.m4.00 p.m

We are offer ing the opportunity for you to wear the latest craze inWe are offer ing the opportunity for you to wear the latest craze inWe are offer ing the opportunity for you to wear the latest craze infashion and help us raise money for Naomi House . We arefashion and help us raise money for Naomi House . We arefashion and help us raise money for Naomi House . We areorganis ing our f irst "Onesie Walk" at the Victoria Park inorganis ing our f irst "Onesie Walk" at the Victoria Park inorganis ing our f irst "Onesie Walk" at the Victoria Park inNewbury on Saturday 27th Apri l . Al l ages welcome to come along.Newbury on Saturday 27th Apri l . Al l ages welcome to come along.Newbury on Saturday 27th Apri l . Al l ages welcome to come along.Distances of 1 .5km around the park for children and lessDistances of 1 .5km around the park for children and lessDistances of 1 .5km around the park for children and less---energet icenerget icenerget icpeople , a medium distance route of 4.5km walking through thepeople , a medium distance route of 4.5km walking through thepeople , a medium distance route of 4.5km walking through thetown, and for those more energet ic , a distance of 8km twice aroundtown, and for those more energet ic , a distance of 8km twice aroundtown, and for those more energet ic , a distance of 8km twice aroundthe route through the town and the park. Wear your "ones ie" ,the route through the town and the park. Wear your "ones ie" ,the route through the town and the park. Wear your "ones ie" ,pyjamas, nightwear or other fun att ire! Prepyjamas, nightwear or other fun att ire! Prepyjamas, nightwear or other fun att ire! Pre---reg istrat ion preferredregistrat ion preferredregistrat ion preferredand al l part ic ipants wi l l receive a cert if icate and small g i f t at theand al l part ic ipants wi l l receive a cert if icate and small g i f t at theand al l part ic ipants wi l l receive a cert if icate and small g i f t at theend of the walk. For more deta i ls , p lease contact Pam Bacon in theend of the walk. For more deta i ls , p lease contact Pam Bacon in theend of the walk. For more deta i ls , p lease contact Pam Bacon in theNaomi House fundrais ing off ice on: 01962 843513 or email :Naomi House fundrais ing off ice on: 01962 843513 or email :Naomi House fundrais ing off ice on: 01962 843513 or email :[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] .Registrat ion/SignRegistrat ion/SignRegistrat ion/Sign---in on the day from 9.30am The walk wil l startin on the day from 9.30am The walk wil l startin on the day from 9.30am The walk wil l startaround 10.00am Registrat ion fee payablearound 10.00am Registrat ion fee payablearound 10.00am Registrat ion fee payable --- Contact Pam Bacon atContact Pam Bacon atContact Pam Bacon atNaomi House fundrais ing off ice on: 01962 843513, emai l :Naomi House fundrais ing off ice on: 01962 843513, emai l :Naomi House fundrais ing off ice on: 01962 843513, emai l :[email protected] .uk or vis i t our [email protected] .uk or vis i t our [email protected] .uk or vis i t our website………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 May 201312 May 201312 May 2013GGGETETET ONONON YOURYOURYOUR BIKEBIKEBIKE --- SUESUESUE RYDERRYDERRYDERin aid of Charles Clore Unitin aid of Charles Clore Unitin aid of Charles Clore UnitSue Ryder Nettlebed Hospice in Oxfordshire.Sue Ryder Nettlebed Hospice in Oxfordshire.Sue Ryder Nettlebed Hospice in Oxfordshire.

Sue Ryder is urging people to ‘saddle up’ a specia l cycl ing charitySue Ryder is urging people to ‘saddle up’ a specia l cycl ing charitySue Ryder is urging people to ‘saddle up’ a specia l cycl ing charityevent this yearevent this yearevent this year –––des igned to offer them the ride of their l ives .des igned to offer them the ride of their l ives .des igned to offer them the ride of their l ives .

The charity is holding its annual Ride for Ryder bike ride on 12The charity is holding its annual Ride for Ryder bike ride on 12The charity is holding its annual Ride for Ryder bike ride on 12May 2013 to raise funds for local care for people with incurableMay 2013 to raise funds for local care for people with incurableMay 2013 to raise funds for local care for people with incurablei l lnesses , including the care provided at the Charles Clore unit ati l lnesses , including the care provided at the Charles Clore unit ati l lnesses , including the care provided at the Charles Clore unit atthe West Berks hospita l in Thatcham. There are three routes tothe West Berks hospita l in Thatcham. There are three routes tothe West Berks hospita l in Thatcham. There are three routes tochoose from; the 10 mile route is great for novice riders want ing tochoose from; the 10 mile route is great for novice riders want ing tochoose from; the 10 mile route is great for novice riders want ing totake part and raise money but the 25 mile and the 60 mile routestake part and raise money but the 25 mile and the 60 mile routestake part and raise money but the 25 mile and the 60 mile routesof fer something for the more experienced. The event wi l l start andoffer something for the more experienced. The event wi l l start andoffer something for the more experienced. The event wi l l start andf inishf in ishf in ish at Nett lebed Hospice and travels through the stunningNett lebed Hospice and travels through the stunningNett lebed Hospice and travels through the stunningcountrys ide of Berkshire , Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Tocountrys ide of Berkshire , Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Tocountrys ide of Berkshire , Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Tof ind ou t more o r s i gn up , v i s i t : www. sue ryder . o rg /f i nd ou t more o r s i gn up , v i s i t : www. sue ryder . o rg /f i nd ou t more o r s i gn up , v i s i t : www. sue ryder . o rg /r ideforrydernett lebed or contact fundrais ing on 01491 641 070,r ideforrydernett lebed or contact fundrais ing on 01491 641 070,r ideforrydernett lebed or contact fundrais ing on 01491 641 070,bbox.fundrais [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]


Extreme weather conditions during last spring andearly summer restricted the numbers of birds nestingand raising their broods on Greenham andCrookham Commons, says Berks, Bucks & OxonWildlife Trust (BBOWT) and West Berkshire Council.The two organisations jointly run the West BerkshireLiving Landscape project which, over the last threeyears, has been surveying ground-nesting birds onGreenham and Crookham Commons, and inBowdown Woods nature reserve.

Surveys carried out by Adrian Hickman, a localconsultant ecologist, showed that fewer lapwing andringed plover nested at Greenham and CrookhamCommons during 2012 than in previous years.Although the number of ringed plover chicks thatfledged into adult birds was the lowest in the threeyear project, the number of lapwing chicks thatfledged was slightly higher than previous years,probably due to the increased scrub cover as aresult of the high rainfall.

"The exceptionally dry winter into April last yearmeant lapwings were searching further for foodinstead of preparing to nest," explained Jacky Akam,West Berkshire Living Landscape manager withBBOWT. "The rain from April onwards caused thesebirds to delay their nesting by more than a month,and the cool temperatures meant that fewer chickshatched."

From 30 March BBOWT is starting its weekly guidedwalks on Greenham and Crookham Commons toencourage more people to learn about and enjoy thewildlife of the Commons; everyone is welcome –including dogs on leads.

The BBOWT wardens will be on the Commons atweekends and some weekdays during the nestingseason to answer questions about local wildlife and

point out the well-camouflaged lapwing chicks whenthey hatch. They will also be updating noticeboardswith information about latest wildlife sightings andevents.

Hilary Cole, West Berkshire Council‘s ExecutiveCouncillor for the Environment said: “It’s clear thatregular visitors to the Commons are now moreaware of the need to avoid the sensitive areas forthe birds, so that we can give them every chance tobreed successfully this spring. The guided walks andadvice from the wardens helps everyone enjoy thisbeautiful area.”

The usual red and green zone signs are going upnow on Greenham and Crookham Commons.“These show where walkers are welcome with theirdogs, and the areas that we ask them to avoid whilethe birds of nesting," said Jacky Akam. “We advisepeople to keep to paths and avoid areas such as thegorse where birds, such as the Dartford warbler andstonechat nest close to the ground. It really doeshelp if dogs are kept on leads in these areas, andallowed to run free in the green zones instead."

The popular Secret Seven leaflet gives peopleinformation about the fascinating birds of this specialsensitive heathland habitat. The leaflet is availablefrom the Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham andthe BBOWT wardens.

The Wildlife Trust is able to fund this important workthanks to a three-year grant from GrantScape to theWest Berkshire Living Landscape initiative.This grant is made possible through the nationalLandfill Communities Fund. For more information,see www.bbowt.org.uk.

Birds on Greenham and Crookham Commonsaffected by bad weather...

Taken from a press release 22/02/13


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Term Dates 2012Term Dates 2012Term Dates 2012Term Dates 2012 ----2013201320132013

• Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1 ---- Wednesday 5th September 2012 - Thursday 25th October 2012 (Holiday: Friday 26th October 2012 - Monday 5th November 2012)

• Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2 ---- Tuesday 6th November 2012 - Friday 21st December 2012 (Holiday: Monday 24th December 2012 - Friday 4th January 2013)

• Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3 ---- Monday 7th January 2013 - Friday 15th February 2013 (Holiday: Monday 18th February 2013- Monday 25th February 2013)

• Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4 ---- Tuesday 26th February 2013 - Thursday 28th March 2013 (Holiday: Friday 29th March 2013 - Monday 15th April 2013)

• Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5 ---- Tuesday 16th April 2013 - Friday 24th May 2013 (Holiday: Monday 27th May 2013- Friday 31st May 2013)

• Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6 ---- Monday 3rd June 2013 - Wednesday 24th July 2013 (Holiday commences on Thursday 25th July 2013)In Service DayIn Service DayIn Service DayIn Service Day - Monday 5th September 2012 will be an INSET DAYINSET DAYINSET DAYINSET DAY for all West Berkshire Schools, therefore a non-teaching day. Children will go back in toschool on Wednesday 5th September 2012

EmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergencyCommunity 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 OfficesPost OfficesPost OfficesPost 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

SchoolsSchoolsSchoolsSchoolsBrockhurst & 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

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

SupermarketsSupermarketsSupermarketsSupermarketsTesco, 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

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

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

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

TravelTravelTravelTravelRail Enquiries 08457 484950Newbury Buses 01635 567500

Other Important NumbersOther Important NumbersOther Important NumbersOther Important NumbersB.T. Fault Line 0800 800 151Fly Tipping, to report 01635 519080KATS 08443 105040Thatcham Connections 0118 9886070Thatcham Photographic Club 01635 865516Vet: O'Gormon Slater Main 01635 868382DVLA Swansea 0300 7906801

RecyclingRecyclingRecyclingRecyclingHermitage Garden Centre, 01635 200 442(glass, textiles, books)Kingsland Centre Car-parkadjacent to Waitrose (paper, glass,mixed plastics, textiles, cans)

Household Waste RecyclingCentre (opposite St Gabriel's School)

LibraryLibraryLibraryLibrary 01635 866049Mon: 9.30-5.00Tues: 9.30-7.00Wed: NOT OPENThurs: 9.30-5.00Fri: 9.30-7.00Sat: 9.30-12.30

Local Service – Worldwide reputation


Alarm - SecurityYale 61AmateurTheatrical SocietyKATS 2BarnsThe Barn Partnership 24BathroomsAce Property House 33

MaintenanceBeauty BoutiqueAngel Eyes 29BlindsSmart Blinds 27Boarding KennelsFoxhold 17BuildersA Thompson 37Car MaintenanceHalfway Garage 47Pegasus 48Carpenter/JoinerIvan Ivanov 25Liege Carpentry 49Roger Fisher 10Cat GroomerPurrfect Groom 17Cats ProtectionNewbury Cats Protection 17CharityThe Newbury & DistCancer Care Trust 53Children -Including BabiesGR Swimming School 42Monkey Music 42Chimney LiningKP Voller 38Chimney SweepPC Dollin 10CleaningJust at Home 38My Home 59CoachingThe Margaret Spencer 5PracticeComputersSarah Sladen 41Curtains & Soft FurnishingsIndigo Designs 10Dancing SchoolAllenova School of Dancing 43One Step Ahead 53

DecoratorLady Painter & Decorator 27PC Decorating 10Tony Fegan 29DentistDr Jeeves 3DogsCanine Training 15Dog Groomer -Dapper Dogs 13DrainsDrain & Able 46ElectricianCurrent Connection 6Home Electrics 49FencingCrookham Sawmills 46FitnessZumba & Pilates 25FlooringLaws Floors 12FloristButtercups & Daisies 13Football ClubCold Ash Football Club 43Funeral DirectorsGeoffrey Church 47Gardening ServicesA4 Gardening Services 24AJC Services 20Back to the Fuchsia 22Buckingham Landscape 10Crookham Sawmills 46Garden Thyme 19Jim’s Mowing 21JPH Forestry 24Kalehurst 22Mowers UK 21Salcey Arborcare 23GutteringCD Guttering 49HandymanPeter Kirkham 39Martin Newman 36Hair & BeautyBernies 31Koo’s Hair Designs 27Tracey Mobile 30Health TherapistRelax to Revive 30Home ImprovementsRPT Services 8Kitchen DoorsDream Doors 51

LocksmithCap Security 48Locksmark 28Oven CleaningCookerburra 10Ovenclean 55Pet CarerPet Angels 16Pet ShopYour Pets 14Pest ControlControl Services Limited 26PhotographerDinesh ParmarPhotography 43Picture FramerInner Piece 13PlastererSynergy 38PlumberAJ Bosley 7Hayes Heating

& Plumbing 49Thatcham & NewburyMaintenance Services 28Paul Worsley 8Podiatrist/ChiropodyForemost Footcare 30Treat your Feet 29Renewable EnergyThe Energy Warehouse 41RestaurantsThe Coach & Horses 8The Fox at Peasemore 11RoofersA Thompson 28Sand & GravelRivar Sand & Gravel 23Willis & Ainsworth 47SchoolHome Farm 5SolicitorGardner Leader 9Storage - secureThe Barn Store 46Tax AdviceTax Assist 23Tai Chi Chuan ClubWilliam Mak 63VetO’Gorman Slater Main 17Water SoftenerWillis & Ainsworth 47Window CleanerP.D.D. Services 28

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