Crowthorne Eye - Wokingham Without Parish Council

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Crowthorne Eye
Summer 2016 Edition
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Community
Magazine
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Crowthorne Eye
[email protected]
Community Magazine
Issue 84
Since the last CEye edition, my wife and I have been in Japan and Australia visting
our children and grandchildren. The vagaries of the weather (too cold or too hot!!),
the economy, job prospects, the cost of living; traffic congestion, parking, the cost of
housing & availability, and widespread developments - all seem to be reflected in
much the same way as we experience them locally, albeit by different degrees.
At least we are not singled out in the UK(!) - we truly live in a global community.
It seems that wherever we choose to live, we are beset by the pressures and
compromises of a more complicated and expanding worldwide community.
Here in the UK, the EU referendum on the 23rd June will be a tradeoff between
“going it alone” vs. continuing as part of a very convoluted and imperfect
association within a wider community. It will be a balance of self-determination and
autonomy with the need to access all world markets vs. having the combined
experience and power of EU nations, but live with the associated expensive and
cumbersome bureaucracy. Either way, complicated compromises will be inevitable.
Now we are back in the UK we realise that, notwithstanding all our challenges in
Crowthorne, we live a great community with so many organisations all ensuring we
can all enjoy a wide-ranging number of interests and community activities – many of
which are not available in other parts of the country or, for that matter, in the world!
Bob Wade, Chairman
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Procession and Fete - Saturday 2nd July 2016
With this Crowthorne Eye is your FREE Carnival Programme, packed with information
about the Carnival procession and details for the Carnival Fete as well as adverts from
local companies that are supporting the Carnival.
Also in the Programme are details about all the Carnival events - something for everyone.
Please open the Programme and choose which of the events you are going to enjoy. Some
of what is available are below:
Sunday
Week of
Thursday
Saturday
19th June
27th June
30th June
2nd July
CYCLE RIDE
Judging of Front Gardens
Judging of Shop Windows
PROCESSION and FETE
Sunday
Monday
Thursday
Friday
3rd July
4th July
7th July
8th July
Saturday
9th July
Sunday
10th July
Monday
11th July
Royal British Legion Darts Night
Schools Music Festival
Pool Competition
Derby & Joan Tea Party
Carnival Quiz Night
CARNIVAL DANCE NIGHT
Family Treasure Hunt
Flower Festival (day 1)
Songs of Praise
Darts Competition
Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra Concert
I would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has worked hard to put together
the Carnival. Your good nature makes you a joy to be around – it’s what makes
Crowthorne a great place to live. And thank you, our ‘public’, who enjoy the Carnival
events, who give to the collecting buckets, who buy from the stallholders, and who attend
the events. Thanks to our sponsors and advertisers and of course to the distributors of the
Crowthorne Eye who have delivered our Programme. We will see you there.
Ken Newland, Carnival Chairman
01344 775096 : [email protected]
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You can tell a lot about a woman's mood just by her hands.
If they are holding a gun, she's probably very cross.
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There is a major difference between intelligence and stupidity;
intelligence has its limits.
- Albert Einstein
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French & Spanish
Lessons in Crowthorne
Small classes held locally
Basic to advanced conversation
All levels catered for!
1:1 home tuition also available
English lessons also available
for foreign au pairs
***
Contact
Alba Flanagan BA, MA
Tel: (01344) 466082
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Are you up for the WOW!? (Week of Walks)
Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th October
To celebrate our 80 green open spaces and our friendly
communities, the Bracknell Forest Society has proposed a
WOW! (Week of Walks). All local groups will be challenged
to walk a circuit: schools, colleges, playgroups, businesses could do their circuits during
the week; Scouts and Guides may take evening walks by torchlight and neighbourhoods
may decide on a weekend walk. Groups can organise their own routes or on the borough
council
website
there
are
local
circuits
as
pdf
files
available
at www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/walking. A number of walks, usually lasting about
40 minutes, will be organised throughout the borough for anyone to join. It will certainly
generate a real sense of community to have the whole borough on the move!
Certificate templates (colourful or with outlines to colour in) will be available on line to
fill in and download to record the event. If people prefer to run, cycle or ride horses on
their circuit, there will be a certificate for these, too.
We hope the WOW week will become an annual event.
Neighbourhood Day
Bracknell Forest is known as a very friendly borough which is fortunate as it is a
developing and growing area with a number of households changing hands each year.
This WOW week will end with a Neighbourhood Day on Sunday 9th October.
At 3pm residents are invited to take a plate of food to share to their nearest green open
space, say hello to someone new and catch up with old friends. Many of the spaces have
playgrounds for youngsters and older children will be able to bring a soft ball. Some
neighbourhoods may prefer to organise their own welcoming get-togethers, however,
some of the larger venues will be listed on line and hosts will be organised to welcome
you. We look forward very much to meeting you.
For more information, visit: www.thebracknellforestsociety.org.uk
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CRUSE was started in 1959 to support bereaved
widows. Cruse Bereavement Care is a non-denominational
From Borough Councillor
Angus
organisation
and isRoss
a free service now open to everyone
including
bereaved
children.
People have to self-refer or
Wokingham Without ward,
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Borough
Council
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Volunteers come from all sorts of backgrounds for example nurses, teachers, the corporate
from many very different fundamental standpoints, be that immigration, investment in
world and many others. All our potential volunteers undergo intensive foundation training;
UK, trade, finance, the risks of staying in or the risks of leaving the EU - and so it goes
DBS checked and interviewed post training. If accepted, they are assigned to a supervisor,
on.
who is in turn supervised, so that all work is constantly monitored. There is a regular training
With the
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support for youth soccer I am surprised that the
and supervision
programme
throughout
Bigshotte Junior Pitch (80m x 50m) is not booked more.
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Female callers make up 74% of the calls; the loss of a parent is dominant (43%), followed by
www.wokingham.gov.uk/health-sports-and-activities/sports-courts-andthe loss of a partner (24%). Nearly half the callers are in the 40 a 59 age bracket and the main
pitches/?entryid188=248538 on the WBC website. This is accessed from The Conifers
causes of loss are cancer, heart conditions followed by suicide.
and Holmbury Avenue.
Even though most of us have to face the death of a loved one, many people find the distressing
We recently held a successful meeting of the Friends of Heathlake to start it up again.
feelings and the grief difficult to cope with - this is to be expected and CRUSE aims to help.
Lucy Jellis from the Countryside Service was there and explained about the lake itself
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working party and meeting is planned for October and further volunteers will be very
much welcomed. It’s one of our local treasures and needs management work. In
addition, the Friends can act as eyes and ears day to day on where issues arise such as
CROWTHORNE
VILLAGE
dead fish, vandalism or fly-tipping,
blocked outflow etc.
SINGERS
Royal Berkshire
Fire & Rescue service have joined the national move to use trained fire
crews to attend medical emergencies when the Ambulance Service cannot reach the
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great success as the first possible
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called out hundreds of times.
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On 1st Broadmoor
April, WokinghamRoad,
BoroughCrowthorne,
Council started a new contract for grass cutting and
looking after our open spaces. commencing
ISS have replaced Quadron
the contractor. The new
at 7.30as pm
contract places more emphasis on cutting grass when it needs cutting and specifying the
cut level according to the area of grass – i.e. sports pitches will be one length, verges
If you enjoy
singing, why not come and join us. New members,
another and some larger areas of parks can have uncut areas with wide walking paths;
particularly
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have been very successful and popular when worked that way.
although would be an advantage.
Angus Ross
07944 877806
[email protected]
For do
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Reading this in September? It’s not too late to join us!
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The COATS centre makes an important contribution to
Crowthorne and the surrounding area by providing a
centre for our Senior Citizens. A friendly and
committed team of qualified staff and volunteers create
a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for up to 40 visitors each weekday.
Between 9am and 4pm our visitors enjoy
socialising over tea and biscuits, a hot lunch,
followed by stimulating events and activities
with afternoon tea and cakes - all of this for
only £5 per day. Transport is available on
our minibus for visitors unable to get to us
under their own steam with a fare of only £2
for the return journey. Our visitors range
from retirement age upwards. COATS
currently have some unused capacity on most
days and we are keen to welcome new
visitors please contact our Manager, Bernie
01344 773464.
50 YEARS OF COATS
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of COATS and we will be marking
this milestone with two events:
IT’S 1966 AT COATS on Tuesday 19th July when we will wind the calendar back to
1966 with a themed day for our visitors. With a delicious menu from the 60s, screening
of film footage from the decade, staff and visitors dressed in the period and 60s musical
entertainment. All this for the 1966 price of just 27p with a minibus fare of 10p. We
look forward to welcoming existing and new visitors to this celebration. To secure your
place please call Bernie on 01344 773464.
SUMMER PICNIC on Sunday 28th August. With the generous support of
Wellington College we will be holding a summer picnic in the college grounds for
our volunteers and supporters. If you are an existing volunteer we will be contacting
you in the near future with details. If you are a previous volunteer from the last 50
years or were a founder of COATS in 1966 then please contact David Wilson on Tel
01344 776646 or e-mail [email protected] so we can invite you to our
celebration.
Registered Charity No 1152306
www.coatscrowthorne.org.uk
Crowthorne Foodbank
25 Wellington Park, Dukes Ride
Mondays & Thursdays 12noon – 2pm
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Letter from the MP – Dr Phillip Lee
Back in the middle of March there was a quite charming article
about Crowthorne in the Financial Times. It was in the Houses and
Homes section and took as its base the cost of housing around
Wellington College. It highlighted how convenient Crowthorne is
for both the M3 and M4 motorways and spoke of people moving in
from surrounding towns due to Crowthorne’s “older, prettier
houses and quieter town centre.”
It went on to mention that the average price of second hand houses sold last year in the
Crowthorne area was £425,000 and that £1 million will buy you a four-bedroom
Victorian house close to the centre of Crowthorne.
So far, so good, but it was the sub-headline to the piece that really gave me pause for
thought. It said “The area around the famous fee-paying school is well appointed but
surprisingly affordable.” Of course, if you are looking at some of the surrounding areas,
such as Ascot and Sunningdale (or paying around £30,000 pa for a place at the College)
Crowthorne property does look reasonably priced. However, for most young people,
possible your children, looking for their first home, it is virtually out of reach.
Surely there is a bigger problem in play if we can realistically describe average house
prices of £425,000 as “surprisingly affordable.”
That bigger problem is that the demand for housing across the whole of the South East is
outstripping supply by an alarming degree. It is made worse here because Crowthorne,
indeed all of the Bracknell area, is such a desirable place to live, with low crime, good
services and open countryside on our doorstep. The government’s northern powerhouse
initiative is doing its best to stem the flow of people from elsewhere in the country but,
unless they move London that flow can at best be slowed and never reversed.
That means there are two possible solutions to the problem. The first is to make the area
less desirable, so people do not want to move here. The second is to build more homes.
It may not be palatable to all. It will bring with it its own problems. It will need the
infrastructure and support to be built first. But faced with the alternatives of saddling
ourselves and our children with more debt or making our own lives less pleasant, I see no
alternative but to adopt the second.
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The Best British Contemporary Crafts
Although Craft-In-Focus will not be staging their popular Henley event this summer, the
public has an opportunity to view and purchase work from around 100 of the finest
contemporary designer makers and artists in the UK at Wellington College - set in 400 acres,
this historical college provides the perfect backdrop for an event of this calibre.
Anyone that has never been to a Craft-In-Focus event will be surprised to discover the quality
of products on offer, all made independently by professional craft makers. Unlike other craft
events, no bought in or imported work is allowed and the organisers have a strict selection
procedure to ensure only the best of UK craftsmanship is represented at their events.
A visitor at a recent Craft-In-Focus event commented, “The best quality/variety craft show
I’ve been to in over 20 years.”
This event will feature around talented designer makers showing jewellery, glass, fashion,
ceramics, textiles, artwork, interior accessories and furniture and is the ideal place to purchase
unique, hand crafted work of the highest standard.
To enhance the experience there will be live performances at the weekend by violinist, Miriam
Kramer and acoustic guitar duo, Aquillo.
Rarely is such a wealth of top quality work seen together at a single event.
For further information contact Craft in Focus on 01622 747 325 or visit their web site at
www.craftinfocus.com
Opening times are: 4-6 September, 12 noon – 6 pm on Friday, 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday
and 10 am – 4.30 pm on Sunday. Admission is £4.50 at Wellington College.
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CROWTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL
www.crowthornepc.org.uk
st
♦
Parish Council Meetings held monthly - *1 Tuesday at 7.30 pm
♦
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♦
Members of the public may attend
15 minute public question time at each monthly meeting
Parish Hall, Heath Hill Road South, Crowthorne, RG45 7BN
nd
(January meeting - 2 Tuesday)*
th
Elected until May 9 2019
Cllr Jack Bolton
Cllr Simon Butterworth
Cllr James G Finnie
Cllr Bruce McKenzie-Boyle
Cllr Tina McKenzie-Boyle
Cllr Neil Kilvert
Cllr Richard Price
Cllr Gail Robertson
Cllr Simon Sever
Cllr Bob Wade
Clerk to the Council, Adele Swadling
Deputy Clerk, Joanna Robertson
Vice Chairman
Chairman
01344 772486
01344 769090
01344 774729
01344 772255
01344 772255
01344 774714
01344 771112
01344 775432
01344 776442
01344 777294
01344 771251
Email: [email protected]
For further details, please contact the Clerk to the Council at the Pari
Office, Morgan Centre, Wellington Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7LD
Crowthorne Councillors Surgery
•
CPC hold a monthly surgery to provide an opportunity for local residents
to meet with their Parish Councillors to answer questions and discuss
local issues.
The surgeries will be held in the Parish Hall, Heath Hill Road South
Lower
Room,
on week
the first
Saturday
of each
A little girl Conference
had just finished
her first
of school.
“I’m wasting
my month
from
11am-12pm.
time,” she said to her mother.
“I can’t read, I can’t write – and they won’t let me talk!”
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BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
After explaining about thlatitude, longitude, degrees and minutes the
Elected
until
May 7 I 2015
teacher
asked,
“Suppose
asked you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees,
4 minutes
north
and 45
degrees,
15 minutes
east longitude…?”
Cllr
Paullatitude
Bettison
Little
Sandhurst
& Wellington
01344 778949
After a confused
silence,
a
voice
volunteered,
Little Sandhurst & Wellington
01344 778140
Cllr Dale Birch
“I guess Cllr
you’d
be eating
alone.”
Crowthorne
01344 774729
James
G Finnie
Crowthorne
01344 777294
Cllr Bob Wade
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A Tale of Two Boroughs -‐ Bracknell & Wokingham Volunteer Centres Volunteering: who is a volunteer? All sorts of people apply to volunteer, and for all sorts of roles. Over the course of a year, the Volunteer Centres in Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough receive hundreds of applications between them. The benefits to the volunteer are multiple and varied. They can train to gain new skills, find new confidence from sharing the experience they already have, as well as making new friends, new contacts and having a new environment in which to thrive and develop. Why do people volunteer? • A change of career – volunteering is a great way to find out what you’d like to do next • A way to re-‐enter the workplace following time at home with the children, illness or redundancy • A way to build a CV, perhaps for a younger person or long term unemployed person who has no experience • As a fun way to spend a few spare hours! • To give back to their community, perhaps following a long career in business – wanting to give back to the community in some way, without monetary reward. Volunteering in Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough In Bracknell After operating as a support organisation for the Community and Voluntary Sector in Bracknell Forest for several years, the Bracknell Volunteer Centre (as Bracknell Council for Voluntary Service) registered as a charity in 1997. The organisation then changed its name to Bracknell Forest Voluntary Action and became involve in 2015. Throughout its history, and through all its changes, the organisation has had the same core commitment: to support and unite the voluntary and community sector in Bracknell Forest. The Volunteer Centre acts as a central hub and matching service for people who wish to volunteer and organisations looking for volunteers, through word of mouth, drop in applications and online applications via the do-‐it website www.do-‐it.org, which generates an average of 100 applications to process every quarter. The Volunteer Centre also regularly attends and organises community events, and has recently started to host ‘drop-‐in’ sessions for organisations to network, and for volunteers to come along and chat about the many and varied opportunities available. In January 2015, a Supported Volunteering service was set up for people with additional needs who may find accessing volunteer placements a challenge and require extra help and support to get them through the process. This opens up volunteering to a section of the community for whom volunteering opportunities may have otherwise been unattainable, as well as those just needing a bit of a boost in confidence. Continued>>> 14
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CROWTHORNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Gerald Cooper, Secretary, 36, Greenwood Road, Crowthorne, 01344 773890
SHOWS
The Society's Spring Show held on the 9th April was a huge success despite the weather
being changeable over the last few months, warm then cold and wet, resulting in all kinds
of flowers being late to flower. Daffodils and Tulips were at least 2-3 weeks late. Despite
all this, there were more exhibitors and exhibits. The Floral Art in particular was very
well supported with 12 entries, The Domestic, Photographic and Children's classes were
also well supported. Many visitors commented how colourful the show was, and how
much they enjoyed themselves.
The Summer Flower Show will take place on Saturday 9th. There will be a Raffle,
Refreshments also Magazines and seeds will be available.
Sweet Peas and Roses will be the "stars" of the Show along with Broad Beans, Early
Potatoes, Lettuce, Tomatoes and many other vegetables.
Craft Work, Floral Art, Photography and Domestic items will be on show. We will need
HELPERS at the Show for stewarding and help with clearing up after the show.
Why not try growing something different this year such as grafted plants of Aubergines,
Cucumbers and Tomatoes. Grafted plants of these vegetables are now readily available in
Garden Centres.
Don't forget to sow Lettuces, parsnips, carrots, cabbages, Peas, Beans (both Broad and
Runner) and outdoor tomatoes.
TALKS
The October talk on "Layering and potting up of Daffodils and Tulips" will be given by
Graham Talbot on October 11th
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
We urgently need new committee members at least three; the duties of a committee
member are not onerous and can be very enjoyable. Duties include stewarding at shows,
choosing topics for the Floral Art, Children’s & Photographic classes and helping to setup and clear-up at Shows.
DATES FOR YOUR DAIRY
JUL 9th Summer Show
th
SEP 10 Autumn Show
2.15pm Our Lady's School, The Avenue
2.15pm. Waterloo Hall, Wellington College
OCT 11th Talk - “Layering & Potting up of Daffodils & Tulips." 7.30pm
Parish Hall
Enjoy your Garden
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining,
the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing,
and the lawn mower is broken.
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CROWTHORNE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
CHURCHES
TOGETHER
IN CROWTHORNE
Gerald Cooper, Secretary,
36, Greenwood
Road, Crowthorne,
01344 773890
Associated with Churches Together in Berkshire
Churches
in Crowthorne
(CTC)
is run to
bybe
representatives
Welcome to 2016 and a happy
new Together
year to you
all. This year
is proving
the wettest
of all
the churches
andisaround
working
togetheristo
winter for about 100 years.
Wherever
you in
look
floods.Crowthorne,
All that can
be promised
provide
shared
service
and evangelism.
We invite
to are
join
more
rain with
ice worship,
and frost prayer,
thrown learning,
in for good
measure.
Gardens-including
myyou
owna service
any one of the various churches where a warm welcome is awaiting you.
saturated
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coffee
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Methodist
Church
on Tuesdays
and
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not survive
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pots
first.
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wash
theEcumenical
pots out removing
compost
etc. Place some
continue to host a monthly
service forall
theold
residents
of Pinehurst.
multi-purpose compost or bulb fibre in the pot (half fill or slightly less). Place one
Grateful
to the many
willing
and dedicated
clergy
forthe
all bulbs
of the
bulb(daff
or thanks
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a 3”-4”pot,
3bulbs
in avolunteers
5”pot, 5 bulbs
in a 7” pot.
Cover
services
provided
to
the
community.
with compost so that the nose of the bulb(s) is just covered, lightly water the compost so
would
like more
information
please contact
Carla
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mobile
or via
that Ifisyou
damp.
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DROWN
THE BULB(S).
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have
to 07917027783,
hand before placing
the e-mail
bulb(s)[email protected]
the pot sprinkle some mycorrhiza around the roots. For pots of 8” and
larger you can double layer bulbs. Place the pot under cover. A porch, cold frame or
SUMMER
ACTIVITIES
cloche
come to mind.
If this not possible2016
cover the pots with cling film or some bubble
filmThe
likeSummer
that usedActivities
to line greenhouses.
will once again take place on the Morgan Recreation ground in
Crowthorne
and is
will
be running:
Another
possibility
raised
beds. These can take two forms.
One Every
is a fixed
bed afternoon
with four starting
sides about
6” high
are 19th between 3.00 - 5.30 pm
Friday
on July
22ndwhich
until Aug
pushed into
ground
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hammered into
It isthe
a free
eventorformore
the whole
fromthe
toddlers to grandparents.
ground. These kits are relatively expensive. The other form
For further
Truscott on 07931720036.
which is what
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a tray aboutplease
4’x3’ contact
and has Louise
4 handles
so that
it can will
be picked
put where
you like.
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climbing,
a mobile
farm,They
a workshop with the London Irish
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more up
exciting
things
to do.up much space. These
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tray with about 6”
to bring your picnic along, some light refreshments will
of compost. It takes a lot for compost. Plant either bulbs or seeds. Lightly water the
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all. can be used again and
compost and cover the tray with
some
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plastic.
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again - and are really a good idea.
Lastly, the only method left is to make your own plug plants. The garden centre has
Churches
Together
in Crowthorne
various kits on sale. The
best ones to use
are those sold
as window trays. They come with
coir pellets and compost and are very effective. The above are the best methods to use for
radishes, Beetroot, small carrots, lettuce such as All the Year Round and Sweet Peas.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Village Picnic
Saturday 11th June, 4pm - 7pm
Morgan Recreation Field
7.30pm Photographic Outlook
8th March
9th April To 2.15pm
SPRING
celebrate
Her SHOW
Majesty
10th May
9th July
10th Sep
Parish Hall, Heath Hill Road
Hall,90th
Wellington
College
theWaterloo
Queen's
birthday
7.30pm
Growing
PearsforParish
Heath
Road
A 'bring
yourApples
own' &
picnic
your Hall,
family
andHill
friends
2.15pm
SUMMER
The Avenue
Bring rugs
or tablesSHOW
& chairsOur
andLady’s
join inSchool,
the celebrations
2.15pm
AUTUMN
Waterloo Hall,
Wellington
College
There
will be
music, SHOW
cakes, competitions
- fun
for all the
family
email: [email protected]
mobile: 07931 720036
Enjoy your garden
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Spotlight
on Oaklands
Junior
School
pupils
Spotlight
on Oaklands
Junior
School
pupils
Oaklands
School
returned
the Berkshire
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from from
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School
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from from
the Berkshire
MusicMusic
and Arts
Festival,
at Ufton
in January,
a good
showing
and Arts
Festival,
held held
at Ufton
CourtCourt
in January,
with with
a good
showing
of of
and awards,
but most
all, with
a great
feeling
of achievement
prizesprizes
and awards,
but most
of all,ofwith
a great
feeling
of achievement
and and
experience.
experience.
The Berkshire
and Arts
Festival
has been
established
to offer
amateur
musicians,
The Berkshire
MusicMusic
and Arts
Festival
has been
established
to offer
amateur
musicians,
actorsactors
and creative
writers
all ages,
an opportunity
to experience
the of
joyperforming
of performing
and to
and creative
writers
of allofages,
an opportunity
to experience
the joy
and to
receive
instant,
constructive
feedback
to motivate
further.
receive
instant,
constructive
feedback
to motivate
themthem
further.
Fifteen
children
parttheinDrama
the Drama
section,
performing
poems
as Shadow
My Shadow
Fifteen
children
took took
part in
section,
performing
poems
such such
as My
by by
Robert
Stevenson
and Jabberwocky
by Lewis
Carroll,
to a daunting
audience
of judges
Robert
LouisLouis
Stevenson
and Jabberwocky
by Lewis
Carroll,
to a daunting
audience
of judges
and fellow
competitors.
all scored
in excess
of 80%,
achieving
a merit
or distinction
and fellow
competitors.
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all scored
in excess
of 80%,
achieving
a merit
or distinction
and came
to think
for year’s
next year’s
competition.
gradegrade
and came
awayaway
with with
muchmuch
to think
aboutabout
for next
competition.
talented
entered
the Music
competition,
performing
two pieces,
one
of which
Two Two
talented
pupilspupils
entered
the Music
competition,
each each
performing
two pieces,
one of
which
had been
composed
byboy
the himself.
boy himself.
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all extremely
pleased
and proud
see them
had been
composed
by the
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all extremely
pleased
and proud
to seetothem
firstsecond
and second
in their
respective
age categories.
take atake
firsta and
placeplace
in their
respective
age categories.
the school
creatively
the of
title
of Experiment’
‘An Experiment’
a very
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pupilpupil
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wrotewrote
creatively
underunder
the title
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and, and,
after after
a very
difficult
selection
process,
of these
entered
be marked
and judged
as of
parttheof the
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were were
entered
to betomarked
and judged
as part
Festival.
children
achieved
‘top
3’ placings
in their
respective
age groups.
Festival.
Five Five
children
achieved
‘top 3’
placings
in their
respective
age groups.
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allchildren
the children
involved,
the Festival
offered
a wonderful
opportunity
to bravely
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involved,
the Festival
offered
a wonderful
opportunity
to bravely
take take
to to
the stage
and
to learn
themselves
andart
theofart
of performance.
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return,
the stage
and to
learn
moremore
aboutabout
themselves
and the
performance.
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return,
they they
all shared
performances
an assembly
theof
rest
the school.
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their their
performances
in an in
assembly
to thetorest
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also wrote
an account
of their
experience
and these
few
of their
comments:
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also wrote
an account
of their
experience
and these
are a are
fewaof
their
comments:
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the writing
and poetry
competition,
it really
was really
I really
writing
the story
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and poetry
competition,
it was
fun. Ifun.
really
likedliked
writing
the story
because
creative
writing
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take quite
of work
to write
it. I took
also took
part in
because
I loveI love
creative
writing
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didittake
a lot aoflot
work
to write
it. I also
part in
the drama
competition.
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enjoyed
learning
The Highwayman
by heart,
although
the drama
competition.
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enjoyed
learning
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poempoem
off byoffheart,
although
did take
a long
to learn.
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had learned
the poem
in school
so I knew
it didittake
a long
time time
to learn.
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aboutabout
the poem
in school
so I knew
how how
it it
should
and what
was about.
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end they
us on
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on how
to improve
our skills
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me more
lots more
confidence
at theatend
gave gave
us tips
to improve
our skills
and itand
gave
me lots
confidence
in performing’
M, Year
5
in performing’
Alex Alex
M, Year
5
‘I think
a great
experience
and time
next time
will know
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nervous
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it wasit awas
great
experience
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to do.toI do.
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this this
S, Year
time.’time.’
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S, Year
3. 3.
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enjoyed
the Berkshire
andcompetition.
arts competition.
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it because
like performing
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enjoyed
the Berkshire
MusicMusic
and arts
I liked
it because
I likeI performing
in front
an audience.
I performed
Shadow’,
by Robert
Stevenson.
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in front
of anofaudience.
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‘My ‘My
Shadow’,
by Robert
LouisLouis
Stevenson.
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funa fun
poem.’
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poem.’
AnyaAnya
H Year
4. 4.
Congratulations
our prize
winners,
Matthew
and Patrick
D, Holly
F, Lotte
S, Jessica
T, Liam
Congratulations
to ourtoprize
winners,
Matthew
and Patrick
D, Holly
F, Lotte
S, Jessica
T, Liam
and Riley
C ,toand
all those
who took
partrepresented
and represented
the school
onoccasion.
this occasion.
G andGRiley
C , and
allto
those
who took
part and
the school
on this
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those
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school
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license
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math
teacher
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me average.
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math
teacher
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me average.
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doing
it wrong.
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goesgoes
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youyou
are are
doing
it wrong.
22
thought
about
being
a School
Governor?
EverEver
thought
about
being
a School
Governor?
The governing
of Oaklands
School
is looking
to co-opt
The governing
bodybody
of Oaklands
JuniorJunior
School
is looking
to co-opt
new new
members
its governing
We seek
individuals
members
to itsto governing
body.body.
We seek
individuals
who who
have have
an an
awareness
of standards
in public
a determination
to abide
by them
awareness
of standards
in public
life, alife,
determination
to abide
by them
and and
the integrity
to participate
in collective
decision-making
in best
the best
the integrity
to participate
in collective
decision-making
in the
interests
the School.
interests
of theofSchool.
Governors
will
be able
to demonstrate:
Governors
will be
able
to demonstrate:
An active
interest
in education
and lifelong
learning
• An •active
interest
in education
and lifelong
learning
• A commitment
to delivering
academic
excellence
through
innovation
• A commitment
to delivering
academic
excellence
through
innovation
An ability
to work
positively
in a team
and debate
in a constructive
manner
• An •ability
to work
positively
in a team
and debate
issuesissues
in a constructive
manner
• A commitment
to promoting
equality
and diversity
• A commitment
to promoting
equality
and diversity
The capacity
to shape,
implement
and monitor
• The• capacity
to shape,
implement
and monitor
policypolicy
Desired
and experience:
Desired
skillsskills
and experience:
• Human
Resources
• Human
Resources
• Legal
(education,
employment,
contract)
• Legal
(education,
employment,
contract)
• Finance
(particularly
within
the education
or charity
sectors)
• Finance
(particularly
within
the education
or charity
sectors)
building
and facilities
expertise
• Site,• Site,
building
and facilities
expertise
• Health
& Safety
• Health
& Safety
our Governors
careers
and responsibilities
but they
dedicate
All ofAll
ourofGovernors
have have
their their
own own
careers
and responsibilities
but they
dedicate
time time
to theto the
school
are able.
Governors
a wealth
of different
experience
school
whenwhen
they they
are able.
Our Our
Governors
bringbring
a wealth
of different
experience
to theto the
Governing
is highly
valued.
Weall
arevolunteers
all volunteers
to make
a positive
Governing
BodyBody
whichwhich
is highly
valued.
We are
who who
wish wish
to make
a positive
contribution
the school
andeducation
the education
its children.
contribution
to thetoschool
and the
of allof
itsall
children.
The governing
body’s
overriding
responsibility
is to work
in partnership
the Headteacher,
The governing
body’s
overriding
responsibility
is to work
in partnership
with with
the Headteacher,
to promote
continuous
improvement
the performance
the school.
We play
an important
to promote
continuous
improvement
in theinperformance
of theofschool.
We play
an important
partraising
in raising
school
standards
through
the roles
key roles
of setting
strategic
direction,
ensuring
part in
school
standards
through
the key
of setting
strategic
direction,
ensuring
accountability
and monitoring
and evaluating
school
performance.
accountability
and monitoring
and evaluating
school
performance.
Governors
are appointed
a term
of 4 years
bygoverning
the governing
to ensure
the body
Governors
are appointed
for a for
term
of 4 years
by the
bodybody
to ensure
the body
has ahas a
of skills
and expertise
amongst
members.
We encourage
allgovernors
our governors
to attend
rangerange
of skills
and expertise
amongst
members.
We encourage
all our
to attend
the the
excellent
training
provided
bylocal
the local
authority
to ensure
we maintain
the skills
necessary
excellent
training
provided
by the
authority
to ensure
we maintain
the skills
necessary
to to
our role.
is aalso
full induction
programme
for governors.
new governors.
fulfilfulfil
our role.
ThereThere
is also
fullainduction
programme
for new
If are
youinterested
are interested
in position,
this position,
in writing
an outline
the skills
If you
in this
pleaseplease
applyapply
in writing
with with
an outline
of theofskills
you you
feel could
you could
the role,
to Mrs
Cooper
the Governors
at Oaklands
feel you
bringbring
to thetorole,
to Mrs
Cooper
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at Oaklands
JuniorJunior
School,
Crowthorne
e-mail
admin@oaklandsSchool,
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RoadRoad
Crowthorne
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or or
e-mail
[email protected]
jun.wokingham.sch.uk
•
• teacher
A teacher
asked
to fill
a special
questionnaire
A
waswas
asked
to fill
out out
a special
questionnaire
for for
the the
governors.
question
"Give
reasons
entering
governors.
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question
said,said,
"Give
twotwo
reasons
for for
entering
the the
teaching
profession."
teaching
profession."
teacher
wrote:
"July
August." TheThe
teacher
wrote:
"July
andand
August." 23
New support for carers in Bracknell Forest
People who provide care to loved ones or friends in Bracknell Forest
are now able to benefit from a range of services offered by a new
support provider.
Funded by Bracknell Forest Council, Signal aims to make the lives of unpaid (nonprofessional) carers in the borough that little bit easier. The service will provide free
signposting, information, guidance, networking and learning support to all unpaid carers
who look after a friend or loved one in Bracknell Forest.
A carer can be someone of any age who provides unpaid help and support to someone but
many people may not recognise they are in a caring role. Signal aims to reach these
people too by helping them identify themselves as a carer and ensure they are able to
access the support they may need.
Cllr Dale Birch, executive member for adult services, health and housing, said: “You
could be caring for a partner, child, relative, friend or a neighbour who is ill, frail,
disabled or who has mental health or substance misuse problems; if these circumstances
apply to you, you are carrying out a caring role and the Signal service is designed to
support you.
“Our goal at Bracknell Forest Council is to enable a healthy, happy and independent
community and carers play a crucial role in making that vision a reality. It is important
that people who are caring for a friend or loved one recognise their role as that of a carer
and are aware of the support available to them to ensure their own health and wellbeing.”
Signal is run by The Ark Trust Ltd, working in partnership with Wokingham, Bracknell
and District Mencap and is funded by Bracknell Forest Council.
The Ark Trust works with people with disabilities and/or long term health conditions,
with carers of people with disabilities and/or long term health conditions and with young
people who are not in education, employment or training.
To find out more about Signal and the help available to unpaid carers in Bracknell Forest,
call 01344 266088 or visit http://www.signal4carers.org.uk/bracknell-forest
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This is really important!
1.
Let's say it's 7:25pm and you're going home (alone of
course) after an unusually hard day on the job.
2.
You're really tired, upset and frustrated.
3.
Suddenly you start experiencing severe pain in your chest that
starts to drag out into your arm and up in to your jaw. You are only
about five km from the hospital nearest your home.
4.
Unfortunately you don't know if you'll be able to make it that far.
5.
You have been trained in CPR, but the guy that taught the course did not tell you how to
perform it on yourself.
6.
HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE? Since many people are
alone when they suffer a heart attack without help, the person whose heart is beating
improperly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing
consciousness.
7.
However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously.
A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and
prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest. A breath and a cough
must be repeated about every two seconds without let-up until help arrives, or until the
heart is felt to be beating normally again.
8.
Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and
keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it to regain a
normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get help or to a hospital.
9.
Tell as many other people as possible about this. It could save their lives!
At the bar a waitress screamed "Does anyone know CPR"?..............
then someone said, "Hell yes, I know the whole alphabet!"..........
..….everyone laughed….…..well everyone EXCEPT one guy…….....
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Crowthorne & Wokingham Without
Awards for Voluntary Service to the
Community 2016
Who will you nominate?
Who do YOU think deserves to be recognised for their good works locally? NOW is
your chance to propose an award for a deserving individual or group working
voluntarily in either of the two parishes of Crowthorne and Wokingham Without.
Individual award
Crowthorne and Wokingham Without Parish Councils wish to give public recognition
by an award to individuals who have contributed significantly to the quality of life in
either of the two parishes by their public/community activity.
Special Award
A Special Award may also be given to a group or organisation established in either
parish for its contribution to community life.
Nominations
Any member of the public who is a registered elector in Wokingham Without or
Crowthorne may submit one or more nominations to the Parish Councils, to be
received no later than Monday 12th September 2016.
Parish Councillors are eligible as long as the work being acknowledged has no
connection with their Council responsibilities. Self-nominations or nominations by
close relatives are acceptable.
Nominations are acceptable by using this form or by letter or email giving the same
information, whichever is easiest for you. Up to eight individuals will be honoured, and
one organisation for a special award. A joint committee of parish councillors from the
two parishes will select the winners.
Award Ceremony
The Annual Awards Evening will be held on Thursday 17 November 2016, at the
Morgan Centre. A framed certificate will be presented to the winners.
Please send completed form to either Clerk:
Crowthorne Parish Council,
Clerk, The Morgan Centre, Wellington Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7LD
Tel: 01344 771251- email: [email protected],
Wokingham Without Parish Council
Clerk, The Lodge, Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road, RG40 3AQ
Tel: 01344 771425 - email: [email protected]
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“Say it with Music”
Crow & Sandhurst Art Soc - Demo
WBC Surgery
CTC Village Queen’s 90th Picnic
Crowthorne WI branch Birthday Party
Members only.
Scouts’ Golf Gala
Muscular Dystrophy - Quiz Night
Crowthorne Choral Society
Vivaldi Gloria
RBL Women's Section
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CPC Council Meeting
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Crowthorne Horticultural Society
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College. Doors open 6.45 pm
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21 June – Pope’s, Peacocks and Amen corner. 7 miles (2½ hours). Start Pope’s Meadow.
Community litter picks at South Hill Park. Part of Take Pride in Bracknell Forest:
31 March, 26 April, 12 May (10am – 11am)
Historic parks gardening clubs. Tea/coffee provided. Please bring gardening gloves.
• South Hill Park Gardening Group. Every Wednesday, 10am - 12 noon.
• Cultivating Friends at Lily Hill Park. Every Thursday, 10am - 12 noon.
A list of illustrated Natural History Society talks at South Hill Park can be found on their
website: http://bfnathistsoc.org.uk
Quickest Way?
Arnie, a young American, was on a short break holiday in Piddlehinton in the
Dorset countryside. The next day he was going for a job interview in London
but he needed to ask for directions, so he spoke to local farmhand, Martin.
'Yo, feller, could you possibly tell me the quickest way to London?'
Martin replied in a rich Dorset country accent, 'You driving or walking, lad?'
Arnie quickly replied, 'Driving.'
Martin thought for a moment and nodded wisely, saying: 'Oooh aargh, that be
certainly the quickest way'.
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CROWTHORNE VILLAGE SINGERS
SAY IT WITH MUSIC
WEDNESDAY, 8TH JUNE 2016 - 8.00 p.m.
Parish Church of St. John the Baptist, Waterloo Road, Crowthorne
Admission by Programme: £6.00
Telephone 01344 780604 or buy at the door.
Registered Charity number 1136172
After a short break, our new term will begin on Wednesday, 17th August 2016
commencing 7.45 pm at Wildmoor Heath School, Lower Broadmoor Road.
We sing to raise money for charity and would welcome new members,
particularly male voices. We do not hold auditions and the ability to read music
is not essential but would be an advantage. There will be a concert in December.
For more information, please telephone 01344 780604 or 01189 734516.
Painting with Kitchen Rolls
Although it is summer there will be the odd day when you can’t get
outside because of weather or illness and this little activity can provide
a little distraction and result in some lovely paint effects.
You will need some liquid paint, kitchen roll tubes, scissors and some old saucers, paper.
You will need to cut the bottom of one end of the tube lengthways (making a fringe) all
the way around the perimeter of the tube. Splay the fringe outwards like a star. The
Fringe can be narrow or wide you can also cut the edges so you have a star shape if you
like. Older children might be able to fringe using their own scissor skills.
The children can then dip the fringed end into the paint
poured onto the saucers and then print onto paper. The
patterns will be quite random but using lots of different
colours will produce vivid abstract art pieces. Dipping them
into glue and then sprinkling the paper with glitter will
produce pictures which resemble starburst fireworks.
For another activity you can wind bubble wrap, cling film or string around the tube and
the child can then roll the tube through the paint and then apply it by rolling them across
a piece of paper.
Judy Mobsby
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Dr Phillip Lee MP visits inspirational Clement House
Dr Phillip Lee MP made time in his
schedule for a visit to Clement
House, Bracknell Forest Homes’ new
extra care scheme for older people.
Dr Lee, MP for Bracknell, had a
guided tour of the aspirational
retirement living scheme, which is
designed for people who want to live
independently in their retirement, and
have the reassurance of good on-site
support available 365 days a year.
The tour included meeting some of the residents and staff, and Dr Lee was invited to
view the modern apartments and the range of communal facilities. This includes the light
and spacious atrium at the heart of the scheme where residents gather for a chat over tea
and coffee or to join in a range of activities the quiet lounges, IT and library suite, and a
hairdressing salon. He also met the chef and her team who provide a choice of hot and
cold meals every day in the restaurant for residents and their guests.
Resident Mark Doyle pointed out the snooker table and table tennis equipment (bought
from eBay) and Dr Lee took up the challenge of a game of table tennis.
Following his visit, Dr Lee praised the new facility: “I was extremely impressed with
Clement House. It provides a welcoming environment that combines community,
independence and extra care. And all of this has been achieved whilst ensuring value for
money. In Clement House, Bracknell has a standard-bearer to which all other regions of
the country should aspire when considering their plans for the care of older people in the
years to come.”
The visit was organised as part of Bracknell Forest Homes’ regular contact with local
MPs to brief them on housing related matters, and to showcase development of much
needed new homes.
Linda Wells, Housing and Community Services Director at Bracknell Forest Homes,
added: “Residents and staff were delighted Dr Lee took this opportunity to visit Clement
House and see first-hand the benefits that good quality extra care and supported housing
can deliver”.
The Famous Man
On day a famous man went to a nursing home to see all of his
friends again and see how there were doing. When he got there
EVERYBODY greeted him [because, of course, everybody knows
him]. One man he noticed didn't come up to him or say anything
to him, so later he walked up to the man and asked him "Do you
know who I am?" and the old man replied "No, but you can go to
the front desk and they'll tell you."
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An Interesting Sentiment
Dear God, Instead of letting people die and having to
make new ones, why don't you just keep the ones you’ve
got now?
A Child’s Prayer
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CROWTHORNE PARISH COUNCIL (CPC)
QUARTERLY REPORT
The following highlights, essentially based on various Meeting minutes
(Jan – Mar 16), should give residents some insight into the activities of
CPC. If you require more details, please contact the Clerk, Adele
Swadling on 01344 771251.
It is noted that some of the events listed below may have already taken
place prior to the distribution of the latest edition of the Crowthorne Eye.
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 2016
The Annual Parish Meeting was held on 17 March 2016 at the Morgan Centre.
Guest speakers included The Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest Cllr Mrs
Dee Hamilton, Mr Stephen Murden from Legal and General, Cllr Mrs Dorothy
Hayes MBE and Ruw Fernando from BFC Waste and Recycling Team. During the
meeting grants totalling £11,900 were presented to the following groups: 4th
Crowthorne Brownies, Age Concern, Berkshire MS Therapy Centre, Berkshire
Vision, Bracknell & District Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Bracknell & District
Parkinson’s Branch, Bracknell Executive Job Club, CATS, Crowthorne Community
Minibus, Crowthorne Hopezone, Crowthorne Musical Players, Crowthorne Stroke
& Disabled Club, Crowthorne Summer Activities, Crowthorne Village Singers,
Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra, Cruse Bereavement Care, Home-Start Bracknell
Forest, Just Around the Corner (JAC), Relate, South East Berks Gang Show, St John
the Baptist Church, Victim Support, Wokingham Job Support Centre, Youthline.
FINANCIAL BUDGET 2016/2017
It was unanimously RESOLVED that the Financial Budget for 2016/2017 be
approved and adopted. The office staff were thanked for their diligent work over the
past financial year.
PRECEPT REQUEST FOR 2016/2017
It was unanimously RESOLVED that a Precept of £186,900.00, which reflects a 1%
increase of £1,885.21 or 0.72p and equates to £71.39 per band D property, be
approved for the financial year 2016/2017.
INTERNAL REDECORATION OF THE PARISH HALL
The Parish Hall was last redecorated in 2007/08 and due to heavy use full
redecoration of the building was considered necessary. It was therefore agreed to
redecorate all internal areas of the Parish Hall and to replace the stage and window
curtains once redecoration was complete. In addition, it was also agreed to replace
all the tables and chairs. As previously undertaken, the existing chairs and tables
will be offered to either a local school, charity or group.
REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DOORS AT THE PARISH HALL
Due to signs of deterioration and lack of thermal capabilities, it was agreed to
replace the fire doors in the main hall and stage stairwell.
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3 YEAR STRATEGY PLAN CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
Following the recent consultation conducted in order to produce a plan that reflects
the views and wishes of the local community, Councillors received a copy of the
consultation analysis showing a percentage breakdown of the responses received.
This information, along with the comments received, will be used to define the
Three Year Strategy Plan, a draft of which will be presented to Council for comment
in due course.
TREE PLANTING
Due to the removal of a number of trees as part of the Coral Reef roundabout
improvement scheme and as part of the condition of doing so, BFC has replanted
trees within each ward (Ascot, Crown Wood, Crowthorne and Hanworth) that shares
this roundabout. As a result a walnut tree has been planted on the Morgan
Recreation Ground. BFC will look after the tree for the first 3 years and then
transfer the ownership of the tree to CPC in October 2018.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN FOR CROWTHORNE PARISH
In order to develop a Neighbourhood Plan, Crowthorne Parish Council must make
an application to the local planning authority for a neighbourhood area to be
designated under the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. A
Neighbourhood Plan will provide an opportunity for the community to set out a
positive vision for how they want Crowthorne Parish to develop over a period of 10
to 25 years, in ways that meet identified local need. It was therefore RESOLVED
that CPC undertakes to produce a Neighbourhood Plan for Crowthorne Parish and
that an application is submitted to Bracknell Forest Council to designate an area, as
defined by the parish boundary, as the proposed Neighbourhood Area for the Parish
of Crowthorne.
LOCAL COUNCIL AWARD SCHEME
A new Local Council Award Scheme was launched in January 2015 and is designed
to help councils improve performance and confidence, with policies in place for
continuous development. There are three levels of qualification: the Foundation
Award, Quality Award and The Quality Gold Award. CPC agreed in 2015 to work
towards the Foundation level with a view to working towards Quality Status over
the ensuing 4 year period. All the criteria for the Foundation level have now been
met and an application has been submitted to the accreditation panel for
consideration.
MONTHLY SURGERIES
Monthly Surgeries are held on the first Saturday of each month, 11am-12pm at
the Parish Hall, Heath Hill Road South (lower conference room) to provide an
opportunity for parishioners to meet Parish Councillors and discuss local issues.
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New support for carers in Bracknell Forest
People who provide care to loved ones or friends in Bracknell Forest
are now able to benefit from a range of services offered by a new
support provider.
Funded by Bracknell Forest Council, Signal aims to make the lives of unpaid (nonprofessional) carers in the borough that little bit easier. The service will provide free
signposting, information, guidance, networking and learning support to all unpaid carers
who look after a friend or loved one in Bracknell Forest.
A carer can be someone of any age who provides unpaid help and support to someone but
many people may not recognise they are in a caring role. Signal aims to reach these
people too by helping them identify themselves as a carer and ensure they are able to
access the support they may need.
Cllr Dale Birch, executive member for adult services, health and housing, said: “You
could be caring for a partner, child, relative, friend or a neighbour who is ill, frail,
disabled or who has mental health or substance misuse problems; if these circumstances
apply to you, you are carrying out a caring role and the Signal service is designed to
support you.
“Our goal at Bracknell Forest Council is to enable a healthy, happy and independent
community and carers play a crucial role in making that vision a reality. It is important
that people who are caring for a friend or loved one recognise their role as that of a carer
and are aware of the support available to them to ensure their own health and wellbeing.”
Signal is run by The Ark Trust Ltd, working in partnership with Wokingham, Bracknell
and District Mencap and is funded by Bracknell Forest Council.
The Ark Trust works with people with disabilities and/or long term health conditions,
with carers of people with disabilities and/or long term health conditions and with young
people who are not in education, employment or training.
To find out more about Signal and the help available to unpaid carers in Bracknell Forest,
call 01344 266088 or visit http://www.signal4carers.org.uk/bracknell-forest
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PROTECT our WOKINGHAM WITHOUT
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Update on Bewley Homes Development – Charity Woodlands
As you will have seen, fencing of the development site began in March 2016 together
with a number of preparatory works required for “ecological mitigation” – specifically
creating new habitats in the woods, away from the building, so that slow worms can be
trapped and re-located to their new des-res in the “Suitable Alternative Natural
Greenspace” (SANG) in the North end of the woods, nearest Nine Mile Ride.
Over the next 3 months, Bewley plan to trap the Slow worms and move them over a
period of one month in May/June. Once this is complete, initial site clearance and tree
removal will begin ready for the archaeological work over June. The final site clearance,
including removal of the tree stumps and roots can then take place.
Once the real building starts, the Pinewood end of Old Wokingham Road will be worth
avoiding, particularly it now looks like work on TRL is imminent. However, for those of
us who have no choice because of where we live, Bewley plan to setup a website and a
stakeholder group to provide a good channel of communication between the builders and
local residents. Hopefully by the next Crowthorne Eye publication date these activities
will be up and running.
Protected Species of the Woodlands: Slow worm (Anguis fragilis)
Despite its name, the Slow worm is neither slow nor a worm. It is a legless lizard, of
between 30-50cm (about 18 inches) in length. Whilst superficially looking like a snake,
3 main differences are that the slow worm does not have a distinctive head, it has visible
eyelids, and it will readily shed its tail if threatened.
Slow worms spend the majority of time in deep vegetation or
underground in humid, overgrown areas of rough grassland,
woodland edges, heathland, scrub, and urban areas such as gardens
& allotments.
Although widespread across Britain, the slow worm is most
commonly reported in the Southern counties, Wales and SouthWest Scotland. There is concern that Slow worm numbers may be in decline, due to
destruction of their habitat.
The part of their scientific name 'fragilis' (fragile) comes from the tendency of this
species to shed its own tail, when threatened by predators, or if handled too roughly
(caudal autotomy).
Source: Surrey Amphibian and Reptile Group http://www.surrey-arg.org.uk
There’s not much consolation for neighbours on Hatch Ride experiencing constantly
flooded back gardens in the winter months. But at least you’re not a slow worm, fenced
into the boggy area with nowhere to escape…
Continued >>>
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POW3Rs continued >>>
We will continue to ask difficult questions to make sure that the interests and concerns
of Crowthorne Residents are heard and listened to. Crowthorne still Needs You to stand
up and be counted – the future of our village is far too important to be left to “someone
else”. Don’t assume that someone else will do this for us! Keep informed – join in our
Facebook Group CROWTHORNE CHAOS to learn and join the discussion on
developments affecting Crowthorne with 1000 others! (Good news that the Hideout
development was comprehensively rejected in December by BFBC!)
Crowthorne Chaos Team / Protect Our Wokingham Without Woodland Residents
Janet, Bex, Rachel
“Feel the Spirit”
in a lively final concert to their season
St Mark’s Church
Popeswood Road, Binfield
Saturday, 2nd July 7.30pm
Tickets £12 with concessions £10 - accompanied children under 16 free
Available either at the door or by ringing 0118 9677319
Thames Voyces will be going to the Bible and Bach, with Feel the Spirit, a group of
spirituals arranged by John Rutter, and Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo by Michael
Flanders and Joseph Horovitz interspersed with some Bach orchestral pieces arranged
Swingle style just for voices. The choir will be conducted by their Musical Director, Nick
Austin, and accompanied by Hua-Lin Cheng on piano and Robin Johnson on drums.
Feel the Spirit is a cycle of spirituals arranged by John Rutter for mezzo-soprano and
choir. It was first performed in Carnegie Hall, New York in 2001, and the various
spirituals from Steal away to Joshua fit the Battle of Jericho cover a wide emotional
range. The piece concludes with a spectacular arrangement of Oh When the saints go
marching in.
As a contrast, Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo is a cantata written originally for
children’s choirs in 1970. However, it proved so popular that it was arranged for adult
choirs as well. It is based on the popular Bible story found in Genesis and was written by
Joseph Horovitz with words by Michael Flanders. In 1976, it won the Ivor Novello
Award for Best British Work for Children.
As well as these pieces, Thames Voyces are dipping into the orchestral repertoire to
present three Bach pieces that have been arranged for unaccompanied voices in the style
of the Swingle Singers. The Swingle Singers are a group of some renown that perform
well-known classical pieces with jazz influenced vocal arrangements. One of the pieces
is actually an arrangement by Ward Swingle. This will bring to a close another successful
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First stage of works to begin on former TRL site
In 2015, Legal & General were granted Outline Planning Permission for 1,000 new
homes on the former TRL site. As well as the new homes, the plans include community
benefits such as a neighbourhood centre, a primary school, a care home, a community
centre and new public open space.
The first stage of the scheme is due to begin in June, which will consist of the demolition
of the existing vacant business estate. Our aim is to make the development as sustainable
as possible from the outset. To ensure this, we will be reusing materials from the
demolition in the new construction where possible, crushing hard material on-site and
retaining it for re-use.
There will be very few additional traffic movements on surrounding roads as a product of
the demolition and waste materials will be stripped from the buildings and will be
segregated and removed from the site in a controlled fashion outside of peak hours.
All properties and businesses near to the site will be notified as far in advance as possible
as to when demolition will be taking place. We will maintain regular liaison with local
stakeholders and residents as we continue to build out the scheme.
We have now set up a stakeholder forum which consists of members from the Legal &
General project team, members of Crowthorne and Wokingham Without Parish Councils
and the Crowthorne Village Action Group, amongst others. We will keep members of the
forum updated on the progress of the project through these meetings. The forum also
provides the opportunity for us to hear the views of residents and key stakeholders as we
keep up a regular dialogue with the community.
Architects have now also been appointed to start looking at the detailed design of the first
phase of the scheme. We will be holding various events such as further stakeholder
meetings and public exhibitions throughout the year to update the community on our
plans and to gain feedback and input.
A spokesperson for Legal & General said:
“We are delighted to begin the first stage of works on site to build new homes in
Crowthorne. The development will make a significant contribution to meeting Bracknell
Forest Council’s identified housing requirement as well as providing a range of new
community facilities and services.
“We aim to keep local residents and stakeholders up to date on every aspect of the plans
and the schedule ahead. We will continue to inform the community about important
milestones in the project via newsletters, regular meetings and consultation events.”
CROWTHORNE SCOUTS – HELP!
We based at the Pinewood Centre and require urgent help to stay active. We are a troop
of about 26 in size but, due to leaders moving away or taking up new posts, we now need
new adult help to maintain our adventurous role.
Scouting helps the development of young people in many ways, gives a sense of
achievement whilst having fun. If you could spare a little time each week (we meet on
Thursdays) please contact the scout leader Graham 07719325252.
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Crowthorne Village Action Group
CVAG protecting our village against urbanisation
As we write, work has already begun to demolish the Waterloo Hotel, one of the oldest,
historic buildings in Crowthorne. We tried to persuade McCarthy and Stone to keep at
least the facade of the oldest part of the building but they refused. It is a shame that
Bracknell do not have a list of heritage buildings that need some protection. The hotel
was not listed and so it was impossible to save even a small part of our history. Our
thanks to Tina McKenzie Boyle of the Crowthorne Parish Council for meeting with the
developers to add her voice to the people who are interested in heritage.
Other sites in the village down for redevelopment include the Mango Tree and the
Edwards shop site. The Mango Tree is in the conservation area so any building work
done should at least be in keeping with the area. Edwards is right on a major, dangerous
junction in the village. We have objected to this development on the grounds of the
effect of this very large building on neighbours, its closeness to the junction and the
effect on air quality. Planned car parking space is also seriously inadequate.
Work has already begun to fell valuable trees on the Charities Land west of the Old
Wokingham Road, opposite the TRL. Planning permission was formally granted by both
Wokingham and Bracknell Forest Borough Councils in March this year, and initial
ecological preparatory works began straight away. More trees were felled beyond the
development site to make glades for the slow worms that are a protected species and will
need to be moved from the area that they currently inhabit, marked for the new housing.
The developers, Bewley Homes, have promised to limit disruption to existing residents.
Up at Broadmoor the land at Cricket Field Grove has finally been sold to Barratt Homes.
As yet (April 2016) no application has come in for the development on this site, but we
can expect around 140 new homes there.
We are going to see massive changes in our village in the next few years so let us hope
that the infrastructure can cope with the additional residents and their cars.
CVAG is pleased to be involved with the Stakeholders groups that are being set up for
most of the major developments in Crowthorne. Broadmoor’s has been running for some
time. Bewley are setting one up for the Charities Land Site, Barratt Homes have begun a
group to keep residents of Cricket Field Grove informed and Legal and General have
now appointed an agent to run a stakeholders group to discuss the development of the
TRL site.
Crowthorne Parish Council will be starting work on the new Neighbourhood Plan this
year, work that will take a long time and many hours. CVAG will take part in this
venture and hopefully this will give us some say over how our village is developed in the
future.
CVAG really needs your help to protect our village against urbanisation. If you think
you could join us for a few meetings a year get in touch as we have a lot to do
([email protected]). We will have a stall at the Crowthorne Carnival so come and say
hello and chat about anything to do with Crowthorne. We look forward to meeting you.
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“The Church At The Heart Of The Village”
Here at CBC we believe that the love of God is available for
everyone who seeks it, and we meet weekly on a Sunday to
celebrate the love that God has shown us through His Son, Jesus
Christ. Services are informal, warm and friendly, and there are
activities for children, too. We would love to see you at any of our
services where we are sure you will experience the love of God for yourself in a very real
way! We also believe that a church should be an active part of its community and we do
run a programme of events throughout the week for people of all ages – please see below.
If there is any way that we can be of service to you, please give us a call, (774085), email
us on [email protected] or call in – our Minister is available in the church
office most mornings.
Sunday Services:
10.30 am each week, with ‘Time Out’ groups for children – a time for children of all ages
to have bible-based fun together.
Sunday evenings as advertised on the website
Monday-Friday we host Crowthorne Good Neighbours, 10 am –12 noon
Every Monday
3.30 – 5pm “Zone 6 Youth Drop In” for year 6
Every Wednesday
3.30 – 6pm “HOPE Zone Youth Drop In”
for Secondary year scholars
Thursday morning
10.30 - 12.30 CTC Coffee Morning
Friday morning
10am - 12 noon Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Friday evening
7pm - 8pm Prayer Hour
Thursday Fellowship for Ladies 2pm every other Thursday
Regular weekly Study Groups (days and times vary – see website for more details)
Also
“The Ark” Preschool, Monday to Friday 9.15 – 12.15 noon
We are part of Churches Together in Crowthorne, and partners in the “HOPE” initiative.
Why not check out our website http://www.crowthornebaptist.org.uk/
Minister Reverend Martin Ceaser, 774085, [email protected]
TOPPING-OUT OF WARREN CLOSE
Completion of Warren Close, a new development of affordable
apartments for rent for the over 55s in Finchampstead, moved a
step closer in April when the building was officially topped-out.
The development, which is due to open in the summer, will provide 24 one bedroom
apartments for rent. The new homes have been built by WAHS, a charitable housing trust
which provides affordable homes for older people in Finchampstead, in partnership with
Housing Solutions which owns, manages and maintains 7,500 homes.
To be eligible to apply for an apartment at Warren Close, you need to be over 55, able to
live independently, have a connection to the local area and be in need of the benefits
offered by affordable housing. There is a show flat on the site
which is available to view by appointment. Call 07816
590537 for more details.
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Wildmoor Heath ‘On the Road’
Children at Wildmoor Heath have the opportunity to go on two residential trips during
their time at the school, once in Year 4 and again in Year 6. Year 4 pupils spend three
days at Hooke Court in Dorset, while the Year 6s spend a week in North Wales at the
Rhos-y-gwaliau Outdoor Education Centre.
These trips provide unparalleled benefits by providing challenging activities and new
experiences that promote resilience, collaboration and risk taking. These are not only
useful attributes to have for a successful life, but also essential for learning! We are
grateful, therefore to our PTA and the local charities such as the Berkshire Outdoor Trust,
the Link Foundation, the Dr Howard Stilliard Memorial Fund, Crowthorne Trust and
Crowthorne Educational Charity, who have helped us ensure every child has the
opportunity to go over the last few years.
During their trip, Year 6 climbed a 648m high mountain called Moel-yr-hydd, canoed on
Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), scrambled and climbed on the beach near Porthmadog, gorge
walked and went underground in a disused slate mine. As a final challenge, they
completed a hill trail with no adults and only a map and compass to help them (you’ll be
pleased to know that they all made it back safely!). As well as the outdoor activities, the
Year 6s were responsible for chores around the centre and even had to make their own
packed lunches each day. If they weren’t proficient making a sandwich or using a
vacuum cleaner before the trip, they were by the end!
Year 4 had an equally busy three days at Hooke Court with activities including
orienteering, problem solving, shelter building, kite making and hiking. The children’s
favourite, however, was the low ropes course, which provided quite a few laughs.>>>>
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Wildmoor Heath continued >>>>
Both classes returned with many tales ‘of daring do’ and humorous moments – shared
experiences which we hope they will remember for the rest of their lives. There was also
a sense of pride in the fact they’d overcome challenges while they’d been away, whether
it was a fear of heights, being underground or away from home for the first time. As one
Year 6 put it after reaching the peak of Moel-yr-hydd, “now I’ve climbed that, I feel I can
do anything.”
Capers
We have lived in Crowthorne village for the last 20 years - relative newcomers!
During this time, favourite shops have sadly closed, and we have welcomed new ones in
their place. Capers, however, is a wonderful place to eat, drink and feel at ease.
A real institution in the village, and one we would be lost without.
There were so many of us who were dumbstruck last year when Capers doors were
closed. After lots of speculative gossip, a miracle happened and Justin and his girls
re-opened much to the delight of their fan club.
There are other places to go in the village, but Capers is a very special island of
“civilised” gathering with others. Good food, amazing service, an array of produce,
including local cheeses and pastries, and much more.
We have over the years ordered fabulous picnic hampers from them, attended tasty Tapas
evenings, and on any day of the week met friends. Whether we have met them for a
coffee, a snack, or a meal, the welcome is still the same. And long may it last!
Adele and Dave Fuller
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A little girl had just finished her first week of school. “I’m wasting my
time,” she said to her mother.
“I can’t read, I can’t write – and they won’t let me talk!”
•
After explaining about latitude, longitude, degrees and minutes the
teacher asked, “Suppose I asked you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees,
4 minutes north latitude and 45 degrees, 15 minutes east longitude…?”
After a confused silence, a voice volunteered,
“I guess you’d be eating alone.”
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Bracknell shortlisted for two awards
Bracknell has been shortlisted in two categories as part of the Thames
Valley Property Awards. The town has been confirmed as a finalist for
‘Town of the Year’ and ‘Regeneration Project of the Year’.
In the ‘Town of the Year’ category, judges are looking for a Thames Valley town and its
management team that has implemented a successful town centre strategy and has
enhanced the town over a period of time.
The ‘Regeneration Project of the Year’ award seeks to recognise architectural design as
well as how the area has been improved for those who live and work there.
The fact the town has been recognised and shortlisted in two categories is fantastic news
and a real boost for Bracknell. So many people are investing in Bracknell and are
involved in making sure the town centre regeneration is on track. We can visibly see the
ever changing skyline and the progression being made.
The next year is going to be a very exciting time for Bracknell as we head towards spring
2017 and the opening of The Lexicon. It would be a great achievement to receive just one
of these awards. Bracknell is up-and-coming and is going to be an even more vibrant,
green and enjoyable place to live, work and visit.
It is good to see the Bracknell Partnership’s vision for the town centre fast becoming a
reality and to be shortlisted for these awards is a great accolade to all those involved.
Crowthorne WI
The Crowthorne Women's Institute is a group for ladies of
any age. We are always pleased to welcome new members
at our meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at
2.15pm at the Morgan Centre, Wellington Road,
Crowthorne. Most months we have either a speaker or
entertainer and always make time for tea and cake and chat.
We also have raffles and competitions every month.
Why not come along and give us a try. Bring a friend or come alone.
For further details contact our WI President Pamela Howlett on 01344 776503
AUSTRALIAN TELEPHONE GREETING
Wouldn’t it be amazing, if this was to be introduced in the UK?
This is the actual message you get when you phone the Australian social services/benefit
office! Fantastic....
'GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO "CENTRELINK" THE AUSTRALIAN
SOCIAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS OFFICE'
"Press '1'
If you speak English."
''Press ‘ 2 ’
To disconnect until you can ..... Have a nice day! ”
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Letter from the MP – Dr Phillip Lee
Conservative Party Branches - Crowthorne
Back in the middle of March there was a quite charming article
Chairman:
Cllr Ken
Newland
01344 775096
about
Crowthorne in the Financial Times.
It was
in the Houses and
Deputy
Chairman:
Cllr
Bob
Wade
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Homes section and took as its base the cost of housing around
Cllr Bruce
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Deputy Chairman/Treasurer:
Wellington
College. It highlighted how
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the centre of Crowthorne.
So far, so good, but it was the sub-headline to the piece that really gave me pause for
thought. It said “The area around the famous fee-paying school is well appointed but
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That means there are two possible solutions to the problem. The first is to make the area
less desirable, so people do not want to move here. The second is to build more homes.
Democrats
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palatable to all. It Liberal
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infrastructure and support to be built first. But faced with the alternatives of saddling
Steve Pope
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ourselves and our children with more debt or making our own lives less pleasant, I see no
51 Napier Road
18 Evesham Way
alternative but to adopt the second.
Crowthorne, RG45 7EJ
Owlsmoor, Sandhurst
01344 778843
01344 777675
www.bracknellibdems.org.uk
I don't approve of political jokes...
I've seen too many of them get elected!
Today a man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation
towards the local swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water.
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Bracknell Forest Lions Club
Bracknell Lions would like to encourage more members from
the Crowthorne area so that we can better understand the needs
of people in Crowthorne. Despite having 13 active members
now we currently only have 1 from the Crowthorne area and
would like to increase this number.
Bracknell Forest Lions Club has been in existence for 45 years but last year looked
like it was going to succumb to closure as it was down to just 5 members. Following
a successful recruiting campaign in the Bracknell area we recruited 8 new members
who have now integrated fully with the longer serving members and would now like
to do the same in Crowthorne.
Members now are from all walks of life – male and female in roughly equal numbers
with ages ranging from mid-twenties to late sixties. We meet just once a month at
the Forest Park Community Centre, Horndean Road, Forest Park, RG12 0XQ at
19.45 on the second Monday of the month and the meetings seldom last longer than
90 minutes unless we have a guest speaker. We also arrange regular social events for
our members - perhaps just meeting up socially for a drink or a meal. So if you want
to find out more about Lions and, in particular, Bracknell Forest Lions Club please
visit our website www.bracknellforestlions.org.uk, or phone/email club secretary
Mike on 0845 833 7837 or [email protected].
Lion Mike Hendy, Club Secretary
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We are already looking forward to working on the
music for our next concert in July. Included in
the programme will be a selection from Dvorak’s
‘Slavonic Dances’ - always popular with audiences. We will also be playing Shostakovich’s
Piano Concerto No 2, with Daniel King Smith as our soloist – Daniel has played with the
orchestra before, including a fantastic performance of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in 2011.
Shostakovich wrote his 2nd concerto in 1957 for the 19th birthday of his son Maxim who
premiered the work, and it is one of the most popular piano concertos, regularly appearing in
the top 30 of Classic FM’s ‘Hall of Fame’. Steven Spielberg also used part of the concerto in
his acclaimed film ‘Bridge of Spies’.
The third piece will be César Franck’s Symphony in D Minor. Many of you will know and
love his very popular ‘Panis Angelicus’ but may not be so familiar with the D minor
symphony; however it is a marvellous work full of memorable tunes including a beautifully
haunting melody in the second movement. Franck cleverly weaves all the main melodies
together in the finale.
The Summer Concert is on Saturday 2nd July and will be held as usual at the Old Gym,
Wellington College in Crowthorne and tickets are
available from Traveltime travel agents in Crowthorne
High Street and Bookends bookshop in Wokingham (£13
in advance or £15 on the door). They can also be purchased
on-line via our website. Note that the ticket now includes a
drink in the interval. As usual children 16 and under are
free. Please note the earlier start at 7.30pm - doors open
at 6.45pm.
Our annual String Workshop held in May had a thoroughly Scandinavian flavour with works
by Sibelius, Lars-Erik Larsson and Dag Wiren. Workshops offer an excellent opportunity
to play less familiar works or perhaps to tackle more challenging pieces than are typically
played by amateur orchestras. Our popular string workshops are especially interesting as we
get a chance to explore works specifically written for a string orchestra, sometimes well
known sometimes less so as in this years’ selection. Our workshops are open to non- members
as well as members of the orchestra.
We are always delighted when children and young people attend our concerts. We have
sometimes been able to involve children in our rehearsals e.g. in our Spring Concert this year
children from Oaklands School, where the orchestra rehearses, were invited to come and listen
to part of the dress rehearsal. If you have children, do watch out for more details of our
Autumn Concert in November. The programme for this concert is particularly designed to
appeal to children of all ages! It will include Variations on a Nursery Song for Piano and
Orchestra by Dohnanyi, Chabrier's Marche Joyeuse, Night on a Bare Mountain, by
Mussorgsky, and the Children’s’ Overture by Quilter.
The orchestra welcomes new members subject to vacancies - if you are interested and are a
competent player, even if you have taken a break from playing, please get in touch. Our
regular membership is now over sixty players and we have a reputation as a friendly bunch
with members of all ages. For our concerts, the orchestra is augmented by ‘extras’ such as
harp, percussion and brass players and these are often folk who enjoy playing with us and
return time and again as ‘guests’! Weekly rehearsals are on Mondays in term time from 7.4510pm at Oaklands Junior School, Butler Road, Crowthorne.
Check our website for information on concerts, rehearsals, workshops and more:
www.crowthorneorchestra.com
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