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WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE SELF-BUILD REVOLUTION?

A survey commissioned by the Building Societies Association (BSA), published in 2011, suggested that 53% of people in the UK would consider building their own home.

It’s not difficult to see why; self-builders can often save up to 30% of the cost of buying an existing home, according to the National Custom & Self Build Association. In theory, this means the average self-build 3-bedroom home would cost £300,000 to build, instead of £430,000 to buy.

Self-builders can be those who already own a plot of land, attached to their current home, or those who purchase a plot of land to build on. Furthermore, self-building does not always mean you have to move into the property once it is completed, it is quite common for self-builders to build a home for investment purposes and rent it out.

If you are one of the 53% who has considered building a home, here are four main points to consider: 1. Finding a plot of land - If you already own the plot as part of your current property you will need to appoint a solicitor to separate it from the remaining property. If you intend to do this, and you have an existing mortgage on your current home, you will need to gain the agreement from your current lender to remove an element of the land from their security.

2. Design & planning - If building on a plot you own or you wish to make any changes to pre-existing permissions you will need to apply to your local authority for planning permission. It is important at this point to have the design of the property you wish to build. Appointing a qualified architect will help ensure the design of the property will satisfy planning requirements.

3. Finding the right builder - You may know a builder to instruct, but a vital part of a self-build project is to use a qualified and experienced builder or building firm. It is advisable to obtain several quotes and acquire references before deciding on the builder you engage.

4. Financing the project - Securing finance for a self-build home may not be as daunting as it sounds. “Self-build” mortgages are not so different to ‘regular’ mortgages. The amount you can borrow is determined by your income or, if you are building to let, the post completion rent.

The mortgage amount required will depend on the costs of the project and the value of the completed home. Depending on the lender and mortgage, funding can be made in set ‘stages’ throughout the project or flexibly as you need them. Finally, some self-build mortgages are ‘interest only’ until completion of the build, which helps keep initial costs down.

Newbury Building Society is experienced in lending SelfBuild mortgages. If you would like to learn more, contact us today and make an appointment. We’d love to help your dream home become a reality!

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Your Local Buzz What should you do when someone you don’t know is at your door?

Thatcham Historical Society

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you have a peephole, use it to vet any callers.

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you don’t have a peephole use a chain. A door chain is very useful for elderly people. Have one fitted and use it.

you are still unsure politely but firmly refuse entry.

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close and lock your door before going to look for your purse or anything else.

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let strangers into your house unless you have checked their credentials.

you are doubtful dial 999 and explain your suspicions.

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the caller gives you a phone number to ring be suspicious. The person on the other end may be their accomplice. Check in the phone directory and make the caller wait with the door locked and the chain on while you make the phone call. Beware of anyone who protests at your caution or treats it with contempt.

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not automatically buzz open the main door if a caller buzzes up to your apartment with a plausible sounding excuse.

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There have been Palaeolithic, old stone age axes found in the area but the first settlement dates to about 10,000 years ago during the Mesolithic period, middle stone age.

A series of shelters was erected on a pine covered gravel bluff near the modern sewage works on Lower Way Lane where flint tools were unearthed, as well as hearths and flint knapping floors. Excavated food and bones included those of the red deer, roe deer, wild pig, elk, horse, ox, beaver, pine marten, fox, dog, wolf and wild fowl.

hold the door open for a stranger whose arrival coincides with your departure. Don’t worry about appearing rude. Simply smile and cite security. Innocent people will understand.

Retirement

Pangbourne Celebrates Bu t j u s t t h e gi n n i n g Retirement eb Tuesday 3rd October 2pm – 4pm Pangbourne Village Hall free hot drinks & cake

Do you host an activity or run a club suitable for the young at heart in our village?

Would you like to find out about what’s on offer for you to enjoy in our community?

Come along and join us for the Pangbourne Re-Freshers Day.

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The Bronze and Iron ages followed with settlements dotted about the areahost and then the Romans Do you an activity orarrived. run a A settlement in the area club suitablewas forcreated the young at of Henwick Lane. Excavations of the heart in our village? area found buildings; pottery, tiles, household implements and coins as Would you like to find out well as wells.

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This leftus Britain to Come along and join for the the mercy of the Anglo Saxons Pangbourne Re-Freshers Day and the creation of what we would

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– 4pm You are welcome to2pm join the society or come along as a visitor.

To Hall find Pangbourne Village out more contact us via email enquiries@thatchamhistoricalsociety. org.uk or visit our website www. thatchamhistoricalsociety.org.uk.

Contact : Di Williams - 0118 984 2473, diane2473@btinternet.com Gill Reid - 0118 984 1122, gillreid@waitrose.com

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Kennet Vale District Girlguiding

have come together to celebrate the life of a Rainbow Guider, Anne Eldred or Dodo as she was better known.

Anne had been a Rainbow leader at 1st Kennet Vale, in Thatcham, for more than 20 years. During that time she fought cancer on several occasions, however finally losing her battle in October 2016.

Kennet Vale District have created a challenge badge to honour Anne and the things she loved about life, The Dodo Challenge, which is available to all sections, nationwide.

The girls across Kennet Vale are raising money for The Rosemary Appeal, a new centre at West Berkshire Community Hospital, which will provide Cancer care (chemotherapy, IV therapies and day care), Renal Dialysis and a CT Scanner.

For more information please contact dodochallengebadge@gmail.com.

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Police Advice Top tips to avoid online scams Online scams are schemes to con you out of your money using your computer and the internet, either through fake websites or emails. Here are ways you can protect yourself.

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Only allow someone to remotely access your computer if they are from a trusted source, such as your internet service provider.

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Create passwords which are long, unique and use a mix of random numbers and lower and upper case letters.

l Use antivirus software and keep it up to date. This will check for malicious computer programmes and monitor files before they are opened. Up-to-date software is important to protect against the most recent viruses.

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Understand what software you are installing on your computer or phone and make sure you are using a secure site when you buy software.

A secure site will have a web address beginning with https not http.

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sure you leave your firewall switched on. A firewall is a security shield that stops scammers getting into your computer. Operating systems such as Windows come with built in firewall settings. They can monitor and warn you of unexpected access to your computer.

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Invictus Games Prince Harry unveils the UK team for the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, recently unveiled the team of 90 competitors selected to represent the UK at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.

The 90-strong team of wounded, injured and sick (WIS) serving military personnel and veterans came together for the first time since selection at the Tower of London.

Prince Harry met the team ahead of the forthcoming Invictus Games this month and posed for the first official team photograph.

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More hopefuls than ever before, 306 WIS military personnel and veterans, trialled 11 sports for one of the 90 places available on the UK team. The rigorous selection process was based on the benefit the Invictus Games will give an individual as part of their recovery, combined with performance and commitment to training.

The 2017 UK Team Captain was also named as former Army Major Bernie Broad, who takes over the mantel from 2016 Captain David Wiseman. Bernie lost both his legs below the knee due to injuries sustained in an explosion in Helmand Province in 2009. He

underwent four years of extensive surgery and rehabilitation followed by two years of assistance from the Personnel Recovery Unit at Chetwynd Barracks in Chilwell.

He said: “Since being medically retired from the Armed Forces in 2014, I feel that I have taken my foot off the gas and become quite complacent. I have always been a keen and competitive sportsman, so I kick started my fitness regime and now regularly swim, cycle and walk. I am looking forward to taking part in the Invictus Games as I see this involvement as a way to re-focus me physically and mentally and to

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Over 60% of this year’s team are new to the Invictus Games and were spurred on to apply off the back of the inaugural Invictus Games in 2014, the success of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando and the day-to-day sports recovery activity that takes place.

The team will compete in 11 sports: Athletics; Archery; Wheelchair Basketball; Cycling; Powerlifting; Indoor Rowing; Wheelchair Rugby; Swimming, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Tennis and a new sport for 2017, Golf.

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The Royal British Legion will be supporting the friends and family, including carers, of the UK team as part of its work to recognise the vital and valuable contribution that they make to the recovery of WIS Service personnel and veterans.

The Legion’s Director General, Charles Byrne said: “The Legion is proud to be supporting the friends and family of the UK team athletes at the Invictus Games 2017. We know how important the support of friends and family is to the team, both in their performance and recovery, so their involvement in the games is key. The Legion is co-ordinating travel, accommodation

and tickets for family and friends to attend the games in Toronto, to ensure that every athlete can enjoy the support of their loved ones.

We will also be providing support to friends and family in the UK in preparation for the games, as well as out in Toronto.”

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The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. We ask people all over the UK to host their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan. Last year alone we raised £27.5 million and this year we are aiming to raise even more.

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British Food Fortnight runs from 23rd September to 8th October 2017

ear after year thousands of people get behind the Love British Food campaign which culminates in British Food Fortnight in the early autumn.Communities come together to stage glorious celebrations of food, schools visit farms and learn more about the wonderful food produced on their doorstep while pubs, restaurants, hospitals and care homes change their menus in support, and a growing number of us actively seek out that label confirming it’s British.

Be inspired Alexia Robinson concludes: “British Food Fortnight has been so powerful in inspiring people around the country, whether it is big cities like Bath, small communities, schools or care homes. Most

importantly we are leading the way in encouraging the public sector to source more British food.

Now in its 15th year, there is a real love for this event and, in an era of PR-driven promotions, it is unique in that it is still very much a grassroots movement.

“Changing times bring both challenges and opportunities for Britain’s farmers and food producers. With Raymond Blanc and Liz Earle at the helm, a superb national committee and the best sponsor in the Co-op, Love British Food is leading the way in celebrating and promoting British food.”

Details on how you can get involved from www.lovebritishfood.co.uk

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More reason Love Brit Support in abundance This year British Food Fortnight runs from the 23rd September - 8th October 2017 and once again the Co-op is the Official Retail Partner.

“More than any other retailer, the Co-op is making quality British food accessible and affordable to high streets throughout Britain and we are delighted to be working with them to fly the flag for our farmers and producers,” says Alexia Robinson, Founder of Love British Food. “And we are so lucky to have many big names on our committee generating grassroots activity and reaching out to the public: the WI,

National Trust, National Federation of Young Farmers, Campaign to Protect Rural England and a host of leading catering organisations including the National Association of Care Caterers (NACC), Hospital Caterers Association (HCA), The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) and Cucina - a very special food service organisation that is a pioneer in putting fresh British food on school menus daily.

The Co-op makes buying British easy The Co-op raises the bar for bringing British food to the high street and, from May 2017, will be the only UK retailer to have 100% fresh British bacon, lamb, beef, chicken, ham, pork, sausages and turkey, part of their three-year plan to source UK meat and vegetables.

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Liz Earle joins the campaign as Love British Food Ambassador Leading wellbeing expert and pasture-fed farmer, Liz Earle MBE is also helping to spread the message far and wide. “I’m often asked about what to eat for better health and so much of the good stuff comes from high quality, local and sustainable British

food”, says Liz. “As an organic and grass-fed livestock farmer, I’m also aware of how important it is to support our home-grown farming community who produce all this goodness. That’s why I’m so proud to be a new ambassador for Love British Food.”

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Love British Food is leading the way in celebrating and promoting British food.

Raymond Blanc invites everyone to get involved A competition to find the most imaginative celebrations of British food taking place during the Fortnight will be run again in conjunction with the Telegraph.

“It makes me so happy that so many local villages, small and large, come together. . . ”

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Previous winners include community groups from Bath, Emsworth and Peterborough.

Anyone organising an event – big or small - is encouraged to enter.

The judging panel is led by legendary chef and Love British Food Ambassador, Raymond Blanc and his son Olivier Blanc, “Every year I am amazed by the entries and it is very hard to choose the winners”, says Raymond. “It makes me so happy that so many local villages, small and large, come together. The work that they put

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Swiss Chard Chard is a leafy green vegetable often used in Mediterranean cooking. Fresh young chard can be used raw in salads.

Mature chard leaves and stalks are cooked or sauteed; the bitterness fades with cooking, leaving a refined flavor which is more delicate than that of cooked spinach.

Leeks Like garlic and onion, leeks are a member of the allium family, but have their own distinct flavour. Leeks are very versatile and work well cooked in various recipes or as a side dish. Two of the world's most famous soups, Scotland's Cock-a-leekie and France's creamy Vichyssoise, are based around them.

Plums The juiciest fruit in the stone fruit family, plums come in many different varieties, some sweet, some slightly more tart. As there are so many different varieties, colour isn't a useful guide to ripeness.

Instead, look for smooth, unbruised skin with a chalky bloom and firm flesh that gives a little when it's gently squeezed.

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Usually the deep purple roots of beetroot are eaten boiled, roasted or raw, and either alone or combined with any salad vegetable. A large proportion of the commercial production is processed into boiled and sterilized beets or into pickles.

Like Marmite, fennel is something that you either love or hate - its strong aniseed flavour leaves no room for the middle ground. When eaten raw, the texture is crisp and the flavour is quite assertive and anisseedy. Cooked, it's softer and more mellow.

Lamb Lamb refers to the meat of a sheep younger than one year old. An excellent source of protein and Vitamin B12 which is essential for red blood cell production and nerve function. Lamb is also rich in saturated fat and calories and frequent consumption of lamb can lead to weight gain.

In Eastern Europe, beet soup, such as borscht, is a popular dish. In Indian cuisine, chopped, cooked, spiced beet is a common side dish.

Grouse Grouse have a very strong and distinctive flavour. Their diet is restricted to the heather on the moorlands in northern Britain where they live, and this is why their flavour is 'heathery'.

Beetroot contains the mineral silica. This helps the body to utilise calcium, which is important for musculo-skeletal health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Crab A crustacean that has its skeleton on the outside protecting a soft, flavoursome flesh. There are many varieties of crabs and the most commonly eaten in the UK is the common edible or brown crab which contains plenty of sweet, succulent flesh. Female crabs have sweeter flesh than males.

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In the early 1980s he published The Twits, Revolting Rhymes, The BFG and The Witches. There followed two autobiographical books: Boy, in 1984 and Going Solo, in 1986. Matilda was published in 1988, Esio Trot in 1990, and finally, in 1991, came the posthumous delight of The Minpins.

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In 1953 Roald Dahl married the American actress, Patricia Neal, with whom he had five children. They divorced after 30 years, and he later married Felicity “Liccy” Crosland, who has furthered Roald’s legacy through the foundation of Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity and The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre.

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It was a privilege to be asked to sit on the judging panel for the Cultivate Competition organized by the EBP and held at Bayer, supported too by way of mentoring by Westcoast.

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The young entrepreneurs were truly inspirational and a credit to their schools. I hope all three finalists use their winnings to further their business ventures, and we’d be delighted to welcome them as members of the Chamber of Commerce, to offer all the business support they need, as they near launching their companies. Global opportunity awaits these students for certain.

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