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Volunteers wait to hear if they can have library By Adam Flinn VOLUNTEERS working to save Wash Common library are awaiting a decision from West Berkshire Council on whether they can continue to use the building. The library closed on Friday after the council decided to cease funding the branch as part of £580,000 cuts to the service. A group of around 65 volunteers has formed and is working to try to reopen the library, with the intention of running it themselves at no cost to the council. While there were tears from some residents as the library shut its doors for what could be the last time, Falkland councillor Adrian Edwards is confident it could be run successfully by volunteers. He said: “We have a management group of about 12 people and we’re planning to put a business case to West Berkshire Council. “But we’re still awaiting a decision from them on whether we can have the building on lease and I’m hoping that will come in the next week or so. “We’re really waiting for an answer to several questions we put to West Berkshire and hopefully when they’re successfully answered we’ll be able to start planning ahead.”
The closure came following a review into West Berkshire’s library service last summer. In the review, carried out by Red Quadrant, Wash Common ranked poorly in terms of costs and the number of people visiting when compared to other branches in the district. However the group says it has had a good reaction from Wash Common residents to the plans to reopen the library. A spokesman for the group said: “We were disappointed that we couldn’t keep it open and it had to close fi rst, but we’re certainly doing everything possible to get it reopened. “The outstanding issues are: do we get the building for a peppercorn rent, what happens to the fi xtures and fittings in there, and the technical issue about whether we have access to the library computer system. “We’re hopeful that these things can be resolved. All we need is a little bit of help and goodwill from the council to get us started and I think we can make a decent go of it.” In response West Berkshire Council has said it is keen to help the group take over the library, but reiterated that it cannot come at any cost to the authority. Continues on page 3
Residents gathered outside the library last Friday on the day of its closure
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TOWN and parish councils are being asked to become more involved in delivering local services in the wake of cuts to West Berkshire Council. A new website went live on Monday providing councils with information about a range of additional services it could offer, such as grass cutting or path maintenance. West Berkshire Council has been hit by millions of pounds of cuts to its Government funding in recent years and some services have been taken over by the towns and parishes. Marcus Franks, West Berkshire’s executive member for community resilience, said: “We provide a range of services in local communities, but sometimes town and parish councils want to do more. “This is an entirely voluntary scheme and will not replace the statutory services we have a duty to provide. “At a time when we are working hard to live within our means we want to help our communities do more for themselves. “We know people take pride in where they live and these new services will help those who want more done in their town or village than the district council can afford to do.�
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The new website was launched on Monday Town and parish councils can bid for grants of up to ÂŁ12,000 per project, with a total of ÂŁ400,000 available until 2019/20, funded by West Berkshire Council and Greenham Common Trust. The website, parish.westberks.gov.uk, is currently offering help with delivering grass cutting, trimming vegetation, cleaning road signs and taking
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NEWBURY: This year’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt is back from this Saturday. Twelve eggs will be hidden around the town centre, with participants given clues to their locations and the chance to win a prize. Entry forms can be collected from the Easter craft workshop in Parkway between April 12 and 19 or from the Visit Newbury website. The egg hunt runs until April 22. Russell Downing, managing director of Newbury BID, said: “The Giant Easter Egg Hunt 2016 was such a big success that we are thrilled to be working with Parkway to bring it back to Newbury again this year.�
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NEWBURY: The official opening of the newly-refurbished tennis courts in Victoria Park takes place on Saturday, with town mayor Julian Swift-Hook doing the honours. A day of free activities at the courts will also be held, including taster sessions run by Newbury Tennis School. Town council leader Dave Goff said: “We are pleased that we will have Newbury Tennis School on board to provide a coaching facility at our courts in Victoria Park. “Come along to our open day and see what it’s all about.�
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Test of strength that will give two towns much-deserved lift By Adam Flinn WHO is stronger – people in Thatcham or people in Newbury? Thatcham residents laid down the marker at a special event held in The Broadway on Saturday, designed to promote the link between physical fitness and mental health. Lifestyle coach Sara Southey, of The Southey Way, has launched the #LiftYourMind campaign, where residents are challenged to lift everyday items from small tins of beans all the way up to heavy bags of shopping. The total weights are then added up to work out whether Thatcham or Newbury is the stronger town. Sara said: “Most people don’t realise how important it is to be strong for everyday living. “Many people are put off by going to the gym and lifting weights, but we carry around everyday heavy objects all the time such as shopping bags without realising. “Staying fit and active can have a positive benefit on your mental health and staying strong is important for our day-to-day lives.”
Thatcham mayor Ellen Crumly with the team from The Southey Way (picture by Thatcham Photographic Club) Research from the Royal College of Psychiatrists suggests exercise has an effect on certain chemicals in the brain and can impact a person’s mood or thinking. It also seems to reduce harmful changes in the brain
AROUND £30,000 of jewellery, along with cash and bank cards, has been stolen from a shop in Newbury town centre. Between 9am and 9.30am on Monday, thieves broke into the Gold Buying Shop in Bartholomew Street after forcing open the back door. The items stolen included diamond rings, men’s signet rings, sovereigns, pocket watches, and a distinctive bracelet made up of numerous sovereign-style discs
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caused by stress. The challenge has been supported by mental health charity Mind, which benefited from fundraising on the day. Thatcham’s mayor Ellen Crumly was one of those to give the challenge a go on Saturday.
She said: “It was good fun, and I could manage to lift them all, even the heavy suitcase. “It was trying to show that physical fitness can help with mental problems, so Sara set up this game where the people of Thatcham were lifting
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EAST GARSTON: A panel discussion on Brexit and its possible effect on rural business and the racing industry is being held next Tuesday. Newbury and West Berkshire Liberal Democrats are hosting the session, which will feature a number of guest speakers. Parliamentary candidate for Newbury, Judith Bunting, said: “This debate is a chance to talk over the potential effects that leaving the EU will have on life in West Berkshire.” It starts at 7pm at East Garston Village Hall and is free to attend.
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Continued from front page A statement from the council said: “We recognise the enthusiasm in Wash Common to create a community library for the area. “We are holding discussions with the local community to help get them the answers they need in order to launch their new library. “We will approach this as flexibly as we can, although there can be no cost to the council as a result of their proposals.”
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all linked together. Investigating officer PC Teresa Miller, based at Newbury police station, said: “We are conducting a full investigation into this incident and would like to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area at this time.” Anyone with information is asked to call the Thames Valley Police non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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raising £500 for the club, which provides competitive wheelchair basketball for people of all ages in the area. Michelle said: “Small charities funding is often overlooked. I’m hugely impressed by the time the volunteers put in alongside their full-time jobs and also by what they
have achieved with such little support. I hope that by running for them I can help raise their profi le and some much needed funds, so a big thank you to anyone who chooses to contribute.” To donate to Michelle, go to localgiving.org/fundraising/michellebailey-parismarathon2017.
Benefit claims delay ‘a blip’ caused by a change of workers By Adam Flinn WEST Berkshire Council is taking five days longer to process new benefit claims than it was two years ago. Figures in the council performance report show it was taking on average 23 days for payments to be processed between April and December 2016, as opposed to just under 18 in 2014/15, and 19 the following year. It is one of three areas highlighted as ‘red’ in the report. The issue was brought up for discussion at last Thursday’s executive meeting. Lee Dillon, leader of the Liberal Democrat group, said: “We have a
lot of areas within the report still not showing as green, and one that’s really concerning is providing benefits. “There is a real impact that those extra five working days can have on residents being able to access their funds and being able to pay their rent and their bills.” Changes to the way the council uses external consultancy staff have been blamed for the delays. Last February, contractors who had been employed by the council on a temporary basis to process benefit claims were dismissed. This was done as a cost-cutting measure as external agency workers are more expensive. The intention was to train in-house staff to
fi ll the gap. Council chief executive Nick Carter said at last Thursday’s meeting that this had had an impact on the recent processing time, but added that it should be back around the target within the next year. He said: “We have historically used a consultant resource, so our benefit processing has been expensive but very good. “We’ve decided to pull back from that this year and do it in-house. It’s taken a bit longer to get those staff up to speed, hence the performance has dropped back a bit. “I am told we will be back to 18 next year and staffi ng has now settled to where it needs to be, so it’s a blip for which I apologise.”
News Bites ‘Valuable’ pool saved at hospital BERKSHIRE: The hydrotherapy pool at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading has been saved. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust had been planning to close the facility to cut costs, but committed last week not to shut it. It has not been confirmed
whether this will be at the hospital site or through alternative facilities. Trust chief executive Steve McManus said: “I understand the value that users gain from this service and I am committed to ensuring that the trust facilitates the continued availability of hydrotherapy services in this area.” It comes after a campaign was launched last year to keep the service operating.
Wildlife talk THATCHAM: A talk on how to make gardens suitable for wildlife is taking place at the Nature Discovery Centre on Monday from 7pm. Linking the Landscape: Gardening for Wildlife will discuss ways in which wildlife helps gardeners. For information or to book go to bbowt.org.uk/whats-on or call 01635 874381.
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Drain warning signs to tackle pollution in river
Volunteers fix a plaque to a drain in Lambourn
SIGNS warning residents not to tip anything down drains in a bid to reduce pollution in the River Lambourn have been installed. Volunteers from campaign group Action for the River Kennet (ARK) fi xed ‘rain only’ plaques on 250 drains in and around Lambourn last Thursday. They also spent time leafleting people to spread the message that nothing but rainwater should be going into the drains. Storm drains lead directly
into the river, meaning substances other than water that are tipped down the drains could be having a harmful impact on wildlife. Anna Forbes, project officer for ARK, said: “Chemicals, oil and other substances – even tiny amounts – put down drains can kill fish and other wildlife. “It can also be dangerous for humans and domestic pets too. “The volunteers have done an amazing job here, getting the message ‘only rain down the drain’ out into the community.”
Four key issues will decide if tower grant has to be repaid By Brian Radford FOUR key pieces of information could decide whether a £421,555 grant towards financing the Greenham control tower project has to be returned. A letter containing the request for details has been sent to Greenham Parish Council by Social Investment Business (SIB), which issued the grant.
SIB recently completed a 10-week investigation after the council admitted spending the money on the project in ways that had not been agreed. An SIB spokesman said: “No penalty is being imposed at this stage, although no course of action has been ruled out.” The information requested is: VË ËwÖ ËMÁj? a Ý Ë wËÝ ?ÍË work is required for the project
to be completed, with clear, accurate costs and realistic timetables. It must also be made clear how the remainder of the project will be managed, by whom, and what experience they have in managing projects of this nature. VË ËW j?Á^ËÁj? ÄÍ Wˬ ? ËajÍ? ing how the remainder of the project will be fi nanced, with clear timescales and where
funds have been/will be raised from. VË ËÖ¬a?ÍjËÍ ?ÍËajÍ? ÄËÝ W Ë partners remain involved in the project and clear evidence that they are supportive of the plan for completion. VË-jW xËÁ ?Í ËÍ ?ÍË WjË the project is complete, a lease will be given to a new body, so as to ensure that the building stays in community ownership
and management for at least 25 years. The letter is likely to be discussed at the next full council meeting on April 12, which the public can attend. The project will see the control tower turned into a visitors’ centre and café. Despite suffering delays it is expected to be opened later this year.
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Fun at food fair NEWBURY: More than 1,200 people visited the Spring Food and Craft Fair at Shaw House on Sunday. The popular event included a range of stalls from local crafters as well as food and drink. The summer fair returns on July 16.
Camera course THATCHAM: Anyone interested in learning how to improve their camera technique can attend a course at Thatcham Town Council’s offices next month. Thatcham Photographic Club is hosting a six-hour course on May 21 to teach people about basic functions and settings, with guidance on how to use your own camera. It costs £20, which includes a free lunch. To book a place, call 01635 866841.
Mad about dogs NEWBURY: The annual dog show All About Dogs is returning to Newbury Showground this weekend. Thousands of animals and their owners are expected to join in with the dog shows, arena displays, games and activities over the two days. For more information and tickets, go to allaboutogsshow. co.uk.
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Show success NEWBURY: Almost 300 people watched the Corn Exchange’s latest outdoor show, Vessel, last Friday. Crowds gathered in the Market Place to see the show, set on a stage created from a small wooden boat. The next event in the Corn Exchange’s outdoor arts programme is Ring Out, a largescale sound art installation in the Market Place on May 29.
Red nose cash NEWBURY: More than £7,000 was raised by Sainsbury’s Newbury through a series of fundraising events in the runup to Red Nose Day. A raffle, cake sale and a ‘guess the number of noses in the bath’ competition all helped to raise the funds for Comic Relief. Store manager Rob Barnes said: “Our customers and colleagues are always keen to raise as much as possible for Red Nose Day.”
Courses for kids NEWBURY: Easter dance, drama and singing courses for four to seven-year-olds are being staged at Wash Common Community Centre from Monday to Wednesday next week. Visit perform.org.uk for more.
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Excitement is building A WEST Berkshire school has been given £250 worth of construction kits after winning a national competition. Brimpton Primary School won a pile of K’nex kits to use in classrooms, where they will help teach science, engineering, technology, art and maths (STEAM) through 3D builds. Teacher Caroline Martin said: “I was so pleased to hear we had won the K’nex education kits, as I have a particular passion for science and engineering. “It’s great to see pupils enjoying them in class and we’ll also be using them during wet play and science clubs. I’m proud we are encouraging children to get excited about science.” Pupils at Brimpton Primary School with their K’nex kits
Police link Calcot raids By Adam Flinn THREE houses in Calcot and one in Tilehurst have been targeted by burglars, with a car, laptops and handbags among the items stolen. Police are linking the four burglaries, which took place on March 27 and 29. The fi rst was between midnight and 6am in Fairway Avenue in Tilehurst on March 27.
The other three were between the same times on March 29 in Calcot, at houses in Dunoon Close, Corsham Road and Narromine Close. A blue Vauxhall Corsa was stole, along with handbags containing cash and bank cards, laptops, and a satnav. Investigating officer Det Con Andrew Philpott, of Newbury Local CID, said: “Entry was gained through letterboxes so
please ensure that all doors are locked and the key removed, even if you are not at home. “I am encouraging anyone who has any information about these incidents, or has seen anyone acting suspiciously around the Calcot or Tilehurst area, to get in touch by calling the nonemergency number 101.” In response to the burglaries, the police have issued some security measures residents
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A FUN new event is set to cause a splash in Newbury this weekend. Puddle jumping is coming to the Kennet Centre on Sunday. Children can bring their parents along so they can jump in puddles to their heart’s content. Youngsters can take part in a puddle jumping race at 11.30am and 1.30pm, or have a go at welly wanging from 12.30pm or 2.30pm. And there will also be a ‘best decorated welly competition’, with judging to begin at 11.30am. Laura Adamson, events manager at Newbury BID, said: “Puddle jumping has been a joy to bring to Newbury this year. “Newbury BID is committed to organising events for the community and attracting visitors to the town and this year is no exception.” As well as puddle jumping, there will also be face painting, hook-a-duck and children’s rides on offer.
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Bonanza for model train fans A COLLECTION of exquisite model trains and other transport-related items goes under the hammer at a Newbury auction later this month. More than 140 lots with estimates of between £20 and £25,000 are for sale at Dreweatts and Bloomsbury Auctions at Donnington Priory on April 26. The top item is a gold award-winning model of a LSWR Beyer Peacock 2-4-0 Joseph Beattie Standard Well Tank Locomotive, which is expected to fetch between £20,000 and £25,000. It was built by John Dean of Chichester in 2005 after four years’ work and has won a number of awards. Other lots include a live steam model of the 0-6-0T Manx Northern Railway locomotive, which could reach £20,000, and a one-and-a-half inch scale model of a Royal Chester traction engine.
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Pigeons oust tits as the commonest county bird By Adam Flinn WOODPIGEONS have replaced blue tits as the most common bird seen in Berkshire’s gardens following the RSPB’s annual survey. Results from the Big Garden Birdwatch published last Thursday showed that while the number of pigeons seen had fallen from last year, they had jumped above the struggling tits. Blackbirds were second, having experienced an almost 30 per cent jump since last year, while blue tits were third. The Birdwatch ran from January 28 to 30, asking people across the country to count the different birds that visit their garden over a one-hour period. Daniel Hayhow, a conservation scientist at RSPB, said: “The sight of a robin or blackbird perched on the garden fence is often one of the fi rst experiences we have with nature. “So to have over half a million people taking part and counting a bumper eight million birds across one weekend is amazing. “Using the information from the weekend we’ll be able to create a snapshot of how our garden birds are doing.”
Sparrows and starlings were the top two birds seen nationally, with blackbirds in third. Blue tits were fourth and woodpigeons fi fth. The RSPB also reported an increased number of migrant birds, such as waxwings, redwings and fieldfares. However in Berkshire it was a tough year for tits, with the number of blue tits and great tits decreasing by 18 and 16 per cent respectively compared to 2016. But with increased sightings for 12 of the county’s top 20 birds since 2007, RSPB officer Tim Webb said it shows the importance of gardens to our feathery friends. He said: “Gardens are an increasingly valuable resource for birds. “They need food, water and shelter throughout the year and if we all provide these things in our outdoor spaces it will be a huge help to our garden birds, perhaps even playing a role in reversing some declines. “We’re increasingly seeing rural birds in gardens and urban settings. Our theory is that this behaviour change is because they are fi nding it easier to fi nd food and shelter.”
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Mum to run London in memory of friend “I’ve known Sarah and Dave for a while as our children were at pre-school together. I want to raise money for an amazing charity in Dave’s memory.” The London Marathon is on April 23 and Cath is hoping for a time under three hours 45 minutes. Daisy’s Dream fundraiser Gemma Gittins said: “This year we have eight runners taking on the London Marathon to raise money for Daisy’s Dream and we are so grateful.” “The money raised will help us to deliver services for bereaved children and families throughout Berkshire.” To donate to Cath, go to uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ cathrunsfordaisysdream.
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A NEWBURY mum will tackle the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon later this month in memory of a close family friend who died from a brain tumour. It will be Catherine Cox’s seventh marathon and she is fundraising for bereavement charity Daisy’s Dream. The charity supported Cath’s friend Sarah Jones and her two young children following the death of her husband David, aged just 44, in February. “Each year I try to raise funds for a local charity that works miracles in our community and this year is no different,” said mum-of-two Cath. “To leave a young family behind is just horrifying and I wanted to do something to help.
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Puzzles Two speed crossword Quick Clues Across 1 Steps (6) 7 Quiver (7) 8 Accept (7) 9 Attain (5) 10 Gave (9) 12 Managed (3) 13 Jewels (4) 15 Falter in speaking (7) 17 Hurry (4) 19 Untruth (3) 21 Agreed (9) 22 Soil (5) 23 Confounded (7) 24 Optimistic (7) 25 One of the Channel Islands (6)
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It’s one giant leap for the hippo By Josh Cox TWO big hippos. One enormous dream. Who can make it to the moon fi rst? Les Petits Theatre Company will crash land at the Corn Exchange in Newbury on April 23 and 24 with the stage adaptation of The First Hippo on the Moon, from number one best-selling children’s author David Walliams. Based on his original book with illustrations by Tony Ross, the show is an explosively funny space adventure for children ages three and over. The enormously rich Hercules Waldorf-Franklin III and ingenious Sheila compete to be the fi rst hippo to make it to the moon. Featuring colourful puppets, toetapping songs and giggle inducing humour, the latest stage adaptation of Walliams’ works sets out to prove that friendship will get you further than fame and riches. Perhaps best known among adults for writing and starring in hit TV show Little Britain and appearing as a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, Walliams has taken the children’s literary world by storm. His brilliantly funny stories, such as Gangsta Granny and The Boy in the Dress, are adored by children
MUSIC: Fubar, a rock and pop fivepiece band, will play a wide range of songs from the sixties to the modern day on Saturday. Their covers include some good old fashioned singalongs. Join them for an evening of fun at The Dolphin in Newbury, starting at 9pm.
Hooked on Barb MUSIC: Barb Jungr’s powerful reinterpretations of Bob Dylan’s music have dazzled both audiences and critics worldwide. She is known for her passionate singing, subtle arrangements and good sense of humour. Barb will perform at Greenham Arts on Saturday from 8pm. Tickets are priced at £16 for adults and £14 for concessions.
Bloomin’ great Hippos head for the moon the world over, and have earned him unprecedented critical acclaim and favourable comparisons to Roald Dahl. The book has been adapted for the stage by founder and artistic director of Les Petits Theatre Company, Oliver Lansley.
The creative team, who have also worked on shows such as Dr Seuss’ The Lorax at The Old Vic and West End hit War Horse, have designed, created and directed the fun and original animal puppets used in the show. The performance adds up to an hour
of fun for the whole family and, with the fi rst performance starting in the Easter half term, it works out perfectly. Tickets cost £10.50. To book visit the Corn Exchange website cornexchangenew.com or by call the box office on 0845 5218 218.
Rope the whole family along By Josh Cox A MIX of innovative puppetry, exciting storytelling, live music and song is coming to the Arlington Arts Centre on Monday. Theatre company Paper Balloon will present their new family show, The Boy and The Mermaid, starting at 2pm. It’s the perfect performance for families with children aged six and above to enjoy over the Easter holidays. Based on an original story by Alex Kanefsky, and featuring original songs and music from Darren Clark, the play explores one exposed island’s relationship with the outside world. One little fishing town is exposed to the mercy of sea monsters, mercreatures and spectacularly bad town planning. The Boy and the Mermaid was presented as a scratch performance in April 2016 following a period of research and development with young people in coastal communities, exploring our relationship with the ocean – its traditions, its music and its myths. Since then, the play and the performers have been dazzling audiences up and down the country. In the wake of the humani-
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FAMILY: Shaw House is hosting a fun packed session on Tuesday to learn about the importance of planting wildflowers. The event has been organised with local charity Growing 2gether and the RENEWAL Project. Children can decorate a pot then plant a wildflower to take home. It runs from 10am to 1pm. Tickets £2.
Best-selling movie FILM: The Corn Exchange showcases The Salesman from Friday until the following Thursday. It is a gripping drama that explores how unexpected cracks form in the foundations of what seems to be a happy marriage. The movie was the winner of the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2017 Oscars. Tickets from £7.
Oh what a circus! FAMILY: Circus games and fun for the whole family can be found on Thursday, April 13, at The Corn Exchange. Through structured play and games, children will be given the chance to try their hand at a variety of circus skills within a safe and supportive environment. The workshop starts at 3pm. Tickets start from £5.50.
Happy feat tarian crisis on Europe’s shores, this enchanting play uses traditional sea shanties and original new music fused with puppetry, storytelling and movement to explore how one mythical town responds when faced with newcomers from the ocean. The magical performance takes the
audience on an adventure of friendship, mystery and charm. At the heart of their work, Paper Balloon believe in the power of story to inspire, that great theatre starts with great stories placing storytelling at the heart of what they do. Adult tickets for this beautiful family
show are £9 and concession tickets are £7. You can fi nd them online at arlingtonarts.co.uk, or by calling the box office on 01635 244246. All profits from Arlington Arts go directly to Mary Hare, a school and national charity supporting deaf children.
DANCE: A Hero Of Our Time, adapted by choreographer Yuri Possokhov, will be shown live at the Corn Exchange cinema on Sunday at 4pm. It portrays Pechorin, a young officer, as he embarks on a journey across the majestic mountains of the Caucasus. Tickets £14.50.
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CHAIRMAN’S YEAR OF MUSIC: STAFF SHOWCASE Bring your family to hear your Hampshire Music Service teachers share their amazing talents! Over 150 Hampshire Music Service instrumental and vocal teachers are coming to the stage to perform a number of familiar favourites. Sat, Apr 8, 7.45pm The Forge, Basingstoke
O’HOOLEY & TIDOW Having the originality and skill to invite comparison with the most celebrated harmony duos, from early Simon and Garfunkel to the iconic Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Belinda and Heidi’s powerful, deeply moving, and soulful performances are infused with an honesty and empathy that will disarm the hardest of hearts. Tue, Apr 11, 7.30pm The Anvil, Basingstoke
THE BOOTLEG BEATLES Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through the sixties, every tiny detail is meticulously covered from costumes to authentic period instruments; from their witty Scouse banter to their
Thu, Apr 20, 8pm Corn Exchange, Newbury
SAM KELLY & JAMIE FRANCIS Folk duo Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis bring their fresh new sound to New Greenham Arts. Fri, Apr 21, 8pm The Anvil, Basingstoke
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inflection perfect vocal mimicry. Complete with a little help from their orchestral ensemble, this is a not-to-be-missed spectacular for Beatlemaniacs of all ages. Thu, Apr 13, 1.30pm Corn Exchange, Newbury
THE PARTY A man excitedly waits for the guests to arrive at his party. The cake is made, the presents have arrived, and the music is playing – all he needs are his friends to make this the best birthday ever. Tue, Apr 18, 11.30am and 2pm Corn Exchange, Newbury,
AMAZING BUBBLE MAN Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. Thu, Apr 20, 7.45pm Corn Exchange, Newbury
In this brand new show, Russell Kane unleashes another blisteringly funny stand-up performance about growing up and growing down. Sat, Apr 22, 7.45pm The Anvil, Basingstoke
AL STEWART For 50 years, Al Stewart has been writing and singing songs. Now he’s going on tour with acoustic versions from his musical back catalogue, going all the way back to the bedsit with Bedsitter Images. He will be accompanied by his long-time collaborator Dave Nachmanoff and joined by guitarist Tim Renwick.
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Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s Adele at the BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the showstopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.
Seen on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Dave’s One Night Stand, as well as star of his selfpenned BBC Radio 4 series, There Is No Escape.
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Opera & Ballet International presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and full orchestra
Introducing the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova† as Mimi and starring Olga Perrier†, the international French Soprano as Musetta. Set within the attics and backstreets of Paris. Featuring Musetta’s dog, a brass band and snow effects. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. † Cast subject to change.
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Keeping you motoring for over 30 years Kia Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi 3 ISG
A sportswagon with real swagger By Tony Yates
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IF you are looking for a decent estate car that has everything thrown in for a decent price – then look no further than the Optima Sportswagon. What Kia have done here is made the perfect estate car that has a minimum of 552 litres of cargo space – plus the added option of dropping the rear seats to increase this to 1,686 litres. This also gives Kia the perfect opportunity to break into that important D-segment where they hope the Optima Sportswagon will grab a slice of the business and fleet sales market.
The Optima feels pretty good on our roads – and there are no dramas to talk about here because its well balanced and settled even on some of our most demanding roads – you’ll have less to worry about if you decide to start planting the Optima into the corners. I know I have said this before – but the Kia engineers really do put a lot of effort into making their cars handle well and you can feel that in the way the Optima tells you exactly what’s going on beneath you – while Kia’s onboard safety features do their job by keeping everything present and correct even in the event that you do go and get it all a bit wrong.
Power and Efficiency The version I currently have on test is powered by a 1.7 litre turbocharged diesel engine with 139bhp and 340 Ib/ft of torque which makes the Optima move along at a decent pace considering its size. Fuel economy figures are also good and you can expect to achieve around 60.0mpg (combined) plus a decent top speed of 124mph.
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it, the interior is actually well thought out with modern hard wearing materials that will be very good at resisting wear for many years. With technology now being one of the most important factors most people look for when buying a new car – the Optima needed to offer a lot toys for not much money. Well, I can happily report that the Optima does not fall short here – and comes with a whole array of features such as front & rear parking sensors, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 8” Touchscreen Satellite Navigation, dual automatic air conditioning with an automatic windscreen de-fog system, 18” alloy wheels, LED front fogs, Led rear lights, Blind Spot Detection, ABD with EBD, Lane-Keep Assist and speed limit information, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and twin side (front) curtain airbags among many others.
Trim levels inside the Optima don’t feel as good as they do inside the Sportage – but this is a load lugger and Go out and see for yourself what a car that is able to accommodate a large family and pretty much everything you the Optima Sportswagon has to offer. can throw at it – so when you think about Standard price (from) £24,495 as tested.
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Sport Bites Senior success GOLF: The seniors at West Berks Golf Club have continued their strong start to the season with a 7½ to ½ win over Wrag Barn. It was an equally impressive win for the men’s team, who thrashed Sandford Springs 6-0 in a friendly fixture. Elsewhere, Andrew Grayson won the Saturday stableford competition, while Ray Pithers triumphed in the midweek stableford.
Narrow defeat MOLLY Jones took home the top honour of the Champions Cup at a recent awards ceremony held for Team Kennet Athletics Club’s junior cross country runners. Molly was presented with
the award for her strong performances throughout the season, which included winning the under-13 girls’ club championship. The best sportshall athlete of the year went to Harry Booker,
Aimee Dickson and Oliver Humphries, while Anna Pettit and Stuart Bladon won the indoor track and field awards. Twenty athletes aged nine to 13 were given the Team Kennet special stars for competing
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Charlotte smashes it – twice NEWBURY Athletic Club thrower Charlotte Payne started off her season in style by breaking two club records at the weekend. Competing at the Basingstoke Open meeting in her fi rst event as an under-17, Charlotte recorded a personal best of 12.15m in the shot put on Saturday. She followed that up with a
huge 41m throw in the discus, making her the clear number one in the UK for her age category this year. Charlotte continued her impressive performances on Sunday in Bournemouth, winning all three of her events. She threw 39.71m in the discus, 52.87m in the hammer, and then improved her shot put throw from Saturday to 12.17m.
ing from Ben East, who broke the club record in the javelin with a throw of 48.83m, Harry Booker and Oliver Ford in the shot, Oliver Gregory in the hammer and Anna Pettit in the 1,500m.
in the Oxford Cross Country matches this season. Elsewhere, Team Kennet athletes picked up a total of 14 medals at the Basingstoke Open meeting at the weekend. They won five golds, includ-
THATCHAM Rugby Club were defeated in a close encounter at Wallingford. The hosts – who had beaten Thatcham 15-11 at Henwick in December – once again came out as victors with the same four point margin in an interesting Southern Counties North league clash. Wallingford dominated the opening 15 minutes and went forward regularly but it was Joe Leadley who had the fi rst chance to score with a long range penalty for the visitors that went just wide. At the midpoint of the half, Thatcham worked deep into the home 22 with Danny Shaughnessy and Jamie Evans combining well to put Liam Rowland into the gap with a good run from five metres, but the pass failed to stick.
Thatcham were resilient in defence against a surging Wallingford side but when the visitors did take control, Tim Apperley made a fi ne run through to make 30m but was hauled down 15m short. The teams went in at the break 0-0 and after the restart, Wallingford continued where they had left off. The deadlock was broken when the referee brought the game back for an infringement on seven metres. The defence failed to organise and Wallingford scrum half Ralph Smith simply ran in to score left of the posts. Wallingford’s conversion attempt came back off the upright, putting the hosts into a 5-0 lead. Despite losing captain Matt Langdon to injury and a subsequent reshuffle, Thatcham started to move the ball well.
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A last pass that would have put Rowland through broke down but the game was brought back for a penalty which Leadley duly converted to get Thatcham’s fi rst points. Wallingford then scored a penalty with Thatcham hitting back to make it 8-6. With 15 minutes left on the clock, Wallingford’s Carl Tappin made a break on the 22 and put James Springer away for a well worked try and conversion, making the score 15-6. Thatcham fought back from another penalty and drove to the line with man of the match Lewis Davies getting the touch down, but the conversion was charged down. Wallingford held out for the win. Thatcham will be eager to make amends in the fi nal home game of the season next Saturday against Aylesbury at Henwick.
FOOTBALL: Newbury FC suffered a narrow defeat against unbeaten Reading YMCA on Saturday. Daniel Langford scored Newbury’s goal, but it wasn’t enough to deny Reading the victory. Newbury are fourth in the Thames Valley Premier League with 47 points and host Rotherfield United on Saturday. Meanwhile, Mortimer earned a 1-0 win away to struggling Taplow United and are sixth in the standings.
Finishing last HOCKEY: Newbury & Thatcham Hockey Club men’s 1sts ended their season in miserable fashion as they were thrashed 6-0 by fellow strugglers Aylesbury. The two sides prop up the Middx, Berks, Bucks and Oxon Regional 1 table, but Newbury & Thatcham end up bottom after the defeat on Saturday. The ladies’ 1sts play their final game of the season this Saturday when they host Phoenix and Ranelagh Ladies as they aim to keep third in the Trysports Three Counties League.
Pair of draws FOOTBALL: Hungerford Town picked up their second goalless draw in a row against St Albans City on Saturday. They followed that up with a 1-1 draw away at Poole Town on Tuesday night, and sit seven points outside the play-offs in sixth place.
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Blues dominate to leap into promotion places By Adam Flinn NEWBURY Blues are into the promotion spots after a thumping win over Oxford Harlequins. They thrashed the Quins 46-14 for the bonus point with a dominant display at Monks Lane. But Saturday’s win was even sweeter for the Blues as Old Pats – who had been in the top two of the South West 1 East for the majority of the season – suffered a surprise defeat away to Old Centralians. It means Newbury have a four point advantage over Old Pats with just two games remaining, both against sides in the bottom three. Saturday’s game got off to a dream start for the Blues as Jon Bastable got on the board after just four minutes, with Nick Wackwitz converting. A Wackwitz penalty soon after extended their lead before Newbury were awarded a penalty try after Josh Love was taken out without the ball.
The Quins were able to get off the mark in the run-up to half-time, but there was still time for Josh Bartlett to dodge several Oxford defenders for a try close to the posts for Newbury, giving them a 24-7 lead. Almost immediately after the restart the Blues secured the bonus point as Bartlett added his second try. Another score came moments later as Joe Piggott completed a 30-yard run to go over, although the conversion went wide. With the fi nal quarter of an hour approaching Newbury extended their lead as Jamie Futcher went over. On 70 minutes Oxford managed to pull another try back, but Newbury were still able to add their seventh as Bartlett completed his hat-trick. The chance for promotion is now in Newbury’s hands. They will need to make sure they don’t make any mistakes when they visit Reading on Saturday before hosting Reading Abbey in their season fi nale on April 22.
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