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Students’ joy thanks to brilliant A Level results

Pupils from The Holt School celebrate their exam results – they were not the only school in the borough to be pleased with their grades.

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By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk A SUMMER of waiting and hoping came to an end for Wokingham’s students yesterday as they tore open the envelopes of their A-Level results.

Whole families turned out to support their youngsters across the borough, with many bright students claiming places at some of the country’s top universities.

Nationally, the proportion of A* and A grades was 25.8%, down by 0.1% on last year, with 42,000 places being offered to universities, up 3% on the same time last year. Around 41,000 places have been made available through clearing, a slight rise on last year. The pass rate nationally remained at 98.1%.

Along with the removal of the cap on university places in England, and a decline in the number of 18-year-olds, the application process for university has been described as ‘a buyer’s market’.

Students across the UK have performed well in mathematics and foreign languages, while courses such as ICT and media studies have struggled

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to get their students achieving the top grades.

More than half of all students who took Further Maths achieved an A* or A grade, while 88% achieved a C or above nationally.

Modern Foreign Languages have seen a decline in interest from students, with just 13,500 exams sat in German and French this year, compared with 18,400 in 2011.

The most popular subjects were Maths, English, Biology, Psychology and History.

The gender gap has narrowly closed by 0.1% this year, with 8.5% of boys achieving

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Wokingham Borough Council’s executive member for children’s services, Cllr Charlotte Haitham Taylor said: “Congratulations to all our pupils, teachers, support staff, schools, governors, and, of course, parents and carers, for all your hard work and dedication in the examination process.

“There are marginal shifts in results from 2015, but the strong performance of our schools is sustained. We’re very fortunate to have such great schools and

dedicated staff in our borough, working ceaselessly to do the best for our young people.

“We wish all our graduating students the very best for their future endeavours – whatever they decide to do. If your results aren’t quite what you expected, please don’t be disheartened. It is far from being the end of the world. Yes, the path you are going to tread may now be slightly different, but the end destination can still be the same, or maybe even better than what you might have anticipated.” n Results special pages 4-7

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AN OPEN afternoon was top of the plots, after visitors were invited to find out more about running their own allotment.

On Saturday, Wokingham Town Council together with Wokingham Horticultural Association teamed up to host the event, held to mark National Allotments Week.

Visitors could see what goes on at the Ormonde Road allotments in Wokingham and also meet others

Choral Society enjoys UK tour SINGERS from a choir in Wokingham have spent the summer making sweet music in the North East of England.

More than 40 members of Wokingham Choral Society gave recitals in Newcastle, Durham and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne under the baton of musical director, Patrick Allies and with accompanist Benedict Lewis-Smith.

Pieces performed included music by Mozart, Vivaldi and Mendelssohn, and served as a warm-up to the choir’s new season which launches on Thursday, September 8.

The choir rehearses at Emmbrook Senior School, in Emmbrook Road from 7.30pm. New members, particularly tenors and basses, are welcome.

Alternatively, the choir will be

who already have their own site.

The event was attended by Wokingham Town Mayor, Cllr Gwyneth Hewetson. Entertainment came from Circus Scene and there was a plant identification quiz.

Local honey from beekeeper David Geen was for sale and local historian Jim Bell talked about various Victorian artefacts that had been dug up on the site.

Visitors could buy a plant and enjoy

refreshments organised by WHA and given in an exchange for a donation to the Town Mayor’s charity of the year, Soulscape.

A spokesperson said: “It was a charming and friendly afternoon and really enjoyed by all the guests.”

To find out more about the allotments or to request a pitch, contact the Amenities Officer at Wokingham Town Council on 0118 974 0886.

holding a Come and Sing Open Evening on Thursday, September 15 where anyone is welcome to come along and have a go at singing passages from Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and Haydn’s Te Deum, which will be performed in full at the Great Hall at the University of Reading on November 12.

For more information on Wokingham Choral Society visit www. wokingham-choral-society.org.uk.

patch of what is suspected to be the weed has been found in one of its open grounds.

A spokesperson said that it was under control. They added: “The council is in the process of dealing with it”.

Knotweed spotted in Wargrave

A BY-ELECTION could be held in Charvil after its deputy chairman stepped down.

Due to a change of employment, Elizabeth Black resigned her role and the search is on for a replacement councillor.

Plans are in place for a by-election if 10 electors from the parish request one by writing to Wokingham Borough Council’s returning officer.

The closing date for such letters is Monday, August 22.

REPORTS of an invasive weed have been made to Wargrave Parish Council.

Japanese Knotweed, which is a tall herbaceous perennial plant with bamboo like stems, often grows into dense thickets and can cause damage to roads, riverbeds and homes.

The parish council said that a small

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Royals star to join 24-hour footie marathon to help cancer mum to return to work as planned, so this football match has been arranged as a fundraiser to help support her family.”

A JustGiving page has already raised more than £900 for the appeal, and the match this weekend, which will see five-a-side teams playing between 8am and 8pm on both days, will bring in lots more.

As well as cheering on the teams from the sidelines, spectators can join in the fun at the various stalls that will be dotted around Woodford Park, including a tombola, raffle, name the bear, cakes and lots more.

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Michelle Davey, 33, who lives in Southlake, was diagnosed with the disease just 11 weeks after giving birth to her first child, Tommy, in January this year.

Due to the physical nature of her job as a self-employed massage therapist, Michelle has been forced to give up work while she undergoes treatment, leaving her husband Phil to not only look after their newborn son and his wife, but also be the sole breadwinner.

As well as household bills, the couple are also having to pay for childcare for

Tommy as Michelle is too weak to even pick him up while she recovers from surgery to remove her colon.

So now their friends and family have rallied together to raise as much money as they can to help the couple through this difficult time, with the 24-hour football match this weekend hoping to bring in some much needed funds.

One of Phil’s school friends Jamie Williams is organising the event, and has managed to book former Reading FC player Nathan Tyson to play, alongside past and present members of the Woodley Hammers, who Michelle’s mother Diane Avenell managed for 20 years.

Diane said: “Michelle has had major bowel surgery, is undergoing chemo at the moment and is waiting for a liver operation, which means she is unable

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Mystery after dead snake found in road AN appeal has been launched by the RSPCA after the body of a snake was discovered dumped in a tank in Wokingham earlier this week.

The grim discovery was made by a member of the public in an alleyway opposite Norreys Avenue at around 8.30am on Tuesday.

The adult red and orange corn snake was approximately 3ft in length.

RSPCA exotics officer Phil Hamilton said: “This poor snake was in really bad condition. It was very thin, and had been left in the tank laying on dirty bedding, and with a small bowl of water.

“At the moment we don’t know if it died in the tank before it was dumped, or sadly died after being left.

“Either way, we’re keen to hear from anybody who has any information.

“This was a fairly large fish tank that the snake was found in and would have most likely taken two people to carry it, so we’re hoping somebody saw something and can let us know.

“They can call us in confidence on 0300 123 8018.”

He added: “This snake is sadly one of many reptiles we’ve been called to, having been dumped or abandoned.

Exotic pets can be difficult to care for properly and are too much of a commitment for many people.”

Corn snakes are generally docile in nature, with a reluctance to bite and lack venom so pose no threat to humans. Adult corn snakes can grow up to six feet long, and can live up to 23 years in captivity.

The RSPCA said that before taking on a reptile a potential owner needs to research the needs of the particular species thoroughly and ensure that they can meet them at all times, and for its entire life.

Reptiles can be challenging and expensive to care for; the animal may grow very large, live for a long time, become aggressive or require a licence or other paperwork to be legally kept or sold.

They have the same needs as in the wild, which must be met in captivity by law under the Animal Welfare Act.

Civil war display at family picnic

Water mains burst cuts off supply

LIVE music, fitness trails and an English Civil War display will be just some of the highlights at the annual Twyford Family Picnic this weekend.

The fun kicks off on Stanlake Meadows at noon on Saturday with a performance by Punch and Judy for the kids and the Trampoline Band on the main stage, followed by some good old fashioned sports day fun including an egg and spoon race, sack race and blindfold running.

The fun continues throughout the afternoon with an English Civil War display in the main arena, a visit by Tinkerbelle and a fitness trail race hosted by Barnes Fitness.

Bouncy castles, a climbing wall, stalls and lots more will also be on offer during the hugely popular event.

Admission to the fun day is free and everyone is welcome.

HOMES in parts of Wokingham were left without water after a pipe burst on Wednesday morning.

South East Water reported that the main burst at around 5.30am.

It flooded Barkham Road close to Wokingham station, leaving a large puddle on the road surface and causing delays on the roads.

Pavements were closed to enable workmen to access the mains pipes.

South East Water’s Regional Network Manager Steve Benton said: “We were alerted to a burst on a 6in diameter water main at 5.30am on Wednesday morning.

“Our contractor was on site

Rapist jailed by court A MAN from Woodley has been sent to prison after being found guilty of three counts of rape.

Joshua Cooke, 26, of Drovers Way, was found guilty of the charges following a three-day trial at Reading Crown Court, which ended last Thursday.

He was sentenced to four-and-a-half years, five years and five-and-a-half years’ imprisonment, to be served concurrently.

On July 18 last year, at approximately 7am, Cooke went to a house in Reading and raped a woman aged in her twenties, three times.

Cooke was arrested on August 19, 2015 and charged on March 10 this year.

Investigating officer, Det Con Philip Wilson from Force CID in Reading said: “The emotional and psychological impact of this offence on the victim has been substantial. However I commend her bravery in reporting this to the police and then telling the court what happened. I hope this conviction and sentence enables her to move on with her life.”

Collison cyclist injured A CYCLIST was airlifted to hospital following a collision with a lorry in Woodley on Wednesday morning.

The 20-year-old man suffered what were described as serious head and arm injuries following the crash at the junction between Concorde Way and Viscount Way. The emergency services attended after receiving a call at 8.12am.

A spokesperson for South Central Ambulance Service said that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet. He was airlifted to the major trauma unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. A rapid response vehicle and an ambulance also attended the scene.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called at 8.16am following a road traffic collision involving a lorry and male cyclist in Concorde Way, Woodley at the junction of Viscount Way. “A 42 year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink.

“An investigation is ongoing and we would ask anyone with information about this collision to call us on 101.”

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“Unfortunately emergencies like this do happen from time to time.

Our underground network has to withstand high pressure, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“Sometimes our pipes and connections fail and a burst occurs.

“We have a dedicated team out and about all the time looking for leaks and bursts on our network. However we are always grateful to members of the public who alert us to problems so we can deal with them quickly.

“Our Leakline number is 0333 000 3330 or Tweet us @ sewateruk.”

THE body of a man has been discovered at a house in Woodley.

The discovery was made after police and ambulance crews were called to the property in Rochester Avenue shortly after 8am on Sunday (14).

Police are treating the man’s death as unexplained but not suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner.

The man’s identity has not yet been released.

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Biology, bright futures ahead thank them for high standard. He I am proud ofparts all our sides of the House of Commons. could be read both ways. ” Maidenhead for Mrs May isis at prior tofor which he was focused on represents of Reading “It also has a long-range ballistic missile, the council meeting, with his bike or by foot when he safety pedestrians. identified various works such Dr Phillip Lee wrote an article in 2007 Chemistry and Maths, has accepted her their many contributions to school life at they instantly think of theand town A Level students andaswish them all the She started by revealing she was about to that, also Charvil, Wargrave, Wokingham borough. borough well as Wokingham whichtoitstudy claims can reach America, andriskSonning, councillors asking questions as serious of death?”

“We were assured while as clearing vegetation and about Trident, in which he argued that to place Zoology at Exeter.

Bulmershe.” hall and its town centre. best for their future destinations.” jet off to Germany to meet with Chancellor A VILLAGE came together to send off one of its Mr Farrar has also had an illustrous career as He has lived in Hurst for 47 years in part of a Hurst,also Remenham MPdevelopment Dr Phillipdecommission Lee borough areas of Bulmershe and which potentially intended forTwyford, nuclear well as is a question by resident Ms Symes raised and theBracknell Arborfield improving visibility assist the weapons andtothen have But Wokingham borough – the Merkel, before visiting Paris on Thursday for treasured members. a cameraman for the BBC, working with people grade II listed Jacobean house. even a part of Woodley – all in is in a seat that was created in Whitegates, Loddon and South delivery.

There is, of course, the danger that Claire Symes. concerns the lack of a two As was in progress, the council highway users.” them back at anatunspecified point SIDHUabout was the star at and be travelling theto bring a 13% pass rate A*wife alone.

Four outa in area that The Village Wokingham Paper RICKVIR FOREST SCHOOL meetings with President 1997’s Hollande.

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With the sad passing of his Elizabeth boundary changes –the Wokingham borough.

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North Korea might share its technology Cllr Bill Soane asked theorganised safe crossing on as Bearwood would ensure that there were He promised that the council future could cost lives due to the delays Forest School, in Winnersh, after world before deciding on his future of every five entries to a Vocational a bouncy castle, a baby corner, a treasure A CELEBRATION of a group dedicated to due to venue capacity.

If the weather is dry, covers is more than that.Farrar, And who She also made jokes Corbyn’s farewell event for Henry is leaving He also all about type ofMr documentaries, few years agowould heAnd feltif now waswasn’t thetotime to move Thisand means that she isworked MP to aon prior to that ittohad been East alllooking that confusing or its –weapons with other countries or question on her behalf, sharing Road thethree Barkham Road safe routes Bohunt from be make in making the missiles. he landed an A* and Asleader ina his career path.

Head Boy Zac Minns Level exam received a hunt and plant stall.

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TheMinister.

85-year-old a local historian and has filmed andalso edited several village events Inn on August 3, Mr Farrar was Prime Although Dr Phillip Lee (Bracknell), Rob Likewise, John Redwood, is in Bracknell Forest, he also While the borough isstudents, divided up route will be alongside roads Manor is “dangerously narrow” established.”

Close should be used to cross a The replacement nuclear weapon system, university to study medicine next Mathematics at Surrey “We are delighted for our suchShe as said: the MAD Academy, Buggyfit and University. will markThe the anniversary with a special event runs fromshowing 2.30pm to 4.30pm “It is an important symbol for published Book of Hurst in 1984, a over the years. presented with a picture a montage Theresa May has been MP for Wilsonthe (Reading East)is and John Redwood the Wokingham MP serves represents parts of Wokingham in such a way, we will continue to where speed limit higher and “traffic regularly speeds Replying, Executive Member Langley Common Road. world events could lead to dramatic changes year.and Overall, thecan school aat98% celebrate and wishfrom Usborne books.

Food besummer provided byenjoyed of summer party history in Barkham Village Hallitson the Church Lanetheir venue in Barkham. girls young women when they see comprehensive of the village Theand most recent waswill in the of 2014 Hurst and a message ofsuccess grateful thanks Maidenhead the seat was (Wokingham) didn’t speak in the debate,this than 30mph.since Burghfield, Mortimer and borough: Finchampstead North, around corner, with little for Highways and Transport, cover four MPs andfuture, the “We are thatthat in global threats.

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It was so popular it was reprinted in when local MP Theresa May officially unveiled the Village by Hurst Councillor and Chairman of they allin voted for trident. created 1997.

“The WBC factsheet on roadCummings regard for safety”.

Cllr Malcolmand Richards, said that and walking routes will be Sulhamstead, all inA* Newbury work they do within the Finchampstead South, sensible prudent decision is to”provided retain a one and 27% Distinction*, Mathsand seeing whatever they choose to do.

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Members of the Focused Friends meeting on Thursday following publication of its Pay The group Policy Statement. bridleways celebrate It notes: “It is the policy of the Council to ensure protest that news that the ratio of the salary of the highest paid officer made its of their and the lowest paid officer is well below the 20:1 way through funding ratio recommended as a maximum in the terms of Wokingham grant, which reference for the 2011 Hutton Review of Fair in town centre willPay enable the Public Sector.” last May. A them to follow-up expand question its Hug relating to In A Mug the march project, STUDENTS at Bracknell & Wokingham College Chloe was asked which MEMBERS of the Maidenhead are in seventh heaven after achieving a 100% Farrington, at Council sends mugs CHILDREN in the borough will be delighted to learn Conservative Association which pass rate for the seventh year in a–row.

Amber on Thursday packed that a new play area has opened in Finchampstead is based in Ruscombe addedwith Timothy Woods is heading –tohave Oxford Hayward, last week goodies to behind the FBCtheir Centre. congratulations to Theresa University after receiving an A* in Maths, Picture:Hannah lonely and Cllr Angus Ross, executive member as she becomes thefor UK’s Prime A in AS May Further Maths, A in Physics and an GemmaMorgan and isolated Environment, Minister. told Council: “A ground-breaking new A in Chemistry.

Rebecca Davidson people in layout of a MUGAIn–amulti-use games area – is now statement, they expressed The delighted youngster said: “I Powell open. This is an exciting new concept of anhospitals open area their delight at the appointment and would definitely recommend Bracknell & and refuges with many applications for all ages of youth.” shared their belief that Mrs May

Precinct next month.

IF WOKINGHAM floods, the councilpre-driver doesn’t need Wokingham Borough Council’s training leisure centre are being welcomed by Wokingham Borough Council seeking views of NOW is the time for unity andsandbags co-isfor BRACKNELL MP Dr Phillip Lee, whose to provide its residents with despite course offers interactive sessions teenagers along the council. residents about how they envisage sports also includes parts of operation – that’s the verdict from the popular constituency expectations that it related will. with up-to-date car information on the Drive Residents are being asked for their BRACKNELL & WOKINGHAM COLLEGE centre, which includes awill swimming pool, changing EXCLUSIVE Reading East MP Rob Wilson.

Wokingham Instead, “The council encourage people to in borough, has spoken of Start website. views on how to improve Bulmershe By PHIL CREIGHTON the years ahead.

By PHIL CREIGHTON He was writing in response to his sadness at the resignation of David make theircovered own enquiries sandbags in advance Topics include for buying a second-hand car, news@wokinghampaper.co.uk Leisure Centre, into Woodlands Avenue, news@wokinghampaper.co.uk leisure underwent aaccidents, refurbishment, Britain’s decision leave the European Cameron of aThe flood eventcentre bycauses contacting local suppliers such asin the wake of the Brexit vote. first aid training, of traffic advice after aafter promise wasfacilities made toand lookequipment at incorporating new in 2014, Union Thursday’s referendum.

The Remainer added that the result builders’ merchants”. and hazards that new drivers on legal requirements are being made for a new way to reflect and ways to improve and sustain the centre THE owner ofPLANS a popular farm after investment from the borough council and 1Life Mr Wilson, who serves as a of the referendum must bepick-you-own respected Just before last Thursday’s Council meeting, Cllr face. remember inout Wokingham’s town centre. following a cosmetic refurbishment in in Wokingham has hit at misleading –Pauline the council’s leisure provider.

Government minister, represents parts and the country must come together as Jorgensen passed new sandbag There will also be the chance for young people to THE new Prime Minister ofthe theborough’s UK peace bench, donated 2014. toAaoutside road closure - and sought to the borough by the The council says is that now looking aton possible of borough fall itsigns planspointing for a future of Europe. policy, introduced initthe wake ofwithin the 2014 flooding getWokingham behind the wheel for the first time will be a strong voice and a fantastic Rotary club, isis to be moved The leisure centre, which houses a to reassure the public that he still open for as part of plans to options which include either refurbishing or his Reading East boundaries, including He also praised the high turnout in which manylesson. houses flooded and the council a tastersaw driving leader. regenerate Market Place, and it is hoped that it will swimming pool, gym, sports hall and business. rebuilding theEarley. leisure centre well as improving Woodley Wokingham – more than 80% of having toand call on neighbouring Maidenhead council borough Thestudio, event is organised by as the borough That’s the verdict of Wokingham find aRoad new home in Elms Field. dance was built in the 1970s, Heathlands is currently general site issues such as car parking.

He said of LEAVE’s win: “It is voters had their say. to help out. council’s roadfacilities safety and will be run by Conservatives leader team Cllr Keith And, as partrepair of the project, specially commissioned meaning the have become tired undergoing Either decision will result incouncil partial full closure incumbent on all politicians to do their Onto Thursday,carriageway the UK voted to leave works, The new policy notes “ the isornot able Berkshire Youth, including presentations from Baker. mosaics will are be made to help create a new area for and insite, need of investment. meaning road closures in place to of the one of the reasons why the council said it utmost to make it work for the country, the European Union by a very narrow act to all requests for sandbags during a flood event theSpeaking Safer Roads team with practical driving to The Wokingham Paper, people to stop and remember, particularly those who Wokingham Borough Council enable contractors to work in safety.

But wants toby hear from residents. whatever reservations they may have margin – 52% of voters backed Brexit. but does identify itsMay priorities.” lessons qualified approved driving he praised Theresa for being a to died in have conflict for at thea country.

(WBC) is looking at executive possible options the works couldn’t come worse Cllr Angus Ross, member for the had in the past.

“The British people have spoken, ” Thisconstituency includes deploying sandbags to maintain instructors. strong MP.include Wokingham Town Councillor Imogen Shepherd improve the site which either Wokingham college; the support I have time for the Grays environment, said: “I’dmight like toAirfield everyone who “ITaking know that many bethank Dr Lee said.

“It isowner now theof duty of allFarm: this access for emergency services, protecting Council He added that an right official opening will take place place at Woodley Youth Centre, the person to reunite Mrs May became Prime Minister on Cllr Ross replied that there was no requirement the recent local elections, requested an update on the Dubey is one of the people who is backing a petition refurbishing or rebuilding theespecially centre, as month. receivedishere has been world class! I the am weekend is normally his busiest of the attended the previous events earlier this We disappointed with the result; Parliamentarians to respond in the best properties and other vital facilities.

Residential just in time for the bank holiday weekend, on August Hurricane Way on Wednesday, August 16, the course Conservative Party in the wake Wednesday, takinggeneral over from traffic plans. callingmodelling for the borough well as improving siteDavid issue such elated that I got into the University of Oxford year asofraspberries come into crop andto establish a new war for a submitted petition to be reported back to the received some excellent feedback and hope to get those who have worked tirelessly interests our great and good country. property is the lowest priority in such an emergency.

25 at 1pm. runs between 9.15am and 4pm. the referendum result.

Cameron who resigned after the “A significant number of traffic were memorial insummer. the centre to actsurveys as a focal point for council chamber, but added that he had met with Ms as car parking.

School A*schools –online B% –for C% Alltown passes to studyofMaths, I can’t quite believe it.” theglad lots more atcampaign the next event and as part of the during the something inresidents “At the prepare local A* level, I am that And when sandbags offered to “I’m delighted They the mayor will that be coming to the Although aimed atfor 16are and 17-year-olds, anyone also GCSEs said are European referendum.

Greenwood and the results of that discussion had undertaken in September 2015 in and around people who wish to pay their respects.

Representatives from the council will Head of A Levels, andthey Creative Arts, The work is in two phases, with the consultation. which they passionately believe. the turnout was high in both Bracknell Reading Blue Coat School 79% 93% 100% it will be with the caveat that “no guarantee can opening,” Cllr Ross said. aged between 15 and 19 can attend by booking a free incredibly proud of their MP. Cllr Baker, who also leads been shared with her network.

Wokingham, Reading and Oxfordshire,” Cllr Richards Launched last week, the petition points out: be “Now visiting Woodley town centre Ginette Cox said: “Yet again, our students first taking place from the junction of “We want the local community to take part and is the time for unity and and Wokingham, with both above the be given thatBorough they willCouncil, be delivered a £1 The project has beensaid: funded

by Section 106 place (refundable deposit will bewithin required, “Congratulations tomoney Wokingham Bulmershe School 47% - to Wyevale 98%programme “We do appreciate the popularity of horse riding said.

“The current shows the transport “Wokingham does have an excellent war memorial on Saturday July 9£10 from 9am to 4pm have done They us proud by producing an excellent Nine Mile Ride Garden Centre. be involved in planning the way forward.

It’s really co-operation; we must all accept thewill not national average. specific timescale” andCouncil “the council accept and Finchampstead Parish Council. admin fee if using PayPal). our new Prime Minister. said: “As Leader of the in our borough,” he added, saying that he hoped that model is expected to be ready towards the end of the to commemorate the lives lost to war, but it is tucked and at Bulmershe Leisure Centre on any work, set of results. This is testament to their hard The second phase runs fromthe the river Waingels College -from 80% 100% important before we carry out there outcome ofthat, the referendum and work “The and the issues responsibility for the quality effectiveness of thereferendum An form can downloaded “Weof are The and theapplication Conservative Group, Ioram summer.” away inside Town Hall Peter Gray with thedelighted raspberries willRt be to on Sunday July 10our from 9am tobe 4pm to work andsome the tireless efforts that ofthat teachers bridgeraised north of engaged Holmethe Grange Craftand is rarely seen by the the total network of Wokingham’s bridleways could is support for proposals.” together to tackle the challenges that debate clearly many sandbags”. thePiggott Drive Start theaon council’s website or by School 60% 87% 100% Hon Theresa May, our MP forshowedasthe pleased that wepage nowon have Prime reach “upwards ofa40% over the next 10 years”. careerssale A progress report will be delivered, Cllrengineering Richards public… thisgoweekend.

Above top:class-time the original sign gather local people’s views the beyond standard to provide Village to the entrance of Holme Grange LEAVING the then leadership science, technology, to explore STEM as potential in STEM-related and The stall will be in Woodley on Saturday, August 6 remain. new voters, which is very welcome and However, sandbags be given free ofon charge, contacting Julie Pillai, will road safety officer, (0118) Maidenhead, is days. now in the positionsign to Minister who represents part of our “We are working hard at to deliver anadd enhanced promised: be for keeping you informed.”

“We are“We’ll asking aout space available goodies, a supportive tune of £1,056 to enable work asmany completely closed for 14 A replacement CAMPAIGNERS sending hugsto inbe madethe centre’s future. revision sessions as possible.

Maiden Erlegh School 55% 81% 98% School. election for a moment, and maths. career choice.

Itthe took place events like this are keymessage if road we are to from 9am to 4pm.will look forward to working with to dispose encouraging. although owners be expected of them asidefor 974“I 6387.

Wokingham Day Service lead Conservative Party and this Borough. for equestrian users,” hedistribute said. anare additional memorial, for all our people, in all network toguest expand. (above) was put upgreat atthe theto beginning of the week mugs celebrating afterShe securing and tothe more people Cllr Angus Ross, executive member “It was see students studying Signs erected at both ends of Theresa May spent time was the special at Adobe’s base in Maidenhead. overcome barriers which stop Anyone who is unable to attend the event can colleagues towards securing the long“There will be some challenging times after the emergency hasbeen passed.

St Crispin's School 53% 76% 98% Country our new Prime has always strong in conflicts, the past, future.”

The Friends said that from Pictures:together funding toin expand thepresent initiative. for“Theresa environment, said: “The possibility outsideforward of class as or sitting with Heathlands imply that the road is andGirls encouraging teenagers to get the Adobe In Tech Summit, Mrs Mayfeedback said: “There is an in need.” many young girls from pursuing aPhil Creighton have their say online on the council’s Thebut, as a Road term future of our great country.” ahead nation, we must now The council’s sandbag stock will bewebsite.

400 filled WOKINGHAM Dayhelp Service meets PLANSteachers to introduce new self-service kiosks to at the Minister. speaking up for this Council and our Emily Hospital Rowe, of women Optalis So far more than 100 people signed theat Wokingham The Holt School 57% 81% 99% recipients The Focused Friends project, run have Customer Experience of Mr rebuilding or refurbishing Bulmershe when additional was requested. completely closed, but work is taking stuck into STEM subjects – aimed inspiring girls aged 13-15 under-representation STEM career. ” closing date for responses is Friday 19 August.

Wilson also praised outgoing come together and concentrate on what sandbags and empty bags.

The“We Acorn Community Centre, which has borough’s libraries arebelieve moving a step closer after the He stressed theJodie popular pick-your-own we’re just starting raspberries.

We should confirmed the works on Heathlands that Theresa has theRoad residents, and 1,000 itisisa fantastic that this left, and petition and Cllr Shepherd Dubey said that she had has been very positive with the ward by a team of clients and staff from the Champion Reichelt added: Leisure Centre top priority for us.

They have now been presented with terrific place during off-peak hours of 9.30am Prime MinisterSchool David Cameron, who is best for the UK as we move into a Emmbrook 43% 77% 99.6% been specially designed for people who councillor for residents’ services announced a new business is “fully open” during the works be very busy, especially with the weather. will lead to road closures, but runs off-peak qualities and determination to reunite voice will now be coming from Number James Gard received lots of emails and Facebook comments of matron sending a letter of thanks to Wokingham Day Service at Woosehill, “I think this is a brilliant project and “We wanthis the local community to results – some students achieving exceptional and 4pm. announced resignation on Friday future outside of the European Union.”

Rachelle and Shepherd Dubey sitmost on the peace bench Wokingham’s Market Place.

The wasto donated need of support. process. and said that grownintendering on thegrades road being for closed now isImogen very Forest 49% 72% 98% – 9.30am 4.30pm, Monday Friday.to the and thebench Country.

10. and Timothy support from people. the group donating such unique sees mugs filled with various treats“The the benefits areitems far-reaching. take part School and be involved in planning wanting to improve access for horses of 2 Party orato 3lotA*s.

Peter Gray, who runs Grays Farm, told morning.

He added: “ICAMPAIGNERS was very sad to see Wokingham by the Rotary club and will be moved as part of the town centre regeneration.

Picture: Phil Creighton It includes a fully accessible bathroom Cllr Pauline Jorgensen told Council that the farm are coming into season. serious, to compound it the signs aren’t The road will be open the rest the “It is not going to be easy, but of “Personally, I have known Theresa Woods, right, “It’s something that has been talked about for gifts. such as tea, candy canes, and “This initiative gives the ‘Focused theReddam way forward. the his borough asked for an updateoron a petition “We aim to add value to every student that The Wokingham Paper that it would be Minister House 61% 92% 98% He wrote: “The Prime Minister David Cameron announce intention runfor uncontested.

Prime offer any IN been HIS first across comments from the Leadership contest.”

A MOBILE TRAVELLER encampment in Wokingham has bids will betime. requested inleadership September, with thethey aim complete with hoist and a when sensory room “The strawberries are superb.

They clear, the signs say closed two weeks. with herour and compassion, for 10 years, and have acted as her find out their A phone was snatched fromwe someone’s hand SALARIES paid to council staff were revealed at the many years,” said Cllr Shepherd Dubey of plans for the Kelly Story, Senior Support Worker chocolate sent to people in need, such Friends’ group a chance to engage with “It’s really important that, before they had submitted. walks through door so that better for the works to have taken place has served our country with dignity, to after resign.Theresa However, it was a typically Instead ofatany warm words support to hersigns evenare though May was He added: “There are Bracknell &work, Wokingham 79% 100% ordered move on.there of implementing the new services with fitted with visual, sound, scent and touch are excellent top quality atnow the The notDay thatService clear it’s open the Cllr Malcolm Richards, executive stability will be election agent during general elections. results in Lower Earley earlier thisisCollege month.

Council’s meeting week. their memorial.

“It’sPick notisolated, political.

With regeneration, Cllr Gwynneth Hewetson, who chairs the town’s “We havethey asked artist put“together together aset design at the said: “This waslast a really people who are lonely orthe in Bridleway community, learn new skills and carry outto any support for 43% Nicola Greenwood, from Wokingham leave arean ready fortorestored. whatever they inannounced the autumn, when his Your Own compassion and understanding, and honourable andas selfless decision from of welcome, Mr Redwood they are in neighbouring as the new leader discussions going on about The group had moved onto the field close to A BUSINESS case for a third bridge over the River enhanced opening hours” next spring. devices. moment,” he said.

“With raspberries wetheir beginning and end of the day. member forhas highways and or transport, “She the full support ofworldsaid: Iour have watched her grow in her role Atproposals. around 11.45am on Friday, July 1, the victim had Thewith lowest paid and council staff will receive £14,975 there’s the sense that we should be doing something. cultural committee, told The WOkingham Paper that on the theme of reflection. project that started nothing a homeless refuge. make new relationships.

Luckley House 60% 92% 100% Group, asked Cllr Angus Ross, the executive member sights on, be it university the of season has finished for the year.

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Board, police and community wardens weekend. a very important for us.

Saturday before the schools break the working hours.

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St Joseph's College 65% 81% 100% The offender was wearing a hoody and had cycled Couldrick, who receives £130,000 with a potential I don’t think it’s the way to go in the 21st century.

She said: “We want something very close to the a peaceful place.” the group has made it a huge success. recipient up. in a Mug’. and we will also bethe able to show you a process ago after being hit by a van, leading her to launch the the closure was when the signs went position to steady ship and deliver BULMERSHE COLLEGE LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL of electing a new leader, who will all three senior Conservatives Brexiter Andrea Leadsom congratulations to her. the EUnew in a timely andbroad Borough Council. project -will which could start inleisure Wokingham’s Thames “Libraries also for opportunities extend andlook organises special events for “We’relook nowof selling potatoes, should extremely busy.” changed to show when the to road will as be “She make afantastic fantastic Prime Theresa and wish her every success up behind the victim before stealing the phone. £13,000something bonus in performance related pay.

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Minister, and on behalf of myself and the country’s new Prime Minister.

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Monday, allowing Mrs May to – very no effort to welcome new Treaty rules.” Councilshe has have nowso.” been eliminated Wokingham field.

Mr Grandison, who lost his borough council seat in added.

Wokingham Borough “We’re still accessible much may have caused.” her good luck.” future with Theresa at the helm.”

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Excellent day for Emmbrook THE Emmbrook School is celebrating a record-breaking year after its pass rate increased to 99.6% with an impressive 20% of all results achieving an A* or A grade.

Traditional subjects such as Maths and the Sciences produced some excellent results, with over a quarter of those studying Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics and Computing achieving A* and As. Meanwhile, more than half of all pupils studying Fine Art and Economics achieved A* to B grades.

Mikey Anniss scored two A*s and two As in Mathematics, Physics, Further and Computing, while Haiyang Huang matched his tally in Mathematics, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Ellie Welch took home an A* and two As in Biology, Chemistry and Maths, while April Reid received three As in English Language & Literature, Media and Sociology.

Head of Sixth Form, Pete Whitehouse said: “I am delighted with the outcomes for our students this year. Once again the top

Emmbrook pupils Dan Cox, Callum Downey and Dan Allen celebrate their results Picture: Phil Creighton/ WP1608011

performing students have shown their true potential by producing some of the best individual results in the country. The year group as a whole have increased their average points score for the fourth year running, something I am immensely proud of.

“Our results show that students of all abilities in The Emmbrook School

Sixth Form make excellent progress, including our vocational students achieving ‘distinction’ grades on average.

“Any Sixth Form journey is challenging and potentially stressful, and I am immensely proud to have worked with each of our students as they move on to the next stage of their lives.”

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THE Crowthorne school’s results improved on last year in both A Level and Vocational subjects.

More than 20 students achieved at least A*, A or B grades, with 39 scoring the holy grail of all A*s and As, and 93% of Vocational subjects were at least a Distinction.

Head of Sixth Form Tony Evans said: “We are delighted once again with our amazing students, who have done fantastically well this year overall at A Level and in the Vocational subjects.

“We are very proud that so many of them (at all ability levels) achieved their ambitious targets but it was the manner in which they did it that was so impressive. We loved working with these great young people.

“We have improved still further on last year’s results and we’re grateful for the superb support of students’ families and the hard work of staff who, together, have helped to make this happen.

“Over 20 students achieved at least A*AB grades at A Level, with excellent grades overall, and 93% of Vocational grades were at Distinction* or Distinction grades, which is astonishing. All of this really pleasing news is a fitting reward for the teamwork and positive spirit that was evident throughout the year.”

Sophie Goves, Charlotte Evans and Emily Hamblin with their results Picture: Phil Creighton/ WP1608012

A TOTAL of 16 students at The Holt School achieved at least three A* and A grades, with 99% of all students passing their exams.

Headteacher Suzanne Richards said: “We are, once again, very pleased with our A Level results. They are a delightful and hard-working year group fully deserving of their success.

“They have been extremely well supported by all the staff and we wish them all the very best as they move on to university, college or employment.”

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A Levels 2016 LUCKLEY HOUSE

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One third of passes are an A EVERY student at Luckley House passed their exams, with an incredible 92% achieving A* to C grades, and one third of passes achieving an A grade.

Almost every student secured their first choice university place.

Cate Tren, who achieved two As and a B and secured a place at Southampton University to study History, said “I am so, so pleased!”

Katrina Monk said

she was “over the moon” with her A, B and C grades and can’t wait to start her Drama and Screen Studies degree at Manchester University.

Headteacher Jane Tudor said: “Yet again

A Level students at Luckley House are heading onto the next stage of their education fully assured that they can achieve their goals.

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MAIDEN Erlegh School are celebrating after seeing a 7% increase in the number of students scoring top marks in their exams.

With a 98% pass rate overall, while Thomas Virgo took a clean sweep with 4A*s, and Karan Dahele and Edward Stow both too 3A*s each.

Headteacher Mary Davies said: “Once again Maiden Erlegh Sixth Form students have achieved an excellent set of results at A Level and AS, and Level 3 Vocational courses.

“The staff and governors would like to pass on a huge congratulations to all of our Year 13 students. We are so proud of you and wish you all the very

best as you move on to the next phase of your lives.

“Huge and sincere thanks must also go to the staff who taught and supported our Sixth Form students with such dedication and commitment throughout their courses.”

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Oxbridge beckons for quartet FOUR students from the Sonning school will be taking up places at Oxbridge this year, including Oliver Hague, from Swallowfield, who will read Medicine at Lincoln College, Oxford.

Star rower Alex Miles, from Woodley, has been accepted to Trinity College, Oxford, to study Engineering, while Kate Partridge, from Wokingham,

will take up a place at Pembroke College, Oxford where she will read Experimental Psychology.

Head Boy, Will Batt, from Crowthorne, who achieved A*A*A, will take up a place at Durham University where he will read Engineering. In addition to Will’s regular duties as Head Boy and his academic studies, Will represented the Navy Section of the School’s

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(equivalent to A*-B) grades were 87%.

This once again shows our school as a centre of excellence for both academic and vocational learning.

“I wish all our students the very best for their future and thank all the teaching and support staff for their continued dedication and professionalism.”

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Founded by local resident Sue Jackson, the aim of

Combined Cadet Force at the School’s Biennial Inspection and was a member of the School’s senior rowing squad.

Philip Rowe, Deputy Head (Academic), said: “These results are a superb testament to the hard work and dedication of both students and teachers at Blue Coat. It has been wonderful to see the level of academic progress that our

IT was a ‘cracking’ set of results at The Piggott School, in Wargrave, after 100% of students passed their exams.

Vocational subjects did particularly well with 87% of students scoring at least a merit in their Level 3 exams.

Headteacher Derren Gray said: “We have a cracking set of results, not one student failed. Our students and staff work exceptionally hard and this is once again evidenced in this year’s results.

“Our A Level pass rate is 100%. Over 87% of grades were A*-C; 60% of grades were A*-B. The average point score per A Level entry has increased to 236 points.

“Our Vocational Level 3 results increased significantly with 40% of grades at Distinction* (equivalent to A* at A Level). Distinction*, Distinction and Merit

THE students at St Crispin’s in Wokingham were jumping for joy after securing a 98% pass rate. Head Girl Sophie Ross (pictured), from Finchampstead, managed to scoop two A*s and an A to gain a place at Southampton University to read Population with Geography.

Catherine Lawrence also took home two A*s and an A and will now go to Oxford University to study Chemistry, while Zakhar Motulyak is heading to King’s College London to read Neuroscience after he bagged two As and a B. Headteacher Ginny Rhodes said: “We are so proud of our students’ achievements: these results reflect the commitment to

students have made over the past two years, especially in light of how busy so many of them have been outside the classroom.

“I would like to think that Blue Coat reflects the spirit of the Rio Olympics – individual endeavour, coupled with ambitious determination, leading to outstanding attainment.”

their studies and hours and hours of hard work!”

ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE

Everyone passes in superb results

THE students at St Joseph’s College in Reading have joined the list of those achieving a 100% pass rate for 2016. An impressive 26% of students scored A*-A, up 6% on last year.

The school, which was recently named Independent School of the Year, can boast a whole raft of students achieving the top grades, including Luke Sheriff, whose triple A* score has won him at place at Surrey University to study Maths.

Deputy Head Boy Nathaniel Fernandes also achieved fantastic grades of A*AA, and is going to Southampton to read Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

“I’ve loved holding a leadership role at St Joseph’s, and feel that this has allowed me to develop my confidence and communication skills, as well as learning the importance of teamwork,” he said.

“I’ve been on a number of trips during my time in the Sixth Form, including the opportunity to go to CAFOD Headquarters in London to write a newspaper article – even though I don’t study English I really enjoyed the challenge of doing something outside my comfort zone.”

Headmaster Andrew Colpus said: “Congratulations to all St Joseph’s A Level students, both for their exam grades and for becoming young people who are ready to go out into the world as confident adults, equipped with life skills that will help them towards future successes.”

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last year’s AS result: I was quite upset with what I A NEW school has “dramatically” improved on the got. This year I was desperate to get it so I could do results of its predecessor. something I really, really love.

Reddam House, in Sindlesham, took over from “All of the teachers here have pushed themselves Bearwood College at the start of its last academic and encouraged us to push them. Reddam has given year meaning that this year’s A Level results are its us more means to do that and made us more inspired first measure of success. and motivated to work harder.”

And the school, a mixture of boarders and day Miss Frank is not the only one celebrating after a pupils, is celebrating after smashing its target for the good first year for Reddam. year.

Twyford teen Will Northey said that his grades In this year’s A Levels, 61% of students achieving enabled him to get to Birmingham to study A*-B and 92% A*-C grades. Last year, the same International Relations. He said: “For me this is pretty students, under different management in the former damn incredible.”

Bearwood College, achieved only 37% A-B and 54% An unconditional place at Royal Holloway is in A-C grades in their AS exams. store for Reddam boarder Natasha Putland. She Head teacher Toby Mullins told The Wokingham of 2016 is celebrating such fantastic grades and said: “It’s amazing, I honestly didn’t expect it. I’m so Paper: “I’m incredibly pleased and proud of the accepting offers at some of the country’s most chuffed and shellshocked.” youngsters in what they’ve achieved in this year’s prestigious universities.”

A first choice university place now awaits A Level results.

And the pupils themselves have also praised the Wokingham teenager Rachel Heats. Her two A* and “We set ourselves a target at the start of the year. school’s new approach.

B grade means that she’s off to Bristol. “I’m going to When we came in the youngsters had done quite Jess Frank, a boarder, is looking forward to study geography. Bristol was first choice [university], poorly in the last year and we set about improving going to drama college as a result of her grades and I decided that quite early on.” that dramatically. We’ve exceeded our target, so attributes her success to the change in management.

Jason Ikin, from Reading, is preparing to go to couldn’t be more happier.”

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Principal Tom Bartlett said: “With more than 80% A*- C grades, 100% A*-E and an average of a grade B, Waingels A Level results for 2016 are the best in recent years. These outstanding achievements are testimony to the hard work and dedication of our students and staff.

“We wish all our students well as they move on to the next stage of their lives, with many going on to top Universities to study, for example, Physics and Astronomy at Surrey, Chemistry at Southampton, Law at Swansea, Mathematical Sciences at Bath, English Literature and History at Birmingham, Aerospace Engineering at Nottingham and Modern Languages at Newcastle to name but a few.

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Praise for project to help young offenders

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk WORK to reduce offending and help safeguard youngsters in Wokingham borough is above the national average, a new report has found.

The inspection, carried out by HM Inspectorate of Probation, focuses on the work undertaken by youth offending teams with children and young people who have already committed an offence.

The reoffending rate in the Wokingham Borough sits at 30.5%, around seven per cent lower than the national average for England and Wales.

Inspectors praised Wokingham Borough Council’s youth offending service and said they ‘were undertaking highly effective work with children and young people’, offering a quality service with ‘case workers [who are] skilled,

experienced and motivated to support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes’.

The report highlighted the council’s strong commitment to working with children and young people. In summary, the report said the service ‘had a strong approach to making sure that both offending related and victim awareness work was completed. The delivery of these interventions helped educate children and young people on the impact of their offending and worked on developing alternatives to offending behaviour.’

One inspector said: “There was no evidence of any further offending. Returning an order back to court for consideration for early revocation on the grounds of good progress was applied for and successful. The young person has gained full time employment

as a carpenter. He has distanced himself from negative peer groups and has more positive family relationships in the home.”

Cllr Richard Dolinski, the council’s deputy executive member for children’s services, said: “This is an excellent report, reflecting the real strengths in the service and the outcomes it’s producing for our children and young people.

“The effect of having skilled leadership and management is evident throughout this report and all staff are committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community.

“We’re pleased the report puts us above the national average for reoffending rates. The service’s work is so crucial in reducing and relevant children and young people reoffending.”

Man arrested after sex attack at Legoland A MAN from Bracknell has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on two young girls at Legoland Windsor last week.

Between 12.15pm and 12.30pm on Thursday, August 11, two six-year-old girls were touched inappropriately by a man at Castaway Camp, in the Pirate

Parish noticeboard Due to the summer holiday, most councils are not meeting this month. Most resume in September.

Tuesday, August 23 Barkham Parish Council. Planning meeting 7.30pm.

Barkham Village Hall, Church Lane, Barkham RG40 4PL. Woodley Town Council Plans Committee. 7.45pm. The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JZ

Wednesday, August 24 Wokingham Borough Council. IMD 2016/ 30 Joint response of Wokingham Borough Council and Reading Borough Council to the consultation on the draft Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan, Executive - Individual Member Decisions. 9.30am.

Wokingham Borough Council civic offices, Shute End RG40 1BN. Wokingham Borough Council. IMD 2016/ 29 Consultation Response to the West Berkshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan- Sites Consulatation, Executive - Individual Member Decisions. 9.30am.

Wokingham Borough Council civic offices, Shute End RG40 1BN.

Tuesday, August 30 Winnersh Parish Council Planning Committee. 7.45pm.

The John Grobbler Room, Winnersh Community Centre, New Road, Winnersh RG41 5DU. Woodley Town Council Community Services. 8pm. The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JZ

Monday, September 5 Charvil Parish Council village hall and amenities meeting. 8pm. Charvil Village Hall, Park Lane.

Shinfield Parish Council planning and highways meeting. 7.30pm. Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green.

Wokingham Without Parish Council meeting. 7.30pm.

Howard Palmer Room, St Sebastian’s Hall, Nine Mile Ride RG40 3BA. Wokingham Borough Council. Community and Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee. 7pm.

Wokingham Borough Council civic offices, Shute End RG40 1BN.

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An e-fit of a man police wanted to speak to in connection with the assault was released on Monday.

The 22-year-old was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of sexual assault. He is currently being held in police custody.

A MAN from Lower Earley has been accused of stealing from his employer.

Sean James Dineen, 29, of Conygree Place, is charged with stealing £20 from his employer, Holiday Inn in Winnersh, on May 31 last year.

Mr Dineen appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 12 where he denied the charged, and was remanded on unconditional bail to appear at East Berkshire Magistrates’ Court in Maidenhead on September 8 for the trial.

A MAN from Arborfield Cross has pleaded guilty to drink driving and possessing a knife in a public place.

Ion Coanca, 36, of Eversley Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 13 where he admitted driving while over the alcohol limit on July 9 this year, and to having a lock knife in a public place the previous day.

Mr Coanca was ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid community work within the next 12 months; to pay a victim surcharge of £85; costs of £85, and was disqualified from driving for 20 months.

A MAN from Woodley has been sent to prison for two weeks for stealing a bicycle.

Jason David Vinton, 42, of Greys Crescent, admitted to stealing the bicycle, to the value of £279.99, from an address in Reading on January 20 this year.

Mr Vinton, who is already serving a custodial sentence, was committed to prison for 14 days, to be served

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Auctioneer, Pascal McNamara with a Chinese Ivory Puzzle Ball at the first Wokingham Auctions event to be held at the Town Hall in Market Place Pictures: Steve Smyth

Whistle while you bid…

A FRAME from one of Walt Disney’s most popular movies was one of the more unusual items auctioned in Wokingham’s town hall last Saturday.

The ‘cel’ from the 1937 production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs featured in Wokingham Auction’s first sale in the Market Place venue, netting the Bracknell vendor £300. It was bought by a New York collector.

And, fittingly during the Olympics, gold and silver also did well.

“The base price of precious metal is at its highest level since the financial crisis of 2008, probably due to Brexit,” explained auctioneer Pascal McNamara. “This sets the lower estimate for silverware and gold.

“We encourage people thinking of selling gold, jewellery and silver to go the auction route as you are at least guaranteed the scrap price, and can often fetch a premium price if rare or fashionable.”

The auction included artworks. Among the lots were three Lowry limited-edition prints with The Contraption making £1,200.

Other unsigned local interest watercolours from the late Georgian period of Pangbourne and Winsdor Castle not only offered high-quality drawings but also an important historical record. A second consignment from the same estate will feature in the next sale on October 11.

From the courts

MEMBERS of an Earley church will be enjoying some summer fun this weekend as they swap the pulpit for a farm.

The congregation of Brookside Church in Brookside Church are being asked not to go to the church on Sunday, August 21.

Instead, they are invited to a family fun afternoon at Rushall Farm from 2pm to 5pm.

The event costs £10 per family.

Then, on Monday, August 22 and Tuesday, August 23, the church will hold special events for primary school aged children, again at Rushall Farm.

Under fives are welcomed but should be accompanied.

The sessions cost £10 each or £15 for both days and run from 11am to 3.30pm.

The event is an annual gathering organsied by the church.

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Mr Taylor was fined £100, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £15, costs of £135, and had his licence endorsed with six points.

A MAN from Sindlesham has admitted stealing alcohol from Waitrose.

Greig Jason Drysdale Durran, 45, of Mole Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 15 where he admitted stealing a bottle of alcohol, to the value of £38, from Waitrose in Woodley on January 21 this year, and also stealing spirits, to the value of £115, from the same shop on January 16 this year.

Mr Durran was conditionally discharged for 12 months, ordered to pay compensation totalling £153, a victim surcharge of £15 and costs of £85.

concurrently. He was also ordered to pay £279.99 compensation.

A MAN from Earley is due to appear in court charged with assault and using threatening or abusive words or behaviour.

Amani Likita, 24, of Chiltern Crescent, admits the charge of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress, but denies the charge of assault.

Both incidents are alleged to have happened in Reading on December 12 last year.

Mr Likita was remanded on unconditional bail to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on September 19 for the trial.

A MAN from Woodley has pleaded guilty to possessing a Class A drug.

James Alexander Hunt, 28, of Linden Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 14 where he admitted possessing a quantity of cocaine in Newbury on June 14 this year.

Mr Hunt was fined £200, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and costs of £85.

A TEENAGER from Twyford has pleaded guilty to driving without insurance or an appropriate licence.

Benjamin Taylor, 18, of Station Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 14 where he admitted the two charges, which relate to an incident in Reading on March 19 this year.

A WOMAN from Winnersh has been convicted of assault and causing criminal damage.

Shirley Ann Lee, 26, of Reading Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 15 where she was found guilty of assaulting a woman in Wokingham on February 25 this year, and intentionally damaging a necklace, to the value of £100, belonging to the same woman on the same day.

Mrs Lee was made subject of a community order, which includes a curfew requirement with electronic monitoring for four weeks, to live and sleep at her address daily between 8pm and 7am.

She was also ordered to pay £150 compensation, a victim surcharge of £60, and costs of £150.

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Wokingham Wokingham Wokingham Wokingham Wokingham would, in the medium to long term, be OK, n 1 person households – 23.34% was that the size of households is getting n 2 person households – 35.64% 23.34% 35.64% 16.73% 17.23% 7.05% smaller. This would create demand for n 3 person households – 16.73% Wokingham property and therefore keep n 4 person households – 17.23% But it gets even more interesƟng when we focus on just private rental properƟes in Wokingham, as it is the rental market propertythat prices dropping. n 5+ person households – 7.05% in Wokingham reallyfrom fascinates me. When I analyse those Wokingham Borough Council private rental household Statistics the early 1960s show thatOf the 6,001But it gets even moreininteresting when rental properƟes the Wokingham composiƟon Įgures,for a slightly diīerent picture appears. private Borough Council area, of people in a home was average number we focus on just private rental properties exactly three. It has steadily dropped over in Wokingham, as it is the rental market ● 25.2% of Private Rental ProperƟes are 1 person Households the yearsofby a fifth to today’s of 2.4Households that really fascinates me. When I analyse ● 34.7% Private Rental ProperƟesfigure are 2 person ● 18.9%per of Private Rental ProperƟes are 3 person Households people household. those council private rental household ● Doesn’t 13.7% of Private are 4 person Households soundRental a lot,ProperƟes but if the composition figures, another picture ● 7.2% of Private Rental ProperƟes are 5+ person Households population remained at the same level for appears. Of the 6,001 private rental the next 50 years and we had the same properties in Wokingham Borough: 20% drop in household size, the UK would n 25.2% are 1 person households need to build an additional 5.28 million n 34.7% are 2 person households properties (or 105,769 per year). When n 18.9% are 3 person households you consider the country is only building n 13.7% are 4 person Households 139,800 properties a year ... it doesn’t n 7.2% are 5+ person Households leave much for people living longer and As you can see, Wokingham is not too immigration. Looking closer to home... dissimilar from the national picture but In the Wokingham Borough Council there is story to tell. If you are considering area, the average number of occupants per future buy to let purchases in the coming household is 2.5 people 12 to 18 months, I would seriously When we look at the current picture consider looking at one and two bed flats nationally and split it down into tenure and houses. Even with the numbers stated, types (i.e. owned, council houses and there are simply not enough to meet the private renting), a fascinating picture demand. appears.

They have to be in Wokingham and The vast majority of homeowners who priced realistically, but they will always let don’t have a mortgage occupy homes with and when you need to sell, irrespective of one or two people (81% in fact). This can market conditions at the time, will always be explained as residents being older, with be the target of buyers. some members of the family having moved n To read more articles on the out, or a pensioner living alone.

Wokingham Property Market and where People living on their own are more I consider best buy-to-let deals are in likely to live in a Council house (43%) Wokingham, please visit the Wokingham and the largest households (those with Property Market Blog at www. four or more people living in them) are wokinghampropertyblog.co.ukog and you homeowners with a mortgage. Again, that can make your own mind up.

Erica Townend is a director and co-owner of the can be explained as homeowners with Martin & Co estate agency in Wokingham and has families who need a mortgage to buy. been aligned closely to the world of property for What surprised me was the even spread almost 20 years. Opinions express in this column are her own. of private rented households. That sector

A SERIES of live music events have made this summer one to remember at Winnersh Triangle.

Every Wednesday lunchtime during the summer, bands and singers have been taking to The Green to entertain workers on their lunchbreak.

A newly-installed stretch tent has been providing the ideal music venue, and

a practical solution given the unpredictable British weather.

Acoustic duo Brother From Another, otherwise known as Benji Clements and Adam Frost, performed on August 3, while The Super Shakers wowed the crowds on August 10.

Beverly Harrison, Marketing Representative at Winnersh Triangle said: “A diverse range of music including a Mariachi band, string quartet

and steel band has been enjoyed by our occupiers. It’s wonderful to see so many people enjoying the music while relaxing in our branded deck chairs on the newly landscaped Green.

“The 10 weeks of #MidWeekMusic at Winnersh Triangle has certainly proved popular and is helping to develop a strong sense of community at the Park.”

Lawyers wanted to sign up for charity will month

By JOHN WAKEFIELD news@wokinghampaper.co.uk LAWYERS in Wokingham are being urged to raise money for charity by writing Wills as part of a national month-long drive.

Legal firms across Berkshire are being asked to sign up to Will Aid Month, which takes place across the country during November.

The programme relies on solicitors to pledge their time and support for the cause which sees them provide the Will writing service for free in return for a voluntary donation to charity from their client.

The money raised is then split between nine UK charities.

In 2015, 12 solicitors firms from Berkshire signed up to the programme, raising more than £26,000 between them.

Peter de Vena Franks, campaign manager for Will Aid said: “Will Aid 2015 was a fantastic success but we are really hoping 2016 will surpass that. We want this year to be bigger and better than ever before.

“Solicitors from Berkshire raised huge amounts of money in 2015, but we want even more solicitors to sign up to and donate their time, so we can help more and more people get their finances in order.

“Having a will is one of the most important, yet easiest things to tick off the to-do list and our charities benefit as a result!”

Emma McCarthy, from Clifton Ingram Solicitors who have branches in Wokingham and Reading, said: “We really enjoy taking part in Will Aid and are proud to be able to offer our solicitors’ time to write Wills which have raised such fantastic sums for charity. We were thrilled to raise over £7,600 last year. We are really looking forward to Will Aid 2016 and hope to beat last year’s total.” n To help, visit www.willaid.org.uk

New shops announced for Bracknell WOKINGHAM’S neighbour has announced some new signings for its new shopping complex, The Lexicon.

Yesterday, the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership (BRP) has announced the names of four new, exciting brands coming to The Lexicon; Smiggle, Beaverbrooks, Foot Locker and oriental restaurant Tang’s, as well as the relocation of Vodafone to a larger shop.

Smiggle is a colourful stationery shop

and will open in Bracan Walk.

Managing Director John Cheston, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our new store in Bracknell.

“There really is nothing like Smiggle anywhere else on the high street – and it will be great to see the public’s reaction when the doors open next year.”

Simon Russian, Development Manager for Legal & General on behalf of the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership, says:

“The growing list of retailers choosing to open new stores at The Lexicon is big testament to the attractive and vibrant new town centre that is currently being built.

“Despite some negative predictions in the run up to the EU referendum, interest from UK based and internationally based potential retailers has remained high. We look forward to making more exciting announcements as we move closer to opening.”

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Pop-up library is an Changes Have your say on open shut case to halland hire drainage plans POP-UP books can behas found in launched a new pop-up library, fees A NEW consultation been to canvas

THE WOKINGHAM PAPER Friday, August 19, THE WOKINGHAM PAPER Friday, August 5, 2016 THE WOKINGHAM PAPER Friday, July 29,

Sheeplands launches new petition, but it could also fail warns Council

as the borough’s libraries opens up a new chapter. borough residents’ opinions on water quality and Theto Arborfield British Legion is the new home for flood risk.

FEES hire Charvil the village’s library services, stepping in after the Village Hall have Wokingham Borough Council is seeking feedback former container library closed earlierSystems this year(SuDS). after changed. on its plans for Sustainable Drainage

By PHIL CREIGHTON Lining up with being beyond repair.

At ajudged recent meeting of 16, the consultation Running until September news@wokinghampaper.co.uk Cookie in our Open twice a week, whenaims not in the the Parish Council, a new into the new SuDS strategy to use findall out what photo are facilities and equipment can besolutions tucked away, pricing structure has drainage residents think about thatmaking provide THE owner of a business at war with the council over (left to right) it first in the to pop-up only whenwater been introduced. anthe alternative toborough direct channelling of surface planning consent has launched a new petition after a Max Graham needed. through and sewers to nearby watercourses.

It will pipes now cost previous one – netting more than 11,000 signatures – (aged 7) from Although thein long is to new £12.50 hour theterm The per borough council hasplan set up a include strategyafor a was rejected.

Caversham, library inor the Arborfield Garrison development, this daytime £14 per long term vision forhour SuDS, which will help developers Hare Hatch Sheeplands said it has launched the Millie pop-up version will offer adultasfiction in thetheir evening.

A special plan new homes andchildren’s buildingsand as well new petition because it is fighting back against Sheppard (7) plus somewhen non-fiction.

It will be open on Mondays community rateassessing is £6.50 planners planning applications.

Wokingham Borough Council’s refusal to accept from Shinfield, Above left: Christine Harrington’s wildflower meadows. from 2pm 7pm and Saturday mornings from per“This hour intothe daytime strategy crucially provides advice, guidance the previous petition which infringed the council’s her cousin right: A shed at Latimer Road allotments pictured 9.30am to 12.30pm. and £8.50 per hour the technical detailinfor both Above developers and our constitution.

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by Peter Riddick A council spokesperson “We’re extremely evening. borough planners,” said Cllrsaid: Angus Ross, executive The Council said that it was rejected because it (aged 7) from grateful to Royalpay British Legion for providing a member forthe environment.

All hirers should related to a planning decision.

Arborfield and temporary home forinvolved this localtoservice.” for “I allurge the time they are all those study and comment The garden centreStisPaul’s nowchurchyard asking people to sign her twin sister Above: pictured by the GREEN fingered folk from Wokingham have been n events page 14 so we can then make any in the onSummer thebuilding. draft documents, new petition, even if they signed the previous one.

Grace.

John Bonney. Below: Rose Street as seen by caught on camera. n Editorial page amendments if 16 needed. This will help ensure we The petition requests Robert Palmerthat the council does all it But there’s no need to worry – these lawadopt a robust and effective strategy to minimise can to ensure that “this highly valued and community Another visitor abiding citizens were being snapped for a special drainage issues in new developments and provide for focused business continues to operate as a financially who enjoyed collaboration. good maintenance of sustainable drainage systems.” viable enterprise”, adding that it is a hub for many the show was And you can see the first fruits of this new n To complete the survey visit www.wokingham.gov. local groups and activities.

Chloe Barnes partnership next week, when a new exhibition opens REGENERATION works in or Bracknell will lead to a uk/news-and-consultation email: SuDSStrategy@ Rob Scott, who heads up Sheeplands, said: “We (aged 4) from in Wokingham’s town The stage is set for Marvellous. The music festival has hall. moved to a new home at Dinton Pastures and organisers said it was a hit, attracting all ages. Pictures: Steve Smyth/WP1607046 number of road closures in our neighbouring town wokingham.gov.uk are also a venue for the elderly, the young and many Woodley Members of the Wokingham and East Berkshire from this weekend. social groups. Local schools and organisations also (below) Camera Club (WEBCC) were asked to document the A FAMILY funpark day is being constructed for The A new car benefit from our support as we continue to play a full progress of this year’s Wokingham in Bloom project. completedevelopment with a Lexicon and, from tomorrow, there part Above: Latimer Road allotment as seen by in local life.

Above: A community garden in full bloom, as seen through The images formed part of the presentation made barbecue will taketo place will be disruption the westbound carriage of “We also benefit the many local suppliers and Martin Pickles.

Below: Robert Palmer caught the lens of Roger Holdsworth.

Below: Wayne Richard to the In Bloom judges when they visited last month.

A LOCAL artWay society has launched new series at a Woodley church Millennium to enable the safearemoval andof companies with whom we do business. All of that will gardeners in action in Rose Street pictured this natural beauty in the Pavilion Border Now, the public can see them. monthly art next month. relocation ofdemonstrations. cranes.

By HARRY PAMELY come to an end if the council gets its way because we They will be displayed, along with other images Taking place at the Oakwood(August Centre6) infrom Woodley, Woodley Baptist IT WAS laughter all the way for news@wokinghampaper.co.uk children who visited Hare Hatch The closures run tomorrow 6am would be operating at a loss and be forced to close taken by members of the WEBCC, at the exhibition the Woodley and Earley Arts Group aims to to help Church in on Hurricane Sheeplands on Saturday. until 6pm Sunday.

Then again from 6am 6pm down. which runs from Monday to Wednesday next week. artists the technqiues.

THISisyear’s Marvellous Way is improve hosting the The garden centre near Twyford offering a host of festival was the biggest and the on Saturday, August 20 and finally from 6am on “The 11,000 people who signed the petition, plus The is open daily from 10am to 6pm Theon group held a meeting last (Thursday) best so exhibition far, according to its organiser. event Saturday, entertainment during the summer holidays, ensuring small visitors Saturday, September 3 through tonight 6pm on Sunday, nearly 1,000 who have added their signatures since and entry is free. and return 4. on August 25 for an activity evening. On After 13 years at Wellington Country Park, the 10. have a memorable visit.

September it was presented to the council, will not give up this The club isOrganisers prepping its equipment the acts September 29, Cate Wetherall demonstrate pastel music weekend that specialises tribute The funRussian, starts atspeaking 3pm On duty was make-up free clown Cookie. said that in for Simon onwill behalf of Bracknell fight.” new season, which launches on Thursday, techniques a wildlife said: theme. moved to Hurst, where say it was a great and includeswith crafts, he had them jumping for joy with a mixture of jokes, tricks,organisers songs, Regeneration Partnership, “These roadworks However, Wokingham Borough Council warned September 8 with a welcome from its president.

Sessions at 7pmclosures and entry for success. games astart bouncy dances, competitions, bubbles and balloon modelling. and theand accompanying areisafree necessary part that this new petition might also fail on technicalities.

The group meets at The Cornerstone, Norreys members or £4 for non-members.

Steve Stanton said: “It was the castle.

He is just one of the performersFestival who willdirector be banishing summer of the regeneration of the town centre.

A spokesperson said: “There is clear guidance on Avenue Thursdays and offers varied Members alsoand receive a 10% discountcaused.” on art first oneonheld in4 Dinton Pastures and ita was a really Entry is free holiday boredom at the centre until September –and8-10pm it is all free.

“We apologise foritany inconvenience petitions in Section 3.5 of our constitution, online at: programme of speakers, competitions and practical materials bought from in Woodleyof local Oojamaflip, festival, with many people walking to the ends at 5.30pm.

Acts will include Bertie’s Slippers, MAD Academy More roadworks are Brighton’s planned: resurfacing www.wokingham.gov.uk (search for ‘constitution’). advice evenings.

Shopping Precinct. insteadItofwelcomes driving. new members.

For more details, call and creative arts expert Janine.festival the eastbound carriageway of Millennium Way is Anyone wishing to present a petition is advised to For more information, log on to n For details email had an astonishingly the church on 0118woodleyandearleyartsgroup@ 969 9.30am to 3.30pm from For more details, log on to Hare“We Hatch Sheeplands Facebooklow amount of scheduled off-peak from read this guidance before collecting signatures. www.webcc.org.uk gmail.com. people drive in – there were only about 600 cars 9956. page or visit www.harehatchsheeplands.co.uk Monday, August 15 to Wednesday, August 17.

“Unfortunately, in this case we weren’t asked parked. for advice from the petitioners before collating “The council were fantastic, they helped us out signatures. When the petition was presented, officers with manpower and water, since it was such a hot explained it couldn’t be accepted because it related The warm weather and good music kept everyone happy day.” to a planning decision – in this case, an enforcement The weather was bright as acts played in the notice. sunshine for 7,500 people over the two-day festival “Petitions about planning decisions cannot be held on Saturday and Sunday. accepted because such decisions require professional (but we would love a donation The line-up of 14 acts included tributes to specialised knowledge, delegated to professional to keep this event going) Adele, AC/DC, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Queen and officers and our planning committee. Councillors others.

By JOHN WAKEFIELD been prevented from filming a budget battles should always try and were advised why the you petition couldn’t be accepted, “It was a success,” continued Mr Stanton. “The news@wokinghampaper.co.uk meeting held at St Crispin’sand School in thefollow the money.” agreed constitution couldn’t be amended to traffic was fine for local residents, and we didn’t leave October last year. overturn this rule.He added: “Unfortunately Andrew any litter around Pastures.

A REVIEW is beingDinton held into the way in which members In a letter to Kazek Lokuciewski, Moulton also in chargedisappointment of notifications “We’re anxious thereisisn’t further “A fantastic wascouncil had bymeetings. everyone.” of the public cantime record Andrew Moulton apologised him elections and refuses to toput up withtothis latestofpetition, so Mr Scott is urged check n Planning begin in a few months for next year’s Earlier will this month, the borough council’s for “the error made in refusing you adverts/posters a suitable time You’re only supposed to … our constitution and contact our at officers if he’s unsure, Marvellous monitoringfestival. officer revealed that a complaint made permission to video record at starting the or state the generous remuneration before to collect signatures.”

Delieu, Nicola Morgan and Emma Barry for borough One man gets so ahead by a local activist was being upheld after he had Josie meeting in question”. councillors only and the This has not fazed Mr Scott, as his business Mr Lokuciewski releasedthe theborough letter council political stand.taking A family areclique currently legal action on Facebook, sent after he made a Court“Ifand youalso careseeking about democracy, put a raisesreview, their in the High a judical complaint to the councilwhich and will thebe heard repeatininSeptember. your calendar forglasses late March to a Pixar animation Local Government Ombudsman.

The“It is tovital e-mail what elections are up Marvellous He said: thatWBC our customers make it clear Friday August 19th verdict was that the council’s filming and request the forms. weekend to Wokingham Borough Council that they do not want at its best The Italian Job policy “fails to accurately Hare reflectHatch the Sheeplands “Find orto beclose the candidate to at willing Dinton down and will do Classic 60’s film starring Michael Caine.

‘You’re only supposed to blow the b****y doors off’ Department for Communitieseverything and Local in their supplement our abused of conduct Pastures power to keep us incode business.

Government statutory guidance onnot intend with a to recall to even propose and “We do giveguarantee up the fight, though MAVIA OFFER A FULLY-INSURED Saturday August 20th filming at public meetings”. it is costing both support someand legislation clique Friday August 19th the council ourselvesthe ridiculous ROOFING SERVICE AND REPAIRS Friday The Italian JobAugust 19thWall-E don’t want, reasonable notification Now, the council is to update guidance amounts of money.”

An adventure Italian Job beyond the Ordinar-E Classic 60’s film starringThe Michael Caine.

• Re-roofing • Flat roofs issued to members of the public who of elections, three-year commercial ‘You’re only supposedClassic to blow b****y doors off’ Caine.

60’sthe film starring Michael ‘You’re only supposed to blow the b****y doors off’ Sunday August 21st sensitivity limit for awarded contracts wish to record public meetings.

• Tiling • Fascias Saturday August 20th The Princess Bride A spokesperson for Wokingham and competing tenders, other than Saturday August 20th Wall-E Heroes. Giants. Villains. Wizards. True Love. Not just your basic, • Slating • Soffits Wall-Eordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum fairy tale Borough Council (WBC) said: “The / privacy risksexhibition information.

An adventure beyond the Ordinar-E average, everyday, A CRAFT groupsecurity will hold its biennial this An adventure beyond the Ordinar-E True love, but not your basic average, runcouncil will be reviewing and updating “If we can’t collectively boycott • Lead work • GutteringAbove: October.

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Police horse Caesar looks forward to pastures new

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk AFTER more than a decade of brave service, a well-known member of the Thames Valley Police (TVP) Mounted Section has retired.

Caesar, the 15-year-old, 18.2 hands high Shire Gelding, has swapped the tarmacked streets of the Berkshire beat for green pastures at The Horse Trust in the heart of the Chilterns in Buckinghamshire.

Caesar has often been seen in action at Royal Ascot, providing close protection security to the royal procession, as well as attending demonstrations and marches across the UK. He has also been involved with various security operations involving members of the government and counter-terrorism patrolling at specific identified target locations.

Police horses often face large crowds, occasionally even violence and aggression, and Caesar has been injured on several occasions by objects thrown during public order operations.

The giant horse, who weighs around a tonne, will now enjoy a well-earned rest and live out his twilight years in the tranquil surroundings of The Horse Trust, along with

Caesar the horse has retired from Thames Valley Police after a decade on the beat

horses from police forces across the UK and the military.

Rebecca Metcalfe, spokesperson for the charity, said: “It is truly an end of an era for Thames Valley Police but the start of relaxing and taking life far more slowly for magnificent Shire Horse Caesar.

“Taking off his saddle for the last time

was a deeply emotional moment for all those who have had the privilege to work with, ride and care for such a wonderful horse.”

Sgt Kervin said: “Caesar was the first horse that was allocated to me and we have been crew mates for the past three-and-ahalf years.

“We have looked after each other in some very hair-raising situations including when many people intent on causing disorder, have been throwing stones and bottles at the police lines.

“He is a very loyal horse and I will miss him terribly. He has literally left a huge gap on the yard.

“Caesar will have a fantastic, long and well deserved retirement at the Horse Trust. I will visit him often and sneak a few strawberries – his favourite – in to his stable when backs are turned.”

The charity, which is based at Speen near Princes Risborough, was founded in 1886 and relies purely on donations from the public to not only look after the horses in its care, but also invest in clinical facilities at veterinary practices across the country, a programme of postgraduate scholarship training, and research into horse welfare and healthcare worldwide.

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THE sun shone for the return of one of the biggest charity fun days of the summer last weekend.

The Ollie Young Foundation’s (OYF) It’s a Knockout and Family Fun Day took place at Cantley Field, off Twyford Road, on Sunday with hundreds of people turning up to make the most of the good weather and try their hand at the classic television challenge game.

Participants faced off against an inflatable

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Guests also tried their hand at penguin fighting and bubble football to add to the laughs.

The fun had a serious side, with all money raised on the day going back to the charity, which funds research into paediatric brain tumours.

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Ps across the country are taking the decision to write to patients to highlight the difficult situation they currently find themselves in, and to ask for your support in helping them to look after you best, in an increasingly under-pressure NHS. GPs know that you are waiting longer for appointments, and know how frustrating this is. They hear it every day on the telephones and in person.

GPs are frustrated that they cannot provide the care and service that you need and deserve.

They are working in an unsustainable situation where they are constantly being expected to do more and more work, without the funding and resources to support this.

Recruitment of new GPs is really difficult for practices locally and nationally.

Junior doctors don’t see general practice as an appealing prospect and many experienced GPs are burnt out through pressure of work and are leaving the profession. This has a knock on for the availability of GP locums, as practices struggle to provide on-going care using short-term solutions.

Practices already use Nurse Practitioners to help with the “on-the-day” demand, and are now looking into other alternatives as employing more GPs just simply isn’t possible.

GPs have seen an increase in patient demand, particularly for minor conditions that could be selfmanaged. Before phoning, consider whether anyone else can help you.

Your local pharmacist may be able to give you the help you need, so you won’t have to spend time waiting for an appointment. They can offer advice about minor illness, coughs, colds, sore throats, aches and pains, upset stomachs, medication queries, as well as contraceptive and healthy lifestyle advice.

Manage You may also be able to manage your condition yourself, using reliable internet sources.

Two really good websites we recommend are: www. patient.co.uk and www.nhs.uk/conditions.

If you have a longer term condition, there may be further help and information available from national organisations such as Diabetes UK or the British Heart Foundation. Do be careful to only use reliable, credible websites though.

You may wonder why GPs are busier than they used to be. Life expectancy is greater than ever before, and older people have far more complicated medical and social problems. Hospitals are discharging patients earlier after admissions and many conditions which were once managed in hospital now fall under the GPs remit.

GPs are not only managing patients who are ill, but much work now is about disease prevention and treating conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and raised cholesterol, to stop them causing life-threatening illnesses in the first place.

In an attempt to manage the demand for on the day advice and treatment, each day we have clinicians who can ring patients to assess symptoms and find out how we can help – this is called ‘triage’.

This can involve a range of services, from over the phone advice, arranging a prescription to be sent to a local pharmacy, or an appointment with an appropriate clinician in a timescale that fits your medical need.

GPs are asking two things of you to help: n Please consider whether you can manage your health in other ways n That you please be patient with GPs and staff.

GPs are doing their best.

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Strictly come walkies to doggie day out DOG owners from the borough and beyond will be taking part in some Strictly Come Barking next month as one of the stars of the BBC dance show comes to town.

Flavia Cacace-Mistry, who is the Ambassador for the Dog Trouble Foundation in Wokingham, and her actor husband Jimi Mistry will be visiting the charity’s Family Fun Day on September 11 to help judge the dog show.

Now in its third year, the fun day at the centre at Birchin Inhams Farm, in Heathlands Road, will hope to raise vital funds for the charity which specialises in providing dog behaviour training to rescue centre staff and volunteers, in conjunction with behaviour rehabilitation for dogs in rescue centres to improve

their chances of being rehomed.

The Dog Trouble Foundation also helps to educate young people and adults regarding the correct care and handling of dogs, to ensure the welfare of the dog and the safety of both the handler and the general public.

Visitors and their dogs will be able to take part in the Challenge Zone, Dog Scootering and Dog Agility, as well as enter the dog show which includes categories such as Waggiest Tail, Top Rescue Dog and Best Bad Hair Day. Founder of Dog Trouble Jo Cottrell said: “We are so pleased to be holding this popular event for the third year running, and that yet again

Young citizens gain insight into work life

National Citizen Service volunteers were joined by John Redwood MP. From left: Tanja, Kriti, Hashavgah, Tara, Ryan, Sophie, John Redwood, Jamie, Puneet, Naomi and Comfort

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk YOUNGSTERS in Lower Earley were given the chance to learn some real-life skills away from the classroom last week.

Participants in the National Citizen Service (NCS) visited Loddon Valley Leisure Centre on Thursday, August 11 to see what working life is like, learn what skills are needed in the workplace and develop and understanding about local businesses.

MP for Wokingham John Redwood paid a visit to the youngsters and heard them present their ideas for a social action project that will benefit the community to a Dragon’s Den style panel.

He said: “This is the first chance I have had to meet an NCS group and I was very impressed. It was clear from talking to the young people that they felt their involvement had helped them to broaden their horizons, not just in the areas of work, but also in team building and helping people who are less fortunate than themselves.

“I would also like to thank Loddon Valley Leisure Centre for their involvement. We are fortunate to have in the area so many large companies willing to commit their time, resources and staff to community projects such as the NCS.” One participant said: “I’ve had a fantastic experience so far. We have done a massive range of activities from rock-climbing to photography to professional pitches. It has been a great way to spend the summer.”

Naomi Boon & Hashavgah Osel-Bonsu

Flavia and Jimi are coming along to support us by judging the dog show. It’s always a great day for everyone who comes along, and we work hard to make sure that the event is crammed full of fun activities to do with your family dog by your side.”

The fun day opens at 10am until 4pm. Tickets will be available on the day and cost £1 per adult. Dogs can enter for free. Parking is also free. Entry to the dog show is £2.50 per class, or £2 for multiple entries. Please note that all owners must keep their dogs on lead at all times. n For more information visit www.dogtrouble.co.uk.

Disabled struggle to stay in work PEOPLE in Wokingham who are disabled or have a long term health condition are struggling to get a job or stay in work, says Citizens Advice Wokingham.

The charity says just 55% of people in the South East who are disabled or have health condition, such as arthritis or depression, are in work. This is above the national average of 49%.

New research from national Citizens Advice reveals disabled people or those with a health condition are more than twice as likely to fall out of work in any given year compared with people who are not disabled or do not have health problems.

They are also three times less likely to move into employment and of the 3.5 million people who are disabled or have a health condition who are out of work, 1.4 million want a job.

Citizens Advice is calling for improved support for disabled people and those with long term health conditions to stay in work or get a job.

As the population ages and more people stay in work longer Citizens Advice says it is more important than ever that employers and government do more to address the challenges they face. One in 4 people aged 50-64 are disabled or have a health condition and 500,000 people in this group don’t have a job but want to work.

John Ferguson, Chief Officer at Citizens Advice Wokingham said: “People who are disabled or have a long-term health condition such as arthritis or depression face a range of obstacles as they try to get and keep a job.

“Employers can make a real difference, by being flexible about medical appointments or offering adaptable working hours. It is also crucial that people can get the help they need from the welfare system when they need it, such as through Personal Independence Payments”.

“If you are disabled or have a health condition and are struggling to get a job or stay in work get in touch with Citizens Advice Wokingham for help.”

You can get help, information and advice by visiting Citizens Advice Wokingham at Second Floor, Waterford House, Erftstadt Court, Wokingham, RG40 2YF. Alternatively call 0300 330 1189, email: public@ citizensadvicewokingham.org.uk or log on to: www. citizensadvicewokingham.org.uk

Campaigners press for changes to Rose Street junction CAMPAIGNERS who say they have witnessed near misses at a busy town centre street have launched a petition calling on the council to widen the road, writes Harry Pamely.

A pinch point has been on Rose Street for years, outside Strange the Jewellers and close to the Broad Street junction. This creates a width restriction to prevent larger vehicles from getting past, but some residents said they have witnessed cars being driven onto the wrong side of the road to avoid the narrow section.

The petition, set up by Clive Chafer, has been set up to encourage Wokingham Borough Council to widen the gap and make the area safer for

pedestrians as a result.

Speaking to The Wokingham Paper, Mr Chafer said: “Someone said they’d seen [near misses] numerous times and seen someone nearly knocked down. I was frustrated by so many people saying it was dangerous and someone needs to do something –no one was willing to do anything.”

The online petition has attracted just over 100 signatures so far.

Change.org made it a featured petition, as it was in the top 2% of petitions for support.

“I’m actually pleased with the response,” Mr Chafer continued.

“My commitment was that if we get to 100, I’d take it to Wokingham

Borough Council, so this is what I’ll be doing.

“It’s attracting strong support, but it’s been a bit of a slow burn. It’s been entirely dependent on word of mouth.

“Maybe at the end of the month I’ll take the results to the council, clearly this is an issue that the public care about. I think it has been a worthwhile endeavour.”

Cllr Malcolm Richards, executive member for highways and transport, said: “The narrow section on Rose Street is designed to

prevent large vehicles using the road westbound (towards Broad Street).

“Without the restriction there would be a greater number of vehicles using this route to avoid the peak hour congestion along Peach Street and Market Place.

“For these reasons the Council will not be removing the width restriction.” n The petition can be seen at www.change.org/p/wokinghamcouncil-make-rose-street-safer-forpedestrians

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Whatever you got, congratulations to you IN THE old days, it was the frantic ripping of the envelope or cowering over a list pinned to a wall.

In the 21st century, technology means university offers can be delivered electronically. It’s a bit of anti-climax in some ways, but it does mean that unexpected results can be handled in a more diplomatic way.

Yesterday, thousands of students across the borough found out what their hard work means.

For some, it is the glittering lights of university courses in far-flung locations, a place at Oxbridge or a similar prestigious university.

For most, it’s a stepping stone to moving away from home, a university course in another part of the country and a chance to meet lifelong friends.

And for a select few, the results will not be what they wanted and plans made will have to be changed, revised or adapted over the coming days.

Clearing is an option for some – suddenly choosing a different university – while a different career path is another way forward.

For those whose results are not as sparkling as one would wish for, life doesn’t always work out in the way in which we expect. But what we choose to do with the cards that we are dealt is something under our control.

While going to university is a dream for many, there are alternatives.

The world is still your oyster, your whole life still awaits and the adventure will continue. Make the most of this new, unexpected opportunity.

But whatever your result, we congratulate you.

All that hard work has – and will – paid off.

Enjoy celebrating, we wish you well.

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Moving on

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HERE comes a time when we all have to move on.

Moving house, job, and sometimes even church. Often when we consider a change such as this, we’ll contemplate doing one of these things at a time, and fairly rarely even then!

A few months ago, when I accepted the post of Vocations Advisor in the Diocese of Perth, Western Australia, I agreed to do all three – change job, move house, and leave behind the church communities of Wokingham which are so dear to me – ready to begin my ministry on the other side of the world.

The role will see me living in the context of a theological college, and working throughout the diocese to encourage and nurture vocations to both lay and ordained leadership roles in the Church.

I will be working closely with the Anglican school and university chaplains, organising retreats and quiet days, producing publications and engaging with new media, preaching and leading workshops in parishes, assisting in the theological education of those called to ministry, and engaging in the life and worship of the theological college.

Amongst other things!

It barely feels possible that it has been three years since I came to Wokingham, and I thank everyone for their support during this time. It has been a time of great personal development and growth, and the support I have received in all forms, shapes and sizes, has helped no end.

A first post is a strange time, with new pressures and stresses, but thanks to the friendship shown by everyone here in Wokingham, both in the church communities and in the wider town, I feel well prepared and equipped to move on to my new post.

Yesterday was A Level results day. Many young people within our town are moving on to new places and new adventures.

The prayers of our church communities are with them, and with all of us as life constantly throws us new challenges and opportunities. Embrace the change and the excitement – even if much change comes at once – and God be with you!

The Revd Patrick King is priest at Woosehill Church and writing on behalf of Churches Together in Wokingham

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What a team of champions Team GB has been Help fight heart disease by joining Esther Rantzen in an awareness month next month

As I watch the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Team GB currently sit second in the medal table behind the United States.

What a team of champions they have been.

This has been a long time coming with Team GB steadily climbing the Medals table in the last five Olympics with the Athletes and Coaches working incredibly hard.

However there is one person who deserves a Gold Medal for creating the funding framework that made this possible.

It was Sir John Major who in his term as Prime Minister insisted that Sport should be a major beneficiary from his newly created National Lottery which enabled funds to flow into Sport all over the Country.

Sir John Major surely deserves a gold medal himself as without his vision, the success we are seeing in the Olympics would be much harder to achieve.

Long may Team GB’s success continue.

Cllr Guy Grandison, Earley Town Councillor

Warn freshers of Meningitis risk In the UK every university could experience at least one case of meningitis amongst its students within the first term. Meningitis can kill within hours. For those who survive, many are left with life-changing after-effects Young people, and particularly first year university students are at an increased risk from meningococcal bacteria which can cause meningitis and septicaemia.

Early signs can go undetected, and in young people can be put down to a bout of the flu, or even a hangover.

A 430% increase in cases in just five years There are five main groups of meningococcal bacteria that commonly cause disease, Men A, B, C, W and Y. A report published last year showed a 430% increase in Men W cases from 2009 to 2014, leading to the nationwide introduction of a Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for teenagers and young people through the NHS. Last year, 14 and 15-year-olds began to be vaccinated at school, and a top-up programme was introduced for 17 and 18-year-olds through their GP. Although they were contacted by post about the vaccine, only 35% of this age group made an appointment, meaning that thousands are still at risk.

Taking exams, completing course work, passing your driving test and going to the pub; it’s no wonder that 17 and 18 year olds simply haven’t got round to visiting their GP for the vaccine.

It’s simply not a time that you put your health first.

Which is why we are calling on you to talk to them about the vaccine now, before they head off to uni.

Michaela’s daughter Alisha had just started university in Liverpool when, unbeknown to her flatmates she contracted and died from meningitis overnight.

“Nothing in this world can ever prepare a parent for the loss of a child. Alisha had just turned 18 and had her whole life ahead of her but this was so tragically taken by such an awful illness.

“I urge people who know someone starting university to insist that they have the vaccination. It could help to save a life and prevent yet another family going through what we have had to endure.“ Just like Michaela, you can’t keep an eye on them once university has started and as the early signs of meningitis are so difficult to detect, getting vaccinated now, might just save their life.

It is also important to remember that vaccine does not prevent all types of meningitis. Knowing the signs and symptoms to look out for and getting medical help quickly is vital.

Talk to them about the Men ACWY vaccine, and make sure they get it before they go. It’s really not worth taking the risk.

For more information on the vaccine, or to download the signs and symptoms app for your phone visit www. meningitisnow.org.

Liz Brown, Chief Executive, Meningitis Now

Help fight heart disease This September is ‘Women and Heart Disease Awareness Month’ at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and I’m writing to ask your readers to help fund vital research into heart disease by taking part our in ‘Bag It, Beat It’ campaign.

Around 28,000 women die from a heart attack each year in the UK – that’s three every hour. But surveys have shown that women are less likely than men to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack and seek help.

I’ve donated to my local shop and I’d encourage all your readers to get involved this September and do the same. Simply fill a bag with unwanted clothes, shoes, books, handbags, DVDs, CDs, bric-a-brac and children’s toys, to ‘Bag It, Beat It’. All donations will help the BHF to fund life-saving heart research.

It is a sad reality that coronary heart disease is the single biggest killer in the UK, causing the deaths of over 8,850 people in the South East each year, over 3,660 of which are women, but with the continued support of the local community the BHF can fight harder to reduce this figure.

For more information and to find your local BHF shop visit www.bhf.org.uk/bagit or to book a free collection call 0808 250 0024.

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How to spot a cowboy builder

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HEN you employ a builder, it’s sometimes very hard to tell at first if they are trustworthy and reliable.

But there are some telltale signs that can help you spot the difference between a cowboy builder and the genuine thing.

Be very careful about taking on a builder who: n Offers very cheap quotes or estimates – this could mean they are a cowboy, or could not be experienced enough to give accurate figures n Is unwilling to put a quote or estimate in writing – this could mean they don’t intend to stick to it n Is unwilling to offer references n Is too keen to start the job straight away – cowboy builders often do lots of work in one area before moving out of the area altogether.

They often leave very poor or unfinished work behind and are impossible to track down n Is unwilling to offer you details about their business – for example an address or landline number n Claims to be in a trade association when they are not – you should always check if the builder does belong to the trade association. If they don’t, it means they’re dishonest and probably committing a criminal offence n Claims to work for a company with a good reputation when they don’t – check they work for who they say they do.

If they don’t, this means they’re dishonest and you’d be better off not using them n Doesn’t offer you a contract, or doesn’t sign the one you give them

n Asks for money up front – a reliable builder won’t ask you to do this, not even if they need materials.

If they run a business, they should have enough money to cover these costs themselves and only ask for payment once they’ve completed the job, or done a reasonable amount of work n Gives a detailed quote and schedule of work but then not follow it n Doesn’t charge VAT when they should – if they are a small or new trader, they may not need to register or pay VAT. It depends on how much work they do in a year.

If they should be registered, they could be avoiding paying it, to save money and charge less than others.

This is dishonest and against the law

n Only accepts cash – if a builder only offers to accept a cash payment, they could be acting dishonestly by saving on paying out for VAT. If you want to report a problem to Trading Standards, you should contact the Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 04 05 06, who share information reported to them with Trading Standards. n You can get help, information and advice from your local Citizens Advice or visit www. citizensadvicewokingham.org.uk or contact Citizens Advice Wokingham at Second Floor, Waterford House, Erftstadt Court, Wokingham RG40 2YF. Tel: 0300 330 1189. email: public@citizensadvicewokingham. org.uk

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK Members of the Wokingham and East Berkshire Camera Club are exhibiting next week, showcasing the Wokingham In Bloom contest.

You can read more about it on page 12, but here is another preview, taken by John Massey showing Woosehill Pond.

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NELLIE KNOWS Nellie Williams www.nelliepompoms.co.uk Back from holiday and focusing on school uniform … for the last time!

We’re all feeling laid back and refreshed after our French trip, so much so that we ventured into Reading for school uniform and for once it was stress free.

I’d never been to Stevensons before and was very impressed with the service.

We had to order some items that needed personalisation and was told it would take about 2 weeks and will be sent to our home address.

So that’s it, the last purchase of full school uniform EVER.

Saving sweet peas by upcycling

A PHOTOGRAPHY competition celebrating all that is great about Wokingham has been launched.

The ‘Love Wokingham’ competition is calling on photographers of all ages and abilities to snap their favourite park, building, event or whatever they love about Wokingham, with the winner and two runners-up scooping a cash prize and a framed copy of their photo.

The competition features two categories - under 18s and 18+ - and is open to amateur and professional photographers. Entry is free, and entrants can submit up to five images which have a quality of at least 300dpi and do not exceed 5MB in size.

Three prizes will be awarded per category, first prize is £100, second prize is £50 and third prize is £25.

Winners will receive a framed copy of their photograph and will have their picture taken with the Mayor.

To enter email your name, category, postal or email address and phone number, and title and location of images, along with your submissions, to photos@ lovewokingham.co.uk. Entry closes on September 17. n For more visit www.morearts.org.uk.

TONY JOHNSON

By Jove*, it’s the games!

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N case you missed them, the Olympic Games are running and Rio’s a riot!

For Team GB that is.

We’re used to inventing various sports then letting others join in once we’ve got the hang of them and formed a league or two.

Before you knew it, ‘Johnny Foreigner’ had us outclassed and outnumbered, and we were getting soundly trounced. The stiff upper lip was only matched by the grinding of the back teeth.

Not so with our Olympic Team though, something’s up.

As of the time of writing, the nation has won 50 medals - yes 50! And what’s more, we’re in second place in the overall medals table. This is so unprecedented for overseas Olympics, it’s … … well, it’s unprecedented!

We’ve won gold medals in 11 different sports.

In addition to the cycling (six) rowing (two) and gymnastics (two) events, Team GB has won gold in swimming, athletics, diving, tennis, canoe slalom, sailing, equestrian and golf events as well.

The first seven don’t just require supreme fitness - they utterly depend on it.

Since 2008 in Beijing, two British cyclists, Jason Kenny and Laura Trott have won 10 gold medals between them.

Ten! When they’re married, their household will rank 18th in the world - against all countries for all olympic gold medals awarded in Beijing, London and Rio. What?

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One British household, ranking 18th - in the World?

This isn’t just unusual, it’s … unprecedented!

It’s not an accident either. For those with short memories (including this writer) the record shows that in 1996 Britain was 36th, 2000 and 2004 – 10th, 2008 – fourth and in 2012 – third.

In the past 20 years, there’s a clear pattern – the rise and rise of Team GB. It’s not only about the taking part, it’s about the winning too.

Clearly someone a while back decided to do something about it. What’s more they succeeded.

Funding, infrastructure and coaching efforts have all been invested, thus demonstrating that a little of the nation’s resources can go a long way when applied wisely. It’s also provided opportunities for people from all walks of life to shine on a global stage.

Let’s be clear – Olympians are something special – each and every one of them. How they rise above adversity and the pain of intensive training is instructive – in and of itself.

Perhaps the greatest success story of our modern Olympic Era is the case of the mums who went to the games and won medals.

Giving birth is hard enough. Taking part in an event where the results depend on your individual fitness, then winning a medal, is extraordinary.

Finding out just how extraordinary this is has taken some research.

Out of the 156,404 athletes who’ve participated in the modern Games since they started in 1896,

I’ve only managed to discover 11 Olympian mums who’ve succeeded.

From Dutch runner Fanny Blankers-Koen in 1948, to British heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill in 2016, each has demonstrated that childbirth and subsequent athletic success aren’t mutually exclusive.

So to the sisterhood’s strident online critique on motherhood comments by team bronze winning volleyballer Kerri Walsh-Jennings recently, ordering your thinking prior to posting would be better than posting your orders prior to thinking.

But for the rest of us who are less concerned with jumping on individual’s points of view, the overall results are a testament to the success of everyone on Team GB – front and back of house.

You’ve produced a big turn-round in the nation’s perception of itself and what it can achieve when well motivated and encouraged.

But us Brits are nothing if not inventive.

And there are many other fields which can generate success for the nation as well as fame / fortune for the participants.

Any suggestions? * Q: How to proclaim the Ancient Greek politicoathletic competitions which were suppressed by the Romans for religious reasons then reinvented by a French historian, teacher and aristocrat?

A: By “Jusque On Veut l’Education”, as Baron de Coubertin might have said.

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Returning home after any kind of break is always bittersweet but it’s cathartic walking out into the garden to see what’s been flowering and what’s new.

Sadly my lupins were a major attraction for the slugs and I’m kicking myself I didn’t deploy robust prevention like I did elsewhere in the garden. Ugh slugs.

Can’t bear them but this year I saved my sweet peas by upcycling. Yes you read right.

I had spring loaded cake tins that had lost their spring, so I painted them with abrasive paint, put copper tape around the inside and hurrah no slugs.

Of course the cake tin bases were still knocking around so I painted them with blackboard paint and screwed them to the wall, now each child has a magnetic blackboard and I’ve not chucked anything out!

Tiger, tiger, storing bright

If you’re looking for bargains then head to Habitat in Homebase as they’ve got a sale.

With Homebase having been bought the concessions are leaving so there’s reductions aplenty.

Of course, they’re still going to be online so all is not lost.

Whilst in Reading we nipped into Tiger and I can’t their resist storage jars so had to pick one up.

I did also pick up a poncho, always useful for shoving in the car.

With jars comes shelves and I’ve got to sort out my kitchen to rearrange it all so that’s why this week’s column is short and sweet!

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OH, MR SMITH!

A wry look at life

Long live the scam…

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F you take my advice don’t buy online courses unless you can sample the quality of the material and test the promises before parting with your hard earned cash.

I thought I was just out of touch with digital technology but this week I discovered I’m out of touch with online shopping too.

For instance if you were offered an online Diploma course on a subject or skill that really interested you and it was offered with tutor support and also at almost one twentieth of the normal price would you be tempted?

Mrs Smith was. It was a birthday present for me. The course was provided by an institution with a highly plausible title but there was no way to judge the quality of the material until the content was downloaded.

Therein lay the first problem.

The content seemed a trifle spurious. Then I discovered the only tutor support was in the form of question papers that had to be submitted in total at the end of the course.

This means you have to work through the entire course before you can submit your examination questions.

Throughout the course you have no idea whether your acquired learning has any quality until weeks or months later and you have forgotten what you learned.

Well this is not my idea of learning.

It doesn’t sound like fun but perhaps for someone who enjoys living in a vacuum devoid of human contact for months this is fine. A good textbook from a recognised author costing £20 would have been better value.

Comeuppance

I am not innocent.

I’ve really got my comeuppance I suppose.

When I was a student a long time ago I spent one summer as a door to door encyclopaedia salesman earning a massive £7 for every sale.

That was a lot of money in those days.

Unfortunately the books cost 10 times what you might have paid for similar ones in a bone fide book shop. I was well trained in the art of manipulation.

Usual techniques included pointing out that it would be incredibly poor parenting not to invest in children’s education; that this was a small investment considering how it would benefit their future; their success or failure in the workplace; that it was a unique opportunity to acquire these splendid books and that favourable payment terms could be arranged if they were unable to pay upfront.

I stopped selling when I realised that those least able to afford the inflated price of the books were the ones who were sucked in while the more prosperous classes saw right through my door step persona and sent me off with a flea in my ear.

In my defence your Honour, I did initially think I was providing a kind of public service which just happened to be well paid.

I spent a subsequent summer vacation trying my luck as a life insurance salesman using the same arguments but with different words. It’s just that there were much cheaper products out there.

My online course that just consisted of several downloaded modules was essentially a textbook with questions added. Even the Diploma was essentially worthless. It’s the same old encyclopaedia routine repackaged for the digital age.

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John Redwood’s diary

Comments from Wokingham MP’s online blog

Celebrating Team GB’s medal success

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EWER UK medals at the Olympics was one of the small number of bad forecasts Remain did not get round to making in the event of a Brexit vote.

That was a good thing for them, as UK athletes are excelling themselves in Rio. Nor did the Leave campaign claim there would be more medals once we voted to be an independent country again, as that would be to politicise sports in an unattractive and misleading way.

We all send our congratulations to our Olympic competitors who are achieving so much thanks to their own great efforts.

It is nonetheless interesting that the top three countries in the medals table alongside the UK in second place are all independent countries, not members of the EU. France, Germany and Italy, the best placed EU countries, look unlikely to get into the top three.

You could argue that medals in the Olympics and membership of the EU are unconnected, so why raise the issue at all?

I do so, because it does pose an interesting dilemma for the increasingly centralised state of Euroland.

Fostering a sense of national pride in the achievements of fellow countrymen and women, within the context of the brotherhood and sisterhood of world sport, is an important part of the Olympic spirit and attraction.

One of the main interests in the Olympics is the Medals table, which is deliberately constructed around national identity. Olympic athletes returning with medals are feted as national heroes.

The pro-Europeans, ever keen to promote an overriding sense of European identity around the 12 stars

John Redwood visited the Earley National Citizen Service group recently.

He writes on his experience below and you can read all about it on page 14

flag, have to watch as France and Germany, Italy and Spain revert to their national symbols and colours.

The Olympics also poses a problem for EU ideas of collaboration.

Global sport proceeds by intense competition.

Each individual and each national team is out to beat their rivals. Secrets are developed and preserved to gain an edge, not generally shared with other competitors.

Excellence is reached by supreme individual effort, backed up by strong national training, funding and general support.

The results are stunning, with regular improvements in what men and women can achieve. World records are smashed and the human frame pressed to yet finer and faster attainment.

This is all very different language to the language of the Commission based on solidarity, mutual support and exchange.

VOLUNTEER CORNER n Sue Ryder’s Duchess of Kent House hospice provide specialist end of life care, aiming to help people live as well as possible with the effects of their conditions by offering care, symptom management and support from a multi-professional team.

They are looking to recruit Bereavement Volunteer Visitors in our area. This will involve telephone/visiting service dependant on the client needs and the volunteers time. They estimate it will be an average commitment of four hours per week but this will of course vary. Full training will be provided.

The next training course starts on 4th October, so the closing date for volunteer applications is 16th September. Please note; due to the nature of the role and the clients you will be dealing with, this role is only suitable for volunteers who can give long term commitment.

Also, they recommend if you have suffered a bereavement yourself, you

Unemployment stays very low in Wokingham The latest figures for the number of people out of work and claiming benefits shows 377 in Wokingham, or 0.7% of the potential workforce.

This remains well below the country as a whole.

It is good news that generally the UK economy continues to create more jobs for those needing them, and that businesses in the Wokingham area are still offering employment to most people.

Visit to local Judo club On Thursday afternoon I visited Pinewood Judo Club, at the invitation of Wokingham constituents who go there.

We were primarily there to celebrate the success of the UK Judo team, which includes local Ben Fletcher, who started at the Pinewood Club.

I was given some insight into how

top Judo fighters go about their task, and learned more of the background to the British team.

Visit to National Citizen Service group at Earley I became a trainee dragon, hearing the National Citizen Service (NCS) Group draft presentations of money for charity to allow them to help people with dementia.

The group did a good job explaining what they wished to do to help elderly people in a local home.

They were also full of what they had learned from their NCS course so far this summer.

They were positive about the opportunity it gives to young people to learn about team working, self reliance, taking responsibility for your own day-to-day living, and helping the wider community.

I am grateful to the organisers and wish the young people well with their project and with their move to the next stage of their education.

With Helena Badger should wait a couple of years before applying. n Wilderness Foundation UK has an established programme TurnAround that uses wilderness therapy, challenging outdoor experiences, one-on-one life coaching, and educational activities to enable vulnerable young people to overcome their challenges and take control of their lives.

An exciting, fulfilling and challenging opportunity is available for people 18 years or above living in or around the Reading, Slough or Maidenhead areas of Berkshire to work with young people aged 16 to 21, who are struggling or disadvantaged in their lives. They will be participating in a new programme in Berkshire called TurnAround.

The aims of this programme is to enable transformation in their lives through exposure to wilderness, the outdoors and nature as they find themselves through

a combination of structured workshops and additionally through the support and crucial input they received from their matched Volunteer Mentor over the course of a year.

Mentors will be required to attend a three-day training course, funded by Wilderness Foundation UK. We will be looking for reliable and consistent weekly contact for the period of the programme, for someone who enjoys the company of young people. In turn you will be able to use your life experience, together with the opportunity to acquire new skills and experience yourself. n SEAP provide free and independent mental health advocacy, health complaints advocacy and will soon be providing advocacy under the care act and community advocacy.

The charity is looking for Mental Health Support Advocates. The role involves shadowing advocates until confident to

introduce the service to mental health service users and take referrals, supporting the advocates by entering information about work with clients on the database, finding information for clients and distributing leaflets and posters, visiting local mental health support groups to talk about the service.

This opportunity is based largely in Prospect Park Hospital in Reading, and at times in the community in Wokingham area. Volunteers must have good communication skills, be patient, reliable and be able to commit for two half days per week (weekdays, daytimes.)

These are just some of the roles we are recruiting for, but we have more than 100 different roles on our books.

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This week MikE ChuRChER reviews the Wokingham Remembers articles of the past four months and discusses The state of the borough’s some of the factors which contributed to the–making Wokingham water and its of toilets – is one and its ofenvironment. the many gripping stories major impact they had on the town and VER past free, monthsebook the found in athe new, we have already made a start with the Remembers page has createdWokingham by the Wokingham road system by mapping out the course of been providing an early picture Societyofin association with the old Forest Road. how a small market town and a While the building of the M4 had a few villages on the edge of aBELL. forest is today local historian JIM major influence on the introduction of the ranked as one of the country’s leading Here we find out more high tech businesses which now surround communities.

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This important subject has again come before the ratepayers in consequence of the passing of “The Public Health Act, 1872,” which has transferred the power from one Authority to another. In order to explain matters, it is necessary to refer to what has been done Wokingham, it is the A329M which Education, religion, industry, transport, since we published the Report of in 1975 cut off the Forest Road and its social structures, national politics and Mr. Harrison, the Government natural connections between Emmbrook local government are all important S THE mains Inspector, in which he strongly and the villages of Hurst and Binfield. The pieces in building the great Wokingham leak that hit condemned the want of drainage, love and hate relationship with our rail jigsaw. Here now is a summary of our Barkham and also the quality of the water. and roads continue to this day! contributions date and a few ideas on earlierto this Shortly after that report was the next round of articles. week proved (see Wokingham’s military made public, the ratepayers within page 3), we now rely Education, Education, heritage the Special Drainage District on a safe supply of As 2015 is the bi-centenary of the elected a committee of nine Education water to our houses.

Wokingham Railway Station viewed from Wellington Road looking towards St Pauls Church.

Battle of Waterloo, there have been a members, under the provisions of Today’s Wokingham is renowned as However, it’s number of articles commemorating this the Sewage Act. also onealways of the country’s The story was toldUtilization in June, and historians, Sarah Huxford, also took its replacement: local government. not been the centres of excellence world changing event.

The Committee obtained from for education; this is partly due to strong commemorated the 800th anniversary us on a journey to the old battlefields case and the battle for Wokingham’s wild side The area has always been noted for Messrs.

Ripley and Simmonds school performance and theismotivated of the Magna Carta, signed at nearbya in search of their graves. This story the borough’s water supply one of Before we believe too much in the idea its contribution to the nation’s military veryincomplete and, as they believe, parents who live in one of the most Runnymede 1215. reflects only a microcosm of the losses the stand out pieces of research of that Wokingham’s development was a capability, with Arborfield’s REME, plan for the thorough educated communities in the UK. around the county of Berkshire, but ahighly new book dedicated to exploring solidly sedate experience, May’s article Shiningeffective a light on RFA and Remount connections and the drainage of the town and disposal affirms the importance of the wars in the If we look into the history of Wokingham’s recent past. told the story of the rioting in the town Wokingham’s ‘Dark Ages’ Sandhurst and Wellington Colleges all of the sewage, including a supply of Wokingham’s schools wethe canfirst see in Last week, we printed centre during the time of the 1857 General development of our local character.

To bring us up date the August situated very nearby. water forto flushing purposes. how education is woven into its DNA. Jim Bell (centre) with Lady Elisabeth Godsal, Wokingham Town Mayor Cllr Gwynneth Hewetson, alderman Bob Wyatt and members of the Wokingham Election.

Wokingham and a series of extracts from Jim Bell’s articles are focused on meetings the kids who Evencelebrate the Duke Wellington took to in charting the history of Wokingham Picture: Phil Creighton After many and are Prior researches, to the Great Wokingham War, Wokingham Society theofrole newspapers play Such events were a common sight in latest In The now entering into their summer holidays. the Royal Forest living in Stratfield Saye, which today is careful attention to the subject, the was surrounded by manor houses and town and this short bloody News. not what one would have wished for. about theand history of battle WokinghamLooking these extracts into to afrom chronological story theeverything at today’s community, it is What better way to use this month’s only 30 minutes away Wokingham’s Committee has been superseded members of the landed gentry who between the Whigs and the Tories also It’s an expanded version of a book “It proved that the quality of water was during the 19th century,” said Mr Bell.

“I of the centre. town. difficult to visualise just how rural the editions than tell the stories of the town by thetoprovisions of the new act, wanted to released be close to the years leversago of power; Bush and hotels inI can area once which Jim three worse areas ofthe London.” Romans, the Celts and the Saxons found thethe process veryRose interesting, “[Originally] Jim gave me up to 1938 and highlighted wasthan and poorest in part explains which transforms us into a Rural i.e. the royal households of Windsor.

Wokingham’s Market Place as the headquarters of these and features contemporary newspaper The inspector also discovered that present the history more accurately than we published this a couple of years ago. sometimes fragile relationship between influenceSanitary on the area before District, andWokingham places us In turn these upper echelons feral groups. reports.

The original only went up left much As you’ve seenculture from the extracts in last twobefore.” benefactor the oldsanitary and newhealth Wokingham; fewto be desired: was evenunder a twinkle in old of Wocca’s eye? the control the Board possessed a serious sense of duty The story was also able to reflect to 1938, but now he’s continued this was in the days when outside toilets Mr Bell warned that it’s not completely Friday’s Wokingham Paper, he finished The area around Wokingham was the areas in the UK have witnessed such David Nash Ford provided a set of of Guardians to whom have been a responsibility to ensure their the national and the corrupt toand take in the 20th century, ending were thegrowth norm and and change there were fewer articles and puzzles which makes accurate: after scene all, “newspapers do make extraordinary job. I regard that upon surrounded by many remarkable in the delivered all the plans of estimates received at least a basic nature of general elections before the incommunity 1999. conveniences available. mistakes”. a marathon in individuals andNews they were instrumental profile of its population. history fun the young and no doubt Woking ham andfor papers obtained. in the education.

Wokingham also had a introduction of the private ballot.

To produce it, he has “A school had 111history pupils, who had only It’s been made freely available to anyone Although work.” building the much needed infrastructure Wokingham’s will also catch the interest of the parents It being the opinion of many that powerful professional class, a strong Future willbecause include further (Extracts painstakingly transcribed news from underpinned local newspapers) one privvy it should have been emptied who is articles interested Mr Bell feels that And for of the which the establishment has always been intertwined with who will be looking over their child’s the sanitary government of the church community (including the nontales of anarchy and revelry in this old items about Wokingham from once a year, but itby wasn’t.

Even if it was “local history should be free to everyone”.the surrounding author, that a strong community. villages providing shoulder. town can scarcely be adequately conformists) and together they shared 1858 to 1999 market town. the Reading Mercury and other emptied once a year, theand contents were Here’s to the next round of articles!

And it was the wet stuff that piqued Mra market has meant We will later be telling the story of the place for agricultural attended to by the Guardians, a a strong belief in thestarting importance newspaper sources, fromof dumped just a itfew yards Bell’s imagination the most: there was a commercial hours of work Walter family and their contributions to produce, was also away. a Forest Thanks go out to was our held contributors: Steve Wokingham at War by meeting in the Town Hall teaching.

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It’s scandal in the 19th century over the quality the building but in April Town. The term ‘forest’ did not mean a Bacon, Jim Bell, David Nash Ford, Sarah There are watershed moments in Jim Bell of Wokingham transcribing on the 5th inst.

The result was with the skills, the On Monday, the Wokingham awful.” of the town’s water and way inclusterpretty ancient first weekly issue, we told the story of the of trees, but a system of laws laid Huxford, Roger Long, Trevor Ottlewski history which mark thesupply moment of the great To consider the matter, when motivation and thethe finance available, Society celebrated launch of What happened next? You’ll which waste much loved Arthur Hill, the newspaper 6th Marquess down by royalty for the protection of have toand Petersome change in toilet a society andwas thedealt Greatwith.

War of Shilham for all their continuing were anxious to form the there developed a culture of education the free download by presenting download Jim’s ebook to find out!

Mr Bell said: “The most interesting thing cuttings, often 1914-1918 of Downshire. their hunting grounds. is one such time. contributions.

District into a Local Government which still holds strong to this day.

Jim with a medal … a Wokingham Jim is happy for the complete work to be was quality of Wokingham’s water.

The poorly printed or Although one of Britain’s wealthiest These onerous rules restricted local Therefore a number of centenaries All thisBoard, work but is provided by our as the subject requires half-marathon medal to be precise, publicly available Wokingham transport people2014 wereand convinced hard as to the read. landowners, Arthur Hill doubled from using large parts ofand the the landWokingham between 2018 willthat the water waspeoplemade local historians free of charge anddecided much consideration, it was in the presence Town Mayor Society Committee has arranged for it to Transport is of probably the single very poor and the water company said, ‘No, But it’s been chief of the local Fire Brigade and was a for sustenance and in part led to the commemorate the great losses of war can be found on thethe front pagefor of athe to adjourn meeting Cllr Gwynneth and the previous edition on the Society’s youscarred are drinking purest in England’.” most importantHewetson factor in Wokingham’s “I was rise of replace local highwaymen and general major financial contributor worth to this it. part of which the people ofwater Wokingham Wokingham Remembers website fortnight, and it will be well for High Steward of Lady website www.wokinghamsociety.org.uk/ wascentury. send an inspector down convinced that for theThe development, in Wokingham both its rail and road lawlessness.

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May’s followed the story Thanks also to Mark Ashwell at Later articles will illustrate to ponder well the matter before Wokingham Society chairman Peter these ‘Wokingham Blacks’ and resulted in of two brothers from Langborough TradeMark for supporting the paper’s Future articles will look at the demise of these great manors and their Thursday next.

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9. At what weight did British boxer Anthony Ogogo win a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games?

10. The name of which brand of biscuit can also mean to mix socially?

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NONAGRAM: Down – 1 Design; 2 Largo; 3 Vinegarish; 4 Rid; 6 Gherkin; 7

QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 Helmut Kohl; 2 Japan; 3 Andy Cole; 4 Square Mile; 5 Nabucco; 6 Rock and Chips; 7 The Clash; 8 A succulent; 9 Middleweight; 10 Hobnob.

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THEWOKINGHAMPAPER Friday, August 19, 2016

Wokingham Festival 2016

Three days of great A feast at the Fest food, music and beer, Wokingham all on your doorstep!

Food is at the heart of Wokingham Festival, running over the August bank holiday weekend.

JOHN WAKEFIELD looks at the treats to eat

Next weekend, Elms Field becomes a fantastic family friendly venue for the 10th Wokingham Festival.

Once again, there is a stunning mixture of live music, local beers and demonstrations from chefs to make your mouth water.

It starts on Friday, August 26, with an evening of live music, before opening up the family fun on Saturday and Sunday.

With food, drink, music, crafts and shopping, there is something for everone.

Here we look at what you can enjoy

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Continuing the trip around the globe, Tasty Thai Cuisine serves Thai food and noodles, while Street Food Spain has a focus on Paella made in massive cooking pans.

Finally, West Sussex Sausage will champion the great British Banger, with a range of varieties for you to get your teeth into.

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to one of the local bands performing.

Exhibitors taking part include Cocktail Hour, who will offer cocktails and smoothies of all types.

La Crepe des Delices makes sweet and savoury French-style crepes, while Little Reds authentic woodburning pizza oven produces the goods in just under 90 seconds.

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tables.

It was an effort to convince us to buy one brand of washing-up liquid over another, and very effective it was too: lots of sparkling plates and cutlery.

While no one attending Wokingham Festival will have to don a pair of Marigolds (well, apart from the exhibitors) there will be a battalion of washing-up generated by the food, drink and music festival.

Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the town centre festival fuses all that’s good about local dishes and aims to introduce visitors to the wealth and creativity of our local food producers.

One of the ways it will do that is through its restaurant marquee, set up as an anchor for the Festival site in Elms Field. It contains food to buy and enjoy, either continental style seated at trestle tables or picnic style in front of the TradeMark Music Stage, listening

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How to get tickets n Wokingham Festival takes place from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28. Throughout the weekend there will be live music on two stages, a beer festival organised by Wokingham Lions and food and drink demonstrations from local experts. There will be activities for children and craft stalls too.

Entry is free on Saturday and Sunday before noon.

Day tickets cost £5.50 in advance or £6.50 on the door, evening tickets are £6.50 in advance or £8.50 on the door and weekend tickets are £16.

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Wokingham Festival 2016

Enjoy this music line-up

Enjoy supporting local producers

Ascot Ales was one of the exhibitors at last year’s Wokingham Festival

You can’t have a festival without a shopping area.

JOHN WAKEFIELD looks at the stalls coming to the Wokingham Festival

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Wokingham Festival is back this August Bank Holiday – and fusion of food, music and beer has some great plans.

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HREE days of music, food, drinks and fun is in store this August bank holiday, thanks to Wokingham Festival.

This year the Elms Field event is celebrating its 10th birthday and is packed with presents for all to enjoy.

There will be new events, a new music stage, family activities and - if you get there quick enough - free entry on Saturday and Sunday.

Over the coming weeks, as we count down to the Festival itself, we’ll be highlighting different things you can look forward to.

This week, we’re looking at the bands that will be playing. Music is a large part of the festival, particularly on Friday.

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The main stage, sponsored by TradeMark, features a mixture of local bands and musicians with bigger names. As the night goes on, the dancing hots up and sounds of the summer are in full swing.

Opening the festival, at 6.15pm, on Friday, August 26, will be the Vintage Sound Collective with a mix of high energy, fun soul, funk, reggae, pop and disco tracks.

Magic Eight Ball - who recorded with Rik Mayall - follow. Blues is next, thanks to Jukes Blues, before the headliners, local band !Daft!, who are no strangers to the Wokingham stage, regularly appearing on the pub scene at venues such as the Hope and Anchor in Station Road.

Music starts at 1.10pm on Saturday musical theatre group the East Berkshire Operatic Society (about to go into action with Company) will provide some songs from their repertoire.

Reading-based blues duo The Hot Plate will then appear, followed by 11-year-old Wokingham girl Piper. The Salts then take over, followed by prog rockers Kindred Spirit. Retro-fuelled rockers Steve Winch and the Inception slot into the teatime slot before seven-piece band Funk Lab take

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us into the evening. Cover band U2 Tribe act as the warm-up for the headliners of the day: Young Fossl, a promotion for this talented young band who wowed the crowd last year.

Wokingham’s Rock Choir opens the stage on Sunday, followed by Wokingham Music Club favourites Fred’s House. Blues band The Deltas are next, with returning band Hoopy Frood returning for their rainbow of sounds.

Wokingham blues band BlueTouch are in the teatime slot, with Flutatious back for the early evening entertainment.

Closing the festival will be one of Roger Daltrey’s favourite bands Never The Bride, which is this year celebrating its 10th anniversary.

In addition to the main stage, this year Headcase Barbers is sponsoring an acoustic stage, which will see local singers have their moment in the spotlight. Acts include Indie rockers Baby Howl, singer songwriter Rachel Redman and covers artist Simon Williams.

There is something to suit all musical tastes at Wokingham Festival.

S WOKINGHAM Festival gets bigger with every year that passes, it should come as no surprise that this year’s event features a new craft village.

Joining the food, music and beer areas will be a range of specially selected stalls meaning that visitors can shop till they drop, then drop and enjoy the music while refreshing themselves with a nice local ale and a tasty freshly-made dish.

It’s the perfect combination, especially for those visitors who arrive before noon on the Saturday and Sunday and enjoy free entry.

Wokingham Festival takes place in Elms Field in the town centre over the bank holiday weekend.

It aims to celebrate all that’s good about food and drink and bring summer to a close with its own music festival. Who needs to go to Reading?

The craft exhibition area is still being updated so this list may change between now and Friday, August 26.

If listening to the bands inspires you to seek out some new forms of music then Clutterbucks will be a must-visit stall.

It offers a range of vintage CDs and vinyl, allowing people to find music to

suit their mood and to enjoy at home.

In keeping with the vintage vinyl, how about visiting Everybody Wants 1, a stall that features film and music memorabilia?

It’s a multi-talented place too as visitors can also enjoy buying handmade gifts, scented container candles and more.

Lyn’s Handmade With Love stall also features handmade gifts: this time visitors can find items such as teddies, animals, dolls, aprons, pinboards and bags. There will be present ideas for all ages, and from a local craftsperson.

Helping raise funds for charity will be the Sue Ryder Wokigham Day Hospice stall.

The charity provides patients with day care, support and specialist therapies in the grounds of Wokingham Community Hospital, so buying something from its stall, or making a donation, will make a big difference to the charity’s work.

Fans of our feathered friends will be pleased to support the RSPB, the country’s largest nature conservation charity.

Volunteers will be on hand to talk about how you can Give Nature a Home in your community. Visitors can become members and find out how to gain access to more than 200 wildlife reserves across the UK. And there will also be a display from Costco Wholesale Lrd, a membership warehouse with a branch in Green Park, offering brand name items at low warehouse prices.

Truly something for everyone.

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Restaurant . Craft Stalls Chef Demonstrations . Kids’ Entertainment . Live Music from the TradeMark stage:

. Never The Bride . Young Fossl . !Daft! . . Hoopy Frood . U2 TribeFred’s . BlueHouse .

Touch Funk Lab . Flutatious . The Deltas . The Salts + many more great acts!

For opening times and the latest news, visit:

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What’s on Friday, August 19 CROWTHORNE – Morgan Recreation Ground, Lower Broadmoor Road RG45 7LA. Summer in the Rec: family friendly activities including crafts, visits from groups such as London Irish, live animals etc.

Organised by Churches Together in Crowthorne. Free. 3pm-5pm.

EARLEY – Thames Valley Park 2 (TVP2), 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Thames Valley Park RG6 1PT. Photography exhibition: No Briton Is An Island. 10am-3pm.

Free entry. Details: 0800 028 7338.

Henley-on-Thames – Temple Island Meadows RG9 3DD. Rewind South Festival. Details: www. rewindfestival.com/south HURST – Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street RG10 0TH. Sunset paddles: guided paddle of the lake. Ages 4 upwards with an adult. Booking essential. £15, children £10. Details: 0118 974 6343.

LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Manga workshop for ages 8-16.

10am-11.30am. £3. Details: 0118 931 2150.

LOWER EARLEY – Loddon Valley Leisure Centre GR6 4GD. Finding Dory swimming session. Booking essential. 10.30am-11.30am.

Details: 0118 931 2066.

WOKINGHAM – Elms Field RG40 2LD. Wokingham Open Air Cinema: The Italian Job. From dusk (around 8.30pm).

Free, donations welcome.

Bring something to sit on, food available. Details: www.facebook. com/wokyopenaircinema WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Cribbage and card games club. 10.30am.

Local history surgery: drop-in for advice. 10am-noon. Wokingham VIP group: book group for visually impaired. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. The Big Friendly Read Activity Sessions: summer reading challenge.10.45am-noon.

Details: 0118 969 0304.

Saturday, August 20 EARLEY – Thames Valley Park 2 (TVP2), 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Thames Valley Park RG6 1PT. Photography exhibition: No

Briton Is An Island. 10am-3pm.

Free entry. Details: 0800 028 7338.

Henley-on-Thames – Temple Island Meadows RG9 3DD. Rewind South Festival. Details: www. rewindfestival.com/south HURST – Village Halls, School Road RG10 0DR. Hurst Horticultural Show: Waltham St Lawrence Silver Band, videos, scarecrow festival, fruit and vegetables and more. 1.30pm. £2, under 18s free. Details: www. hursthorticulturalshow.org MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Storytime for ages seven and under. 10.15am-10.45am.

Details: 0118 966 6630.

WOKINGHAM – Market Place.

Sunny Saturdays presents: Bruce Neil. 11am-1pm. Details: www. wokingham-tc.gov.uk WOKINGHAM – Town Hall, Market Place. Wokingham Auctions: valuation day. No appointment necessary. 9am-2pm:silver, jewellery, furniture, clocks, ceramics and glass, paintings, oriental items, and vertu. Details: 07446 802450 WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Wokingham Writers Group for adults. 10am.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – Elms Field RG40 2LD. Wokingham Open Air Cinema: Wall-E. From dusk (around 8.30pm). Free, donations welcome. Bring something to sit on, food available.

Details: www.facebook.com/ wokyopenaircinema

Sunday, August 21 EARLEY – Thames Valley Park 2 (TVP2), 300 Thames Valley Park Drive, Thames Valley Park RG6 1PT. Photography exhibition: No Briton Is An Island. 10am-3pm.

Free entry. Details: 0800 028 7338.

EARLEY – Wokingham Waterside Centre, near Thames Valley Park RG6 1PQ. Dragon Boat Festival organised by Reading Lions. From 9am. First race around 10.20am.

Final around 4pm. Details: www. readingdragonboatfestival.co.uk Henley-on-Thames – Temple Island Meadows RG9 3DD. Rewind South Festival. Details: www. rewindfestival.com/south WOKINGHAM – Elms Field RG40 2LD. Wokingham Open Air Cinema: The Princess Bride.

At the theatre

Basingstoke – The Anvil

www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24.

Basingstoke – The Haymarket www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11.

Bracknell – South Hill Park www.southhillpark.org.uk (01344) 484123 Peter Pan. Until Sun 28. Creative Control Band Night. Sun, Sun 28. Summer Band Performance.

Sat 27.

FILMS: Race. Fri-Sun. Embrace of the Serpent. Tues.

Departure. Wed. Miracles From Heaven. Thurs. Elvis and

Nixon. Fri 26-Sun 28. When Marnie Was There. Sat 27-Sun 28.

Camberley – Theatre www.camberleytheatre.biz 01276 707600 Next show: Comedy club. Fri 26.

Didcot – Cornerstone www.cornerstone-arts.org 01235 515144 NEXT SHOW: Film: High Rise.

Wed 31.

Guildford – Yvonne Arnaud www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk 01483 440000 Main stage closed until Sept 16.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Wed-Sat.

Holding a community event? Send your listings to events@wokinghampaper.co.uk

The best guide for local, community events across Wokingham borough From dusk (around 8.30pm).

Free, donations welcome.

Bring something to sit on, food available. Details: www.facebook. com/wokyopenaircinema WOKINGHAM WITHOUT – Pinewood Miniature Railway Society, Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road RG40 3AQ. Pinewood Minature Railway . 1.30pm-4pm. £1 per ride, buy 5 get 6th free. Details: www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk

Monday, August 22 BRACKNELL – Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Rotary Club of Easthampstead meeting: Golf and Social Evening at Billingbear Golf Club. Booking in advance. 7.30pm. Details: 01344 862440.

MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Colouring For Adults. 2.15pm3pm. Details: 0118 966 6630.

LOWER EARLEY – Loddon Valley Leisure Centre GR6 4GD. Finding Dory swimming session. Booking essential. 3pm-4pm. Details: 0118 931 2066.

LOWER EARLEY - Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Poetry Reading Group. 10.30am11.30am. Details: 0118 931 2150.

SPENCERS WOOD – Library, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AJ. Mini Animal Models session for ages 8 upwards. 2.30pm-3.30pm.

Booking essential. £2. Pages in the Wood: Book group. 6pm-7pm.

Details: 0118 988 4771.

SONNING – Sonning Golf Club, Duffield Road RG4 6GJ. Rotary Club of Loddon Vale meeting: Ellen Grant on Camfed. 12.15pm2pm. Details: www.rotary-ribi.org WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. The Big Friendly Read Activity Sessions: summer reading challenge.

2.15pm-3.30pm. Knit Stitch and Natter. Drop-in for knitting, sewing and a chat. All abilities welcome. 2pm-3pm. Details: 0118 978 1368.

Tuesday, August 23 HENLEY – River and Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows RG9 1BF. Planet Paddington craft day. For ages 4-7. 10.30am-4pm.

Details: 01491 415600.

MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off

Henley – Kenton Theatre www.kentontheatre.co.uk 01491 575698 CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1.

NEXT SHOW: The Three Musketeers. Sept 1-17.

High Wycombe – Wycombe Swan www.wycombeswan.co.uk 01494 512000 NEXT SHOW: Lazytown.

Thurs Sept 1-Fri Sept 2.

Maidenhead – Norden Farm www.nordenfarm.org 01628 788997 The Big Berkshire Beach Gig. Sat. A Real Mermaid’s Tale. Sun. Viennese Connections: Summer Concert. Thurs. Sari Schoor and

Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Children’s writing course for ages 9-12. Booking essential. 3.15pm4pm. Details: 0118 966 6630.

LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. The Big Friendly Read Activity Sessions: summer reading challenge. 2.15pm-3.30pm.

Details: 0118 931 2150.

WOKINGHAM – Carnival Pool and Fitness Centre, Wellington Road RG40 2AF. Finding Dory swimming session. Booking essential. 11am-noon. Details: 0118 977 0007.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Explore Learning fun session based on Matilda, for ages 7-10. 9.30am10.30am. Free. Explore Learning fun session based on Revolting Rhymes, for ages 5-7. 10.45am11.45am. UK Online: Help and support with computers and the internet for beginners. 2pm-4pm.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Crafts and Laughs.

2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Wednesday, August 24 FINCHAMPSTEAD – Library, FBC Centre RG40 4ES. Meet the creatures: Activity morning with the Rangers from Dinton Pastures for the under 12s.

9.30am-10.15am. £1. Details: 0118 908 8176.

HURST – Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street RG10 0TH. Twilight Club: open evening, boat hire and bring your own food to barbecue. £12. 6pm-8pm.

Open Water Swimming. 250m triangular course. £3. 6pm-8pm.

Details: 0118 974 6343.

READING – The Oracle Shopping Centre RG1 2AG. Superheroes and Princesses treasure hunt.

11am-4pm. Details: www. theoracle.co.uk WINNERSH – Library, The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane RG41 5ND. Meet the creatures: Activity morning with the Rangers from Dinton Pastures for the under 12s. 9.30am-10.15am. £1.

Details: 0118 979 7519.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. The Big Friendly Read Activity Sessions: summer reading challenge.

10.45am-noon. Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road

the Engine Room. Fri 26. Dave Gorman: Work in Progress.

SOLD OUT. Sun 28.

FILM: The Secret Life of Pets (U).

Fri. Maggie’s Plan (15). Fri. The Legend of Tarzan (12a). Tues, Wed. Chevalier (18). Tues, Wed. Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the Gods. Fri 26. Ice Age: Collision Course (U). Sat 27, Sun 28. Ghostbusters (12a). Sat 27, Sun 28. Summertime (15).

Fri 27.

Newbury – The Corn Exchange www.cornexchangenew.com 0845 5218 218 Griff Rhys Jones: Work In Progress.

Thurs.

Newbury – The Watermill www.watermill.org.uk.

01635 46044

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RG5 4JA. Explore Learning fun session based on The Twits, for ages 7-8. 9.15am-10.15am. Free.

Explore Learning fun session based on Fantastic Mr Fox, for ages 8-9. 10.45am-11.45am.

The Big Friendly Read Activity Sessions: summer reading challenge. 2.15pm-3.30pm.

Details: 0118 969 0304.

Thursday, August 25 LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Mad cap words and poetry fun with poet Rachel Piercy: poetry workshop to explore the wonderful, wacky world of Roald Dahl. For ages 7-11.

9.30am-10.30am. £2. Booking essential. The Big Friendly Read Activity Sessions: summer reading challenge. 10.45am-noon.

Details: 0118 931 2150.

WOKINGHAM -– Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Mad cap words and poetry fun with poet Rachel Piercy: poetry workshop to explore the wonderful, wacky world of Roald Dahl. For ages 7-11. 11am-noon. Booking essential. £2. Archaeology Finds Surgery. 10am-noon. National Careers Service. Advice sessions to help you with career planning, CVs and interviews. 9.40am to 3.40pm. Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – The Cornerstone, Norreys Avenue RG40 1UE. Career Reboot meetup group meeting: 3 Mistakes Professionals Make that keep them Stressed, Unhappy and Unfulfilled in their Work. 7pm-9.30pm. £7. Details: www.meetup.com/ProfessionalInvincible-You WOODLEY – Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodlands Avenue RG5 3EU. Finding Dory swimming session. Booking essential. Noon1pm. Details: 0118 926 8733.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. 10.30am-12.30pm. £3. Reminiscence Club: discuss days gone by. 10.30am-noon. The First Editions book group. 6pm6.45pm Details: 0118 969 0304.

Friday, August 26 CROWTHORNE – Morgan Recreation Ground, Lower Broadmoor Road RG45 7LA. Summer in the Rec: family

friendly activities including crafts, visits from groups such as London Irish, live animals etc.

Organised by Churches Together in Crowthorne. Free. 3pm-5pm.

HENLEY – Stonor Park RG9 6HF. Chilterns Craft and Design Show. 9am-5pm. Tickets £10, £9 seniors, under 16s free. Details: 01425 277988.

HURST – Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street RG10 0TH. Sunset paddles: guided paddle of the lake. Ages 4 upwards with an adult. Booking essential. £15, children £10. Details: 0118 974 6343.

LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Manga workshop for ages 8-16.

10am-11.30am. £3.Details: 0118 931 2150.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Meet Pets as Therpay dog Kali, and handler Sheila Cooper. For ages 6-10.

Donations welcomed. 10.30am11.15am. Local history surgery: drop-in for advice. 10am-noon.

Story telling session for adults with learning disabilities. Free.

1.45pm-2.45pm. Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – Elms Field RG40 2LD. Wokingham Festival: beer and music night. 6pm-10.30pm.

Details: www.wokinghamfestival. co.uk.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. The Big Friendly Read Activity Sessions: summer reading challenge.10.45am-noon.

Details: 0118 969 0304.

Saturday, August 27 CHAPEL ROW – The Green, opposite the Bladebone RG7 6PF. Charity fayre including sheep racing, dog show, hog roast, Victoriana fun fair, tea tent, beer tent, raffles, children’s areas, go carts and more. From 1pm.

Details: www.chapelrowfayre. co.uk HENLEY – Town Hall, Market Place RG9 2AQ. Craft and gift market.

10am-4pm. Details: 01329 233892.

HENLEY – Stonor Park RG9 6HF. Chilterns Craft and Design Show. 9am-5pm. Tickets £10, £9 seniors, under 16s free. Details: 01425 277988.

LOWER EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Church walk - around four miles, with optional pub lunch. Come dressed

for weather. 10am. Details: 0118 931 3124.

MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Children’s Writing Group for ages 9-12. 2pm-2.45pm. Details: 0118 966 6630.

WOKINGHAM – Market Place.

Sunny Saturdays presents: Camberley Band. 11am-1pm.

Details: www.wokingham-tc. gov.uk WOKINGHAM – Elms Field RG40 2LD. Wokingham Festival: food demonstrations, craft tent, beer festival, live music and more.

10am-10.30pm. Free entry 10am-noon. Details: www. wokinghamfestival.co.uk.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. French Conversation Club for those with basic French knowledge. 2pm-3pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Sunday, August 28 HENLEY – Stonor Park RG9 6HF. Chilterns Craft and Design Show. 9am-5pm. Tickets £10, £9 seniors, under 16s free. Details: 01425 277988.

WOODLEY – Shopping Precinct, Crockhamwell Road. Car boot sale. 8am-1pm. Details: 0118 921 6920 or www. woodleytowncentre.co.uk.

WOODLEY – Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road RG5 3LA. Monthly games afternoon from 2pm: play favourite board games etc. Details: 0118 926 8143.

WOKINGHAM – Elms Field RG40 2LD. Wokingham Festival: food demonstrations, craft tent, beer festival, live music and more.

10am-10.30pm. Free entry 10am-noon. Details: www. wokinghamfestival.co.uk.

Bank Holiday Monday, August 29 BRACKNELL – Bracknell Ski Slope, John Nike Way RG12 8TN.Retro open day, prizes for best fancy dress. 10am-4pm. £6 per person.

Details: 01344 789002 HENLEY – Stonor Park RG9 6HF. Chilterns Craft and Design Show. 9am-5pm. Tickets £10, £9 seniors, under 16s free. Details: 01425 277988.

READING – Palmer Park Stadium, Wokingham Raod RG6 1LF. Reading Athletic Club Bank Holiday Mile Festival. From 11am. £5. Details: www.readingac.com.

Crazy For You. Until Sat Sept 17. Book Club With Jeremy Harrison. Fri 26.

Reading – Progress Theatre

01753 853888 Pirates of Penzance. Tues-Sat 26.

The Mikado. Thurs-Sun 27.

Reading – South Street

www.progresstheatre.co.uk 0118 384 2195 Next season’s shows TBC.

Woking – New Victoria

www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 CLOSED UNTIL OCTOBER 21.

Shinfield – Shinfield Players

Reading – The Hexagon

www.shinfieldplayers.org.uk 0118 975 8880 Next show: The King and I. Oct 7-9, 14-16

www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 NEXT SHOW: Reading Rep Theatre presents Ben Hur. Sept 1-3.

Reading – Concert Hall www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Taking Care of Elvis, in aid of Daisy’s Dream. Sat.

Sonning – The Mill www.millatsonning.com 0118 969 8000 Agatha Christie’s The Hollow. Until Sept 3.

Windsor – Theatre Royal www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk

www.ambassadortickets.com 0844 871 7645 NEXT SHOW: That’ll Be The Day. Sept 2.

Wokingham – Theatre www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk 0118 978 5363 Handbagged. Aug 31Sept 10.

Woodley – Theatre www.woodleytheatre.org 07939 210121 NEXT SHOW: Be My Baby. Sept 27-Oct 1.

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Heather’s proud of her musical career From Ride on Time to Close to a Miracle, Heather Small has been a big name in music for more than 30 years. GEMMA DAVIDSON finds out why – and what she’ll enjoy at this weekend’s Rewind

A

S the Olympic Games come to a close this weekend, one song is bound to sum up the performance of Team GB more than any else.

Proud by Heather Small became synonymous with the gold-rush at London 2012, and despite being released 16 years ago the words still manage to strike a chord with people in a variety of situations, from graduation ceremonies to sporting competitions.

“It’s had such a long life,” says Heather, who is playing at Rewind Festival in Henley this weekend. “It’s taken me everywhere, it’s been good to me.”

Heather, who found fame as the frontwoman of M People, has enjoyed great success since she first started performing as a teenager in the late eighties. She featured on Black Box’s re-recorded version of the UK Number 1 single Ride On Time, before her distinctive voice became the sound of the million-selling dance group in 1990.

The group went on to shift 10 million albums worldwide before disbanding in 1998 to pursue solo projects.

“Everyone writes music that you think will save the world, so when you see people making your song a part of their life that is really, really special.

“Music has a way of showing how similar we all are. I think that is what Proud does, it shows that we all want the same things. But for me, seeing a crowd people singing the words back to me, that is an amazing feeling.”

Strictly

Small released her second album Close To A Miracle in 2006, and between touring and appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008, she hasn’t really stopped.

“It would be nice to get some new stuff out there. My goal for this year was to go on tour and sing as much as I could because that is what I love. I still have vocal lessons and I work hard to improve my voice all the time, so I just haven’t had the time to actually sit down and write new music.

“But I love performing, I force myself to do it as much as I can because otherwise I get nervous. The longer you leave between performances the worse it gets. But this is what I love to do so I go out as much as I can.”

Having been in the music business for nearly 30 years, it is difficult to think that someone as professional as Heather Small can get struck down by stage-fright. What advice does she offer to anyone who is just starting out in the industry?

“I have some relaxation and meditative exercises that I do before I go on stage, even after all this time I do still get nervous but it helps when you know what you want to achieve,” she says. “I am such a perfectionist, I always try to put on the best show I can. I remember this one show in Russia and it was just brilliant, everything was perfect and I hold that up as my marker now as to how good every show should be.

“Of course there will be times when something happens that is out of your control, but it’s all about how you deal with that, how you convince the audience that it was meant to happen and then just carry on like nothing has happened.

“I always look forward to performing though, and this weekend will be no different. Rewind is a great festival, everyone is having fun, the artists are having fun and the audience sees what’s going on onstage and they really love it. That’s the main thing.” n Heather Small plays Rewind Festival on Sunday. Tickets start at £59.50 for day tickets, and £107.50 for weekend tickets. For more information and to book tickets visit www. rewindfestival.com.

Omid aims to make sense of it all with new stage show AWARD-WINNING comedian and actor Omid Djalili has announced a huge 108-date tour of his brand new show Schmuck For A Night.

Included in this extensive run are three nights in London, including a previously-announced performance at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and two new shows, at the Cadogan Hall on Friday 3rd February 2017 and a tour-finishing date at the Hammersmith Apollo on Saturday 20th May 2017.

One of the dates closer to home is on March 17 next year, at Reading’s Hexagon Theatre.

As a stand-up and acclaimed actor, Omid’s credits range from Hollywood movies and television to live productions on the West End stage. He has appeared on UK and US TV, and starred in films such as the recently Golden Globe and Oscar nominated Shaun the Sheep Movie, Mr Nice, Gladiator, Sex And The City 2, The Mummy and The Infidel.

Omid has just been seen in the BBC Four series Going Forward with Jo Brand, and made recent appearances in Dickensian for BBC1 and Stan Lee’s Lucky Man for SKY1.

The star has also executive produced the acclaimed documentary We Are Many, about the global anti-war demonstrations that took place in 800 cities on February 15th 2003, to date the largest mobilisation of human beings in the history of the earth. It has just been released on DVD. But as for his new stage show?

He said: “Look, I’m just trying to make sense of everything.” n Tickets for the show are now on sale. For more details, visit readingarts.com or call 0118 960 6060.

Open air cinema back in Elms Field this weekend A POPULAR family event returns to Elms Field this weekend – the Wokingham Open Air Cinema.

Over three nights from tonight, three classic films will be shown on a specially erected big screen in Wokingham’s town centre.

Each screening starts around dusk and guests are asked to bring something to sit on.

Food will be available to buy from vendors on site and there will be a good family friendly vibe as well.

The films shown are: The Italian Job on Friday, Wall-E on Saturday and The Princess Bride on Sunday.

Entry to the event is free, although organisers will welcome donations.

It is sponsored by Zappas, The Eye People and Michael Hardy.

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Gig guide Friday, August 19 ASH VALE – The Old Ford, Lynchford Road GU12 5QA. Red Aztek. Details: 01252 544840.

BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road RG42 4DU. Happy Daze. Details: 01344 420572.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. The Razors. Details: 01344 303333.

CAMBERLEY – The Four Horseshoes, Frimley Road GU15 3EQ. Tony Barker & Keith Chilvers. Details: 01276 63842.

CROWTHORNE – Wellington College, Dukes Ride RG45 7PU. In Too Chic.

FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria Road GU14 7PH. Lee (The Chilli Fighters). Details: 01252 519964.

FARNBOROUGH – The Village Hotel, Pinehurst Road GU14 7BF. Details: 01250 710675.

FARNBOROUGH GREEN – The Fox, Chapel Lane GU14 9BN. Ash Lee. Details: 01276 34735.

FLEET – The Fox and Hounds, Crookham Road GU51 5NP. The Turn. Details: 01252 663686.

HENLEY – Temple Island Meadows. Rewind South festival. Details: www. rewindfestival.com READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Hello You Details: 0118 959 4267.

READING – Sub89, Friar Street RG1 1EP. Terrorvision: Greatest Hits Set. Mc

Devvo. Details: 0118 959 5395.

READING – Walkabout, Wiston Terrace RG1 1DG. TWI Friday. Details: 0118 953 0000.

WOKINGHAM – Broad Street Tavern, Broad Street RG40 1AU. Graffiti Child. Details: 0118 978 0918.

WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548.

WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights.

Details: 0118 979 5790.

WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra Court RG40 2SL. Frisky Fridays.

Details: 07415 354056.

Saturday, Aug 20 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

Chuck Chandler and the Go Go Five. Details: 01344 878100.

BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road RG42 4DU. Continuum Covers Band.

Details: 01344 420572.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Black Market. Details: 01344 303333.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. The Ninja Squirrels. Details: 01276 32691.

EVERSLEY CROSS – The Chequers RG27 0NS. Chequers Fest 2016: Off The Record. Details: 0118 402 7065.

FARNBOROUGH – The Ivy Leaf Social Club, Cove Road GU14 0HF. The Rebeats.

THEWOKINGHAMPAPER Friday, August 19, 2016

HOLDING A GIG, QUIZ OR GAMES NIGHT? SEND DETAILS TO EVENTS@WOKINGHAMPAPER.CO.UK Details: 01252 542962.

FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria Road GU14 7PH. Bright Shadows.

Details: 01252 519964.

FARNBOROUGH GREEN – The Fox, Chapel Lane GU14 9BN. Free Peace Sweet.

Details: 01276 34735.

FLEET – The Falkners Arms, Falkners Close GU51 2XF. Groove Republic. Details: 01252 811311.

HENLEY – Temple Island Meadows. Rewind South festival. Details: www. rewindfestival.com READING – The Concert Hall.

Ben Portsmouth: Taking Care of Elvis in aid of Daisy’s Dream. Details: 0118 960 6060.

READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Urban Intro.

Details: 0118 402 7800.

READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Music Is My Boyfriend.

Details: 0118 959 4267.

READING – O’Neill’s, Friar Street RG1 1DB. The Congakeyz. Details: 0118 960 6580.

READING – The Concert Hall, Blagrave Street. Ben Portsmouth as Elvis in aid of Taking Care of Elvis. 7.30pm.

Details: 0118 960 6060.

READING – The Turks, London Road RG1 5BJ. The Funk Soul Rebels. Details: 0118 957 6930.

READING – Walkabout, Wiston Terrace RG1 1DG. Saturday Sessions. Details: 0118 953 0000.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Stealers Bluff. Details: 01276 858501.

WOKINGHAM – Hope and Anchor, Station Road RG40 2AD. The Shockz. Details: 0118 978 0918.

WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548.

WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights.

Details: 0118 979 5790.

WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra Court RG40 2SL. Essential Saturday. Details: 07415 354056.

YATELEY – The Dog and Partridge, The Green GU46 7LR. Phill Aaron. Details: 01252 870648.

Sunday, Aug 21 BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Creative Control band night. Details: 01344 484123.

EVERSLEY CROSS – The Chequers RG27 0NS. Chequers Fest 2016. Details: 0118 402 7065.

HENLEY – Temple Island Meadows. Rewind South festival. Details: www. rewindfestival.com LITTLEWICK GREEN – The Novello, Bath Road SL6 3RX. Gary Roman as Elvis: CANCELLED. Details: 01628 825753.

READING – Community Hall at Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street RG1 4RJ. Readifolk: CLOSED. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ.Reading Swing Jam presents Sunday Swing.

Details: 0118 959 4267.

SHINFIELD – The Bell & Bottle, School Green. Open mic and jam night. Details: 0118 988 3563.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Chris Harris Country.

Details: 01276 858501.

Monday, Aug 22 READING – Walkabout, Wiston Terrace RG1 1DG. Movie Club. Details: 0118 953 0000.

Tuesday, Aug 23 READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Cult cinema: Natural Born Killers.

Details: 0118 959 7196.

READING – Speakeasy Cocktail Bar, St Mary’s Butts RG1 2LG. Open mic. Details: 0118 957 3500.

Wednesday, August 24 READING – Walkabout, Wiston Terrace RG1 1DG. Karaoke Night. Details: 0118 953 0000.

STOKE ROW – Crooked Billet RG9 5PU. Budapest Cafe Orchestra. Details: 01491 681048.

TWYFORD – The Golden Cross, Waltham Road RG10 9EG. Open Mic night with Damian Delahunty. Details: 0118 934 0890.

Thursday, Aug 25 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

Platform Live JAM Night Details: 01344 878100.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. Jam Night.

Details: 01276 32691.

CAMBERLEY – The Royal Standard, Frimley Road GU15 2PP. Acoustic evening. Details: 01276 27641.

FLEET – Propaganda Music Canteen, Fleet Road GU51 3BU. Will.i.an. Details: 01252 620198.

HENLEY – Magoos, Hart Street. Stars In Their Minds karaoke. Details: 01491 574595.

READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Oakford Live with Mellor and more. Details: 0118 959 4267.

READING – Sub89, Friar Street RG1 1EP. The Tide. Details: 0118 959 5395.

WINNERSH – HarleyDavidson, Wokingham Road RG6 7HN. Trident Waters. Details: 0118 914 5477.

Friday, Aug 26 BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. T and the Mugs.

Details: 01344 484123.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. All About You. Details: 01344 303333.

CAMBERLEY – The Four Horseshoes, Frimley Road GU15 3EQ. Platinum Floyd.

Details: 01276 63842.

CAVERSHAM – The Prince of Wales, Prospect Street RG4 8JN. Blues Weekend: 3 Buck Shirt. Details: 0118 947 0504.

CROWTHORNE – The Prince, High Street RG45 7AZ. Red Aztek. Details: 01344 772241.

FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria

Road GU14 7PH. The Weathertop Preachers.

Details: 01252 519964.

FLEET – The Fox and Hounds, Crookham Road GU51 5NP. The Firm. Details: 01252 663686.

FRIMLEY GREEN – Frimley Green Working Mens Club, 18-20 Sturt Road GU16 6HX. Gary Roman as Elvis.

Details: 01252 835322 READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Groove Lab. Details: 0118 959 4267.

READING – Walkabout, Wiston Terrace RG1 1DG. Aussie Hooley: TWI Friday.

Details: 0118 953 0000.

SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON – The Four Horseshoes, Reading Road RG27 0EX. Loose Lips. Details: 01256 882296.

YATELEY – The Cricketers, Cricket Hill Lane GU46 6BA. The Turn. Details: 01252 872105.

WOKINGHAM – Elms Field, off Elms Road RG40 2AA. Wokingham Festival presents !daft!, Jukes Blues, Magic Eight Ball, Vintage Sound Collective. Details: www.wokinghamfestival. co.uk WOKINGHAM – Broad Street Tavern, Broad Street RG40 1AU. Jaystacks. Details: 0118 978 0918.

WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548.

WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights.

Details: 0118 979 5790.

WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra Court RG40 2SL. Frisky Fridays.

Details: 07415 354056.

Saturday, Aug 27 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

Into The Blue. Details: 01344 878100.

BINFIELD – The Victoria Arms, Terrace Road North RG42 5JA. Remix. Details: 01344 483856.

BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road RG42 4DU. Whozdrivin. Details: 01344 420572.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Kalabash. Details: 01344 303333.

BRACKNELL – The Boot Inn, Park Road RG12 2LU. Daryl Gould. Details: 01344 454532.

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BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Couch, Market Street RG12 1JG. Theacousticcouch Goes Metal Round 2.

BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Summer Band Performance. Details: 01344 484123.

CAVERSHAM – The Prince of Wales, Prospect Street RG4 8JN. Blues Weekend: Big Azza and the Jukesters.

Details: 0118 947 0504.

CROWN WOOD – Opladen Way RG12 0PE. Cadence Acoustic. Details: 01344 867971.

CROWTHORNE – Crown Wood Bar, Opladen Way RG12 0PE. Cadence Acoustic. Details: 01344 867971.

FLEET – The Falkners Arms, Falkners Close GU51 2XF. Evolution (Berkshire).

Details: 01252 811311.

READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Albie J. Details: 0118 959 4267.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Scarlet Vixens: Teasing The Turtle Red. Details: 0118 959 7196.

READING – Walkabout, Wiston Terrace RG1 1DG. Aussie Hoolie: Saturday Sessions. Details: 0118 953 0000.

READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Gary Roman as Elvis. Details: 0118 402 7800.

SANDHURST – The Rose & Crown, 108 High Street, GU47 8HA. Kindred Spirit.

Details: 01252 878938.

SHINFIELD – The Bell & Bottle, School Green. The Shockz.

Details: 0118 988 3563.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Bullseye covers band.

Details: 01276 858501.

WOKINGHAM – Elms Field, off Elms Road RG40 2AA. Wokingham Festival presents: Young Fossl, U2 Tribe, Funk Lab, Steve Winch and The Inception, Kindred Spirit Band, The Salts, Piper, Marc A One Man Blues Band, EBOS (East Berkshire Operatic Society), Rachel Redman, Alfie Green, Simon Williams, Amya-Ray, Marija Mckean, Babyhowl. Details: www. wokinghamfestival.co.uk WOKINGHAM – Hope and Anchor, Station Road RG40 2AD. Decade Duo. Details: 0118 978 0918.

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Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548.

WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights.

Details: 0118 979 5790.

WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra Court RG40 2SL. Essential Saturday. Details: 07415 354056.

YATELEY – The Dog and Partridge, The Green GU46 7LR. The Turn. Details: 01252 870648.

Sunday, Aug 28 ASCOT – The Rose & Crown, Woodside Road SL4 2DP. Marky Dawson. Details: 01344 882051.

BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Creative Control band night. Details: 01344 484123.

CAMBERLEY – The Royal Standard, Frimley Road GU15 2PP. The Lee Aaron Band. Details: 01276 27641.

CAVERSHAM – The Prince of Wales, Prospect Street RG4 8JN. Blues Weekend: Marco Farris and Jason Manners.

From 5pm. Details: 0118 947 0504.

CROWTHORNE – Crown Wood Bar, Opladen Way RG12 0PE. Ash Lee. Details: 01344 867971.

FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria Road GU14 7PH. The Alex Fest: family charity music festival from noon: Spirit of the State, Babyhowl, Dirty Shirts, Faux, Dead Days, Livvi, Looby, Bob & Trish, Devon Good, Bluehayz, Gigabit. Karaoke from 8pm.

In aid of Vine Centre and Acasa. £3.50. Details: 01252 519964.

READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Oh What a Night!

Details: 0118 402 7800.

READING – Watlington House, Watlington Street RG1 4RJ. Readifolk: Gemma Khawaja.

Details: 0118 958 6692.

SHINFIELD – The Bell & Bottle, School Green. Open mic and jam night. Details: 0118 988 3563.

SHINFIELD – Magpie and Parrot, Arborfield Road RG2 9EA. ContraBand.

Details: 0118 988 4130.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Beer and Music festival: Side by Side, The J45s, Flying Visit, The Continuum, Flattop, Eternal Sunshine, Joy and Jim, Broken Toys.

Details: 01276 858501.

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The Acoustic Couch goes Metal is coming up for the August bank holiday weekend and we can’t wait!

We are bringing you an evening of talent from four bands this time, who are passionate about bringing local people together to form a community through music.

The Headliners for this very night are the ever incredible Greyhaven from London.

Anthemic, melodic rock from London. Heavy instrumentation, massive hooks and widdly guitars as heard on Kerrang! Radio and seen on Scuzz TV. Their Facebook page can be viewed here:www. facebook.com/greyhavenuk Just before the headliners, we have Captive, based out of London. Supporting the one and

only Vendetta a few weeks back who also played here last time. These metalcore gents are growing in numbers to prove they know what to do to get a crowd going.

Their Facebook page can be viewed here: www.facebook.com/CaptiveBandUk We have A Lost Throne. Based out of Reading,

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A Lost Throne is a five-piece metalcore/post hardcore band based in Reading UK. Combining different influences and background into one.

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Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) are brothers who keep each other tethered to their teenage mentalities, despite being some way into their twenties.

Having wreaked havoc across a string of family occasions – weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and presumably funerals too – they’re oblivious to the fact their antics have been anything other than immense fun.

But their long-suffering parents have had enough. With their sister’s wedding around the corner, the family sits them down to insist that they stop hitting on girls and calm the heck down – by bringing dates to the Hawaii wedding.

Loosely based on something that actually happened, the brothers put out an ad calling out for girls interested in coming to the wedding, all expenses paid.

When the ad goes viral and they’re invited to appear on a talk show, good-time girl friends Alice (Anna Kendrick) and Tatiana (Aubrey Plaza) hatch a plan to get themselves picked.

It works, but what ensues is something that rapidly shoots off the scale – could these two be even more troublesome than Mike and Dave?

The four combined are a recipe for disaster but it could also be the catalyst for a seismic shift in not just their thinking, but everyone else’s too.

Anna Kendrick continues to prove herself an important cog in the Hollywood machine, defying stereotypes and exercising her right to versatility. Smart and talented, she picks her roles wisely.

As Alice, a waitress nursing a broken heart having been jilted at the altar, she’s one half of a rudderless twosome enabling each other as they remain blissfully unaware they’re stuck in a rut.

Alice is also funny and independent, and she and counterpart Tatiana are women allowed to act as men are.

They enjoy sex on their own terms and will happily objectify men in the same way that women are.

Crucially, though, they’re not punished for it or put in their place, or forced to surrender to a patriarchal ideal of womanhood – and that’s a big step forward in Hollywood comedy in the wake of the groundbreaking Bridesmaids.

What’s more, these aren’t the only women in the film given free rein to behave how they like while remaining unpunished.

There’s Terry (Alice Wetterlund), the cousin – another strong woman – and Jeanie (Sugar Lyn Beard), the sister who rejects the Hangover-style, sensible, little-woman-at-home role to embrace a more liberated side and be celebrated for it.

You might well read other reviews criticizing the film for reducing women characters to the same level as the film’s ‘idiotic’ men. But it’s important and refreshing to portray women in as many different ways as possible on screen – and not just as the moral centre. People love The Hangover and the puerile antics of those characters – why not give the women characters the same chance to be found hilarious, without chastising them for it?

Delightfully dissident, the film shines a light on the tendency of Hollywood to put women into categories; objectifying some while seeing others as ‘pure’ and ‘innocent’ wives, mothers and sisters. Both brothers at different times are grossed out by witnessing their sister in ‘non-sisterly’ situations – fully naked at one stage, and at another in the throes of ecstasy on a massage table.

Easy to knock, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is better than you might think. It’s not as good as Step Brothers but it’s better than Dude, Where’s My Car?, Wedding Crashers and Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion.

Done no favours by its marketing, if this sort of thing is normally your sort of thing, it’s worth 98 minutes of your time.

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Irish eye up London return and confirm Brentford talks

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk LONDON IRISH are targeting Brentford FC’s new stadium as a route back to the capital as they confirm they are looking to leave Reading.

The Exiles have been playing home matches at Reading FC’s Madejski Stadium since 2000 and last year reaffirmed their intention to continue playing there until the end of the existing contract in 2026.

But, the club have now announced that they are in negotiations with Hounslow council about a potential new site which could include a ground-share with Brentford.

A statement read: “Over the past decade London Irish has been linked with a number of possible stadium developments in London as the club kept the possibility of returning to its roots in the capital under consideration.

“Numerous discussions have taken place with a variety of clubs over the last five years with a view to a possible ground share or joint stadium development.

“Brentford Football Club, who are well advanced with their own plans for a new 20,000 seat stadium in west London, is one of the clubs concerned.

“As an initial step in assessing this option, London Irish has today (15th August) begun formal discussions with the London Borough of Hounslow to

London Irish have been calling Madejski Stadium their home since 2000 Picture: Tim Regan/Creative Commons

explore the potential to play rugby at the new stadium.

“London Irish will continue to review all options and keep its supporters and stakeholders informed.”

Championship side Brentford have been attempting to move venues since 2002 and after a major breakthrough in 2014, the new stadium is due to be complete in 2018.

And the club have since responded to suggest the possibility of sharing with the Exiles would not be a bad thing.

They said: “Brentford FC’s vision is to have a new 20,000-seat Brentford

BOWLS

Symondson is the star skip as Wokingham A seal third place DEFEATING Maidenhead Town 89-62 secured the men’s A team at Wokingham Bowls Club a third-place finish in Division 1 of the Kennet League.

Alan Symondson and his rink of Adrian Chipper, Andy Franklin and Barry Pither were the highest up rink on the day, winning by 14 shots as the side finished an impressive season with a flourish.

For Pither, this was his first game with the senior side, as it was for team-mate Paul Dolley, and both effortlessly acquitted themselves. n WOKINGHAM B also claimed third spot in Division 2.

And while it was not enough to secure promotion, they did end the campaign on a winning note, defeating Woodley 86-63 at Reading Road.

David Smith’s rink of Roger Dollery, John Macgregor and Eric Nathan defeating their opponents by a margin of 14 shots was the highlight. n HOSTING Desborough B, Wokingham C saw their season end with a heavy 81-52 reverse.

Ladies ANNE PARKER, skip, Shirley Dutton and

Teresa O’Connor helped Wokingham Acorns edge out Reading in Division 1 of the Thames Valley League.

The pair won their respective rink 21-12 and in doing so contributed to a final score of 54 shots to 42.

Marion Evans (skip), Vi Hales-Owen and Sylvia Pearce won their game 1512, while the trio of Sandra Thompson, Elaine Herbert and Jill Thorne shared the spoils, 18-18.

Over-60s OUTSCORING Palmer Park 52-34 brought Wokingham A’s campaign in Division 1 of the Kennet LX League to a successful conclusion.

Top triple on the day with a victory margin of 16 shots was skip Colin Cleverly, Pat Cleary and Len Cooke. n IN DIVISION 2, the C team slipped to a 62-43 loss at Caversham B, but the club’s D side played their part in a thrilling match with Great Hollands C. The game finished a 46-all draw, but the outcome was not confirmed until the very last ball of the match, with credit going to Joe Strange and his team of Terry Cornell and Graham Leeson, who bagged an eight-shot triumph.

Community Stadium for both professional football and rugby, subject to relevant planning permission.

“Over a number of years, the new stadium project team has held discussions with several rugby clubs, one of which is London Irish.

“We understand that the club has a long term aspiration to move back nearer to its roots at some stage and to play home games in the west London area again.

“Brentford Football Club welcomes London Irish’s exploratory discussions with (Hounslow) council.”

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Kennedy: Beating Quins is great, but we can improve Harlequins 12 London Irish 28

NICK KENNEDY has called on his side to “keep improving” after London Irish kicked off their pre-season campaign with an impressive win over rivals Harlequins in the Cunningham Duncombe Series.

Exiles ran in four tries at Twickenham Stoop with Blair Cowan, Ross Neal, Siniteki Nayalo and Jacob Atkins all crossing the whitewash.

And Kennedy, who named a 33-man squad for his first game in charge of the side following Tom Coventry’s departure, was pleased with what he saw.

“It was a really good team performance against a difficult Harlequins outfit,” he said.

“Everyone in the squad got a run out which was pleasing as it gave us a chance to see what each player could do.

“We will do the same next week and see what they can do.

“Hopefully they can step up to the mark and keep improving.”

Irish took the lead on nine minutes after fine hands from Canada international Ciaran Hearn saw the ball flicked on for Cowan to charge over.

Quins responded but struggled to break down a resilient Irish backline and after soaking up the pressure, the visitors extended their advantage with a devastating counter attack following good work by Scottish duo Greig Tonks and Scott Steele.

The hosts halved the deficit but after moving 21-7 up the game was as good as won and so it proved as Kennedy kicked off his Irish managerial career in style.

“All of the coaches have worked incredibly hard this summer and it’s great to see how everything is coming together on the field,” said the director of rugby.

“It’s important that we continue in the same fashion and not rest on our laurels.

“There is a lot of competition for places and that can only be good for the club going into the new season.”

Irish continue their preparations for life in the Championship with a home game against Nottingham Rugby tonight at Hazelwood (7.30pm).

LONDON IRISH: Tonks, Neal, Hearn, Mulchrone, Tikoirotuma, Bell, McKibbin, Smallbone, Paice, Franks, Robson, Sinclair, Trayfoot, Cowan, Narraway (c).

Reps: Ellis, Court, Palframan, Lloyd, Treviranus, Steele, Allinson, Fowlie, Harris-White, Hobb-Awoyemi, Hoskins, De Chaves, Nayolo, Sexton, Gilsenan, Northcote-Green, Williams, Atkins. Referee: JP Doyle

LOCAL RUGBY REDINGENSIANS’ return to action following the summer break was a victorious one.

The National League 2 South side defeated Tonbridge Juddians 24-19 at Old Bath Road.

The club’s Titans section were due out at Reading last night (Thursday) before Nigel Tewkebury’s charges wrap up their pre-season programme at Luctonians on Saturday, August 27 (3pm). n BRACKNELL were narrowly outscored 21-19 when up against a Southend XV. Although results are irrelevant at this stage of the season, the Lily Hill men will be looking for a positive outcome when hosting Brentwood this Saturday (3pm).

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Belt and Reading Raiders make history

Hill’s hopes for a medal are dashed

HISTORY was made at Berkshire County Sports Club when Reading Raiders recorded their first-ever victory.

Led by captain Andy Parr’s hat-trick, the newly-formed side comfortably outscored Swindon St George A 52-20.

Andrew Belt, who is also the club’s chairman, took the honours of scoring Raiders’ first try on home soil as Brad Walters, Adam Veale, Greg Jackson, Jon Cranton and Alex Watson joined him and Parr in dabbing down.

Kicking responsibilities went to John Boucher and he was deadly accurate on Saturday afternoon.

The two sides were competing for the The Kennet Cup, yet despite the heavy

defeat it was Swindon who went away with the silverware.

This was after their 56-20 success in the opening leg was enough to see them shade the contest on aggregate.

“It was fantastic to be able to host the first open age rugby league game in Reading for around 16 years and the players certainly didn’t disappoint,” said Belt.

“Despite many never having played the sport before, they picked it up really quickly and were deserving of the win.”

The game was Reading’s last before the club’s prepares to play more games next year.

Anyone interesting in joining should email readingroyalsrlfc@gmail.com

BINFIELD skeet shooter Amber Hill missed out on a medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, finishing sixth.

Hill, 18, battled through a field of 21 to reach the final six of the women’s shooting event but a couple of early misses left her with a mountain to climb in the semi-final.

The teenager, who is also training to become a beauty therapist as The Beauty Academy in Reading, battled back well but could not quite reel in her opponents.

Hill ended the semis with a score of 13, just one shot off a bronze medal shoot-off and two away from a place in the top two.

Italy took both gold and silver with Diana Bacosi winning ahead of Chiara Cainero, while USA’s Kim Rhode claimed bronze.

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Meet the Bees and collect your season ticket at event next weekend BRACKNELL BEES fans will have the chance to meet their heroes later this month, writes LEWIS RUDD. A meet the team and season ticket collection event is taking place at Blues Smokehouse in High Street between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday, August 28.

Not only can visitors meet the roster, but club officials are hoping to be in a position where they can unveil the 2016/17 jerseys for the first time.

Supporters should also be able to place their orders for the shirts on the day, too, with a five per cent discount available for

those wishing to purchase at the event.

Member cards will also be available for collection prior to the pre-season clash with Swindon Wildcats at The Hive on September 4.

Fans, though, are reminded this game is not covered by the pass.

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Stam left unhappy after Wolves sink teeth into careless Reading Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 Reading 0

JAAP STAM felt Reading were “not good on the ball” at Molineux, something he felt contributed to his side suffering defeat for the first time this season, writes LEWIS RUDD. Goals either side of the break from Matt Doherty and Joe Mason not only secured the hosts their opening league win of the new EFL Championship campaign, but also inflicted a first loss on the opposition manager.

And Stam (pictured) did not appear too happy with the manner in which his side performed on the afternoon, saying: “It’s always a bad feeling if you lose.

“We could have played. There was a lot of space to play the ball, we got a lot of time to have possession.

“But we were not good on the ball, we lost it too quick, and if you lose the ball that quick in the build-up, the opposition are going to get chances. And that’s what happened.”

Royals went into the contest having enjoyed roughly 71 per cent possession during their previous outings against Preston North End and Plymouth Argyle, which they won 1-0 and 2-1 respectively.

But they would not see as much of the ball up in the West Midlands and found themselves hurried and harassed by Walter Zenga’s men, who took the lead four minutes before the interval through Doherty.

Although given the time to pick his spot, it was still some finish from the defender, who got the better of Ali Al-Habsi in the Reading goal via a thunderous effort.

The second half was just four minutes old when Stam’s men fell further behind.

And it was all too easy for the hosts, where Mason marked his summer arrival from Cardiff City by easing the ball home from a corner.

Reading’s best chances would also arrive after the break with John Swift forcing Wolves ‘keeper Carl Ikeme into a save before Yakou Meite, introduced from the bench, was over with a header from a corner.

Yet they were unfortunate not to

conceded a third when Joao Teixeira nipped in to steal the ball from Al-Habsi when Joey van den Berg attempted to give it him.

In turn, he managed to create an opening for Mason, but any hopes of doubling his tally were thwarted by the recovering Omani.

“They (Wolves) were really up for it – they wanted to get to every ball and try to go forward straight away,” added Stam.

“They did that well, but we gave them too many chances.

“If you see an opponent who is dropping in, but still give you space to play in – and yet you make mistakes on the ball, the opponent will take advantage of that and score goals.”

He added: “I believe in how we work, how we play. All the players have a lot of confidence in that system, as do the

Royals beaten, but ‘the better team’

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk READING “were the better team” according to Jaap Stam – despite losing heavily to Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Royals fell behind to Isaac Hayden’s first half strike but levelled up on the stroke of half-time through a Garath McCleary penalty.

The Magpies retook the lead shortly after the break, also from the spot with Matt Ritchie converting before Dwight Gayle bagged a late brace.

And the Royals boss believes his side did enough to earn at least a point.

“We should have got something out of the game,” said Stam.

“We deserved a lot more than a 4-1 loss.

“If you look at the game overall, I think we were the better team.

“In terms of style of play, the intent we showed, what we did on the pitch, I think we can be very proud of the guys.”

Reading came in for a lot of criticism following their poor defensive display in defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend but they were much more in the contest this time around, despite naming the same starting 11.

The Magpies led through Hayden’s finish but the visitors nearly responded when Roy Beerens was denied by the crossbar.

And after John Swift won a penalty, Reading went into the break level as

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS: Ikeme, Coady, Doherty, Batth (c), Iorfa, Evans, Edwards, Saville (Henry 89), Mason (Price 84), Bodvarsson, Teixeira (Wallace 71).

Subs not used: Lonergan, Costa, Deslandes, Hause Goals: Doherty 41; Mason 47.

Booked: Batth, Evans.

READING FC: Al-Habsi, Gunter, Obita, McShane (c), Van den Berg, Evans, Williams, Swift (Rakels 76), McCleary (Harriott 72), Beerens (Meite 62), Kermorgant.

Subs not used: Jaakkola, Watson, Cooper, Kelly.

Booked: Obita, Kermorgant.

Referee: Darren Bond.

Attendance: 20,425.

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technical staff and the club itself.

“But you need to be focused, aggressive and very sharp in these games.

“You don’t want to make mistakes.

That’s why you train, that’s why you put a lot of time into things and try to improve.”

Garath McCleary had pulled Reading level from the penalty spot at St James’ Park

McCleary finished.

But the tie again swung when a controversial spot kick saw Chris Gunter penalised in a crowded penalty area allowing Ritchie to step up and just beat Ali Al-Habsi.

Yann Kermorgant’s header threatened

to level matters shortly after Danny Williams saw a goal ruled out for offside.

McCleary also saw a penalty appeal waved away before the hosts opened up a two-goal cushion through summer signing Gayle, who curled a fine free kick past Al-Habsi.

Yakou Meite and Joseph Mendes were thrown on to try and find a way back into the match but it was Newcastle who scored again as Gayle tapped in.

“We performed much, much better than we did at Wolves,” said Stam.

“And the players know that.

“I’ve spoken to the team and they agree, they know it was a much better

performance.

“Everybody in Newcastle will see the scoreline and say they were the better team, but they weren’t.”

Reading are back in action on Saturday at Madejski Stadium to face

early league leaders Brighton and Hove Albion (3pm).

READING: Al-Habsi; Gunter, McShane (c), van den Berg, Obita; Evans (Mendes 83), Williams, Swift; Beerens (Meite 79), McCleary, Kermorgant.

Subs not used: Jaakkola, Watson, Cooper, Quinn, Rakels.

Goal: McCleary (45) Yellow cards: Obita (19), Williams (40), Gunter (49), Kermorgant (62), Evans (68) NEWCASTLE: Sels; Anita, Clark, Dummett (c), Mbemba; Ritchie (Aarons 90), Hayden, Shelvey, Gouffran (Colback 83); Perez (Lascelles 75), Gayle.

Subs not used: Darlow, Janmaat, Hanley, Armstrong.

Goals: Hayden (20), Ritchie (50), Gayle x2 (69,89) Yellow card: Gayle (3) Referee: Andy Madley Attendance: 48,209

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Rinomhota’s ‘Andy strike sets up win READING’S newly-named Under-23 side got their season off to the perfect start, winning 2-0 at Arsenal.

Replacing the U21 side, the U23s will this season compete in Premier League 2, the Premier League International Cup and EFL Trophy, with a number of games to take place at Madejski Stadium.

It took until the 70th minute to break the deadlock at Boreham Wood, where Andy Rinomhota’s fine strike put Reading ahead.

And the visitors sealed the win when substitute Harry Cardwell turned in.

Reading are back in action on Monday afternoon when Tottenham Hotspur come to Hogwood.

READING U23: Bond, Stacey, Griffin, Gravenberch (Hyam 66), Jules, Barrett, Kuhl, Rinomhota, Tanner, Fosu, Novakovich (Cardwell 72). Subs not used: Southwood, Osho, Bennett.

But it was disappointment for David Dodds’ U18s as they went down 2-0 to West Ham United.

Royals had a number of chances but could not beat Latvian keeper Rihards Matrevics and second half strikes from Olatunji Akinola and Alfie Lewis swung the game the way of the Hammers.

“It was the old cliché of being a game of two halves,” said Dodds.

“It just shows that you have to be ruthless and put your chances away.

“It was only a bit of naive defending that cost us, we didn’t play poorly overall.”

Reading travel to face Aston Villa tomorrow.

READING U18: Driscoll, Howe, Medford-Smith, Shokunbi (Coleman 66), Odimayo, McIntyre, Rollinson, Holsgrove (Wallace 66), Loader, Frost, Green.Subs not used: Philby, Hillson, Balogun

Playing up at Pompey, flat footballs and watching our Kylie in her very own Match of the Day

W

ITH ANOTHER weekend of no fixtures we managed to get a friendly away to Portsmouth.

Ironically Kirsty McGee, our skipper and club secretary, who organised the fixture is also from Portsmouth. I guess she fancied a weekend at home...

The friendly allowed players who hadn’t been playing regularly to get some game time and also for the team to work on certain formations and plans for the upcoming game away to Manchester City (August 28).

The match was pretty one-sided with us dominating possession and taking an early lead through Helen Ward.

LOIS ROCHE The Reading FC Women’s midfielder writes exclusively for The Wokingham Paper She then went on to get a hat-trick within the first half, although resisted taking the match ball home as she said it was flat. Such a diva.

The game finished 5-1. It was disappointing to concede but a good run-out and a great chance to get some

more game time under our belts during another frustrating break within fixtures.

We were missing a certain someone for this game, although you couldn’t tell to be honest.

Our centre-half Kylie Davies was preparing to become a married woman.

Sunday became too much of a risk to take a ball to the face or a graze to the knee so she decided to stay at home.

Who has a wedding on a Monday?

But then again if you know Kylie you’d imagine it to be her.

Most of us girls made the trip to Croydon to celebrate her tying the knot.

On arrival I didn’t recognise her, she’s not one for make up or going out but she

was on Monday.

She looked stunning, props to the make up artist, must have taken her hours.

Jokes aside I would just like to thank Kylie and Charlie for allowing us to be a part of their wedding day, for a lovely evening and we wish you both a very happily ever after.

It really was a perfect day for the perfect couple and from everyone at the club we wish them all the best in married life, I think Kylie is going to need it.

PS - The cake was lovely (I had four slices).

So the Premier League has started and I feel pretty smug as my boys (Man Utd)

were off to a flyer.

If you haven’t put your money on them yet it’s not too late as you know I do love an ‘I told you so’.

This week has been a very quiet week at training as half of the squad are international superstars and are away with their respective countries.

Massive congrats to all the girls, I know they’ll be doing us proud but hurry back we miss you.

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How to beat drop the Smart way PREMIER DIVISION AND DIVISION 1

A MATT SMART-inspired run chase secured a precious victory which pulled Emmbrook and Bearwood off the bottom of the Premier Division table.

His top score of 73 was to provide the hosts with nucleus to go on and better the 219-6 struck by Mortimer West End earlier in the day.

The target was passed in the 42nd over and done so through further contributions from Leo Bangs (30), skipper Phil West (39no) and Matt Howarth (22no).

Not only does this welcome win end a run of defeats which prompted a slide down the table but gives the club a fighting chance of preserving their top-flight status.

Emmbrook had earlier won the toss and selected to field. Sean Woodward fronted the attack with 3-33, but Mortimer would last the distance as further wickets were hard to come by.

Andy Johnson was the mainstay of the innings, but his unbeaten 85 proved to be in vain as the opposition hope to have begun their great escape in earnest.

Unless they are able to arrest a poor run of form, CROWTHORNE AND CROWN WOOD could very soon find themselves sucked into a relegation battle as the business end of the season approaches.

They were beaten by a margin of seven wickets when guests of mid-table Ruislip Victoria having failed to protect a score of 187 all out at Vine Lane.

Middle order pair Mike Brundish and Robert Crook both celebrated half centuries, but they were needed as Ruislip’s Vijay Srinivasan (4-57) and Ashwin Rajashekhar (3-26) went about dismantling the innings.

A dismissal each for Alex Sykes, Robert Crook and Daniel Cartledge held up the inevitable, but a fifth loss of the season was confirmed in the 36th over.

WOODLEY’S top order was finding the gaps with relative ease during their game at Woodcote.

Reyhan-Ul Din (30), Richard Stanley (31), Shakeel Bashir (33) and Amjad Ali (29) all went about blunting the opposition’s attack, but it was Faisal Ahmed’s unbroken 41 at six which pushed the visitors to a score of 234-9.

While competitive, it was not enough of a buffer to get the job done.

This is because Woodcote were just as free-scoring and would lose only four batsmen during what turned out to be a victory charge, two of which were removed

by Moubeen Shaukat, and watchful run chase which saw Jez Mayo emerge as the leading scorer on 52.

Helped by this, the home side were celebrating a six-wicket success.

Runaway Division 1 leaders BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPORTS were rolled out with just 144 runs to their name when hosting Goring on Thames.

But it was a total which proved more than adequate after some inspirational bowling from Saqib Hussain saw him rewarded with 6-22.

With Barbar Butt, the captain, snaring three more opponents, Goring were bundled out for 125 and beaten by 19 runs.

BCS, however, were hugely indebted to Salman Hamidi for posting the total they did, as his top knock of 88 was the stand out during a session which saw eight team-mates removed for single-figure scores.

The next best return came from Waqas Ashraf (18).

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Deshpande delivers for Woodley 2s DIVISIONS 2 AND 3

By LEWIS RUDD lrudd@wokinghampaper.co.uk DEFEATING Sulhamstead and Ufton 3rd by a comfortable margin of eight wickets keeps Woodley 2nd very much in the Division 3 promotion mix.

The Woodford Park side made an immediate return to winnings ways following the six-wicket reverse at rivals Warfield the previous weekend, with Ali Naeem, captain Uprenda Deshpande and Rajiv Dhallam the standout performers.

Bottom side Sulhamstead were asked to bat at the coin toss and would soon lose four batsmen to the bowling of Naeem, who led the attack with 4-31.

There was also a scalp each for Adrees Afzal, Anish Pandey, Tajdar Jawaid, Fasul Nufail and Deshpande, yet the opposition still went on to tot up exactly 200 runs.

They were helped to this figure by Robert Burton (43no) and the top score of 47 struck by Karthik Ravichandran down in the tail.

But it was a target which proved easy pickings for the hosts after some impressive stroke play saw opening pair Deshpande and Dhallam put on 179 runs for the first wicket before the latter was out for 65.

Deshpande continued to push on and moved in sight of a century, only to miss out on three figures when losing his wicket on 95.

But between them the two had steered the side to a vital victory, which was secured in the 36th over of their reply.

Victory keeps Woodley in third spot, but their pursuit of second-placed Warfield was not helped by the fact they outscored leaders TWYFORD AND RUSCOMBE by 47 runs.

Three dismissals each for Steve Beamish, Chandra Cherukuri and Spence Nichols was unable to keep the Bracknell side in check who, inspired by David Wilson’s half-century 56, batted out their allotted over for a return of 242 runs.

Twyford captain Stuart Barrable and Simon Burr would both better Wilson’s earlier knock, striking up 70 and 57 respectively, but a surprising lack of support from elsewhere left them all out for 195 in the 44th over and narrowly missing out on a losing draw.

To give you an idea of the reply, the next best return was the extras column (22), with Ken Cochrane contributing 17 after that.

Despite the loss, only the club’s second of the season, Twyford remain on course to secure promotion and the title in the coming weeks.

Shashank Garg, Shinfield captain, contributed 28 runs to a match-winning total of 253-9 against Sandhurst 2nd Pictures: Steve Smyth

Naveed Naseer, left, is trapped lbw and out for a duck as Shinfield team-mate Suneet Basra (25, above) flicks a delivery away

KNOWL HILL’S yo-yo battle to try and beat the drop suffered another setback after a three-wicket defeat to Welford Park 2nd saw the side slip back into the drop zone.

And it was more faltering with the bat which proved costly, as they were skittled out for just 101, of which Noel Darvell provided 27, Jordy Duffy 19 and Matt Crawcour 13.

Knowl just could not get to grips with a slick Welford attack spearheaded by Manu Chada’s 3-12.

Counterpart and opposition captain Adam Brookman also finished the afternoon with three wickets as two more for Silvi George ensured the run chase became an awkward one.

Despite collapsing from 52-3 to 93-7, Welford were still able to get the job done with the target reached in the 34th over.

SHINFIELD now occupy one of the two promotion places in Division 2.

This is after seeing off struggling Sandhurst 2nd in a 94-run triumph moved the side up to second.

Shinfield were inserted in to bat and duly accepted the invitation as half centuries for Amit Gupta (59) and Atiq Javed (50no) helped elevated the side to a intimidating score of 253-9.

Captain Shashank Garg (28), Fakhir Ali (26), Suneet Basra (25) and Oliver Sankey (33) also contributed during a productive session for the hosts.

Effective work with the ball then had the win wrapped up inside 30 overs.

Although the most expensive bowler of the attack, Raja Rafaqat still managed to account for four Sandhurst wickets, with Javed claiming three more in what was an impressive all-round performance.

The opposition’s reply, therefore, was restricted to just 159 runs.

Continuing to lead the way by some

distance, however is FARLEY HILL. But they will have to wait a little longer to rack up a 10th win of the season after EMMBROOK AND BEARWOOD 2ND managed to smuggle a share of the spoils from a losing draw.

An innings reconstructed by Michael Sheridan’s 82 saw Farley improve from 56-3 to 231-5. A large chuck of these runs arrived during a fourth-wicket stand of 120 with William Nash-Wortham, who was the next best batsmen with 45.

Ali Jalil also added 35 at the top of the order.

Of the wickets to fall, Emmbrook’s Alex Cobb and Richard Cole collected four of them.

Emmbrook’s reply would produce runs throughout the order – but sadly not enough of them.

Cole was to lead the field with a hit of 45 which included eight boundaries as Matt Robertson (24), Andrew Robertson (22) and Charlie Carter (23) also kept the scorers busy.

Thomas Hale, Rob Barrett and Tauqeer Khan took two wickets each to interrupt the innings, which did last the distance but was to close on 188-8.

Farley, following a two-point penalty, picked up 26 points and Emmbrook 10.

Also shaking hands on a draw, albeit a losing one, was EARLEY. They were trying to derail Peppard Stoke Row 2nd’s promotion push and looked on track to do so after a couple of quick breakthroughs had the home side reeling on 7-3.

But this preceded to bring Danny May to the crease, and the colt belied his under-15 age status with a batting masterclass which yielded an unbeaten century and 123 runs.

Not only did he lead a recovery but also instilled the foundations for the hosts to go on and post a competitive 245-7.

Mapes was the pick of the Knights’ bowlers with 3-56, but May was to win this particular battle.

Earley would need to tick along at around five-an-over if they were to better this total, but their response was sedate and drawn out.

Matt Sloper was to claw back 47 of the required runs, but these would arrive from 81 deliveries.

Owen Bye did pick up the pace and clubbed a score of 55 from the 62 balls he faced, but this could only help the visitors to 160-5 and a return of six points.

They remain fifth in the table and a sure bet to be playing in the same competition next summer.

Cartledge tears through Emmbrook 3s as Crows celebrate comfortable victory DIVISION 4

CROWTHORNE AND CROWN WOOD 3RD look set for a top-five finish after easing past Emmbrook and Bearwood 3rd.

An impressive share of nine wickets for John Cartledge (5-10) and Peter Clarke (4-17) had an Emmbrook side which won the toss and elected to bat all back in the pavilion just 73 runs and 36 overs later.

Only Sean Bendall (14), Andy McNabb (13no) and Phil Wells (11) were to come away with any credit from the innings.

A quick dismissal for Jack Thorne, who saw Wells hold a catch to remove Tom Nash on four, offered a glimpse of encouragement, but that was quickly blasted away by replacement Andrew Baines, who hit an unbeaten 56 which

included 10 runs to seal a nine-wicket victory.

Such was his dominance at the crease, David McQuitty at the opposite end batted through all 11 overs, yet made just three runs.

A blow was dealt on SHINFIELD 2ND’S pursuit of a top-two finish following a seven-wicket loss to the team which currently occupies one of these positions, Bradfield 2nd.

The borough side were asked to bat and got off to a sticky start with four batsmen gone and only 73 runs on the board. Nitin Wipro, arriving at five, however, went about recovering the session and was still at the crease come the end of the innings, unbeaten on 70.

With Jamie Farrow adding a further

40 to the total, Shinfield would reach 215 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the 45th and final over.

Wipro would follow up his earlier haul by removing the first Bradfield batsman, but the opposition were already 72 runs into their reply and looking well set.

A pair of quick scalps would fall to Kiran Alluri later in the game, but it was never going to detract the hosts from completing the job, with an important win sealed in the 38th over.

WALTHAM ST LAWRENCE 2ND were too much for bottom side Hawley 2nd, whom they defeated by 93 runs.

And while the margin was a comfortable one in the end, they were thankful to Ed Davies and Savva Christodoulou for helping tot up 203-5

after being put in to bat.

Waltham were looking vulnerable on 39-3 come the drinks break, but Davies went about improving this total before sharing a sixth-wicket stand of 112 with Christodoulou.

Davies would finish the session unbeaten on a well-deserved 71, while his team-mate was 57 not out.

A catch for Christodolou then secured one of three wickets for Haris Khan, who come out on top of a compact attack which removed Hawley on 110 runs.

Helping dismiss the visitors was Hamid Kiani and Katie Davies, who finished the afternoon with two wickets each.

The result puts Waltham seventh in the standings.

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Ennis earns the plaudits after half-century captain’s knock steers Binfield to victory BINFIELD made it back-to-back wins after defeating White Waltham by just the one wicket thanks to Sean Ennis’ half century.

The captain helped his side overcome a middle order wobble and would steer the visitors closer to victory with the 51 he scored when arriving at seven.

Chris Morgan had knocked off 46 of the required runs earlier in the session, while the 31 added by Mike Staves also proved vital as Binfield went on to outscore the opposition and move up to sixth in the Division 1 standings.

An away side full of confidence having defeated leaders Penn and Tylers Green the weekend before began the afternoon in the field and made an early breakthrough when Paul Edgington removed Simon Jessop (4).

Jack Collett would go on to lead the attack with 3-58 and Matt Hayman accounted for two more, but helped by a 97-run stand for the second wicket and a top knock of 67 from skipper Andy Elliott, Waltham notched up more than 200 runs.

Batting out all 52 overs, they would finish with a total of 205-8.

Binfield’s reply was a relatively steady one to begin with, but falling from 72-3 to 77-5 threatened to curtail the run chase.

But coming to the rescue was Ennis (pictured) and Staves, whose respective stands dragged the side back into contention

and closer to their victory target.

Losing Jack Collett (6) soon after threw the outcome back into doubt, only for the last pairing of Matt Hayman and Phil Davies to hold their nerve and tick off the final few required runs and confirm the win in the 40th over.

Binfield will be looking to secure a third win on the spin when hosting Chalfont St Giles on Saturday (12.30pm). n THE club’s 2ND XI scored a first win in five games after recording an impressive win by six wickets against Hurley.

The stand out performances on the afternoon came via Tony Boad, James Collett

and Gabriel French.

Sticking the visitors in to bat proved to be a good call from captain Ian Goddard, who saw Boad (4-21) and Neil Jones (3-22) pull the opposition apart.

Although lasting almost 46 overs, Hurley would muster up just 118 runs before the last wicket was taken.

Falling to 22-3 was not the best of starts to Binfield’s innings, but Collett and French were soon turning things around.

They would both finish the day unbeaten and with 41 and 46 runs to their names respectively, and in doing so would end the wait for a win, which was secured in the 26th over.

The side are away at Harpsden on Saturday (12.30pm).

FINCHAMPSTEAD CRICKET CLUB

Rishton’s runs help Finch pass the test

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk MATT JONES hailed the performance of Andy Rishton as Finchampstead extended their winning run with a seven-wicket victory over Henley.

With just three games to play, Finch sit 25 points clear at the top of the Home Counties Premier League having won 12 and had one game abandoned in the last 13 weeks.

The latest test was billed as a huge one for leaders Finchampstead as they took on second placed Henley, but they breezed past them with ease.

After winning the toss and opting to bat, Henley struggled to generate any momentum as no less than five bowlers collected wickets.

South African Jandre Coetzee led the way with 3-33 while Craig Hodges (2-9), Matt Carter (2-29), Max Uttley (1-17) and Adam Dewes (1-18) all made their mark to dismiss their opponents for just 129.

In reply opener Rishton, who was dropped down to the seconds last week, led by example with an unbeaten knock of 76 and he was helped over the line by big hitting Dan Lincoln (36no) to win in the 23rd over.

And Jones, who was standing in for injured captain Dan Marles, was pleased with the team’s performance.

“I think probably the fairest way to put it is as an all-round performance,” he told The Wokingham Paper.

“With the games changing from the timed cricket, where the strike bowlers can bowl

Finchampstead celebrate taking another Henley wicket

for longer, the 50/50 stuff is really a test of strength in depth of the team and I think we proved that.

“We passed the test with flying colours really.”

He added: “Winning is a habit and it just shows that bit by bit, different people have stood up at different times and I think the bowling performance on Saturday obviously was outstanding.

“But somebody like Andy Rishton comes in and makes a chase of 130 look very, very easy.

Picture: Steve Smyth

“It is one of the best knocks I’ve seen this season by a long shot.”

In recent weeks, Coetzee and Carter have been the sole bowlers as Finch continually skittled teams out for low scores.

But with the switch back in format to 50 overs win/lose cricket for the final few weeks, six bowlers were handed at least four overs each.

And Jones, who first joined Finchampstead in 2004, praised his team-mates’ application to be ready when called upon.

“I think that shows A: our strength in depth and B: the quality we’ve got in the side,” he said.

“It actually shows how hard the boys train.

“From week to week, even from a batting perspective as well as a bowling perspective people aren’t necessarily getting opportunities week in, week out.

“It just shows how hard the boys train in the week and it’s that attitude that’s really a massive part of why we’re top of the league.”

It is not only the first team in a strong position with all four of Finchampstead’s Thames Valley League sides in contention for promotion, with three currently top of their leagues.

And as somebody who has been through the ranks at the club, Jones appreciates the hard work behind the scenes.

“The club is in such a strong spot because of the sheer amount of time and resources we’ve put into the youth,” he said.

“The chairman, the youth chairman, they’re absolutely fantastic in the way they’ve organised things.

“This has been building for an awful long time and finally we’re seeing the rewards.

“We spent some time in Thames Valley Division 1 a fair few years ago and then we got ourselves back up.

“Then within three or four years we are winning at least three if not four divisions with five teams.

“It’s great to see it all come together and this season could be the best season the club has ever had.”

WOKINGHAM CRICKET CLUB

Happy Housego lauds ‘best performance of the season’ WOKINGHAM produced arguably their best performance of the season when defeating Cove by 44 runs, writes LEWIS RUDD. This is according to player-coach Dan Housego, who had few complaints after a polished performance.

Back playing the win/lose format of the game, the Oaks struck up a daunting 268 batting first and then defended the total with relative ease thanks in part to Tom Wood’s four-wicket haul.

“It was a fantastic performance – probably our best performance we have produced this year and we are really happy,” said Housego.

“We showed maturity, which we have lacked at times this season, especially batting and in the middle order, but the boys have stuck at it and on Saturday we built something more like a competitive total and 260 was more than required because we executed ourselves fantastically with the ball.”

Refreshingly for Wokingham, scoring came throughout the order on Saturday and was built around the 63 Stuart Parsons hit at the top of the order.

Latching on to this momentum, Jack Turner would add 46 to the total, with captain Stuart Hayter contributing 39 and Michael Bates 36.

Through the work of the quartet, the hosts not only looked well set, but would also tot up a score which proved to be an unassailable one.

“Stuart Parsons has been fantastic all year,” added the coach.

“He has impressed me and is someone I like as a cricketer and is very positive.

“Stuart Hayter has been unlucky the last few weeks but played well on Saturday and Jack Turner also batted well for us.”

While some work has needed to be done with the bat, Wokingham have always been strong in the field this season and such qualities were witnessed again at Sadler’s End. While Wood (pictured) deservedly took the plaudits with 4-45, Paul Dewick and Simon Myles also played their part in helping restrict the opposition.

Nick Randell (39no), Tino Mawoyo (38) and Jake Roylance all built up decent scores as mid-table Cove kept their replay going into the 50th over.

But they would close on 223-7, with Hosego admitting afterwards he felt the result was never in any doubt.

“When it got to the 32nd over the game was dead and this was because Tom Wood did really well in taking wickets and

restricting the opposition,” he added.

The game saw Simon Andersson make his first-team debut following his recent arrival to the club.

He will be joined in the bowling department next season by Lewis Sharp, who is understood to be switching from near neighbours Eversley.

Victory keeps Wokingham third in the table and their slim promotion hopes alive ahead of a trip to Falkland on Saturday.

But with just three games left to play, Housego is keen to look at things in perspective.

“We have just go to try and win the three games and see what happens,” he said.

“There is no nervousness or anxiety in trying to secure top spot.

“It is about just seeing what happens in the next three matches.

Stoke Green currently lead the way, followed by Chesham.

The Borough Honours board The team each player represents is listed first Batsmen PAUL AGER: Eversley 3rd v Thatcham Town - 107 TOMMY PREDGEN: Finchampstead 4th v North Maidenhead - 105 PETER DEAN: Sonning v Reading 2nd - 99* UPRENDA DESHPANDE: Woodley 2nd v Sulhamstead and Ufton 3rd - 95 SALMAN HAMIDI: BCS v Goring on Thames - 88 IMRAN MEHMOOD: Sonning 3rd v Eversley 4th - 86* ASH HULL: Finchampstead 4th v North Maidenhead - 85 MICHAEL SHERIDAN: Farley Hill v Emmbrook and Bearwood 2nd - 82 HAZEL WILKINSON: Wokingham 5th v Maidenhead and Bray 4th - 79 ANDY RISHTON: Finchampstead v Henley - 76 MATT SMART: Emmbrook and Bearwood v Mortimer West End - 73 ED DAVIES: Waltham St Lawrence 2nd v Hawley 2nd - 71* NITIN WIPRO: Shinfield 2nd v Bradfield 2nd - 70* STUART BARRABLE: Twyford and Ruscombe v Warfield - 70 CRAIG BEALES: Wokingham 2nd v Stoke Green 2nd - 66 KELVIN BAILLIE: Hurst 2nd v Cove 3rd - 66 RAJIV DHALLAM: Woodley 2nd v Sulhamstead and Ufton 3rd - 65 SACHIN NAWALE: Eversley 3rd v Thatcham Town - 64 STUART PARSONS: Wokingham v Cove - 63 AMIT GUPTA: Shinfield v Sandhurst 2nd - 59 RICHARD REED: Finchampstead 5th v Cove 5th - 58 DUNCAN PARR: Sonning v Reading 2nd - 57* SAVVA CHRISTODOULOU: Waltham St Lawrence 2nd v Hawley 2nd - 57* SIMON BURR: Twyford and Rucombe v Warfield - 57 ANDREW BAINES: Crowthorne and Crown Wood 3rd v Emmbrook and Bearwood 3rd - 56* BHUVAN SATWAH: Sonning 3rd v Eversley 4th - 55 OWEN BYE: Earley v Peppard Stoke Row 2nd - 55 NEAL ROBINSON: Wargrave v Beaconsfield - 54 RAZWAN HANIF: Wargrave 2nd v Wokingham 3rd - 53* WAQAS TAHIR: Sonning 3rd v Eversley 4th - 52* ANDREW HOUSE: Finchampstead 2nd v Eversley - 51 SEAN ENNIS: Binfield v White Waltham - 51 ATIQ JAVED: Shinfield v Sandhurst 2nd - 50* TOM WRIGHT: Eversley v Finchampstead 2nd - 50 *Not out BOWLERS: SAQIB HUSSAIN: BCS v Goring on Thames - 6-22 STEVE WEST: Finchampstead 4th v North Maidenhead 3rd - 6-39 CHRIS LAST: Eversley v Finchampstead 2nd - 6-47 JOHN MCDONALD: Wokingham 2nd v Stoke Green 2nd - 6-47 JOHN CARTLEDGE: Crowthorne and Crown Wood 3rd v Emmbrook and Bearwood 3rd - 5-10 VIVEK VASIST: Sonning 3rd v Eversley 4th - 5-25 PETER CLARKE: Crowthorne and Crown Wood 3rd v Emmbrook and Bearwood 3rd - 4-17 TONY BOAD: Binfield 2nd v Hurley - 4-21 RUSSELL LANE: Finchampstead 2nd v Eversley - 4-27 ALI NAEEM: Woodley 2nd v Sulhamstead and Ufton 3rd - 4-31 RICHARD REED: Finchampstead 5th v Cove 5th - 4-39 TIM EVERITT: Hurst 2nd v Cove 3rd - 4-44 TOM WOOD: Wokingham v Cove - 4-45 RAJA RAFAQAT: Shinfield v Sandhurst 2nd - 4-54 ANDREW RUDDOCK: Hurst v Burnham 2nd - 4-116

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Robinson’s runs cannot stop Wargrave slipping into trouble DIVISIONS 2-5

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk NEAL ROBINSON’S half century could not prevent Wargrave from slipping into the Division 2B relegation zone after defeat to fellow strugglers Beaconsfield.

Knowing a loss would see them fall into the bottom two with just three games to play, Wargrave won the toss and chose to bat.

And it was a solid start from the hosts as they reached 38 before the loss of Imran Malik (13) and from there decent top Wargrave’s Daniel Pratt (32) looks to send this shot over covers during the order scores from Luke villagers’ game with Beaconsfield in Division 2B Pictures: Steve Smyth Taylor (31) and Daniel Pratt (32) along with to three wickets apiece for Ghulam Abbas and had to win to keep their slim chances of going Robinson’s 54 saw the score reach 170-4. straight back up alive and they made 174-9 with Zahid Mohammed, Sonning needed just two But only Tom Prentis offered any resistance batsmen to reach their target with Peter Dean Chris Last (49no) and Tom Wright (50) leading after that with 31 as the tail collapsed to 201 (99no) and Duncan Parr (57no) finishing the job. the scores. all out with Sam Musk (5-50) doing most of the WOKINGHAM 2ND stay top of 4B despite Russell Lane (4-27) and James Woodford damage. being held to an agonising draw by Stoke Green (3-59) did most of the damage with the ball And Beaconsfield composed their reply well, 2nd. and despite four wickets for Last, Finches got sensing an opportunity to climb clear of trouble over the line after 46 overs as Andrew After declaring on 221-9 thanks with both Jason Harrison and Chris Thomas to knocks of 66 and 42 from House (51) hit a half century. making half centuries to seal a five-wicket win.

Craig Beales and Rakesh Patel EVERSLEY 2ND’S sorry Wargrave sit ninth, five points from safety respectively, the Oaks fancied season showed no signs with a trip to eighth placed Burnham 2nd on their chances of clearing up of improvement with a Saturday. the Stoke Green order. thumping seven-wicket HURST slipped to fourth after being held to a And John McDonald defeat to promotiondraw by Burnham 2nd. certainly did his best with chasing FINCHAMPSTEAD Andrew Ruddock picked up four wickets but figures of 6-47, but they 3RD in 3A. they came at the cost of 116 runs as Burnham held on to close on 183-9, Nick West (3-14) and batted well to close on 264-7. clinging onto their final Sam Taylor (3-3) enjoyed a From there, Hurst knew a draw was their wicket. good day with the ball as the most realistic hope and they dug in well with SONNING 2ND slipped to Boars were skittled out for Alex Kayser (39) top scoring before closing on third from bottom of 5B after 66, a target comfortably chased Wargrave’s Luke Taylor 162-6. being thrashed by seven wickets down.

FINCHAMPSTEAD 2ND are closing in on against leaders Bagshot 2nd.

Josh Lincoln got there nearly single-handedly with 46 as Finches climbed to promotion to the top division of the Thames Ben Butler (38) was the picked of the third and keep the heat on the top two.

Valley League after opening up a 48-point batsmen for Sonning, but after being bowled SONNING stay second in the table after a lead atop 2A with a three-wicket win over out for 86 they always had an uphill task, down 10-wicket win over Reading 2nd. in no small part to Derek Budd’s seven-wicket EVERSLEY. After bowling out Reading for 160 thanks haul.

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Finchampstead 4s and 5s get the promotion parties started DIVISIONS 6-9

FINCHAMPSTEAD 4TH have been crowned champions of Division 7A while the 5ths earned promotion from 9A in another phenomenal weekend for the club.

With the first XI closing in on the Home Counties Premier League title, all four other sides are also enjoying fine success with the club’s bottom two sides already securing steps up for next season.

Mid-table North Maidenhead 3rd were the latest challengers for FINCHAMPSTEAD 4TH but in truth they could not get close, losing out by 113 runs.

Tommy Pregden led the charge for the runaway leaders with his first ever century, making 105 as Ash Hull supported with 85 to help Finch to 244-6 before declaring.

And the total proved to be more than enough as Steve West (6-39) tore through the Maidenhead order to bowl them out for 131 and extend their lead to an unassailable 81 points with three games to play.

FINCHAMPSTEAD 5TH will be playing in Division 8 next year after cruising past Cove 5th by five wickets.

Figures of 4-39 from Richard Reed helped dismiss Cove for 146 and Reed took control of the chase, making 58 with Kieran Brown the next top scorer on 27 to win in the 33rd over.

WOKINGHAM 3RD boosted their chances of promotion from 6B with a four-wicket win over leaders WARGRAVE 2ND. Although Wargrave batted out their overs, they could only reach 161-9 with Razwan Hanif (53no) and Toby Greatwood (44) doing the damage as Charlie O’Brien (3-39) caused problems with the ball.

And the Oaks got over the line, albeit losing six wickets in the process, thanks to steady knocks from Cameron Gillespie

(32), Edward Fox-Smith (37) and Ashley Brinsford (31) to lift their side up to second.

HURST 2ND are set for a mid-table finish after drawing with Cove 3rd. Kelvin Baillie (66) top scored with the bat while Tim Everitt again made his mark in both innings with 47 runs and four wickets.

While Finch were winning 7A, nearest challengers EVERSLEY 3RD took a big step closer to joining them in Division 6 next season with a 143-run thrashing of Thatcham Town 3rd.

Paul Ager’s 107 led the side to 243-6 at close, with Sachin Nawale (64) also passing the half century mark.

And Thatcham could not get close, dismissed for a straight 100 with Robert Saunders (3-29) the pick of the bowlers.

WOKINGHAM 4TH stay top of 8A after easing past struggling Royal Ascot 4th by four wickets.

The Oaks won the toss, opted to field and were set a target of 183 to win, something reached after 40 overs with Ben Pickbourne (42) leading the way.

SONNING 2ND are still also in a promotion spot after a superb all-round display against rock-bottom EVERSLEY 4TH. Batting first, Sonning racked up a huge total of 276 before declaring with no less than three men making half centuries in Bhuvan Satwah (55), Imran Mehmood (86no) and Waqas Tahir (52no).

And it was also a great day with the ball as Vivek Vasist picked up a five-fer (5-25) with Aamir Tahir (3-19) also playing his part as Sonning won by a huge 162 runs.

Hazel Wilkinson’s 79 helped WOKINGHAM 5TH to a winning draw over Maidenhead and Bray 4th in 9A while in the same league WARGRAVE 3RD lost to Yateley 4th by 154 runs.

MINOR COUNTIES

Let’s win whole thing says Morris after Berks claim title in style BERKSHIRE sealed the Western Division title in sensational style, beating Dorset by 327 runs, one of their most emphatic wins in the club’s long history, writes DAVID WRIGHT. And they achieved it with more than a day to spare at Finchampstead this week.

Having made 351 (Waqas Hussain 145, James Morris 100) in their first innings on Sunday, they bowled out Dorset for just 96 after they had been 70-5.

Tom Nugent took 7-40, his best ever figures in senior cricket Berkshire, deciding not to enforce the follow on, then posted 156-6 declared (James Morris 48, Ollie Wilkin 32) off 26 overs on Monday to take their lead to 411.

Dorset, coached by former Berkshire player Paul Prichard, fared even worse in their second innings, being shot out for just 84 in 44 overs, with Ollie Wilkin taking the last four wickets with successive deliveries – two bowled and two lbws.

He finished with 4-16 off 7.4 overs.

Nugent took 3-26 for outstanding match figures of 10-66.

There were also second innings wickets for Hussain (1-3 off 3), Euan Woods (also 1-3 off 3) and Chris Peploe (1-18 off 14).

It was the fifth time Berkshire have lifted the Western Division title, having last won it 2008.

With runners-up Cornwall suffering

a shock 10-wicket defeat to Devon also inside two days, Berkshire finished 22 points clear at the top of the table with four wins and two draws.

It means they have now gone through two seasons without losing in the Unicorns Championship.

There were plenty of celebrations on

the Finchampstead pitch after the game, but captain James Morris reminded his players that they should regard this as “only the semi-final” as next up is the play-off for the national title.

“We want to go on and win the whole thing,” he said.

“We have been comfortably the best

team in this division and now we want to be the best team in the whole of the minor counties.”

Morris emphasised that it has been a “complete team effort” but did single out Wilkin following his four-wicket haul.

“We had earmarked Ollie to mop up the tail-end, though we didn’t expect it to happen quite as quickly as he did,” added the skipper.

“It was very skilful bowling. The ball was reverse swinging. It is one thing knowing it is, but bowling four balls in a row that are threatening the stumps is very skilful.”

The play-off will be against Eastern Division champions Northumberland at the Wormsley ground (near High Wycombe) on August 28-31.

BERKSHIRE team v Dorset: Ollie Wilkin (Ealing), Waqas Hussain (Slough), James Morris (Datchet), Richard Morris (Henley), Billy Rogers (Finchampstead), Andy Rishton (Finchampstead), Euan Woods (Henley), Stewart Davison (Henley), Chris Peploe (Datchet), Matt Carter (Finchampstead), Tom Nugent (Henley). 12th man: Ali Raja (Slough).

Swabey and Finch have to take late loss on the Chin Chinnor 2 Finchampstead 1

A LAST-MINUTE John McMahon strike left Finchampstead beaten on the opening day of the new Hellenic Division 1 East season.

Jon Laugharne’s men looked to have sealed a point from their curtain-raiser at The Recreation Ground after Harry Swabey cancelled out McMahon’s earlier opener from the penalty spot.

But the Oxfordshire side, now down to 10 men following James Bonwick’s dismissal prior to the equaliser for dissent, won it when McMahon finished off a clinical counter attack with a low angled drive on 88 minutes.

The striker had earlier broken the deadlock when winning and tucking away a spot kick following a foul in the box by Luke Axton-Hall.

In looking for a reply Chase Jewell struck a post and Danny Blatchford was off target with a header from a corner before Swabey tied up the scoring on 78 minutes.

It was a tidy finish from the forward, too, who expertly flicked the ball over the head of Ben Taunton in the Chinnor goal from an awkward angle and while facing a corner flag.

Harry Swabey

The opposition, however, rallied in Bonwick’s absence, although the playing numbers were equal when the winning goal arrived as Axton-Hall was off the field receiving treatment to an injury.

With only two men at the back having pushed forward in search of a winner of their own, the home side pounced.

McMahon appeared to be heading for the corner to kill off some time, but upon a change of heart took the ball past an opponent instead before squeezing a shot beyond the reach of Tom Bryant in the Finch goal.

With the Memorial Ground being used by the cricket club at present, the side will be on the road again this weekend, where they will be guests of Chalfont Wasps (3pm).

FINCHAMPSTEAD: Bryant, M.Wright, Malone, J.Wright, Green (c), Axton-Hall, Lambert, Stevens, Swabey, Blatchford, Jewell, Winship, Pople, Dunn.

n FINCHAMPSTEAD have this week boosted their attacking options with the signing of former Eversley and California forward Matt Baker.

Woodley United WOODLEY have had to wait an extra week to start their campaign after the season opener with Headington Amateurs was postponed.

Amateurs had been due to host the game at Horspath Sports Ground, but this had been double booked for an athletics event.

But with no alternative venue sought and Scours Lane being used

by Highmoor Ibis, the fixture was cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Boss Michael Herbert’s first competitive game in charge, therefore, will be at Rayners Lane on Saturday (3pm),

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Sumas squeezed out as McNelly starts with a loss Didcot Town Reserves 2 Wokingham and Emmbrook 1 CLIVE McNELLY and his Wokingham and Emmbrook side were left rueing missed chances after going down to an opening day defeat at Meadow Stadium.

The result was clearly not one the Sumas boss had been hoping for from his first competitive game in charge of the club, as a 64th minute Tom Hoskin header sealed host side Didcot all three points.

But despite Wokingham’s return to Hellenic Division 1 East beginning on a disappointing note, McNelly had reasons to feel encouraged.

“One of those days [on Saturday] where we created enough chances to have won three games,” he commented afterwards. “[But] plenty of positives.”

The manager would watch on as his new-look side created a number of unconverted openings during the early exchanges – only to fall behind on 34 minutes when Charlie Appiah determinedly worked up a sight of goal and duly nudged his side in front.

It was a lead Didcot would hold going in at the break, but then have it taken away from them just four minutes after the restart.

The visitors got themselves back on level terms when a productive move down the left resulted in the ball being cut back to Ben Findlay, who had the simple task of stroking the ball home.

A number of bookings were picked up by both sides as the second half became more a war of attrition, but the decisive blow was struck not long after the hour mark when Hoskin stooped to meet an inviting Ross MacDonald cross and put Didcot back in front.

Wokingham duly pushed men forward, including ‘keeper Kyle Lennon as they sought a late equaliser – and almost got one had it not been for an opponent kicking one goal-bound attempt off the line.

It was the second time the away side had been denied in such a manner, as another chance was scrambled away prior to Findlay’s leveller.

McNelly and his charges will now be looking to pick up their first points of the campaign at Chinnor on Saturday (3pm).

Boss Clive McNelly watches on, above, as Findlay celebrates his goal, below

Wokingham and Emmbrook go on the attack

Pictures: Phil Creighton

WOKINGHAM AND EMMBROOK: Lennon, Broadhurst, Carter, Day (c), Douglas, Findlay, Haylett, Lawrence, Parsons, Skidmore, Wheeler, Duffelen, Bateman.

n DARREN THORNE has been named assistant manager at Wokingham and Emmbrook.

The defender, who is also registered as a player, is something of a Sumas stalwart having played more than 100 times for the Hellenic Division 1 East club, working under managers such as Tony Calvert, Wayne Wanklyn, Roger Herridge, Matt Eggleston and Dan Bateman during this time.

Thorne appeared for both the first team and reserves last term, but from now on will share his playing time with serving boss Clive McNelly.

“It’s been a little while coming, but I’m pleased to announce that long-serving player Darren Thorne is to become my assistant,” he told the club’s website.

“Darren will still register as a player as we believe he still has plenty to offer on that front.

“I believe he will also forge a great bond between players and the management, whilst helping our young coach Jamie Shepherd and reserve team manager Jonny Austin through their first season in senior football.”

Ben Findlay hauls the side level

COMBINED COUNTIES

Griffiths’ late strike seals Eversley a point Eversley and California 2 Cove 2 A LATE Matthew Griffiths goal secured Eversley a share of the spoils on Tuesday night and preserved the club’s unbeaten start to the new season.

The Boars, though, were punished for a sluggish start to this game at Fox Lane when Hampshire rivals Cove opened the scoring.

And the visitors would maintain the lead until the 65th minute, which was when Phil Wilder popped up with an equaliser.

But Eversley fell behind again 10 minutes later and looked to he heading for a first loss of the campaign as the final whistle neared.

However, with just seconds remaining, Griffiths was on hand to ensure the honours finished even.

HELLENIC PREMIER DIVISION

On-fire Ferdinand hits two more in rout Binfield 4 Burnham 0

LIAM FERDINAND’S prolific start to the season continued with two more goals during Binfield’s drubbing of Burnham on Monday night.

Jean-Claude Etienne and Ross Seldon were also on target as the Moles moved top of the Hellenic Premier Division thanks to a third straight win.

It was also the second successive fixture Roger Herridge’s side have racked up four goals, the first of which arrived on the 10-minute mark.

Breaking the deadlock was Etienne, who was on hand to steer home Jake White’s inviting cross.

Ferdinand, fresh from his two-goal salvo during Saturday’s 4-1 victory of Lydney Town, then doubled the advantage just past the half-hour mark.

Etienne was this time provider, as it was his through ball which his fellow striker was to convert.

By this point the hosts had already had a strong penalty appeal turned away, while summer recruit Asa Povey twice going

Jean-Claude Etienne (left) and Liam Ferdinand netted for Binfield Picture: Colin Byers

close to making it 3-0 - as did Ferdinand, but he was denied by Joe Broadley in the Burnham goal on this occasion.

At the opposite end, Garry Aulsberry had largely been a spectator, but was

required to snuff out a threat on the hour mark. Yet the shot-stopper was watching on once again when Seldon, albeit via a slight deflection, tucked the ball into the bottom corner for a 3-0 lead on 70 minutes.

Burnham, relegated from the Southern League last term and under the guidance of former England international and standin boss Luther Blissett for the fixture, again went close, but the chance was closed down by Reid Brown.

The east Berkshire side were then dealt a blow when Callum Stratford landed awkwardly and would leave proceedings on a stretcher having injured an ankle, leaving the guests to finish the game with 10 men.

And their evening was to go from bad to worse when Ferdinand wrapped up the scoring late on with a volley from a corner, taking his tally of league goals after three matches to five.

Up next for the in-form Moles is a trip to Royal Wootton Bassett on Saturday (3pm).

BINFIELD: Aulsberry, White, Broome, Brown, M.Walton, Seldon (May 80), Knight (c), Povey, Ferdinand, Etienne (Jones 75), Williams (Scope 60).

Subs not used: Bennett, Fabian Etienne

An Eversley side with four points from two matches travel to Parsonage field to take on Farleigh Rovers on Saturday (3pm).

Eversley and California 3 Worcester Park 2 BRAD SMITH got Eversley and California up and running for the season on Saturday.

The striker needed only five minutes to open his account, heading home a Matthew Griffiths cross to give the hosts a lead which he doubled midway through the half.

An own goal on the half-hour mark got visiting Worcester Park back in the game, but they fell 3-1 down on 54 minutes when Craig Smith added his name to the scoresheet.

The opposition, however, stuck at it and winning a penalty, which was duly converted, set up for a nervous final 15 minutes – and a further five in time added on at the end – but Eversley held out and secured a winning start to their Division 1 campaign.

Lydney sunk by Williams’ brace Binfield 4 Lydney Town 1

TWO GOALS each for Tom Williams and Liam Ferdinand preserved Binfield’s perfect start to the league season.

Boss Roger Herridge was missing several first-team regulars through injuries, suspensions and holidays, yet the side he did manage to pull together was still to strong for the visitors.

Summer recruit Williams broke the deadlock midway through the first half, only for Patrick Gibbs to bring Lydney back on level terms just three minutes after the break.

But they were on level terms for just a matter of seconds, as from the resulting kick-off Binfield went up the other end and were put back in front courtesy of Ferdinand’s second goal of the season.

His third was to arrive just before the hour mark, with Williams completing the scoring six minutes later.

BINFIELD: Aulsberry, White, O’Connell, Brown, M.Walton, Seldon, Knight (c), Scope, Ferdinand (Bereksi 86), Etienne (May 80), Williams. Subs not used: Bennett, Davis.

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Binfield net £315k in grants to make Hill Farm Lane improvements

By LEWIS RUDD lrudd@wokinghampaper.co.uk

From left: Rob Challis, Binfield FC secretary; Bob Bacon, chairman; Graham Taylor, club treasurer; Liz Pill of the Berks & Bucks FA; Ian Leake, Binfield Parish Council; Iain McCracken, Bracknell Forest Borough Council; Roger Herridge, Binfield Manager and Glenn Duggleby, Binfield FC Project Director Picture: Colin Byers

BINFIELD FC is celebrating both on and off the pitch after announcing plans to make £315,000 worth of improvements to its Hill Farm Lane home.

Not only are the Moles flying high in the Hellenic Premier Division, sitting top of the table after three straight wins, but have now secured grants to significantly redevelop the ground.

This will include installing new changing rooms, a physio room for use by the club and local community, an extensive refurbishment of the clubhouse and improving accessibility for disabled visitors – as well as a new PA system.

“This project will transform the facilities here at Binfield Football Club, enabling us to better serve our playing and social members, supporters and visitors in the future,” said Andy Cotton, club vice-chairman.

“Binfield FC is a true ‘not for profit’ community football club whose core ambition is to provide first-class football facilities for all – this exciting project will

enable us to continue building a better football club which the community can be proud of.”

This news only adds to what is already an exciting time for the local football scene, with neighbours Bracknell Town having already begun an extensive redevelopment of their Larges Lane ground.

While Wokingham and Emmbrook recently received the planning permission needed to bring Lowther Road up to scratch and finally make a permanent return to the borough.

The tireless work of those behind the scenes at Binfield began to yield the rewards when Binfield Parish Council agreed to provide £17,000 to help with the work.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council, meanwhile, have not only extended the Hill Farm Lane lease, but also contributed £45,000 to the cause.

But the club, celebrating its 125th anniversary, can also reveal further grants of £185,627 and £68,374 respectively from both the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund and Football Stadia

Improvement Fund (FSIF).

This has come through working closely with the Berks and Bucks Football Association (FA).

“Thanks must go to the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund and the Football Stadia Improvement Fund for their investment,” added Cotton.

The facilities fund aims to improve the experience for regular players, as well as attracting new ones to the game, with the FSIF providing contributions towards improving the comfort and safety at lower league grounds within both professional and amateur levels.

Paul Thorogood, chief executive of the Football Foundation, said: “Congratulations should go to Binfield Football Club for working with the Berks and Bucks County FC to secure the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund grant.

“Since 2000, the foundation has awarded 250 grants worth £9.6m across Berkshire towards grassroots since projects worth nearly £69.7m with money generously provided by our funders: The Premier League, The FA and the Government, via Sport England.”

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Let’s finish off the job for Marles, Jones tells Finch

n Title is now in sight, but injured skipper to miss run-in

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk STAND-IN captain Matt Jones has called on his Finchampstead team-mates to “finish off the job” and win the Home Counties Premier League title for injured skipper Dan Marles.

Finches, only promoted to the top flight last year, took a huge step towards winning the league with a convincing seven-wicket victory over nearest challengers Henley at the weekend.

But they did so without Marles, who injured his shoulder playing for Berkshire 2nd earlier in the week, a problem likely to force him out for the remainder of the season.

And Jones (pictured) admits the news came as a big disappointment.

“Losing Dan is a real blow,” Jones told The Wokingham Paper.

“He has led from the front unbelievably well not just this season but last season as well to get us promoted.

“It’s a bit of a Leicester City at the moment really.

“We really want to finish off the job for him.

“Hopefully he can get back and fit before the end of the season but if that’s not the case then it’s most certainly his team.

“He’s got us into this position both with his batting and his captaincy as well.”

Finch set up their latest win by bowling out Henley for 129 with Jandre Coetzee again leading the figures with 3-33 off his 10 overs, supported by two wickets apiece for Craig Hodges and Matt Carter.

And the hosts made light work of the chase, winning in the 23rd over as the recalled Andy Rishton hit an unbeaten 76 after making a century having been dropped down to the 2nds the previous week.

Following a run of 13 games without defeat, Finch have opened up a 25-point lead and with three games left to play, including matches against each of the bottom two, they are within touching distance of a first HCPL 1 title since 2001.

But Jones, who has seen the club rise through the leagues since he joined 12 years ago, insists it is too early to talk of the title just yet.

“We are all very reserved about things at the moment because cricket is one of those games,” he said ahead of this week’s trip to Reading.

“You can turn up regardless of who you’re playing and one guy can go and get a hundred or one guy can have the

game of his life with the ball.

“If somebody does that, regardless of where they are in the league, I don’t think that’s something for us to worry about.

“We just really have to worry about ourselves and how we prepare for the game and hopefully we continue to play the cricket that we have played for the last 13 weeks.”

Having seen the side playing in the Thames Valley League not long ago and also lose their first two games of this current campaign as a newly promoted team, long-serving Jones admits it would be remarkable if Finch can clinch the title.

“I don’t even think I could fathom it,” he said.

“Don’t get me wrong, we’ve been building this at the club for probably 10 years.

“The difference between this year and last year, yeah our overseas (Coetzee) has obviously been phenomenal, but the other players who have come in have really contributed and everybody has mixed in really well.

“The team spirit is by far and away the best I’ve ever experienced at the club.

“That’s no disservice to any other team I’ve played in, it’s a completely different mix of players.

“They’re incredibly talented and to come together as a group of Finches, as we like to be called, it would just be an unbelievable achievement to actually go all the way but we’ll see where we sit this time next week.”

Sandro Wieser signed a three-year contract with Reading on Thursday Picture: Reading FC

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Sandro will be ‘a good addition’ – Stam SANDRO WIESER has become Reading’s ninth signing of the summer.

Royals have moved to snap up the 23-year-old Liechtenstein international on a free transfer after his contract at Swiss side FC Thun expired.

Wieser, who has made 33 appearances for his country and scored one goal, has signed a three-year deal with the Royals but is unlikely to be rushed into the team for Saturday’s clash against Brighton and Hove Albion having only joined training on Thursday.

“Sandro is a left-footed defensive minded player,” said manager Jaap Stam.

“He is a good passer of the ball, he has good physique, good technique and I’m sure he will prove a good addition to the squad.”

The midfielder began his career in Switzerland, joining FC Basel’s academy in 2006 having previously played youth football for his hometown club FC Vaduz.

He then moved to the Bundesliga, joining current Reading man Danny Williams at TSG Hoffenheim in 2012, making his debut away to Bayern Munich.

Wieser struggled to break into the

Hoffenheim side on a regular basis, instead spending spells out on loan at Austrian team SV Ried and Swiss outfit FC Aarau before a permanent switch to Thun in 2015.

Wieser made his international debut aged just 17, playing 90 minutes of a 1-1 draw away to Iceland.

During his time at Aarau, Wieser became embroiled in a disciplinary issue after he was shown a straight red card and given a six-match ban following a horror challenge on FC Zurich midfielder Gilles Yapi-Yapo, which left him out injured for almost a year.

Wieser will take the number 17 shirt. n CRAIG TANNER has rejoined Plymouth Argyle on loan until January

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