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Helena Pizzura performed at St Mary’s Church in Shinﬁeld –now the church is preparing to welcome the Belle Canto Singers for another concert

A YOUNG harpist filled a Shinfield church with the sound of music late last year. Helena Pizzura played the instrument during a musical interlude before a Carols by Candlelight service held at St Mary’s Church on the Sunday before Christmas. Her performance was the culmination of the church’s Christmas Tree Festival which had taken place on the previous two days. A large number of local groups had taken part in the festival, decorating trees and highlighting the work they do in the village. The church was packed for the service, which saw traditional carols sung by the congregation while the choir sang some more unusual items. Two of the choir carols had been composed by the organist, Andy Baldwin, and a young choir member Jamie Farrow. Helena’s performance was not the first time she has appeared at St Mary’s. She performed at a new lunchtime concert series in November. Now the church is preparing for next month’s event. Held on the first Saturday lunchtime of the month, the February event will see Belle Canto perform from noon, with the concert followed by a light lunch. Entry is free, and there will be a retiring collection. Belle Canto comprises the singers Gabriele McKeown, Heather Sims and Jane Greenshields with pianist David Gillis. The girls first sang together in 2014 in a charity concert for the newly established Riseley Village Tea Room.

Temporary path diversion A TEMPORARY diversion was put in place on a footpath in Spencers Wood earlier this week. A section of footpath between Clares Green Road and the football pitches at Ryeish Green has been closed to allow the installation of a piped surface water drain. This will connect the Crest Nicholson development site off the Basingstoke Road to the ditch that runs alongside the footpath. The closure started on Monday and will continue for a fortnight.

Look out for your blue bags BOROUGH residents should look out for their new supply of blue bin bags, which

across the village and will see a whole can be used to dispose of household Helena Pizzura played her harp as a musical interlude before thefamily Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s host of friendly events take place. waste. th Church Shinfield on Sunday December 18 . The service was the culmination of the Christmas Tree The 2015 theme was Mad Hatter’s and The council supplies a roll of 80 bags Festival which had taken place on the previous two days. The church looked magical with the featured in Wonderland inspired each yearlights for each home. twinkling of the trees andHomes the glowwith of the candles. The largeAlice congregation enjoyed singing events including a parade, music nights five or more people in can request 20 and comedy evenings. extra bags, while those with six or more The programme for this year has can have 40 additional bags. Bags can yet to be announced and the festival also be purchased in blocks of 10 for £4. organisers will launch a new website to The delivery should be completed promote the event in February. by April 1 and the council provides The event runs from June 7 to 25. a checking tool on its website, www. For more details, visit www. wokingham.gov.uk. Residents can enter their street name to find out if they have wargravefestival.co.uk been delivered. For more details, call 0118 974 6000 or email: customerservice@wokingham. gov.uk A WOODLEY church is getting ready to

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By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk NEW CHARGES introduced for residents to recycle their DIY waste have been thrown into doubt this week after the Government confirmed that there shouldn’t be a fee to dispose of them. Last summer, the re3 recycling centres in Reading and Bracknell brought in the fees for residents wanting to dispose of their waste responsibly. As we revealed last week, the Liberal Democrats have queried these charges, citing a letter that the Government’s Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) sent to a Guildford councillor. They argue that the then Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government outlawed charging for the disposal of DIY Waste in 2015. New evidence has come to light this week that supports the Liberal Democrats’ views. Philip Circus, a Conservative councillor in Chichester, wrote to the the DCLG for clarification after charges were introduced in West Sussex and they confirmed that “local authorities can of course charge for disposal of non-household waste such as car tyres, and construction and demolition waste at waste disposal sites. Household waste generated by DIY should be disposed of without a charge.” As this contradicted advice given by re3 last week, we contacted the DCLG for clarification. A DCLG spokesman said: “We’re determined to boost recycling and that’s why we’ve changed the law to stop councils charging residents for household waste when taken to a recycling site.

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“The Government has been clear that DIY waste from residents is classified as household waste and so should be disposed of without a charge.” Cllr Lindsay Ferris, leader of the Wokingham Liberal Democrats, said: “How amusing. WBC Councillor Angus Ross on behalf of re3 have accused the Lib Dems of playing politics, but here we have a Tory Councillor in another part of the Country saying exactly the same thing as we have. “The issue is not party political it is simply that if a Council (or anyone for that matter) who is charging from something that is deemed illegal, then they should stop charging immediately until the issue is resolved nationally. “We therefore call on the three Council’s of re3 to take heed of this position and stop charging residents for their DIY household waste with immediate effect. “To continue to charge knowing that the charge has been seriously questioned at Government level is foolhardy, if not illegal in itself.” We contacted re3 and Wokingham Borough Council for a statement, but they declined, saying that they stood by the comments they have already made. Speaking last week, Cllr Angus Ross, the Executive Member for Environment on Wokingham Borough Council, said that the Liberal Democrats were using the issue for political point scoring. He said: “The suggestion that re3 is charging residents illegally for the disposal of non-household waste is being used for political point-scoring and detracts from why measures like these are genuinely needed – to generate essential savings that can be used to fund frontline services for children or in adult social care at time of budget pressure.”

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Shinfield Relief Road opening delayed after car accident WORK to complete the new Shinfield Eastern Relief Road has hit ANOTHER delay after a motorist crashed into the roadworks on Friday night. The A327 Reading Road between Shinfield and Arborfield was closed over the weekend to allow contractors Hochtief to complete remedial works, helping to bring to an end the longdelayed road project. However, Hochtief has revealed that the weekend’s works hit a snag after a driver carried on driving through the closed area, crashing into the work taking place. As a result, the final road surface and markings could not be placed as planned, forcing the delay of the new road’s opening. A spokesperson for Hochtief said: “A serious incident occurred on Friday night, in which a car was driven by a member of the public through the closure and crashed into the excavation where the works were taking place. “Luckily, nobody was injured and the driver was arrested by Thames

Valley Police. “Unfortunately, this impacted on the critical activity for the weekend and, as such, the final layer of road surface and road markings could not be laid as planned. “We have worked closely with Wokingham Borough Council officers over the weekend to ensure the road could be re-opened on time and the remaining surfacing and road markings will be completed at the earliest available opportunity. Further details will be advertised once agreed with all parties.” Now, the race is on, despite the freezing temperatures, to finish the road. The road was originally due to open in summer 2016, but has constantly been delayed. One of the reasons is that the contractors had their licence to operate temporarily revoked over health and safety fears. Residents are also concerned after plans to install an acoustic noise dampening fence were dropped last year.

Fire station consultation A CONSULTATION into the future of one of the borough’s fire stations will take place today. Members of the public are being invited to visit Wargrave’s station to view plans for its future. The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) wants people to come along and find out more about the options identified by the consultation’s panel and what they could mean for the local community. The RBFRS said that they need to save £2.4million by 2020 as part of ongoing austerity measures. One of the ways it could do this is to close the retained fire station in Wargrave.

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Emmbrook by-election THE CANDIDATES

Four in the frame for the Emmbrook borough seat Nominations for the February 17 by-election closed on Monday. Here the candidates introduce themselves

Chris Everett Labour

Kevin Morgan Conservatives

Phil Ray UKIP

Imogen Shepherd-DuBey Liberal Democrat

HRIS is a recently retired IT Project Manager who has lived in Wokingham for three years. Having worked for Housing Associations and Local Authorities he has a keen understanding of the pressures faced by local government and the social housing sector in particular. Since retirement, Chris has been an active campaigner for Labour all over the Borough and has a good knowledge of the issues facing Emmbrook residents and the council. Most recently he has been campaigning against the £658 per pupil per year cut in funding for The Holt School and cuts to school funding across the borough. Chris said: “With only one Labour councillor on the borough council, it vital we elect a second Labour councillor to help scrutinise the Tories properly. “I will join our current councillor in arguing councillors’ pay should be reduced to 2010 levels. “The obscenity of Tories voting themselves more money, year after year, while cutting essential services elsewhere, has to stop”. On housing he says: “I support good old fashioned council housing. “The Tories have not replaced the houses they have sold. It is a disaster. “There are approximately 4,000 people waiting for homes and the borough is pitifully unable to make a meaningful impact on the problem”.

MMBROOK is my home, having lived here for twenty years with my children attending Emmbrook School. I am proud to be the only candidate who lives in the

ward. Living in the ward you wish to represent gives you valuable ﬁrst-hand experience of the issues and problems facing residents. I have been representing Emmbrook residents since 2015 when elected as one of your Town Councillors. I have a good track record of working with residents to improve the local area. I have been developing my plan to have an Emmbrook that works for everyone and I know I can make a difference if elected. My number one priority is to resist future major housing development in Emmbrook. I recognise that we do need additional housing in the Borough. But put simply, Emmbrook is full. That is why I pledge to support potential new town developments like Grazeley where the infrastructure is easier to provide without impacting existing residents. This is vital to stop squeezing developments into existing housing areas. This is my approach – the question is what is the approach of other candidates. Do they support Grazeley? There are other priorities in my plan such as improving roads and reducing gridlock, continuing to invest in schools. I strongly believe that your councillor has to be accessible and accountable to Emmbrook residents. I will build on my existing activities as a Town Councillor and would be actively seeking regular feedback through many routes, including social media.

AM Phil Ray currently Chairman of Wokingham UKIP branch, I have lived in the area for over 20 years raising a family and run a local business serving local people. In the 20 years I have lived here the Council has been dominated by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. If you want things to change then please don’t vote in another Conservative/LibDem candidate to join their cosy cartel. At the most recent Community Forum in November noticeably fewer Emmbrook residents turned up compared to previous ones and is it any wonder? Whether it’s building a new road via the residents least preferred route (while existing ones crumble), arguing the toss over whether such things as a new home for the Scouts was really agreed or not, providing less money per pupil for the schools; they simply do not listen to you. The reason they don’t listen is, through their own arrogance, they believe that you will put a cross in the box for their chosen candidate who will then toe the party line. As a UKIP councillor I will only be answerable to one group of people and that is the residents of Emmbrook, whether they voted for me or not. I ask you to use your vote in this by-election to send a message that will both shock the Council out of their complacency and give Emmbrook residents a Councillor who really will listen to your concerns and ﬁght for you in the Council chamber. Please vote UKIP on February 17th.

MOGEN is a local girl, brought up in Emmbrook, and the area has always remained important to her. She works in IT and after several years of working in London and the USA, she returned to Wokingham where her family lives. She is not afraid to take risks and meet the challenges needed to support her residents during challenging times. Representing part of Emmbrook on Wokingham Town Council since 2015, she has been exceptionally active in promoting its concerns. This includes challenging local developers and stopping them abusing the planning system. At the last full Borough Council elections in Emmbrook, she secured 1,222 votes to the Conservative 1,235, missing out by just 13 votes. “While we need new homes, particularly for our children to live in, we also need the resources and infrastructure to keep pace so that our existing community does not suffer.  We need big improvements in transport links, so that Wokingham does not grind to a halt.  We need proper funding for our schools so that they can meet our academic demands and accommodate new students moving into the area.  We need a new local health centre. Getting an appointment to see a doctor is becoming increasingly difficult. “Now I am seeking a bigger role on the borough council so I can fight more effectively for the area I love. I also want to start cleaning up a council which seems divisive and unfit for purpose. Politicians should not forget who they are elected to represent – our residents.”

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THE Green Party’s candidate for Emmbrook has declined to stand, instead encouraging his supporters to vote tactically against the Conservatives. He is also calling on other local parties to work together over the next three years to see the Conservatives lose their majority of Wokingham Borough Council (WBC). Dave Worley said that he will spend this by-election supporting the Liberal Democrat candidate and has asked the Wokingham Labour Party to withdraw its candidate as well.

He argues that with the ward being on an electoral knife-edge, by not standing, voters could elect Imogen Shepherd-DuBey for the Lib Dems instead of Kevin Morgan for the Conservatives. In last year’s borough council elections, Mrs Shepherd-DuBey came within 13 votes of stealing the seat from the Conservative candidate UllaKarin Clark. And a town council election held last year after the ill-health of the sitting Conservative candidate forced a re-run of the seat saw Liberal Democrat Helen Belcher come within 21 votes of winning the seat from Cllr Sanjay Odedra. Stressing he was speaking in a personal capacity, Mr Worley told The Wokingham Paper: “According

to Cllr Gary Cowan, Wokingham Borough Council is run in secrecy by the Tories, hence he’s left them. They ignore us on issues like Elms Field, and need a shake-up. “I’m not standing in the Emmbrook by-election for the Greens. I am supporting Imogen for the Lib Dems. “As well as supporting her in this election, I ask the Wokingham Labour Party to withhold their candidate for this by-election to ensure Imogen’s victory. We can slowly chip away at the Tory majority if we put aside our petty differences and vote tactically over the next three years.” Mr Worley has also written an open letter to Emmbrook voters, which we print on page 17.

By-election timeline Nominations closed Monday, January 23 Candidates were revealed Tuesday January 24 Last date for voter registration Wednesday, February 1 Postal vote applications close February 2, 5pm Proxy vote applications February 9, 5pm First day to issue lost postal ballots Monday, February 13 Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications Friday, February 17, 5pm Polling stations open 7am-10pm Friday, February 17 Count and result announced after 10pm on Friday, February 17

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Emmbrook by-election THE ISSUES

Candidate’s pledge ‘Emmbrook is full so let’s build houses elsewhere in borough’ EXCLUSIVE

By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk THE Conservative candidate in the Emmbrook by-election is asking people to support him as he campaigns for housing in Grazeley. Kevin Morgan, who is already a Wokingham Town Councillor for the ward, has issued an election leaflet that is headlined ‘Housing: Enough Is Enough!’. In it, he warns that Emmbrook “cannot support any further major developments”. The ward is currently home to the new Matthewsgreen Farm development and has seen a new roundabout built on the Twyford Road. Instead, Mr Morgan argues that the leaked proposals for Grazeley – which could include up to 15,000 homes – would be better as they would allow for the installation of appropriate infrastructure rather than, as in the case of the North Wokingham Distributor Road, creating a new road that compromises on what local residents had previously voted for. And, in his contact form, Mr Morgan said that he is “campaigning to support the development of new housing at Grazeley and protect Emmbrook from

being overdeveloped”. Mr Morgan told The Wokingham Paper: “In my newsletter I say directly that I would support further development to meet the targets we have to meet at sites such as Grazeley not specifically at Grazeley.” Cllr Keith Baker, leader of Wokingham Conservatives, said that Mr Morgan’s views do not represent official party policy, which will not be set until 2019 at the earliest. He added: “What Kevin is saying and I’m saying is if we don’t go down that path [of finding one large site for development], it puts at risk everywhere else in the borough.” He added: “The best way to protect Emmbrook is to support the garden village concept in Grazeley – it takes the pressure off Emmbrook.” The current call for sites list only has two mentions of the ward: one on Reading Road and the Hewden depot, which is slated for flats and apartments. The Liberal Democrat candidate for Emmbrook, Imogen Shepherd-DuBey, said: “The Tories pushed through the Matthewgreen development in the face of local objections about the impact on Emmbrook. I don’t think Mr Morgan is saying that the current development stops, but rather no more is done.

“There is only limited land available in the Emmbrook area left to build on and very little has been included in the Call For Sites for the new Local Plan. Therefore the immediate area of Emmbrook is not impacted by much more housing as the Tories have allowed most of it to be built on already. “We do however still need housing for our young people to live as well as affordable housing but it needs to be done in a sustainable manner that includes building the infrastructure to meet the local needs. “We also feel it is inappropriate

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and immoral for someone to push housing in one area at the expense of another. It will just divide residents in Wokingham. “What the Tories are proposing means nothing. Just because there may be a large settlement in Grazeley does not prevent any development in Emmbrook, or anywhere else in the Borough for that matter. A developer can propose building where they want and there has to be a valid planning reason to object. The Tories’ proposals will not work.” Labour party candidate Chris Everrett said: “Coming from a party that had previously approved the new development applications for Emmbrook, the leaflet seems a little disingenuous.” Phil Ray, the UKIP candidate for Emmbrook, felt that the area had already seen too much building work. He said: “Protected from overdevelopment? The overdevelopment has already happened, Emmbrook is now so concreted over that of more than 250 potential development sites identified in the new 20 year local plan only four minor ones lie within Emmbrook itself. “Agitating for the complete destruction of huge swathes of

greenfield land in Grazeley to protect Emmbrook from further development is disgraceful and a complete red herring.” And Cllr Peter Hughes, the leader of Shinfield Parish Council, revealed that the parish has grave concerns over the Grazeley plan. He said the council recognises the need for additional houses and accepts that development in Grazeley has the potential to provide high quality housing and affordable homes, but the principle of large scale development, in addition to other schemes in the parish is unacceptable. He added: “To the best of our knowledge, WBC has not agreed wholeheartedly to support the Grazeley expression of interest, and the likelihood of this proceeding without any further development in the borough is pie in the sky thinking. “Developers both own land and have options on land throughout the borough, and indeed there are many reasons why developments should be built elsewhere than Grazeley: none of these developers are going to give up their rights simply because WBC agree to the Grazeley plan. “This would need new government legislation to make it achievable.”

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Villages issue ‘call to arms’ over countryside housing plans By SUE CORCORAN news@wokinghampaper.co.uk

Town centre coffee shop Oslars has been given a makeover. The revamp has seen more seats put in and some new tasty treats on the menu.

Town council sets precept rate WOKINGHAM Town Council is one of the first to announce its planned Council Tax precept for the coming financial year. David Davies said: “This provides the core funding to run the Town council and to provide services to our residents. It was resolved that this should be set to be £766,961 representing a small increase of £2.49 per year for a typical Band D household. “By setting the precept at his level we are able to ensure the good work undertaken by the Town Council to fulfil our vision and make Wokingham a wonderful place to live may continue.” Wokingham Town Council is responsible for a range of services, notably the management of many parks and allotments in the area as well as the various markets, and reviewing local planning applications. More council tax rates will be announced over the next few days, with Executive discussing grants at its Shute End meeting tonight.

Volunteers wanted A VOLUNTEER recruitment fair will take place at Wokingham Borough Council’s Shute End offices on Monday. Running from 2pm to 7pm, it offers a chance to find out more about the groups that the council works with and needs a helping hand with. Cllr Angus Ross, executive member for environment, said: “We are blessed with an active range of volunteers around our borough and this is another opportunity which I hope attracts some residents to take part in. I urge people to at least come along on January 30 to see how participating in these activities could be both interesting, useful and rewarding.” There is no need to book, just come along. For more information on the event, call (0118) 974 3728 or email: sports@wokingham.gov.uk.

A call to arms is being made to fight proposals for thousands of homes in Wokingham borough countryside. One village, Hurst, which currently has 850 homes, is under big pressure. The parish has the highest number of sites picked out in the borough for possible development in 2026-36. Just one of the 39 Hurst sites, Dinton Pastures country park, is down for leisure use. There are 32 sites listed purely for housing. These cover 397 hectares including a large area either side of Forest Road and also land between Hurst and Twyford. At a countryside-type density of 30 houses per hectare that would mean a theoretical total 11,900 homes. Town level would give 35 homes per hectare. Large numbers of people are expected on Tuesday, January 31, at the Hurst Parish Council meeting being held to explain the borough wide hunt for development sites. There will be maps to see and details about the process to draw up the development policy. The meeting at St Nicholas Primary School in Hurst starts at 7.30pm.

Hurst Parish Council chair Wayne Smith (pictured) urged people to tell the borough that roads were already gridlocked. He said: “In Hurst we are a gateway through to other places. We also don’t have the schools, hospitals and doctors. We just don’t have the infrastructure.” He feared the northern distributor road to serve the new Matthewsgreen homes would be inadequate. “Reading Road is a nightmare in the morning already. People won’t use the new road, they’ll come through Hurst,” he said. “Enough is enough. We can’t take any more. The Government says we must achieve this, but we must challenge it. “Homes can be built in other areas outside the Thames Valley. “Developers like building houses here because they can make vast sums of money.” The sites have been put forward under the

Call for Sites scheme. Wokingham borough is required to identify land in the borough for building 856 houses a year. The sites can be put forward by anyone, not necessarily the owner. The borough is asking for views on the sites. It will then choose its preferred ones in the borough. There will be more consultations, then a Government–appointed planning inspector will hold public hearings and eventually decide whether the document is “sound” before it becomes policy. Leader of Wokingham’s Conservatives said: “There is no overall policy on Wokingham Borough Council until it [the Call For Sites review] has concluded. “In terms of housing, we are obliged to take new housing – you can argue what that number is – but it’s a fact, we have to have to take new housing. “The best way is to try and find a virgin site and build a new town or village, or build on the borders of existing settlements. “If you shoehorn [it] into existing settlements it’s very, very difficult to get infrastructure in."

SEVEN parishes unite to write warning letter to council over development fears

Sonning, Charvil, Hurst, Remenham, Wargrave, Ruscombe and Twyford team up for missive SEVEN parishes in northern Wokingham Borough have banded together to send a warning letter about house building to Wokingham Council. They predict fierce opposition from local people. Sonning, Charvil, Hurst, Remenham, Wargrave, Ruscombe and Twyford parish councils are concerned about the sites put forward for potential housing in their areas. They feel that Wokingham borough’s villages and market towns with open countryside meant it was attractive to visit and live

in but that the numbers of houses proposed would severely impact the character. The numbers, they feel, were wholly inconsistent with genuine sustainability. The plans on the scale envisaged were likely to incur “considerable fierce opposition from local residents.” And in the letter they appealed for support to stoop the area’s character being irretrievably harmed. They said main roads within the northern parishes are already at (or indeed over) capacity, particularly

during the morning and evening busy periods. Many access points and feed roads were already severe bottlenecks. Examples were the centres of Hurst and Twyford, which could not be widened. Sonning Bridge was severely stressed. Twyford station capacity and the surrounding roads were already over capacity on weekdays. Developers’ financial contributions would be nowhere near the costs involved in upgrading the road infrastructure.

Additional sums from government were notoriously inadequate and slow in coming (if at all). The promised Winnersh relief road from an earlier development was only just now progressing. Schools, nurseries, hospitals and doctor’s surgeries were already over full. Developers’ contributions would not be enough. Charvil’s new primary school has already had to turn away children living nearby. Some of the proposed sites were in flood plains. n What do you think? Send your views to letters@wokinghampaper. co.uk

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Stone team at the housebuilder’s Queen’s Gate development, where construction is nearing completion on Wellington Road in Wokingham. They were joined by The Mayor of Wokingham Borough, Cllr Bert Pitts, who has also pledged his support for the Wokingham Bracknell & Districts Mencap and

is committed to raising money to help fund the charity’s Wokingham Borough Family Liaison Worker throughout his Mayoral term. Mary Durman, Joint CEO of Wokingham Bracknell & Districts Mencap, said: “We are very grateful to McCarthy and Stone for this gesture of support.”

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A WOKINGHAM pet store is looking to help Beavers this spring. No, it’s not starting to stock a new range of cute animals, these Beavers belong to the Scouts. Pets at Home, which has a base in By PHIL CREIGHTON Buses to the buses Easthampstead now running the as much they’d Road,risen is offering Beaveras Scouts news@wokinghampaper.co.uk Woodley same routeand around Woodley, hoped for. to enable the Cub Scouts free workshops will now but in alternate directions. Osman said: “While we youngsters to gain theirMr animal carer and animal NEW timetables introduced run until The subsequent timetables are still seeing small growth friend badges. for the borough’s buses this 3am and for this haveYoungsters been difficult onthe these routes, it is free not at can visit store to receive week sees Bohunt School gain serve to implement in challenging the levels expected mainly workbooks to help record the advice they–are a stop and Woodley’s OrangeSandford traffic conditions. to the performance of given on how to care due for pets responsibly. coloured routes gain a lateLane “The greatTonews forthe the thethe timetables. 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In Woodley, the Orange Sandford Lane area benefit to get customers Alison Slade, store with manager at Pets Home back from superfast 4GatWiFi, USB will go ahead, helping to ease the An artist’s impression Leopard on Scout the 3hut, which routes, 13the and have Scouts from buses running 15list ‘social nights’ Wokingham, said: “Our in-storetablets pet advisers are in Reading. chargers, and tables. of thebuses proposed will12, help 1st14, Emmbrook tackle their largeevery waiting pressure on the club’s waiting list. If route will now run to Bohunt been adjusted so that a minutes in both directions. happy to extensive knowledge “These always changes areshare their “They also have glazed approved, it will be on land provided Cub Packs and byOsman, more thanReading 250 youngapeople Scouts will embark of aminutes five-year used two Scout School near Troops Arborfield of animal care. The free workshops and bus runs every 15 Jake reflection of what we staircases and a sunroof BICYCLES have been stolen from Wokingham and to the council by developers under a with a total membership every week. It will also be available fundraising to raise Garrison of on160.weekdays, workbooks help local Beavers and Cub Scouts during campaign the day, while thethe Buses Marketing and have learned so farwill from although we appreciate that Woodley. Section 106 agreement. for local community organisations.” money to build the new hut. “However this expansion has notpupils find out all the information they need toat achieve meaning that school Orange 13 service will now Communications Manager, analysing the routes since the sun roof is not its best On Wednesday, December 21, a bicycle was Group Scout Leader Martin reduced the no Wragg, acting felt that Scouts’between proposals said: Josie waiting list to to join. It from Herun theirwhat badge activity tasks, teaching them have walk untilthe3am “We were excited to director September,some but ofalso during winter! stolen from a shopisinaPeach while standslonger Wilson saidoutside that there hugeStreet, of environment for for Wokingham wouldReading meet the council’s aspirations launch currently at 40 with another how to care for pets responsibly.” the school to the previous and Woodley. the new routes customers and drivers have “These buses were over in Woodley, a mountain bike was stolen demand for Scouting in Emmbrook Borough said: 1st in the provision of youth 30 five-year-olds wishing to jointo St fromspecified The Scoutwith Association said: stopalso which is close The company saidservices that Woodley in Council, September, but “The been telling usSimon since Carter the new their added from a property in Silver Fox Crescent on the but they are struggling to make their in 2017. 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The existing very open about desire to find a for our young people to explore animal care and “It has overwhelming support “The 750 newThe houses at Matthews company has also to customer feedback since timetables haven’tits quite We have wanted to listen feedback from customers Elsewhere in Woodley, at some time Toutley Road base is, he said, “small, Green Farm will add an estimated from local residents, local new location for its Scout HQ. welfare away from their normal meeting place. made some slight timetable the service launched last achieved what we wanted and respond to customers’ from the trials Reading Buses between December and 21, someone very old and has a 16 precarious short 150 children to the list and without councillors and was promised in “We will be considering “The partnership helps our Scout Volunteers to adjustments at the same September and include from them. issues.” previously conducted.” picked the lock to a block of garages in term lease”. a new headquarters they will have the responses to the developers’ their proposal very carefully to offer a diverse programme and helps our young time, again making it easier more time for the buses to “We listened to customers However, despite n For further information Drovers Way,“The stealing bicycles and toolslittle chance of He added: Group has recently assess whether it’s a viable use people to correctly care for pets and animals.” becoming members.” planning application.” for students to get the bus to complete 1a full circuit of and drivers to change the investment in the services, visit www.reading-buses. from inside. blueprint_advert_190x137mm_TKT5119_07B_PRINT_READY.pdf 22/03/2016 expanded to meet the demand and of public open space within the n For further information, log on to www. 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Friday, January 27 Wokingham Borough Council. Planning site visits. 8am. Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN

Monday, January 30 Earley Town Council. Policy and Resources committee meeting. 7.45pm. council offices, Radstock Lane, Earley RG6 5UL. Shinfield Parish Council. Planning and highways meeting. 7.30pm. Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green RG2 9EH. Winnersh Parish Council Planning Committee. 7.45pm. The John Grobler Room, Winnersh Community Centre, New Road, Winnersh RG41 5DU.

Tuesday January 31 Winnersh Parish Council Finance & General Purposes Committee. 7.45pm. The John Grobler Room, Winnersh Community Centre, New Road, Winnersh RG41 5DU. Woodley Town Council Plans Committee. 7.45pm. The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JZ

Wednesday, February 1 Finchampstead Parish Council. FBC Centre, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead RG40 4ES. Ruscombe Parish Council meeting. 7.30pm. William Penn Room, Loddon Hall, Loddon Hall Road, Twyford RG10 9JA. Wokingham Borough Council – Planning committee. 7pm. Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN

Monday, February 6 Shinfield Parish Council Recreation and Amenities Committee. 7.30pm. Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green. St Nicholas Hurst parish council meeting. 7.30pm. Hurst Village Halls, School Road, Hurst RG10 0DR. Wokingham Borough Council – Building Control Board. 7pm. Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN Wokingham Without Parish Council meeting. 7.30pm. Howard Palmer Room, St Sebastian’s Hall, Nine Mile Ride RG40 3BA.

To advertise email advertising@wokinghampaper.co.uk A MAN from Wokingham has been convicted of racially or religiously aggravated public order offences. Andrew Michael Blanchard, 32, of Tamar Way, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 13 where he was found guilty of causing racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress in Wokingham on April 9, 2016. He was fined £400, ordered to pay compensation of £100, a surcharge of £40, and costs of £500. Mr Blanchard was also charged with obstructing or resisting a police constable in execution of their duty on the same day. He pleaded guilty to this charge, and was fined £200. A 26-year-old man from Wokingham has been found guilty of racially or religiously aggravated public order offences. Daniel Mark Waddington, of Tamar Way, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 13 where he was found guilty of causing racially or religiously aggravated harassment, alarm or distress in Wokingham on April 9, 2016. He was also found guilty of causing criminal damage to a mobile phone. Mr Waddington was fined £400, ordered to pay compensation of £329.97, and costs of £500. A MAN has been sent to prison for assaulting a woman in Wokingham.

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Liam Alan Turton, 26, of Kirdford, West Sussex, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 13 where he was found guilty of beating the woman on October 3. Mr Turton was committed to prison for 18 weeks, made the subject of a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting the victim until further notice, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £115. A MAN from Woodley has pleaded guilty to stealing from his employer. Andrew David Daniels, 50, of Colemansmoor Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 13 where he admitted stealing cash to the value of £200 from Woodley Goldsmiths on April 13, 2016. Mr Daniels was ordered to carry

A MAN from Twyford has been disqualified from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to drink driving. Matthew Alexander Stuart John Quilter, 29, of Arnside Close, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 12 where he admitted driving in Twyford on November 25 while over the alcohol limit. Mr Quilter was fined £275, ordered to pay a surcharge of £30, and costs of £85. He was disqualified from holding a licence for 20 months. A MAN has been jailed for stealing wedding cards and gift vouchers from a man in Wokingham. Nosagie Odeh, 29, of Princes Gate, High Wycombe, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 9 where he pleaded guilty to stealing four wedding cards, containing vouchers to the value of £80, belonging to a man in Wokingham on November 29, 2015. Mr Odeh was also found guilty of possessing a bag of cannabis in Wokingham on December 8, 2015, a charge which he had denied. He was committed to prison for 12 weeks, ordered to pay

compensation of £80, and pay a surcharge of £80. A MAN from Wokingham has been handed a suspended prison sentence for driving offences. Rupon Miah, 39, of Linnet Walk, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 8 where he pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified on May 19; using a motor vehicle without third party insurance on the same date; and failing to surrender to court on June 13. Mr Miah was given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay a surcharge of £115, and costs of £85. He was also disqualified from holding a licence for a further 18 months. A MAN has been fined £20 for stealing coconut water from a shop in Wokingham town centre. Karl David Manning, 31, of Whitley Wood Road, Reading, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 7 where he admitted stealing wine and coconut water from Co-Op in Market Place on August 10. He also pleaded guilty to failing to surrender to court on November 28, and admitted breaching a court order made by Berkshire Magistrates’ Court on December 16, 2015. For the breach, he was fined £75. For the theft he was fined £20, ordered to pay compensation of £13.98, a surcharge of £30, and costs of £25.

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Tories launch review New gym is ﬁt for action over councillors’ allowances system By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk

THE Convservatives have vowed to clean up the way in which councillors allowances are allocated following the row which led to a panel of independent experts resigning. Last November, the leader of Wokingham Borough Council, Cllr Keith Baker, said that he couldn’t accept the recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) over members expenses. The panel said that no councillor should have more than one special allowance paid. After a named vote – which sees councillors declare if they are for or against the motion – went in favour of Cllr Baker, the IRP resigned en masse. Now, the Tories have vowed to look again at the way in which the scheme works. Earlier this week, Cllr Paul Swaddle, Chairman of the Council’s Constitution Review Working Group (CRWG), revealed he has launched a reexamination of the scheme. He has promised to work with all borough councillors on methods used by the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) to determine how much elected members should receive. Cllr Swaddle said: “It has become clear that the council can’t continue to use the IRP in the way it does to set councillors’ allowances. Residents’ faith in our democratic system is vital for us to do the work that we do. “That’s why I’m pleased that

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my Conservative colleagues agree with me that we urgently need to change how the IRP works to ensure the highest level of openness and transparency.” And this was a view backed by Cllr Keith Baker, Leader of the Council and the Conservative Group. He said: “The IRP needs to be reviewed, and as part of the consultation, Cllr Swaddle will also be looking at the best practice of other councils. It is incredibly important that we get this right and create a robust system that will work for the future.” But the Liberal Democrats argued that the system as it stands should work. Cllr Prue Bray told The Wokingham Paper: “Like everywhere else in the country,

Wokingham Borough Council has an independent panel who make recommendations to the council on the level of councillor pay, which the council then has to vote on. “The only reason there is a need to overhaul the system in Wokingham is that in the past five years the Conservatives have twice voted to award themselves more money than recommended by the independent panel and on both occasions the whole panel has resigned in protest. “The Lib Dems voted against the extra money each time. “This can be sorted out very simply. The Conservatives just have to accept what the panel recommends and stop being so greedy. “It’s their own behaviour that Conservative councillors need to review, not the Independent Remuneration Panel.” And Labour’s Cllr Andy Croy said the system is fine as it is. “The IRP already looks at best practices of other councils. The Tories then voted to reject the IRP’s recommendations which is why the IRP resigned. “The current independent process works perfectly well, it is Tory bloc voting which is dysfunctional. “The Tories are tampering and tinkering with the system purely to save themselves political embarrassment. “Residents will rightly be suspicious of this Trumplike approach to government and I urge them contact their local councillors to make their contempt for this fiddle clear.”

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Woodley Town Mayor, Cllr Jenny Cheng, reads her speech to declare the Gym on the Park open

THE BOROUGH’S newest gym opened for action on Tuesday. Woodford Park Leisure Centre is the home for the new Gym on the Park. To mark the occasion, Woodley Town Mayor Cllr Jenny Cheng cut the ribbon along with Leader of Woodley Council Cllr Keith Baker, Chair of Leisure Services Committee Cllr Bill Soane and Cllr Sam Rahmouni, a member of the council’s Leisure Services Committee. In her speech, Cllr Cheng praised the huge amount of work that has been put in by gym staff, local businesses and tradesmen and the Woodley Town

Council maintenance team to transform this section of the leisure centre from the old Inn on the Park into a superb modern gym and ﬁtness facility. Leisure centre manager Ed Whitesmith added: “Members have been delighted with the fresh, bright environment and range of weights and cardio equipment available, and it’s been great to see trainer Matt Gaeton teaching members how to use equipment and working with members on achieving their goals.” The gym is hosting daily mini-exercise classes to complement zumba, boxercise, circuits and boot camp classes.

Redwood pushes for school funding WOKINGHAM’S MP has said that he is continuing to push the Government for more school funding. John Redwood visited The Forest School in Winnersh on Friday, a day after we revealed that there is a potential £6.5million funding gap in the borough’s schools over the next three years. During his visit, he was taken on a tour by the school’s

head boy and his deputy and, as Mr Redwood noted in his blog, “discussed a wide range of issues about the success of the school and its future prospects” He added: “I explained that I had campaigned in the last Parliament for fairer funding for schools, as places like Wokingham have done poorly out of the grant formula in recent years.

“The government was elected on a promise to reform the grant allocations. “The Secretary of State [for education, MP Justine Greening] announced new proposals for 2018-19. “I am pressing her to go further, as the gap between what we receive and what the best paid schools receive is still very large.”

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Council looking forward to knocking down Peach Street By JOHN WAKEFIELD news@wokinghampaper.co.uk TRAFFIC in Peach Street will go down to a single lane from Monday, February 27 as work to demolish a 1960s row of shops gets underway. Earlier this week, Wokingham Borough Council announced the start date for the work, which will see the replacement of stores from Clintons to just before The Redan pub. The first part of this work will start on Monday, February 13, when contractors Dawnus will close the pavements outside the affected shops. This will then remain closed until Peach Place opens in the autumn of 2018. The single lane closure of Peach Street will last for around 15 weeks and during that time no deliveries will be allowed on the single lane stretch. The council will also close access for vehicles looking to use Luckley Path. Pedestrian crossings will remain at Marks and Spencer’s and Market Place with timings reviewed to ensure the most effective flow of pedestrians and vehicles within the town centre. It is also planned to close the Rose Street footpath alongside the now closed car park which will ultimately become Peach Place. The council said that the work marks a significant step towards a better town centre that will be packed with big

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As you can see, there has been a significant uplift in terraced and semi-detached properties, which means there is greater choice for first time buyers and landlords. So with a combination of realistic pricing and more properties on the market, both first time buyers and landlords alike might be able to pick up a few bargains!

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name and independent shops as well as more high quality places to meet, eat and drink. Wokingham Borough Council’s executive member for planning, regeneration and communities, Cllr Mark Ashwell, said: “The regeneration of our town is really gathering pace and I am looking forward to seeing the back of the old 1960s-style façade at Peach Street. “It has been a long and sometimes rocky road to get here and there is a lot of work to do, but getting bulldozers on site at Peach Place will be an exciting milestone. “And away from the hard hats and hi-vis jackets, we are also working hard to make sure we get the right

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end result in terms of a good mix of exciting shops and restaurants. “We are not quite ready to name names [for Peach Place] yet, but will be ready for some big announcements soon. “The town centre regeneration is building on Wokingham’s strong existing brand. The town centre is at full capacity, with few or no empty units and fierce competition whenever one does become available.” In a recent development, Wokingham Town Business Association (WTBA) was established as an independent group of business and community leaders to promote the town’s interests. Jonathan Holley from

WTBA said: “After many years of planning and consultation it is very exciting to see the next phase of work to rejuvenate the town centre get underway. “As you know, with gain comes pain and the works will undoubtedly cause some uncertainty whilst familiar routes and façades are demolished. “The WTBA asks for the support of the residents and visitors of Wokingham during this time, as we are truly all in this together. “We want to work together with you to help Wokingham through this building stage, to keep businesses thriving and help create a town centre we can all be proud of.”

Breakfast for the future AN insight into 2017 and what the future holds for businesses were shared at the latest Wokingham Positive Difference breakfast. The event, held last Friday at Bearwood Lakes in Sindlesham, saw Keith Penny, Director of PennyMatters give an enlightening presentation. Mr Penny (pictured) has worked in the independent financial market for over 29 years and presented views on how economic growth, inflationary measures, interest rates and political stability are likely to affect the landscape in 2017. The key message was that the UK economy is performing strongly and this will continue into 2017, however the prevailing high degree

of political instability will have an impact. Wokingham Positive Difference is a networking group which brings together business leaders, local government and charities from the Wokingham Borough. At this meeting, representatives from the charity sector were the Berkshire Community Foundation, Involve and Building for the Future. The next breakfast will be on Friday, February 17 at 7.30am when the keynote presentation will cover how crowdfunding can positively impact a business. It will be held at the Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham.  Places cost £16 and can be booked at www.businessbiscotti.co.uk/ wokingham-positive-difference

ELL, it doesn’t seem like two minutes ago that it was Christmas – and now it’s all over! Just before we broke up I was at a local Business Leaders Networking event. Chatting with a Senior Partner of a local Solicitors practice, we got talking about the Wokingham property market. I had just completed my research for next blog article and I would like to share with you the parts of conversation relating to the Wokingham property market. He asked me what my thoughts were about the last half of the year in regard to the Wokingham property market and if there were any great buyto-let deals around. As a Solicitor he had noticed a blip, but things appeared back to normal. In reply I said that, in my view, shrugging off the uncertainty of the initial post-Brexit vote, I have seen an increase in supply and a rise in the number of properties selling at the lower to middle end of the market. This means that both ﬁrst time buyers and buy-to-let landlords have been returning in the last few months – proof the market is beginning to bounce back. So let’s look at the numbers…. In November 2016, according to the three main property portals (Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket) there were a total of 324 properties for sale in Wokingham (within 2 miles of the centre of Wokingham to be exact). In November 2015, there were only 166 properties for sale, a rise of 95%. When I split it down into bedrooms (note things like building plots and part commercial/part residential etc. won’t be in these ﬁgures so the numbers below won’t exactly match up to those in the above paragraph).

Properties on the market in … No. of beds

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Nov 2015

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144

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Semi

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Terraced

+164%

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As the number of Wokingham properties up for sale has soared by 95%, homeowners have become more realistic about how much their homes are worth. This increase in homeowners wanting to sell suggests there is renewed confidence in the Wokingham property market. There are also signs that people are being more realistic about pricing their property. As you can see, there has been a significant uplift in terraced and semi-detached properties, which means there is greater choice for first time buyers and landlords. So with a combination of realistic pricing and more properties on the market, both first time buyers and landlords alike might be able to pick up a few bargains!  If you want to find out more about the Wokingham property market, visit the Wokingham Property Blog www.wokinghampropertyblog.co.uk or email erica.townend@martinco.com Erica Townend is a director and co-owner of the Martin & Co estate agency in Wokingham and has been aligned closely to the world of property for almost 20 years. Opinions expressed in this column are her own.

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TWO men in a boat are attempting to run seven marathons in seven days to raise £10,000 for children’s charities. Paul Smith and David Holby-Wolinski will launch the challenge of their lives on Saturday to help Twyford-based Daisy’s Dream. The charity supports children from across Berkshire and their families through bereavement. Naomi House Children’s Hospice in Winchester will also be benefiting – and Wokingham families can take part in a 3km fun run in Reading’s Green Park on Saturday to see the big-hearted fundraisers off to a great start. If you do go along, you won’t miss the ‘seven in seven’ duo. They will be the ones dressed as Viking sailors, carrying collecting buckets and sail flags and both in one, three-metre Viking ship. They will run the 3km and then disappear over the horizon to complete their first 26.2 miles, finishing in Reading town centre. Over the following six days they will run marathons in Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Reading again and Basingstoke, finishing in Winchester where family, staff and friends of both their chosen charities will join them for the last triumphant

kilometre to Winchester Guild Hall on Friday, February 3. Mr Smith, 35, and 36-yearold Mr Holby are directors at EllisKnight Recruitment in Green Park and keen runners. They are also seasoned charity fundraisers – Mr Holby set a Guinness world record by rowing the equivalent of the distance around the equator on a static rowing machine. It took him two-and-a-half years, rowing six days a week. Next week’s effort is a scaleddown version of a Guinness record attempt in a five-man boat in the Bournemouth marathon last year. The ship ‘setting sail’ on Saturday was made by the textiles department at Basingstoke College of Technology and, although it is impressive, the crew isn’t expecting it to be the most perfect vehicle for speed. Mr Smith told The Wokingham Paper: “As long as we finish the marathons in fiveand-a-half to six hours, that’s fine! “Hopefully it will capture the public’s imagination, which should result in us reaching our fundraising target of £10,000, a lot of pain and probably a few blisters! “Although David and I are both keen runners, this is definitely taking us outside

our comfort zones. The rest period between marathons will be especially important and we don’t have the privilege of having a physio on-hand to give us a sports massage after each run, or a nutritionist to ensure we eat the right food, however, we have bundles of enthusiasm and lots of determination. “We are still a long way from the finish line, but we are already excited at the thought of having lots of people join us for the final 1km and then we can both enjoy a well-earned celebratory drink!”  To donate to Daisy’s Dream visit www.justgiving.com/ 7in7challenge4DaisysDream or text DSYD78 with the amount you would like to donate to 70070.  For Naomi House Children’s Hospice it’s ww.justgiving.com/ pledgeapound2017 or text PAPA91 with the amount you want to give to 70070.  There is no need to register in advance for Saturday’s family run, just turn up by 8.15am and donate some money to the cause. Free parking next to the start / ﬁnish line at Regus Building, Brook Drive, Green Park. Fancy dress is optional, but there will be prizes for the bestdressed individual and family. The event will not be chip-timed but you will receive a ﬁnishers medal and a free banana!

Parish panto heads to the Woods A CATHOLIC church in Wokingham is getting ready to present its annual pantomime. Members of Corpus Christi will be singing and dancing their way across the new stage at Holme Grange School when they perform Babes In The Wood at the end of January. There are just three performances of the fun show which is being held in aid of two charities: Crossroads Care Wokingham and National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS).

Organisers promise plenty of laughs, songs to join in and lots of audience participation. This is the 12th year that members of the Sturges Road church have put on a postChristmas show and they’re hoping that this will be their best yet. There are shows at 2pm and 6pm on Saturday, January 28 and at 2.30pm on Sunday, January 29. Tickets cost £5 and are available by logging on to a special website, parish-panto.eventbrite.co.uk

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Art-lovers and historians are in for a treat. An exhibition opening on Saturday at Reading Museum features the paintings of renowned artist Ray Atkins, whose brush captured the radical changes going on in the town centre during the early ‘70s. SALLY BRYANT ﬁnds out more

AY Atkins, who will be 80 this year, still spends days outside in all weathers working on large-scale paintings. Perhaps the climate is a little kinder to him these days, as ‘home’ is the Haute Garonne in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. But from 1968 until 1974, ‘home’ was Reading and his impressive body of work prompted by the changes going on around him, including the construction of the Inner Distribution Road, is at the heart of the major new exhibition. It showcases 12 expressive paintings, some on public display for the first time, and will run at the museum’s Madejski Art Gallery until May 6. Ray Atkins, who was teaching at the University of Reading during his Reading years, is part of the London School of Artists, which also includes David Hockney, Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Atkins’ style is to paint from direct observation on a monumental scale. And those aspiring to follow in his brushstrokes will be able to learn from the great man himself. Ray Atkins will be giving an art masterclass on Monday. It will run from 10am until 3.30pm and will cost £35 – call (0118) 937 3400 or go to www. readingmuseum.org to find out if there are any easels left. The masterclass is one of a series of talks and workshops on offer linked to the exhibition, which also includes:  Artist Donald Macauley talking about Ray Atkins’ Reading Years, Saturday (Jan 28) from 2.30pm until 3.30pm, £5;  Poetry workshops by Lesley Saunders, 10.30am until 3.30pm, Saturday, February 11 and Friday, February 24;  A two-day mixed media workshop with Cath Baldwin, 10.30am until 3.30pm, Saturday, February 25 and Saturday, March 4, £75 for both days, including materials; Bespoke bookmaking workshop with Joy Frey, 10.30am until 3.30pm, Saturday March 18, £40 including materials,  And handling studio textiles from the museum’s collection, 10.30am until 11.30am on Tuesday, March 21, £5.  For more information or to book, call (0118) 937 3400 or go to www.readingmuseum.org

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Mum weeps for willow after tree chopped from hotel site EXCLUSIVE

By SUE CORCORAN news@wokinghampaper.co.uk A MUM rushed from her home to plead with workmen to stop cutting down a large tree in the neighbouring hotel garden. Sandra Paskins, 37, whose house in Kilowna Close backs onto the Wee Waif Hotel grounds in Charvil, said: “The willow tree was halfway down by time I discovered what was going on. “I went round and asked if they had permission. I thought it was covered under the Tree Preservation Order for the area. They said the tree was dead and told me to look at its bark. But I had seen it in leaf. “I was worried they were going to take all the trees down there.” She now understands that the willow was not part of the preservation order. She believes that three trees on the order were no longer on the Wee Waif land and that they may have been removed some time ago. Wee Waif manager Glyn Carpenter said that the 40ft willow tree was dead and therefore dangerous. “We never take anything down without a real safety reason,” she said. She had no knowledge, over a period of many years, of other trees being removed and she loved the Wee Waif site’s trees.

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Wokingham Borough Council has now issued a new updated tree preservation order. It includes: four willows, three limes and a group of 15 beeches at the Wee Waif, along with a beech in Kilowna Close. The council said they made a significant contribution to the landscape and it was essential they were kept for future generations. They can only be cut down with the council’s written consent. “The vision for Charvil was as a garden suburb. We are between two

major trunk roads (the A4 and Old Bath Road) and we need to preserve the trees,” said Mrs Paskins. Cllr Angus Ross, executive member for the environment on Wokingham Borough Council, said: “We were informed that a tree was removed from the Wee Waif site, the tree in question was not covered by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). “There was concern that further trees would be removed from the site and therefore the council acted upon this and placed a TPO on the remaining trees, with immediate effect.”

Charvil Parish Council chair Chris Drew said: “We have a better idea now of which trees Wokingham Borough has on record. We’re pleased to see the order updated. “Wokingham took their eye off the ball on that site. “Their records were not accurate and therefore the trees were not adequately protected. The new TPO should protect them in the future.” Parish councillors are to check that all Charvil’s significant trees have preservation orders and are accurately recorded in Wokingham’s database.

Freezing temperatures see pipe burst at hotel FREEZING temperatures took their toll when a pipe burst sending water pouring into a 170 seat hotel restaurant just after guests finished their breakfasts. The deluge on Sunday meant The Wee Waif Hotel in Old Bath Road, Charvil near the A4 had to close its restaurant to non-residents. The manager Glyn Carpenter said: “It was after breakfast. The guests had just left the restaurant.

I was called in to see what was happening. “A frozen pipe had burst and water was pouring down from the ceiling – it came through the air conditioning system.” The bar, kitchen and restaurant were flooded. “Specialist extractor equipment has been drying out the carpets. They will probably have to be replaced, along with electrical

equipment in the kitchen. “I spent the whole day ringing people and apologising for cancelling their bookings.

“A lot of people come here for family celebration meals,” she added. Miss Carpenter added: “We’re hoping to reopen as soon as possible.” The 42 bedroom hotel has managed to keep open for guests staying the night, who have been served continental breakfasts in part of the restaurant.

LOCAL organisations and individuals from Woodley’s community have been honoured with grants from Woodley Town Council. Presented at a special ceremony last month, the grants are given to organisations or residents that serve Woodley or benefit the town. Grants are also given to those under 21 who excel in sporting or cultural activities. A spokesperson for the Town Council said: “We are very proud that we have so many wonderful organisations within Woodley that do so much for and in our community and such great sporting talent within our midst.”

Individual grants: William Cowen – GB Gymnastic Tumbling squad. Grant to help cover the cost of GB kit and travelling. Alexander Cowen – GB Gymnastic Tumbling squad. Grant to help cover the cost of GB kit and travelling. Hannah Evans – GB Archery squad. Grant to help cover the cost of travelling to and accommodation at training camps.

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Church aims to help pre-school move A PRE-SCHOOL that has been given notice to leave their home hall, has been offered possible financial help to find a new base by the hall’s owners, St Andrews Church, Sonning. The parish’s vicar, the Revd Jamie Taylor, and lead church warden Perry Mills, met with leaders from the pre-school in Charvil on Tuesday. The parochial church council has told all the users of the Jubilee Hall that they must leave by December this year. The church had projected that if it continued hiring out the hall yearly losses would be £8,000-10,000 for the next five years. Pre-School treasurer Mark Donlan said last week: “I feel

uncertain about the future of the pre-school. “It has nowhere else to go at the moment.” He added that it was difficult to find a new home with the right facilities including for example an outdoor play area. Mr Taylor said: “We had a very constructive meeting with the pre-school chair and treasurer. We heard their concerns. “The decision [to close the hall for hiring] still stands.” Mr Taylor added that it was not for him and Mr Mills to be able to change the decision. He added: “We want to work constructively with them to try and help with any moves they choose to make. They’re going to come up with a list of costings for any potential move.

“As a church council we will consider what we can give in the way of financial assistance to smooth the way for them at any new facility they are able to move to.” The church council had helped Charvil’s guides with a grant for their move to The Pavilion, Charvil. The pre-school said they were not able to release any information about the meeting with the church, as the committee needed to meet first. The pre-school, rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted last June, has served the village since 1964. They say they have done much work with staff and parents to fundraise and take the group from an Ofsted ‘Requires improvement’ rating to a ‘Good’ one.

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Police search for two men after robbery TWO young men are wanted by police following a lunchtime robbery in Winnersh. The attack took place on Sunday around 1.30pm. Thames Valley Police said that the victim was walking down Reading Road, near Westbrook Court, when he was approached by two young men. They stole his mobile phone before running off. The victim was not injured during the incident. Thames Valley Police said that the first offender is a white man, just under 6ft with a slim build and a short beard. He was wearing a light coloured reflective jacket with a fur hood and grey tracksuit bottoms. The second offender is a black man with short black hair and a slim build. He was wearing blue Adidas trainers, tracksuit bottoms with white stripes on the sides and a plain black hooded top. PC Clare Hickman, from Loddon Valley Local CID, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this robbery which left the victim very shaken. “If you have any information which could assist with the investigation and help to bring the offenders to justice, please call Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference 43170020995.”

Classic concert easy like Sunday morning A MORNING of music devoted to classical guitar music from the 20th century takes place at a Crowthorne church on Sunday. The morning concert takes place at St John The Baptist in Waterloo Road from 11.45am. Performed by Anastasiya Kryvanos, it will include music by Heze, Broouwer and Tarrega. Entry is by suggested donation of £5. For more details, log on to www. crowthorneparishchurch.org.uk or call the Church Office on 01344 761521.

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Winners take all WINNERS of festive competitions were recently presented with their prizes. Hare Hatch Sheeplands invited children who took part in colouring contests and Rudolph treasure trails to receive goody bags at a special ceremony. The garden centre also presented a special hamper to Kevin Brown from Twyford Windows. His was the winning bid at the Christmas tree festival at St Mary’s Church in Twyford. The hamper featured goodies on sale at the centre and also gift vouchers for the on site fishmonger, Fish Glorious Fish.

Aldyrngton one of four schools to see class sizes expanded By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk

WOKINGHAM Borough Council has published proposals for the expansion of four primary schools, despite concerns over their suitability. The four schools include Aldryngton and Loddon primary schools in Earley and Highwood and Beechwood primary schools in Woodley. Last week, Aldryngton was the scene of an horrific accident involving a car and two five-year-olds. The youngsters were pinned against a telephone box by the entrance road to the school on Silverdale Road. One of the pupils was airlifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford for treatment, with the other taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. WOKINGHAM- WE NEED YOU! Cllr Charlotte Haitham Taylor, executive member for children’s services, said the council has been trying hard to help those affected by the accident. She said: “We offered our support to the school, and are very confident that they are managing this situation in the WOKINGHAM’S newest registered charity WOKINGHAM IN NEED was best interests of their pupils and wider launched in September 2015 with the grand opening of new kitchen facilities school community. (following the successful wet room installation), at the Salvation Army Church and “It is anticipated that planning consent Community Centre, Sturges Road, Wokingham. for the proposed expansion (if approved) Founded by local resident Sue Jackson, the aim of

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will include a condition that a travel plan is agreed by the council. However, there has been no history or previous incidents suggesting that child safety needs to be improved at Aldryngton Primary School. The incident that happened last week was not at the school entrance or on school property.” A meeting tonight of Wokingham Borough Council’s Executive committee, will also answer two questions relating to plans to expand Aldryngton. Both relate to a strategy report and the members of the public asking the questions want to know if the decision to increase the number of school places from September is based on correct information. And the plans have also been featured on BBC and ITV news programmes. It is proposed that the Aldryngton should be expanded to all two classes per year. If approved by the executive, then the capacity of the school will be increased from 315 pupils to 420, with up to 60 pupils per year.

A similar plan is proposed for Beechwood Primary and Highwood Primary, while Loddon Primary would be increased to 90 pupils per year. The Council is convinced that the plans to increase capacity at Aldryngton will be safe and appropriate exploratory work has been carried out. Mrs Haithham Taylor said: “The council commissioned two separate traffic consultants reports during 2016 to explore the impact that the proposed expansion would have on local traffic. Both reports concluded that there would be no recognised impact on the wider area due to the relatively small increase in traffic caused by the expansion. “The expectation is that the majority of pupils will walk to school as the need for places comes from families in the catchment area for this school. Not expanding the school could result in children from the catchment area travelling further to a non-local school.” n What do you think? Send your views to letters@wokinghampaper.co.uk

Train slipstreams can be a danger AN INVESTIGATION into a frightening incident at Twyford station has flagged up a potential danger for train users with wheelchairs or pushchairs, writes Sally Bryant. In April last year a teenaged girl in a wheelchair was pulled to the edge of Platform 4 and the wheelchair glanced the wagons of a passing freight train. The last contact pushed the wheelchair away from the edge of the platform and the girl escaped with a minor foot injury. But the report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) released on Thursday last week underlines the accident happened because the freight train’s slipstream, combined with the wind, generated an aerodynamic force which was able to overcome the brakes on the wheelchair. And that conclusion has prompted a statement from Simon French, chief inspector of rail accidents, to ensure others travelling by train are aware of what can happen.

He said: ““This distressing accident has highlighted the fact that even slow moving trains can cause significant airflows on station platforms. Passengers should be aware that such airflows can move wheeled transport and take particular care when travelling. “We have recommended that the rail industry takes steps to promote a greater public awareness of the potential hazards from train slipstreams. We have also made a number of recommendations relating to the way that the industry manages aerodynamic risk in stations.” The incident at Twyford station happened on the morning of April 7 last year. The girl and her mother were waiting to catch a train on the platform. The wheelchair was stationary, behind the yellow line painted on the platform, and with the wheels parallel to the railway tracks. It was positioned next to the girl’s mother, who had applied the brakes.

As a result of the investigation, the RAIB has made five recommendations. One is to the Rail Delivery Group to inform the public of the potential hazards from train slipstreams and the need to apply brakes and keep a hold of wheelchairs and pushchairs when non-stopping trains pass through stations. Two recommendations are made to the Rail Safety and Standards Board; one to investigate measures to improve the safety of wheelchair and pushchair users at railway stations, and the second to change the Railway Group Standard which specifies when a station operator must carry out a formal assessment of the risks from passing trains. Two recommendations are also made to Great Western Railway, to continue its current work to risk-assess the platforms for which it is responsible, and to ensure that warnings of passing trains provided to station users are timely and effective.

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Grazeley pledge is a promise too soon LAST WEEK we warned that plans to build 15,000 homes in Grazeley were leaked because of fears that the council will present them not as a document for discussion, but as a fait accompli. This week, we learn that one of the candidates standing in the Emmbrook by-election will be campaigning in favour of dumping a new town on the borough. So in the space of a few weeks, we’ve gone from the proposals being leaked to the media and councillors refusing to go on Radio Berkshire to talk about it to becoming a bargaining chip for a candidate in a by-election. It looks like the council’s ruling party are determined to press ahead with presenting Grazeley as a cure-all for the borough’s housing needs. But as with all snake oil salesmen, there are those Jeremiahs who counsel against it, which is what John Redwood appears to be doing. We are, as a paper, politically neutral. We will not tell you how to vote, just to get out there and express your democratic right to choose who represents you on the borough council. When the people of Emmbrook go into the polling station, they must do so weighing up all the claims of all the candidates. But is it right for candidates to say I’m a NIMBY, we’ll push the problem on to someone else? And is it right for candidates to campaign for something that doesn’t officially exist? Only you can decide.

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Council must challenge Government over housing In Councillor Christopher Bowring’s letter of 12 January he described the basic government methodology to determine the so called Objectively Assessed Need (OAN) for future housing as both “contentious” and “flawed” and then goes on to refer to the outcome as “a very unfair assessment”. I agree wholeheartedly with these comments and they match with my view expressed in your paper recently. However, where Christopher and I digress fundamentally is that he goes on to advocate that pressing ahead with planning to achieve these flawed figures is a sensible way forward. I would contend that WBC should be challenging this government led process both through our local MPs and through the collective bodies representing local authorities. Merely to accept such a flawed process and the inevitable damage and distress that will be caused across Berkshire as an inevitable result does not seem to suggest that WBC has the best interests of its residents at heart. The scale of development now envisaged across Berkshire broadly amounts to the equivalent of an additional Wokingham and Bracknell Borough combined by 2030. As well as this, WBC continually appears to imply that this is the minimum development to be expected and that there is the potential for much more either in the next few years or after the present Local Plan targets expire. This places tremendous pressure on all our transport infrastructure, power and water supplies, education, health and social services as well as our local environment. I have yet to see any proposals which come close to planning for these outcomes and all residents of Berkshire will suffer and not just those locally affected by new housing. Surely WBC needs to take the OAN figures, which Christopher already recognises as flawed, as just one of a range of possible outcomes of a predict and provide approach to planning. What is vital is to look at just what level of development it is realistic to accommodate across Berkshire and to plan properly for this and then defend those proposals. The country is now at a huge turning point with Brexit and it is unreasonable to assume that the recent past will continue unchanged as appears to be the logic of the flawed OAN methodology described by Christopher. John Redwood in his blog (as per your article on the same date) appears to agree and suggests that “the council should start to review the demand for housing rather than looking to build more homes” as well as pointing out the impact of government policies on reducing immigration. John also points out the tremendous difficulties and expense in the so called Grazeley Garden Village project of improving the already congested A33 and M4J11 sufficiently to accommodate the traffic from an additional 15,000 more homes and indeed calling for this to be done in advance of any new housing. I trust that WBC will now rise to the enormous challenges ahead. Dave Green, Lower Earley

Trump’s hit a nerve Love him or hate him, Donald Trump’s inaugural speech hit a nerve! He stated that a nation exists to serve its citizens. Further every decision he makes will be made to benefit American Workers and American families. He will no longer accept politicians, who are all talk and no action. Simply put, he is putting America First. When I first stood for election in Arborfield 20 odd years ago, in my first leaflet, I promised I would put Arborfield first, second and third; I have kept that promise. Some I have won and some I have lost. I have, however, never lost sight of the mandate that I was and am elected to serve all my residents whether they supported me or not. Compare that with the Conservative run Wokingham Borough Council. It’s an autocratic, closed and secret regime, with a

Town centre is looking like a disaster area

With the town centre looking like a third world disaster area, even greater traffic chaos looming and an almost certain hike in Council Tax charges on the horizon, isn’t it about time our arrogant,

self-serving borough councillors stopped squabbling, sticking knives in each others’ backs, get a grip and start acting in the best interests of the borough and its residents who, if the ‘Your

blatant distrust of its residents! It has covertly and massively increased the number of houses that we are committed to build in the Borough every year for the next 20 years. It has clandestinely taken the lead in planning to build more than 15,000 houses in Grazeley. In addition, it has agreed with Bracknell, Reading and West Berks Councils to build in Wokingham any shortfall that they may have in meeting their housing numbers. It has said that will be done on any land that is not protected – whatever that means. Perhaps if it’s green it’s OK for development. This despicable behaviour is not limited to development but transcends all the work of the Council – for example the Council Leader Keith Baker overruled the Independent Remuneration Panel recommendation on member pay to further enrich his acolytes and was supported by the Conservative Group. The contempt for residents becomes much more apparent. My postbag has highlighted the secret way this Conservative Council works. The Coombes school in Arborfield was an internationally acclaimed school, but it recently failed an Ofsted inspection. As a direct result of this failure the school was put into special measures; it will now have to become an academy. The Executive Member for Children’s Services Councillor, Charlotte Haitham Taylor, was well aware of this developing, but she never brought it to my attention. Are there any other schools within the Borough in the same position with the Ward Members being kept in the dark? I wonder! I expect all the residents of Wokingham Borough have similar experiences to us in Arborfield on highways. Building in Arborfield Garrison has turned our roads into mud tracks. It is only necessary to drive around the garrison. I warn you that it may be necessary to have an off-road vehicle! Having got that off-road look then the next challenge is getting out of Arborfield. The Shinfield Eastern relief road (scheduled to be open last summer) remains a shamble with traffic lights that massively delay motorists. When the A327

Letters’ pages of The Wokingham Paper are anything to go by, are finding them increasingly simply unfit for purpose. J W Blaney, Wokingham

is closed, the diversion routes suffer from delays caused by traffic lights. Barkham Road has traffic lights planned for 13 weeks. Unexpected random traffic lights pop up everywhere in the Garrison, Hyde End and many other unexpected places. Sindlesham Bridge has its open/closed moments. A series of accidents on Mole Road due to icy conditions and a seriously damaged road surface on the tight bends only add to the overall chaos. Plans for making the route safer for children walking to the Coombes and the new Bohunt School have been ignored. Emails on all these Highways concerns sent to Cllr Malcolm Richards, the Executive Member for Highways are ignored and not even acknowledged. No surprise there. After all its only residents that are being inconvenienced and frustrated! It is fascinating to note that the Council is planning a workshop for Parish and Town Councils this month to discuss strategic highway planning for the next 20 years. If the Council cannot manage the day-to-day working of our roads currently and for the benefit of our residents what chance has a 20-year strategy got? With all the housing to which this Conservative administration is committed, it can only get much, much worse! Gary Cowan, Independent Borough Councillor for Arborfield

The DIY waste charge I am extremely disappointed and somewhat alarmed to read the very negative comments from Wokingham Conservative Councillor Angus Ross in last weeks newspaper following our call for the charging of DIY Household waste disposal to stop immediately. Cllr Ross confuses “non-household waste” with DIY household waste. The Department for Communities and Local Government has clearly indicated that charging for DIY household waste disposal may be illegal. Any Council who has been advised that their

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Send your thoughts to letters@wokinghampaper.co.uk charging arrangement may be illegal would take the issue much more seriously than the sheer confused nonsense provided within their press release. We have asked for further clarity from the Council and await their reply. Cllr Ross should be standing up for local residents instead of criticising someone who has brought this issue to his attention. The Conservatives in Wokingham are letting down residents who want to do their own DIY. Cllr Ross should reconsider his position and get on the side of residents and oppose any charges for DIY Household waste disposal. Cllr Clive Jones Lib Dem lead member for the Environment Councillor for Hawkedon ward Wokingham Borough Council

School funding As an Emmbrook resident, I was interested to read the claim by the Conservative by-election candidate that school investment is up. As a governor of Emmbrook Secondary School for over seven years, I know that the school’s funding from the local authority, excluding the well-overdue building work now going on, is around £200,000 down from 2014/15, and is scheduled to fall by a total of half a million pounds (or around 16%) over the next two years. The Government’s Fairer Funding proposals would indicate a cut of a further 4%. New buildings are nice, but we need to be able to afford to pay teachers to teach in them. Helen Belcher, Wokingham

Congestion in the borough You report in your edition of January 19 that Mr Redwood is meeting Wokingham Borough Council regarding traffic congestion in the Borough. Let us hope he remembers to point out the following while the town centre development closes one lane of traffic along Peach Street for 15 weeks. To reduce the length of time allowed for pedestrians to cross at the four crossing points affected by the closure and to reduce the frequency that the lights turn to red on each of these crossings. To close the exit from Luckley Path on to Peach Street. At the mini-roundabout by the Dukes Head, to ban traffic turning right from Denmark Street into Langborough Road, so that this traffic is directed past the station, emphasising the need for his recalibration of the new lights by the level crossing. This may increase the flow of traffic along Peach Street, which with two lanes is already a bottleneck, so that somebody coming home from work does not find themselves still stuck under the Coppid Beach flyover when it is time for them to go to work the following morning. Robin Pla‫מּ‬, via email

Share our memorial ﬁlm The theme for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday 27 January is ‘How can life go on?’, raising challenging questions for individuals, communities and nations in the aftermath of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides. At around 6,000 events taking place across the country, people will reflect upon the horrors of the past and remember those who were killed, while honouring all those who survived and went on, with bravery, to rebuild their lives. Every January, when we listen to the testimony of survivors, we don’t just learn a little more about the darkest chapters of human history, we are also reminded of where hatred and bigotry can lead if left unchallenged and unchecked. Today, that lesson is more important than ever, which is why I urge you to attend an event in your community, listed here www. hmd.org.uk. This Holocaust Memorial Day, let’s learn from the lessons of the past to create a safer, better society. You can play your part by watching our film on howcanlifegoon.hmd.org.uk and sharing it on social media. Olivia Marks-Woldman, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust

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Rome was most certainly not built in a day: why Green candidate will not stand in Emmbrook An 87% majority for the Conservative run Wokingham Borough Council is undeniably impressive. It must have taken hard graft to achieve. But with great power, comes great responsibility. What has been done with that majority? When Conservative Cllr Cowan wrote that the local Conservative ruling majority had become an ‘autocratic, closed and secret regime, with a blatant distrust of its residents’, it doesn’t come as a surprise to many Wokingham residents at all. The controversial yet popular Hare Hatch Sheeplands Garden Centre has gained over 12,000 unique signatures before for a petition; completely ignored of course by the council. Concerns raised by constituents about Elm Field have gone unnoticed (watch the three-hour extra ordinary meeting from 2014 https://youtu.be/ oAa7QcuUaZc). Plans for Peach Place are going ahead despite concerns over available parking during the build. The joint venture with Reading Borough Council to build a new car park on popular green space in Reading will not resolve traffic congestion when Winnersh park and ride goes unused. Even here in Emmbrook residents clearly still feel frustrated with the Matthewsgreen Farm redevelopment where 760 new homes are being built. Heavy traffic is being directed right past their doors with some construction work happening overnight with little to no prior warning for the residents to prepare, probably because the council knows they will kick up a fuss. It is quite easy to build up an idea of why so many people get frustrated with this council and the way it is operating like a private members club. Of course, this Remoaner is likely to be ignored for the time being. The only way to make any real change to the situation is to educate residents on these issues as best we can and let them decide for themselves at the ballot box. Unfortunately for us, the residents of Wokingham, we have no elections in 2017 to express such a distaste for the

way in which WBC operates. But Rome wasn’t built in a day. We are prepared to play the slow game, if necessary, to take down any regime that does not aim to represent the will of its people. And please, no cheap slurs about getting over the referendum. There is a chance to take back control of WBC (see what I did there) but it will take time. All seats will have to be contested before or during the 2020 General Election. The first will be here in Emmbrook during a byelection on February 17. We have seen two elections here in the past 12 months. The first, a by-election, won by 21 votes and the other last May by 13. I stood in the later election, gaining 119 votes. Above the national average for a Green I might add. Therefore, I feel I hold the balance of power. Bringing 119 (seemingly new) voters in to local politics is no mean feat. I sit here pondering the many ways this could play out. For clarity, my party, the Green Party, have not (at the time of writing) yet decided if they are to support a candidate in this by-election. The only certainty is that as Wokingham Green Party’s election officer, I know I will not be standing in this election. This is due to a number of reasons, not least to do with the rare opportunity that lies before us. Emmbrook is arguably the most marginal seat in Wokingham, so it seems fitting for it to become the foundations of our new Rome. Indeed it is true that for this to succeed it would take a small swing of voters to step in the right direction. I realise that for this to happen, I would have to convince a younger generation of voters to vote Lib Dem. I hope I am making this clear. I am willing to sabotage the byelection just to spite the Tories. This is in no way an attack on Kevin Morgan, the Tory candidate. Not personally. His leaflet suggests he would support the Grazeley homes development, stating that ‘enough is enough’ for developments in Emmbrook. If only the Tories had an 89% majority to stop the awful

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things that the 87% Tory led council are doing. I simply do not wish to see anyone propping up a Borough Council that does not seek to represent the interests of its residents. Again, the Green Party have not yet decided on whether they will support another party or not for the Emmbrook by-election. But my mind is made up. I will be supporting Imogen Shepherd-Dubey for the Liberal Democrats in the Emmbrook byelection and I sincerely hope you do too. I therefore also call upon the Wokingham Labour Party to withhold their candidate from this by-election in order to further ensure the success of Imogen as the ‘pro-alternative’ candidate. If there are any more resignations before the end of the year, they will be duly welcomed. Assuming of course that this plan works, the council would have a consistency of 85% Tory and 15% Other or a ratio of 46:8 if you will. It is a minor change in the short term, it is all we can do. For now. If this is successful, I challenge other parties to work together, progressively, to take down this Tory Mafia den. The Greens have spoken of the Progressive Alliance before, standing to one side to achieve a common aim: less Tories in power. The parliamentary by-election in Richmond is a pertinent example of how this can be successful. In total, analysing the last result in each contested WBC seat, 12 seats could have been won by a non-Conservative if parties did not contest each others seats. Here are some of the seats that could have swung another way: 2020 Bulmershe and Whitegates 27 votes - Lib Dem support Labour 2020 Charvil - 12 votes - Labour supports Independent 2020 Evendons - 112 - Labour supports Lib Dem 2020 Maiden Erlegh - 408 - Lib Dem supports Labour (returning the favour) 2019 Bulmershe and Whitegates 423 votes - Lib Dem supports Labour 2019 Emmbrook - 425 votes Green and Labour supports Lib Dem

2019 Hawkedon - 679 votes Green and Labour supports Lib Dem (returning the favour) 2019 Twyford - 71 votes - Green supports Lib Dem 2019 Winnersh - 416 votes Labour supports Lib Dem 2018 Hawkedon - 63 votes - Lib Dem supports Labour (in return for future support) 2018 Maiden Erlegh - 543 votes Labour supports Lib Dem (in return for future support) 2018 Shinfield South - 538 votes Lib Dem supports Green (with much work required) This has not been discussed between any political parties in Wokingham as of yet. It is simply an example of what can be achieved if we put aside our minor differences. However, I do call for these discussions between Wokingham Green, Labour and Lib Dem parties to take place over the coming years. The changes above give the council a ratio of 34:20 by 2020. Finding 7 more seats out of the substantial majorities some councillors sit on is tough. Labour will be owed a small debt should so much of their support be thrown towards some second place Lib Dems and it may be possible to identify by-elections or other seats which Green and Lib Dem support can return the favour. It may be that any defending Labour seat will not be contested by the left. It may be that many sitting Tories will retire in the coming years from political life and thus open up opportunities to continue to chip away. Still, going from 46:8 to 34:20 in three years wouldn’t be bad progress. It would certainly put the council in a much healthier position than it is now, with a proper opposition to stick up for residents and hold the council accountable. If we are willing to work together, to build a better Rome, remember that it was not built in a day. Like any journey in life, it starts with a first step. I sincerely hope that the Emmbrook by-election can be the first brick towards a brighter Rome. David Robert Worley, Emmbrook resident

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK Something different this week. Reader Alf Chapman writes: “ I have a photograph of an end of war 1945 Havelock Road street party and I was wondering if anyone out there can put some names to faces.” Alf has listed the people he already knows, can you help with the others? 1=Ronnie Rowe – 2=Kenny Rowe. 3=Mrs Sadler 4=Charlotte Rowe (Ellis) 5=Rene Rowe/Alyes 6= Gretchen Hewett 8=Lillian Hazelwood 9=Margaret (Nan) Chapman 10=Kath Ellis 11=Dennis Hazelwood 12= Reg Bromley 13=Bessie Bromley 14= Mr Nightingale 15=Bill Nightingale 17= Mrs Buck 18= Nobby Chapman 19= Lydia Emsley 20=John Emsley 21=Mrs Westlake 22= Phyllis Lawrence 23=Joan Hazelwood – 25=Lil Purnell (Wyles) – 26=Mrs Purnell We love receiving your pictures for this slot – send them to news@ wokinghampaper.co.uk

Nellie Williams www.nelliepompoms.co.uk Brrrrrrr! That’s the ﬁrst word I have been uttering in the morning as it has been so cold recently! Taking the dog out for a walk ﬁrst thing has been very chilly but it needs to be done and, while I would rather be tucked up cozy underneath my duvet (or juvet as Granny used to call it), the dog really appreciates it and it gets me going in the morning. Coffee is another thing that gets me going and keeps me going throughout the day so when I heard that my dear friend Mungo of Black Mountain Roast had died suddenly I was knocked sideways, hence no column last week. Some of you may have met him when he came to Brown Bear Bakery last year with his coffee, his Espresso Marmalade made by Passion Preserves of Hay on Wye and Espresso Martini chocolate bar (a devilish blend of Espresso, Chase Vodka and Nom Nom chocolate) so will know what I mean when I say a light has gone out.

Creators and makers Last week I was up at Olympia at Top Drawer and met many fabulous creators and makers, I was a little star struck when I met Keith Brymer Jones who you may well know from the telly and I am pleased to hear that the The Great Pottery Throw Down is returning to our screens soon. I do enjoy good fun telly and this is certainly it. On the train there and back I was in a carriage with a girl who was off to look at her wedding dress and a group of excited schoolchildren off on a day trip. I do enjoy train travel for the people watching and wondering what sandwich people have got in their lunch bag!

Gripping telly I am gripped by Unforgotten which has been on ITV on a Thursday, the cast is a strong one and the plot is a web of deceit and secrets so I am racking my brains to work out the ending. I am not one for box sets and cult TV as I much prefer a drama or book adaptation so I settled down to watch Apple Tree Yard on Sunday having heard good things about the book. Blimey, it turned very harrowing towards the end and I was glad I told my youngest that it was not suitable viewing. The husband in Apple Tree Yard is a barrister in Unforgotten and was also the vicar in Home Fires so he has been busy with career changes!

Mocks It’s mocks in our house so my middle child was last seen with her nose in an old test paper, I will be glad when it’s all over but, of course, that means that the GCSEs are next up which is a testing time (if you pardon the pun) for every family. This is the second time that we will have gone through them so by the time our youngest does her exams we will be only too pleased to see the back of them! I’m old enough to say I did ‘O’ Levels and the time after them and before results really was the time of my life.

Food, glorious food I spent a very pleasant hour in the Marlow FM studio at the beginning of the week talking about one of my favourite subjects, food. I am particularly fond of cold weather and comfort food so have been enjoying hearty stews and casseroles, soups and crumpets. As much as I love a hot buttered crumpet and a cup of tea there really is nothing better on a crumpet than Marmite. Love it or hate it it’s one of my favourites and I have also been known to have it on Malt Loaf, toasted tea cakes and apples. Apples? Yes! It’s got a distinct ﬂavour to it and was one of those things I enjoyed about boarding school. That, as well as sausages and marmalade – brought bang up-to-date with Mungo’s Espresso Marmalade.

TONY JOHNSON Oh dear — not Emmbrook again

S far as I know, Chris Singleton is a loyal, honourable man and in good health. Meticulous, polite and well reasoned, in the past seven years this man has given much of his life over to public service as an elected Borough Councillor. Which is why it comes as somewhat of a surprise that he should have resigned his seat, triggering yet another election in strife-torn Emmbrook.

Do Emmbrook councillors know their place?

There was a news story in this paper about the opening of a SANG (park-like area) down at the end of the Old Forest Road (December 22, 2016). Not one, two or even three, but four Emmbrook councillors were proud to feature in the picture, along with the regional MD for Bovis – the lead developer on Matthewsgreen Farm. If the councillors had had the wit to look at the ward boundaries, they might have seen that the SANG isn’t in Emmbrook, it’s in Winnersh. The Executive Member who was present should have known better, as should the journalist who wrote the newspaper headline. But perhaps the dearth of “good news” in Emmbrook is what makes Tory politicians grab for any straws they can, even if they’re in a neighbouring parish. Unless of course these “straws” are actually a land grab – to sweep the Millennium Arboretum and Winnersh Allotments into Emmbrook’s domain too? It’s certainly got at least one neighbouring councillor “annoyed”.

A solid record of underachievement

In Emmbrook, there have been three issues (among many others) that have given residents cause for concern:  The size and location of the high rise

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buildings on Bovis’ Matthewsgreen development  The route of the North Wokingham Distributor Road (NWDR)  The repeated flooding of Emmbrook Road as it passes under the railway bridge However hard they’ve tried, Emmbrook’s Borough Councillors have failed.  Failed to limit those “four storey” buildings.  Failed to deliver the NWDR route that residents voted for.  Failed to keep the road from flooding. But the Town Centre Regeneration is under new management and now starting to go well I’m told.

Please! No more dodgy election leaﬂets

During the Emmbrook Town Councillor election of February 2016, there were complaints from opposition politicians about one of the Conservative election leaflets. In April 2016, just before the borough elections, this commentator suggested the politicians try and do a bit better with their communications — especially in Emmbrook. Did they listen? Did they get the point? Did they heck. For Emmbrook, the first leaflet in May was incorrect (Liberal Democrat). The next leaflet which pointed this out was both incorrect and misleading (Conservative). The third leaflet was factually correct. Almost. This all led to more politicians complaining about each other’s leaflets, election communications or behaviour. Allegedly. But we’re “Wokingham washes whiter”, so the details of the complaints haven’t been released. Officially. So, if you get any dodgy leaflets this time round, send them in to us and we’ll send them in (to WBC) and send them up (maybe).

Unfortunate or careless?

Having one borough councillor resign is unfortunate. Two resignations is serious. Perhaps the Conservative leadership might want to consider what it takes to retain councillors rather than lose them? When one considers the track record of Emmbrook’s borough councillors, whoever is elected needs to remember that they’re there to serve the public. The poor achievements of the past aren’t good enough and we’re all too aware of the challenges that face us today – council budget, education, transport, housing, social care etc, etc. The electorate deserves better.

The Acton Diet: “Mushroom Management” doesn’t help COMMUNICATIONS between elected borough councillors for Emmbrook and their residents had become so bad that the local resident associations had to remind councillors that their job was to work for the electorate as well as to keep the electorate informed. One recalls that when one Emmbrook councillor tried to “inform the electorate” last year on BBC local radio, he did it in a way which earned him a warning from the show’s presenter. When he didn’t improve his behaviour, the presenter switched the councillor’s microphone off. One’s own experiences on the same show tell me that one’s kept waiting in reception a lot, also that it’s difﬁcult to get the points across that one wanted to make. This should be taken as a wake-up call to improve rather than an opportunity to complain about shabby treatment or try to browbeat and bully BBC staff afterwards. caveat.lector@icloud.com

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Rotary’s open evening will help Air Ambulance Easthampstead Rotary Club

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NEXT Monday (January 30), at the Coppid Beech Hotel in Bracknell, Thames Valley Air Ambulance will be talking about the life-saving service the team provides across Berkshire and beyond. Treating accidents at home or at work; dealing with sporting or traffic emergencies; providing inter-hospital transport of patients and equipment. The hotel hosts the Easthampstead Rotary Club with members from Bracknell, Wokingham and surrounding towns and villages. TV Air Ambulance will also be presented with a cheque for £2,750 as the principal beneficiary of the Winter Fayre & Fashion Show organised by Easthampstead Rotary Club last October. This featured catwalk shows by local online French fashion design house Captain Tortue, a book-signing by local-born author Jon Blake and over 30 stalls offering fashion, food and festive gifts. Easthampstead Rotary members have fun hosting speakers on a range of topics, visiting sites of interest locally and abroad, organising fundraising events and helping others - young and old; fighting disease and poverty; and galvanising action in the face of a disaster at home or anywhere in the world. Do come along next Monday to the Coppid Beech, John Nike Way, Bracknell RG12 8TF. Free parking is available and the meal costs just £15 per person payable at the door. Simply contact Easthampstead Rotary by Saturday, with the names of those attending. Email: rotaryattend@gmail.com PETER VON BERGEN

WOKINGHAM Horticultural Association held its 63rd Annual General Meeting at the Bradbury Centre on the evening of Tuesday, January 10. WHA Vice-Chairman, Lindsey Payne, was elected to chair the meeting and welcomed all attendees. WHA President Richard Gillings and Cllr Peter Lucey, who was standing in for Vice President Cllr Gwynneth Hewetson (Wokingham Town Mayor), attended, along with 52 members. Lindsey Payne thanked outgoing President, Richard Gillings, for his work for the Association during his term of ofﬁce, and especially for competing on behalf of WHA at two annual Daffodil Society Shows in April last year. He won at both RHS Wisley and Warwick and has presented his silver medal from Wisley to the WHA. Jenny Gilbert was unanimously elected to the position of President. She has been a WHA member for 46 years, and for 44 of those she served on the committee. Nigel Booth,

Wokingham Litter Heroes THE Wokingham Litter Heroes are still out and about despite the cold weather that is currently upon us. Thankfully the amount of litter we are finding at the moment is less than the summer months but a quick pick is always required to rescue the stray Coke cans that couldn’t find a bin. If you are still looking for a New Year’s Resolution then I suggest you become a Wokingham Litter Hero. Over the past couple of years we have found that picking up litter in our town is really rewarding and gives you a sense of pride for where you live. It still gives me great happiness to look back over a litter-free park or street knowing that more people will now be able to enjoy it. Keep your eyes out for opportunities to join us on the Big Litter Pick that takes place across the borough in on the first weekend of April. These are great events to meet like-minded people and give the town a good old-fashioned spring clean. For more information on the litter pick and how to get involved then find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ WokinghamLitterHeroes or you can email andrew@wokinghamlitterheroes.uk ANDREW LE BREUILLY

West Forest Townswomen’s Guild FORTY four members of the West Forest Toenswomen’s Guild met in December for our Christmas meeting. A celebratory drink of mulled wine was served and after a warm welcome from the chairman we were entertained by the local poet, Jean Hill, who read a selection of her work giving a lighthearted introductory background to each piece. Her poetry was very thought provoking, an

The Wokingham Horticultural Society committee. Back row, from left: Trish Matthews of Thrive, Lindsey Payne, Dennis Artus, Rachael Norwood, Josie Lawrence, Lavinia Rushworth, Nigel Booth, Penny Cooper, Cllr Peter Lucey, Jenny Gilbert, Ruth Lambert, Sheila McKeand. Front row: Pat Chinneck and Pauline MacBrayne

Penny Cooper and Lavinia Rushworth were elected to the Management Committee. After a break for refreshments members were impressed by an extremely interesting and informative illustrated presentation by Trish Matthews about her work at Thrive. Thrive is a national charity which uses

excellent mix and very much enjoyed by all and it added a seasonal touch to the evening. Since the previous meeting in November, a delicious Christmas buffet supper had been served by the Social and Fund Raising Committee and several members had been to the Bath Christmas Market and the Carol Service in Chichester Cathedral which was attended by Princess Anne, our patron. In addition there had been a coffee morning, a visit to the local theatre and a variety of other group activities. Members were served refreshments with the customary mince pies before the remainder of the business was concluded. We hold our meetings in Emmbrook Village Hall on the third Monday of the month and new members are always welcome. For further

gardening as a therapy to bring about positive changes in the lives of people living with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated or vulnerable. Thrive has four regional centres nationally, and Trish works locally at the Trunkwell Garden Project based at Beech Hill, near Grazeley.

information ring Liz on 0118 978 3585 or Terry on 0118 978 4844

Wokingham Evening Townswomen’s Guild OUR Christmas meeting got off to a good start with a glass of festive mulled wine. We joined other local organisations and decorated a Christmas tree which were on display at the Rose Street Methodist Church. They provided a wonderful display for those who visited and monies raised supported local charities. Brenda Milton then demonstrated how we could make a Christmas decoration with greenery from the garden. Members then

WHA’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 14, at 7.45pm at the Bradbury Centre. Paolo from Franchi seeds will speak about ‘Italy from Seed to Plate’ and will be bringing seeds for sale.  For more information about Thrive, visit www.thrive.org.uk and for WHA, visit www.w-h-a.org.uk

produced their own arrangements which they took home to proudly display on their Christmas tables. Each month we have a competition and December’s was for a wrapped Christmas present for an elderly lady or man. The beautifully wrapped presents were then delivered to Suffolk Lodge care home in Wokingham and distributed to their residents on Christmas Day. My first year as Chairman will come to an end in March 2017 but I am without a vice chairman which in time may force us to close. We are a very friendly group but we do need new members. So please come along to our next meeting or find out more about us by contacting Jill on 0118 989 2649. JULIA TREDWELL

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EXUAL harassment is unacceptable behaviour of a sexual nature or behaviour based on someone’s sex. This includes unwanted comments or inappropriate touching. Sexual harassment by pupils or teachers should be reported to the head teacher. Sexual harassment by a teacher is gross misconduct and could lead to the teacher’s dismissal. Some schools might deal with sexual harassment by pupils as if it were bullying. Sex discrimination applies to both girls and boys. If your child has been sexually discriminated against at school, for example, your daughter is not allowed to do technology just because she is a girl, get advice about what action you can take. A pupil may be a victim of racial abuse and violence from other pupils, either on the school premises or on the way to or from school. Parents should bring all incidents to the head teacher’s attention. Headteachers can regulate pupils’ behaviour off school premises if

this is reasonable. Schools should have clear policies and should take positive steps to discourage race discrimination and stop attacks. You may want to tell the police if your child is being assaulted. It is against the law for any school or provider of education, including colleges, to discriminate against disabled pupils. This includes pupils who are applying to attend. These are in addition to their duties towards pupils with special educational needs. LEAs must make schools accessible. It is against the law for a school, college or local education authority to discriminate against pupils who are lesbian or gay or who are the children of lesbian or gay parents. It is against the law to prevent a pupil taking part in a residential trip because he is perceived as gay. Bullying lesbian or gay pupils, or pupils who are perceived to be, is illegal. This applies to

all schools, including faith schools. If your child has suffered abuse because of sexual orientation you can report it to the police as a hate crime. It is against the law for a school, college or local education authority to discriminate against a pupil or against the parents of a pupil because of their religion or belief. Discrimination against someone with no religion is also against the law. If your child has suffered abuse at school because of religion you can report it to the police as a hate incident or hate crime. It is illegal for a school, college or other education provider to discriminate against someone who is undergoing gender reassignment. It is also illegal to discriminate if you are intending to undergo or have undergone gender reassignment. For example, it is discrimination to refuse to allow a transsexual pupil to wear clothes appropriate to the

gender they are changing to. It is illegal for a school, college or other provider to discriminate against a student because she is pregnant or has had a baby within the last 26 weeks. A pupil should not be prevented from attending school because she is pregnant. If she is unable to attend school because of pregnancy or because she has had a baby she should be provided with some alternative form of education. If you are a pupil or parent who is experiencing any kind of discrimination at school you should talk to an experienced adviser for example, at your local Citizens Advice.  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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Four-bed chalet home could be a gateway to the stars A FOUR-BEDROOM detached chalet is available to rent thanks to Martin & Co. Situated in Arborfield, it is within the catchments for The Holt, Emmbrook and Forest Schools, plus the new Bohunt School. It is also suitable for Farley Hill primary school and within walking distance of Arborfield Primary School. Downstairs, an entrance hall leads to a large kitchen/breakfast room, a spacious 16ft by 11ft 10in sitting room and a downstairs bedroom, which could also be used as a study area. There is a downstairs cloakroom and shower room as well as a practical utility room that leads outside. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, the master being 11ft 10in by 11ft 1in. There is an upstairs bathroom and airing cupboard as well. It has been newly decorated throughout and includes new carpets, fixtures and flooring. This includes, in the kitchen, a gas hob, two electric ovens, a dishwasher and fridge/ freezer. The utlity room has a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a single garage and off-road parking and it is situated in a quiet close with

playing fields opposite. The Bramshill Hunt pub is within walking distance and, when Arborfield Green is finished, there will be a new village centre with a small supermarket, shops and amenities to enjoy. The property is available now. Mike Townend, director of Martin & Co Wokingham, said: “This is a perfect family home, especially as it is situated close to so many good schools. “With the new country park and many good amenities nearby there is plenty for everyone here. And if planning permission is granted for the film studios at Arborfield Green next week, the tenants could soon be rubbing shoulders with the stars.” Families with pets will be considered and it is close to the new country park that has just been opened in the new Arborfield Green development. It is offered to the market at £1,625 per month. For more details or to arrange a viewing, visit Martin & Co’s Peach Street offices, call 0118 334 2389 or log on to www.wokingham.martinco. com

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WOKINGHAM’S newest neighbours are starting to move into Montague Park and for one couple it really was a case of moving from home to home. Susan and Martin Cleaver have welcomed a recent move Phill Weaver and to new offices strengthening the continuing relationship John Ashley Lovell were already living in a home in Wokingham. We manage a up number of properties in built by David Wilson Cleaver Property Management has been set and decided to provide a management service residential the town and we plan totogrow this over the coming years. Homes that they wanted to properties for both leasehold and freehold move to the company’s properties. Cleaver Property Management is an independent, specialist property new development in upgrading managing and residential letting agent, operating for over 20 years. As Wokingham, to a larger property and Susan and MartintoCleaver This service is provided Residentshave welcomed a recent move a family run business, most of our clients have come to us by personal take advantage of the Associations, Flat Management Companies, to new offices strengthening the continuing relationship recommendation due to the outstanding personal service our local team commuter links. Landlords and Freeholders. To help them move, in Wokingham. We manage a number of properties in of highly trained experts provide. the used the company’s the town and we plan Movemaker scheme: The aim of the company is: to grow this over the coming years. Offering numerous property management services for freehold and this offers homebuyers a complimentary estate leasehold residential propertiesis –anweindependent, support; Residents Associations, To provide high quality Cleaver Property Management specialist property agency service. Flat Management Companies, Developers, Landlords and Freeholders. management serviceletting agent, operating for over 20 years. As managing and residential The company said a family run business, of our clients have come to us by personal that it starts with a free, to multi tenantedmost properties For more information to book a personalpersonal appointment please us no-obligation valuation recommendation dueand to the outstanding service ourcontact local team on the existing home Cleaver Property Management provide Telephone: 0844 499 3411 or Email: info@cleaverproperty.co.uk of highly trained experts provide. and then, once a price the service of a Managing Agent to a has been agreed, David Offering numerous property management services for freehold and wide variety of properties throughout Wilson Homes will then e contact For us moreresidential information and to book personalResidents appointment please contact us an estate agent leasehold properties – we asupport; Associations, appoint Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, and deal with the sale of y.co.uk Flat Telephone: 0844 499Ascot 3411 or Email: info@cleaverproperty.co.uk Management Companies, Developers, Landlords Freeholders. Cleaver Property Management, House, Finchampstead Road,and Wokingham RG40 2NW Buckinghamshire and Middlesex. your existing home. The couple previously For more information and to book a personal appointment please contact us lived at David Wilson Telephone: 0844 499 3411 or Email: info@cleaverproperty.co.uk Homes’ Eton Mews development in Cippenham, Slough, in ngham RG40 Cleaver 2NWProperty Management, Ascot House, Finchampstead Road, Wokingham RG40 2NW a smaller ﬁve-bedroom home before decided to relocate. Cleaver Property Management, Ascot House, Finchampstead Road, Wokingham RG40 2NW Mr Weaver said: “We

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have friends stay over. “The development is very convenient for John’s work and it gives us a vital link to the M4, which has easy access to the city and locations further afield.” Mr Weaver works as a Procurement Director in West London and often has to fly from Heathrow, so he greatly benefits from the location of Montague Park. Mr Ashley Lovell also finds the location more convenient as he is a Community Out of Hours District Nurse and covers the whole of Berkshire meaning the central location provides him with easy access to surrounding towns.

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Everystepcounts

HEALTH MATTERS

Personal ﬁtness with Chris Hunt with Nicola Strudley

Overcoming obstacles Obstacles can be blockers in more ways than one, writes CHRIS HUNT, but getting past them can bring amazing results!

N THE past week I hope you have found some times in your diary that have enabled you to carry out some basic movement and exercise sessions. Remember last week when I offered some solutions as to how you can achieve this. My personal favourite is booking in sessions in your schedule that you consider as important as a meeting with your accountant or your bank manager would be. You wouldn’t want to miss those meetings so don’t miss your exercise sessions either. Now on to this week which is closely linked in that sometimes certain obstacles or issues just keep arising. I have a quote that I like to use with my private clients which is the following… ”Don’t be concerned about the things you can’t control, only concern yourself with the issues you can control.” I honestly believe that the world and daily life can be a highly stressful environment. Take my own environment for example, I run my own positive change and personal coaching business at The Hub, my wife works as an insurance broker in town, our youngest child goes to nursery (and currently has chickenpox), our two eldest children go to primary

school (other side of town) and we all have activities doing various things together but also separately. I am trying my hardest at the moment to fit in some pool time (the table and cue sport not the swimming variety) and get into the game again but it just can’t happen at the moment. Remember last week when I told you we were moving house, well that happened and it went really well but as you can imagine, our time and money is now being spent making it look just like we want it to.  What does your environment look like?  What possible conflicts can arise with your current routine?  In your family circle or social circle, what routines do people have that work with yours but also against yours? Managing obstacles can be a

What do people think of dementia services?

fun process. It involves looking at your current routines and life / environment and doing your absolute best to make all the components work with each other rather than against each other. A good quote I constantly say is: “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” Carrying out an analysis of your life taking into consideration your current environment will allow for a much more harmonious lifestyle. The more efficient your lifestyle is the happier you will be, the less stressed you will be, the more fun you will have and overall your quality of life will improve. I was having a little think whilst planning this article about all the benefits I have personally received since taking out an analysis of my life and my schedule and these are shown below:  Increased energy as my routine works with my life.  I jump out of bed in the morning as I know what is ahead and I know there will be no stressful moments I cannot control.  My family are happier as they

know what is going on. Our routine just works and we all try our best to work with each other.  Less rushing about.  Less daily stress. These are just some of the benefits I have experienced since managing my environment and managing the obstacles within our own family and social group. I want you to do 3 things for me this week and they are simple, will benefit you immediately and can be actioned right this moment:  Look at your routine and make a list of things that work well and the things that don’t work well.  Identify 3 obstacles and issues in your current routine that can be changed right away to decrease any stress in your life.  Make one change to your routine that will benefit someone else that you care about in your environment. This act of kindness and care will mean the world to them and the best thing is that they won’t expect it. Enjoy managing your obstacles and, as always, feel free to get in contact with me by Facebook, email (chris@ukfundamental.com) or my mobile (07921 849620) if you want to discuss anything in more detail. Obstacles do not block the path, they are the path. Obstacles are put in your way to see if what you want is really worth fighting for Have a great Thursday and I really hope you keep doing your best to make your future the best it can be. Remember…Every Step Counts

Campaigners keep up pressure on hydro pool LAST NIGHT the campaign to save a hydrotherapy pool saw supporters take to the streets. Earlier this month, the Royal Berkshire Hospital announced plans to close the pool at the end of March, but has since decided to defer a decision on its future for six months. At the time of the announcement, the RBH said that hydrotherapy benefits only a very small percentage of patients requiring physiotherapy and, with only 400 patients referred to Hydrotherapy (just 44 by GPs) it is not, nor is it likely to be, a cost-effective therapy. The cost of running the service, with up to three therapists to one patient ratios, makes it very costly – with very little proven benefit to patients. No acute hospital in-patients are treated in the pool. Head of Therapies at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Jill Gillespie-Shahabi, said before the closure decision was deferred: “We know that this service is enjoyed by a small number of users, but equally, we have to make difficult decisions that demonstrate the best use of NHS facilities and money. “Hydrotherapy suite maintenance costs are high, with higher annual running costs than income. On top of that, the facility needs to be closed and £50,000 worth of investment made.

“To keep the facility up and running, we would have to take the funds out of frontline acute services, or cut other planned capital works.” Supporters of the campaign to keep the pool open spent yesterday afternoon collecting signatures to add to the 3,000 already made to a petition of support. And the campaign has attracted a range of supporters including Reading West MP Alok Sharma and his predecessor in the role, Martin Salter. Last Friday, they met with the new chief executive of the hospital, Steve McManus. Their delegation included Julie Monahan, REACH Wokingham; Alice Gostomski, Reading Fibromyalgia Group; Merry Cross, Berks DPAC; Kim Seabrook and Deborah Catherall, Arthritis Matters; Ramona Bridgman, Reading Families Forum; and Angie Burnish, Peapods. The campaigners explained the need for this vital hydrotherapy service to continue citing many individual cases where hydrotherapy had brought clear clinical benefits for patients. Campaigners also noted that other hospitals are running hydrotherapy pools, making a surplus rather than a loss, and that working together with the hospital it should be possible to achieve the same for the Reading pool. Alok Sharma MP said: “I want to thank Steve

McManus for a very constructive meeting and the campaign groups look forward to working with the hospital to achieve a reversal of the decision to close the hydrotherapy pool. “I want to pay particular tribute to my predecessor Martin Salter for coordinating the campaign group and bringing his wealth of experience to the campaign.” Julie Monahan of REACH Wokingham said: “My daughter used this hydrotherapy pool when she was young and gained great benefit from it. The way she moved in the water was completely different: on dry land her legs were stiff and barely moved, in the hydro pool they relaxed enabling her to kick. “It was like watching a different child. The warm water helped her muscles to relax enabling them to move and stretch far more than on dry land, helping her to maintain her range of movement for as long as possible. “Over time tight muscles can affect the joints and lead to much pain and the need for surgery to correct deformities. Obviously prevention is better than cure for the patient and is certainly more cost effective. “Many REACH families have benefitted from the use of this pool over the years and it is important that future children will also be able to benefit from this facility.”

EMENTIA is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 65 in the UK. With cases of dementia on the rise, it’s more important than ever that services give people the support they need. Healthwatches around the country have visited homes to speak with patients, residents as well as those providing support, such as care home staff and family carers, to find out what’s working well, and what could be improved. Whilst in most cases people found care to be compassionate and considerate there is still much to be done to ensure that all people with dementia experience a high standard of care. Healthwatch found that those they spoke to wanted to see improvements in three main areas:

Information:

The availability and type of information regarding services and support following diagnosis helps to set the tone for the experiences of those with dementia and their carers. Support for carers is not always as clearly signposted or explained as it could be. Dementia awareness and education is improving amongst both professionals and the public, however, some GPs are unable to spot when patients have dementia.

Support:

Specialist services for people with dementia, like memory cafes, are said to be very good, but are not always accessible to those who would most benefit from using them. More generally, many people felt that the quality of services themselves was inconsistent, sometimes within the same locality.

Environment:

More work needs to be done to make public spaces dementia-friendly by improving elements such as lighting and signage. The care homes that we have visited in Wokingham Borough all engage residents in activities such as singing, arts and crafts or pet therapy. However many residents spoke to us about wanting to go outside of the home more whether it be to the garden centre or local pub. Some of the care homes we visited had memory boxes outside each person’s room with items that were special to that individual but not all the homes were dementia friendly with more that could be done to improve the décor, signage and lighting. If you have any queries Wokingham has a Dementia Care Advisor, Michelle Gilbert that you can call on 0118 949 5101 or e mail at michelle.gilbert@wokingham.gov.uk Colleagues in Healthwatch Essex have produced an excellent handbook for carers of those with dementia that is worth a look. It can be accessed here www.healthwatchessex.org.uk/ what-we-do/topics/dementia-project/dementiahandbook/ Take a look at our reports following visits to local care homes here: www. healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/publication/

How to contact us : Facebook @healthwatchwokingham Twitter @HWWokingham Phone 0118 418 1 418 Website www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk E-Mail enquiries@healthwatchwokingham.co.uk Walk in via Citizens Advice at 2 Waterford House, Erfstadt Court, Denmark St, Wokingham RG40 2YF. Nicola Strudley is manager for Healthwatch Wokingham Borough. Opinions are her own

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At school? This is the page you can write! We welcome your articles, poems, pictures and stories for this page. Send your articles to news@wokinghampaper.co.uk

News from schools | stories from pupils

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Evendons visits the new Carnival Pool and meets Dangerous Dave

That was the year that was …

017 is now well underway, and the world feels able to turn a page away from 2016. The past 12 months have been hailed as ‘disastrous’, for all sorts of reasons. But was it really that bad, and will 2017 actually be much better? Of course, the main arguments for this line of thinking are the stunning victories of ‘Brexit’, in the UK, and Donald Trump’s success in the US election. But these have been isolated incidents. The rest of the world has kept ticking on. Team GB did well in the Olympics, as they have done for a while now, and the England Football Team was awful. Andy Murray provides the UK constant success in tennis, and there was probably some upheaval somewhere in pool/snooker (select and delete as appropriate). There have been no awful incidents, or horrible upsets, in sport. (Although I still maintain that Whiteknights FC should not have been knocked out of the cup). Worldwide, there was a similar, repetitive pattern of events to most other years. Terrorist atrocities kept occurring; there was still ‘all talk, no walk’, from China, and the MiddleEast continued to bleed from incessant conflict. Putin did little in the way of ‘actual stuff’ since the Crimea invasion, and Angela Merkel upheld her reputation for a politically safe pair of hands. And in Britain, what is there to talk about? (Other than Brexit/Breakfast). Well, there were strikes – NHS and Southern Rail prominent amongst them – and the National Living Wage was introduced.

By ANNING CLASS, EVENDONS PRIMARY SCHOOL TODAY we went to the building site by Carnival pool in Wokingham. We saw builders working from a safe distance. We walked all the way there and back from Evendons primary school. When we arrived we had our snacks straight away as we were hungry after the walk! We arrived at the site office which is near Elms Field, there was a fake man in the window who was a mannequin called Dangerous Dave. He was dressed in the clothes that you wear to keep safe on the building site. Each morning the workers go into the site office and have an assembly and are told what is happening, just like we have at school. We met some of the staff from Balfour Beatty, the construction company who are building the multi-storey car park. Eddie is the site manager and Julius is the project manager. They were very friendly, helpful and kind and showed us the site office and the site. They also came to visit us at our school. They were funny and helped us

understand how to keep safe. The multi-storey car park had nine levels and five floors, it will take four more months to complete and there will be 529 car parking spaces. The building site was very busy and there were about 30 builders there building the car park. There was so much going on that we had to stay behind the safety barriers. We noticed that the men all had different coloured helmets on, Eddie told us that the black hats were worn by people who build, the red hats were worn by the pilers and the orange and yellow hats were worn by the people who worked the big machines. We saw a huge crane which was lifting heavy floors for the nine levels. The men in orange hats worked the cranes

and people with walkie talkies told the controller what to do. Steven guessed that the cranes had cameras on the top so that we could see what was happening. Every person on site must wear a safety helmet because it will protect their head if something falls on it. They wear goggles to protect their eyes from all the dust and other dangerous things. They also wear gloves to protect their hands and stop them getting splinters. You must never go into a building site unless you work there. We really enjoyed the seeing the plans, the building and finding out how everything is built and look forward to seeing what it will look like when it’s finished. Lots of us now want to be engineers when we grow up.

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Get into Reading Festival for free MUSIC fans in Wokingham are being offered a way to get into one of this year’s biggest festivals… for free! Reading Festival organisers are offering free tickets, merchandise and other additional rewards to members of its ambassador scheme who sell tickets to their friends. In return for selling eight tickets, the ambassador can earn themselves a weekend ticket free of charge. If they sell 16 tickets, they earn two weekend tickets. If the ambassador sells 24 tickets, they earn three weekend tickets and a free festival t-shirt, and for 32 ticket sales they can earn four weekend tickets,

a free festival T-shirt and side stage access for an act of their choice. For more information on how to join the ambassador scheme visit http://reading.ambassador. getstreetteam.com. MUSE, Bastille and Architects are just some of the bands who have already been announced for this year’s festival, which will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend in August. Tickets are on sale now, with weekend tickets priced at £205, plus booking fee. To book visit www.readingfestival.com/tickets.

A Glorious night from Wokingham Theatre THE ROARING forties are set to come alive for Wokingham Theatre’s latest play. Glorious, by Peter Quilter, tells the story of the ‘worst singer in the world’ who everyone wanted to see. Based on the true story of Florence Foster-Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect, this hilarious and heart-warming comedy has something for everyone. The delusional and joyous Florence paid little attention to her critics, surrounding herself with a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was. She throws charity recitals and

Review No Naughty Bits Progress Theatre January 16-21

N 1969 a new TV programme hit the screens in the shape of the surreal Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The BBC made 45 episodes in four series. The Python’s specialised in schoolboy humour and wacky songs such as Always Look On The Bright Side of Life. In the early 1970’s the BBC sold Monty Python’s Flying Circus to the ABC network in the United States. However the cutting edge Python humour clashed with the strict

extravagant balls as well as a bizarre recording session before her ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall. Directed by David Stacey, the play follows the lines of the 2016 Florence Foster-Jenkins, which starred Hollywood royalty Meryl Streep in the title role and Hugh Grant as her husband and manager St. Clair Bayfield, and the hit West End show starring Maureen Lipman . Glorious opens tonight and runs until February 4. Tickets are £12. To book visit www.wokinghamtheatre.org.uk or call the box office on 0118 978 5363.

guidelines of US television, ABC censored the programme by cutting the risqué humour (or naughty bits). In 1976 Gilliam vs American Broadcasting Companies went to court and the play No Naughty Bits takes up the story of the Pythons battle to have the humour we know and love restored. This is a witty play very much in keeping with the style of Monty Python and the fact that the writer, Steve Thompson and the director, Aidan Moran are definitely fans adds something to the mix. The main role of Michael Palin was originally set to be played by Dan Clarke but due to illness on the night the role was more than competently filled by Trevor Dale who valiantly stepped up from constructing and painting the set to stepping onto the stage himself.

Village People to play Rewind 80s

HE FIRST acts for a music festival that takes place in Wokingham borough this summer have been announced and they include some of the biggest names in pop. Rewind South the 80s Music Festival will return to its Temple Island Meadows base in Henley-on-Thames from August 18-20. It will be the ninth year and once again reunites some of the biggest names from 1980s music scene. Acts booked include the Village People, Gloria Gaynor, Status Quo and Musical Youth. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, January 27 via the official festival website, www. rewindfestival.com.

Over The World and Whatever You Want.

First time appearances for... Brand new in 2017 at Rewind South will be Scotland’s Big Country and Tom Robinson and Junior Marvin’s Wailers. Kim Appleby makes a very special Rewind South appearance to mark the 30th Anniversary of the release of Mel & Kim’s 1987 chart topping hit Respectable. There’s also a Rewind South debut for the Sex Pistol’s Glen Matlock, Jilted John, Owen Paul, Musical Youth and Rozalla who perform with supergroup British Electric Foundation, alongside Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory. In a UK festival first, Rewind South will also play host to an incredible performance from the sell-out WestEnd show Thriller Live.

Saturday Night is Party Night The Saturday evening features a headline performance from New York’s finest, VILLAGE PEOPLE the group had big hits with YMCA, In The Navy. Also appearing is GLORIA GAYNOR (pictured inset), famous for I Will Survive and Never Can Say Goodbye.

Sunday Night Rock Out! The following evening sees STATUS QUO headlining, no doubt performing their classics Rockin’ All No Naughty Bits at the Progress Theatre Picture: Aidan Moran

Trevor hadn’t had time to learn all the lines but the fact that there was a script on stage did not detract from the acting. Good use was made of the small stage, the set itself was filled with only a few props painted in iconic

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seventies orange and brown which were moved around during the play to denote changes in place. With the re-arrangement of a few box-like table and chairs the stage moved from an airport to a hotel room and a courtroom among

Also appearing… Level 42, Sugarhill Gang ft Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio’s Furious 5, Nik Kershaw, Nick Heyward, Dr & The Medics, Imagination ft Leee John, Midge Ure, Kim Wilde, Belinda Carlisle, The South, Go West, The Christians, and Ex Katrina & The Waves, complete an amazing weekend of 80’s acts. n For more on the festival, visit www.rewindfestival. com.

other locations. The set choice let the actors shine. This play is full of American accents, with only Michael Palin’s Python character having a British accent. The other Python in the play was Terry Gilliam (Alex McCubbin) who inhabited his role with energy and fun. He played an exasperated Gilliam who gave voice to the audience’s thoughts with his ranting and raving. It was interesting to learn about the rifts in the Python Team and that butting of heads brought us Monty Python as we know it. Also interesting was watching a joke no longer seem funny as it is dissected and discussed. Much was made of the difference between British and American culture, comedy and views on what constitutes

wholesome TV with the American network unwilling to allow the ‘Naughty Bits’ to be seen by the American public. Richard Tripp as the judge brought laughs to what could have been a dry part of the play and Emma Sherry as Franklin, the prissy manager from ABC who was the person the audience loved to hate although at times, she had a good argument. No Naughty Bits will keep you engaged. Although there was some fruity language throughout, so not one for the kiddies but plenty of laugh out loud adult humour. I would definitely recommend a visit to the Progress Theatre for a play that I am happy to give four stars to. RAINE JOHNSON

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OULD you marry for money? Dead Simple is a tale abuot a golddigger turned grave digger. The Mill’s latest play is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat as it twists and turns towards the shocking denouement. The play opens, a little too slowly, on the set-up: Michael is preparing to marry Ashley and his stags decide to prank him by burying him alive. But things starts to go wrong when their car crashes, leaving him interned with no hope of escape. It turns out that his business partner and best friend Davey is actually having an affair with Ashley and they are planning to swindle him and live happily ever after. And here is where the heat turns up: the double crossing turns treble crossing and the revelations keep coming and coming and coming. It appears that everything is not what it seems. Thankfully, the police are trying to track Michael down and also solve a crime of international proportions. Louise Stewart is sublime as Ashley Harper, really convincing you first of her love for Michael, then her guilt at his disappearance and then her secret love for Davey. Lewis Collins probably thought he was in for an easy ride when he got the script as he spends much of the play underground – but in the second half, his turn as a jilted groom is pitched perfectly. The set is very effective: divided into five areas, one is a woodland setting complete with real trees, while the basement looks real. Sadly as a result there are some scenes where the cast will have their backs to the audience and some will have struggled to see one of the big moments towards the end. The play could have lost half-an-hour off its runtime without losing too much, particularly in the first half, but as the second half races to its thrilling – and shocking – climax, you find yourself on the edge of your seat wondering who really is telling the truth. Deadly effective, dead good. PHIL CREIGHTON

Last week, some of the world’s best up-and-coming musicians were celebrated with a new award – here’s what happened

SMC is a Bracknell based Music Company who music events throughout the UK, and to celebrate the talent it works with it organises some awards. All nominees included artists that appeared at GSMC events in 2016 and featured musicians from Bracknell to as far as California USA. There was a total of nine categories with just under 2,000 people voting worldwide culminating in an Awards Night that took place at South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell on Thursday, January 19, with live music from 80’s star Owen Paul , six-piece party band Hidden Agenda and singer songwriter BR James performing to a packed crowd.

Best Duo/ Trio – The Black Feathers Runners up – The Willow Band – John Cee Stannard & Blues Horizon Best Album – Corinne West ‘Starlight Highway’ Runners up – John Cee Stannard & Blues Horizon ‘Stone Cold Sober’ – Beware this Boy ‘Life’ Instrumental Artist of the Year – Dale Harris Runners up – Rory Evans – Spencer Brooks Best Newcomer – Zach Johnson Runners up – Vicki Sayers – BR James Best Band (Cover / Tribute) – Hidden Agenda Runners up – Oye Santana – The Garfunkels Showcase Artist of the Year – Wolf Note Runner up – Carly Sheen – Morrison

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I still have to pinch myself sometimes at the talent and passion that walks through my doors. What really blows me away though are the younger generation and in particular the acts I have been blessed to work with since opening our doors at The Acoustic Couch. The event, called Generations, has been made to highlight what I think is an abundance of potential musicians like The Undecided based in Bracknell and students of Garth Hill College. Generations will be an annual, two-part event and part one is launching this Saturday. Part two will see the oldies take over and event nights will raise money for Age concern Bracknell and Youthline Bracknell respectively. We have quite a brilliant coming together of music, from solo to full bands. For £3 online or £5 on the door we are boasting quite a bill, comprising The Undecided, Tyrant, Reclaimed, Frayed, Alex Crump, Bekah Shaw and Livvy Beer. You will definitely be hearing about all these guys in due course I promise you!

Best Solo Artist (Male) – Paul Carella Runners up – Nick Tann – Robert Lane

The Winners were : Best Band (Original) – The Salts Runners up - All Things Considered – Steve Summers Band

Best Solo Artist (Female) – Corinne West Runners up – Irene Rae – Emma Jane Kennedy

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The winners of the GSMC music awards held at South Hill Park last week

THE CLASSIC tale of the man who heads off to find his fortune is coming to Swallowfield next week. The Russell Players, who perform at the parish hall in The Street, are turning their hands to the ale-old story of Dick Whittington and his cat for their latest pantomime, written by Bob Hammond and directed by Maggie Uttley. Shortly after Dick gets over the disappointment of finding the streets of London are not paved with gold, he is wrongly accused of stealing a bag of gold coins from his new employer and landlord, the Alderman FitzWarren. Much to the dismay of the Alderman’s daughter, Dick is banished, despite his pleas of innocence. Unemployed, homeless and in disgrace he vows to prove his innocence. He stows away on board a ship bound for the exotic Barbary Coast, where he encounters an amateur hypnotist and discovers his lucky black cat is adverse to catching rats, which is the one thing that might save him. Will Dick prove his innocence and succeed against the odds? What better way to brush away those February blues than with an adventure, some laughter, a bit of fun and oodles of excitement. Dick Whittington is performed on Friday, February 3, Saturday, 4, Friday 10 and Saturday 11. Evening shows start at 7.30pm with matinees at 2pm on both Saturdays. Tickets are £9, children under 16 are £5. To book visit the Swallowfield Parish Stores or call the Box Office on 07555 073 597. GEMMA DAVIDSON

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RG6 1JL. Live music. Details: 0118 935 1504. SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON – The Four Horseshoes, Reading Road RG27 0EX. The Toledos. Details: 01256 882296. SONNING – The Bull Inn, High Street RG4 6UP. Adele tribute: Hometown Glory. Details: 0118 969 3901. TWYFORD – The Golden Cross, Waltham Road RG10 9EG. The Nine Mile Riders. Details: 07946 342551. WOKINGHAM – Broad Street Tavern, Broad Street RG40 1AU. Gas Trick Band. 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. WOKINGHAM – The Roebuck, Market Place RG40 1AL. Disco night. Details: 0118 979 6486. YATELEY – The Cricketers, Cricket Hill Lane GU46 6BA. Gary Roman as Elvis. Details: 01252 872105.

Saturday, January 28 BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road, RG42 4DU. The Berries. Details: 01344 420572. BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Belated Christmas party with Hubba Bubba. Details: 01344 303333. BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Couch, Market Place. Generations Age Concern charity concert. Details: www.facebook.com/ theacousticcouch FLEET – The Falkners Arms, Falkners Close GU51 2XF. Fuzz Univerise. Details: 01252 811311. FLEET – The Harlington, Fleet Road GU51 4BY. Rule The World: Take That Tribute Band. Details: 01252 811009. FRIMLEY – Ye Olde White

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Hart, High Street GU16 7HU. Grapevine Blues Band. Details: 01276 22816. FRIMLEY GREEN – Frimley Green Working Mens Club, Sturt Road GU16 6HX. Hog Wild. Details: 01252 835322. READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. 90s Rewind. Details: 0118 402 7800. READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Dolly and the Clothes Pegs. Ottopia Interactive Immersive Puzzle event. Details: 0118 958 6692. READING – O’Neill’s, Friar Street RG1 1DB. Live music. Details: 0118 960 6580. READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. The Scarlet Vixens. SoundJam. Details: 0118 959 7196. READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Groove Lab. Details: 0118 959 4267. READING – The Moderation, Caversham Road RG1 8BB. The Nine Mile Riders. Details: 0118 375 0767. SANDHURST – The Rose and Crown, High Street GU47 8HA. The Bite. Details: 01252 878938. SHINFIELD – The Bell and Bottle, School Green RG2 9EE. The Shockz. Details: 0118 988 3563. WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Lee Jackson Elvis tribute. Details: 01276 858501. WOKINGHAM – Hope and Anchor, Station Road RG40 2AD. Off The Record. Details: 0118 978 0918. WOKINGHAM – The Victoria Arms, Easthampstead Road RG40 2EH. Wardour Street. Details: 0118 978 3023. 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 – The

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night. Details: 07946 342551. WINDLESHAM – The Half Moon, Church Road GU20 6BN. Gavin Thomas acoustic night. Details: 01276 473329.

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READING – Community Hall at Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street RG1 4RJ. Readifolk: Murder on My Mind. Details: 0118 958 6692. READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS.Readirock Revolution. Details: 0118 958 6692. WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Roots and Wings. Details: 01276 858501.

BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Couch, Market Place. Student night. Details: www.facebook.com/ theacousticcouch READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Johnty Wilks and Kaz Trench. Details: 0118 958 6692. READING – Purple Turtle, Gun St RG1 2JR. Heavy Pop and Dork: Superglu and special guests. Details: 0118 959 7196.

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Street RG40 1AU. Echo. Details: 0118 978 0918. WOKINGHAM – The Victoria Arms, Easthampstead Road RG40 2EH. Get Ready Details: 0118 978 3023. WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548. WOKINGHAM – 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. WOKINGHAM – The Roebuck, Market Place RG40 1AL. Disco night. Details: 0118 979 6486.

Saturday, February 4

BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road, RG42 4DU. NETTLEBED – Village Club, Slim Pickings. Details: High Street RG9 5DD. 01344 420572. Seth Lakeman. Details: BRACKNELL – The Royal www.nettlebedfolkclub. Oak, London Road RG12 co.uk 2NN. Solace. Details: 01344 422622. READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Atlantic Allstars. Details: Couch, Market Place. 0118 402 7800. Showcase night. Details: READING – The Turks, www.facebook.com/ London Road RG1 5BJ. theacousticcouch Syn City Rockers. Details: READING – Global Cafe, 0118 957 6930. RISC, London Street RG1 READING – Global Cafe, 4PS. Behave and Bequiet. RISC, London Street RG1 Details: 0118 958 6692. 4PS. The Gig Issue in aid READING – The Purple of Launchpad: All About Turtle, Gun Street Frank, The Jason Hendrix RG1 2JR. Dark Mills Experience, Karmilla, The Cult Cinema: Edward Koostix. Details: 0118 Scissorhands. Details: 958 6692. 0118 959 7196. SONNING – The Mill at Sonning RG4 6TY. Tim Valentine. Details: 0118 969 8000. BRACKNELL – The Acoustic WEST END – West End Couch, Market Place. Social Club, High Street Jam on the Couch. GU26 9PL. Bullseye Details: www.facebook. Details: 01276 858501. com/theacousticcouch WOKINGHAM – The READING – Global Cafe, Victoria Arms, RISC, London Street RG1 Easthampstead Road 4PS. Bohemian Night. RG40 2EH. The Vocal Details: 0118 958 6692. Lion. Details: 0118 978 READING – The Purple 3023. Turtle, Gun St RG1 2JR. WOKINGHAM – Hope and BBC Introducing: Static Anchor, Station Road Son, Koates, The Noyze. RG40 2AD. Bottlekids. Details: 0118 959 7196. Details: 0118 978 0918. WOKINGHAM – The Molly TWYFORD – The Golden Millar, Station Road Cross, Waltham Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s RG10 9EG. Open mic night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548. Free entry, fantastic beers & a great night out! WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights. Details: 0118 979 5790. WOKINGHAM – The Roebuck, Market Place RG40 1AL. Disco night. Details: 0118 979 6486. YATELEY – The Dog and Partridge, The Green GU46 7LR. Blonde Ambition. Details: 01252 870648.

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BAGSHOT – The Cedar Tree, High Street GU19 5AG. Congakeyz. Details: 01276 473160. EMMBROOK – Sports and Social Club, Lowther Rd RG41 1JB. Wokingham Music Club presents Apple of My Eye plus support . Details: wokinghammusicclub. co.uk FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria Road GU14 7PH. Free jukebox. Details: 01252 519964. FLEET – The Harlington, Fleet Road GU51 4BY. Richard Herring comedy night. Details: 01252 811009. READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Suspect Sound System. Details: 0118 958 6692. READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Deep Fat: T Bunts. Details: 0118 959 7196. SONNING – The Mill at Sonning RG4 6TY. Tim Valentine. Details: 0118 969 8000. TWYFORD – The Golden Cross, Waltham Road RG10 9EG.Steve Carroll and Megan Luna. Details: 07946 342551. WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Quiz night. Details: 01276 858501. WOKINGHAM – Broad Street Tavern, Broad

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ACROSS THE BOROUGH. All Wokingham borough libraries will have displays to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, remembering the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the subsequent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. EMMBROOK – Emmbrook Sports & Social Club, The Club House, Lowther Road RG41 1JB. Wokingham Music Club and Wokingham Film Theatre present 20 Feet From Stardom (PG). £3. 7pml. Details: www. wokinghammusicclub. co.uk FINCHAMPSTEAD – Library, fbc centre, Gorse Ride North, Wokingham RG40 4ES. Rhymetime for under fives. 11am11.30am. Details: 0118 908 8176. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Multi-Sensory Storytime with book bags for adults with learning difficulties. 1.45pm. Free. Local History Surgery: drop-in advice with a local expert. 9.30am11.30am. Crochet Group with Gaynor White. £4. 9.30am-11.30am. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Card making classes with Helen Cook. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

BRACKNELL – Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road RG12 9SE. Comedy night with James Alderson, Naomi Hefter Middle and Zahra Barri, Tom Taylor. £6. 7.30pm. Over 18s. Details: 0118 973 7823. LOWER EARLEY – Baptist Church, Maiden Place RG6 3HE. Saturday cafe. 10am- 12.30pm. Details: 0118 935 3598 SHINFIELD – Baptist Church, Fairmead Road RG2 9DL. Family games night. 4.30pm. £5 per person, £10 per family, includes tea time meal. Details: www. shinfieldbaptist.org.uk WOKINGHAM – Caudwell Hall Theatre, Holme Grange School, Heathlands Road RG40 3AL. Corpus Christi Pantomime Group present Babes In The Wood. 2pm and 6pm. £5. Details: parish-panto. eventbrite.co.uk WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Moroccan Inspired Wall Art Workshop with Rachel Freegard. 10am1pm. £5. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Teen writing group. 10.30am-noon. Details: 0118 978 1368.

Sunday, January 29 BRACKNELL – Jealott’s Hill

Community Landshare Scheme RG42 6BQ. Walk and Wassail. 1.30pm, with ceremony at 2.30pm, performed by the Ellington Morris Dancers. Tombola, plant and garden sale, refreshments and more. Walk from 1.15pm. Details: www. jeallottshilllandshare. org.uk EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Craft and Chat: monthly crafting event. 7.30pm. £3 donation, covers materials. Details: 0118 966 9080. EMMBROOK – Village Hall. Christingle Service. 4.30pm. Finchampstead – Library, fbc centre, Gorse Ride North RG40 4ES. Bridge and table games club. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 908 8176. READING – Great Hall, University of Reading, London Road Campus, Reading RG1 5AQ. West Forest Sinfonia orchestra concert. Holst: Ballet Music from ‘The Perfect Fool’, Howells: Piano Concerto No. 1 (Jon Musgrave - Piano), Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, Bax: Spring Fire. 4.30pm. £15, £14 concessions, under 18s and students £2.50. Details: 0118 978 6189. WOKINGHAM – Caudwell Hall Theatre, Holme Grange School, Heathlands Road RG40 3AL. Corpus Christi Pantomime Group present Babes In The Wood. 2.30pm. £5. Details: parish-panto. eventbrite.co.uk WOKINGHAM – Baptist Church, Milton Road.

www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 Fisherman’s Friends. Thurs. That’ll Be The Day. Sat. Big Boy Bloater’s Lonely Blues Show. Sat. The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines. Sun. Jim Davidson. Tues. Ben Hunter, Joe Seamons & Phil Wiggins. Tues. Philharmonia Orchestra. Wed. Ross Noble. Sat 4.

Basingstoke – The Haymarket www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 Dong Ding Murder Me On High! Until Sat. Ruby Wax. Wed. The Wizard of Oz. Thurs 2. Roy Orbison and The Traveling Wilburys. Fri 3. Chas & Dave. Sat 4.

Bracknell – South Hill Park www.southhillpark.org.uk 01344 484123 The Comedy Cellar. Fri. Ben Waters and Friends. Fri.

Round The Horne. Sat. Macbeth. Wed-Sun 5. Raya Kostova: Conservatoire Concert Series. Fri 3. The Comedy Cellar. Fri 3. FILMS: Sweet Smell of Success. Thurs. Sully. Fri-Sun. The Girl On The Train. Mon. ROH: Il Trovatore. Tues. My Scientology Movie. Wed. NT Live: Amadeus. Thurs 2. Snowden. Fri 3, Sun 5. Arrival. Fri 3-Sun 5.

Camberley – Theatre www.camberleytheatre.biz 01276 707600 Eric Bell. Thurs. Comedy Club. Fri. Roy Orbison and the Travelling Wilburys. Sat. Gordons School presents Guys and Dolls. Tues-Wed. NT Live Amadeus. Thurs 2. An Audience With Lesley Garrett. Fri 3. Jon Culshaw. Fri 3. Jamie Raven. Sun 5.

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Monday, January 30 BRACKNELL – Bracknell Open Learning Centre, Rectory Lane RG12 7GR. Bracknell Camera Club meeting: Projected digital images contest: Too Close For Comfort. 7.30pm. Details: www.bracknellcamera-club.co.uk. LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Poetry Reading Group for adults. 10.30am-11.30am. Details: 0118 931 2150 SHINFIELD – The Bell and Bottle, School Green. Shinfield Association meeting. 8pm. All welcome. SWALLOWFIELD – Village Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Swallowfield Art Group meeting. 2pm4pm. Details: www.slhsoc. org.uk WARGRAVE – Library, Woodclyffe Hostel, Church Street RG10 8EP. Little Explorers Storytime Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together, For children aged 5 and under. Free. 4pm-4.30pm. Details: 0118 940 4656. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Knit, Stitch and Natter. 2pm-3pm. Details: 0118 978 1368.

Tuesday, January 31

EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: The Light Between Oceans (12a). 8pm. £5 members, £8 nonmembers, £7 concessions. Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.co.uk. SHINFIELD – Baptist Church, Fairmead Road RG2 9DL. Midweek worship service. 2pm. Details: www. shinfieldbaptist.org.uk WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Little Explorers Storytime Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together, For children aged 5 and under. Free. 4pm-4.30pm. UK Online – Help and support with computers and the internet for beginners. 2pm-4pm. Family History Drop-in. 2pm-5pm. Storytime – Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together. For children aged 7 and under. 4pm. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. WI Knit, Stitch and Chatter. 2pm-3.30pm. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Crafts and Laughs: crafts and a chat 2pm-4pm. Crochet Group with Gaynor White. £4. Noon2pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

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Judgment in Stone. Mon-Sat 4. Il Trovatore (Encore Screening). Sun 5.

Henley – Kenton www.kentontheatre.co.uk 01491 575698 This Show Does Not Contain Nuts. Thurs. Bye Bye Baby 2017. Sat. BYP Presents: Our House. Wed-Sat 4.

High Wycombe – Wycombe Swan www.wycombeswan.co.uk 01494 512000 Pride and Prejudice. Tues-Sat. HWMC Senior Concert. Sun. Jimmy Carr. Wed.

Maidenhead – Norden Farm www.nordenfarm.org 01628 788997 Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good. Fri. Terry Alderton: All Crazy Now. Fri. Phil Beer. Fri. The Magic Flute. Sat-Sun. Piano Recital with Jianing Kong. Sun. Young Men. Wed. NT Live: Amadeus. Thurs 2. William Shakespeare’s Long

Lost First Play (Abridged). Fri 3. Croft and Pearce. Fri 3. Richard Lee and the Norden Farm Guitar Club. Sat 4. FILM: The Innocents (15). Thurs. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Sun. Thurs 2. Passengers. Sat 4.

Newbury – The Corn Exchange www.cornexchangenew.com 0845 5218 218 Young Men. Thurs. Tangomotion. Fri. Mari Wilson: Pop Deluxe. Sat. The Counterfeit Stones. Sat. ROH Live: Il Trovatore. Tues. Jongleurs Comedy Club. Fri 3. The Bob Dylan Story. Sat 4. Mitch Benn. Sat 4. Bolshoi Encore: Swan Lake. Sun 5. FILMS: La La Land (12a). Thurs. Trolls Relaxed Screening (U). Sat. Manchester By The Sea (15). Fri-Thurs 2. Live By Night. Fri-Thurs 2.

Newbury – The Watermill www.watermill.org.uk. 01635 46044 Murder For Two. Until Feb 25.

Wednesday, February 1 EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: Agamemnon: Part one of The Serpant Son, BBC 1979. 7pm. £5 members, £8 nonmembers, £7 concessions. Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.co.uk. Finchampstead – Library, fbc centre, Gorse Ride North RG40 4ES. Relaxing Activities for Adults – Enjoy colouring, jigsaw puzzles and photo book browsing in a quiet setting 10am-noon. Details: 0118 908 8176. SHINFIELD – Baptist Church, Fairmead Road RG2 9DL. Alpha Course launch night. 7.30pm. Details: www.shinfieldbaptist. org.uk WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk.

Thursday, February 2 EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: American Honey (15). 7.45pm. £5 members, £8 non-members, £7 concessions. Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.co.uk. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www.

wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOKINGHAM – The Cornerstone, Norreys Avenue RG40 1UE. Wokingham and East Berkshire Camera Club: Get It Right in Camera 2. 7.30pm. Details: www. webcc.org.uk.

Friday, February 3 EMMBROOK – Emmbrook Sports & Social Club, The Club House, Lowther Road RG41 1JB. Wokingham Music Club presents Apple of My Eye and support. 7.45pm. Booking essential. Details: www. wokinghammusicclub. co.uk SWALLOWFIELD – Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Russell Players present Dick Whittington. 7.30pm. £9, under 16s £5. Details: 07555 073597. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk.

Saturday, February 4 BEECH HILL – Memorial Hall, Wood Lane. Burns Supper with dancing. £15. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 988 3255. CROWTHORNE – St John’s Church, Waterloo Road RG45 7NT. Come and Sing event with Thames Voyces: Brahms’ Requiem. 10am-5pm. £16. Details: www.thamesvoyces.org. uk/workshop.shtml LOWER EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Open Saturday in aid of MS Society. 11am-2pm. Stalls,

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www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Everyday Moments by Hofesh Shechter. Thurs-Sat. The Rave Space by Will Dickie. Fri. Ashley Blaker: Meshuga Frum. Tues. Putting the Band Back Together. Thurs 2. Readipop presents Urban Orchestra + Vocal Networking. Fri 3. Spiritual Jazz with Saxophonist Johnty Wilks. Sat 4. The Book of Genesis. Sat 4.

www.progresstheatre.co.uk 0118 384 2195 Jazz at the Progress: Derek Nash Quartet with Martin Shaw. Fri. NEXT SHOW: Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Feb 20-25.

Reading – The Hexagon www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 That’ll be the Day. Thurs. Room On The Broom. MonTues. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman. Sun 5.

Reading – Concert Hall www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 The Carducci String Quartet. Thurs.

Shinfield – Shinfield Players www.shinfieldplayers.org.uk 0118 975 8880 Murder Mystery Supper Evening: The Farm. Feb 4-5.

Sonning – The Mill www.millatsonning.com 0118 969 8000 Peter James’ Dead Simple. UntilMar 11. The Searchers. Sun. The Glen Miller Orchestra. Sun 5. Knit and Natter. Tues.

Windsor – Theatre Royal www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk 01753 853888 Dreamboats and Petticoats. Until Sat 4. Russell Howard. Sun 29.

lunches, table tennis, food and more. Details: 0118 931 3124. LOWER EARLEY – Baptist Church, Maiden Place RG6 3HE. Saturday cafe. 10am- 12.30pm. Details: 0118 935 3598 SHINFIELD – St Mary’s Church, Church Lane RG2 9BY. Music at St Mary’s: Belle Canto. Noon-2pm. Free entry, retiring collection. Followed by lunch. SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Shinfield Players present The Farm: a Murder Mystery Supper. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 975 8880. SWALLOWFIELD – Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Russell Players present Dick Whittington. 2.30pm, 7.30pm. £9, under 16s £5. Details: 07555 073597. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Church, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Quiz night. Details: 0118 979 2122.

Sunday, February 5 READING – Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street RG1 2ST. Dance Day: 14 dance classes From 10am6pm. Free. Details: www. risingsun-artscentre.co.uk or 07765 599433. SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Shinfield Players present The Farm: a Murder Mystery Supper. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 975 8880.

Woking – New Victoria www.ambassadortickets.com 0844 871 7645 Gaslight. Until Sat. Matthew Bourne’s production of The Red Shoes. Tues-Sat 4.

Wokingham – Theatre www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk 0118 978 5363 NEXT SHOW: Glorious! Until Sat 4.

Wokingham – The Whitty Theatre www.thewhittytheatre.org 0118 974 3247 Platform YP: Peter Pan/Musical Medley. Sat.

Woodley – Theatre www.woodleytheatre.org 07939 210121 NEXT SHOW: Dial M For Murder. Feb 7-11.

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YESTERDAY. 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Rockets aiming for that perfect 10 after Derby win Derby Trailblazers 75 Reading Rockets 93 READING ROCKETS are targeting a perfect 10 wins in a row when they host Essex Leopards on Saturday. That is after a scintillating win over fellow title-chasing Derby Trailblazers saw Rockets leapfrog the East Midlands side and storm up to third in the NBL Division One table with a 10-3 record. Craig Ponder led the charge with a 30-point haul while Chris Hooper shook off a fitness problem to weigh in with 22 points and 16 rebounds during the victory. “Derby is a very difficult place to go and win so I think this victory was a really good one for us,” said Rockets head coach Manuel Pena Garces. “Not only to be able to do so against a rival away from home, but also to take the head-to-head over a team that I’m sure will be in and around the top four at the end of the season. “Our behaviours and in turn our performances have been improving week by week and this has helped the results to be positive for us. “We are still a little thin on the ground and this is something we are looking to rectify before next week’s deadline as well as work on improving the areas that are key to make us even better and very difficult to beat. “It is a good moment for us, but we know so much more hard work is needed for us to achieve anything and this is our focus right now.” A ‘little thin on the ground’ was not an understatement from the Spanish play-caller. Rockets made the tricky trip to Derby with a depleted squad of eight, including five teenagers, with a number of players currently ruled out of action. Fortunately for Pena Garces, American star Hooper shook off a back problem to take to the court but it was Derby who shot out the traps with the opening basket after just four seconds. But Rockets rallied to edge the first quarter 23-19 with Hooper beginning to assert his authority

Bees hit by Lightning Bracknell Bees 2 Milton Keynes Lightning 5 By LEWIS RUDD lrudd@wokinghampaper.co.uk

Craig Ponder in action Picture by Steve Smyth

alongside fellow senior players Chris Ponder and captain Danny Carter. It was the second period where the visitors really got into their stride and left Derby with a mountain to climb. Needing a win by 13 points or more to claim the overall head-tohead between the two sides after Trailblazers won 90-78 in Berkshire earlier this season, Rockets stormed into a half-time lead. Derby scored first but Ali Sbai responded with a purple patch of seven points before a superb final three minutes ended with a buzzer beating Ponder treble to end the half 57-35 ahead. And it proved to be a deficit Derby could not overcome with trebles from Carter and Juan Valerio keeping the hosts at bay before Pena Garces was able to remove some of his star names for the closing minutes. Rockets will be expected to beat Essex (5-9) at Rivermead on Sunday (5pm), despite Leopards’ recent BBL Trophy exploits but shooting guard Joel Keeble is sidelined with injury. “The visit of Essex is always a really tough game,” said Pena Garces. “The last couple of years have been really competitive with them and they have won some critical games against us so we will be looking at this game as a crucial one and preparing accordingly in order to keep our run going and negate what they throw at us because I know coach Steve (Ogunjimi, Leopards head coach) will have them ready to battle!”

PUTTING up a brave fight was of little consolation for a Bracknell Bees side beaten at The Hive on Sunday night. The hosts, shut out during a heavy loss at Basingstoke Bison the night before, twice led through goals from player-coach Lukas Smital and Luka Basic. But they were struck down by a Lightning side looking to keep up the heat on runaway leaders Telford Tigers. And the side would consolidate second place thanks to three uncontested third period strikes from Adam Carr, Michael Farn and Jordan Cownie. This was after Blaz Emersic and Carr had cancelled out Bees’ earlier strikes. Bracknell were without the vastly experienced duo of captain Matt Foord and Scott Spearing, yet their absence was forgotten about momentarily when Shaun Thompson and Alex Barker combined to set up Smital, who broke the deadlock in the 15th minute. Any joy, however, was cut short abruptly just 60 seconds later when MK’s Emersic was sent through on goal, where he confidently nudged the puck under netminder Alex Mettam and tied up the scoring. The away side’s shot count was better than double that of Bees during the first 20 minutes, at 12-5, but they still needed Przemy Odrobny between the pipes to produce a glove save and deny Josh Smith putting the opposition back in front. Yet just three minutes after the interval the hosts did regain the lead through Basic, with the forward finishing off a pass from fellow import David Gaborcik. Tempers were to boil over a few moments later, with Josh Tetlow for Bracknell and Carr temporarily removed from play following a coming together.

Bees lost out to MK Lightning Picture by Kevin Slyfield

The Bees defenceman was soon joined in the penalty box by team-mate Olegs Lascenko (hooking), leaving the guests with a power play they were unable to capitalise from. But they did level matters when both sides were back to full strength on 29 minutes; Carr making amends for his previous misdemeanor by rattling home a second equaliser for the Buckinghamshire side. Although both sides would leave the ice at the second buzzer with nothing to separate them, Carr’s goal would prove to be a turning point. And the momentum was certainly still with the centre, who was to pop up seven minutes into the third session and complete the comeback. This was after some clever work behind Mettam’s net resulted in a shooting opportunity the captain duly converted. Bracknell were now chasing the game, but such a task was to become even harder on 54.12 when Michael Farn rattled home a slap shot to give the Lightning some additional breathing space. Undeterred, Smital and his troops continued to go on the offensive, with Mettam duly taking a place on the bench late on to accommodate an extra skater. But he could only watch on as the plan backfired, as stealing possession was to present Cownie with the simple task of stroking the puck into an empty net with little over a minute remaining.

Basingstoke Bison 5 Bracknell Bees 0 VANYA ANTONOV, Matt Towalski and Grant Rounding all picked a timely

moment to remind the Bees faithful of their scoring abilities. All three were on target against their former club with Antonov, who swapped The Hive for The Herd last summer, leading this rout with a brace. The Russian-born forward nudged his current employers ahead on the power play in the ninth minute and then extended the lead when burying a penalty shot not long after. Bison were awarded a free strike at goal while shorthanded after Rounding was ordered to take a breather in the sin-bin. Hopes of taking just a two-goal deficit into the break, however, were dashed when Towalski hit a third on 19.26. The second stanza was unable to live up to the action witnessed during the opening 20 minutes and was to finish goalless, something which may have helped lift the mood within the visiting camp a little. Basingstoke, despite missing a handful of regulars - including Joe Miller and Dan Davies - continued to smell blood and any doubts surrounding the outcome of the fixture were extinguished when Rene Jardin added his name to the score sheet in the 42nd minute. Less than 120 seconds later and Rounding inflicted further wounds on Bees, turning home a Tomas Karpov pass to wrap up the scoring. The results combined mean Bracknell have now won just twice in their last 15 games. They will be hoping to improve this tally when struggling Manchester Phoenix are in town on Saturday night before heading to Shropshire to take on runaway leaders Telford Tigers the following day.

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Gallagher and Crackles give Sonning the pop for memorable win over Slough GOALS from Robert Crackles and Ian Gallagher earned Sonning 1s a memorable 2-1 win over Slough 1s in MBBO Regional 2. Slough have been in imperious form this campaign and came into the contest unbeaten with 11 wins from their 12 games. However, they were finally toppled by a Sonning side who continue to battle at the right

end of the table with Crackles and Gallagher strikes cancelling out one from Bobbie Bansal. The win keeps Sonning fourth, five points off the top two with a game in hand. A number of games across the leagues were called off due to frozen pitches but SOUTH BERKSHIRE 2s did play, hosting Newbury and Thatcham 2s in Division 1. But it did not quite go to plan

for struggling Berks as they succumbed to a 4-2 loss against the league leaders, despite a Mike Baylis brace. Dan Paynter found the net again for Newbury, returning to the top of the league’s scoring charts with 17, while Ben Cook (2) and Matt Burnett sealed the win. Down in Division 5, SOUTH BERKSHIRE 4s edged out West Hampstead 7s 4-3 while

SONNING 4s lost 2-1 at home to Marlow 4s. Elsewhere there were defeats for SONNING 5s and 7s but SOUTH BERKSHIRE TERRIERS squeezed past Reading Rovers 2-1.

Women Like the men’s side, lots of games were also postponed in the Trysports leagues due to the weather.

SONNING 2s game against Aylesbury 1s was one of those to beat the frost in Premier 1, but hosts Sonning became just the second side to lose against the Buckinghamshire outfit all season. Angela Dickson scored the only goal of the contest to boost her side’s survival hopes. In Division 2, SONNING 3s picked up a big 1-0 win over Abingdon Pilgrims 1s with

Hannah Cook scoring the only goal. The victory keeps Sonning second and closes the gap on leaders Reading 3A to just one point. SOUTH BERKSHIRE 3s had a day to forget in Division 3, losing 9-0 to University of Reading 4s, SONNING 4s were beaten by Marlow 5s in Division 5 and SONNING 5s were thrashed 5-0 by Slough 3s.

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DARTS

Rossiter grabs a try, but Strang sees off the Rams

Legion sink Ship and march on

Chinnor 16 Redingensians 10 JAK ROSSITER’S second half try earned Redingensians Rams a bonus point against league leaders Chinnor – but could not prevent a third straight defeat. While this was at least an improvement on recent displays, Rams’ poor form has seen them slip to ninth in the table with a six-game unbeaten run during October and November now a distant memory. Mike Tewkesbury’s charges started well in Thame with their powerful driving maul quickly coming into prominence. However, Chinnor showed why they are challenging at the top end of the league with more purpose to their attacks, leading to the first points of the game when Basil Strang kicked over an early penalty. Another penalty doubled the advantage and Rams were on the back foot for the rest of the first period, but defended stoutly. Ross Crame, playing out of position at back-row forward, held up a number of attacks but the defence was finally breached when Strang danced through

Left: Jak Rossiter drags Rams into contention as the visitors go on the offensive, below left and right Pictures: Tim Pitfield

opportunities to snatch the win with Foxley nearly scoring a try of his own on the wing but he came up short and time ran out. Rams return to action on Saturday, travelling to face struggling Barnstaple, a side they beat 31-20 earlier this season.

RAMS: Foxley, Rossiter, Bryant, Barnes, Corrigan, Guttridge, Lloyd, Ball, Henderson, McDonnell-Roberts, Hoy, Taylor, Crame, Vooght (c), Amor. Reps: Steadman, Marris, Thompson, Nightingale, Chandler.

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Marris and when Chinnor front-row Jay Tyack was shown a yellow card, the visitors had hope again. Even more so when, during that period playing with an extra man, Redingensians scored a try as Rossiter used his pace to latch onto an Ollie Foxley chip through to score under the posts. Spike Chandler added the extras. With 20 minutes still on the clock, Rams carved out one more glorious

a gap to score what would prove to be the hosts’ only try of the afternoon. Aside from a Sam Guttridge penalty it was very much Chinnor’s half and they moved 16-3 ahead by the break when Strang took his personal tally to 16 with another kick. But Rams picked up some momentum after the restart through Steven Bryant and replacement Antony

P Chinnor 19 Bishop’s Stort 18 Old Elthamians 18 Redruth 19 Taunton Tigers 19 Cinderford 19 Canterbury 18 Clifton 19 Redingensians 19 Bury St Edmunds 19 L.I Wild Geese 19 Henley 18 Barnes 18 Barnstaple 19 Worthing 18 Exmouth 19

W 14 14 15 14 12 11 10 10 8 7 6 6 4 5 5 2

D 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 1

L F A BP 3 689 299 13 4 566 339 17 3 534 319 11 5 568 390 13 5 600 466`15 7 487 456 16 8 512 440 16 9 433 539 7 10 442 393 12 12 418 524 9 3 474 587 13 11 413 514 9 11 359 489 11 13 357 607 8 13 353 511 7 16 388 720 11

PTS 73 73 71 69 67 57 56 47 46 37 37 35 33 30 27 21

LONDON IRISH

Winning streak is over for Exiles London Irish 24 Ospreys Premiership Select 26

Ollie Hoskins extended Irish’s lead over Ospreys Pictures: Steve Smyth

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk LONDON IRISH’S proud run is over. The Exiles had won all 18 games in league and cup this season since relegation from the Aviva Premiership but succumbed to a late try to lose by just two points to Ospreys at Madejski Stadium. Tries from Johnny Williams, Ciaran Hearn and Ollie Hoskins seemingly set Irish on their way to a comfortable win at 24-7 ahead, but a spirited second half fightback from the Welsh side saw them snatch the win. Fortunately for Irish the defeat came in the best possible game, a British and Irish Cup dead rubber with top spot already confirmed and director of rugby Nick Kennedy said the match just got away from his side. “It was a game of two halves,” he admitted. “We felt quite in control in the first half, we got over the line three times and just didn’t quite get the ball down so we went in at half-time fairly happy with ourselves. “We had a couple of things to work on, we needed to look after the ball a bit better in contact and we wanted more of the same with slight improvement. “Then in the second half things drifted away from us. “We got a yellow card and during that period they scored twice and from a performance point of view in the second half it just wasn’t good enough from us. “It wasn’t our standard of

WINNERSH BRITISH LEGION cemented their lead at the top of the Wokingham Independent Darts League with a 6-4 win over Ship Inn. In a first versus third meeting, Winnersh stormed out the blocks, claiming all three pairs meetings, dropping only one leg along the way. But Ship battled back to add some respectability to the score, taking points in the fours and singles. Second placed EMMBROOK INN B dominated against ELEPHANT AND CASTLE A with an 8-2 win as John Street took out a 114 finish along the way. Struggling ELEPHANT AND CASTLE B slipped to an 8-2 loss against ARBORFIELD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION with Pez Lewis claiming a tight 2-1 win in the singles for Arborfield. DUKES HEAD A had a bye week while MOLLY MILLAR were beaten 8-2 by CROWTHORNE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION A. In Division Two, debutants SANDHURST SOCIAL CLUB stay on course for promotion to the top flight at the first time of asking after thrashing DOG AND DUCK to move eight points clear. That is after second placed METROPOLITAN were held to a draw by EMMBROOK INN A while now third-placed THE RIFLE suffered defeat against DUKES HEAD B. Rifle started well as they looked to extend their four-game unbeaten run, but Dukes turned the game around to win 6-4. Elsewhere, HOPE AND ANCHOR stormed to a 9-1 win over CROWTHORNE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION B thanks to a 64 finish from Kerry Hussey and a maximum from Peter Hussey.

RUGBY LEAGUE

Fox named Raiders boss

British and Irish Cup Pool 3

P London Irish 6 Cornish Pirates 6 Ospreys Select 6 Connacht Eagles 6

W 5 4 3 0

D 0 0 0 0

L 1 2 3 6

F A BP 174 97 5 188 99 4 130 155 2 82 223 2

PTS 25 20 14 2

performance and I’m very disappointed.” Ospreys burst out of the traps to take a shock lead inside the opening minute when Phil Jones went over in the corner. Greig Tonks reduced the deficit with a penalty before Kennedy’s side started to get into their rhythm when Williams profited from a Scott Steele offload to score on his return from injury. And that lead was extended before the break when Canadian Hearn went over after a clever run by Matt Williams. Shortly after the restart, the game

looked to be won when Hoskins emerged from a crowd of bodies to score and Tonks’ conversion made it 24-7 to the hosts. But Ospreys Premiership Select stormed back to score three tries in 25 minutes to turn the tie on its head, sparked by a sin-binning for Senitiki Nayalo. Kieran Williams was the catalyst for the fightback for the Swansea-based club before two tries from Joe Thomas gave the visitors a memorable win. “They took their tries very well in that period and then they controlled the momentum well – we couldn’t get it back,” said Kennedy. “We were chasing the game at the end and they defended well and then they took their tries and attacked well too. “There’s lots of things for us to work on, we were disappointed with that performance in the second half. In the last 20 minutes there were some key areas of the game that we didn’t get

Greig Tonks, above top, kicked over nine points, while Ciaran Hearn dabs down during the bonus-point defeat

right that we needed to and there’s a lot of work to do now. “It’s a huge game for us against Ealing (on Saturday) and we need to get better for then.” Irish’s reward for winning the pool is a home tie against fellow Championship title hopefuls Yorkshire Carnegie in the quarter-finals. The tie will take place over the weekend of March 10-12. LONDON IRISH: Parton (Atkins 15), Ojo, Hearn, J. Williams, M. Williams (Neal 64), Tonks, Steele, Elrington, Gleave, Hoskins, Lloyd, McNally (Sexton 53), Trayfoot, Gilsenan (c), Nayalo (Narraway 65). Tries: J. Williams (20), Hearn (28), Hoskins (47) Cons: Tonks x3; Pen: Tonks (14) Sin-bin: Nayalo Referee: Joy Neville; Attendance: 2,205

READING RAIDERS have appointed Alex Fox as their new head coach. Rugby league side Raiders have brought in Leighton Park School PE teacher Fox on a two-year agreement ahead of pre-season training in March. Fox, 24, has played rugby union for a number of sidews including Burton and Reading before switching to rugby league and making his Raiders debut last year, where he expressed an interest in the managerial role. “It’s a relatively new sport to me,” admitted Fox, pictured above. “But I learnt so much during my coaching course and I can’t wait to meet the squad and get us primed and ready for the new season. “I would love for us to win our first silverware when we contest the Kennet Cup against Swindon.” Raiders chairman Andrew Belt, added: “Alex showed great enthusiasm for what we were doing as a club and was keen to get involved. “I was impressed by his ambition to improve his CV and throw himself into the sport and the Raiders so it made great sense to get him on board and I’m looking forward to seeing him whip the boys into shape ready for matchdays.” Raiders are on the look-out for new players and anyone interested should email readingroyalsrlfc@gmail.com.

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Al-Habsi heroics READING FC

Swift denied as Rams steal a win Derby County 3 Reading 2

GOALSCORER John Swift insists Reading deserved something from their trip to Pride Park. Royals took the lead through Swift (pictured above) before Derby equalised against the run of play when Darren Bent diverted the ball in from close range. Further goals from the hosts scored by Tom Ince and Will Hughes seemed to kill the contest, only for Yakou Meite to set up a grandstand finish with his first goal for the club. But Jaap Stam’s men could not find a way back to nick a point and suffered their third straight defeat, slipping to fifth in the table in the process. “It’s really disappointing for us as a team,” said Swift. “We definitely deserved more than we got. “We started really well and they got on top of us at the end of the first half. “But the way we ended was good and we could have grabbed a point at the end. It’s disappointing not to get any points.” He added: “With the way the game went, we have to be a bit more disciplined. “We went 1-0 up and needed to push on and get a second, but every game is a hard game and the other team will get chances. “They took their chances but we could have and probably should have got a point at the end.” Stam made two changes to the side which lost against Queens Park Rangers with captain Paul McShane returning alongside debutant Tiago Ilori in defence with Joey van den Berg and Roy Beerens missing out. And the Royals got off to a fine start, taking the game to their fellow play-off chasers with Yann Kermorgant and Garath McCleary both having early efforts. So it came as no real surprise when Reading took the lead on 16 minutes after a brilliant burst and cross from Liam Kelly which Swift converted from close range. It was the first goal Derby had conceded at Pride Park since September and they nearly shipped a second when the ball was worked to Danny Williams, but his shot was held by Scott Carson. But the Rams were level before

the break when the ball was moved to the right by Ince to Richard Keogh, who fizzed the ball across the six yard box and Bent was on hand to turn it in. And the turnaround was complete just past the hour mark and it was all of Reading’s own doing. A short goal kick from Al-Habsi to Moore, led to the defender giving the ball away and Derby sprung forwards with Ince slamming in at the goalkeeper’s near post. Hughes added a third on a counter-attack when a block from McShane fell kindly into the path of the midfielder to tuck into the bottom corner, but Reading battled back again. Stam threw on Dominic Samuel and Meite and it was the latter who got the goal, connecting to a Kelly corner to rise unmarked and head into the bottom corner. The visitors desperately sought an equaliser but any momentum was killed when Jordan Obita was shown a red card in stoppage time for a second yellow card. Despite the defeat, Stam was pleased with his side’s display. “I think we were by far the better team in how we played, but the game is about winning,” said the boss. “Overall I think we are very happy in how we played and I think we dominated. “Of course you want to score more goals and you don’t want to concede goals like that, but it’s happening. It’s the way I want my team to play and to take certain risks as well, you need to be clever to know when to take risks and when not but I can’t blame the players, they worked very hard.” READING: Al-Habsi; Gunter, Ilori, McShane (c), Moore (Samuel 75), Obita; Kelly, Williams, Swift (Meite 75); McCleary, Kermorgant. Subs not used: Jaakkola, Watson, Blackett, van den Berg, Evans. Goals: Swift (16), Meite (80) Yellow cards: Swift (41), Obita x2 (87,90+6) Red card: Obita (90+6) DERBY: Carson, Baird, Keogh (c), Pearce, Olsson, Hughes, de Sart, Bryson (Christie 88), Ince, Bent (Vydra 88), Russell (Shackell 90+3). Subs not used: Camara, Roos, Hanson, Vernam. Goals: Bent (36), Ince (63), Hughes (74) Yellow cards: Bryson (79), Russell (85), Ince (90+8) Referee: Peter Bankes Attendance: 28,393

Danny Williams in action

Al-Habsi’s penalty save ensured that Fulham were denied a late goal

George Evans was at the thick of the action

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puts Royals back in third

Roy Beerens scored Reading’s winning goal at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday night and was quickly congratulated by his teammates Pictures: Steve Smyth

Reading 1 Fulham 0

By TOM CROCKER at the MADEJSKI STADIUM tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk

ALI AL-HABSI produced a last minute penalty save to earn Reading a huge 1-0 win over fellow play-off chasing Fulham at Madejski Stadium. Royals looked set to end their three game losing streak thanks to a Roy Beerens strike earlier in the half when he followed in on John Swift’s missed penalty. But Fulham were handed a late lifeline when Liam Moore, who won the penalty at the other end, tripped former Royal Lucas Piazon in the box. Up stepped Chris Martin, who was not in the squad when these two sides originally met when the game was abandoned due to fog in December, but his effort down the middle was saved by the legs of Al-Habsi. And Reading survived a couple more nervy moments to hold on and move up to third in the Championship table. Jaap Stam made three changes from the side which lost 3-2 at Derby County with Tyler Blackett replacing the suspended Jordan Obita while Dutch duo Joey van den Berg and Roy Beerens were preferred to Tiago Ilori and Yann Kermorgant. With four strikers named on the bench and no recognised forwards in the starting 11 there was intrigue to see how the Royals lined up and it was a new look front two of Garath McCleary and Roy Beerens leading the attack in a 3-5-2. While neither side created any clear cut chance early on the game settled into a good rhythm with both teams matching up in formation and style of passing out from the back.

McCleary was the first to get in behind the defence after a good ball from Danny Williams but his low cross was cut out. It was a similar story down the other end when Reading had a huge let off as wing-back Ryan Fredericks ran off Blackett, but his pull back was stopped by captain Paul McShane. Just a minute later Royals carved out their best opening of the game when Beerens peeled away down the left and teed up Swift, whose low left-footed effort was tipped away by David Button. Sone Aluko wasted a good chance to at least test Al-Habsi on 34 minutes when he got in down the left channel but blazed off target. While the first half ended level, both sides looked more than capable of finding a way through. And so it proved just four minutes after the restart. Liam Kelly’s free-kick forced McShane out wide but the defender hooked the ball up into the air and over his head towards his fellow centre-back Moore, who went down under the challenge of Tim Ream. Referee Stephen Martin pointed to the spot allowing Swift the chance to break the deadlock, but his penalty was saved by Button - the sixth penalty missed by Reading this season. However, fortunately Beerens was lively to the rebound and followed it in to steer the ball past the keeper. And that goal certainly seemed to liven everyone up inside Madejski Stadium with a second goal nearly arriving almost immediately when Kelly laid the ball off to Swift inside the box, but his shot was blocked. McCleary looked to have gone one better on 57 minutes as he cut in from the left and unleashed a rocket towards goal, but the effort crashed back off the underside of the crossbar. The Jamaican international then led a threeon-one attack minutes later on the break in

the end-to-end contest, picking out goalscorer Beerens, but his shot was deflected behind. It was far from all one-way traffic as half-time substitute Piazon came close to haunting his former club having spent a year on loan here last season, but his shot was brilliantly blocked by McShane. With the game winding down, Royals were clearly happy with the 1-0 with McCleary’s saved shot the only effort of note from the home side. Stam introduced Ilori for his home debut following his switch from Liverpool while George Evans and Kermorgant provided some late physical presence. But just as it seemed Royals had completed the shut out, Fulham had one last chance to take a point, and a huge chance at that. It was hearts in mouths for the home faithful when Piazon broke into the box with the game entering its final minute and he was tripped by Moore, giving the visitors a penalty of their own. But there was still one late twist in the tail as Al-Habsi produced the save with his legs to stop Martin’s powerful effort and send the Mad Stad into raptures. Al-Habsi had been relatively untroubled throughout but he certainly picked his moment and as the fans trailed out of the ground, it was the goalkeeper’s name they were singing. READING (ratings out of 10): Al-Habsi 8; Gunter 6, McShane (c) 8, Moore 7, van den Berg 6, Blackett 5 (Ilori 69 5); Kelly 8 (Kermorgant 85 n/a), Williams 7, Swift 7; McCleary 6, Beerens 8 (Evans 85 n/a). Subs not used: Jaakkola, Meite, Samuel, Mendes. Goal: Beerens (49) Yellow cards: McShane (33), McCleary (68) FULHAM: Button; Fredericks, Madl (Piazon 45), Kalas, Ream, Malone (Sessegnon 69); McDonald (Parker 83), Johansen, Cairney (c); Martin, Aluko. Subs not used: Bettinelli, Odoi, Sigurdsson, Smith. Yellow card: Martin (72) Referee: Stephen Martin Attendance: 16,012 (inc. 2,452 away)

A lively encounter saw Royals go back to third spot in the Championship table

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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

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Royals looking Greener with Anna By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk

ANNA GREEN has become Reading Women’s third signing of the winter. Following on from the captures of Mandy van den Berg and Rachel Furness from WSL 1 rivals Liverpool and Sunderland, Royals have moved to secure a third international star. Left-back Green has earned over 60 caps for New Zealand, scoring seven goals, and comes with pedigree of having played in two World Cups. Green, 26, has penned a full-time professional contract until June 2018 and also has experience on the international stage of playing in three Olympic Games, including last year in Rio. “I’ve only heard good things about Reading and the professional environment here,” she said. “It’s tough to come up from WSL 2 and to stay in WSL 1 is a massive achievement. “I’m excited to be involved with a club that’s capable of doing this.” And following the recent departures of Shelly Cox and Sophie Perry, manager Kelly Chambers is pleased to add another left-back to the squad to challenge Harriet Scott. “Anna is a great attacking player and a great athlete,” said Chambers. “She has great attributes that give us a different dimension to our team on the pitch. “I can’t wait to introduce her to the team and get working with her.” And Green is not the only player to sign a professional contract this week as the club have announced three more players who have extended their stays with the club. Vice captain Lauren Bruton heads the list, signing a two-anda-half-year, full-time deal which is the longest ever agreed in the club’s history. Bruton, 24, has been a key part of Reading’s rise and was rewarded for her standout displays in WSL 1 with the player’s player of the year award. “I’m really pleased to have extended my contract with Reading,” said the former Arsenal midfielder. “The club’s ambition to progress and push on in the WSL made it an easy decision for me and I’m really looking forward to the challenges in the seasons ahead with the team.” Manager Chambers added: “I’m thrilled that Lauren has further committed her future to the club. “Lauren is a great player that still has loads of potential to fulfil. “She is a key player for us, as she showed last season and I’m excited to continue working with her to see how much more she can bring in the coming seasons.” Melissa Fletcher is another

Anna Green with Kelly Chambers Left: Charlie Estcourt Right: Lauren Bruton Below: Melissa Fletcher

player to have committed her future to the club. ‘Fletch’ has been associated with the club since she was a youngster and after becoming a fully qualified accountant, had been juggling football with her part-time accountancy role. But Reading’s longest-serving player has now decided to switch her focus solely to football, signing her first professional contract, which runs until June 2018. Currently the club’s only senior striker, Fletcher said: “I’ve been part of this club since I was eight years old and have seen it develop into the club it is today. “I couldn’t be happier to have extended my time here.” And the good news did not stop there.

On Wednesday the club announced that teenager and full Welsh international Charlie Estcourt had also signed her first professional deal. Estcourt, 18, progressed through the John Madejski Academy college programme and developed her game during a loan spell at Bristol last year, helping them to promotion from WSL 2. “Charlie is a very promising player, who has already achieved so much at such a young age,” said Chambers. “She’s got a great ability and has a lot of potential to develop further in the game. “Charlie had a great loan spell at Bristol last season and I’m excited to have her back part of my squad.”

LOCAL FOOTBALL

Jack Frost brings fixtures to a halt WINTER weather ripped up much of the local football scene last weekend. News of failed pitch inspections arrived almost hourly on Saturday morning with BINFIELD’S scheduled trip to Hellenic Premier Division’s high-flying Thatcham Town among the first to go. The big clash in One East soon followed as titlechasing WOODLEY UNITED had to call off their game with neighbours FINCHAMPSTEAD due to a frozen pitch at Scours Lane. In the same league, WOKINGHAM AND EMMBROOK will go over a month without playing a game after their trip to Headington Amateur’s was postponed. Sumas last took to the field on New Year’s Eve but a string of cancellations and free weeks mean Clive McNelly’s charges have no game planned until February 4. EVERSLEY AND CALIFORNIA followed suit with their Combined Counties Division One game against Dorking also falling to the freezing temperatures. It is a switch of focus to cup action for many of the above sides this week with Binfield hosting Sandhurst Town in the Hellenic Challenge Cup, Woodley travelling to Royal Wootton Bassett of the league above in the Supplementary Cup while Finch go to Marlow United in the Reading Invitational Challenge Cup. n WOODLEY have boosted their attacking ranks with the addition of forward Ryan Tye from Finchampstead. Tye has struggled for game-time this year and joins Michael Herbert’s squad to try and aid their title chances.

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HELLENIC CHALLENGE CUP

Moles are in the dark ahead of Fizzers tie By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk

ROGER HERRIDGE admits he knows very little about Sandhurst Town as he prepares his Binfield side to face the Fizzers this Saturday. Herridge’s Moles will be strong favourites to see off the side from the league below at Hill Farm Lane in the Hellenic Challenge Cup third round clash. Despite recent league struggles, Binfield sit eighth in Hellenic Premier Division with Sandhurst down in ninth in One East. But Herridge is well aware that this type of cup game can be a potential banana skin. “I’ve got to be honest, the plan was to go and watch them or get somebody to watch them but I’ve not really had the opportunity,” the Binfield boss told The Wokingham Paper. “Obviously it’s a bit of an unknown quantity to us. “We certainly won’t be taking them for granted or treating them lightly. “For them it’s probably a good time to play us because we’re a little bit away from where we want to be in terms of performance and fitness, especially not having played for a couple of weeks by the time we play them. “It’s a cup game and shocks can happen in cups. We know that teams from a league below, in one-off games can compete with teams from the league above. “It’s obviously a local derby and I’m sure they’ve got players in their team that are looking to prove that they’re good enough to play the level above and we’ll expect a tough game.”

With a packed February schedule, Herridge says he had planned to give a few of his fringe players some playing time weekend. But with last Saturday’s trip to Thatcham Town postponed due to a frozen pitch, he may have a rethink. “Probably if we’d played on Saturday we maybe would have made a few changes and given a few of the squad players a run out who haven’t started many games recently,” explained Herridge. “But the fact we haven’t played on Saturday, that might change it slightly. “We’re expecting a tough game, but it’s a game we’re expecting to win. “We’ll certainly respect them and know that we’ll have to work hard to get the win.” With just seven league games to go, focus could understandably shift to one of the three cup competitions left for Binfield. As well as the Sandhurst game, the Moles are in the semi-finals of the Berks and Bucks Senior Trophy against Newport Pagnell Town with rivals Bracknell Town waiting in the final, while the Reading Senior Cup is yet to get underway. “The league is your bread and butter,” said Herridge. “But because of the lack of teams in the league, here we are three weeks into January and we’ve only got seven games left. “We’ve got three cup competitions. We’re not going to win the league, the only chance of silverware is in the cups. “So we’ll certainly be putting an emphasis on trying to find some good success in one of those three competitions.”

Results and fixtures Saturday, January 21 FOOTBALL Sky Bet Championship Derby County 3-2 Reading Hellenic Premier Division Thatcham Town P-P Binfield Hellenic Division 1 East Headington Amateurs P-P Wokingham and Emmbrook; Woodley United P-P Finchampstead Combined Counties Division 1 Eversley and California P-P Dorking Thames Valley League, Premier Division: Woodley United Reserves P-P Reading YMCA; Taplow United P-P Berks County; Wraysbury Village P-P Hurst RUGBY British and Irish Cup London Irish 24-26 Ospreys Select National League 2 South Chinnor 16-10 Redingensians National League 3 South West Lydney P-P Bracknell Berks, Bucks and Oxon Premier Slough 15-15 Crowthorne HOCKEY MBBO Regional 2 (Men’s) Slough 1-2 Sonning Division 1: Sonning 2s P-P South Berkshire; South Berkshire 2s 2-4 Newbury and Thatcham 2s Trysports Premier 1 (Women’s) South Berkshire Ladies P-P Sonning; Sonning 2s 0-1 Aylesbury ICE HOCKEY EPIHL Basingstoke Bison 5-0 Bracknell Bees BASKETBALL NBL Division 1: Derby Trailblazers 75-93 Reading Rockets

Sunday, January 22

FOOTBALL Southern Region Women’s League First Division: Barton Rovers P-P Woodley United; Wargrave Ladies P-P Wycombe Wanderers Ladies ICE HOCKEY EPIHL Bracknell Bees 2-5 MK Lightning

Tuesday, January 24

FOOTBALL Sky Bet Championship Reading 1-0 Fulham Reading Challenge Cup Holyport P-P Berks County

FIXTURES (3pm unless stated) Saturday, January 28 FOOTBALL Sky Bet Championship Reading v Cardiff City Hellenic Challenge Cup Binfield v Sandhurst Town Hellenic Supplementary Cup Royal Wootton Bassett v Woodley United Reading Invitation Challenge Cup Marlow United v Finchampstead (2pm) Combined Counties Division 1 Eversley and California v Dorking Thames Valley League, Premier Division: Berks County v Highmoor Ibis Reserves; Hurst v Woodcote Stoke Row (both 2pm) RUGBY Greene King IPA Championship

Ealing Trailfinders v London Irish National League 2 South Barnstaple v Redingensians (2pm) National League 3 South West Bracknell v Cleve (2.15pm) Berks, Bucks and Oxon Premier Abingdon v Crowthorne (2.15pm) HOCKEY MBBO Regional Division 2 (Men’s) Oxford 2s v Sonning (11.30am) Division 1: South Berkshire v Witney (1.30pm) Trysports Premier 1 (Women’s) Amersham and Chalfont v Sonning (10am); Aylesbury Ladies v South Berkshire (12pm) ICE HOCKEY EPIHL Bracknell Bees v Manchester Phoenix (6pm) BASKETBALL NBL Division 1 Reading Rockets v Essex Leopards (5pm)

Sunday, January 29

FOOTBALL Southern Region Women’s League First Division: Woodley United v Ascot United; New Milton Town v Wargrave Ladies (both 2pm) ICE HOCKEY EPIHL Telford Tigers v Bracknell Bees

Championship P Brighton 26 Newcastle Utd 27 Reading 27 Huddersfield Tn 27 Leeds United 27 Sheffield Wed 27 Derby County 27 Barnsley 27 Fulham 27 Norwich City 27 Preston N.E 27 Birmingham City 27 Aston Villa 27 Ipswich Town 27 Brentford 27 Cardiff City 26 QPR 27 Wolves 27 Nottm Forest 27 Bristol City 27 Wigan Athletic 27 Burton Albion 27 Blackburn Rov 27 Rotherham Utd 27

Pts 60 58 49 49 48 45 43 41 40 40 40 37 36 34 33 33 33 32 30 27 25 25 25 16

P W D L F A Pts Bracknell Town 24 19 2 3 86 24 59 Thame United 23 17 4 2 83 31 55 Flackwell Heath 25 17 3 5 71 27 54 Thatcham Town 25 16 3 6 73 39 51 Highworth Town 26 15 4 7 70 46 49 Ardley United 25 13 4 8 56 43 43 Tuffley Rovers 25 12 4 9 47 40 40 Binfield 27 12 3 12 45 42 39 Wootton Bassett 25 13 2 10 51 42 38* Brimscombe 21 11 3 7 47 33 36 Lydney Town 24 10 3 11 45 51 33 Longlevens AFC 24 8 3 13 47 52 27 Ascot United 25 7 3 15 42 59 24 Highmoor-Ibis 22 6 4 12 36 57 22 Brackley Saints 24 5 2 17 24 80 17 Oxford Nomads 24 3 6 15 30 60 15 Burnham 26 5 0 21 31 107 15 Henley Town 25 3 3 19 33 84 12 *Denotes points adjustment

Hellenic Division 1 East

P W D L F A Pts Penn & Tylers Green 16 12 3 1 56 13 39 Headington Ama 14 10 0 4 44 21 30 Woodley United 13 10 0 3 25 11 30 A Pts Chalfont Wasps 18 8 5 5 31 27 29 22 40 AFC Aldermaston 18 9 0 9 40 33 27 18 9 0 9 31 29 27 21 40 Finchampstead 9 38 Bicester Town 15 8 2 5 32 24 26 17 8 2 7 30 32 26 24 30 Rayners Lane 35 29 Sandhurst Town 15 6 3 6 26 28 21 15 5 3 7 21 34 18 33 26 Chinnor 38 24 Didcot Town Res’ 14 5 2 7 32 30 17 17 4 4 9 29 37 16 43 23 Wokingham 15 5 0 10 35 35 15 42 20 Holyport 36 18* Wantage Town Res’ 17 0 0 17 15 93 0 21 17 45 12* Got a sports story? 31 11 Email: sport@wokingham 56 3

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P W D L F Marlow United 16 13 1 2 63 Newbury 17 13 1 3 56 Reading YMCA 14 12 2 0 55 Woodcote S.R 16 9 3 4 42 Mortimer 18 9 2 7 32 Berks County 18 8 2 8 24 Cookham Dean 17 7 3 7 38 (6pm) Wraysbury 18 7 2 9 26 Woodley Utd Res 18 6 2 10 17 Highmoor Ibis Res 16 6 3 7 32 Unity 16 5 2 9 18 FOOTBALL Rotherfield Utd 18 1 7 10 20 Sky Bet Championship Birmingham City v Reading (7.45pm) Taplow United 14 3 2 9 22 Hurst 16 1 0 15 11 Reading Invitation Challenge Cup * Denotes points adjustment Hurst v Henley Town (7.45pm)

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Hellenic Premier

WD L F A 18 6 3 43 18 19 1 7 54 21 14 4 8 39 36 15 4 8 32 30 15 3 9 37 27 13 6 8 31 26 12 7 8 27 21 12 5 10 46 41 10 10 6 44 32 12 4 11 45 40 11 7 9 37 34 9 10 8 31 36 8 12 7 28 27 9 7 11 28 33 9 6 12 34 35 9 6 11 31 40 9 6 12 26 37 8 8 11 34 37 8 6 13 38 45 8 3 16 35 39 6 7 14 24 32 6 7 14 26 37 6 7 14 32 44 4 4 19 27 60

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MBBO Regional 2 P WD Slough 13 11 1 Amersham & Chal 13 9 3 Banbury 2s 12 8 1 Sonning 12 8 1 British Airways 12 7 2 Marlow 2s 12 6 1 Oxford Hawks 3s 12 6 1 Tring 13 4 0 Oxford 2s 12 3 2 Eastcote 2s 13 2 3 West Hamp 2 12 1 2 Staines 2 12 0 1

L F A 1 53 13 1 49 23 3 54 32 3 40 18 3 31 20 5 33 32 5 37 38 9 22 38 7 24 47 8 21 40 9 22 46 11 12 51

Pts 34 30 25 25 23 19 19 12 11 9 5 1

IPA Championship

P W D L F A BP London Irish 12 12 0 0 426 187 10 Yorkshire 11 10 0 1 334 254 7 Doncaster 12 7 0 5 299 250 7 Eailing 12 6 1 5 275 261 5 London Scottish 11 6 0 5 271 273 7 Cornish Pirates 12 5 1 6 337 303 8 Nottingham 12 5 1 6 247 298 5 Jersey 12 4 0 8 287 314 11 Bedford 12 3 0 9 264 304 9 Rotherham 12 3 1 8 227 324 3 Richmond 12 2 0 10 183 382 3 *London Welsh’s results have been expunged.

PTS 58 47 35 31 31 30 27 27 21 17 17

EPIHL P Telford 38 Milton Keynes 37 Peterborough 38 Basingstoke 38 Hull 38 Guildford 39 Swindon 38 Sheffield 40 Bracknell 39 Manchester 35

W 24 23 23 24 20 18 14 10 7 4

OW OL 6 3 5 2 2 1 0 2 1 1 1 5 5 2 1 3 0 3 2 1

L 5 7 12 12 16 15 17 26 29 28

F 167 145 156 135 155 155 120 128 89 86

A Pts 98 63 93 58 96 51 87 50 151 43 131 43 123 40 177 25 184 17 196 13

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Bees playoff hopes boosted BRACKNELL BEES could be set for a boost to their play-off hopes following a meeting by the English Premier Ice Hockey League (EPIHL). Lukas Smital’s charges currently lie ninth in the 10-team league with the top eight at the end of the campaign usually qualifying for the play-offs – but their final position may not matter. Following a meeting among EPIHL clubs, both leaders Telford Tigers and struggling Manchester Phoenix are in line to be denied entry to the chance of picking up the trophy due to financial problems. Representatives from Basingstoke Bison, Bracknell Bees, Guildford Flames, Hull Pirates, Peterborough Phantoms, Milton Keynes Lightning, Swindon Wildcats and Sheffield Steeldogs were present for the meeting where the issue of penalties for clubs entering administration was high on the agenda. The EPIHL statement, published on Bracknell Bees official website, read: “The main focus of the meeting was how to deal with turmoil and unrest caused by clubs not playing within their means and having to liquidate or bankrupt a company, leaving unpaid debts to creditors and its staff whilst potentially gaining an advantage in onice performances. “As a result, it was unanimously decided by all member clubs present at

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Telford Tigers could be denied entry to the end of season play-offs, allowing Bracknell Bees to take their spot

the meeting that the Telford Tigers and Manchester Phoenix will not be invited to participate in the end of season playoffs, following their well-documented liquidation in the previous 12 months.” It continued: “Furthermore, going forwards any club who enters into administration/liquidation or bankruptcy during the course of a season will be placed on the same points as the bottom placed team in the league standings plus an additional 10 point deduction. “We believe these punishments underline our commitment to ensure a fair competition, as well as providing a sustainable future for our sport.”

However, the sport’s governing body, the English Ice Hockey Association (EIHA), have since expressed their disappointment at minutes from the meeting being published while leaders Telford Tigers have hit back, saying they intend to fight the ruling. A statement from Tigers read: “Telford Tigers would like to say they do not accept the proposal to exclude the team from this season’s EPIHL play-offs. “The club is in discussion with the league’s representatives, including EIHA chairman Ken Taggart, to have this exclusion rescinded. “This proposal is not within the rules of competition and the league has no

power to unilaterally exclude a team from the play-off competition. “As a club, we will be using every avenue available to us to make sure Telford Tigers participate in the end of season play-offs.” Meanwhile, the EIHA said: “The EIHA was disappointed to read minutes from the January EPIHL meeting in the public domain when the rule changes and sanctions had not been agreed by the EIHA Director responsible. “EIHA chairman Ken Taggart will be talking with representatives of the EPIHL owners to gather all information before making a final decision on the matters at hand.”

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Moles plan to bring in new faces By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk ROGER HERRIDGE is hoping some fresh arrivals can give his Binfield side the boost they need to snap out of their Christmas hangover. The Moles were one of a number of teams to see their fixtures postponed over the weekend but they are set to return to action when they host Sandhurst Town in the Hellenic Challenge Cup on Saturday. That game comes on the back of two 3-0 league defeats against Ardley United and Thame United and Herridge admits his side have struggled since the turn of the year. “We just lost a little bit of sharpness over Christmas I think to be honest,” the Binfield boss told The Wokingham Paper. “Training facilities tend to be shut over the Christmas period and we probably haven’t trained as much as we would have liked and picked up a few injuries along the way. “I’ve got a few players playing that are lacking a little bit of

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sharpness and it’s just had an affect on us really. That’s not to take anything away from Ardley and Thame, because they were both good value for their wins. “We’ve got to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and we might see a little bit of evolvement over a couple of areas over the next couple of weeks if we can.” One of those areas is up front as Herridge desperately seeks to find some support for leading scorer Liam Ferdinand. The Binfield frontman has been in imperious form all campaign, netting 23 goals in 27 games, including more than a third of his side’s goals in the league. But with young Luke Hayden second in the scoring charts with seven, experienced striker Jon Bennett has been drafted in on a dual-registration deal with Marlow and featured in both of the Moles’ last two games. And Herridge says there could be both incomings and outgoings over the next couple of weeks. “Players being injured has meant that it opens doors for other

players and I’ve got to be honest, a few of them haven’t taken those opportunities and have been disappointing,” he admitted. “I’ve got a couple of seven-day approaches in at the minute and you might see a couple come in and a couple go over the next week or so. “We’ve signed Liam Whyte from Flackwell Heath. He might just be 18 and he’s been at Flackwell for the last couple of seasons. “He’s had a few injury problems this year which has meant he hasn’t played quite as often as he would like. He travels all the way over there from Bracknell so we’re a little bit more on his doorstep. “I’m quite pleased to sign Liam. He will certainly be a useful addition to us, that’s for sure.” He continued: “Jon (Bennett) is a proven goalscorer at this level and he scores goals at the level above. “It might take a couple of games for us to see the best of Jon because

he needs minutes. “He scores goals and we’re seriously lacking in that area. There’s a bit too much pressure on Ferdi (Liam Ferdinand) and Ferdi has had an injury as well. “Luke Hayden has been injured so we haven’t had him, albeit he is fit now. “Jonesy (Matt Jones) has had a difficult season in terms of fitness. He’s a bit off it at the minute. He’s subject to a sevenday approach from Woodley and I won’t be standing in their way. “I’ve got the utmost respect for Jonesy and he’s a very, very good footballer when fit, but he might have to take a step back to get back to where he wants to be. We’ll see what happens with that over the next week. “The door is always open if he wants to come back when he’s in a position fitness wise to do so.” n For more from Herridge as he looks ahead to the Sandhurst game, turn to page 39.

JAAP STAM has played down talk that Reading are interested in signing striker Omar Bogle, claiming he has never heard of him. With the transfer window slamming shut on Tuesday, Royals have been heavily linked with the Grimsby Town frontman, who leads the League Two charts with 19 goals this season. But, speaking after Reading’s 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday night, Stam insists Bogle is not a player he is familiar with. When asked about the striker, the Royals boss said: “Who? I’ve never heard of him. If there’s a player coming into the club, I need to know him! “I’m basically deciding who we need within the team, I’m telling the people what type of player I like and if there’s a name that comes up then they need to tell me that name but this name I have never heard of.” He added: “If it was up to me, we could use a couple of players but I don’t know. “We’ve got our list with names and what type of players we want to bring within the club to strengthen the squad. “I give them to Brian (Tevreden), he is going to talk to the owners to see if they can do anything but I don’t think you need to expect a lot of players to be coming in this week.” On the pitch, Stam’s side ended a run of three straight defeats to climb up to third in the table with the dramatic win over Fulham as Ali AlHabsi saved a last minute penalty. That came after Roy Beerens had broken the deadlock early in the second half, following in to score when John Swift missed Reading’s sixth spot kick of the campaign. And Stam admits penalty misses are a cause for a concern. “It’s a bit of a nightmare,” said the boss. “It looks like the players are training on scoring on the rebound! “It’s a bit stressful. When you get a penalty you are already thinking ‘oh no, not again’ and it happens again. You can also say it’s a good thing that they are there every time to finish it off but it’s a lot easier if you do it straightaway and finish it the first time. “I can’t say if it’s lucky anymore, maybe Swifty told Roy, I’m going to hit the goalie over there and then you are there to finish it off! “Then at the end of the game you give away a penalty yourself and it’s a great save by Ali that gets us the three points.” He added: “I’m very proud of the team. “We could’ve scored a lot more goals, we created a lot of chances against a team that has a lot of quality. “We made it very difficult for them.” n YOUNG defenders Jake Cooper and Niall Keown have both left the club on loan. Cooper, who has made 54 appearances for Reading, has been out of favour under Stam and joins League One Millwall while Keown has moved to Scottish side Partick Thistle. Meanwhile, Stam confirmed that former Ajax youngster Adham El Idrissi is set for a trial with the Reading Under-23 side. For more Reading FC news and photos from Tuesday night, turn to page 36. 04 9

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