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For each book, they get a sticker which goes into a collector’s folder and for all six, they receive a medal.

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Theresa May launches bid to become Prime Minister

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk

WOKINGHAM Borough could have the next Prime Minister living within its borders.

Home Secretary and MP for Maidenhead Theresa May, who represents the villages of Sonning, Twyford, Wargrave, Hurst, Remenham and Hare Hatch within the borough, yesterday announced her intention to stand for the leader of the Conservative Party, and ultimately the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Mrs May paid tribute to the outgoing PM David Cameron, who announced his resignation last Friday following the result of the EU Referendum.

She said: “It is easy to forget how far the Conservative Party – and our country – have come since David Cameron was first elected leader in 2005.

“Thanks to David, we were elected

into Government for the first time in 18 years. We won a majority in the House of Commons for the first time in 23 years.

“And – in difficult times – we stabilised the economy, reduced the deficit and helped more people into work than ever before.”

Mrs May went on to list her reasons for standing in the leadership battle, stating that she would provide the country with the strong leadership it needs during its transition out of the European Union, unite the Conservative party, and provide ‘a bold, new positive vision for the future of our country’ which works for everyone.

Mrs May also quashed any suggestions of a second referendum, saying: “The campaign was fought, the vote was held, turnout was high, and the public gave their verdict.

“There must be no attempts to remain inside the EU, no attempts to rejoin it through the back door, and no second referendum.

“The country voted to leave the European Union, and it is the duty of the Government and of Parliament to make sure we do just that.”

Mrs May also pledged to set up a government department which will be responsible for negotiating Britain’s exit from the EU, led by a Secretary of State who campaigned for Brexit.

The Maidenhead MP went on to explain how public service was a part of her life, as the daughter of a vicar and granddaughter of a regimental sergeant major, and that she is not a ‘showy politician’ who gossips over lunch and goes drinking in Parliament’s bars.

Closing her speech, Mrs May said there was ‘immediate work to do to restore political stability and economic certainty’, and to ensure Britain got the best deal when leaving the EU. She finished her speech modestly,

maintaining that the success of the new government would be down to the entire party, not just one person.

She said: “We have a mission to make Britain a country that works not for the privileged and not for the few but for every one of our citizens.

“Together, we – the Conservative Party – can build a better Britain.”

She has received support from Dr Phillip Lee, MP for Bracknell. n Fellow Conservative, John Redwood MP, said that people are welcome to come and join the party He said: “Post the referendum there are various enquiries to join the Conservative party. The 30 Rose Street Office would be happy to help you.

He added: “I think it fair to point out that anyone joining now will not be eligible to vote in the leadership election, as you have to be a member for three months before qualifying.”

CCTV stills show the thieves steal the cash machine from Wokingham Station

Search on for missing teenager AN APPEAL has been launched to help find a teenager missing from Camberley since Sunday (26).

Sasha Forster, 19, was last seen near Frimley Park Hospital at around 11am, and Surrey Police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Sasha is described as white, between 5ft 2 and 5ft 4 tall, of a slim build with long, dark hair and blue eyes. She was wearing dark trousers, a long black and white cardigan, black Dr Marten shoes and had bangles and ties on her right arm.

A number of searches and checks have already been carried out and officers are continuing to pursue other lines of enquiry to find Sasha and ensure she is safe and well.

If you have seen Sasha, or you have any other information which could assist officers in their search, please contact Surrey Police on 101, quoting incident reference 45160054435.

Fridge freezer starts fire A FRIDGE-freezer is believed to have started a blaze in a garage in Crowthorne on Tuesday morning.

Crews from Bracknell and Crowthorne fire stations were called to the property in New Wokingham Road at around 10am.

Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, a hose reel and a thermal imaging camera to tackle the fire before it spread to the house.

The resident of the property was home at the time, but no-one was injured.

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Raid sees thieves smash station wall and steal cash machine

By PHIL CREIGHTON and GEMMA DAVIDSON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk

POLICE have released dramatic CCTV footage that shows the moment thieves smashed a wall with a Land Rover in order to steal a cash machine.

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Wokingham Station was raided for the second time in a week.

British Transport Police were called to the railway station around 2.20am after receiving reports of a car crashing into the building.

CCTV footage shows the Land Rover reversing into the wall next to the station’s coffee shop, destroying the newly built glass wall.

The thieves then got out of the vehicle, leaving the engine running, to collect the cash point. They are seen taking the machine out of the station and into a vehicle thought to have been a BMW or an Audi.

British Transport Police cordoned off a large area around the station, partly due to the amount of glass debris and partly because they were unsure if the building was structurally sound.

Commuters arriving for their trains were able to carry on using the platforms as usual, accessing the station through a side gate by the bike sheds.

On Wednesday, a spokesperson for South West Trains at Wokingham Station told The Wokingham Paper: “It happened around 2am. There were two vehicles, the one that broke into the station and the one that got away.

“There is structural damage to the building and we’re waiting for the engineers to assess before we can reopen.

“Passengers are taking it in good spirits.

“While the ticket office is closed tickets are being sold in the train or at the destination.”

The ticket office has since reopened although part of it is still boarded up.

The Land Rover left at Wokingham Station was watched by British Transport Police Pictures: Phil Creighton

Forensic police attended the scene in the morning, removing the Land Rover and searching for clues.

British Transport Police have released some stills from the CCTV images capturing the theft.

In a report they said: “We were called to Wokingham station at 2.20am this morning (Wednesday, 29 June) following reports of a car crashing into the station.

“Officers from BTP and Thames Valley Police attended, where it appears a cash machine has been stolen from the station. The suspects then left the area in a dark/black vehicle believed to be a BMW or an Audi A5.”

Wokingham station was recently targeted in a separate smash and grab.

Ticket machines in the station were broken into and a small quantity of cash was taken from them in the raid on Wednesday, June 22.

Chief Inspector Paul Richards from British Transport Police was on the scene on Wednesday.

He told The Wokingham Paper: “We [British Transport Police] responded and Thames Valley Police

responded. We found a green Land Rover wedged across the station.

“We believe an Audi A4 or possibly and A5 was used to take the cash machine away. We’ve forensically recovered the green Land Rover and taken it away for investigation.

“We’re certainly looking into potential links between the two incidents. They could well be linked.”

Ch Insp Richards added that readers can play their part in helping track down the criminals responsible.

“The public should be alert and vigilant,” he said.

“If they have seen something pick up the phone and ring Crimestoppers, and give us as much information as possible. We are really looking for the public to be active around this investigation. “ Detectives from BTP are currently investigating this ram raid and are appealing for witnesses or information. You can contact BTP by calling 0800 40 50 40 or by sending a text to 61016 quoting reference 43 of 29/06/2016. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

WOKINGHAM Lions Club has announced its new president.

Bob Westerman, who officially takes over the position today, inaugurated into the position by outgoing president Alan Rouse on Sunday.

Speaking during the ceremony at the Hotel Du Vin in Henley-on-Thames, which was also attended

by Wokingham Mayor Cllr Gwynneth Hewetson, Mr Westerman outlined his vision for the coming year, which includes a concerted effort to attract younger members, in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

He said: “We offer a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to come together to help the community, make new friends and have some fun.

In particular, we would like to have more young members in our club. We would welcome fresh ideas for fundraising, and encourage anyone who would like to make a difference to join us.” n For more information on the Wokingham Lions visit www.wokinghamlions.org.uk or call 0845 833 7384.

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Brexit vote special – Wokingham votes remain

Redwood vows to serve Wokingham despite borough voting against him

By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk

“As an individual I could only speak and vote for one side. My long study of the UK’s involvement with the EU persuaded WOKINGHAM MP John Redwood has me that we can do more to promote our written an open letter to constituents in the prosperity and freedom from outside the wake of the borough’s decision to remain in formal structures of the EU.” the European Union, vowing to continue to Now that the vote is over, Mr represent them and ensuring that their views Redwood argued, his normal are heard. role as MP resumes.

It comes after being warned by a Labour Appealing directly to councillor that Wokingham’s verdict on Votes waiting to be counted in last week’s referendum people who voted Remain, Europe was a massive slap in the face to he said: “I would like him (see right) and calls for him to resign. to reassure those who Bucking the national trend, the borough disagree with me on the voted by a large margin to stay, in contrast referendum issue. As MEMBERS of the local UKIP branch need to be reconciled and this will take to the MP’s long-held view that the country your MP I will continue to time and effort by both sides.” have launched an appeal for new should leave Europe. represent you all when you He added that the group hopes to recruits to come and join them in However, Mr Redwood argued that the have issues and problems that recruit “many more members” and the wake of the decision to leave the European referendum was an opportunity need taking up, and I will ensure your increase participation in the local European Union. for everyone to have their say and he could views are heard.” communities.

Phil Cunnington said: “The mood only speak as an individual.

He added: “I well understand the worries “We are actively encouraging new among UKIP supporters is celebratory He said: “The vote was an important some Remain voters have, as I heard members to join the party or become at the achievement of such a longexercise in direct democracy. them well put throughout the referendum supporters and anyone interested is standing and significant aim of UKIP. “It supplanted our normal representative campaign. I will work tirelessly to ensure as welcome,” he said.

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“I want us to have many strong and good links with our neighbours, based on trade, mutual investment, tourism and travel, academic joint working, student exchanges, joint cultural events and all the other things that draw on our shared heritage and long history of collaborative working across the Channel,” he said.

Mr Redwood also vowed to vote against any Brexit budgets that would be regressive.

He wrote: “I take my election promises to vote for lower income taxes and no VAT increases seriously.

I also strongly believe that as the UK and the other advanced economies are only growing slowly, we need to reduce taxes a bit more and spend more on national priorities like the NHS and housing, not less.

“I will continue to be a voice and to exercise my Parliamentary vote for prosperity not austerity.”

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Brexit vote special – Wokingham votes remain

Wokingham’s remain vote is a ‘slap in the face’ for MP

A Vote Leave supporter watched the count being made at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in the early hours of Friday morning last week

By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk WOKINGHAM’S strong vote to remain in Europe is a ‘massive slap in the face’ for MP John Redwood.

That’s the verdict of Labour councillor Andy Croy, who had been campaigning for the borough to stay in Europe.

In the early hours of Friday, June 24, Andrew Moulton, returning officer for Wokingham Borough Council revealed that residents had bucked the national trend by voting in, rather than out.

It comes despite parts of the borough being represented by a Eurosceptic MP, who has long campaigned to bring Britain out of the Union.

The turnout in Wokingham was 80.03% and of those votes, 55,272 went to REMAIN, 42,229 went to LEAVE. Cllr Croy said: “I’m very pleased with the Wokingham result. It’s a massive slap in the face for Mr Redwood.

“He’s spent the last 20 years campaigning to leave Europe and in Wokingham he’s been rejected.

“People here know the economic benefits accrued to us through our close links with Europe.”

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HOW YOU VOTED Wokingham REMAIN – 55,272 LEAVE – 42,229 Total number of ballot papers: 97,551 Rejected: 50 Wokingham borough turnout: 80.03%

Reading REMAIN – 43,385 58.03% LEAVE – 31,382 41.97% Total ballots: 74,767 Turnout: 72.47%

West Berkshire REMAIN – 35,236 53.66% LEAVE – 30,435 46.34% Total ballots: 65,671 Turnout: 79.66%

Bracknell REMAIN – 29,888 46.06% LEAVE – 35,002 53.95% Total ballots: 64,890 Turnout: 76.07%

Bray also agreed with the verdict. Her party had also been campaigning for an in vote.

She said: “I thought Wokingham was sensible and they have been sensible. It’s quite a large margin.

“John Redwood has been campaigning for years and got absolutely nowhere in Wokingham.”

But Cllr Bray was also concerned at the national vote, which has gone to Leave.

She said: “What’s coming from rest of country feels a bit down rather than up.

“The whole campaign has been very dispiriting and this evening as the results come in I’m wondering what on earth we’re going to do as a country. The pound has gone through the floor.

“If we actually end up voting to leave people will really, really regret it and I really worry about what we’re doing to ourselves all round the country.”

Speaking in a personal capacity, Conservative councillor Pauline Jorgensen looked to the positive of Wokingham’s rejection of the Vote Leave campaign.

She said: “I’m very pleased with the very high turn out as it means that everyone has had their say. I’m satisfied and pleased that so many people voted.

“You can’t question the electorate’s verdict.”

Above: Andrew Moulton declares Wokingham’s verdict.

Left: The count taking place Pictures: Tony Johnson

We need unity says Rob Wilson

‘Focus on what’s best for UK’

NOW is the time for unity and cooperation – that’s the verdict from Reading East MP Rob Wilson.

He was writing in response to Britain’s decision to leave the European Union after Thursday’s referendum.

Mr Wilson, who serves as a Government minister, represents parts of Wokingham borough that fall within his Reading East boundaries, including Woodley and Earley.

He said of LEAVE’s win: “It is incumbent on all politicians to do their utmost to make it work for the country, whatever reservations they may have had in the past.

“I know that many might be disappointed with the result; especially those who have worked tirelessly during the campaign for something in which they passionately believe.

“Now is the time for unity and co-operation; we must all accept the outcome of the referendum and work together to tackle the challenges that remain.

“I look forward to working with colleagues towards securing the longterm future of our great country.”

Mr Wilson also praised outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron, who announced his resignation on Friday morning.

He wrote: “The Prime Minister has served our country with dignity, compassion and understanding, and I have no doubt he will continue to do so over the next few months. It’s absolutely right that he remain in position to steady the ship and deliver a period of stability, having demonstrated his ability to do so over the past six years.”

BRACKNELL MP Dr Phillip Lee, whose constituency also includes parts of Wokingham borough, has spoken of his sadness at the resignation of David Cameron in the wake of the Brexit vote.

The Remainer added that the result of the referendum must be respected and the country must come together as it plans for a future outside of Europe.

He also praised the high turnout in Wokingham borough – more than 80% of voters had their say.

On Thursday, the UK voted to leave the European Union by a very narrow margin – 52% of voters backed Brexit.

“The British people have spoken,” Dr Lee said. “It is now the duty of all Parliamentarians to respond in the best interests of our great and good country.

“At the local level, I am glad that the turnout was high in both Bracknell and Wokingham, with both above the national average.

“The referendum and the issues the debate raised clearly engaged many new voters, which is very welcome and encouraging.

“There will be some challenging times ahead but, as a nation, we must now come together and concentrate on what is best for the UK as we move into a future outside of the European Union.”

He added: “I was very sad to see David Cameron announce his intention to resign. However, it was a typically honourable and selfless decision from a man who has led our country with distinction for the last six years.

“As a party, we will now start the process of electing a new leader, who will then go on to form a new government and lead the negotiation of our withdrawal from the European Union.”

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6 | NEWS Youth group launches for autistic children A NEW youth group specifically for children with autism launches in Wokingham this weekend.

The activity-packed club is aimed at people aged between eight and 17 with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition, including Asperger syndrome, or are on the Berkshire CAMHS waiting list for an ASD Pathway assessment, and their siblings.

Led by a youth worker with experience in working with autistic children, it will include ball games, table tennis and pool, along with board games and art and craft activities.

It will meet fortnightly at the Wokingham Youth Centre in Reading Road between 1.15pm and 3.15pm.

Places should be booked in advance.

Garrick Rahal, an experienced youth support worker, who also runs Autism Berkshire’s Bracknell CAYP Group for children and teenagers, will lead the sessions.

Autism Berkshire’s chief executive officer, Jane Stanford-Beale, said: “We’re delighted to be opening a youth group in Wokingham. Similar groups that we launched earlier this year in Bracknell, Slough and Windsor have already proved very popular, building on the success of our long-running Games Club in Reading.” n For more details, or to book, call Autism Berkshire on 0118 959 4594 or email admin@autismberkshire.org.uk or log on to autismberkshire.org.uk/leisure-and-socialactivities

Beware of fake letterboxes RESIDENTS are being warned to watch out for fake mailboxes.

Members of the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) issued the alert after noticing an increase in reports of fraudsters placing fake letter boxes on residential properties in an attempt to harvest the mail.

They warn that residents are sometimes unaware of the fake letterbox as the fraudsters will periodically remove the item, which may leave notable markings.

The mail is then used to open various lines of credit with financial providers in the name of the innocent resident.

The Bureau said that residents should check all post received from financial institutions, even if it appears unsolicited, and to report theft of mail to Thames Valley Police and any cases of identity fraud to Action Fraud.

For more details, or to report it to Action Fraud call 0300 123 2040 or visit www.actionfraud.police.uk.

Wireless phone charger comes to bus service READING BUSES – which provides services throughout much of Wokingham borough – has announced a world first: wireless charging on a bus.

The company has installed an Aircharge mobile phone and tablet charger on one of its double decker buses.

The revolutionary system removes the need for bus customers to carry a charging lead with them.

“This follows our earlier work on Claret Spritzer buses to deploy wireless mobile phone charging pads,” explained Martijn Gilbert, Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer.

“Aircharge makes use of Qi wireless charging for enabled phones and also provides a lead affixed to a steel cord which offers three adaptor sockets covering other popular mobile phone makes.

“The initial unit is being trialled in a refurbished bus that will also demonstrate other possible new concepts for the future, including seating layouts.” n The company is holding its annual open day on Sunday at its Reading depot in Great Knollys Street.

Fans of the orange, Lion and Leopard services will be able to see more of the fleet, go behind the scenes, discover the bus wash and discover the bus of the future.

There will be a football challenge and a coconut shy plus a barbecue.

It takes place from 11am to 4pm.

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Left: Arthur Honey with his 5ft to a foot scale model of an Allchin Engine, built in 1993. Right: Arlo Crocombe (6)

Katinka Gorgyejev with “Flo”, a wise owl Pictures: Steve Smyth

Best in show! Hurst’s weekend is a success Andrew & Caroline Hearne, who were looking after the book stall

The dog show attracted lots of entrants

By SUE CORCORAN news@wokinghampaper.co.uk A MOVING speech by a Northern Ireland Army veteran stunned the crowd round the arena at Hurst Show and Country Fayre into silence.

Mark Lawrence, 55, who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder, described how his assistance dog Mya has changed his life.

Tearful show visitors applauded him at the end. Mark, from Tilehurst, praised their support for him and the charity, Veterans with Dogs, who trained Mya: “An ex-marine who breeds Labradors offered to donate a puppy for the charity to train.

Two people offered to help with training. The interest was fantastic. People at the show restored my faith in humanity.”

Mya recognises when Mark is anxious and distracts him with a lick on the hand or by putting her head in his lap. She has stopped him taking his life twice.

Hundreds of “extraordinary” Hurst villagers laid on the huge weekend (25th and 26th) for thousands of visitors.

The village held a draw to select an “ordinary villager” to open the show. They felt unsung residents deserved to be celebrated.

The winner was toothpaste scientist Darren Whitworth of

Davis Street whose homemade badge proclaimed: Ordinary Villager, Extraordinary Village.

His daughter Emma, seven, cut the opening ribbon. The whole family helps with the show.

Show chair Sue Payne said: “We are very grateful to our visitors for coming and hope they had a great time. We will have raised a substantial sum for local good causes.

“To be honest, there aren’t any ordinary villagers here. The Whitworths and hundreds of fellow residents proved again how extraordinary they are by running another great show.”

A first at the show was The Charmborough Ring, a portable church tower belfry. Hundreds had a go at bellringing, with dozens signing up for sessions in a real belfry. The first session, which must be pre-booked, is at St Marys Church, Twyford this Saturday July 2.

The show’s third fun dog show attracted 156 entries, more than ever. Best in show was Tess owned by Wendy Richardson of Bracknell. Best Hurst dog was Jill Shipston’s Lulu, with Christina Kind’s Dylan in second place. Other classes included best puppy, prettiest bitch and most handsome dog.

The classic cars and motorbikes show displayed 54 cars and four bikes. Visitors voted for their favourite entry

Mia Brookes (3) has her face painted

each day. Organiser Philip Payne said: “People were still applying for entry on Saturday night.”

For the first time in three years there were pony classes including fancy dress for the rider and pony. There were riding displays by Wokingham and Bearwood Riding Club and Berkshire Horse Agility.

Hurst Morris People’s dancing was blamed for two rain showers on Saturday. Squire (chair) Karen Ricketts said: “Both times we danced it started to rain. We ran for the tea tent and carried on there. Our accordion’s cardboard bellows dissolve in the rain.”

Hurst panto dames Keith Milner and John Lawrence put on full costume to encourage actors and backstage helpers for their production of The Snow Queen next January.

Hungry visitors ate 1600 burgers, 800 bacon rashers and 700 sausages. They also drank 648 pints of bitter, 352 pints of lager and 264 pints of cider.

An art show displayed work by nine local artists including Jane Stewart of Tilehurst whose national prize winning painting Nevermore on a Gothic, horror, loss theme was included.

Left: Joan Davidson shelters from a rain storm.

Right: Hurst Morris dancer, Amanda Prince takes a break

Large crowds loved simple contests like giant tugs of war between children and parents, pet dog races and 1st Hurst scouts’ competition to pitch tents the fastest.

Children had the thrill of birds of prey flying within inches of them during their display. St Nicholas Singers and Second Wind wind band also performed in the arena.

Country crafts people included a farrier, a wood turner, a wheelwright and a steam traction engine expert.

Results: 1st Hurst Scouts tent pitching winners: Owen Morgan, Andy Loring, Henry Allen, Charlie Francis, Tom McEvett, Brendan Cummings, Charlie Vaughan.

Dog races. Terrier: both days, Terry owned by Paul Tripp of Reading.

Non terrier: Saturday, Joey owned by Rebecca Weller, Hurst; Sunday, Dip owned by Steve McKay, Hurst. Overall winner Dip. Car and motorbike show, entries voted as best by visitors.

Saturday: Tony Heyworth, Wokingham, Austin Healey 3000 MkIIA 1963. Sunday: Gavin Francis, Warfield, Austin 7 RP saloon 1934.

Caroline Hughes with Saffie who won in the Golden Oldies section of the dog show

Jessica Lewis (20 months) and mum, Katie, looking at guinea pigs

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Parish noticeboard Monday July 4 Charvil Parish Council village hall and amenities meeting. 8pm. Charvil Village Hall, Park Lane.

St Nicholas Hurst Parish Council meeting.

7.30pm. Hurst Village Halls, School Road Hurst RG10 0DR. Wokingham Without Parish Council meeting.

7.30pm. Howard Palmer Room, St Sebastian’s Hall, Nine Mile Ride RG40 3BA.

Tuesday, July 5 Winnersh Parish Council Recreation & Amenities Committee. 7.45pm. The John Grobbler Room, Winnersh Community Centre, New Road, Winnersh RG41 5DU. Woodley Town Council Plans Committee. 7.45pm. The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JZ Wokingham Borough Council personnel board. 6pm.

Wokingham Borough Council civic offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN. Wokingham Town Council Amenities committee meeting. 7.30pm. Wokingham Town Hall. Market Place RG40 1AS.

Wednesday, July 6 Ruscombe Parish Council meeting. 7.30pm. St James’ Church, Southbury Lane RG10 9UA. Wokingham Borough Council standards committee.

7pm. Wokingham Borough Council civic offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN.

Monday, July 11 Shinfield Parish Council full council meeting. 7.30pm.

Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green.

Wokingham Borough Council Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee. 7pm. Wokingham Borough Council civic offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN.

Tuesday, July 12 Wokingham Borough Council question and motion deadline. 10am.

Wokingham Town Council planning and transport committee meeting. 7.30pm. Wokingham Town Hall. Market Place RG40 1AS.

To advertise email advertising@wokinghampaper.co.uk A MAN from Earley has admitted breaching a community order.

Suhel Sood, 29, of Delamere Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on June 1 where he admitted he failed to carry out an unpaid work requirement on March 22 and March 29 this year.

Mr Sood had been ordered to carry out the unpaid work on July 17 last year. He was fined £200, ordered to pay costs of £50, and had the terms of his community order extended until January 17, 2017.

A MAN from Wokingham has been made the subject of a community order after pleading guilty to two charges of theft.

Stephen Allen Woledge, 38, of Norreys Avenue, appeared at Slough Magistrates’ Court on June 2 where he admitted stealing timber decking from Englemere Sawmills in Bracknell on May 31, and stealing three Hippo bags, a water feature and fittings, and five wooden pallets from Wyevale Garden Centre in Binfield on May 25.

Mr Woledge was ordered to undergo treatment for drug dependency for six months, to pay compensation totalling £90, a surcharge to fund victim services of £85 and costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Services.

A WOMAN from Earley has pleaded guilty to stealing a purse.

Zara McDowell, 31, of Wokingham Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on June 6 where she admitted stealing the purse, which belonged to another person, in Reading on June 5.

Miss McDowell was ordered to pay a surcharge of £85 and costs of £85, and

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Mr Frost was fined £300, ordered to pay a surcharge of £30 and costs of £85, and was disqualified from holding a licence for 12 months.

A MAN from Woodley is due to appear in court charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

Bradley Warren Roberts, 25, of Donaldson Way, is accused of attempting to drive a vehicle and failing to provide a specimen, contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988. Mr Roberts denies the charge.

He is remanded on unconditional bail to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on August 23 for the trial.

ordered to undergo treatment for drug dependency for nine months.

A MAN from Crowthorne has pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle.

Mark Anthony Dyson, 45, of Llangar Grove, appeared at Slough Magistrates’ Court on June 6 where he admitted stealing a pushbike on April 29 this year.

Mr Dyson was ordered to pay compensation of £30, a surcharge of £85, and costs of £85, and required to participate in 90 hours of unpaid work within the next 12 months.

A WOMAN from Earley has pleaded guilty to drink driving.

Carol Peggy McLean, 62, of Sutcliffe Avenue, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on June 6 where she admitted driving while over the alcohol limit on May 9 this year.

Ms McLean was ordered to carry out

80 hours of unpaid work over the next 12 months, disqualified from holding a licence for two years, ordered to pay a surcharge of £85, and costs of £85.

A MAN from Lower Earley is due to appear in court charged with theft.

Stephen Painter, 39, of Stanton Close, denies stealing meat from Sainsbury’s in Broad Street, Reading, on January 26 this year.

He has been remanded on unconditional bail to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on August 17 for the trial.

A MAN from Earley has been fined £300 for driving while over the alcohol limit.

Oliver Paul Frost, 23, of Wimblington Drive, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on June 6 where he admitted driving a Volkswagen Golf on the A33 in Reading on May 14 this year while over the alcohol limit.

A 21-year-old man from Lower Earley has pleaded guilty to possessing a Class B drug.

Ashley Ricardo Giles, of Witcham Close, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on June 6 where he admitted being in possession of a quantity of cannabis in Maiden Place car park on April 6 this year.

Mr Giles was given a conditional discharge for 12 months, ordered to pay a surcharge of £15 and costs of £85. The drugs were forfeited and destroyed.

A TEENAGER from Earley is due to appear in court charged with criminal damage.

Amy Clare Balague, 19, of Beaconsfield Way, is charged with damaging a Peugeot 107, worth £1,368.46, in Shinfield on January 16 this year.

Ms Balague denies the charge.

She has been remanded on bail until August 24 when she will appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court for the trial.

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Children help quell drivers’ need for speed PUPILS from a school in Wokingham delivered a hard-hitting message to motorists this week: slow down, or you might kill me.

Children from Westende Junior School, in Seaford Road, were joined by police officers and PCSOs patrolling the London Road on Tuesday morning, pulling over drivers who were over the 30mph speed limit.

Assistant headteacher Lee Kitson said the children had been studying Wokingham and were asked to come up with ways they could improve the town.

Mrs Kitson said: “The children thought that speeding was a big issue for the town, so we came up with the idea of going out with the officers and actually talking to people who were driving too fast.

“The children have done a lot of research and found a lot of facts and statistics which they have written down onto leaflets which they will give out to drivers who are pulled over.”

PC Steve Dowding from the Roads Policing Unit said: “It’s a very important lesson, not just for the drivers but also for the children as well who will, of course, become drivers themselves in a few years’

MOTORISTS, cyclists and pedestrians are being asked for their opinions on the quality of the region’s roads, footpaths and public transport.

Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) is collecting residents’ views as part of the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction Survey, which will then be compared with answers from across England and parts of Scotland.

The survey, now in its ninth year, gives councils the chance to compare results, share best practice and identity more ways to work together in the future.

The questionnaire is being sent to an anonymous sample of some 3,300 Wokingham Borough’s residents, with local and national results due to be published mid-October.

As the survey is based on a sample, people receiving it are urged to complete it. The printed survey is 12 pages long, and takes 20 minutes to fill.

There is the option to complete the questionnaire online if people prefer, via a website link printed on the front of the survey as well as inputting a code also on the paperwork.

Councillor Malcolm Richards, executive member for highways and transport, said: “It’s also an important opportunity for our residents to say which services they think we should prioritise, and improve.”

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Above: Seren Jones tries out the speed gun. Right: two pupils from Westende Primary School deliver their speeding message to a driver Pictures: Gemma Davidson

time. It’s quite impactive for the drivers who are stopped, especially considering the number of schools along this stretch of road.

“We are more than happy to carry out campaigns like

this with schools, the more awareness we can get out there the better.”

Within minutes of the campaign starting, two drivers were pulled over who were travelling at 32mph and

34mph. During the hour-long campaign, 13 drivers were pulled over, and while they wouldn’t be issued a ticket on this occasion, the message from the children seemed to have an effect.

Changing times for borough’s libraries

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk LIBRARY use in Wokingham Borough is continuing to buck the national trend as the council announces plans to extend the service.

More people are now visiting the borough’s libraries, leading Wokingham Borough Council’s decision-making executives to consider plans to add an extra 17.5 hours onto opening times.

The expansion plans come under the council’s Library Offer, which details the overriding principles by which the council plans to run its library service as well as practical improvements, and include extended opening at Woodley, Wokingham, Lower Earley, Finchampstead and Twyford libraries while reducing cost to taxpayers.

Another proposal is the introduction of self-service at some libraries which would allow members to check-out and return books, pay fines, search and reserve items.

Self-service technology would be funded

Seaside fashions in history talk at Lower Earley IF YOU do like to be beside the seaside, then a trip to Lower Earley next week is a must.

Sadly there’s no seaside rock on offer but visitors to the Library in Chalfont Close can find out more about what to wear at a special talk on Monday.

The History Wardrobe will

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from financial contributions from major housing developments and would allow the libraries to open with a reduced staff at times.

Councillor Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for resident services, said: “Our libraries are well-used, much-loved places and I’m delighted to be putting forward plans to expand what they offer.

“At a time when other areas are sadly closing libraries, it’s wonderful to be able to open ours more often.”

Suggestions for unstaffed opening hours were put forward in a public consultation, but feedback suggested that this was not a popular idea.

Cllr Jorgensen said: “We’ve listened to what people have told us, so won’t be introducing these at the moment. But it’s an option we’ll keep open because it would allow us to open libraries significantly longer and it may be that, as people get used to self-service, concerns over unstaffed hours will decrease.

"Other authorities are introducing unstaffed opening hours so we’re keeping an eye on how this works for them.”

be exploring 200 years worth of seaside fashions in Wish You Were Here.

The event starts at 7pm and costs £7. Places should be booked.

For more details, call the library on 0118 931 2150.

Life in Nicaragua focus for library event A CHANCE to hear about one woman’s work as a volunteer

abroad will be at Wokingham Library on Thursday.

Katrina Barnes will be talking about her experiences with Raleigh International in Nicaragua, at the event held on Thursday morning at the Denmark Street venue.

It starts at 10.30am and places cost £2. They should be booked in advance by calling the library on 0118 978 1368. n For more Library events taking place in the borough’s libraries, see our what’s on guide on page 26

A BICYCLE has been stolen from a garage in Earley.

Overnight Tuesday , June 14 into Wednesday, June 15, someone broke into the garage in The Delph and stole the blue Carrera Axle Men’s Hybridge bicycle.

Anyone with any information relating to this incident, or who may have been offered a bicycle matching this description for sale, is urged to contact Thames Valley Police on 101.

One female driver who was pulled over said: “I feel very guilty, it’s a reminder to be aware of your speed, it’s so easy to go over the limit, especially if you aren’t familiar with the area.”

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ITH the Referendum on EU membership out of the way, our households can concentrate on something European that doesn’t involve party politics – the Euro 2016 Football Tournament (well, fans of the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England thought they could for at least a day or three…)

Wokingham is home to many different backgrounds and nationalities, so if you’re not lucky enough to be jetting off to France for the UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament, have no fear.

For a bit of fun (although there is a serious side to this – as you might expect!)

I have taken a look at which other European nationalities live in Wokingham so I know who to soak up the best atmosphere with.

During my research some interesting numbers appear.

Going into the Euro 2016 tournament, France were 3/1 favourites, then Germany 7/2, third Spain 11/2, then England 9/1, Italy 16/1, Poland 50/1, Romania and Wales at 100/1, Ireland at 150/1 and Northern Ireland 500/1.

There are 101,114 residents in the Wokingham Parliamentary Constituency who belong to the Home Nations going into the competition. Of these 84,319 are from England, 1,739 from Wales, 472 from Northern Ireland and 657 from Ireland, although I do feel sorry for the 1,981 Scots who didn’t get into the finals.

Interestingly, looking at the Mainland Europeans residents in our Wokingham Constituency, it might not surprise you that they make up 2.88% of the population.

Even more fascinating, of those 2.88% European residents, 1.84% are from Western Europe because EU residents from Eastern Europe - i.e. the Accession Countries to the EU between 2003 to 2007 (Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Romania) – only make up 1.03% of the population.

Broken down into the relevant football teams, there are: 259 French people 689 Germans 214 Italians 145 Spanish 448 Poles 83 Romanians … I feel sorry for the Romanian football supporters in Wokingham!

But what does this have to do with the Wokingham property market? Quite a lot in fact.

Many of these Europeans were

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By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk economic migrants, especially those from Eastern Europe. There is no preferential treatment for council housing in Wokingham, so EU migrants have in fact increased demand for privately rented accommodation in Wokingham.

This has meant, as demand for housing in Wokingham has remained strong, Wokingham landlords have continued to buy properties to rent out to keep up with this additional demand.

Therefore, the value of every homeowner’s property in Wokingham remained high because of the demand from these Wokingham landlords buying starter homes to rent out, releasing existing homeowners to go up the property ladder – benefiting everyone in the chain.

That said, rents have remained relatively subdued; in Wokingham rents are just 20.1% higher than they were in 2005, not bad when you consider we have had 38.52% inflation in the UK economy as a whole over the same 11 years.

European migration has meant existing homeowners, landlords and the economy as a whole, in Wokingham and the UK in general, have benefitted from better economic conditions, property prices not slumping whilst rents have been kept in check by wage inflation. n For more thought-provoking commentary on the Wokingham property market – please visit the Wokingham Property Blog - www. wokinghampropertyblog.co.uk 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 express in this column are her own.

A NEW business networking group has launched in Wokingham, aimed at building communities up as well as businesses.

Business Biscotti arrived in the Town Hall last Friday morning, with a special launch event hosted by the Town Mayor, Cllr Gwynneth Hewetson and featuring a short talk looking at plans to regenerate the town centre from Cllr Mark Ashwell.

It included a piece from Cllr Hewetson exploring how More Arts. hopes to help create street art for the regeneration project.

A raffle was held for a basket of goodies, which was won by Georgina Hustler from Antique Rose in Bush Walk. Proceeds from the draw went to the town mayor’s charity, SoulScape.

She said that she wouldn’t

keep the prize, preferring to offer it to her customers.

“I’m going to put it in the shop to raise more money for SoulScape. Customers will be able to enter the draw,” she said.

The new networking group will meet monthly on Tuesday mornings. Each session allows members to come and go as they please and its website notes that “At Business Biscotti we are passionate about

true networking. It’s about communication, trust and building relationships that lead to lasting and mutually rewarding business.”

The emphasis, organisers say, is on building relationships with a focus on how people can help their wider communities.

Business Biscotti started in 2007 with a meeting at The Herb Farm in Sonning Common. Since then it has grown with meetings taking place across the country.

Non-members can attend two meetings before having to become members, paying £60 a year to do so.

The group’s ethos appealed to Cllr Hewetson, which is why she gave the group its backing for its inaugural Wokingham meeting.

She said: “I’m really impressed it’s something I’ve wanted to do within the town. There are so many networking companies around but all they’re concerned with is actually selling their own businesses but I believe business is made in relationships not

networking. This is exactly that.

“I’m hoping that other people that come to the groups that we put together will now join Business Biscotti and I will work with them to do that.”

Graeme Reeves, director of the company, said that he was pleased with the turn out at Friday’s launch event.

He added: “The purpose of Business Biscotti first of all to help businesses people meet and build relationships. And we’re hoping to introduce them to people who can do business Most important thing is [for businesses] to realise there is a community and their business is a part of the community and they need to give back to the community for everyone’s benefit.”

The next meeting takes place on Tuesday, July 26 at Cantley House Hotel from 9.30am to 11.30am. n www.businessbiscotti.co.uk

Regeneration plan receives national recognition with award AMBITIOUS plans to regenerate Wokingham Town Centre have been given a massive thumbs up by industry experts.

The Council’s vision for Elms Field, Carnival Pool and Peach Place saw them scoop the Making Development Viable award in last week’s The Planning Awards and Placemaking Awards.

The industry Oscars were presented at a plush ceremony in London on the night of the European Referendum, and Cllr Mark Ashwell, who heads up Regeneration, was there to receive the award.

The team beat off developments from Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and

Plymouth City Council.

Cllr Ashwell said: “It’s great to get professional third party acknowledgement.

Thirty six senior figures judged this and for them to acknowledge that we have made a development viable is unbelievable.

“It’s testament to our regeneration team and all of the stakeholders and that includes 70,000 residents and 54 councillors, to get that lot together and win this sort of award is quite special.

“It’s a boost to get on and deliver it.”

The awards citation said it was a positive example of a local authority engaging in land acquisition.

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Business as usual after Brexit: LEP BREXIT shouldn’t change the way the Thames Valley does business.

That’s the verdict of Peter Read, Chairman for Thames Valley Berkshire LEP. He said: “While political uncertainties prevail and the global economy continues to fluctuate, it simply has to be business as usual for Thames Valley Berkshire LEP: “The LEP must and will press ahead with the implementation of its Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) in order to sustain the economy of the Thames Valley Berkshire area.

“The local economy is worth over £34billion to UK plc and our SEP is helping it to grow it beyond that.

“We have the highest proportion of foreignowned businesses in England and these account for around a quarter of all employment and approaching half the sub region’s overall turnover.

“Retention of these businesses is more critical than ever.”

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The Thames Valley Science Park will include a range of areas including a civic centre

Plans for Science Park to go on display PLANS for the next phase of Thames Valley Science Park will go on public display in Shinfield next week.

The University of Reading, which is developing the site, started construction work on the first phase of the site on land adjacent to the M4 earlier this year, while proposals for the second phase will be showcased on Tuesday.

Director of Thames Valley Science Park, Dr David Gillham said: “We have had a great deal of interest in the first phase of development at the Thames Valley Science Park and these plans will enable us to fulfil our ambitious vision and one we believe will bring huge benefits to the wider area.”

The Science Park will eventually provide 800,000 square feet of flexible laboratory and office space in a campus-style setting, with a pedestrianised central concourse and provide up to 5,000 jobs at companies based on the Park when finished.

The open evening will give residents the opportunity to see plans for an exciting and innovative environment for new and emerging science and technology based businesses.

The plans go on display at Shinfield Grange, Cutbush Lane, between 4pm and 8pm on Tuesday. n For more information call 0800 148 8911 or log on to www.tvspconsultation.co.uk

Berkshire’s best compete in Maths Challenge at top Junior School Children taking part in Wokingham School Maths Challenge at Waverley Prep School last week

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erkshire’s most gifted scholars accepted the challenge from the county’s top junior school to test their maths skills last week.

Eighty maths wizards from across the county took part in an exciting but tense afternoon at Waverley School in Wokingham.

Year 4 children from schools across Berkshire were invited to compete.

Questions tested a variety of maths skills in six intense rounds against the clock.

Maths-inspired entertainment was also provided between rounds to ease the tense but thrilling atmosphere.

The results were extremely close and certificates were awarded to all participants.

Oaklands Junior School took top prize but the hosts Waverley School filled two of the top ten places.

Mr Guy Shore, Waverley’s Head, enthused: “I was extremely impressed to see so many talented Year 4 children taking delight in working together and having fun with maths.”

About Waverley School Waverley is a non-selective Prep School based in Finchampstead, Wokingham. It is ranked the top school in Berkshire for under 11s, based on SATS results 2011-2015.

To find out more visit www.waverleyschool.co.uk or call 0118 973 1121.

A HOUSING Association set up by the borough council has been given the green light to become a money-making enterprise.

Loddon Homes has become a For-Profit Registered Provider (RP) with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), which regulates social housing providers in England.

It is the first completely council owned For Profit RP – more commonly known as a Housing Association.

Owned by Wokingham Borough Council, it is hoped that Loddon Homes will give it more flexibility to meet the housing needs of residents, as well as generating a financial return which can be reinvested into new local housing and local authority essential services.

Governed by the HCA’s Standards, it has to offer strong governance and financial viability, as well as wellmanaged and maintained homes that are expected of all affordable housing providers in England.

Cllr Gary Cowan, chair of Loddon Homes (pictured), said: “The entire

team and board at Loddon Homes are enormously proud to become the first wholly council owned For Profit Registered Provider with the HCA. “Loddon Homes gives us an additional organisation and increased flexibility to provide the housing our borough needs, while also helping us to work towards providing a funding stream for essential council support to residents in a time of austerity for public services.

“I am thrilled to be the Chairman of an organisation where the real beneficiaries of our registration will be Wokingham Borough residents, both young and old, as we build and let our new homes to local people who need affordable housing.

The company was set up two years ago to own and manage homes as a subsidary of parent company Wokingham Housing Limited (WHL), which is also owned by the Council.

It has commissioned WHL to build a 34 apartment Extra Care scheme for older people in Woodley in Wokingham.

This is due for completion next autumn and will complement its existing stock of 16 homes. n www.loddonhomes.co.uk

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Redwood says it with flowers at summer show JOHN Redwood took time away from Brexit to present winners cups at the Wokingham Horticultural Association’s summer show.

The Wokingham MP was the special guest at the event, held on Saturday at St Paul’s Parish Rooms in Reading Road.

More than 180 entries were considered by the judges, from 25 different exhibitors.

Sweet peas, roses and delphiniums adorned the benches to the delight of the 60+ regular and new visitors and their families who came to view them.

Mr Redwood praised the quality of the flower arrangements and difficulty of judging between them.

He complimented the hard work of the exhibitors and the Show organisers.

Members and friends of the Association said that they are now looking forward to a bountiful summer leading up to their Autumn Show on Saturday, September 17.

They will also be running a tea tent and plant stall at the 4th Allotment Open Day from 2-4pm on Saturday 13 August, held in conjunction with Wokingham Town Council at the Ormonde Road Allotment Site behind Carnival Pool. n Further details can be found on the Association’s website at www.w-h-a.org.uk

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TODAY is T-day – the day at which entry to the borough’s two recycling centres is only possible with an orange permit.

Entry rules to the tips, in Reading and Bracknell, have been changed as a result of West Berkshire Council withdrawing its financial support to the centres.

So, from today, anyone wishing to use the sites must display a new orange permit in their car to gain entry.

All households in the Wokingham Borough, Bracknell Forest and Reading Borough councils areas have been sent the permit, which is made from vinyl.

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windscreen will not need to have their identification checked by staff at the re3-run centres, which will help reduce queueing times.

However, re3 said that the permit does not have to be kept in the windscreen permanently. As it is designed to be shared between vehicles, it can be placed back on to the supplied backing paper and stored safely until needed.

Re3 has only issued one permit per household and can only be used by residents in the re3 area – Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham.

The letter accompanying the permit includes a unique reference number, which should be written on the permit using a biro or similar pen.

If you forget your permit, re3 will accept alternative forms of ID like a photocard driving licence and a named, proof of address letter like a council tax bill.

You can still use the permit on recycling centre visits without having written your unique reference number on it, but in that case, please keep your letter somewhere safe. The reference number helps staff to ascertain that you are a re3 area resident should you have any issues with your permit or you would like to apply for a commercial vehicle permit from September 2016 onwards Wokingham Borough Council’s Executive Member for Environment Cllr Angus Ross said: “Considerable

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Week of special events for Crowthorne carnival A PARADE, a fair and a flower festival are just three special events taking place this week as Crowthorne holds its annual carnival week.

Tomorrow morning, a procession will leave Wellington College in Dukes Ride at 11.30am, heading to Morgan Recreation Ground where a carnival fete will take place.

A host of events then take place during the week including a primary school music festival on Monday at 6.30pm. This will be held in Wellington College chapel.

A quiz night will take place on Thursday in Morgan Recreational Hall, the same venue for a dance on Saturday, July 9.

The parish church of St John the Baptist in Waterloo Road will hold a flower festival over the weekend of July 9-10 and also hold a Songs of Praise service on Sunday, July 10 at 6.30pm. n www.crowthornecarnival.co.uk

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Choir to sing at fair LIVE music from the Arborfield Miliatary Wives Choir, Escape 6 and the 3Rs Rock n Roll band are all on offer tomorrow thanks to a school fair.

Winnersh Primary School is organising the fun event which includes a vintage tea room with scones and cakes, a mobile bar and plenty of traditional games.

Children will enjoy an assault course and there will also be face painting and displays from Berkshire Spinners and Weavers and the Museum of English Rural Life.

The event runs from 1pm to 4pm and entry is free.

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Redan’s 10th birthday A WOKINGHAM cocktail bar is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend – with a party.

The Redan in Peach Street is organising a special event on Sunday to mark the big day.

It will include special cocktails and live music.

Everyone is welcome to join the event.

Fiona Bruce interviews local man, John Brearley in his Aston Martin Mk2 (1934) car.

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Roadshow roars in!

ONE of the BBC’s biggest TV programmes made a visit to the Royal County last Sunday.

Fiona Bruce brought the Antiques Roadshow to BBC Radio Berkshire’s base in Caversham for a day of filming and found out more about John Brearley’s vintage cars.

People from all over Berkshire queued for hours to have a chance to see their items valued.

One participant said: “The weather, the impressive building and grounds, the lovely presenters and the huge, good natured crowds all played their part.”

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A WOKINGHAM car dealership is celebrating after winning an award for the way in which it helps people with mobility issues.

Think Ford, which is based in Finchampstead Road, has scooped a regional award for its work with the Motability Car Scheme.

It is part of a programme of awards launched last year by Motability Operations to recognise and reward outstanding customer service provided by local Motability dealerships.

Think Ford won the Dealer Awards for its work to ensure that all of its Motability customers receive exemplary customer service.

Customer feedback helped determine the dealership’s status as well as reviews of their performance.

Celebrating its win, David Donovan, New Car Sales Manager from Think Ford, said: “All of us at Think Ford Wokingham are incredibly proud to win this Motability Dealer Award and are pleased to be recognised for our dedication to working in partnership with the Scheme, which is renowned for its high standards.

“We look forward to continuing our award-winning approach to business and customer service and to welcoming many more Motability customers through our doors in 2016.”

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are automatically entered into the national, annual awards which are announced at the beginning of the following year.

Peter Wilson, General Manager Dealer Relations at Motability Operations, said: “It’s important for us to recognise our dealer partners who go above and beyond when representing the Motability Scheme and highlight those who are setting a great example of how to do it well, like Think Ford.

Many congratulations to them on their award.”

The Motability scheme aims to help people lease an appropriately adapted car if they receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance, the Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement or Armed Forces Independence Payment. n For more on the scheme, visit www. motability.co.uk or call 0800 953 7000.

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A NOD to Wokingham’s history and geography is being celebrated on the walls of a town centre restaurant which reopened last week.

Zizzi, in Broad Street, was closed for two weeks to undergo a refurbishment, with the transformation being shown off to customers by manager Mark Gray and his staff.

One of the key features of the redesign is a large mural designed and painted

by Zizzi’s Fresh Talent competition winner Hannah Rampley, who has been commissioned to design artwork for branches across the country.

Hannah said: “The illustration is based on the idea of Wokingham as a ‘forest in the city’, this links the town to the nearby forest of Windsor and the surrounding area which was abundant with birds and the forest.

“Wokingham was also mistakenly known in Victorian times as Oakingham, which in part associated the town with the oak tree.

This is celebrated in the design as a forest with brightly coloured birds in oak trees.”

Even the furnishings in the restaurant haven’t been left to chance, with subtle local touches being integrated in various ways “The brass metal work above the bar, and

the brass or bell-shaped feature pendants are a link to the Wokingham Bell Foundry, which operated from around 1350 before moving to Chertsey in the 1600s.

In the 16th century Wokingham was well-known for its silk production, so in celebration of this the tiles behind the oven have been given a ripple effect to reflect the movement of silk, and the whole area has been opened up to give diners a little glimpse into the kitchen.

Manager Mark Gray said: “We have been in Wokingham for eight years now and we thought it was time to freshen the place up.”

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THE WOKINGHAM PAPER N E W S W I T H A H E A RT F O R T H E B O RO U G H

May to September: the leader for Britain IT WAS a close call, but Leave won it and the gamble

by David Cameron was lost. The UK is facing not just an acrimonious divorce from Europe, but seeing its own family break up as Scotland hurtles towards a second independence referendum.

Both the EU referendum and the subsequent handling of it shows just how poor David Cameron’s judgment has been throughout his premiership.

We are coming up to the fifth anniversary of the riots that swept the country in the wake of his enforced austerity. That we are now facing similar violence as the far right seek to provoke racism is a damning indictment of his lack of leadership postBrexit.

The threat of violence is also something that Nigel Farage invoked before the country went to the polls, abet if the referendum result didn’t go his way.

With both former Henley MP Boris Johnson and Michael Gove disappearing over the weekend, the Brexit leadership vacuum has been shocking, appalling and embarrassing. They are clearly not fit to lead our way out of a wet paper bag, let alone Europe.

With a deficit of quality candidates, it is clear to this paper that there is only one person who is fit to lead our country right now: one of our own MPs. With years of experience in senior Government and in opposition, it is obvious that they have the knowledge needed to give the leadership that this country so badly needs right now.

And , despite coming from the remain camp, they are clearly the person who help bring unity between the two Brexit sides.

That person can only be Theresa May. We hope the Conservative Party agrees.

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Let us love one another

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’M writing this on the 20th June. As it’s a leap year, today is the longest day of the year. The Summer Solstice.

Long light evenings, warm sunny days. Except we seem to have missed out on the sun and warmth recently. Perhaps by the time you are reading this, things will be looking better.

Perhap things will be looking better as far as our future as a country is concerned.

From where things are right now we have three days to go before that future is determined – and things look decidedly dodgy. Not least because we have had a diet of unrelenting campaigning which has been unethical, untruthful, negative and at times, vitriolic. Whatever the outcome, half of us will be rejoicing and half of us despairing.

So let us look to the future – and more – to our behaviour towards our neighbours, whether we agree with the way they see Britain or not. For now is not the time for the disappointed ones to harbour resentment, seek recriminations, voice regrets and grudges. Now is not the time for the rejoicing ones to gloat and crow. Now is the time to agree to differ and also to pull together as a nation, to seek the best that can be done whatever the circumstances.

Jesus said ‘love your neighbour as yourself’ – and that, as he went to say in the story of the Good Samaritan that followed – includes neighbours far and near, of all colours and creeds, of all faiths and none.

He also said ‘love your enemy’, which may well involve doing good to those with whom we profoundly disagree.

There is a hymn which has the following verse: These are our neighbours and our friends, the ones who run in fear from war; who dread abuse by power or state, or seek the means to be less poor; these are the ones we have denied, as in each one the Christ has cried.

Let us in Christian unity seek to follow the commandment to love each other, which sounds so simple to say, but is so hard to put into practice.

Rosi MorganBarry from Wokingham Methodist Church

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Reflections on the Brexit vote Liberal Democrats believe that Britain should be outward facing, collaborating with other countries to tackle global challenges. Membership of the European Union was part of that.

Britain has voted to leave the EU by a small margin which risks dividing our country. We respect the outcome of the referendum but are concerned that many people feel they were misinformed and now regret the decision they took when voting.

Boris Johnson and Michael Gove won this campaign by deliberately deceiving voters. They offered cheap slogans and easy answers that they knew they could never keep. Their hollow pledge of an extra £350 million a week for the NHS has already unravelled with Nigel Farage stating that the £350 million was a mistake.

On 23rd March, The Independent reported Boris Johnson claiming that ‘“Uncontrolled” immigration from the European Union is driving down wages and putting pressure on schools and the NHS it was “absolutely wrong” that Britain did not have the power to “control these flows”.’ On Newsnight, the evening the Referendum result was announced Brexit supporter and Conservative MEP Danial Hannan stated that ‘the Brexit campaign was about removing ‘legal entitlements to live in other countries, to vote in other countries, to claim welfare and to have the same university tuition’, not about ending the free movement of labour.’ Effectively this means no change in immigration from the EU area.

Liberal Democrats believe our country’s future is best served by our membership of the European Union, despite its flaws.

Millions of our fellow citizens also believe that. Our vision is a country that is tolerant, compassionate and positive about Britain’s role for good in the world.

Since the result of the referendum became known, thousands of new members have joined the Liberal Democrats. Join the fight for the future of Britain, join the Liberal Democrats.

Cllr Clive Jones Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesman for Wokingham

An open letter to John Redwood Dear Mr Redwood, In the recent referendum, I voted to LEAVE the European Union.

I would like to make it clear to you that my decision is in no way an endorsement of any desire/intention

Next they’ll be passing policies which are obviously anti-family and anti-education.

Bruce, Change Architect, Wokingham

Thank you for Remain vote

Our postbag has been bustling with Brexit views you, Borish Johnson, Priti Patel or sundry aspiring sweatshop owners and polluters may have to scrap as a “burden on business”, every piece of European social and environmental legilsation currently on the UK statute book. I happen to believe in clean air/rivers/ beaches, efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, sick pay and paid holidays for all workers.

Foremost among the reasons I voted LEAVE was the egregious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), a “trade deal” formulated by global corporations and finance for global corporations and finance.

Anybody who would support this trans-national atrocity cannot seriously be regarded as a champion of “national sovereignty”. It naturally follows that I would also oppose any efforts to tie this country into a separately “negotiated” TTIP-style deal.

In fact, I would like a referendum on the matter!

Robert Griffiths, Earley

Another open letter to John Redwood Dear Rt Hon John Redwood I thought I should let you know that there is a problem in the Conservative party at Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) level – there were no Conservative people at at least four polling stations in Wokingham.

I am not impressed with the current leadership of WBC (they seem to be regularly making stupid decisions, why?).

Thank you Wokingham for voting to remain but unfortunately Britain has voted to leave the EU. However, that does not give the Government a mandate to slash rights at work or cut environmental regulations.

We now have a colossal fight on our hands to protect our environment and social protections from the worst instincts of Tory ministers.

The Green Party will be working with trade unions and others to guard their hard won rights at work and standing side by side with environmental movements resisting any attempt to weaken environment protections.

We know that European laws protect some of our most precious habitats and species, cut air pollution and clean up our beaches. Any attempt to slash and burn these vital rules must be resisted.

The Green Party is calling on progressive parties to unite in this fight. Over the last six years we’ve seen how the Tories have passed a financial crisis onto those who can least shoulder to blame – we must resist any such attempt as we leave the EU. This result presents a profound challenge for progressive politics, and we must not shy away from building new alliances to best serve the people we represent.

Rob White Green candidate for Reading East

Reactions to the Remain result Wokingham bucked the trend by voting to remain in the European Union, despite being in Eurosceptic John Redwood’s region. Here’s what you said about it n Thankfully the borough I live in got it right, sadly it won’t be enough. Lies and propaganda will win. Gutted Wesley Lawrance, via Facebook n Let’s hope it means he’ll lose his seat the next time we have the chance to decide.

Jeremy Grand-Scrutton, via Facebook n What’s the process for a vote of no confidence in your MP?? How can we get change?

David Bureau, via Facebook n That is the only good thing to come out of this , I am devastated.

Emma Cairns, via Facebook

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REASURE is the property of the Crown.

An object is generally only treasure if it is at least 300 years old and: n It is an object other than a coin with at least 10 per cent in weight in gold or silver; n It is a coin and was found with at least one other coin and is at least 10 per cent in weight in gold or silver n It is a coin and contains less than 10 per cent in weight in gold or silver but was found with at least nine other coins n It is a single coin or another object that is found with other objects that are treasure.

In rare circumstances, an object less than 300 years old can be classed as treasure. To be classed as treasure, the object would have to be made substantially of gold or silver, have been deliberately hidden with the intention of recovery and the owners or their heirs would be unknown.

Anyone who finds treasure should report this directly to the coroner for

the district where the object was found within 14 days of the find (or of first having reason to believe the object may be treasure).

The report can be made in person, by letter, telephone or fax. The coroner will normally direct the finder to take the find to a local museum or an officially recognised archaeological service.

If, in the opinion of the museum or archaeologist, the find is likely to be treasure and a museum wishes to acquire it, the coroner will hold an inquest to determine whether it is treasure and, if so, who the finder was.

If no museum wishes to acquire a find (regardless of whether it is treasure or not), it will be returned by the coroner.

A finder who fails to report a discovery of treasure without a reasonable excuse will be committing a criminal offence.

When an object has been declared

treasure and it, or any part of it, is kept for a museum, the finder is paid a sum equal to the market value of what is kept.

The market value is assessed by an independent reviewing committee appointed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and payment is made through this body.

The finder will receive the reward if s/he had permission to be on the land where s/he made the find. However, the reward can be shared if the landowner or occupier and the finder had a prior agreement to do this.

If the finder has committed an offence in relation to the find or has trespassed, it is likely that s/he will receive no reward or a reduced one.

In this case, a landowner or occupier will remain eligible for a reward.

It is to the finder’s advantage to report the find at once.

The finder will either get the find back, or its market value

as an ex-gratia reward.

A finder should generally receive a reward within 12 months of having delivered the find. If the find is disclaimed because no museum wants to acquire it, this should happen within six months or within three months if the find is a single object.

If the coroner decides that the object is not treasure, the object belongs either to the finder or to the owner of the land where the object was found.

The coroner will not make any decision as to whether the finder or the owner should have the goods. If there is a dispute over ownership, it would have to be settled in the county court. n You can get help, information and advice from your local Citizens Advice or visit www. citizensadvicewokingham.org.uk or contact Citizens Advice Wokingham at Second Floor, Waterford House, Erftstadt Court, Wokingham RG40 2YF. Tel: 0300 330 1189. email: public@citizensadvicewokingham. org.uk

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK Finchampstead held a fete to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday – and to stand in for Her Majesty was Margaret Clark from the Finchampstead Society. Below in fancy dress are Harry, Freddie and Rose McDowall.

Far left are members of the Finchampstead Women’s Institute with some of the cakes they have made

NELLIE KNOWS Nellie Williams www.nelliepompoms.co.uk

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RGGGGH this weather is beginning to annoy me somewhat.

Last week I was battling with washing on the line and this week I’ve been choosing my moment to spray weed killer six hours before it rains in the hope it won’t and I can get the paths done.

Oh well, nothing I can do about it, so I will just crack on with it.

Wokingham & Emmbrook Football Presentations Thankfully the weather held last Sunday for the Wokingham and Emmbrook Football Club presentations where the Girls U11 team enjoyed a picnic on the field and were presented with an array of trophies.

Yes, you guessed it I had hay fever but I managed to compose myself when our manager Will gave me some flowers to thank me for being the team social organiser.

In response, and I speak for all the players and their families, we all thank Will and his wife Sarah for all that they do for our girls, there is so much more that goes on behind the scenes.

The girls are playing nine-a-side next season so will have to learn the offside rule ..... It will take me months to understand it but the girls will learn in no time.

Moving on

TONY JOHNSON BrexIn?

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O, you didn’t misread the title. It’s a one word comment on the events of the past week.

Since writing last week’s article, developments have been coming thick and fast.

So quick that I’ve been writing commentaries daily and they can be found online.

The most significant event of the week came on Tuesday when the EU Parliament held its’ Brexit debate.

The opening speech set the scene. It fell to Jeanine Henis-Plasschaert, the Dutch Minister of Defence to deliver it on behalf of the European Council. The Council is the 28 elected leaders of the member countries.

Notably, it came before the speech of the EU civil service (the EU Commission, headed by Jean-Claude Juncker) as well as the speeches of nationalistic MEP’s which you’ll have heard bits of in sound-bite form on TV and Radio already.

While there were some weak spots, most of the views in the speech were written so well that I can’t do better. So I’ve selected the viewpoints that may come as much of a surprise to you as they did to me. Particularly as they aligned with points which are as relevant to “us” as they are to “them”.

NB - Missing segments are indicated by an ellipsis …, simplifications are in brackets, emphasis in bold. Here’s the transcript of her speech that she delivered in a serious and measured tone : “… The 23rd of June will go down in history as a day that shook the United Kingdom and the European Union. A majority of the British voters have expressed their wishes to leave the EU. … until a UK exit is finalised, the UK will be a member of the council with all the rights and obligations that derive from this …

HAVE YOUR SAY:

Since it’s creation in 1957, the EU has gone a long and successful way … (uniting East and West Europe) … Never in modern history have we enjoyed so much freedom, so much wealth and so much stability in Europe … Now these achievements stand … however nothing is irreversible, nothing inevitable.

The shock of the referendum should be a wakeup call to us all.

Whether we like it or not, the sentiments of a large part of the British voters are shared in many other EU (countries). So we will have to do better … we do need a more efficient, more effective and most of all a more convincing European Union …

Europe is facing huge challenges so yes, we do need an EU that is … controlling migration. An EU that is proving economic opportunities to all citizens … we need an EU that is not seen as a threat to national identity as an extension of our identities.

An EU that is not seen as a bureaucratic meddler but as a facilitator … part of the challenge lies in the domestic realm, convincing European citizens that unity remains the bast choice.

But fancy words, conclusions and declarations will not be enough, we have to act.

The fact that fragmentation is no longer considered unthinkable should gravely concern us all and propel us into action …

Many within the UK and other member nation states feel uncertain about the consequences. It is in the interest of us all to have clarity … (and that) we have rules to deal with this in an orderly way. … it’s up to the UK Government and no one else to trigger article 50 and negotiations can only start after such a notification has taken place.

Meanwhile we have some work to do.

(Smiling :) Now. while international debates

on treaty changes and convention are a paradise to lawyers, they are hell for citizens. (calm and measured again :) So we simply need to grit our teeth, roll up our sleeves and use all the tools and means that we can …

Thank you so much.

Wow! When you sum this up, even “Europeans” realise that reform is needed. To change the way the ordinary person on the street feels about and perceives the EU. This would be a big reform.

Hence the title of this article. A country that is headed for the exit, but which, if the EU did manage to reform itself …

I leave you to consider. Also, as to whether it IS in the EU’s interest for Britain to trigger clause 50 so soon.

No wonder the normally unflappable JeanClaude Juncker was so tetchy. Astonishingly, he departed from his speech to jibe at the Brit sitting next to him. This time, it could just be his own job where “change is needed”.

What’s your view on BrexIn?

We’re now into the last few weeks of term and for many children they’ll be moving to another school which is a daunting prospect for parents as well as children.

I can’t wait to have only one school run to do and I most certainly won’t miss the double.

After 14 years of it I think I have earnt a break.

There is lots of information about the transition and if you take a peek at my blog (www.nelliepompoms.co.uk) you will find a blog called Moving On where I have cobbled together some experiences and coping strategies.

I’m of course no expert but having had two children move from junior school to senior school with another one about to go I hope that it will be of use to you.

Take aways and meals on wheels I must say a quick hello to Shanghai, our favourite Chinese Take Away.

We’ve been going there for 16 years now and I was touched that they said they had read my column.

We’re stuck in our ways and always have the same thing, but we’re never disappointed.

Of course their food isn’t confined to Wokingham as I once took a take away to friends in Llanganydir much to the amusement of my Welsh friends. They agree it’s tasty.

Jennings Butchers

More on the vote…

Log on to The Wokingham Paper’s website for more of my commentaries relating to the referednum and its fall out.

Search for Brexit Opinion to call them up.

Thursday “4pm Extra ! - EU Voted Yet?” Friday “You Voted - the morning after” Saturday “Letter to Evan Davis” Sunday “Saturday Night and Sunday Morning” Monday “Brown Monday” Tuesday “A Tale of Two Tuesdays”.

As of the time of writing this article, the last of these is being finalised.

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Tasty is a key word at Jennings in Hurst.

We’ve been going to them for years, they provided the meat for our evening reception barbecue all those years ago and I’ve ordered the meat for my eldest’s 18th birthday barbecue so they must be doing something right.

There’s so many fabulous food growers and producers locally so in this time of uncertainty let’s celebrate local growers and raise a glass to them and to friendship and to everyone that matters.

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OH, MR SMITH!

A wry look at life

The peasants revolt

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LL this political and economic chaos and all because comfortably-numb Westminster asked the peasants to vote on the basis of miss-information and obfuscation.

The Government’s management of the Referendum is about as inept as England’s performance against ‘little’ Iceland.

Consequently no one seems to have a clue. I have spoken to lawyers and other professionals and no one had any idea what the long term consequences would be either way.

Only people employed in multinationals seemed to have had a real interest in the outcome.

The week before the vote I was in Lancashire, Derbyshire, East Yorkshire and the Fens. From my brief excursion into these areas I could have told the Remain party that success was far from certain.

South Shields and Northumbria weren’t too happy either. And there you go calling them uneducated, stupid and racist. And if that wasn’t enough you threaten to take away their future, their pensions and healthcare.

So what is a peasant to do?

Had Westminster not chosen to treat the peasants as being stupid and ignorant it might have got a different result. Furthermore, it’s not just about immigration. There’s the question of EU reform and how they handle things. Just look at the mess GM crops has created. And that’s just one issue. Having concerns about long term pressure on the country’s infrastructure is not being racist.

Have you tried driving around Camberley or Wokingham in the last decade or two? You can spend two hours to get from Weybridge to Wokingham during the rush hour and that’s with a population of around sixty million. What will it be like when the population exceeds 80 million?

Overfull All the cheap foreign workers that have helped make these affluent areas more affluent through their cheap services won’t be able to continue their services on account of the road system being at a standstill.

And they won’t be able to use the railways either because the trains are already overfull with London commuters and any small terraces once occupied by coalmen and rag-and-bone merchants are already gentrified and well beyond the reach of any skilled worker; unless of course your father-in-law happens to be Prince Wojciechowski.

Remain has been more about vested interests and European cosiness for the comfortable middle classes. I don’t think shelf stackers in DIY warehouses and fish wives in Grimsby will worry about the consequences of leaving.

Hang on, there are no fish wives in Grimsby, on account that Europe obliterated the British fishing industry.

Europe is in need of Reform and the peasants have now made this possible. Unless, of course, we follow the demand of some Remainers to invalidate the vote. But this raises deep constitutional issues.

You need to ask yourself what is more important; a democratic Europe or owning an affordable Audi A3. Well, actually, I would quite like an Audi, BMW or a Mercedes.

The last Peasants Revolt was 1381.

You can read all about it in Froissart’s Chronicles and you can probably get a used copy in a Help the Aged charity shop. Thinking about Mr Osbourne’s threats, elderly peasants are going to need all the help they can get.

My one bit of advice to the leaders of the Leave Party is be careful what you wish for – you know what the Establishment did to Wat Tyler Are you ready to revolt? Send your thoughts to letters@wokinghampaper.co.uk

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Wokingham people Marmite biscuits? Dogs just love ‘em ZOE FARWELL is looking forward to a World Challenge trip to Costa Rica next summer. It will be a once-in-alifetime experience, but it doesn’t come cheap, so this enterprising teenager has cooked up a novel way of raising funds. SALLY BRYANT explains

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OE’S homemade doggie biscuits are going down a treat in the canine community.

The flavours – Marmite and cheese, and peanut butter and cheese – make hounds big and small sit up and beg for more.

But Zoe, who lives in Redhatch Drive in Earley, isn’t just aiming to please doggie taste buds. She has to raise £4,000 for a trip that will see her working with schoolchildren in Costa Rica and learning about a very different way of life – and selling bone-shaped biscuits makes a change from the usual sponsored walks and car washes.

The 15-year-old, who is in Year 10 at Maiden Erlegh School, explains: “Next summer I am hoping to travel to Costa Rica for four weeks with World Challenge.

“Part of the trip will involve living and working alongside a local community, with the specific aim of teaching English to the local school children.

“The trip will be an educational travel experience and will teach me many life skills, such as team building, leadership, money management, problem solving and cultural interaction.

“But it costs just under £4,000 to attend, which means a lot of fundraising.

“Having a dog myself, I came up with the idea of Zoe’s Doggy Delights, baking and selling homemade dog biscuits (suitable for freezing), to the local community for their special four-legged friends.

“Support has been amazing and through recommendations, I have already been invited to hold stalls at my old primary school’s [Radstock’s] summer fayre, a go-kart day at Laurel Park and Winnersh Summer Fete!”

The Delights, which are making dogs drool, are made with flour, milk, cheese, Marmite and peanut butter. Zoe isn’t setting her sights on a career in the kitchen – she would like to be a fashion photographer, or a make-up/hair artist – but at the moment she is willing to bake as many bones as it takes to get her across the world for her biggest adventure yet. n If you are interested in supporting her fundraising and would like to place a doggy biscuit order, see Zoe’s World Challenge Facebook Page by searching for “Zoe’s World Challenge - Costa Rica 2017” on Facebook or email zoe. farwell@ntlworld.com

VOLUNTEER CORNER n Arthritis Care is the UK’s largest organisation working with and for all people with arthritis.

They are a membership organisation with a network of local branches and groups throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

They have a really exciting opportunity for people who have experience of arthritis whether personal or via family and friends – and for those willing to learn - to provide information to people living with arthritis.

The role is a Champion Volunteer and commitment is for a few hours per month.

The volunteers will be helping with the drop-ins in the Reading and West Berkshire area- currently Central Reading, Thatcham, Hungerford, Tilehurst, Newbury, Wokingham,

With Helena Badger Pangbourne and Caversham.

This usually means talking to people with Arthritis and providing information on local organisations, exercise and more.

This would be with the full support of attending Arthritis Care staff.

The volunteer can choose the area most local to them and they will be adding new areas, so please do get in touch.

They can also help with Individual Support Calls, which are pre-booked one to one phone calls with people with arthritis.

The other role is to help at the workshops run by Arthritis Care on how people living with Arthritis can better manage the symptoms. If any of these roles appeal to you, please get in touch! Full training (half-day) will be provided.

n NYAS is a nationwide children’s charity which provides a range of services to support looked after children and young people.

We provide advocacy services to uphold the wishes and feelings of young people in the care system and also run a helpline to support these children in crisis.

We also provide volunteers known as Independent Visitors to befriend children and young people in care. An Independent Visitor, or I.V as they’re known, befriends a child or young person who is in the care system. The I.V gives a couple of hours of their time each month to take a young person out to engage in a fun activity.

These activities are really wide ranging and can be anything from visiting zoos, cinemas and theme parks, taking part in

go-karting, swimming or even just chatting over a pizza.

What makes these volunteers so special is that they are not social workers or have any part in the care system; they are ordinary people who want to make a difference to a young person’s life.

For many children, an Independent Visitor provides an excellent role model and allows looked after children to believe that adults can be trusted.

These are just two of the roles we are recruiting for, but we have more than 100 different roles on our books. To find out about these or any other roles, call us on 0118 977 0749, email wok-vol@btconnect.com or visit www.volunteercentrewokingham. org.uk

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While the building of the M4 had a few villages on the edge of a forest is today JOHN WAKEFIELD explainsmajor influence on the introduction of the ranked as one of the country’s leading high tech businesses which now surround communities. it is the A329M Education, religion, industry, transport, a creeping barragewhich saw the British troops storm the HE GREAT WAR left a massive scar acrossWokingham, the in 1975 cut German off the Forest Roadcapturing and its 7,000 prisoners. social lives structures, nationalaspolitics defences, of the country millionsand went to battle, natural connections between Emmbrook local government are all important The Wokingham Remembers website has details but not all came home. and the villages Hurst andlost Binfield.

The in the First World pieces in One building the great Wokingham on allof those who their lives of the biggest flashpoints was the love and hate relationship with our rail jigsaw.

Here now is a summary of our War from Wokingham.

Battle of the Somme, five months of shelling, fighting and roads continue to this day!was Platoon Sergeant William contributions to date a few ideas on One such solider and attacking over justand 15 miles. the next round of articles.

John Killick.

The British and French armies were fightingWokingham’s the military

Ralph Allwood conducts the rehearsal at St Mary’s Church in Shinfield, part of its events to mark the First World

War. Pictures: Steve Smyth in Ovingdene, his family moved to Germans in a bidEducation, to relieve the French Army which Education, heritage Born in 1891 Cantley Lodge in 1911. His father was a was fighting at Verdun and also weaken As 2015 is the bi-centenary of the Education servant there and William served Railway as a Station viewed from Wellington Road looking towards St Pauls Church. the German’s resolve.

Wokingham Battle of Waterloo, there have been a Today’s Wokingham is renowned as shop assistant in a grocery store.

But it was a deadlock and over the number of articles commemorating this one of the country’s centres of excellence The story was told in June, and also historians, Sarah Huxford, also took its replacement: During the war William was living inlocal government. five months, more than one million world changing event. for education; this is partly due to strong commemorated theperformed 800th anniversary us on a journey to the old battlefields SINGERS raised the roof at St Mary’s Shinfield with a motet Ubi Caritas et Amor was at the Reading, but we do notWokingham’s know if he was soldiers – on both sides – were killed wild side The area has always been noted for school performance and the motivated the Magna signed at nearby in search double writes Sally Bryant.of their graves. This story wedding ofof Prince WilliamCarta, and Kate Middleton. still living with his parents. or injured, including soldiers from Before we believe too much insalute, the idea its contribution to the nation’s military parents who live in one of the most Runnymede insome 1215.members of the choir a microcosm Thewas church a day ofonly magnificent music of the lossesThe Chapel Choir, with He joined the Queen’s Royal West that Wokingham’s development a hostedreflects Wokingham. capability, with Arborfield’s REME, highly educated communities in the UK. around the county Berkshire, today’s 100th anniversary of theofBattle of the but for the day,Shining performed excerpts from Surrey Regiment 7th Battalion, enlisting solidly sedate experience, reflecting May’s article a light onDurufle's Requiem It started on July 1, 1916 RFA and Remount connections and the affirms importance of the wars in If wenot look into the history ofa brutal The Queen’s 90ththe birthday. as the a contrast to the Faure Requiem. in Guildford. The 7th was newstory army toldathe of the riotingSomme in theand town And with a whimper but ‘Dark Ages’ Sandhurst and Wellington Colleges all development of our local character. The finalWokingham’s Wokingham’s schools we can see on Saturday, June 18, saw 27 singers flourish was Sir Charles Parry's anthem centre during 1857event General battalion and were in France

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To bring us up to date the August situated very nearby. how education is woven into its DNA. from across the county come together to form a choir 'I Was Glad', composed for Edward VII’s coronation Election.

Wokingham and 1915.

More than 19,000 British soldiers lost articles are focused on the kids who are Even the Duke of Wellington took to Priorlives to the War,with Wokingham and work with conductor Ralph Allwood in 1902 performed at every coronation since, and Such events were a common sight in renowned Their battle honours tell of fighting their onGreat that day, another now entering into their summer holidays. the Royal Forest living in Stratfield Saye, which today is was surrounded by manor houses and MBE and organist Baldwin. And the church resounding ‘vivats’ to celebrate The Queen’s birthday. town and bloody battle Andy Looking throughout France andthe Belgium andthis short and 38,230 injured, making it the bloodiest at today’s community, it is What better way to use this month’s only 30 minutes away from Wokingham’s members of the landed gentry who looked splendid occasion, as thought-provoking Whigs and the Tories also for the William, a Sergeant bybetween this time,the was and worst day of not just the First World difficult to visualise just how rural the editions than to tell the stories of the town centre. wanted to be close to the levers of power; arrangements from an earlier Somme-themed flower killed on the first day highlighted of the Battlethe of Bush and Rose hotels in War but the British Army itself. area once was and in part explains the Romans, the Celts and the Saxons i.e.French the royal households of Windsor. festival were left in place for the Come & Sing event.

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Theas the headquarters soldiers had slightly more sometimes fragile relationship between influence on the area before Wokingham In turn these upper echelons The ‘choir just for a day’ was boosted by 19 choral two feral groups. regimental war diaries tells us of the success, and inflicted big losses on benefactor culture the old and new Wokingham; few was even a twinkle in old Wocca’s eye? possessed a serious sense of duty from the University of Exeter Chapel Choir and story was also ablescholars to reflect fighting in which WilliamThe was killed: German troops, but it was still an awful The area around Wokingham was areas in the UK have witnessed such David Nash Ford provided a set of and a responsibility to ensure their director, Graham. uponassaulted the national the corruptMichael “At 7.30 a.m. The Battn the scene and moment in the First World Wartheir – and all surrounded by many remarkable extraordinary growth and change in the articles and puzzles which makes community received at least a basic They had with the conductor in nature the a masterclass German trenchesinto the frontofofgeneral left halfelections before for just three miles of territory. individuals and they were instrumental profile of its population. history fun for the young and no doubt education.

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All smiles and ready to go. Families at the start line of this year’s Wokingham Bikeathon, held in the town centre on Sunday morning The Vass family

The Graydon Family

Joe Oakley demonstrates his skills in the Rollapuluza show

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Freddie Bureau (9) gives a thumbs up

Thames Valley Police joined in the fun

P Top gear from this young rider

Cyclists at the start of the route

Riders are waved through by the mayor

EDAL power won the day again as this year’s Bikeathon was hailed as an enjoyable celebration of cycling.

Thousands of people flocked to Wokingham town centre on Sunday to enjoy a day devoted to life on two wheels.

More than 700 riders took part in either 15 or 35 mile cycle rides around the borough, while hundreds more enjoyed a host of activities in Broad Street, including the Extreme Mountain Biking Show and Rollapaluza.

Despite stormy weather in the build-up to the big day, riders of all ages and abilities were able to enjoy their chosen rides.

Organisers said that eight-year-old Ronny completed the 15 mile route having learnt to ride without stabilisers just four weeks before the big day. Todd Whitlow had just cycled with Royce Murphy of local business Velocity Sports Cycling from England to Istanbul, returning in time to participate in the 35-mile route.

Mr Whitlow said: “It was a lovely ride today and wonderful to see all the families out. We have cycled through the countryside across Europe and here is as beautiful as any we’ve seen … and the weather is more pleasant than in Istanbul!”

On their return to Wokingham Town Centre, riders and spectators were amazed and inspired by the Extreme Mountain Bike show featuring the Multiple British and European trials bike champion Danny Butler. Chloe (9) said she was stunned at what could be achieved on a bike.

“It was amazing. He was balancing on just one wheel and then jumping over a bar that was nearly as tall as me. It was nearly a world record,” she said.

More than 700 riders took part

Riders were also greeted with the offer of a massage by Wokingham Chiropractic Centre in return for a donation to local charity The Ollie Young Foundation, raising £180. Bikes were also treated to some TLC before and after the race by Halfords, Winnersh and Wokingham business Mountain Trax.

Rollapuluza invited adults to take on the times of Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton in a static 500m sprint challenge while children were challenged to a 250m sprint.

Rider Richard said, “I have no idea how Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton can go that quick!”

Fruit and excitement flowed at the My Journey stand where the bike smoothie maker encouraged visitors to use pedal power to make a smoothie. Younger kids were also offered practice and coaching on balance bikes by the My Journey team. Mhairi Adams, from My Journey, said: “Teaching young children on balance bikes is a great way to get their confidence up and help them enjoy cycling from a very young age. They all did really well and, hopefully they’ll enter the Bikeathon in the future.”

Bikeathon organiser Stan Hetherington said: “A huge thank you to everyone for coming along and supporting us, especially our main sponsor, Rodger Duckworth Physiotherapy and all the businesses that have made the day so interesting and enjoyable. Also, a big thank you to all our volunteers and the local residents of Wokingham for hosting the event within the town.

“It is a big fundraiser for many people raising essential funds for local and national charities and a real team effort to make it happen. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.“

Helmets were the order of the day

Riding together

Riders of all ages and abilities took part in this year’s Wokingham Bikeathon

The event started in Broad Street, Wokingham

A free bike check-up

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opens at 08:45 in Wokin gham Town Centre with the first riders crossing the start line at 9:15am. The riders head north out of the town centre and complete either a 15 mile or 35 mile circular route finishin g back in Wokingham town centre. Everyone who completes either route will receive a medal and goodie bag which has been generously sponsored by local busine ss, Roger Duckworth Physiotherapy. Drinks stops are being provided by ARC Couns elling and The Physio Studio.

Organiser Stan Hethe rington said, “The Bikeat hon has been an inspira tion to many people over the past 7 years it has been running - individ uals and families alike.

It’s a great opportunity to get out on your bike and enjoy the countryside with friends , family and people from across the comm unity. The buzz at the start line, the thrill of the cycle itself and the enormous sense of achiev ement at the finish line are all great reasons to join in!

We are also very proud that so many of the riders take part, not just for the to raise money for local fun of it, but also and national charities through sponsorships.

Riders have already entered this year who will be fundraising for local charities including Down2Us and The Link Visiting Scheme and nation al charities like Cance r Research and the MS Society.”

If you are worried that your bike hasn’t been out for a while – don’t let that stop you!

Wokingham’s very own Dr Bike, Steve Johnson of Cycle Services, will be on hand at the start to provide essen tial bike maintenance and bike safety check s for those who need it

The Batt family line up for the start

Wokingham Town Mayor Cllr Gwynneth Hewetson starts off the riders at the Wokingham Bikeathon Pictures: Steve Smyth

A two wheeled celebration

Charles, Finn and Sally Tunnicliffe

At the start line A Northern Ireland fan waves to the camera

Thumbs up and ready to go!

Riders register for the race A back seat rider enjoys the view

Oliver Pulford (3) tries out a balance bike

One rider used three wheels to get around Families enjoy cycling together

A youngster enjoys a smoothie

Bikes were checked over by Halfords

Riders set off from Broad Street

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Young actors create their own musical

Colleton pupils are pictured with (from left) Bill Haine, Rob Scott from Sheeplands Margret Steele, Caroline Dobson, Anne Cronin and Helen Jones.

Colleton’s garden club gets bags of support from Hare Hatch

By JOHN WAKEFIELD news@wokinghampaper.co.uk COLLETON SCHOOL in Twyford has bagged a £100 donation from Hare Hatch Sheeplands.

It is the first of several donations from the sale of plastic carrier bags which the garden centre intends to make to green initiatives in the local area.

The lucky recipient was the Colleton Primary School Gardening Club, which used the money for plants “to brighten up the school.”

Sheeplands owner Rob Scott said:

“Although as a small business it isn’t compulsory for us to charge for carrier bags we decided last October that it matched our company’s ethics to do so.

“Those who know us will know we have always preferred to offer the cardboard boxes we receive from deliveries where possible.

“I am really pleased to be able to donate money from the sale of bags to local green schemes such as Colleton School Gardening Club. It’s a real pleasure to see the children enjoying gardening and the fruits of their labours, especially some rather

impressive broad beans and onions!”

Caroline Dobson, younger team teacher, and gardening club leader, said: “We really needed some brightening up outside the school gate in time for the Queen’s birthday and we were able to produce a red, white and blue planter.

“We also wanted more plants for the children’s vegetable garden. The biggest difference the Hare Hatch Sheeplands donation has made, other than these plants, has been a huge length of hose which means we can water our garden from the tap which is 100m

away in the school building.”

Anne Cronin, the older team teacher who started the gardening club 10 years ago, said: “Everything we grow is organic, and we are now even able to sell the produce from the vegetable garden to parents to help fund this project.

“With the help of our volunteers, the support of the PTA, and more recently these funds from Sheeplands, the club has gone from strength to strength. As an example of our success we entered the Twyford and Ruscombe Horticultural Society show and came joint first with our box of produce.”

BUDDING young actors and singers from a school in Wokingham have put their talents to good use by composing, writing and producing their own musical.

Students from St Crispin’s School, in London Road, have been busy putting the finishing touches to their very own musical comedy Our Estate, which is due to open on Wednesday.

The story looks at life in the fictional town of Ashbeck-upon- Thames and comically explores the everyday lives of a group of teenagers, Jason, Chloe and Leon.

The arrival of a dodgy property developer, Derek Dynamite and his tweet-happy, party-loving daughter Tiggy turns their lives upside down.

The friends have to campaign to save the estate while managing their social lives and dealing with their parents.

The story is told through songs which are a mixture of lively dance numbers, catchy choruses and reflective character songs that show the creative talents of the students of St Crispin’s.

The writing process began at the start of the school year with a working party of students and teachers from the music and drama departments meeting weekly to draft the songs and the story.

Year 13 student William Robson, who composed music for the show and stars as Leon, said: “Working together with other students to create our own show has been great fun and an amazing experience.

“It has been really rewarding to see how the story and music have developed over the last nine months.” n Our Estate is performed from Wednesday until Saturday at 7.30pm at St Crispin’s School. Tickets are £8, £6 for concessions. For more information and to buy tickets email oe@crispins.co.uk or call 0118 978 1144.

Winnersh Luckley Pupils enjoy a Midsummer’s Night Dream of their devising school is good says Ofsted THIS week saw Wokingham’s newest venue, The Whitty Theatre, host Luckley House School’s biggest arts event of the year, the Musical Theatre Project – a cross-curricular project involving drama, music, art and textiles, encompassing the whole of Year 9.

The pupils divided into specialist groups, working over the term on performing, lighting and sound, set, music and props. Each were given responsibility for all aspects of the production.

This approach establishes team expertise in working methods for large scale projects and encourages enthusiasm for the arts.

The Whitty Theatre provided an amazing space for this project, as not only were the pupils performing on a real stage, they were also able to learn how to use facilities and technical equipment actually found in professional theatres!

The production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the best loved of all Shakespeare’s comedies.

The story involves three worlds: the Fairies who inhabit the forest and mead, ruled by their King and Queen, Oberon and Titania, The Royal Court who follow Duke Theseus and

This week, Luckley pupils created their own Midsummer’s Night Dream as part of a musical theatre project

his bride-to-be, Hippolyta, and the well-meaning but none-too-bright Mechanicals, working men from the town, who are keen to prepare an entertainment for the forthcoming bridal party.

The play followed the fortunes of a quartet of young lovers, Hermia and Lysander, Helena and Demitrius as they quarrelled and lost themselves in the forest, the same place in which the Mechanicals were rehearsing for their

performance. This left them all at the mercy of mischievous Puck, Oberon’s fairy servant, who harnessed all his magic power to create chaos.

The result was a lively show full of charm and fairy dust.

A PRIMARY school in Winnersh is celebrating after receiving a ‘good’ Ofsted rating.

Winnersh Primary School, in Greenwood Grove, was inspected between May 24 and 25 and was rated as good in every area, having been previously deemed as requiring improvement during the last visit in 2014.

The report highlighted that senior staff ‘go the extra mile’ to ensure all pupils experience success and aim high, while pupils were noted as exceeding the national standards in reading, writing and maths.

Headteacher Helen Powell said: “I am delighted that Ofsted has backed our “learning is an adventure” philosophy, commenting on our wide range of attention grabbing topics and noting that our teaching is consistently good.”

Chair of Governors Karen Rex added: “It is terrific that Ofsted have appreciated the strong team spirit generated by our head teacher and the leadership team as well as the governors’ high level of commitment to making Winnersh Primary School even better.

“We were particularly pleased to see Ofsted’s comments on our pupils’ pride and appreciation of belonging to the Winnersh Primary community which they said shone through during the inspection.”

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When diagnosis does not necessarily lead to treatment

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N the medical world if you have a physical problem, what usually happens, is some tests are carried out, results are interpreted by a clinician, a diagnosis is made, a treatment plan is formulated and you undergo treatment.

However, if you are think you (or your child) may have autism you are put on a waiting list that is currently about two years long, an assessment is undertaken over a period of time and a diagnosis is made (or not).

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate, interact and behave appropriately with others in social situations.

Many families have mixed feelings of sadness and relief when given a diagnosis of autism.

After a long search for answers they receive a name for something they didn’t know what to call. What happens after diagnosis?

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust are commissioned to provide an assessment service for people who may think they have autism, they will work with your GP to help understand your condition and signpost you to organisations such as Berkshire Autistic Society for support, however they are not commissioned to provide treatment.

There is no known ‘cure’ for autism. This does not mean, however, that nothing can be done for a person with autism.

There are behavioural and educational therapies that may help reduce symptoms, along with medications.

Because autism is a ‘spectrum’ disorder it affects different people in different ways.

Generalise It is very difficult to generalise about how a person with autism will develop over time. It is particularly important to realise that an intervention which works well with one individual may not be appropriate or effective with another.

There is a Berkshire West group made up of GPs, educators, the Councils, voluntary sector, University staff and Healthwatch, called Future in Mind, that is currently looking at how we can improve the autistic person’s experience right from the moment of referral for a diagnosis all the way through to managing their neurological condition on a day to day basis.

In Wokingham, The ASSIST team (Autism Spectrum Service for Information, Support & Training) – is part of the Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Service of Wokingham Borough Council Children’s Services.

ASSIST provide information, signposting, support to young people, families and schools, resources and workshops and is a good place to start.

So at times it is a case of who you know or what you know in ensuring that you get the best possible support for you or your child following an autism diagnosis

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

Brian Poulton (centre left in the high-vis jacket) organises simple walks to help everyone get fit

LOCAL MP Dr Phillip Lee has joined volunteers from South East Berks Ramblers and around 30 members of the public on a Short Easy Health Walk around South Hill Park.

The walks, which are designed for anyone recovering from illness or injury take place every other Saturday, with two options being available, either a very leisurely mile walk on tarmac paths around the Bracknell arts centre or a two-mile walk at normal walking pace.

During the walk, Dr Lee met one participant who just a few months ago had struggled to get out, but is now able to keep up with the rest of the group for the whole of the walk.

As well as exercising the body, the walks also exercise the mind as it enables people to meet each other and chat over issues of the day.

“There are few things that are better for someone recovering from illness or injury than walking,” said Dr Lee, whose Bracknell constituency includes

parts of Wokingham borough including Finchampstead..

“It gets you out in the fresh air, allows you to meet people, increases aerobic capacity and uses muscles that would otherwise not be exercised.”

“I should like to thank and applaud Brian Poulton and his team for all the work they do to make this facility available.” n To join or to find out more about the walks visit the South East Berks Ramblers website, www.sebr.org.uk

Get walking to help the wards LATER this month, a charity walk will take place to help raise funds for the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Staff, friends and family of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust are inviting people to join them as they stride out in an effort to raise money for a chosen ward, department or campaign.

Walk for Wards is a sponsored walk of up to 10km and provides an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while raising money for your local hospital.

It’s open to anyone, young or old, but no pets, and you can walk as little or as much of the planned route as you choose.

For the fourth year running, the walk will return to the beautiful Englefield Estate, the family home of the Benyons. The course will take you through mature woodland, delightful gardens and an open deer park, and provide wonderful views of Englefield House.

You may even get to see a polo game.

Ian Thomson, Interim Charity Director said: “Walk for Wards is a super day out for everyone. As well as the walk, there will be live music from local rock band Not the North, a barbecue and refreshment tent, plus every entrant will be supplied with free bananas to keep them going “It’s really easy to sign up, just visit the website www.walkforwards.co.uk and complete the details. Or, if you don’t have access to a computer you can pick up a registration form from the hospital and when completed return it to the Charity office.

“Since the first walk in 2013 the annual event has raised more than £45,000, which has been used to enhance the care and environment for our patients, visitors and staff. So please join us; you would be surprised how much of a difference you can make.” n The team is also always looking for help at events, so if you would like to get involved but walking isn’t for you, sign up to become a volunteer at charity@royalberkshire.nhs.uk or call 0118 322 6969.

Nuffield takes over Virgin’s gym

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk A WOKINGHAM town centre gym will be rebranded after its group was taken over by a rival company.

Virgin Active, in The Plaza off Denmark Street, has been acquired by Nuffield Health along with 34 other health and fitness sites around the country.

According to a statement released

by Nuffield Health, which already operates 77 gyms, 31 hospitals and more than 200 corporate fitness and wellbeing centres around the country, the transaction has been approved by both parties and is expected to be completed later this year.

Steve Gray, Chief Executive Officer for Nuffield Health said: “This acquisition is a great move forward and allows us to increase the pace of delivery of our strategy and our charitable purpose, to help people achieve, maintain and recover to the level of health and wellbeing they aspire to.

“This acquisition will increase our reach in key sought-after locations and allow both members and nonmembers access to broader health and wellbeing services as well as proximity

to Nuffield Health hospitals.

“I’m delighted to welcome new members and teams to the Nuffield Health family and firmly believe that they will benefit from our broader

health and wellbeing model.”

Paul Woolf, Chief Executive of Virgin Active Group, commented: “This is a positive deal with a compelling rationale for both ourselves and Nuffield Health.

“We believe that the success of these clubs will continue under Nuffield Health and are pleased that the members and club teams will be transferred, which was a very important consideration for us.”

All Virgin Active employees will transfer over to Nuffield Health as part of the acquisition, but an exact date of when the Wokingham site will be taken over is yet to be announced.

Once transferred, members will no longer be able to access other Virgin Active Clubs, but they will be able to use additional Nuffield Health clubs which fall within the same tier.

Membership prices are expected to remain at the current Virgin Active rate. n For more information on the acquisition visit www.nuffieldhealth. com.

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WIN! Tickets to see Company

Uni fees sparks play

EBOS will be back in action later this month, with their take on a Stephen Sondheim musical. GEMMA DAVIDSON finds out more

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THEATRE company which has recently scooped a regional award is bringing its latest show to South Hill Park later this month.

East Berkshire Operatic Society (EBOS) scooped the prize for Best Poster Design at the National Operatic and Dramatic Association London awards, with Duncan Bruce picking up the award for the promotional material for their Crazy For You show last year.

But not ones to sit on their laurels, EBOS are now putting the finishing touches to their latest show, Stephen Sondheim’s Company, which opens at the Wilde Theatre on July 13.

The 1970s smash hit musical comedy follows the journey of Bobby as he nears his 35th birthday and contemplates his inability to commit to a relationship while his friends are off getting married.

Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, thoughtful conversations and weddings, Bobby attempts to make an understanding of marriage as his friends try to convince him of the positives that come from having a spouse.

Director Mel Hampshire said: “If like me, you go to the theatre to be thoroughly entertained, then Company will not disappoint.

“In my opinion, the cast are amongst some of the best talent in the area, portraying the friends and girlfriends of Bobby, the 35-year-old ‘object of their affection’ with great passion energy and skill. Company is a fun, flirty and sometimes quite poignant production with some truly wonderful songs that showcase Sondheim at his best.

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WIN tickets to see Company at South Hill Park!

“Having had some great fun with these lovely, hard-working people over the last few weeks, I’d, like to invite you, your friends and family to spend an evening with the cast of Company, and I challenge anyone not to be thoroughly entertained.” n Company opens on Wednesday, July 13 at 7.30pm and runs until Saturday, July 16 at the Wilde Theatre. Tickets are £17.

To book visit www.southhillpark.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01344 484 123.

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TINX Tinx’s owner is too ill to care for her anymore, so the hard decision was made to try and find her a new home through DBARC. This beautiful medium haired girl is around four-years-old, and used to a quiet home, so would prefer the same in her new life, and would probably not get on with young children, either resident or regularly visiting.

Tinx is mainly an indoor cat, going out only occasionally, so her home will need to be in a very quiet area as she doesn’t have any road sense at all. Can you offer her a forever home?

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Beautiful Bunty is around one-year-old and is looking for a new home with a neutered male rabbit for company.

She came to DBARC as a stray and no-one came to collect her.

Ideally she would go to a family who have experience looking after rabbits, and who know exactly what she needs.

She is a really gorgeous rabbit, with very distinctive markings, and would make the ideal addition to a family.

BUGSY AND COCONUT This male and female pair are the best of friends and are looking for a new home together.

They are both neutered, and enjoy each other’s company so much we would hate to see them separated. They are both very sweet little rabbits and we are sure they would bring

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FUN DAY THIS SUNDAY DBARC will be holding their annual Fun Day on Sunday, July 3 at their centre in Hurst.

The day will feature a dog show, with classes for Best Puppy, Best Rescue Dog, Happiest Dog and many more, a dog scurry, cake stalls, tombola and lots of fun and games.

The festivities kick off at 10am and run until 5pm at the centre in Nelsons Lane. Admission is £1, entry to the dog show is £2 per class with registration starting from 9am. Free parking. . n Could you offer a forever home to any of these animals? If the answer is ‘yes’ then please get in touch with the centre on 0118 934 1122 to make sure the animals have not already been reserved. The centre is open everyday between 11am and 1pm, and 2pm and 4pm. For more information, and to view other animals in need of a home visit www. dbarc.org.uk

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This production of Blue Stockings was terrific. It’s such a joy to see so many people on stage; it’s easy to double the roles up but Wokingham Theatre believe in giving people opportunities and I loved seeing all their performances.

It was such a lively and thoughtfully created production. Jess Hadleigh who played the lead, Tess, gave a performance worthy of a West End lead, and the whole ensemble played with such verve and dynamism. I thought it was excellent.

Kudos to their fantastic director Pam Barter for pulling together a marvellous production. n For Sue’s full review, log on to www. wokinghampaper.co.uk

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LIVIER award winning playwright Jessica Swale has condemned high tuition fees for stopping young people from going to university.

Jessica (pictured inset), from Winnersh, visited Wokingham Theatre to see them perform her play Blue Stockings about the fight for women to graduate in 1897. Speaking to the audience before Saturday evening’s show she said the tuition fee rise was partly behind her writing the play: “I was very lucky to pay £1,000 a year.

It is so different now. My friend’s son told me he didn’t want to be in so much debt so he didn’t want to go to university. It is so shocking a whole generation cannot find a way to make it work.”

She said the play’s theme resonated in present times as much as it did for 1897.

Jessica, 34, brought up in Winnersh, was a pupil at St Nicholas Primary, Hurst and Kendrick School, Reading. Her Olivier award-winning play Nell Gwynn is to be made into a film by Working Title who made the Bridget Jones films.

Wokingham Theatre was given special first rights to perform Nell Gwynn. It is being staged at the theatre next year.

Jessica praised her supportive, open minded parents who provided

opportunities for her. She also commended the musical and dramatic activities at her two schools. The national curriculum was more restrictive of such activities now, she said.

After the talk she revealed she has had offers to make Blue Stockings into both film and television.

“I’m holding out at the moment because it’s a story that’s so precious to me that I want to get it right. I’m also excited by the idea of directing it myself,” she said.

She was thrilled to be patron of Wokingham Theatre which represented the best of regional and community theatre giving opportunities to so many people.

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What’s on Friday, July 1 FINCHAMPSTEAD – Library, FBC Centre RG40 4ES. Life’s Little Bugs story session. with author Tina Tubbs, for ages seven and under.

11am-1.45am. Details: 0118 908 8176.

FLEET – Calthorpe Park, behind Fleet Cricket Club, GU51 5DR. Fleet Carnival weekend. Funfair from 5pm. Live music from 6pm: Paul Lawson-Tyers, The Cherries, Off The Record.

Bingo Night. 7pm. Details: fleetcarnival.org.

LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Read Aloud group. Booking essential.

10.30am. Details: 0118 931 2150.

SINDLESHAM – Bearwood Theatre, Reddam House School, Bearwood Road RG41 5BG. Opera at Bearwood: Macbeth by Verdi. 7.30pm. £22, £19, £10 students. Details: 0118 966 5414.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Crochet Group with Gaynor White from Barkham Hookers. All abilities welcome. 9.30am-11.30am. £4. Cribbage and card games club. 10.30am. Local history surgery: drop-in for advice. 10am-noon. Details: 0118 978 1368.

Saturday, July 2 ARBORFIELD – The Coombes CE Primary School RG2 9NX. School fair: celebrataing culture. 11am1pm. £1 per family. Details: 0118 976 0751.

ASCOT – Ascot Racecourse, Royal Enclosure Lodge SL5 7JH. Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

3pm, gates 2pm. £15, children £10, family £40.

Details: 0844 346 3000.

BINFIELD – St Mark’s Church, Popeswood Road RG42 4AH. Thames Voyces: ‘Feel the Spirit’. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 967 7319.

CROWTHORNE – Morgan Recreation Ground.

Crowthorne Carnival 2016.

Procession from Wellington College, Duke’s RIde from 11.45am. Fete from

1pm-5pm. Details: www. crowthornecarnival.co.uk CROWTHORNE – The Old Gym, Wellington College, Dukes Ride RG45 7PU. Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra summer concert: Dvorak: Slavonic Dances, Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No 2, soloist Daniel King Smith, Franck: Symphony in D Minor. £13 in advance, £15 on the door includes interval drink.

Details: 0118 972 2164.

EARLEY – Our Lady of Peace Social Club, Wokingham Road RG6 7DA (entrance off Aldbourne Avenue).

Golf day, barbecue, entertainment. Details: 0118 935 2927.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – The Queen’s Oak. Finchfest 2016: Mike Birch, The Scoops, Hidden Agenda, Atomic Rapture and Dr G’s Jazz Brass. From 5pm. £7, under 16s £4. Barbecue and bar. Advance tickets only.

Details: 07554 414707.

FLEET – Calthorpe Park GU51 5DR. Fleet Carnival weekend. Stalls from 10am-5pm. Children’s area noon-5pm. Procession from Connaught Road at 1pm. Live music from 1.30pm: After The Masons, Fuzz Universe, Maybe Not Today, Fleet Booze Hounds, White Noise, Hammerjack.

Funfair Noon-9pm. Details: fleetcarnival.org.

HARE HATCH – Yeldall Manor.

Open day with hog roast, strawberries, games and more. Includes update on Yeldall’s work over past year. 1pm-5.30pm.

HURST – Willowmead Field, School Road, Hurst, Berkshire RG10 0DR. Party In The Park 2016: The Scoundrels, Gigabit and the PFJ (People’s Front of Judea). Real ale and cider tent, curry buffet. Bring your own gazebos. Advance ticket entry only. £16, food £11. From 6pm. Over 18s only. Details: www. partyparkhurst.co.uk SINDLESHAM – Bearwood Theatre, Reddam House School, Bearwood Road RG41 5BG. Opera at Bearwood: Macbeth by Verdi. 7.30pm. £22, £19,

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

The best guide for local, community events across Wokingham borough £10 students. Details: 0118 966 5414.

SHINFIELD – St Mary’s Church, Church Lane RG2 9BY. Summer fair, dog show, children’s entertainer, cake stall, tombola, games and more. Noon-3.30pm.

WARGRAVE – Library, Woodclyffe Hostel, Church Street RG10 8EP. Saturday storytime for ages 3-5.

10.30am-11am. Details: 0118 940 4656.

WINNERSH – Winnersh Primary School, Greenwood Grove RG41 5LH. Vintage sumer fayre.

Music from The 3Rs Rock and Roll, Arbofield Military Wives Choir, Escape 6 and Reading Swing Jam. Vintage tea room and more. Free entry. 1pm-4pm.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Dad and Baby rhymetime.

10am-10.30am. Code Club for ages 9-11. Booking essential. 10.15am11.30am. Teen Writing Group. 10.30am-noon.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – All Saints Primary School, Norreys Avenue. All Saints Primary School fair. Face painting, games, ice creams, lucky dip and more. 50p or £1.50 per family. 11.30am-2.30pm.

WOODLEY – Shopping Precinct, Crockhamwell Road. Reading Spring Gardens band perform.

11am-1pm. Details: 0118 921 6920 or www. woodleytowncentre.co.uk.

Sunday, July 3 ASCOT – Ascot Racecourse, Royal Enclosure Lodge SL5 7JH. Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

3pm, gates 2pm. £15, children £10, family £40.

Details: 0844 346 3000.

SHINFIELD – Baptist Church, Hollow Lane RG2 9BT. Messy Church. 4pm-6pm.

Craft, fun, friendship and food. Details: 0118 327 3180.

FLEET – Calthorpe Park GU51 5DR. Fleet Carnival weekend. Car show 10am4pm. Dog show 11am-4pm.

Baby show 11m. Makers market 10am-4pm. Funfair

noon-6pm. Food and bar 10am-5pm. Grand prize draw 3.20pm. Live music from 12.10pm: Shuffle Tunes, Georgie & Joe, Shimmy Cafe, Tim Visser, Jack Leatherbarrow. Details: fleetcarnival.org.

Monday, July 4 CROWTHORNE – Wellington College, Dukes Ride RG45 7PU. Schools Music Festival.

6.30pm. £2.50. Details: www.crowthornecarnival. co.uk EMMBROOK – Emmbrook Sports and Social Club, Lowther Road. Wokingham Music Club presents Americana Night. Details: www.wokinghammusicclub. co.uk LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. The History Wardrobe presents Wish you Were Here: seaside clothes. £7. 7pm. Booking essential. Details: 0118 931 2150 MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Colouring For Adults.

2.15pm-3pm. Details: 0118 966 6630.

SPENCERS WOOD – Library, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AJ. Storytime for ages 3-5. 4pm.

Details: 0118 988 4771.

TWYFORD – Twyford Library, Polehampton Close RG10 9RP. Author book group.

Booking essential. 2.30pm3.30pm. Details: 0118 934 0800 WARGRAVE – Library, Woodclyffe Hostel, Church Street RG10 8EP. Storytime: stories and rhymes for under fives. 4pm-4.30pm.

Monday bookworms book group. Booking essential.

2.15pm-3.15pm. Writers forum: share ideas and inspiration. 10.30am-noon.

Details: 0118 940 4656.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Knit Stitch and Natter.

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

Tuesday, July 5 EARLEY – St Nicolas, Sutcliffe Avenue. Board games cafe.

10am-noon. Details: 0118

966 9080.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – St Mary & St John California, Parish Centre, Vicarage Close, Billing Avenue RG40 4JW. Simple Lunch: community lunch event. Noon-1.30pm.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – St James Church Centre.

Breastfeeding drop-in group. 12.30pm-2pm.

Support, information and tea and a chat. Details: parish.finchampstead.co.uk TWYFORD – Library, Polehampton Close RG10 9RP. Reminiscence Club.

10.30am-noon. Details: 0118 934 0800.

WINNERSH – Library, The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane RG41 5ND. Winnersh Readers bookgroup.

6.45pm-7.45pm. Winnersh Book Borrowers: book group for ages 7-11.

Booking essential. 4.15pm5pm. 50p. Details: 0118 979 7519.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. WI Stitch and Chatter. 2pm3.30pm. Storytime: rhymes and stories for ages 3-5.

2pm-2.30pm. UK Online: Help and support with computers and the internet for beginners. 2pm-4pm.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Crochet Group with Gaynor White from Barkham Hookers. All abilities welcome. Noon2pm. £4. Rhymetime for under fives. 10.30am. Crafts and Laughs. 2pm-4pm.

Details: 0118 969 0304.

Wednesday, July 6 FINCHAMPSTEAD – Library, FBC Centre RG40 4ES. Colouring for Adults. Free.

10am-noon. Details: 0118 908 8176.

SPENCERS WOOD – Caf Active, St Michael’s and All Angels, Basingstoke Road, RG7 1AP. Crafty B’s. 10am.

Details: www.loddonreach. org.uk WARGRAVE – Library, Woodclyffe Hostel, Church Street RG10 8EP. Crafts and Laughs. 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Details: 0118 940 4656.

WINNERSH – Library, The Forest School, Robin Hood

Lane RG41 5ND. Storytime for ages 3-5. 10.15am10.45am. Colouring For Adults. 11.45am-1.15pm.

Details: 0118 979 7519.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Colouring for Adults. Free.

10am-noon. Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Alzheimer’s Café: tea dance. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 977 6898.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Chess and Scrabble Club for adults.

2pm-3pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Thursday, July 7 EARLEY – St Nicolas, Sutcliffe Avenue. Over 50s Club: friendly faces, a nice cup of tea and biscuits and a good laugh. 2pm-4pm. £6 per year plus £2 per month. Details: 0118 966 9080.

LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Board Games Club. 10am-11am.

Details: 0118 931 2150.

SHINFIELD – Baptist Church, Hollow Lane RG2 9BT. Coffee morning. 10amnoon. Details: 0118 327 3180.

SPENCERS WOOD – Library, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AJ. Rhymetime: rhymes and stories for under fives.

2.30pm-3pm. Knit and Natter. 3pm-4pm. Details: 0118 988 4771.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Nicaragua, my experiences as a volunteer with Raleigh International, an illustrated talk with Katrina Barnes.

Booking essential. 10.30am11.30am. £2. Reminiscence Club: discuss your memories of days gone by. 10.30amnoon. First Thursday book group. 6.30pm-7.45pm.

National Careers Service: Advice sessions to help you with career planning, CVs and interviews. 9.40am3.40pm. Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Children’s Chess Club for ages 8 upwards. 3.30pm-5pm.

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10.30am-11.30am. First Thursday evening book club.

6pm-6.45pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Friday, July 8 CROWTHORNE – Morgan Centre, Wellington Road.

Carnival quiz night. Teams of up to eight. £12, includes supper. 7.30pm. Details: www.crowthornecarnival. co.uk FINCHAMPSTEAD – Library, FBC Centre RG40 4ES. Rhymetime for under fives.

11am. Details: 0118 908 8176.

LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Pass The Book Club. 10.30am11.30am. Details: 0118 931 2150.

SPENCERS WOOD – Caf Active, St Michael’s and All Angels, Basingstoke Road, RG7 1AP. Bistro Night. 8pm.

Details: www.loddonreach. org.uk WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Local history surgery: dropin for advice. 10am-noon.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Crochet Group with Gaynor White from Barkham Hookers. All abilities welcome. Noon2pm. £4. Crime and Thriller book club. Noon-1pm.

Details: 0118 969 0304.

Saturday, July 9 CROWTHORNE – St John The Baptist Church, Waterloo Road. Crowthorne Carnival flower festival: Myths and Legends. In aid of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice.

10am-6pm. Musical interludes, embroidery displays, quilting and lacemaking. Details: www. crowthornecarnival.co.uk CROWTHORNE – Morgan Centre, Wellington Road.

Carnival dance: music from Hidden Agenda and Andy Costello. £10.

8pm-11pm. Details: www. crowthornecarnival.co.uk FINCHAMPSTEAD – St Mary & St John California, Parish Centre, Vicarage Close, Billing Avenue RG40 4JW. Messy Church: crafts, worship, lunch.

11am-1pm. Details: parish. finchampstead.co.uk LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Dad and Baby Rhymetime. 10.30am11am. Details: 0118 931 2150.

LOWER EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Trinity Concert Band presents Liberte, a summer concert featuring French and US music. 7.30pm. £12 on door. £10 in advance.

Under 16s free. Details: www.trinityband.co.uk or 0845 226 3047.

MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Crime Book Group.

10.30am-11.30am. Details: 0118 966 6630.

READING – Wesley Methodist Church, Queen’s Road RG1 4BW. Reading Festival Chorus presents: Hadyn’s

The Seasons. 7.40pm. £13, under 17s free. Details: 0118 983 4523.

SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

6.30pm. Details: www. shinfieldplayers.org.uk TWYFORD – Loddon Hall, Loddon Hall Road, Twyford, Reading RG10 9JA. Salsa Party night. 8pm-1am. £10. Details: www. incognitodance.com.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Teen writing group for ages 11-18. 10.30am-noon.

Poetry Writing Group for adults. 10am-11.30am.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – Rehoboth, Forest Road, Wokingham, RG40 5QY. JAC family fun day: Horse Games, Football Cage, Pony Rides, Raffle, Stalls, Meet the Goats and Donkeys, BBQ & Refreshments. 11am-4pm.

WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Church, Reading Road RG41 1EH. South Berkshire Singers Midsummer Music concert: favourites by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Lloyd Webber. 7.30pm. £10.

Tickets from Wokingham Library in Denmark Street, Wokingham Town Hall Information Centre, Bookends in Peach Street Wokingham. Details: 0118 978 5635.

WOKINGHAM WITHOUT – Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road RG40 3AQ. Crowthorne Carnival family treasure hunt. 2pm. Adults £2.50, children £1, family ticket £6.

Details: crowthornecarnival. co.uk WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Saturday storytime for parents and children. 11am.Details: 0118 969 0304.

Sunday, July 10 CROWTHORNE – St John The Baptist Church, Waterloo Road.

Crowthorne Carnival flower festival: Myths and Legends. In aid of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice.

10am-6pm. Musical interludes, embroidery displays, quilting and lacemaking. Carnival Songs of Praise. 6.30pm. Details: www.crowthornecarnival. co.uk EARLEY – Harris Gardens, University of Reading RG6 6UD. Open gardens in aid of 52nd Scouts. 2pm-5pm. £3, under 12s free. Details: 0118 935 8221.

SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

2.30pm. Details: www. shinfieldplayers.org.uk WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. French Conversation Club for those with basic French knowledge. 2pm-3pm.

Details: 0118 969 0304.

WOODLEY – Shopping Precinct, Crockhamwell Road. Car boot sale.

8am-1pm. Details: 0118 921 6920 or www. woodleytowncentre.co.uk.

‘I was born to sing, so I love performing’ What can be more exciting than a summer festival? GEMMA DAVIDSON finds out why Hazell Dean is looking forward to Rewind

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T’S a lovely festival, I can’t wait to play and catch up with all my friends from the 80s!”

THE undisputed Queen of Hi-NRG Hazell Dean will be gracing the stage at this year’s Rewind Festival, and few people can actually be as excited as she is.

Having shot to fame in the 1980s with her debut dance anthem Searchin, Hazell went on to score the first top 5 single for the legendary Stock, Aitken and Waterman camp with her single Whatever I Do. Since then, she has enjoyed huge success across Europe, America and South Africa, becoming a regular on the gay club scene.

“I think the music is still popular because it has that special something, it’s those uptempo beats and real, strong vocals that appeals to people, “ Hazell told The Wokingham Paper.

“I am so lucky that I get to live the dream of being a popstar, back in the 80s it was a lot

At the theatre Basingstoke – The Anvil

www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 Basingstoke Choral Society. Sat. Hampshire County Youth Orchestra. Sun. Farnham Youth Choir. Sat 9. Basingstoke Festival of Choirs Heritage Light Orchestra. Sun 10.

Basingstoke – The Haymarket www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 Tibetan Monks of The Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and Ngawang Lodup.

Fri. Kala The Arts. Sat. Romeo and Juliet. Thurs. Footsteps Dance School. Sat 9.

Bracknell – South Hill Park www.southhillpark.org.uk (01344) 484123 Bracknell Jazz: Luluk Purwanto. Fri. The Wedding Singer. Sat-Sun. High School Musical on Stage.

Sat-Sun. Creative Control Band Night. Sun. The Nature of

Forgetting. Thurs. Shifty Little Sister. Thurs. Steppin Out on Location. Sat 9-Sun 10. Artree Live: Folk and Roots Music. Sat 9. Creative Control Band Night.

Sun 10. Mission Improvable.

Sun 10.

FILMS: Captain America: Civil War. Fri-Sun. Demolition. Fri-Sun. Victoria. Tues. Bastille Day. Wed. Romeo and Juliet Live. Thurs.

Florence Foster Jenkins. Fri 8-Sun 10.

Camberley – Theatre www.camberleytheatre.biz 01276 707600 The Real Thing. Fri. The Somme Study Day. Sat. The Bootleg Shadows. Sat. FILM: Dark Passage. Tues. The Five Star Swing Big Band. Thurs. RRF Media Presents Fred and Ginger.

Fri 8.

Didcot – Cornerstone www.cornerstone-arts.org 01235 515144 George Egg. Fri. Camino Del

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Flamenco presents Flamenco Night. Sat. African Jigsaw. Sun. Cornerstone Youth Theatre Presents: The Waiting Room. Fri 8. Bad Guys. Sun 10.

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

Henley – Kenton Theatre www.kentontheatre.co.uk 01491 575698 Next show: Some Enchanted Evening. Thurs 14.

High Wycombe – Wycombe Swan www.wycombeswan.co.uk 01494 512000 Tropicana Nights. Fri. The Floyd Effect. Sat. The Roy Orbison Story. Fri 8. Hellfire Summer Comedy Club. Fri 8. Jam’s 10th Birthday. Sun 10.

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Brian Blessed (right) holds court during his press interview

more competitive and full-on, these days I can pick and choose what I want to do, which is great.

“I love performing, I was born to sing and that is what I love doing.

Of course, I do the school run and normal things like that, but being able to play clubs at the weekend is brilliant. If I didn’t enjoy it, I wouldn’t do it.

“I have played at a lot of Pride events over the years, I’ve never played London but it’s really nice to see these events popping up all over the country. I’ve played Newcastle, Truro, Bradford, they’re so much fun and I love to play them.”

Having played at Rewind Festival in South Africa, Hazell is excited to bring her show to Temple Island Meadows in Henley this August.

She continued: “It’s such a fun festival, I hear everyone gets really into it and dresses up which is great.

“There’s a lot of artists who I am really looking forward to catching up with, like my old friend Toyah and Rick Astley, who I toured Japan with a few years ago.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing Marc Almond and Andy Bell too, they are such iconic performers from the era and I’m sure they will put on an amazing show.” n Hazell Dean plays Rewind Festival South on Saturday, August 20. Tickets start at £59.50 for day tickets, and £107.50 for weekend tickets. For more information and to book tickets visit www.rewindfestival.com.

Norden Farm www.nordenfarm.org 01628 788997 Jane Eyre. Fri-Sat. Friday Night Flamenco. Fri. Laurence Clark and Norris and Parker. Fri. Summer Ceilidh. Sat. Moore Moss Rutter. Sun. Al Murray: The Pub Landlord work in progress. Wed-Thurs. Book Club. Thurs. Anything Goes. Sat 9-Sun 10.

FILMS: Florence Foster Jenkins.

Sun. Everybody Wants Some.

Sun, Wed. St Peter’s and The Papal Basilicas of Rome. Thurs.

Our Kind of Traitor. Fri 8, Sun 10.

Newbury – The Corn Exchange www.cornexchangenew.com 0845 5218 218 Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales.

Fri-Sun. Family Art Trail. Sat. Card Ninja. Sat. LIVE: Romeo and Juliet. Thurs. Edinburgh Preview: Hardeep Singh Kohli and Myra Dubois. Fri 8.

Threepenny Bit: Folk and Celidh Band. Fri 8. Magnificat. Sat 9.

Jongleurs Comedy Club. Sat 9.

Agatha Christie’s The Hollow Directed by Brian Blessed The Mill at Sonning From Thursday until September 3

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’M MEANT to be interviewing Brian Blessed.

The screen legend is currently preparing for his directorial debut at The Mill at Sonning.

Normally, you turn up at rehearsals, nab the actor for 10 minutes and ask all the ‘what’s your favourite colour?’ type questions.

Not here.

Picture the scene – director Blessed sitting behind his desk with his cast splayed around him. He’s holding court and sharing the most impressive monologue about acting, directing and theatre you will ever be privileged to hear.

He sits like a US chat show host and speaks like a gentleman.

For all the jokes about his loud booming voice, there’s a gentle,

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan.

Sun 10.

FILMS: Money Monster (15). Until Wed. Florence Foster Jenkins.

Until Thurs. The Daughter (15).

Until Thurs.

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

01635 46044 Watership Down. Until Sat 23.

Reading – South Street www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Sitelines: Walking:Holding. Sat-Sun. In Good Hands. Sat. Gift. Sun. You’re Getting Warmer. Sat 9-Sun 10.

Reading – The Hexagon www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Starlet Dance School: Ascension.

Sat.

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subtleness here. George Clooney will not be round asking him to turn it down.

Fifty minutes later, I meekly raise my hand to let him know I have to go soon. I feel like I’m letting him down.

And, not having asked a single question, I’ve let you down too.

But Mr Blessed – with Flash Gordon, Z Cars and Doctor Who all on his CV – takes it all in his giant stride.

He praises his young cast, praises the play and praises The Mill.

But he won’t tell me whodunnit. n Agathie Christie’s The Hollow is at the Mill from Thursday. Tickets cost from £45.50 and include dinner. For details call 0118 969 8000.

Some of the cast of The Hollow, which includes Brian Blessed’s daughter, Rosalind Picture: Phil Creighton

Concert Hall www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Berkshire Maestros Gala Concert.

Sun.

Reading – Progress Theatre www.progresstheatre.co.uk 0118 384 2195 Youth Theatre presents: Daisy Pulls It Off. Tues-Sat 9.

Shinfield – Shinfield Players www.shinfieldplayers.org.uk 0118 975 8880 Youth groups present The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Sat 9-Sun 10.

Sonning – The Mill www.millatsonning.com 0118 969 8000 It Runs In The Family. Until Sat. Book Club. Wed. Storytime: The Gruffalo. Wed. Agatha Christie’s The Hollow. From Thurs until Sept 3. Peter Egan’s charity gala.

Sun 11.

Windsor – Theatre Royal www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk 01753 853888 My Cousin Rachel. Until Sat. The Lady Killers. Tues-Sat 9.

Woking – New Victoria www.ambassadortickets.com 0844 871 7645 The Rocky Horror Show. Until Sat. The Dreamboys. Wed. The ELO Experience. Thurs.

Showaddywaddy. Fri 8. One Night of Elvis: Lee Memphis King. Sat 9.

Wokingham – Theatre www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk 0118 978 5363 Donkeys’ Years. July 14-23.

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

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Gig guide EURO 2016!

Wales is now the last team standing and are in action tonight against Belgium (kick-off 8pm). If they win, gigs may be re-arranged at short notice. If in doubt, check with venues before heading out.

Friday, July 1 BAGSHOT – The Three Mariners, High Street GU19 5AW. Gary Roman as Elvis.

Details: 01276 473768.

BAGSHOT – The Cedar Tree, High Street GU19 5AG. Midnight Jungle. Details: 01276 473160.

BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road RG42 4DU. Anna Nightingale. Details: 01344 420572.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Johnny Cash trbute band. Details: 01344 303333.

BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Bracknell Jazz: Luluk Purwanto. Details: 01344 484123.

CAMBERLEY – The Four Horseshoes, Frimley Road GU15 3EQ. T Roze & Co. Details: 01276 63842.

FARNBOROUGH – The Tradesmans Arms, Cove Road GU14 0EX. Bitter Blues. Details: 01252 376745.

FLEET – The Fox and Hounds, Crookham Road GU51 5NP. Up2NoGood. Details: 01252 663686.

FLEET – Calthorpe Park, Reading Road North GU51 4HR. Fleet Carnival: The Cherries and Off The Record. Details: www. fleetcarnival.org READING – The Walkabout, Wiston Terrace, off Friar

Street RG1 1DG. TWI Friday. Details: 0118 953 0000.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. DJ Dubious. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Deep Fat: Inspirations Takeover.

Details: 0118 959 7196.

READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Fish Fry: DJ Jack Hollywood and special guests. Details: 0118 959 4267.

SONNING – The Mill at Sonning RG4 6TY. Tim Valentine and Johnny Hinkes. Details: 0118 969 8000.

WOKINGHAM – Broad Street Tavern, Broad Street RG40 1AU. The Grafters. Details: 0118 978 0918.

WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548.

WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights.

Details: 0118 979 5790.

WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra Court RG40 2SL. Frisky Fridays.

Details: 07415 354056.

Saturday, July 2 BRACKNELL – The Silver Birch, Liscombe RG12 7DE. The Miller Family. Details: 01344

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BRACKNELL – The Crown Wood, Opladen Way, Crown Wood RG12 0PE. Blues Brothers tribute act.

Details: 01344 867374.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. The New Ambassadors. Details: 01344 303333.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. Replicant.

Details: 01276 32691.

CROWTHORNE – The Crowthorne Inn, High Street RG45 7AD. NRG. Details: 01344 778373.

EVERSLEY CROSS – The Frog and Wicket. Mods at the Frog, from 11.30am. The Todfather, Ricky Tick DJs and Marquis Drive. Details: 0118 973 1126.

FARNBOROUGH – The Ivy Leaf Social Club, Cove Road GU14 0HF. Horizon. Details: 01252 542962.

FLEET – The Falkners Arms, Falkners Close GU51 2XF. Solace. Details: 01252 811311.

FLEET – Calthorpe Park, Reading Road North GU51 4HR. Fleet Carnival: After The Masons, Fuzz Universe, Maybe Not Today, Fleet Booze Hounds, White Noise and Hammerjack. Details: www.fleetcarnival.org FRIMLEY GREEN – The Rose and Thistle, Sturt Road GU16 6HT. Ransom. Details: 01252 834942.

HURST – Willowmead Field, School Road RG10 0DR. Hurst Party in the Park: The Scoundrels, the People’s Front of Judea, Gigabit.

From 6pm. Details: www. partyparkhurst.co.uk READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Los Dos Gringos and Un Argentino.

Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Oakford Social

Celebrate Amercian Independence Day with Mardi Grass on Monday night at the Wokingham Music Club

Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Black and White music: Captivves, Tones and Sam Handy. Details: 0118 959 4267.

SONNING – The Mill at Sonning RG4 6TY. Tim Valentine. Details: 0118 969 8000.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. The J45s. Details: 01276 858501.

WOKINGHAM – Hope and Anchor, Station Road RG40 2AD. BR James and 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. Essential Saturday. Details: 07415 354056.

YATELEY – The Dog and Partridge, The Green GU46 7LR. Daryl Gould. Details: 01252 870648.

Sunday, July 3 BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Creative Control Band Night. Details: 01344 484123.

FLEET – Calthorpe Park, Reading Road North GU51 4HR. Fleet Carnival: Shuffle Tunes, Georgie & Joe, Shimmy Cafe, Tim Visser, Jack LeatherBarrow.

Details: www.fleetcarnival. org HURST – The Wheelwright’s Arms RG10 0TR. Jazz at the Wheelies. 6.30pm. Details: 0118 934 4100.

READING – Community Hall, Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street RG1 4RJ. Readifolk: Amanda Diamond

and Eddie Richards. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Dreading Poetry Slam. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Sunday Service.

Details: 0118 959 4267.

READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Ride In Custom Bike Show. Details: 0118 402 7800.

SHINFIELD – The Bell & Bottle, School Green. Open mic and jam night. Details: 0118 988 3563.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Open mic/jam night.

Details: 01276 858501.

Monday, July 4 EMMBROOK – Sports and Social Club, Lowther Road RG41 1JB. Wokingham Music Club presents Mardi Grass Bluegrass Band, Days Are Done and John Forrester. Details: wokinghammusicclub.co.uk NETTLEBED – Village Hall, High Street RG9 5DD. The Kate Rusby Band. Details: www.nettlebedfolkclub. co.uk STOKE ROW – Crooked Billet RG9 5PU. Ding Dong Daddios. Details: 01491 681048.

Tuesday, July 5 READING – Speakeasy Cocktail Bar, St Mary’s Butts RG1 2LG. Open mic night with Scott Lewis and guests. Details: 0118 957 3500.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Greg Mayston. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Happy Pills Comedy Club: Stuart

Mitchell, Ian Smith, Nigel Ng, Aaron Twitchen, Tony Cowards. Details: 0118 959 7196.

SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON – The Four Horseshoes, Reading Road RG27 0EX. Equinox with Leon Vince. Details: 01256 882296.

Wednesday, July 6 READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Bohemian Night. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. BBC Introducing Live: Shaydes, InAIr and Amya-Ray. Details: 0118 959 7196.

WINDLESHAM – The Half Moon, Church Road GU20 6BN. Gavin Thomas and his Guitar. Details: 01276 473329.

Thursday, July 7 BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Shifty Little Sister. Details: 01344 484123.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. Jam Night.

Details: 01276 32691.

FLEET – Propaganda Music Canteen, Fleet Road GU51 3BU. Queen Beats. Details: 01252 620198.

HENLEY – Magoos, Hart Street. Stars In Their Minds karaoke. Details: 01491 574595.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Strictly Business: DJ Binge. Details: 0118 959 7196.

SUNNINGDALE – Sunningdale Lounge, London Road SL5 0DG. Gigabit. Details: 01344 876887.

Friday, July 8 BAGSHOT – The Three Mariners, High Street GU19

HOPE & ANCHOR Free entry, fantastic beers & a great night out!

A mix of blues, funk, soul and pop!

Sat July 9 WEY BRICKS BUILD LIVE HOUSES MUSIC Mellow music, great harmonies!

Station Road, Wokingham RG40 2AD 0118 978 0918 www.hopeanchor.co.uk

Saturday, July 9

The BROAD ST TAVERN

SATURDAY @ 9pm

BR JAMES AND BAND

5AW. Grant Chambers.

Details: 01276 473768.

BAGSHOT – The Cedar Tree, High Street GU19 5AG. The Congakeyz. Details: 01276 473160.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. The Deps. Details: 01344 303333.

BRACKNELL – The Silver Birch, Liscombe RG12 7DE. Hog Wild. Details: 01344 457318.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. The SkaSouls.

Details: 01276 32691.

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Sunday, July 10 BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Creative Control Band Night. Details: 01344 484123.

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SHINFIELD – The Bell & Bottle, School Green. Open mic and jam night. Details: 0118 988 3563.

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Puppy power and pets to the rescue

Come join me on the Real Journey

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Music is about sharing – experiences, emotions and moments. NATALIE GAUCI wants you to join her on her journey and her compile an album

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ROM the team behind the animated Despicable Me franchise, The Secret Life of Pets is the latest effort aimed at the same audience.

An audience that lapped up Minions and their quirky sense of humour, it was popular with both children and adults; and The Secret life of Pets attempts to recreate that dual appeal.

As with many animated films, The Secret Life of Pets works on the concept of anthropomorphising non-human characters. In this case, like the recent Zootropolis, animals are the target – specifically, pets.

The plot sees terrier Max (Louis C.K.) falling out with Duke (Eric Stonestreet) – a rescue dog brought home one day by his owner Katie (Ellie Kemper). His jealousy leads to a bitter rivalry, which sees them caught by Animal Control to be shipped to the dog pound.

Caught up in an escape attempt when an animal gang led by an unhinged rabbit called Snowball (Kevin Hart) frees a cohort, Max and Duke become mixed up with the gang.

They wind up in the gang’s underground lair in the New York sewer system. When Snowball discovers that Max and Duke aren’t the abandoned pets he thought they were, he vows revenge, and the dogs escape.

In the meantime, Gidget (Jenny Slate), a white Pomeranian with a crush on Max, has noticed that he’s missing and has mobilised the pets from Max’s apartment block, mounting a rescue mission.

In the face of a greater menace, all sides eventually come together to help each other, promoting tolerance and healing rifts in the process.

Not as witty or original as the superior Zootropolis, The Secret life of Pets has more in common with last year’s Shaun The Sheep movie (there are plot similarities), although it certainly lacks the charm of the Aardman creation.

Sharing a sense of humour with the Despicable Me films, there’s plenty of outlandish, strictly-for-kids laughs, however, with a smattering of humour that’s better thought out and genuinely funny.

Characters are, for the most part, fairly forgettable and they miss the idiosyncratic qualities of those in Pixar movies, which means that stretches of the film are long and tedious. With a good dose of silliness, it’s more puerile and less clever than, say, the Toy Story films.

Snowball, the unpredictable sewer-dwelling bunny who despises domestication, is the film’s funniest character, and gets more hilarious as the film goes on.

If this is to be a franchise as so many animated films go on to become, you’d hope that the sequel ditches the other characters to centre instead on the Kevin Hart-voiced creation.

Natalie Gauci is keen to ensure her music is a collaborative process … and that’s something that’s at the heart of what we want to do at The Acoustic Couch. You don’t need to Australian Idol winner to share and join in though!

Through my pains and struggles I wrote music that healed me and transformed my life.

This is the music that has travelled with me for the past eight years and more.

I call it The Real Journey...

Happiness to me, is to do what you love, and for a purpose –

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Y Name is Natalie Gauci and I am a singer, songwriter and producer.

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As you can see, I love telling stories, especially ones that mean something and that could possibly change someone’s life.

After winning Australian Idol and achieving my goals, I felt an overall sense of detachment and I lost my identity.

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Franks to stay in Exiles

LONDON IRISH say keeping hold of Ben Franks is a “real statement of intent” from the club.

Franks, who won the World Cup with New Zealand last year, has pledged his future to London Irish despite relegation from the Aviva Premiership.

Experienced prop Franks, 32, made the switch to Madejski Stadium last summer and says he has no plans to move on with two years still left on his contract.

“Once I’d had a few weeks away to clear my mind, my gut feeling was not to miss out on an opportunity and I’m here and ready to work hard,” said Franks.

“I’m excited at the prospect of getting a solid pre-season under my belt mainly because I have not done one for many years.

“The last time I did a pre-season was when I was 23 and I’m 32 now.

“Being an All Black you don’t get the opportunity to do a full summer programme.”

This comes as welcome news for London Irish after fellow forward Matt Symons decided to leave

the club earlier this week to join Wasps.

Franks, who has 45 caps for New Zealand, missed a large chunk of his debut season in England through injury and head of rugby operations Glenn Delaney is delighted he has decided to stay.

“Ben is a world class player,” he said.

“His experience in the pack will be vital as we look to make an immediate return to the Premiership.

“We have a number of exciting young talent coming through the ranks at present and his experience and knowhow both on and off the field will be invaluable.”

“It’s a real statement of intent and underlines the ambition of the club and the owners.”

The following players have joined London Irish for the 2016-17 season: Sebastian De Chaves (Leicester Tigers), Dave Porecki (Saracens), Danny HobbsAwoyemi (Northampton), Ollie Hoskins (Western Force), Max Northcote-Green (Bath), Tommy Bell (Leicester), Mike Coman (Edinburgh), James Marshall (Hurricanes).

Doorey departs Irish ASSISTANT coach Grant Doorey and forward Matt Symons have become the latest names to leave London Irish.

Doorey’s departure seemed inevitable following the resignation of Tom Coventry last week with confirmation coming from the club earlier this week.

Defensive coach Doorey, who joined with Coventry in 2015, leaves with immediate effect but fellow assistant coach Clark Laidlaw’s future remains unclear.

“The harsh reality of relegation is that we have to adjust our resources to those that can be sustained in the Championship,” said chief executive Bob Casey.

“Grant contributed to our efforts as we endeavoured to retain our Premiership status and we’re grateful to him for that.

“On behalf of the board and all at the club, we wish him and his family well for the future.”

Commenting on leaving, Doorey said: “I hope that the many good people who remain at London Irish can deliver success at the club.

“This most recent restructuring should deliver a change in terms of on-field results and an alignment to ensure strategic direction and leadership across the business.”

Meanwhile, Symons (pictured) has opted against an extension to his contract with the Exiles, instead signing a deal with Premiership outfit Wasps.

Second-row forward Symons, 26, joined Irish from Super Rugby side

Waikato Chiefs last summer and made 23 appearances as the club were relegated.

Head of rugby operations Glenn Delaney, said: “We are disappointed that Matt has decided to leave the club and pursue other playing opportunities.

“He has been a consistent performer for us and we wish him well for the future.”

The news comes a day after Irish announced a new signing, snapping up forward George Robson from French Top 14 side Oyonnax.

Robson, 30, is set to take Symons’ spot in the side having previously spent a long spell in England at Harlequins, making over 200 appearances.

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BRACKNELL BEES

Another Smital re-signs to Bees THE BRACKNELL Bees have announced three new player re-signings as they prepare for their new 2016/17 English Premier League season.

Taking up the role of net minder is 17-year-old Matthew Smital (pictured).

The Czech born teenager previously played with the Bracknell Stingers, Swarm and Drones.

Last season, he iced 12 games for the Under 18s Drones, nine games for the ENIHL Hornets as well as signing for the Bees part way through the campaign and going on to start three games and back up Alex Mettam in another twenty-two games.

Lukas Smital, Bracknell Bees Head Coach said of the capture of net-minder Matthew Smital’s signing for his first full season with the Bees: “Matthew came in full time for the Bees part way through last campaign and was part of the squad for 25 games, icing in three of those matches. He had however been training with the squad prior to that so is well known to

the squad and has struck up an understanding with Alex Mettam.

“With Mettam having also returned to the squad for the forthcoming season Matthew will continue to learn and develop and we have already seen that he is a capable net-minder at this level.”

Carl Thompson has re-signed for the Bees after previously iced for the Barent Hornets and Slough Jets.

He was voted Players’ Player by the Hornets squad in their end of season awards in his last season with the squad.

For this new season, the young forward will be looking to follow up the 11 goals and 12 assists he bagged last season following on from 10 goals and seven assists in his first year with the Bees.

Mr Smital said: “I am very happy to have secured Carl’s re-signing for this coming season.

Although still young he is an experienced and level headed

player with experience beyond his years. Carl is a gritty and hardworking forward who knows where the net is but also puts the team first.”

The third signing this week is defenceman Carl Graham. The 32-year-old joined the squad at the start of the last campaign and has just under 400 games at this level under his belt.

Lukas said: “Carl had an injury hit season last year. He missed the start of the campaign after a pre-season training injury and struggled to get back on the ice for a while.

“When he did return I felt his game had unfortunately suffered but as the season went on he settled back in well.

“His experience on defence as well as the toughness he brings to the line-up means that I am pleased to have him back and I’m sure we can look forward to his input this coming season.”

BOWLING

League victory for Wokingham A WOKINGHAM travelled to Windsor & Eton in this Kennet League Division 1 match, and came away the victors, winning by 104 shots to 62.

Wokingham won on all four rinks.

The Wokingham top rink was skipped

by Alan Symondson who with Gareth Colebrooke, Andy Franklin and Martin Brailey won their match by twenty shots.

This was a resounding victory for a very strong Wokingham team and puts them in a strong position for the second half of the season.

Wokingham skips first.

Alan Symondson 34 shots v B. Long 14 Tom Searle 24 shots v R. Cooke 12 Paul Melhuish 20 shots v R. Heathman 13 John Scowen 26 shots v M. Haywood 23

Impressive Win for Wokingham B in Kennet League Playing at home on a green that had been flooded a few hours previously, Wokingham came back from behind to post an impressive win against Three Mile Cross, winning by 87 shots to 70.

Wokingham won on three of the four rinks. The highest up rink from Wokingham was skipped by David Smith, who along with Roger Dollery, John Macgregor and Barry Woolley won their game by 19 shots.

Wokingham skips first.

David Smith 29 shots v G. Brown 10 Colin Cleverly 21 shots v M. Cooper 17

Bob Hales-Owen 21 shots v J. Davis 20 Stuart Slocombe 16 shots v K. Hall 23

Heavy defeat at the hands of Maiden Erlegh Wokingham C hosted Maiden Erlegh in this Division 3 clash in the Kennet League. A big ask against a team with only one team in the league, Wokingham lost by 108 shots to 52. This was a comprehensive loss with all rinks losing.

Wokingham skips first.

Paul Graham 16 shots v C. Balague 23 John Balkwell 15 shots v K. Pike 27 Paul Dollery 12 shots F. Parkinson 28 Dave Hewitt 9 shots v M. Fraser 30

Over Sixties success for Wokingham A Wokingham A returned to winning ways in this Kennet LX League Division 1 clash with Caversham.

Wokingham won the match by 57 shots to 42.

Highest up triple for Wokingham was skipped by Trevor Gilmour along with John Evans and Martin Brailey who won by 13 shots.

Wokingham skips first.

Trevor Gilmour 22 shots v P. Slatford 9 Colin Cleverly 20 shots v D. Allen 11 Bob Thompson 15 shots v R. Robson 22

Prospect Park too strong for B team Wokingham B travelled to Prospect Park for this Division 1 match in the Kennet LX League. The

home team came out the winners, winning the match by 60 shots to 37.

Wokingham skips first.

Ted Melber 15 shots v R. Gardiner 14 Paul Graham 15 shots v D. Harris 21 Stuart Slocombe 7 shots v A Brown 25

Trentham beat Wokingham Cs in Over Sixties League Wokingham C travelled to play Trentham A in this Division 2 tussle of the Over Sixties League. The home team emerged the winners, winning the match by 57 shots to 38.

Wokingham skips first.

John Buttigieg 16 shots v D. Freeman 16 Andrew Cullington 15 shots v M. Vickers 16 Eric Nathan 7 shots v W. Page 25

Thames Valley Ladies League Loss for Wokingham Wokingham Acorns travelled to Maidenhead Town for their Division 1 clash in the Thames Valley Ladies League.

Maidenhead were the winners of the match by 52 shots to 50.

Wokingham had a very good win from the triple skipped by Sandra Thompson along with Shirley Dutton and Pat Boswell who won by eight shots.

Wokingham skips first.

Sandra Thompson 21 shots v S. Allaway 13 Joy Holmes 18 shots v K. Wells 20 Marion Evans 11 shots v K. Eales 19

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Third time lucky?

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HIS WEEK felt very weird as it was actually game week, something we haven’t had in a while.

Two months to be precise.

Theres always a certain buzz about the place when you know you have a game to look forward to come the weekend.

Although game week also means no fitness sessions, which I’m sure also has something to do with it.

I’ll leave that for you to decide…

You are in for a treat this weekend.

We are involved in a double header fixture. Chelsea play London Bees at 2pm and our game will be kicking off at 5pm straight after.

Two for the price of one, you can’t go wrong.

Apparently that’s why mums go to Iceland... Too soon? I couldn’t resist..

Training this week has been great and preparations for the game are going really well.

We have already played Arsenal twice this season and have just come up short on both occasions.

I know people like to say third time lucky but you make your own luck in this game.

The shift we’ve put in over the period of the mid-season break will stand us in good stead for the remainder of the season.

We are all very much looking forward to the game and putting on a winning performance.

LOIS ROCHE The Reading FC Women’s midfielder writes exclusively for The Wokingham Paper There were a few shocks in the Euros this week. Spain getting knocked out by the Italians, Wales making it through to the quarters and Belgium actually turning up for once on the big stage.

Oh and Iceland didn’t do too badly either, I suppose.

Italy are looking very strong this tournament, Germany look strong every tournament but I’m going to stick to my guns and back Belgium to go all the way.

Public apology to my Welsh team-mates, I hope you don’t take it to heart. We didn’t when you celebrated Iceland’s victory.

You may or may not have noticed that I have failed to mention England as I am completely lost for words.

So if you fancy a whole day of watching football this weekend get yourself down to The Hive on Saturday for the double header.

If not, just come at 5pm, I’m sure the other teams wont mind.

Got a question to ask Lois? Tweet us @WokinghamSport or email sport@ wokinghampaper.co.uk.

You can follow Lois on Twitter @_Roche.

Molly Bartrip wants to take on Arsenal and win this weekend. It’s the Royals first game in six weeks

After a six week gap, Reading FC Women are back in action again this weekend – and, as TOM CROCKER finds out – they’re itching for a win

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OLLY BARTRIP feels it could be third time lucky as Reading Women look to put two previous defeats against Arsenal behind them on Saturday.

Royals take to the field for the first time in six weeks after a mid-season break for a Continental Cup match having already lost twice to the Gunners this season.

But Bartrip feels Reading are better equipped this time to get the better of their London counterparts, who have already played two games in the past week.

“Hopefully for us they’re a bit tired,” Bartrip told The Wokingham Paper.

“But they’ve got such a big and experienced squad that we can’t really think about that and we can only think about ourselves and how we’re going to play.

“We all know that Arsenal are going to come out and play football and try and pop it round us but we have to try and go and take our chances that we get in the game.

“There will probably be not many but this is where we’ve been developing in training and making sure we get those finishes in.”

Although listed as a home match, the game will take place at The Hive at 5pm as part of a double header with London Bees facing Chelsea at 2pm.

The first of two meetings between the

sides ended with a 3-1 win for the Gunners in March before a late Emma Follis strike gave Reading hope in the reverse fixture a month later, only for Arsenal to triumph 2-1.

But Bartrip says this cup clash is anything but a lost cause and hinted that the Royals could try and spring a tactical surprise on the FA Cup holders.

“Playing Arsenal is not the easiest draw,” admitted the defender.

“But it’s a draw that I think we can go out and kind of shock them in a way because they have an idea of how we play but we’re going to try and bring something different to the game on Saturday.

“Obviously there’s a game on before us so hopefully we can get a few attending the game to cheer us on which will be quite nice.”

Bartrip spent part of her mid-season break by going away on holiday with some of her team-mates while many of the squad also live together.

And the 20-year-old feels having a tight-knit squad has been key to the recent success.

“I live with Becks (Becky Jane), Brutes (Lauren Bruton) and Titch (Laura-May Walkley),” she explained.

“And in the other house I think there is six of them as well so it’s quite nice that we can live with our team-mates.

“I have my best friends with me so I can’t really complain.

“When we came back from holiday the team has just gelled so well.

“Even from the beginning of the season we’re closer now than we were.”

She continued: “The Welsh girls have been winding us up a little bit about the Euros but we take it into training

sometimes for a little bit of fun and laughter.

“But we know that in all seriousness we can’t be thinking about the men and we have to think about what we’re about to do in the season.

“But yeah, they do banter us a little bit and it’s a bit disappointing but we’ll take it on the chin and move on.”

After the loan departures of Grace Moloney (Aston Villa) and Charlie Estcourt (Bristol City) and sale of Bonnie Horwood (Millwall), Reading took the opportunity to strengthen their squad on deadline day with the addition of Remi Allen.

The 25-year-old midfielder joined from Birmingham City Ladies and has plenty of WSL 1 experience and Bartrip feels her arrival can only be good for the side.

“I know of Remi because some of the players that I played with at England were at Birmingham,” she said.

“But she’s gelled in with the team already, she’s had a few sessions and it looks like she feels at home.

“She’s living in the other house which is quite nice for her because obviously she spends a lot more time with girls.

“With the team we’ve got any player can come in and they’ll be safe and they’d feel at home because of the kind of girls we’ve got in the team.

“I really think she could be a good presence in the team and give us something different that we haven’t got.” n Tickets are available for the double header at The Hive tomorrow, priced at just £4 for adults for both games, £2 for concessions and £1 for children.

READING FC WOMEN

Remi’s great at eight READING FC WOMEN have completed the signing of Birmingham City Ladies midfielder Remi Allen on a ‘long-term deal’ for an undisclosed fee.

Allen, 25, arrives with bags of top flight WSL 1 experience to her name and has been a regular in a Birmingham side which currently sit third in the table.

With Charlie Estcourt and Bonnie Horwood both leaving the club during the transfer window, manager Kelly Chambers has taken the opportunity on deadline day to bring in a midfield reinforcement.

“This is a big signing for us and one that shows our intent to cement our place in WSL1” said Chambers.

“Remi already has great experience in this league and combined with her experience of international and Champions League football, I believe she will be a great addition to our side.”

Allen, who rose through the England ranks, featuring at Under-15,

U17, U19 and U23 levels, signed for Leeds United in 2009 and in 2011 made her WSL debut with Lincoln Ladies (now known as Notts County).

Aside from a brief spell at Leicester City, Allen spent three years at Lincoln before completing her switch to Birmingham in 2014.

“From the games I’ve seen, I’ve been impressed with Reading,” said Allen.

“They have shown a strong work ethic and are physically very fit.

“I think the foundations the girls have built in the first half of the season have been really good.”

She added: “For me it’s about getting playing again and to get back to enjoying football.

“I want to help the group and helped the girls finish strong for the remainder of the season.”

Remi will wear the number 8 shirt, left vacant by Horwood and could make her debut against Arsenal in the Continental Cup on Saturday.

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WIMBLEDON

A dream come true

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk

MARCUS WILLIS’ magical run at Wimbledon was ended by seventime winner Roger Federer in front of 15,000 people on Centre Court.

After years of trying, that seemed like a sentence which would never become reality as the former Forest School pupil came close to quitting tennis earlier this year.

But after a discussion with his girlfriend, Willis, 25, decided to carry on and embarked on a incredible string of wins which led to him being shown live on BBC in front of the world’s eyes, up against arguably the greatest player ever.

After only becoming eligible to enter pre-qualifying at the last minute, Britain’s number 23 won three games just to enter the qualifying event, in which he won three more matches, including the defeat of world number 99 Yuichi Sugita.

The tennis coach earned his spot at a first ever grand slam after coming from a set down to beat Daniil Medvedev which set up a trip to SW19, after he was granted time off work from Warwick Boat Club, to face world number 54 Ricardas Berankis.

The chances seemed slim for the man ranked 772 but Willis stunned his opponent and wowed a vocal crowd on court 17 to win in straight sets.

Up next was the culmination of a lifetime’s work, to face someone like Federer in front of so many people.

After losing the set 6-0, Willis started to grow into the contest

Marcus Willis took to Wimbledon’s Centre Court this week but was knocked out by Roger Federer

and competed well for the last two sets, taking seven games off the 17-time grand slam winner and narrowly losing sets two and three to go down in straight sets.

The run earned him £50,000 in prize money, having earned just £250 in the whole of 2016 combined previously.

“I settled into the match,” said Willis.

“Federer puts you under a lot of pressure and puts balls where you don’t want them.

“I was enjoying it out there.

“If I am playing well and competing with Roger Federer for a couple of sets then I’m doing the right things.

He added: “I’ve still got a lot to learn and a lot of improving to do.

“I’m just going to keep going, keep doing what I’m doing. This has been great but there’s life after Wimbledon and I’ve got to knuckle down and I want more experiences like this.”

Meanwhile, Federer praised the attitude of Willis and hopes he can continue his charge.

“Marcus brought some unbelievable energy to the court with the fans and with his play and personality so it was very refreshing to play against an opponent like this,” said the world number three.

“I hope the best for him. I wish he can rise his levels and jump the rankings and enjoy himself even more so now competing and it was a pleasure for me to play against him.”

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READING FC

Van den Berg is a leader who wants to win games

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk

“I SEE this as one big challenge.”

That was the message from Reading’s second arrival of the summer Joey van den Berg after the midfielder arrived on a free transfer from Heerenveen.

The Dutchman becomes the first man new Royals boss Jaap Stam has signed since replacing Brian McDermott earlier this month, with Danzell Gravenberch arriving in late May. And van den Berg, 30, who has spent all his previous career playing in Holland, is relishing the switch to England.

“The main thing was to come here and trigger myself again for new things,” he said.

“I’ve seen all the stadiums in Holland three or four times!

“So I am very pleased that Reading have given me a chance to play here with Jaap.

“I see this as one big challenge and I’m ready to take that challenge on and I hope it works out.”

Van den Berg and Stam know each other from their time in Holland with the pair previously linking up at PEC Zwolle in 2011.

Although usually plying his trade in central midfield, Stam feels van den Berg is equally competent at centre-back or left-back and believes his strong desire to win will boost the squad.

“I know Joey and how he is as a person and how he is a player,” said Stam.

“There’s a lot of running in this league and nobody gives up so players need a winning mentality but also the combination of a strong physique, being mentally strong and good technically.

“He’s a clever player, he’s very aggressive in his style of play, not only to his opponents but also to his own players to encourage them to do well to win games.

“I think you need those kind of players and that’s what I experienced at Manchester United of course as well with certain players.”

He added: “Joey definitely is a leader.

“He’s a type of player that wants to win games and do well in training sessions as well and encourage other people to do well.

“If certain people don’t do what they need to do, he’ll tell them that they need to step up.

“You can talk about him as a leader but he’s over here now and he needs to adjust to the way of playing over here.

“It doesn’t mean that if he comes that he’s definitely going to be playing in the first 11.

“He needs to prove himself because we’ve got other quality players in the squad as well.”

CRICKET

Morris to skipper Berkshire HENLEY’S Richard Morris will skipper Berkshire against Cheshire at one of his former clubs, Falkland, in the three-day Unicorns Championship game starting on Sunday (11am), writes David Wright.

The Newbury-born batsman, who has a batting average of 77.83 for in the Home Counties Premier League, takes over from his brother James, who is unable to play due to work commitments.

Berkshire will also be without Reading all-rounder Martin Andersson, who will be playing for Middlesex 2nds, and Henley spinner Euan Woods, who is on similar duties with Surrey.

Their replacements are Henley batsman Michael Roberts, who in the last couple of seasons has only been available for one-day games, Finchampstead young batter Billy Rogers and Slough spinner Ali Akbar.

Henley's wicket-keeper Stewart Davison will be back behind the stumps, having missed the Wales game last week due to coaching commitments with Oxford MCCU. His side defeated Loughborough by 37 runs in the MCC Universties Challenge final at Lord's.

It is a game that Berkshire need to win if they are stay in the Western Division title race.

Berkshire got their season off to a cracking start with a huge 269-run win over Herefordshire at Colwall, but their first home game was badly affected by wet weather at Henley.

The hosts were bowled out for just 98 and Wales Minor Counties were looking strongly placed at 180-5 from 53 overs before rain prevented any rain on both Monday and Tuesday.

James Morris said: “It was disappointing not to get any cricket for two days.

“It was a game we wanted to win, but as it turned out we were probably happy to come out of it with a draw.

“Now, we have to look to win our next four games if we are to be at the right end of the table come the end of the season.”

With all counties having played two games, Berkshire lie fourth in the Western Division table with 29 points, four points ahead of fifth-placed Cheshire.

Cornwall, with two wins, are the early pace-setters with 47 points.

Cheshire defeated Wiltshire in their opening game by eight wickets before losing to Dorset by the same margin last week.

Berkshire will be hoping for a repeat of their game against Cheshire last August when they won by 177 runs after bowling out the home side for 225 on the final day at Alderley Edge.

Chris Peploe took 10 wickets in the match and Tom Nugent eight, while Waqas Hussain hit a century in Berkshire's second innings.

The Berkshire squad is: Ollie Wilkin (Ealing), Waqas Hussain (Slough), Michael Roberts (Henley), Richard Morris (c, Henley), Billy Rogers (Finchampstead), Andy Rishton (Finchampstead), Chris Peploe (Datchet), Stewart Davison (wkt, Henley), Matt Carter (Finchampstead), Tom Nugent (Henley), Ali Akbar (Slough), Mark Firth (Boyne Hill).

Sophie Royall, Amy George, Jodie Kulan and Nicola Rush with their rosettes

HORSE RIDING

Club qualifies for national championships IT WAS rosettes all round as Wokingham and Bearwood Riding Club (WBRC) qualified for the national showjumping championships.

The team headed to the British Riding Clubs Area Summer Show on May 25 at Wheatlands Farm, Finchampstead where the senior, senior novice and junior teams all won in their respective classes.

The senior open team jumped the biggest course of the day, with Sophie Royall on Dragon Flyer, Amy George on A Touch

Optimistik, Jodie Julan on Anais GoGo and Nicola Rush on Alicia, finishing on a total team penalty score of zero.

Team manager Lisa Oram said: “We don’t usually even have enough riders at this level to make up a team for this open class so is amazing this year to enter a team and win the class.”

Not to be outdone the senior novice team also won their class with Sarah Thomas on Davidoff, Sarah Gee on Shadow of a Star, Annie Haigh on Craig Rurai

and Jo Ridgley on Amber IX. The teams will now prepare to head to Lincoln Showground in September for the National Championships.

They will be joined by Megan Day riding Cluain Caoin Mirah, who rode two clear rounds on the junior intermediate team to be the individual winner of this class.

Ele Sparkes came second in the class on her new horse Kazan who has recently moved up to this level.

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Rob Harper, Tuna Celek, Jason Walker, Barry Davies and Phil Smith at the barbecue

Reading FC mascot Kingsley joined in the fun of the Laurel Park FC fun day, held to mark its 20th anniversary Pictures: Steve Smyth

Parents watch on the sidelines

Italy (bibs) v Germany in the U11s competition

Football played in a very different way

Tornadoes (bibs) v Hurricanes in an Under 6s match.

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Seventh heaven for Laurel Park tournament

England (bibs) v Italy in the U 9’s competition England (bibs) v Italy in the U 9’s competition

By JOHN WAKEFIELD news@wokinghampaper.co.uk

MORE than 350 children took part in seven different football tournaments on Saturday, thanks to a Laurel Park FC. The youngsters, aged five to 19, took part in the fun day of football and attracted more than 1,500 to the Earley park.

Sunshine and torrential downpours didn’t stop the event from being fun and the organising committee said that they were thrilled with how it had gone.

Special guest on the day was Reading FC Women’s player Amber Stobbs.

She handed out trophies and

awards for the girls’ section and also shared some tricks of the trade with them.

Also handing out medals was Reading FC mascot Kingsley.

There was more to the event than just a football tournament.

Activities on the site included the opportunity to explore a fire engine, zorb balls and fun from Circus Scene.

A barbecue was provided by parents.

A pre-loved football boot stall is reported to have done steady business all day, with proceeds going to the Bobby Moore Fund For Cancer Research UK. And former Laurel Park FC players and managers came along

Tornadoes (bibs) v Hurricanes in an U6s match.

to support the event, held to mark the club’s 20th anniversary.

Mike Bradshaw, community officer for the club, said: “This was an amazing day and an amazing event.

“This was not just a Football event, but a community event made possible by many.” n The Under Nine Hurricanes recently took part in the Tadley Calleva FC yournament and ended runners-up.

The Under 11 Hurricanes took two teams to the Woodley Saints tournament. Entering the B and C contests, both teams won their categories. The Under 10 Starz were runners-up in the contest’s Plate Final.

Tornadoes (bibs) v Hurricanes in an U6s match.

Wales (bibs) v France in the U13s competition

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THAMES VALLEY CRICKET LEAGUE

Finch 2nd extend their lead as rain stops lots of play ANTHONY PARSON took five wickets as Finchampstead 2nd extended their lead atop Division 2A as rain washed out the majority of matches across the borough.

In one of just four games to be completed across the whole second tier, runaway leaders Finch turned in another dominant display to see off second placed Harefield 2nd by 10 wickets.

In perhaps their biggest statement yet, hosts Finchampstead got off to the perfect start, taking the wicket of opener Adam Seymour for a duck before Harefield had even got a run on the board with Parson claiming his first victim.

But the batting order regrouped briefly to reach 34 before Parson struck again to dismiss Matthew Lench (26) with Cobus Jordaan (8) soon following off the bowling of Craig Hodges.

From there, only one more Harefield man reached double figures with Scott Morris reaching 22 as Parson closed with figures of 5-49 to help bowl out the visitors for just 79.

It took just two men to seal a rapid victory in reply with Adam Dewes, who has spent most of this season playing for the first team, making 46 while fellow opener Andrew House hit 33 off 18 balls to seal the win after 10 overs.

The maximum haul sees Finch extend their lead to 48 points from their nearest challengers.

EVERSLEY saw their match against Kidmore End cancelled before a ball was bowled.

It was a similar story in 2B as HURST saw their game called off while WARGRAVE managed 1.3 overs before their day was ruined by the rain.

Peter Dean hit a half century to help SONNING to a five-wicket victory against Newbury in 3A. Sonning, who go top with the win, bowled out Newbury for 140 with Adeel Chaudry (4-34) and Zahid Mohammed (3-21) doing most of the damage.

And in-form Mohammed also contributed well with the bat again, making 37 to support Dean’s 52.

EVERSLEY 2ND saw their game against Reading 2nd called off while FINCHAMPSTEAD 3RD were

Simon Carter bats for Wokingham 2nd – he came agonisingly close to a century before sucumbing to Nick Bishop’s bowling Picture: Steve Smyth

frustrated by the rain as they came close to getting the win against Falkland 2nd before the heavens opened.

After making 151-9 in a shortened game with Tommy Pregden (44) and Sam Taylor (40) top scoring, Finches made a good start to try and force through a win.

Wickets steadily tumbled throughout the Falkland innings with Nick West in fine form taking three wickets for the cost of just five runs, with Ollie Bareham (3-21) also bowling well.

But the rain stopped the charge with Falkland

sitting on 88-7 and the game was abandoned.

Simon Carter came agonisingly close to a century as WOKINGHAM 2ND were forced to settle for a winning draw against Thatcham Town 2nd in 4B. Batting first, the Oaks reached 196-7 with Carter leading the way to make 99 before becoming one of Nick Bishop’s four victims.

Jake Turner was the next highest scorer on 29 while with the ball, a late flurry of wickets from Jarrett Bobb took Wokingham towards the winning line.

However, Thatcham held on to close on 113-8 to claim a share of the spoils.

SONNING 2ND had to dig in to salvage a losing draw against Slough 4th in 5B. Hasnein Akram’s five-wicket haul helped Sonning bowl Slough out for 183 with Mohammed Atif also picking up three wickets.

But the chase proved troublesome from the very beginning as Atif fell for a duck.

Number nine Paul Woodrow top scored with 28 but Sonning managed to protect their final wicket, ending on 129-9 off their 56 overs.

THAMES VALLEY CRICKET LEAGUE

Shinfield hold Farley Hill to draw

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk

ANKUSH GANDHI struck 73 as SHINFIELD became the first team to prevent FARLEY HILL from winning this season.

Rain washed out a number of matches across the league but the big game in Division 2 got the go ahead and did not disappoint with a competitive draw.

Leaders Farley Hill won the toss and put Shinfield in to bat, getting off to the perfect start by removing opener Hemant Mathur for a duck.

But Gandhi proved a tougher nut to crack, making 73 and forging a good partnership with Oliver Sankey (20) to take the score along to 109-4.

From there, Naveed Naseer took over with an unbeaten 64 and despite the best efforts of bowler Michael Sheridan (3-37), Shinfield closed on 184-4 from their 29 overs.

And Farley looked like their unbeaten record was under real threat as Sheridan (10), Ali Jalil (0) and Akeesh Khokar (21) all fell early to leave the leaders reeling on 31-3.

Hassan Safdar was doing most of the damage, ending with figures of 3-19 but Simon Longfield offered some resistance, making 51 before Atiq Javed claimed his first of three victims.

With Farley Hill sitting on 125-7, just hanging on for a draw was the main aim and solid batting from Craig Jorey (28no) and Ross Ditchburn (18no) ensured the spoils were shared with Shinfield claiming a winning draw by 24 points to 15.

In the same league, Daniel Cartledge produced a fine individual display to help

CROWTHORNE AND CROWN WOOD 2ND to a comfortable win over Sandhurst 2nd.

Batting first, Sandhurst saw their entire order completely crumble except for opener Chris Pharo (33no) who was the only man to keep hold of his wicket.

Only two other men reached double figures with five being bowled out for ducks as Nirav Upadhyay (6-16) caused havoc with the ball to bowl out Sandhurst for just 92.

And that total was never likely to be a concern, even when Suraj Puttige was bowled out for zero.

Unbeaten knocks of 73 from Cartledge and 18 from Tom Nash secured a 35-point win inside 21 overs.

WALTHAM ST LAWRENCE versus EARLEY was called off.

Archie Carter’s 65 not out proved key as EMMBROOK AND BEARWOOD held on for a draw against Peppard Stoke Row in the PREMIER DIVISION. Facing a side challenging at the top end of the league, Emmbrook unsurprisingly struggled to take the 10 wickets needed to end Peppard’s charge early.

Fergus Nutt was the top scorer with a 133 off 103, a knock which included 15 fours and five sixes.

Richard Cole eventually removed him in the first of his two wickets as Peppard Stoke Row closed on 229-5.

Things got off to a bad start for Emmbrook in reply when opener Matt Robertson fell for seven but patient displays from Sanjeev Jain (22) and Carter recovered the innings.

However, with everyone falling around Carter, victory looked unlikely so a draw was the best on offer, something comfortably achieved with 158-6.

CROWTHORNE AND CROWN WOOD and WOODLEY both saw their games rained off.

And it was a similar story for BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPORTS in DIVISION 1, having their game against Checkendon cancelled while DIVISION 3 matches involving KNOWL HILL, TWYFORD AND RUSCOMBE and WOODLEY 2ND were all called off without a ball being bowled.

There was better fortune in DIVISION 4 with more games going ahead.

CROWTHORNE AND CROWN WOOD 2ND’s good start to the campaign took a turn for the worse with a heavy defeat to promotion chasing Peppard Stoke Row 3rd.

Alistair Warner-Rowley (2-18) and Mike Storey (2-29) were economical with the ball but could not get through the order with Peppard closing on 201-9 with Don Townsin top scoring on 62.

But while Crowthorne were good with the ball, Peppard were exceptional as Rob Dyer (4-18) and George Lee (3-10) ripped the visitors apart to bowl them out for a paltry 41 to win by 160 runs.

Amit Viroja’s half century could not prevent EMMBROOK AND BEARWOOD 3RD from losing to Bradfield 2nd.

Batting first, Viroja’s 64 and good knocks from Andrew Robertson (30) and Chris Kingston (34) helped Emmbrook to close their innings on 189-8.

And while the overs appeared to be running out, Bradfield looked well set to reach the target, doing so after 33 overs with half centuries from both Dave Balkissoon (64) and Tim Wilson (53).

A knock of 70 from Paul Edgington was not enough for BINFIELD 3RD as Hawley 2nd bowlers Daniel Litwin and Leigh

Hassan Safdar bowls for Shinfield during their games against Farley Hill Picture: Steve Smyth

Wilson picked up four wickets apiece.

Aside from Edgington’s 70, Binfield could not build up any momentum as they were bowled out for 106.

And Hawley made no mistake in

their reply, winning by eight wickets as Jake Thacker scored 68.

WALTHAM ST LAWRENCE 2ND saw their game against Falkland Development cancelled.

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WOKINGHAM CRICKET CLUB

Honours even in Oaks’ battle of the Boyne

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk

The Oaks batted first but lost an early wicket when player-coach Dan Housego fell for six.

From 46-1, a quick flurry of wickets saw Stuart Parsons (20), Michael Bates (25) and Hayter (0) all depart to leave the visitors struggling on 58-4.

But Reddyhough proved to be a calm head among the struggling order with he and Jack Fisher batting patiently before the latter was bowled by Muhammad Irfan for 12.

Reddyhough survived 69 balls, scoring 38, before Irfan also removed him to see Wokingham sitting on 126-7.

A late rally from Anthony Clapham (9) and Cam Spence (11) at least ensured the Oaks batted out their reduced 48 overs to reach 149.

Boyne started their innings well but after Myles and Paul Dewick (2-38) threatened to derail the order, they dug in for a draw.

That is not a score which is generally enough in this league but given the conditions, captain Hayter definitely fancied his chances at halfway.

“We were happy with it,” he said.

“We shelved a couple of catches early doors which didn’t help because it meant the openers went a little bit longer than anticipated but once we got through we looked dangerous.

“We looked like we were going to go through them a little bit.

“Their two lads at the end batted quite well to stave off defeat.

“It did unfortunately mean that we ended up with only one point more than we would’ve if we’d have been rained off but that’s the way it goes.”

STUART HAYTER admits he cannot argue with Wokingham’s latest result as they fell just short of picking up maximum points against Boyne Hill.

The Oaks won their first three games this season but have not tasted victory since May 21 and the result against Boyne Hill was the third straight draw on the spin since the change to timed matches.

After a delay to proceedings due to the rain, Wokingham batted first and reached 149-8 with Dan Reddyhough top scoring on 38.

Wickets steadily tumbled in the reply, with Simon Myles taking 3-22, but Boyne Hill held on to close on 128-8 and take seven points with the Oaks awarded eight.

And captain Hayter feels both sides were worthy of a share of the spoils.

“It was probably a fair result to be honest,” he told The Wokingham Paper.

“The pitch wasn’t great.

“The outfield was very, very long hence it was a pretty low scoring game but we batted well enough to get up to 149 and that was more than competitive.

“Boyne Hill, to their credit, went as far as they could and then shut up shop and we just couldn’t get the last two wickets.”

Facing a side sitting below them in the table and with the gap already growing to the leading pack, Wokingham came into the game eyeing victory despite being on a four match winless run.

CHILTERNS LEAGUE DIVISION 2

THAMES VALLEY CRICKET LEAGUE

Boad’s five star Saunders bags seven wickets performance TONY BOAD took five wickets as Binfield 2nd climbed to fourth in Chilterns League Division 2 with a win over Great Kingshill.

With a number of games called off, Binfield took full advantage with a 27-point haul by sealing a 24run win.

After being put in to bat, Binfield got off to a disastrous start as they found themselves 0-1 when Josh Simmonds became the first of three victims for Luke Wright.

That quickly became 10-2 as Wright struck again, this time to remove Kamal Gupta and he soon got his third with Richard Higginson gone for 16.

Up stepped Chris Halligan to steady the ship with an innings-defining 60, although none of those around him could keep pace with Jack Collett (15), Stephen Nower (16) and Adam Carson (13) the best of the bunch.

Mitul Pandit ended with the best figures of 4-20 as Binfield were bowled out for 149.

And that target looked more than achievable for Great Kingshill as they ticked along nicely to 76-1, but a quick flurry of wickets swung the game back the way of Binfield.

A golden spell from Gupta saw him remove Alex Prothero (18), Graham Auld (0) and Luke Wright (5) while Boad claimed his first victim to dismiss Ed Jacobson (0) to leave the hosts reeling on 88-5.

Opener Mark Mackenzie Crooks was proving more difficult to stop as he reached 57, but as soon as Gupta caught him off the bowling of Boad, the floodgates opened with the final two wickets falling for the cost of no more runs.

Figures of 5-32 from Boad and 3-21 from Gupta saw the win sealed in the 43rd over as they bowled out Great Kingshill for 125.

BINFIELD’s first team did not get any action as their game against Coleshill was cancelled.

ROBERT SAUNDERS took seven wickets to help Eversley 3rd to an 80-run win over Bracknell 2nd in 7A. Eversley, who stay second as a result of the victory, batted out their overs to close on 147-7 with Jon Last top scoring on 71.

And Saunders took the mantle with the ball to ensure Bracknell would get nowhere near reaching it with brilliant figures of 7-23 to dismiss them for just 67.

Leaders FINCHAMPSTEAD 4TH saw their game against Theale and Tilehurst 2nd abandoned early on with Theale on 9-2.

WARGRAVE 2ND and HURST 2ND both saw their games called off.

WOKINGHAM 3RD produced a brilliant bowling performance to pick up a win over third placed Purley-onThames 2nd in 6B.

Top scores of 37 from Dav Healey and Callum Creighton’s 24 were the best the Oaks could muster as they were bowled out for 118 but that proved to be more than enough as Purley were themselves dismissed for just 66.

Six wickets from Alex Sharp could not prevent EVERSLEY 4TH from slipping to defeat against Royal Ascot 4th in 8A. Sharp’s figures of 6-31 helped reduce Ascot to 155 all out but Anup Urath (55) saw all his partners tumble around him as Eversley were bowled out for 103.

Aamir Tahir continued his recent good form with 7-23 as SONNING 3RD thrashed Kew 4th by seven wickets.

Both sides came into the contest with just two wins each all season and Kew did not look like

adding to that tally as Tahir tore through the order to bowl them out for 70.

Arbab Ubaidullah top scorer in the reply with an unbeaten 38 as Sonning saw out the win in the 10th over.

WOKINGHAM 4TH’s trip to Windsor 4th was cancelled.

Michael Simmonite proved unstoppable as he posted f igures of 6-10 as FINCHAMPSTEAD 5TH swept aside previous league leaders Thatcham Town 4th by 10 wickets.

Steve West also contributed with 3-8 to bowl out Thatcham for a paltry 39, which was chased down with ease to lift Finch third in 9A. WOKINGHAM 5TH and WARGRAVE 3RD saw their respective clashes fall foul of the weather.

HOME COUNTIES PREMIER LEAGUE

Finch frustrated as Slough game falls victim to rain FINCHAMPSTEAD were left frustrated by the weather as they did not even make the trip to Slough before their Home Counties Premier League game was called off.

Finch have been riding the crest of a wave with four straight victories but missed the chance to make ground on the leaders of the league through no fault of their own.

Dan Marles’ men sit fourth in the table but were fortunate that none of the three sides above them managed wins at the weekend with High Wycombe drawing against Henley while Banbury’s game was abandoned.

Finches are seven points off top spot in their first top flight campaign for nearly 10 years and, weather permitting,

they host bottom of the league Harefield on Saturday, a side with no wins all season.

FINCHAMPSTEAD XI v Harefield: Dan Marles (c), Sukhi Kang (wk), Matt Carter, JJ Dewes, Billy Rogers, Dan Lincoln, Matt Jones, Andy Rishton, Greg Smith, Jandre Coetzee, Max Uttley.

Next up for Wokingham is a home clash against struggling Yateley, who sit second bottom of the table, but did get their first win last weekend.

And while Hayter would be confident in a win/lose 50 overs match, he feels this format favours the supposedly weaker sides.

“It’s a good opportunity,” admitted the skipper.

“Yateley have been struggling but it’s a leveller, this type of cricket.

“You don’t take any of the sides in that league lightly.

“Each side can come and play a very negative game against you if they’re in that position.

“They want to bat first, they want to take 10 batting points to make the day worthwhile.”

He continued: “We don’t know what’s going to happen.

“Yateley could surprise us on Saturday and turn up with a really good side. You never know.

“But I think we’re in a position where we should win against Yateley on Saturday.

“Hopefully it is the start of a bit of momentum that we can build through to the one dayers at the end of the season.”

The Borough Honours board The team each player represents is listed first

BATTING Simon Carter - Wokingham 2nd v Thatcham Town 2nd - 99 Daniel Cartledge - Crowthorne and Crown Wood 2nd v Sandhurst 2nd - 73* Ankush Gandhi - Shinfield v Farley Hill - 73 Jon Last - Eversley 3rd v Bracknell 2nd - 71 Paul Edgington - Binfield 3rd v Hawley 2nd - 70 Archie Carter - Emmbrook and Bearwood v Peppard Stoke Row - 65* Naveed Naseer - Shinfield v Farley Hill - 64* Amit Viroja - Emmbrook and Bearwood 3rd v Bradfield 2nd - 64 Chris Halligan - Binfield 2nd v Great Kingshill - 60 Anup Urath - Eversley 4th v Royal Ascot 4th - 55 Peter Dean - Sonning v Newbury - 52 Simon Longfield - Farley Hill v Shinfield - 51

BOWLING Aamir Tahir - Sonning 3rd v Kew 4th - 7-23 Robert Saunders - Eversley 3rd v Bracknell 2nd - 7-23 Michael Simmonite - Finchampstead 5th v Thatcham Town 4th - 6-10 Nirav Upadhyay - Crowthorne and Crown Wood 2nd v Sandhurst 2nd - 6-16 Alex Sharp - Eversley 4th v Royal Ascot 4th - 6-31 Tony Boad - Binfield 2nd v Great Kingshill - 5-32 Hasnein Akram - Sonning 2nd v Slough 4th - 5-47 Anthony Parson - Finchampstead 2nd v Harefield 2nd - 5-49 Adeel Chaudry - Sonning v Newbury - 4-34

CALLING ALL CRICKETERS! EARLEY Cricket Club are looking for extra players for their game against Sandhurst this Saturday.

Players of all abilities over the age of 13 are welcome to take part. Play starts at 1pm at Bulmershe School in Woodlands Avenue, Woodley.

For details: Gary Shacklady on 07971 985619 or visit facebook.com/earleycricketclub.

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‘We’re very, very close to a return to those winning ways’

n Oaks captain confident that victory will soon be theirs

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk WOKINGHAM captain Stuart Hayter feels his side are “very, very close” to returning to winning ways, despite the club currently enduring a five-week run without victory.

The Oaks got their Thames Valley League Division 1 season off to the perfect start with three wins on the spin, but have not tasted success since with two defeats and three draws.

The latest draw came against Boyne Hill on Saturday as Wokingham failed to take the final two wickets they needed, allowing the hosts to cling on for a share of the spoils.

And that comes off the back of drawing against Falkland the previous week when Hayter’s charges were just 10 runs off victory.

“We feel at the moment that we’re very, very close,” the captain told The Wokingham Paper.

“The draws that we’ve had, we’ve been in positions where we could’ve won the game and we’re just not getting over the line at the moment which is the frustrating thing.

“But we’re trying to stay patient as a squad.

“We know at some point it’s going to click.

“Obviously we’re hard to beat because we keep drawing games but hopefully we can get back into the mix.”

After the first few weeks of 50/50 matches, the schedule has now switched to timed matches and Hayter feels winning in this form of the game does not come so easily to the squad he has.

“It’s different cricket isn’t it?” he said.

“You go from playing a one day format where it’s win/lose cricket and that suits us I think a little bit more.

“You have to kind of adjust and also you have to be a bit more patient than you are with the one day format.”

He added: “It’s the game.

“It’s the cricket we play so if you can’t take 10 wickets batting first then

you don’t win the game.

“That’s reality.

“When you get close with the bat when batting second and you don’t quite there, it is frustrating.

“We’re confident in our ability as a squad.”

After battling at the top of the league for all of last season and starting so well this time around, Hayter faces a different challenge as a captain to bring his side through a sticky spell.

And he insists patience is the name of the game, urging his charges to continue to believe in what they are doing.

He said: “We’ve got a good squad of players, a good young squad and we’ve got two guys who are coaching us and doing all the right things and you’ve just got to be patient with it.

“Frustration is not going to help the situation.

“You have to just keep going through training on Tuesday, Thursday and approach every game with the same mentality that you’re good enough to win.

“So we’ll keep doing that and I back my boys that we will get over the line at some point.

“Hopefully we can win in the next couple of weeks and then we can put a bit of pressure on those guys above us.”

Wokingham sit sixth in the table, a full 40 points off a top two spot, and are in fact currently closer to relegation than promotion.

But Hayter remains content at the club’s chances of forcing their way back into the picture at the right end of the table.

“We’re close,” he said.

“We’ve had two games we could’ve won and should’ve won.

“They’re gone now and you can’t dwell on it. You have to move on and you’ve got to go again next week.

“I think we’ve got six games of this format and then four one-dayers at the end.

“Our aim is to try and be in the mix at the start of that one day cycle at the end of the season and I’m pretty confident that we’ll be able to do that.”

Winner! Marcus Willis savours the moment as he clinches a first round win at his first Wimbledon. Screengrab of BBC footage

TENNIS

Willis wows Wimbledon with wonderful win A WEEK ago, not many people outside of Wokingham had heard of Marcus Willis.

Now, the former Forest School pupil has become a household name after a magical run of form culminated in a dream showdown with the legendary Roger Federer on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Willis, 25, grew up in the borough with his family still living and working in the area.

Having almost quit tennis earlier this year to focus on coaching, thinking his dream of performing on the big stage was over, Willis’ girlfriend managed to persuade him to have one last go.

And things could not have gone any better as world number 772 Willis came through three pre-qualifiers before causing three upsets in the final qualifiers to reach the main draw at the All England Club.

But the dream did not end there as the British number 23 won his grand slam debut in style, cruising past world number 54 Ricardas Berankis in straight sets to set up a clash with seven-time Wimbledon winner Roger Federer.

And Willis enjoyed his day in the limelight, overcoming a nervy start to battle well in sets two and three before his run was ended 6-0 6-3 6-4 by the Swiss. n See more on page 36.

READING FC

Stam: I’m not selling my stars JAAP STAM says he has no intention of selling the club’s star players this summer.

Speculation has been rife in recent weeks over the futures of Aaron Tshibola, Danny Williams and Oliver Norwood among others.

But Stam, two weeks into his role as manager, says he has made his feelings perfectly clear about who he wants to keep at Reading.

“We’ve got players with quality,” said the boss. “You don’t want to lose players with quality.

“I’ve spoken with the owners and Brian (Tevreden) as well, we don’t want to sell too many players because we need to have the quality to do well in the league.

He added: “If you’re going to be selling good players, you never know what you can bring back into the team.

“If you change seven or eight players, it’s a big task to do well and start performing in the

season.

“There’s always the possibility that some players will be leaving and that gives us something extra to spend towards other players.”

But Stam gave Reading fans the words they all wanted to hear: Tshibola is not one of those he is looking to cash in on this summer.

“His future is here,” said Stam. “I don’t want him to leave.

“He is a quality player so he needs to stay at Reading.

“He’s a young player and he’s got so much quality and those are the players you want to keep at the club. You don’t want to sell them.

“For certain clubs it’s tempting if a certain offer comes in and I’ve spoken to the club and said from the start, I don’t want to sell him.

“He needs to stay at the club.”

While rumours are circling regarding possible players leaving Reading, Stam says

type of manager that wants he is on the case to add new names to the squad after to have Dutch players securing the services of Joey because I know Dutch players,” van den Berg earlier this week. said Stam.

“We are still working on the “The league over here is team,” said the manager. nothing like Holland so Joey is “We are in talks with the probably a one off and I don’t owners with what we can do. think we are going to be looking “We’ve got a list of players at a lot of Dutch players any we think are going to be good more. for the club but we’re not the “We’re really looking for only club in Europe that wants players that have a certain to have certain players. mentality, physique and “It can be quite a big combination with technical problem. skills as well that can bring “We are looking for certain something extra to the team. players and hopefully we can “The first country we are sign a couple.” looking for is at the UK because Van den Berg is the second they know the league and they Dutch player to join the club know what you need to do well this summer after the arrival in the Championship.” of Danzell Published by Xn Gravenberch, ISSN 2058-5268 Media Ltd, Crown but Stam says 26 House, 231 Kings fans should Road, Reading RG1 4LS. Printed at not expect Newbury Weekly many more News, Newspaper House, Faraday Road, arrivals from Newbury, Berkshire his homeland.

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