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By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk THE number of sexual offences being reported in Wokingham has risen by more than 30 per cent in the last 12 months.

In figures released by Thames Valley Police (TVP) yesterday the number of recorded sexual offences, including rape, rose by 53 incidents in 2015/16 to 208, compared with 155 in 2014/15.

However, positive police outcomes for sexual offences, such as charges being brought and convictions against an offender, have increased by 117.8 per cent from 28 in 2014/15 to 61 in 2015/16, something Supt Robert France, Commander for the newly merged Bracknell and Wokingham LPA, said he was very proud of.

Supt France said: “Often we are finding that a lot of sexual offences being reported are historical, so while they are more challenging, they are not impossible and we strive to do everything we can to support the victim.”

Reports of domestic abuse also rose by 20 per cent, from 489 in 2014/15 to 587 in 2015/16, something which TVP has put down to an increased emphasis on encouraging more people to report crimes of this nature through campaigns such as #consentiseverything and #behindcloseddoors.

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Beware of tax rebate texts POLICE are warning people not to respond to a text message offering a tax rebate.

Fraudsters are sending the messages to mobile phones in a bid to get bank account details from unsuspecting victims.

The message contains a link to a website and asks for details to claim a non-existent rebate – HMRC does not use text or email to tell people about any rebates, nor does it ask for personal information.

Thames Valley Police are warning the public not to click on weblinks contained in unsolicited emails or texts. If you do, they say you should never provide personal information in such replies.

It is also worth obtaining the genuine number of the organisation to verify the legitimacy of the communications.

Scouts to hold bargain sale BARGAINS will be offered at a fundraising sale taking place in Woodley this weekend.

The 2nd Woodley Scout Group are holding an indoor sale to help raise money for repairs to its hall roof.

On offer will be furniture, toys, CDs, DVDs, ornaments, glasses, crockery, pictures and more.

There will also be a clothes stall.

It takes place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 30 at the Scout hut in Vauxhall Park, Vauxhall Drive.

For more details, call the Scouts on 0118 969 4184.

Charities benefit from your fun at Winter Carnival WOKINGHAM’S Winter Carnival is the gift that keeps on giving.

Last week, three charities received a cheque from the carnival’s committee at a special presentation in the Town Hall.

Daisy’s Dream, Macmillan Cancer Care and Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance all received £1,250 from the chairman of the Winter Carnival, Dave Donaldson.

Mr Donaldson said: “The three recipients all expressed their gratitude to the committee for organising the

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Winter Carnival and for the cheques which will all be put to good use.”

There was also a special presentation to retiring Treasurer Mervyn Clark, who is stepping down after a decade of service.

“Mervyn is retiring from the committee after ten years dedicated service and will be sorely missed – we wish him well,” Mr Donaldson added.

Plans are already being made for this year’s Winter Carnival which will take place this year on Sunday, November 27.

VOLUNTEERING opportunities will be available at a new recruitment fair taking place in Woodley next month.

Organised by the Wokingham Volunteers Centre, the event attempts to match up volunteers with charities who need a helping hand.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 28 from 10am-1.30pm at the Oakwood Centre in Headley Road.

More than 20 charities have signed up to take part.

For more details, log on to www. wok-vol.org.uk

John Torode is one of the guests at Henley On Food, a two-day festival of all things edible taking place at Shiplake College on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1.

Mr Torode will talk about his kind of food at 10am on the opening day.

Also appearing will be local restaurateur and broadcaster Antony Worrall-Thompson and a host of cookery authors such as Alysa Levene and Pip McCormac.

There will also be sessions suitable for children and practical demonstrations.

Tickets for the event can be bought from the website www.henleyonfood. com.

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ONE of the judges from Masterchef will be making a guest appearance in the region over the bank holiday weekend.

A TALK on orchids will be the focus of the next meeting of the California Gardeners’ Club next week.

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Music festival acts to calm residents’ fears

By SUE CORCORAN news@wokinghampaper.co.uk ORGANISERS of a music festival coming to Dinton Pastures this summer have moved to reassure residents that they will be good neighbours.

People living near the counry park near the Hurst/Winnersh border were shocked when they saw the organisers, Marvellous Festivals, orginally wanted a licence for six days.

The organisers have now applied for a three-day licence that would include a “small party for campers” on Friday July 22, 5-11pm.

The main festival would be on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 with music and alcohol licensed from noon to 11pm each day.

Many residents say favour the idea of a festival, provided it is well run, but some would prefer the event to be licenced for just one year.

Marvellous Festivals say they can reassure residents and will meet them and Wokingham Borough Council representatives.

They have also been backed by Wellington Country Park, which has released a testimony to the company, saying “throughout their time with us they have always shown high levels of responsibility”.

Hurst councillor Wayne Smith represents the village on Wokingham Borough Council, which will decide whether to grant the licence.

He said: “Generally there aren’t objections to the idea of a festival. But people want the organisers to apply annually, not have ongoing permission.

They’re also worried about things like traffic, security, litter and noise.

“Wokingham [Borough Coucil] have stressed to me that they are taking the residents’ concerns seriously.

“With a Friday night session the campers could continue playing their own music until early hours. It’s not fair on people nearby to have three nights of it. We’ve been sold the idea as a two -day event. Most people feel two days would be OK.” Residents want clearing up and preparation to be carried out between 9am and 5pm with normal use of the park outside the festival site not interfered with. They also want assurances on security and control on numbers via potentially 20 entry points, with the licence reviewed for future years after this event.

Keith Smith, 64, of Davis Street, said: “I wouldn’t want effectively automatic renewal each year. They need to make a fresh application each time. And they should keep to the two days advertised.

“We need assurance on numbers being controlled and security for the neighbouring homes with lots of people milling around.”

“I’m not against the idea of a festival.

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The old golf course needs to be used for something. Everyone says there is no way it will be used for housing. It needs to be for things for public interest, something that will contribute.”

Business systems analyst, Colin Evans, 59, whose home in Davis Street also backs on to the site said: “The event itself doesn’t bother me, it’s very nice. But we are concerned about management of parking, traffic, access to the site, camping, latrines and behaviour of people in the car parks.

The music is not a problem, but I don’t want people knocking down our back garden fence and smoking dope. I’m worried about unofficial parties in the campsite until 3am. The official music is easy to control.”

Marvellous Festivals director Steve Stanton said: “We changed the festival to three days in response to comments made. This is not a big event, it’s a fraction of the size of the Rewind Festival. We’re having all tribute bands from Frank Sinatra to Queen to Adele.

“The festival was at Wellington Country Park before this but there was no public transport and limited parking and camping. We had a very good track record there.

“We never did more than Friday night and the weekend at Wellington.

We originally applied for six days at Dinton to give us flexibility in case of events beyond our control.”

He wanted the licence not restricted to just this year. The council could control whether the festival took place in later years through their contract with Marvellous.

“I’ve brought my children up in Winnersh, we used to take them to Dinton. We’ve had dozens of meetings on site about our plans for there,” he said. “Our PA system will be nothing like at Reading rock festival. It will all be very safe and very controlled. Very good security will make sure everyone is happy and safe.

“We want to use just the old golf course. The usual park tarmac and overflow car park, the lakeside path, the café, the sailing and activity centre will be open for normal park users.

“The main festival access for cars and caravans will be via Sandford Lane.

Those on foot will use the Davis Street main entrance.”

He said there would be no musicians’ practice sessions, no sound checks before Friday night and then they would be low key. Low level main PA speaker checks would be on Thursday night.

The 5,000 a day maximum included the crowd, artists and crew.

Mr Stanton added: “Our estimates show there is plenty of space for cars for that number on the site.

“I will be pleased to meet the residents and talk about what they are saying. We create a beautiful event which brings happiness and music.”

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A 30-year-old man from Lower Earley has been found guilty of sexual offences, including rape.

Following a week-long trial at Reading Crown Court Brian Russell, of Clevedon Drive was found guilty of two counts of rape, and one count of sexual activity with a child.

The jury found Russell unanimously guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child, unanimously guilty of one count of rape, and returned a majority verdict on the other count of rape.

Russell invited the victims, two girls, to his property where the offences took place between August 11 and 12 2014. He was arrested on October 2 2014 and charged on May 15 last year.

He has been remanded in custody until May 13 when he will be sentenced at the same court.

Senior investigating officer, Det Ch Insp Stuart Bosley of Force CID for Berkshire, said: “I would like to pay tribute to the victims in this case.

“They showed incredible courage to come forward, report the incident and then wait patiently to give evidence in court about these serious offences.

“This investigation and successful conviction serves as a reminder to victims that Thames Valley Police will deal with any such allegation sensitively, listen and help you, regardless of the circumstances or the time taken to report the offence.

“Please have confidence in reporting similar offences to us. The easiest way to do this is by calling us at any time of day on 101. Alternatively, you can visit your nearest police station to speak to an officer.

“This case should also serve as a warning to offenders of sexual offences that they will be prosecuted whenever possible and that Thames Valley Police and the Crown Prosecution Service will continue to work closely to achieve justice for victims.”

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Any old iron? Dig is a big hit DIGGING up the past took on a whole new meaning for those who flocked to Winnersh on Sunday, writes Sally Bryant.

Families and history students went to Hatch Farm for an archaeological dig open day.

The event was organised by Thames Valley Archaeological Services to give people the chance to see the remains of an Iron Age settlement. They date back 2,400 years and have just been unearthed on the site being developed by Bovis.

Laurie Greenaway, administrator for Thames Valley Archaeological Services, said the day was much more successful than expected, with 262 people – and a lot of dogs – turning out to peer into the past.

They saw archaeologists at work, viewed displays and experts were there to explain the details of the find.

And children had the chance to try their hand at pot-washing, just to add a little fun to the history lesson. n Tony Johnson, page 17

Ring a posy, if you find it BOUQUETS of posies will be hidden in around and Wokingham next Friday to raise a smile for the lucky people who find them.

As part of The Lonely Bouquet Campaign on National Flower Arranging Day, Wokingham Flower Club will be leaving random posies of friendship around the town to bring smiles to the faces of strangers.

The bouquets will have a telephone number on the label so if you find one, give the number a call and leave a message to say where you found it and how it made you feel.

Have a go at Maypole dancing A TRADITIONAL May Day celebration takes place in Hurst on Sunday – and anyone can have a go.

The Hurst Morris People is holding its first ever May Day maypole dancing event in its home village on Sunday.

The group will give a demonstration of maypole dancing from noon, followed by a maypole dancing teacher to show people how easy it is to dance.

Hurst Morris People’s Squire (Chair) Karen Ricketts said: “It’s been a long time since there was maypole dancing here on May Day. St Nicholas Primary School does, of course, do excellent maypole

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4 | NEWS Suspect wanted for Spencers Wood burglary AN E-fit has been released in connection with an aggravated burglary in Spencers Wood in February.

At around 3.20am on Thursday, February 18 two men knocked on the door of a property in Basingstoke Road.

When the victim, a man aged in his fifties, opened the door, the men forced their way inside the property.

One offender held the victim at knifepoint while the other searched the property and stole various items, including watches.

The victim was not injured during the incident.

The offenders are both described as black, one aged in his mid twenties, 5ft 9ins, of average build with short cropped black hair, while the other is 6ft and of broad to large build.

Investigating officer Det Con Alice Ashman, from Reading Force CID, said: “Detectives are investigating this aggravated burglary in which a man was held at knifepoint in his home after two men forced entry in the early hours of the morning.

This was obviously a distressing incident for the victim and we are continuing to investigate the circumstances.

“I would like to speak to anyone who recognises the person depicted in the E-Fit to contact police as soon as possible.”

Anyone who recognises the person depicted in the E-Fit or with any information about the incident should contact Det Con Ashman via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.

If you don’t want to speak directly to the police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.

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Ill woman chose to end her life rather than live with the pain

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk

A WOMAN who suffered years of chronic abdominal and muscular pain ended her life deliberately, an inquest has concluded.

Jennifer Sturman, 28, died on December 19 last year at Twyford Station after receiving treatment for a gastrointestinal illness, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression.

Sitting at Reading Town Hall on Tuesday, coroner Peter Bedford heard evidence from Mrs Sturman’s GP Dr Stephanie Goodwin who had been in frequent contact with her patient in the months leading up to her death.

Dr Goodwin explained how Mrs Sturman had received numerous diagnoses within the last two years of her life, including small intestine bacterial overgrowth, and had sought help from various consultants, including nutritionists, psychologists and psychiatrists.

Describing Mrs Sturman as a ‘very intelligent woman’ Mr Bedford suggested that she was reluctant to relinquish control over her condition and spent hours researching treatments online, to the point of obsession.

Mr Bedford described how in June 2015, Mrs Sturman’s husband Neil, an army officer, had received a text message from his wife suggesting that she was planning to harm herself, but she was found safe and well.

Following this incident, she was prescribed the antidepressant fluoxetine and referred for counselling sessions, although Mrs Sturman only

attended three sessions before claiming that she ‘felt better’.

In the weeks leading up to her death, Mrs Sturman’s physical health deteriorated significantly, leaving her in constant pain and losing a lot of weight. Dr Goodwin told the inquest that she was ‘shocked’ by the change in her appearance, and continued to refer her for help.

By now, Mrs Sturman was staying with her parents in Aston, near Henleyon-Thames, while her husband was away. In a statement, her father Richard Barraclough said that on the morning of December 19, Mrs Sturman seemed well and had made plans to go shopping with him once he had returned from running an errand, and her mother had travelled into London for the day.

When her father returned after 45 minutes, he said he was ‘shocked’ to find his daughter’s car missing, and found a note inside the house saying she had gone to get some Christmas presents. Mr Barraclough said that he became concerned, and checked train times on the internet to see when his wife would be home, only to find there were severe delays on the London Paddington line.

Unable to forget his daughter’s previous suicide threat six months earlier, Mr Barraclough drove to Twyford Station where he found her car in the car park, along with a number of emergency vehicles.

He approached an officer on the scene and expressed his concern that his daughter may have been involved in the incident.

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Transport Police told the inquest that a call was received from Twyford Station at 11.45am on Saturday, December 19 following reports that a single female had been involved in a collision with a train.

Officers arrived on the scene at 11.59am, and paramedics declared that Mrs Sturman had died. CCTV images showed Mrs Sturman arriving at the station, crossing the footbridge to platform one and waiting before a high speed train approached. She was described by witness Robert Fry as calmly placing her blue handbag onto the platform before climbing down onto the tracks and standing between the rails.

The driver of the train Stuart Cook described how he saw the woman standing on the platform and sounded his horn to warn her to stand back. In a statement he said he saw her climb onto the tracks before taking a few steps towards the train.

He applied his emergency brakes and alarm, but the train, which was travelling at around 115mph, collided with Mrs Sturman.

A mobile phone summary found that between 9.53am on December 18 and 11.45am on December 19, Mrs Sturman had made 667 web browsing enquiries, 595 of which related to suicide methods, and train times from the National Rail website. DC Harvey

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To celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, hundreds gathered at St James Fichampstead to see the lighting of a birthday beacon

A RIGHT royal celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday took place in Finchampstead on Thursday, April 21.

Hundreds of people gathered at St James’ Church in the village to witness a birthday beacon being lit on the church tower.

And, to make the event extra special, guests were able to toast the reigning Monarch with birthday cake and bubbly.

The Queen’s Oak pub, which is next to St James, organised a barbecue to feed hungry guests and a shuttle bus was organised by Finchampstead Community Trips Group to help people

get to the church on time.

The celebration was a huge success and was organised by the church and Finchampstead Parish Council.

Anna Kent, from the council, said: “The beacon lighting at St James’ Church, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday, attracted over 300 people.

“Finchampstead Community Trips Group sponsored a shuttle bus to take local residents to and from St James’.

“People were treated to a glass of bubbly and a piece of cake and entertained by local Morris Dancers, Berkshire Bedlam.”

said that she had made enquiries ‘every few minutes or so’, other than during a two-hour period, in the 26 hours leading up to her death.

A post mortem conducted by Mr Sukhinder Ghataura at the Royal Berkshire Hospital found that Mrs Sturman had died from multiple injuries in keeping with a high impact collision. A urine sample found levels of metoclopramide, a drug used to treat stomach problems, in her system but no traces of antidepressants.

Concluding, Mr Bedford said: “Clearly, she had formulated a plan.

From the searches on her mobile phone, we can assume that she had not had very much sleep, and was becoming obsessed with her condition.

“She picked a time when her mother, father and husband would be away and drove herself to the station and waited until a train approached before climbing down onto the track.

“We have heard from witness statements that she stood between the rails and made no attempt to get out of the way of the train. Whether it was a long term plan, or a spontaneous decision, we will never know.

“I have no doubt whatsoever that she acted deliberately and made the decision to end her suffering.”

Mr Bedford recorded that Jennifer Sturman took her own life while suffering from depression, secondary to chronic physical health problems.

Students rescue man who drove into lake QUICK-THINKING students from the University of Reading jumped to the rescue of a contractor whose vehicle ended up in Whiteknights Lake on Monday morning.

At around 11.15am, the employee of accommodation partner UPP was driving the small vehicle near the lake when it somehow became submerged in the water.

Passing students, who wished to remain anonymous, rushed to the man’s rescue, helping him out of the vehicle and then onto dry land.

A fire crew from Caversham Road’s water rescue unit were deployed to the Earley campus, and the man was taken to hospital as a precaution but is believed to have not sustained any injuries.

The vehicle was then removed from the lake.

A spokesperson for the university said: “We are not sure how the vehicle came to be in the water, but the incident is being investigated by UPP and the University.”

Coffee will help MS A COFFEE morning is to be held in aid of Multiple Sclerosis.

The Reading, Wokingham and Districts branch of the society will be the beneficiaries of the event, which will be held at the Bradbury Centre in Rose Street, Wokingham on Thursday, May 5.

In addition to hot drinks, there will be home-made cakes, preserves, knitted toys, books, handmade cards and other items to buy.

The morning starts at 10am and continues until noon.

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Police vow to do better over sex crime cases n From front page Supt France added: “As with sexual offences, domestic abuse often goes unreported. We always strive to do better and aim to do the very best by those involved, and part of that is encouraging them to come forward to tell us what is going on.

“We continue to work with our partner agencies to encourage reporting of incidents of domestic abuse and sexual assault which we know are under-reported crimes. I am confident that the increases we have seen in our LPA are underpinned by more people feeling that they are able to report these offences to us. This is a reflection of our officers’ ongoing commitment to raising awareness of these issues, breaking down barriers and supporting and encouraging more victims of these terrible crimes to come forward.”

While reports of burglary are down by 7.1 per cent on last year’s figures, cases of violent crime against the person have increased by 28.7 per cent in Wokingham to 1,130 incidents, something which TVP also puts down to recent changes to recording practices.

The figures are the first to be released since Wokingham and Bracknell merged to create a single local policing area (LPA) on April 4.

The area, which now covers more than 100,000 households, recorded just 337 burglaries to dwellings in 2015/16.

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Thames Valley as a whole saw an increase in overall crime for the first time in 10 years.

Supt France said: “Overall recorded crime figures have shown an increase both regionally and nationally over the past 12 months and Bracknell and Wokingham are no exception.

“We closely monitor these figures throughout the year in order to ensure that any potential issues are identified, understood and addressed as early on as possible.

“Despite these increases, overall crime levels in Bracknell and Wokingham LPA remain low compared to other areas. That is in no small part down to the support and engagement of our local communities.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff, partners and members of the public for their ongoing commitment and support to tackling crime in the area over the past 12 months. Our burglary rates have yet again significantly reduced, demonstrating how the police, partner agencies and the community can effectively work together to reduce crime in our area.

“With the newly merged local policing area offering better flexibility and resilience than ever before, we will continue to work hard to prevent and investigate crimes to ensure that Bracknell and Wokingham LPA remains a safe place to live, work and visit.”

THE Citizens Advice in Wokingham is launching a new 100 Club prize draw.

Each month, half of the money raised from the club goes into the charity’s kitty with the remainder being distributed as prizes.

Tickets for the monthly draw cost £1 or £12 for the year and people can buy as many tickets as they wish.

The first draw of the new year takes place on Tuesday next week.

The charity relies heavily on fundraising efforts such as this.

For details, email 100club@citizensadvice wokingham.org.uk.

Try your hand at bowls Emma Lelliott (centre left) hands over the scroll to Arun Sounds’ Madeleine Branson.

Pictured below: the two choirs singing as one Pictures: Gemma Davidson

A cappella group’s big 4-0 A WOODLEY-based a cappella group marked a milestone anniversary at the weekend with a special performance.

The Barberettes, who meet at the St John’s Ambulance Headquarters in St John’s Close every Wednesday evening, welcomed members of the Arun Sounds singing group from Bognor Regis to join them for the singing session on Saturday as part of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) 40th anniversary celebrations.

During the afternoon,

Cruising trip on historic canal A TALK next week will explore the history of the Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal – and the event acts as a precursor for a forthcoming tour.

Members of the Arborfield Local History Society are inviting the public to its meeting on Wednesday, May 4.

In it, Steve Bacon, a regular contributor to our Wokingham Remembers history page, will explore the restoration of the canal.

The event starts at 7.45pm and entry for non-members is £2.

Then, on Saturday, June 18, Mr Bacon will lead a minibus tour around the already-restored Kennet & Avon Canal at Hungerford and the magnificent flight of locks at Devizes, and then following the line of the Wilts & Berks Canal back via Lacock, Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Shrivenham and Wantage to see how restoration is progressing.

Mr Bacon said: “Most people have heard of the Kennet & Avon Canal, which regularly features on TV programmes, but few know about the Wilts & Berks Canal which opened in 1810.

“The railway came to Swindon thanks to the Wilts & Berks Canal, which conveniently provided

a supply of water and helped to transport materials for the new railway workshops which opened in 1841. Thereafter the canal went into decline because of railway competition and finally closed in 1914.

“However, the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust, with the agreement of many local authorities on its route, aims to bring the whole canal back to life as a cruising waterway.

“Several small stretches have already been restored, and there is no reason, as long as funds permit, why the canal can't link within a decade or so to the River Thames at two points, Abingdon and Lechlade.

“It serves as a linear park as well as a very long ‘balancing pond’ helping to prevent flooding on new housing developments after heavy rainfall.

“Canal cruising is now very popular, and the Wilts & Berks Canal will allow several different new ‘cruising rings’ that would take a week or a fortnight to complete. In time, it could become one of the most-used canals in the country.” n For more details, log on to www.arborfieldhistory.org.uk

Jewellery, motorbike and car thefts n A BOX of jewellery and soft toys was stolen from a car while a homeowner was moving house in Crowthorne this week.

At around 10am on Monday the box of valuables was put in a car in The Chase while the householder was in the process of moving.

The car was left unattended and someone stole the box of items, which also included general household items.

n CATALYTIC converters have been stolen from vehicles in Woodley and Earley this week.

Between 5pm on Friday, April 22 and 8am on Monday, April 25 someone stole the equipment from a parked van in Ladbroke Close, Woodley.

Overnight Sunday (24) into Monday someone cut away most of the exhaust from a car in London Road, Earley.

n A MOTORCYCLE has been stolen from outside a property in Hurst.

During the evening on Monday someone stole the motorcycle from outside a house in Lodge Road.

Anyone with any information on any of these crimes is urged to call the Thames Valley Police enquiry centre via 101.

AN OPPORTUNITY to try the sport of bowls takes place in Three Mile Cross next week.

On May Day holiday, to coincide with the Shinfield 10k, the Three Mile Cross bowling club will hold a stall at the May Day fair on School Green. Visitors will be able to have a go at bowling onto a target.

The club will also hold an open weekend, offering bowlers a chance to try out the game on a green.

The club, which is based in Fords Forge, is open from 6pm-8pm on Friday, 10am-1pm on Saturday, May 7 and 10am-1pm on Sunday, May 8.

For details, call 0118 988 4473 or log on to www.threemilecrossbowlingclub.co.uk.

Baby market to open the members got the chance to mingle and find out more about each other’s groups, share a slice of homemade cake and of course sing a few numbers together before the ceremonial handing over of the Beacon of Harmony, a scroll which is touring

the country to be signed by every member LABBS choir.

The Barberettes’ musical director Emma Lelliott said: “It has been a very special day, we have welcomed the members of Arun Sounds and had a lovely time with them.”

PARENTS-TO-BE can snap up a bargain at a baby and children’s sale taking place in Woodley.

Bulmershe Leisure Centre is to be the venue for the market where nearly new toys, clothes, books, nursery furniture and walkers will be on offer.

There will also be a selection of prams, cots and high chairs as well as items suitable for children up to the age of eight.

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800 jobs at risk as Shell closes borough office PLANS to close a major office in Wokingham will see 800 people lose their jobs.

On Monday, Shell announced it is to shut its offices in Thames Valley Park as part of a drive to shed 10,000 of its workforce across the globe.

The news comes following its takeover of oil and gas exploration firm BG Group last year in a deal worth £47billion.

Although the cuts were announced in February, the details have only just been revealed.

The Thames Valley Park branch of BG will close by the end of the year, along with sister offices in Aberdeen and Manchester. A voluntary redundancy scheme is being launched for the Wokingham borough staff.

Some staff will be relocated to Shell’s London offices.

The company’s head of transition, Huibert Vigeveno, told staff in a speech at the Reading site on Monday: “One of the review’s recommendations was to consolidate all Shell’s London and South East based operations into central London.

“Our intention is therefore to close the Thames Valley Park campus by the end of this year.

“The review also recommended that all Aberdeenbased onshore operations move to the Shell Aberdeen Tullos office, with BG’s offices at Albyn Place closing by the end of this year, and the closure of Shell’s Brabazon House office in Manchester by the end of 2017.

“We are also planning to open a voluntary redundancy arrangement at Thames Valley Park. At the same time, we will also open up access to all Shell current internal vacancies for all BG employees to have equal access to all the available opportunities in Shell.”

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Students from Waingels College attempted to break the world record for the most participants in a single badminton rally last Friday. Picture: Gemma Davidson

Pupils hit the net during badminton world record attempt PUPILS at a school in Woodley took a shot at a badminton world record attempt last week.

Around 140 students from Waingels College gathered in the school’s sports hall last Friday afternoon to attempt to steal

the record for most participants in a single badminton rally.

Sadly, the students were not able to beat the record of 123 set by Meath Badminton Association in Navan, County Meath, Ireland on

November 21, 2014, only managing to achieve 92 volleys on their best attempt.

Head of PE Reahgan Quartermaine said: “The attendance by the students on the day was fantastic, there was a great

atmosphere in the sports hall.

“Unfortunately we have fallen short of the record which is a great shame. The pressure of hitting the shot in the right place at the right time was a bit too much but I am very proud of all of them.”

Nursery fails surprise inspection

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk A NURSERY in Twyford has been blasted by Ofsted in a damning report published this month.

Little Steps Nursery, in the High Street, was previously rated as ‘Good’ in November 2013, but following an unannounced inspection on April 1 this year, the provider has been deemed ‘Inadequate’ and served a welfare requirements notice.

Parents have been left reeling after the report, which was published on April 15, claimed the staff failed to support children’s good health and wellbeing and that staff had a poor understanding of their responsibilities.

During the inspection, concerns were raised over the risk of harm posed to children by hanging blind

cords over sleeping areas, staff using their personal mobile phones during outings, and the designated person for safeguarding not having sufficient knowledge to action their role adequately.

The nursery was rated as inadequate in all four areas of inspection, including effectiveness

of the leadership and management; quality of teaching, learning and assessment; personal development, behaviour and welfare; and outcomes for children.

The report stated that the nursery had not implemented effective staff vetting processes to ensure that full and relevant information about previous employment history, reference checks and qualifications were obtained and recorded.

While inspector Melissa Cox praised the nursery for providing children with freshly prepared and nutritious meals, she observed that water was not always available to children, staff did not know the children’s medical needs, and children’s toileting needs were poorly supported.

In a statement, the inspector said: “On 1 April 2016, we undertook an unannounced inspection as we had received information that the provider was not meeting staff qualifications and ratios requirements; and that children were not well supervised on outings, and staff did not meet their individual needs.

“At an inspection, we checked whether the provider was meeting the requirements to safeguard children and promote their welfare. In particular, the requirements relating to safeguarding policy and practice, staff training, support and skills, key persons, adult-to-child ratios, child supervision and complaints.”

The nursery was served a welfare requirements notice requiring them to undertake numerous

improvements including: • Ensure staff are alert to all safeguarding issues and able to implement procedures to safeguard children effectively that are in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board; • Ensure that the designated person for safeguarding has attended a child protection training course and can provide advice and guidance to other staff on an ongoing basis, and on any specific safeguarding issue, as required; • Train all staff to understand the nursery's safeguarding policy and procedures, and ensure that all staff have up to date knowledge of safeguarding concerns to enable staff to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and to respond in a timely and appropriate way to protect children from harm; • Implement and follow a policy and procedures that support the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting; • Implement an effective induction process and provide appropriate staff supervision to ensure that all staff are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles and understand and meet their responsibilities; and implement a policy and procedure for complaints, and keep a written record of any complaints and their outcome.

Little Steps were contacted for a comment but had not responded by the time of going to press.

Special needs school is ‘not safe’ A SPECIAL needs school in Wokingham has been branded ‘not safe’ following an inspection by Ofsted.

Inspectors visited Southfield School, in Gipsy Lane, between March 2 and 3 and raised concerns regarding the security of the school site and the risk posed to children.

The report, which was published on Tuesday deemed the school, which caters for children between the ages of nine and 16, to be ‘inadequate’ and highlighted failings by the senior leadership and governors in regards to the quality of teaching and safeguarding of pupils.

The report was released days after the school was temporarily closed and four members of staff were suspended pending an investigation into child protection procedures at the school.

In the report, inspector Matthew Barnes said that sufficient steps to improve the school site to reduce opportunities for pupils to put themselves in unsafe situations had not been taken.

He said: “Some pupils regularly put

themselves in situations where they are not safe. For example, at times of crisis, pupils are able to climb onto flat and pitched roofing and refuse to come down when encouraged to do so.”

Plans are now in place to convert the school into a sponsored academy.

Alan Stubbersfield, head of learning and achievement at Wokingham Borough Council said: “Southfield is a special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues; such schools always take on the most difficult professional challenges.

We have been working with the school since late 2015 to address the questions now raised in the Ofsted report.

“The inspection judgement means we

work with the school on improvement plans monitored by Ofsted. We have set targets that match the Ofsted recommendations and these will now be addressed by school staff, governors and us working together.

“This work is in place to improve areas of weakness and build on acknowledged strengths. One of those is maths, seen as very good; another is new provision for primary pupils described by Ofsted as good and sometimes better, with staff working exceptionally well to look after the welfare and safety of pupils.

“We have also carried out an investigation in parallel to ensure our plans to improve the school are on track. New leadership has been put in place, and swift actions to ensure pupils at the school are safe. Parents are being kept up to date with developments at school.

“Southfield will become a sponsored academy under new government requirements, and we are working with the Department for Education to take those steps.”

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Pavilion, Arborfield Park, Swallowfield Road Wargrave Parish Council Full Planning and Highways meeting. 7.45pm. The Old Pavilion, Recreation Road, Wargrave RG10 8BG Wokingham Town Council amenities committee.

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Thursday, May 5 Shinfield Parish Council planning and highways.

7.30pm. Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green.

Wokingham Borough Council elections. Count to take place from 10pm at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre.

Monday May 9 Charvil Parish Council village hall and amenities meeting. 8pm. Charvil Village Hall, Park Lane.

Hurst Parish Council. 7.30pm. Hurst Village Halls, Hurst Village Hall, School Road, Hurst, RG10 0DR Shinfield Parish Council full council meeting. 7.30pm.

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Wokingham Without Parish Council annual general meeting. 7.30pm. Howard Palmer Room, St Sebastian’s Hall, Nine Mile Ride RG40 3BA.

Tuesday, May 10 Barkham Parish Council. Planning meeting 7.30pm.

Council meeting 8pm. Barkham Village Hall, Church Lane, Barkham RG40 4PL. Sonning Parish Full Council Meeting. 7.30pm. Sports Pavilion, King George V Playing Field, Pound Lane, Sonning Swallowfield Parish Council meeting.7.30pm.

Swallowfield Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street, Swallowfield, Reading RG7 1QX Wokingham Town Council planning and transport committee. 7.30pm. Wokingham Town Hall, Market Place, Wokingham RG40 1AS. Wokingham Borough Council: deadline for council questions. 10am. Wokingham Borough Council Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham RG40 1BN Woodley Town Council Full Council Annual Meeting.

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A WOMAN from Wokingham has been made subject to a community order after pleading guilty to two drug offences.

Julia Caroline Scaife, 19, of Oxford Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on March 14 where she admitted possessing a Class B drug, Methylmethcathinone, known as Mephedrone, with intent to supply on July 5 and August 16 last year.

Miss Scaife was ordered to carry out 180 hours of supervised, unpaid work within the next 12 months, to pay a victim surcharge of £60, and costs of £85.

A 20-year-old man from Woodley has been fined £165 for stealing a multipack of beer from Budgens.

Callum Mark Mottram, of Loddon Bridge Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on March 14 where he admitted stealing Foster’s lager, worth £8.49, from the shop in Reading on August 15 last year.

Mr Mottram was fined £165, ordered to pay compensation of £8.49, a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85.

THREE men from Woodley are due to appear in court charged with assault.

Liam Besant, 20, of Crediton Close, will appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on May 3 where he is charged with beating a man in Reading on December 5 last year. Mr Besant denies the charge.

Lewis Jonny Doe, 19, of Bodmin Road, and Connor White, 19, of Vauxhall Drive, will both appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on May 19 where he is charged with beating a man in Reading on December 5 last year.

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A WOMAN from Earley is due to appear in court charged with driving while disqualified.

Danielle Rose Wooff, 24, of Mill Lane, is charged with one count of driving a Volkswagen Golf in Wokingham on February 17 while disqualified from driving, and one count of driving without insurance on the same day.

Miss Wooff will appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on June 2 for the trial.

Mr Doe and Mr White deny the charges.

The men appeared at the same court on March 14 where they were remanded on bail, and ordered not to enter Park Heat Bar at Reading University.

A MAN from Woodley has been given a conditional discharge for 18 months after pleading guilty to a public order offence.

Craig Thomas Parker, 41, of Badgers Rise, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on March 14 where he admitted using threatening behaviour with intent to provoke the immediate use of unlawful violence in Reading on August 9 last year.

Mr Parker was conditionally discharged for 18 months, ordered to

A MAN from Wokingham has been fined for driving a vehicle without tax.

Joe Smith, of Nine Mile Ride, was found to have driven a Ford Focus on a public road on December 18 last year despite the tax expiring on October 2.

Mr Smith, who was not present for the hearing at Reading Magistrates’ Court on March 18, was fined £220, ordered to pay a vehicle excise back duty of £56.25, and costs of £90.

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A WOMAN from Wokingham has been given a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order after pleading guilty to assault.

Alice Cammile Fiamingo, 39, of Frederick Place, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on March 17 where she admitted assaulting a woman in Wokingham the previous day.

Miss Fiamingo was sentenced to eight weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, as she was found to be carrying a knife at the time of the assault.

She was also given a restraining order preventing her from threatening, abusing or pestering the victim and one other woman until March 17 2017.

A WOMAN from Finchampstead has been fined for keeping a vehicle without adequate insurance.

Karyl Smith, 50, of Billing Avenue, was found to have been the registered owner of a vehicle which did not meet the insurance requirements of section 144A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 on October 13 last year.

Mrs Smith, who was not present for the hearing at Reading Magistrates’ Court on March 18, was fined £220, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £22 and costs of £200.

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that she made her biggest gain: as the Webtech Wireless Inc. This was used by company’s financial she defrauded the Gore-Strachan to settle, in part, a civil claim company of a total of £1,000,614, between made against her by Webtech Wireless Inc. AN ACCOUNTANT who stole almost £2million Ms Gore-Strachan was charged with the March 2013 and June 2015. from two companies through made-up Reading Crown Court heard that between offences on 24 November 2015 and pleaded invoices and penalty notices has been jailed 1 March 2013 and 30 June 2014 she diverted guilty to nine counts of fraud at the same for 12 years. court on January 26. rental payments worth £189,563 due Evelyn Gore-Strachan, of Monarch Drive, On Friday, April 22 she to Britannia Pharmaceuticals Shinfield, admitted carrying out four counts was sentenced to six years’ to bank accounts in her own of fraud against Reading-based Webtech imprisonment for the four name. Between 1 April 2013 Wireless, and carrying out five counts of offences relating to Webtech and 30 June 2015 she made fraud against Green Park-based Britannia and six years’ imprisonment payments from Britannia Pharmaceuticals. for the five offences relating Pharmaceuticals worth The 41-year-old stole around £809,000 to Britannia Pharmaceuticals, £312,379 to bank accounts held from Webtech Wireless while working for which will run consecutively. by her on the basis of false nonthem between April 2008 and December Investigating officer, Det existent or genuine invoices.

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Volunteers from six churches came together to welcome the borough’s newest residents on Saturday, offering cake and information about Wokingham Picture: Phil Creighton

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On Saturday morning, a team of volunteers knocked on doors in Montague Park, the Barratt Homes site built off London Road.

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Beauty salon opens in Peach Street A WOKINGHAM businesswoman is celebrating the launch of her brand new salon.

Heidi Avery, who specialises in eyelashes, brows, nails and tanning, has revamped a derelict shop on the corner of Peach Street breathing new life in a massive regeneration.

On Saturday, the store opened its doors for the first time, giving customers the opportunity to explore the facilities and enjoy opening offers such as a 20% discount.

Ms Avery said: “We are offering high quality services in lashes, brows, nails and tanning, we specialise in those four things.

“We do brow shaping, tidying and tinting but we also do brow extensions, I don’t know of any salons nearby that do that.

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It’s the first St Edwards development in Berkshire and includes a primary school, community centre and residental home.

The first phase of new homes released for sale include a collection of three and four bedroom houses plus a two bedroom coach house. The homes are priced from £367,500.

The marketing suite is based in Longwater Drive in Green Park and includes an expansive model demonstrates the layout of the development and style of new homes amidst the lakeside setting. For the launch weekend, it is open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

New store for Peacocks A CLOTHING store has been confirmed to be opening in Woodley next month.

Peacocks, which has more than 400 stores across the UK and 200 stores throughout Europe, has confirmed that the company will be opening a new store where Fabric Warehouse used to be in the precinct on May 26.

Between 10 and 12 jobs will be created at the store, a mixture of full- and part-time roles. The company has posted job advertisements for a store manager and assistant store manager this week.

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What would Brexit mean to the 13,900 Wokingham property owners?

Brexit debate seems to be focused on central London and what would happen to Parliament – but what about closer to home?

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DON’T know about you, but I find if you read the Daily Mail, there are only three topics that make the blood boil of ‘Middle England’: Bureaucracy from Brussels, house prices and the late Princess of Wales.

Ignoring the late Princess if I can for this article, but if we as a country were to unshackle ourselves from chains of Brussels (the first topic), could we inadvertently affect the second topic and make UK house values drop?

If you read all the newspapers, the Brexit debate seems to be focused solely on central London. Many commentators have said Brexit would mean central London would have a lower standing in the world, meaning fewer people would be employed in central London, with the implication of lower wages, fewer jobs etc., in central London ... but we are in Wokingham, not Marylebone, Mayfair or any part of Zone 1 London.

Now, on the run-up to the vote on June 23, I predict the ‘in’ camp will start to scare homeowners with forecasts of negative equity, and the ‘out’ camp will appeal to the 20-somethings, who have been priced out of the property market with the prospect of a new era of inexpensive housing, should the fears of central London estate agents and developers, who believe the bottom will fall out of the market if we do leave, become real.

The only reason that the Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and Kensington areas (for example) of central London are attractive to foreign buyers are political and economic steadiness, an open and honest legal system and a lively cultural life. None of that is threatened by Brexit.

But again, we are in Wokingham and central London is 39 miles away.

We have been home to Thomas Godwin and Will Young, and while the central London property market exploded after 2009, that explosion really, and honestly, didn’t affect the Wokingham property market.

So, putting central London aside, what would an ‘in’ or ‘out’ vote really mean for the 13,900 property owners of Wokingham?

Initially, over the coming months, on the run up to referendum, I believe it will be like the run up to last year’s General Election.

With the short-term uncertainty in the country, quite often, big decisions are put on ice and people are less likely to make big money purchases i.e. buy a property.

However, in the four months up to last year’s Genreal Election, property values in Wokingham increased by 2.59%, not bad for a country that thought it would get a hung parliament!

So, that argument doesn’t hold much weight with me.

Post-vote, should the UK opt to leave

Brussels, there would be a much more noteworthy impact.

I believe that a vote to stay in the EU would see the Wokingham property market return to a status quo very quickly, but the contrasting result could lead to some changes.

The principal menace to the Wokingham (and UK) housing market could be variation (in an upwards direction) in interest rates as a result of a Brexit, which could theoretically see the cost of mortgages grow swiftly, pricing many out of the market… but then two thirds of landlords buy without a mortgage, so that won’t affect them.

Also, according to the Bank of England, 80.33% of all new mortgages taken out in 2015 were fixed rate.

Looking at mortgages as a whole, according to the Bank of England, 44% of all UK mortgagees have a fixed rate mortgage, but 56% don’t, so if you aren’t on a fixed rate ... talk to your mortgage broker now, because they can only go in one direction.

In reality, if I really knew what will happen, I wouldn’t be an estate agent in Wokingham, but a City Whizz Kid in London earning millions.

However, I suspect whatever decision the electorate of Wokingham and the country as a whole makes, over the long term it won’t have a major effect on the Wokingham property market.

We have seen off ‘the end of the world’ credit crunch of 2008/9 and subsequent property crash, the 1988 Nigel Lawson induced post dual-MIRAS property crash, the 1979 Winter of Discontent property crash, the 1974 oil crisis that stimulated another property crash... hey, we can even go back nearly a century with the 1926 post General Strike slump in property prices...

Today, property prices are 265% higher than 21 years ago in Wokingham and are 11.1% higher than 12 months ago.

So, make your own decision on June 23 safe in the knowledge that whatever the result, there might be some short term volatility in the Wokingham property market, but in the long term (and property investment is a long term strategy) there aren’t enough houses in Wokingham to live in, either to buy or rent… and until the Government allow more properties to be built, the Wokingham property market, will be just fine ... even if it has a blip in the summer, there could be some property bargains in the run up to Christmas. n For more advice and opinion on the Wokingham property market, visit the Wokingham Property Blog at www. wokinghamproperty.wordpress.com Erica Townend is a director and co-owner of the Martin & Co estate agency in Wokingham and has been aligned closely to the world of property for almost 20 years. Opinions express in this column are her own.

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We will be reporting live from the count at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre next Thursday night from 10pm. Log on to www. wokinghampaper. co.uk Vote Leave and Wokingham Labour both had stalls in Market Place last Saturday.

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Logging on to help CAB office THE Citizens Advice unit in Woodley is now a lot smarter, thanks to a team of volunteers from Microsoft.

Staff from the computing giant, which has a UK base in Wokingham’s Thames Valley Park, helped redecorate the CAB, repainting the interview rooms, reception area, hallway and the general office.

The event was organised by Helena Badger and the Wokingham Volunteer Centre.

She said: “They worked tirelessly throughout the day and the result is a brighter, cleaner bureau.”

Claire Oughton, the manager of Woodley CAB, added: “We are very grateful to them for giving their time to come and do this.

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Stephen Kenneth Payne, 57, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged on Tuesday, April 19 with four counts of burglary.

The charges relate to burglaries in both the Thames Valley and Hampshire regions, including a property in Hilltop Road, Earley on

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WOKINGHAM MP John Redwood was in Market Place on Saturday morning, staffing the Vote Leave stand.

The staunch Eurosceptic is backing the campaign to bring the UK out of the European Union and was encouraging people to come and find out more about the campaign by handing out leaflets, balloons and badges.

He was joined by members of other political parties including UKIP’s Wokingham leader Phil Cunnington and former town mayor Ann Davies.

Speaking to Mr Cunnington said it had been a really successful morning.

“It’s been really busy we’ve had a lot of very positive feedback. People have been coming to the stand. Basically they all want information.”

Mr Cunnington said that he felt the Vote Leave stand’s tactic of answering people’s queries was the right one.

“It’s very important we talk to people and answer the question that’s specific for them, the things that are on their mind,” he said.

“It’s a personal way to do it.”

He was confident of Vote Leave’s chances of success in the referendum, which takes place on Thursday, June 23.

He said: “I think the campaign is gathering momentum and that’s a good thing. As we get closer people are paying more attention they’re asking more questions, we’ve got a positive powerful outlook to the Vote Leave campaign.

“We don’t need to approach people, we’ve got people approaching us all the time.”

‘Smear’ letter given OK by council

By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk A COUNCILLOR who sent out a disputed election leaflet dubbed a ‘smear’ campaign by opponents has been cleared of wrongdoing.

Last week, The Wokingham Paper reported on how Cllr Keith Baker had written a letter rebutting claims made by the Liberal Democrats in Emmbrook.

His letter, which has since been rebutted by the Liberal Democrats, was headed ‘A Letter from the leader of the council’ and signed off as ‘Leader of Wokingham Borough Council’.

As we reported last week, a complaint had been made that this looked like a letter from the borough council rather than a political leaflet and would confuse voters.

However, a ruling by Andrew Moulton, Head of Governance & Improvement Services for the Council, clears Cllr Baker of the allegations.

The ruling, which has been seen by The

Wokingham Paper, said “there has been no breach of electoral law or electoral guidance”. This confirms what we were told last week by the Electoral Commission.

The conclusion was reached taking into account that Cllr Baker hadn’t used council resources to produce or distribute the leaflet and that an imprint, showing that the letter was published by the Wokingham Conservative Party, was added to the bottom.

The ruling noted: “The imprint made it clear that the letter was published by Wokingham Conservatives”.

On the issue that the Cllr Baker described himself as “leader of the council”, the ruling said that this was “factually correct”, adding: “There is no specific indication, such as for example Wokingham Borough Council headed paper, to suggest to residents that this was a letter from the Council, as opposed to being from yourself as ‘Leader of the Council’.”

However, the decision has not pleased

Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Prue Bray.

She said: “The fact that the Conservatives have resorted to smearing the Lib Dems in Emmbrook tells me that they are desperate.

“Their claims are ridiculous.

“For example, they are arguing that we are wrong to say that the new noise barrier proposed by Highways England does not cover Emmbrook. But it doesn’t – a whole swathe of Emmbrook around Ashton Road will not benefit from any new barrier.

“We are offering residents a positive vision of Wokingham at this election. What a shame the Conservatives can’t say the same.”

Cllr Baker is not standing for election on May 5 – he was re-elected for Coronation Ward last year. n The candidates standing for the Borough Council in Emmbrook are: Ullakarin Clark, Conservative Party Brent Lees, Labour Party, Imogen Shepherd-Dubey, Liberal Democrats David Worley, Green Party

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Next Thursday, you also have to vote for the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley. Here are some pledges from the four candidates who want your vote.

Laetisia Carter – Labour

Anthony Stansfeld – Conservative

Key pledges: • Support officers, communities and partner agencies. Focus on complex crime, such as domestic abuse, rape, child abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation, which is rising.

• Address the huge growth in cyber crime. Often unreported, with the frail and elderly the victims of choice for criminals.

• Proper funding for Thames Valley. I will robustly challenge the cuts to the front line that threaten and undermine our safety.

• To increase accountability and reduce bureaucracy. Develop digital reporting and maintain public access points.

• To listen to the public and ensure a stronger voice in guiding the priorities I set.

John Howson – Liberal Democrat Key pledges: • Emphasise improved detection rates – for years Thames Valley did not solve enough crimes; • Ensure support for victims of crime is funded and not cut; • Protect frontline policing including bobbies on the beat; • Work with other agencies to ensure cases are progressed to court as quickly as possible; • Consult the public, community groups and elected representatives including town and parish councils about local policing priorities; • Listen to young people who cannot vote, but need a say about both crime and policing issues; • Ensure value for money – but protect services to the public.

Since 2012 I’ve worked hard to achieve the pledges made at the last election.

During this time Thames Valley Police have managed the reduction in funding whilst improving performance.

Your priorities are my priorities • To reduce crime and drive up detection rates.

• To maintain the balance between urban and rural policing.

• To ensure that the Police budget is targeted effectively.

• To protect vulnerable people.

• To ensure the Police act firmly and fairly, using good judgement to deal with the public politely, gaining their respect and acting with integrity.

Lee Trainer – UKIP Combining a well-structured education program and increased frontline officers will be essential to delivering a promise to reduce the fear of crime and crime itself.

Tackling business crime and increasing the efforts on rural crime reduction will be a key priority of mine too. My dedication and honesty will have a positive impact on our community, for a safer community.

If elected as your Police & Crime Commissioner, I will stand up as the straight-talking voice of the people in Thames Valley and I will make sure we reduce the fear of crime by bringing back the old ‘bobby on the beat’. I am passionate about restoring trust between the community and the police force.

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On Thursday, Wokingham goes to the polls to elect new borough and parish councillors. Here, leaders from each of the local parties explain why they think you should give them your support Conservatives – Keith Baker

Green Party – John Prior

WHY should you vote Conservative?

Firstly, Conservatives across the Borough are active throughout the year and not just at election time.

We regularly communicate with residents through newsletters, letters and on the doorstep, because residents deserve continual engagement rather than a politician who only visits at election time.

This two-way feedback is a major contributor for formulating council policy. And our local Conservative teams are just that: local. Nearly all of the Conservative candidates live in the ward they are standing.

But there is a bigger picture. We recognise the Council’s money is actually your money and needs to be spent wisely on your behalf.

We also feel that we should be honest with you: we will need to make savings of £10million from the budget. But what we won’t do is put your services at risk.

You deserve councillors who are upfront with you. Will they tell you how they are going to make savings? When they promise you something have they told you how they will pay for it?

Judge us on our record: over the last six years we have saved £36.5 million without any major impact on services. Despite having to make significant savings we have maintained services and even opened a new library.

Conservatives will not only let you know our plans, but we will tell you where the money is coming from.

By voting Conservative you will know that Wokingham Borough Council is in safe hands.

THE Green Party will be standing candidates in nine Wokingham wards for the council elections.

Green Party candidates support policies that would put local people first to make Wokingham a fairer, more caring town.

We would deliver a much more sustainable development plan for Wokingham.

This would include environmental policies such as a fully integrated transport system (that balanced the needs of motorists, pedestrians, public transport and cyclists), measures to protect the environment and improved recycling.

We would campaign for an expansion of 20mph speed limits to improve road safety.

We would also work to ensure that any development plans included the affordable housing that so many local people need together with a commitment to protect and enhance green spaces and local infrastructure.

We will stand up for the public services that we all rely on.

Tom Blomley, Green Party Candidate for Shinfield South, said: “I am standing because I think Wokingham can do much, much more regarding delivering a sustainable development plan – that includes both environment concerns (waste, recycling, transport, cycling) and social justice aspects such as affordable housing.”

Vote Green Party on Thursday May 5 for principled, courageous policies and a more caring town.

Independent – Kazek Lokuciewski

Labour – Andy Croy

Liberal Democrat – Prue Bray

UKIP –Phil Cunnington

VOTING Labour is the only way to defend the Borough’s excellent primary schools from being hived off to remote Academy chains where they will be unaccountable to parents.

The Tories have promised that all primary schools will become academies but there is no evidence that this makes them better. Schools with Good or Excellent OFSTED ratings will be forced out of Wokingham Borough Council’s control.

Schools can already become an academy – not a single Wokingham primary school has done so, because there are no benefits.

This weak Tory government has backtracked on many issues such as cuts to working Tax Credits and attacks on benefits for disable people. They will back track on compulsory academisation if the right message is sent at the local elections.

Forcing schools to become academies is a top down, unwanted, unnecessary and expensive reorganisation. It is not wanted by parents, teachers and governors. I suspect it is not wanted by many local Tories, they need to speak up.

Labour introduced Academies as a way of helping failing schools. It was designed as a precision tool. The Tories have turned it into a cudgel.

They cannot bear the fact that democratically accountable local government is perfectly capable of running excellent schools.

Wokingham Labour is standing up for public education, not standing by while the Tories run amok with our schools.

MANY people feel the borough council and many councillors have become remote – seeming uninterested in the needs and views of local residents.

Residents are alarmed at the scale of development in the area; worried that the distinctive character of Wokingham is disappearing; and concerned that our schools and social services are severely under-funded.

There is only one way to get change – vote Liberal Democrat in the local elections on May 5. Only we can challenge the Conservatives.

Voting any other way, or not voting at all, is a vote for more of the same. Only a vote for the Liberal Democrats can make a difference.

But voting Lib Dem is also a positive choice.

In just the last year Lib Dem councillors have: • Lobbied the government for better funding for our local schools • Come up with better ways of working with other councils to save money and safeguard services for vulnerable children • Fought for housing that local people and their children can afford • Suggested ways to improve and widen the range of recycling in the borough • Put forward alternative ideas for Wokingham town centre that don’t involve building on green space at Elms Field • Pushed for meaningful consultation with residents • Prevented the introduction of overnight and Sunday car park charges until at least after the elections Liberal Democrats listen to our communities and fight for them. I do hope you will vote Lib Dem on Thursday 5 May.

THE Council has been made up of one party for some considerable time now and I think in order to have proper democracy locally you need to have some representation from the opposition.

Therefore I want to be able to give a voice that is representative for residents generally rather than just those who voted for Conservatives last time.

That’s the first and most important thing.

Then, if you look all the major issues such as Elms Field or the town centre regeneration or the development, especially in Norreys where I’m standing , like the Keephatch development or where the Northern Distribution Road is going then they [the Conservatives] can do whatever they like.

They will continue to be like that until people vote some other parties in.

It doesn’t mean you always necessarily have to disagree but what it means you have to different types of debate and hold them to account properly.

That’s my biggest job and locally, as far as Norreys is concerned, that’s what I want to do.

I’M NOT going to insult your intelligence by stating the obvious. That I think local school places is important, we all do.

Make impossible immeasurable promises that I can ensure that developments respect the towns heritage, make cycling safer, because individually I can’t.

I’m not going to lie looking back suggest that I built a school for 1,200 children, neglecting the real driving forces of 13,000, measly contributions from the consortium that own the land and the undermining of a parent led drive that forced a council that was dragging its heals.

I’m standing because I think the unaccountable total disconnect between pre-election promises and post election reality is clear evidence of a corrupted system. A noncorruptible system is a fair comparison of ideas and binding commitments.

If any of the other candidates are willing to match me and recall guarantee to propose and support a few common good policies then please vote for them, but you must ask them.

If they insist on maintaining the insane right to go back on everything they said to get elected, or have offered no solutions then please vote for me.

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By JOHN WAKEFIELD news@wokinghampaper.co.uk WOKINGHAM’S residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes as a hugely popular family-friendly event returns for its ninth year.

Entries are now open for this year’s Wokingham Bikeathon, an event that offers 15- and 35-mile routes through the borough, all starting and finishing in the town centre. The courses have been designed for riders of all abilities and ages to enjoy.

While the 800+ riders are exploring the beautiful countryside around Wokingham, spectactors in the town centre will be able to take part in a wide range of activities that will amaze, challenge and amuse.

These include a brand-new and thrilling Rollapaluza challenge. Static bikes pitch friends, family, colleagues or complete strangers to compete head-to-head in short, timed races that will get the excitement and adrenalin flowing whatever your age or riding ability.

In keeping with the two-wheeled theme, there will be an amazing 30-minute show from the UK’s best two wheel extreme sports entertainment team, The Extreme Mountain Bike Show. They will be astounding and inspiring riders and spectators alike.

And an essential part of any bike event is maintenance: there will be services on hand to help fix niggling bike problems before and after the race thanks to Wokingham’s very own trusted Dr Bike (aka Steve Johnson of Cycle Services).

Halfords will also be supporting the event with a stand nearby, offering additional support and advice.

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year the event attracted over 800 riders of all ages and abilities and this year organisers are hoping to attract 1000 riders. posteriors might not be up for a long ride, fear not!

Velocity Sports Cycling are also joining Bikeathon The event registration opens at 08:45 in Wokingham Town Centre with the first riders day and have the technology to map riders’ own crossing the start line at 9:15am. The riders head north out of the town centre and complete personal saddle pressure scenarios to help them either a 15 mile or 35 mile circular route finishing back in Wokingham town centre. Everyone who completes either route will receive a medal and goodie bag which has been generously get the saddle they need – something that will be sponsored by local business, Roger Duckworth Physiotherapy. Drinks stops are being useful if riding 15 or 35 miles. provided by ARC Counselling and The Physio Studio.

Stan Hetherington, who is organising the event, said: “The sheer enthusiasm of our riders Organiser Stan Hetherington said, “The Bikeathon has been an inspiration to many people over the eight years this event has been running over the past 7 years it has been running - individuals and families alike. It’s a great opportunity to get out on your bike and enjoy the countryside with friends, family and people is stunning. And this year, that enthusiasm is from across the community. The buzz at the start line, the thrill of the cycle itself and the spreading as even more local businesses are enormous sense of achievement at the finish line are all great reasons to join in! getting involved with the event.

“Local physio practice, Rodger Duckworth We are also very proud that so many of the riders take part, not just for the fun of it, but also to raise money for local and national charities through sponsorships. Riders have already Physiotherapy is our Key Event Sponsor this year entered this year who will be fundraising for local charities including Down2Us and The Link providing invaluable and generous support to the Visiting Scheme and national charities like Cancer Research and the MS Society.” event – and no doubt to any riders who may have over-exerted themselves during the ride!

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

“We are also delighted to welcome back ARC Wokingham’s very own Dr Bike, Steve Johnson of Cycle Services, will be on hand at the start to provide essential bike maintenance and bike safety checks for those who need it Counselling and The Physio Studio who will be manning our two drinks stops.

“The level of support from local organisations combined with the level of interest from riders Cyclists preparing to set off at last year’s Bikeathon – the event returns to Wokingham town centre on Sunday, June 26 and the new features running throughout the day are going to make 2016 the most diverse and best Bikeathon we have ever run.”

The event attracts riders of all ages and abilities Buchanan, Rodger Duckworth’s Road, Wokingham – will welcome and is a successful fundraiser for numerous local THIS YEAR’S lead sponsor of Wokingham Bikeathon is in-house sports massage therapists, participants who want to be in the best and national charities. were at the start and finish line in of health ahead of the event.

It’s also a fantastic opportunity to get out on Rodger Duckworth Wokingham town centre to provide Its team of specialist your bike and enjoy the countryside with friends, Physiotherapy Practice.

Members of the practice will be massage and advice for aching limbs physiotherapists can assist with family and people from across the community. and sports injuries. injuries, and also help optimise The buzz at the start line, the thrill of the cycle offering to soothe the aches of pains It was a much needed service and your performance by addressing itself and the enormous sense of achievement at of cyclists taking part in the fun day on Sunday, June 26. was part of a range of help offered to flexibility and training and an holistic the finish line are all great reasons to join in.

And that’s not all – other members Wokingham Bikeathon participants, biomechanical evaluation. n Entries for this year’s Wokingham Bikeathon of the team with their families will be including bike repairs.

For more details or to book an on Sunday, June 26 are now being accepted. taking part in the event itself.

Ahead of the brilliant day of biking, appointment, call 0118 978 6149 For more details and to sign up, log on to www. or log on to www.rdphysio.com Last year, Helen Massey and Dan the clinic – which is based in Rectory wokinghambikeathon.co.uk.

Rodger Duckworth: helping out and taking part

Sherry happy returns to Joan!

Art at Spencers Wood AN ART exhibition featuring works by local artists will take place in Spencers Wood next weekend.

This year is the 10th anniversary of the Art For All exhibition and the display includes ceramics and other crafts.

It takes place at St Michael’s Church on Saturday, May 7 from 10am to 4pm.

Entry is free, and the church’s cafe will be open serving refreshments.

For more details, call 0118 988 3366 or email id.clarke.mays@btinternet.com

Model railway show

Joan Dimmock celebrated her 101st birthday with family, friends and care staff at Lord Harris Court care home

A GLASS of sherry is the key to a long life, according to one Sindlesham resident who recently celebrated her 101st birthday., writes Gemma Davidson Joan Dimmock celebrated the milestone birthday on March 18 with close family, friends and staff at the Lord Harris Court, in Mole Road, where she lives.

She enjoyed chocolates, cake and reading her many birthday cards while her guests sang Happy Birthday.

Born in London during the height of the First World War in 1915, Joan was the only child to her parents, and married her husband John in July 1944.

The couple went on to have two children, Rosemary and Peter, three grandsons and one great grandchild.

When asked what the secret to a long and healthy life was, Joan said: “A nice glass of sherry.”

MODEL railway fans will be able to enjoy a new exhibition taking place later this month.

The Loddon Vale Model Railway Club will be at Swallowfield Parish Hall showcasing several rail layouts, including one that children can operate.

The event takes place from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday, May 7. Entry is £4 for adults, £2 for children and £9 for families.

There is free parking on site and full disabled access.

For more details: log on to www.LVMRC.co.uk.

Thieves target garage A GARAGE was targeted in an attempted break-in last weekend.

Overnight Saturday into Sunday, someone attempted to force a garage door in Langdale Gardens by smashing it and trying to lift it.

The garage was in a block near a house, but the offenders were unable to get in.

Anyone with any information which may be helpful to police should call 101.

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scourge of sex crime?

NEWS that sexual crime in the borough has risen by 34% in a year is sobering.

However you look at the figures any rise in crime is never a welcome piece of news. But sexual crime is especially distressing. It is also very difficult to talk about – a hangover from our Victorian values.

Sex should be something that is enjoyed by consenting adults. Its very nature means that it is an intimate act for pleasure.

If someone’s body is violated, however innocently, it leaves more than just a physical scar – the mental trauma can last for years and ruin intimate relationships in the future.

Thames Valley Police should be congratulated for being honest with the sad increase in these figures.

The question is how do we bring them down and make our borough a safer place.

Justice at last for the 96

THERE has been relief for many this week as the Hillsborough inquest finally revealed its verdict.

The disaster that killed 96 people wanting to watch a game of football in 1989 was caused not by hooligans but by police mistakes.

It has been upsetting that the awful events in Sheffield was attributed to fans by irresponsible newspapers. That is simply not on.

We’re pleased that justice has at last been done.

CHURCH NOTES

Better together or alone?

WILL Wokingham still be Wokingham after all of these new houses have been built?

How do we fund the things society decides it needs, from financial support to the poorest among us to the Health Service? Who should we welcome into the country from across the world?

Is Britain better alone or as part of a European Community?

National conversation at the moment is full of arguments which come together around questions of community, interdependence, belonging. The world is changing rapidly. We face new questions (brought on by the World Wide Web, by ease of travel, by being part of a global community) which are becoming more and more pronounced as the century ticks on.

At the heart of all of these discussions, disagreements and debates is, I would argue, a core question: are our traditions, values and way of life confident and secure enough to flourish in this changing world? How we answer that question then dictates how we respond to the particular questions posed by the changing environment we live in.

One that is particularly important at the moment is Wokingham’s response to the Syrian refugee crisis. There was originally a huge and instinctive outpouring of concern and generosity because people were shocked by what they saw on the news or on their holidays and felt that they had to do something.

Two examples of this would be the amazing work done by the Gossip Girls, and by Richard Smith of All Saints Church, sending shoes to the camps in Northern France.

Since then the Borough Council has set up a Group made up of people from the local community, professionals with particular insights, Councillors and Council staff to work together to welcome the refugees the Government have asked Wokingham to take from refugee camps around Syria. The Group is looking at both their practical needs and how to make them feel part of the community here.

Can our community cope with new people moving into the area, whether arriving in a removal van from West London or carrying a suitcase containing all of their worldly goods from Lebanon?

Yes. Can our shared values of liberal democracy, of individuals flourishing in a welcoming community, withstand change?

Absolutely- and emerge the stronger because of the new life and strength we give them by treasuring and enacting the British values we share and which are so attractive and affirming.

Father Richard Lamey is rector of St Paul’s Church in Reading Road, Wokingham

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Elms Field: it’s not graffiti, it’s street art When the street artist Pistol organised the displays on the hoardings on Elms Field last August Bank Holiday I thought this was a cheery addition to the art scene in Wokingham.

Blank hoardings were enlivened with many witty graphics which made the walk to the station so much better. Artists had come in from as far as Amsterdam that weekend and at their own cost had provided the stencils and cans for the purpose of showing off their art.

I was therefore concerned when I saw the two lads covering this with mindless tagging a couple of weeks back and rang the police to see what the situation was.

They told me that Wokingham Borough Council had designated the hoardings as a Graffiti Zone so that it was available for anyone so inclined to put up their own graffiti.

So I guess the question is, what do we consider “Art”?

Personally I hope that Wokingham Borough Council encourage Pistol to come back this summer and organise another event with some new street art.

It will be the last chance to brighten up Wellington Road before Elms Field becomes seriously boring with supermarkets, houses and hotels.

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An open letter to UllaKarin Clark I am a lifelong Tory voter (aged 74) and have made a written promise to Prue Bray, Liberal, that I would give the Liberals my vote if they could do anything to stop the regeneration of Elms Park/Field.

We do not need another supermarket, hotel, car park etc etc. We do not need to destroy all the very few green spaces left. Elms Field is a beautiful space for children and adults alike, and I have enjoyed many outdoor events like film shows etc on the field.

You are now using the tennis courts for a car park.

As a resident of Wokingham since the 1960s, when there was a market, a Heelas, a proper ironmongers, I weep at the desecration of the wonderful market town Wokingham once was. I am not an” oldie” who does not go with the times, as I can see and use many of the wonderful advances of the 21st Century.

If before the election you can promise to stop this massacre of Elms Field/Park, the Conservatives can have my vote.

If like last year there were only 21 votes between the winning parties, my vote is very important indeed , (as it is in the forthcoming Yes or No vote).

Feeling in Wokingham is very strong regarding Elms

Artwork on the hoardings on Elms Field is street art, not grafitti says one correspondent

Field and I think this issue, albeit a local one, could certainly lose the Conservatives the seat.

Francine Twitchett, Wokingham

Wokingham and Emmbrook FC. Michael and Jack Lamb wish all the [best] for the future, Michael Lamb, Via Facebook

Mack’s the lad for litter picking

School places day

On Facebook, you were pleased with the news that a Wokingham hairdresser, Mack Zeinedin, is cleaning up litter outside his store. Our story attracted lots of likes and these comments: n I walk the same route every day of the week and pick up a can of sugar caffeine and accompanying junk food in the same place every day (about half way between Tesco and Cyber house) I’m literally picking up one persons mess. Point being... probably 200 other people walk past it every day on their way to somewhere with a bin.. and don’t.

Kazek Lokuciewski, via Facebook n We need more litter bins Louise Brown, via Facebook

School places were announced last week and there were some happy parents n First choice for my son and he will be joining his sister at St Teresa - very pleased for my munchkins Blessing Godfree, via Facebook n I bet lots of you were up early and checking your emails. I hope you got the school you were hoping for!

Denise Frewin, via Facebook

On Sumas bosses standing down Last week, we broke the news that Dan Bateman and Matt Eggleston have left Wokingham and Emmbrook FC after the club’s relegation from the Hellenic Premier League. n Sad to see Dan and Matt go. They both done well for

Protect animals from airguns Many dogs, cats including other animals and birds are being killed by airguns and crossbows.

If people can not stand up and press the Home Secretary Theresa May or their own MP to bring in tougher laws on these deadly weapons then please report when you see or hear this happening , mistreated, neglected, injured or distreased animals .

Call the RSPCA’s 24 hour help cruelty line on 0300 1234 999.

Sadly, the RSPCA have no powers of arrest.

Victor Rones, Bracknell

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Dealing with dampness in your rented home Dampness caused by condensation is a common problem which many experience when renting accommodation

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ONDENSATION dampness generally happens when a property can’t deal with normal levels of water vapour because of a lack of insulation, ventilation or heating, or a combination of all of these things.

The excess moisture settles on cold surfaces. It can occur anywhere on a wall. It may form at the base, or from top to bottom. It can result in mould growth, damage to furniture and belongings and in some cases mite infestation.

There are other types of dampness as well as condensation dampness. These include rising damp, penetrating damp and construction damp.

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make your landlord responsible for dealing with dampness. For example, if the agreement says your landlord is responsible for keeping your home ‘fit to live in’ or ‘in good condition’. That sort of term may be broken if there’s dampness and mould growth.

If there’s no express term in your tenancy agreement your landlord may still be responsible under an implied term. There’s an important term implied into tenancy agreements which says that a landlord is responsible for keeping a number of things in repair. This means that your landlord is likely to be responsible for dealing with condensation dampness where it’s caused by an underlying disrepair problem that they’re responsible for.

For example; your heating isn’t working; there isn’t enough ventilation, for example, your windows won’t open or there’s an excess of water vapour in your home because of another type of

damp problem, such as rising damp.

Also, where the effects of condensation dampness can be shown to have caused disrepair, for example, it has caused window frames to rot or has damaged plasterwork, the landlord is likely to be responsible. You need to make your landlord aware as they only become responsible for repairing a problem when they know about it.

If your home has condensation dampness then how you use your home is important. Some day-today things that you do could make it difficult to show that your landlord is responsible.

The following things can create extra moisture or reduce ventilation; use of portable gas or paraffin heaters – these heaters put a lot of moisture into the air so you should try to avoid using them; drying wet clothes on heaters – it’s best to dry clothes outside or in the bathroom with the door closed and the window open or fan on; using a tumble dryer

with no outside vent – unless a tumble dryer is a self-condensing type, it should be vented to the outside; blocking ventilation – for example, covering air vents, closing ventilators and switching off or disabling fans. Ventilation is needed in your home to get rid of moisture.

If you’ve reported problems with damp to your landlord and they haven’t done anything about it, there is action that you can take. In some cases, a private landlord may decide to evict a tenant rather than do repair work. Make sure you know whether you’re at risk of eviction before taking action. If you are in this situation, you should seek advice, for example, from your local Citizens Advice. n You can get help, information and advice from your local Citizens Advice or visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk or contact Citizens Advice Wokingham at Second Floor, Waterford House, Erftstadt Court, Wokingham RG40 2YF. Tel: 03444 111 306. email: public@wokingham-cab.org.uk

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PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Celebrating your photography

Nellie Williams www.nelliepompoms.co.uk Reader Jean Vaughan enjoyed walking through Joel Park earlier this week as the bluebells were in full bloom, a reminder that spring is here – despite the snow showers this week.

Thanks for sharing this fantastic picture Jean.

We love to showcase your photos in our Picture of the Week feature. If you have a picture – landscape in format, not portrait – email it to news@ wokinghampaper. co.uk. Pictures should be hi-res, landscape, 300dpi and taken by yourself, preferably within the Wokingham borough.

The sport continues this weekend with Laree and a schoolfriend taking part in the Fruit Shoot Mini Mudder over in Henley, having spoken to friends whose children did it last year it looks great fun and they are looking forward to getting muddy. It’s all for a good cause and they are raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

I can appreciate you may have many requests from people looking for sponsors but here’s the link just incase you feel like sponsoring her (www.justgiving.com/Lara-Williams9). Washing machine on standby and hose by the front door for when she returns home!

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far from trowels and toothbrushes in the early phases, when mattocks and shovels are used.

Other staff, including administrator Laurie Greenaway and project officer James McNicollNorbury were on hand to run the metal detecting experience for younger visitors and explain the mainly pottery and stoneware fragments on display, as well as answer visitor questions throughout the day.

As a member of the Hatch Farm Residents Liaison Group, I’d kept my word and worn my high-vis jacket and safety wellies when making a visit to site. As I was to find from the entry briefing, visitors were advised to ask questions of “anyone in a high-vis jacket”. And I was too, although on a couple of occasions I had to explain that I was a member of the local residents group as I frantically signalled and was then rescued by someone who knew what they were really talking about.

However, when it came to some of the objects that younger visitors were finding with the metal detector, I identified a broken tine from a spike harrow and a more modern clasp from a belt, but was stumped as to one lump of corroded steel which James identified as coming from a paring knife. Although these were somewhat less than a century old, they were real “finds” and at least one young man went home very happy with his discoveries.

Earlier on in the day, there’d been the usual worries that having done all the work, would we get as many as 30 visitors? But by the end of the afternoon, Simon Wakerley, Bovis’ regional build director, said: “I am very happy with the amount of people who turned up. We were unsure of how many would turn up throughout the day so we’re delighted to have in excess of 250! I was particularly pleased that so many families chose to take up our invitation and showed great interest in the site’s past history.”

Terry Tedder, regional managing director for Bovis Homes Thames Valley, added: “The event was a great success, we had promised the residents’ liaison group that we would undertake

I have to start this week’s column by mentioning the brilliant win by the Wokingham & Emmbrook Girls U15 team who won the Berkshire County Girls Football League at the Cup Final in Thatcham on Saturday.

Mook wasn’t playing on account of her ACL injury but she was there with her team and offered encouragement and praise throughout the game.

Laree and I were the other side by the cheesy chips and I will admit that yes I did have a hay fever moment and was thrilled with the win. The girls played majestically and their teamwork and ball skills was outstanding.

Praise must also go to Stuart their coach who is retiring at the end of the season and their loyalty towards him and his dedication was rewarded with not only the cup but a birthday cake and presents that the girls had organised between them.

I am so proud of my girls and their dedication to football, not only are they are keeping fit but they are screen free, outside, learning a sport and discipline, they’re working as part of a team and they’re happy. What more could you hope for?

If your girls are interested in joining a team then I know that Wokingham and Emmbrook Girls U11s and U15s are looking for more players so please do get in touch.

Mini Mudder

TONY JOHNSON UNDAY this week saw an Open Day from 10am to 3pm down at Hatch Farm when the developers’ archaeologists invited neighbours and local residents to come along and see what they’d found.

Senior staff from Bovis Homes, one of the two developers of the site, were also on hand to explore the dig and chat with residents.

As all archaeological research is groundbreaking, down on site the Thames Valley Archaeological Services team are having the whip cracked to get on with the job; as real life Dr Ford (Steve not Harrison) directs the work. There’s no “X” on the ground saying dig here, so they can’t exactly be “Spaders of the Crossed Mark”.

So the fencing that now surrounds much of the site was opened up and TVAS project co-ordinator Danielle Milbank gave visitors a warm and friendly greeting along with a health and safety briefing, before directing them over to the far side where display boards and exhibit tables had been set up.

The boards gave an overview of the vicinity as well as of the large area of Hatch Farm where surface soil has been cleared away for detailed explorations. There were overhead photos, a sketch map of findings to date, together with a helpful time line to put things into context.

Dr Ford commented that “the site was partly of Iron Age and partly of Roman date and it was occupied for a period of some 700 years from around 400 BC to the mid 300’s AD. However, like many other Roman sites in the area, it’s a mystery as to why it went out of use before the end of the Roman period circa 410AD”.

Taking a “day off” from his usual work, archaeological officer Peter Banks donned the “tour guide” beanie hat and was taking visitor groups around the site, pointing out the locations of the enclosures, ditches and round houses, while explaining the significance of the remains.

Meanwhile, archaeological officers Cosmo Bacon from Maidenhead and Jesse Coxey from British Columbia in Canada were on hand to give a live demonstration that archaeology is very

Winning the cup

this day when the archaeological was at an appropriate stage; it is always good when the community has the chance to investigate the history of their area and we are very happy with the positive feedback we received at the site. It was especially gratifying to have some really great conversations with members of the community and the chance to build relationships with our neighbours.”

Having worked as a member of the Residents Group for over a year, my opinion on all this is simple: Excellent day. Thank you to one and all.

Promise delivered.

Talking rubbish …

I’M INDEBTED to the eagle-eyed reader who spotted the missing word in last week’s “Talking Rubbish?” article. I should have used “food related waste” as shorthand for the containers, tins and plastic bottles that used to contain food or drink and which Wokingham Borough Council points out are recyclable, whereas the food itself isn’t part of WBC’s recycling scheme.

As the article suggested, it’s better to wash out rubbish first then drop clean rubbish into the black rubbish boxes. Once a week take the rubbish boxes out to the street for rubbish collection, ensuring that your rubbish doesn’t attract vermin and other rubbish.

But if the rubbish boxes weren’t rubbish boxes, they’d not collect water in them that can go all over your shoes and clothes.

For those interested in reading the rules, regulations and advice notes for WBC’s recycling scheme, there are pages and pages about this topic on the WBC website, but please don’t print them – otherwise they’d end up being rubbish too.

Meanwhile, over in Henley-on-Thames where Council Tax is 1% to 7% higher, their recycling scheme does accept food, glass, batteries, small electrical items and textiles. All these can be placed in wheelie bins that are easy to put out and which have lids that don’t let water get in.

Clearly a posher rubbish scheme.

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Wokingham Decor Last week I pretended to make a start on painting the fences - oh my word how dull is that? I have got to the age of 47 and have never painted fences before so it was a steep learning curve, but thankfully made easier by the brilliant and helpful staff at Wokingham Decor in Peach Street.

I’m not joking when I say you can get everything in that shop and if they don’t have it in stock they will order it for you and it arrives the next day. What’s more they’re local and independent.

I always end up buying things I didn’t think I needed but am happy with them nonetheless. Having picked up some silver cutlery on one of my adventures I set about cleaning it. That was time consuming and I lost the will to live. Then I saw a jar of silver polish that cutlery fits into and I got them all clean in minutes with not much effort.

I also picked up a bottle of white vinegar which has been a godsend as I continued with my spring cleaning. I am really getting into the tried and tested methods of housekeeping and regularly dip into my new book Forgotten Ways for Modern Days, which has kitchen cures and household lore for a natural home and garden.

Getting ready for summer Speaking of finds and adventures I nipped into the Age Concern shop which has a new home on Molly Millars Lane, where I picked up a sideboard style cupboard which is going to be painted and will be the new home for all the towels.

I don’t know about you but we don’t have much fitted storage in our house and I am always moving things around to accommodate everything, it also keeps everyone on their toes. Ah yes toes, those previously hidden away little things that are starting to poke out ready for summer. I wish I could concentrate and paint my own toes without going over the edge but thankfully Jacqueline at Gilding the Lily on Barkham Road is on hand to paint my toenails, worth a visit.

While I’m on the subject of pampering I recently nipped into Honey B on Meadow Road where Molly was the angel with the scissors and transformed my mop into a style that is easy to maintain.

Soon I won’t recognise myself!

Books and birthday cake Among all of this painting and pampering I have also reviewed In The Shadows by Tara Lyons – crikey and blimey, what a read. If you’re into psychological thrillers then this is a good one.

I don’t have a chosen genre for reading but I do alternate so now I am reading Before I Met You by the very talented Jojo Moyes.

Oh and I have also been adding chapters to my own book, have been whipping up feasts for the family, planning an 18th birthday party, ferried the children around, walked the dog, done lots of work and all those other things that keeps me busy. We’re all looking forward to a three-day weekend and as it’s Big Welsh’s birthday there will be cake. Have a great weekend and week ahead.

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Wokingham people Woodley honours its citizens’ best Winners: The Woodley Citizens Awards were presented by town mayor Cllr Dave Mills (centre) to, from left, Gloria Reeves, John Gill, Marie Gorman, Marguerite Risby, Janet and Joe Daniels, Below: Debbie and Daren Cornish with Alan Cornish’s granddaughter, Mia celebrate the renaming of the theatre

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WANTED to complain about the absurdity of involving the police and courts when parents leave children unattended for short periods in ‘safe’ circumstances.

Following a recent incident, however, I decided instead to confess that I buy the cheapest new tyres for our family car.

They are new, branded and come from recognised centres but only cost around £55 fitted. Furthermore, because I don’t drive long distances I can usually make them last for the legally acceptable lifetime which I think is around four years.

After this the rubber starts to decay with age and you shouldn’t drive on them.

The other day however I questioned my penny-pinching, tyre-preserving behaviour after a near death experience.

I was overtaking a convoy of lorries on the M4 when one of the tyres punctured. I temporarily lost control of the steering but managed to park safely on the hard shoulder where I saw, to my horror, a smoking and badly damaged tyre.

There I was, shaking with the jitters as juggernauts sped past causing the car, which was now precariously perched on a jack, to sway disconcertingly on a single point of support.

It was only when I visited a tyre centre that the fitter pointed out to me that I had run over a nail but hadn’t noticed it. Closer inspection of the other tyres revealed one of the others had a nail driven into it between the wall and the tread – another disaster waiting to happen.

I promised myself I would inspect the tyres more frequently but how many of us do this every time we set out on a journey?

I was berating myself for irresponsibility buying cheap tyres but subsequently realised that if I had purchased more expensive ones there is little protection against hidden faults such as embedded nails.

High speed

Even if a tyre is correctly inflated at the beginning of a long journey the ensuing slow puncture can lead to the tyre disintegrating at high speed. This is what is meant by an ‘accident’ which does not apply to collisions caused by deliberate neglect or irresponsible driving.

Curiously, on the way home we were held up for an hour or more by a major traffic ‘accident’. I do not know the cause. As traffic began to move we eventually drove past the incident giving us time for “rubber-necking”. I saw two seriously damaged cars – one having landed on its roof.

“It could have been us” I thought.

Later on and some miles down the motorway when normal driving conditions had been restored cars were passing us on the outside and inside of the congested middle lane. Two overtaking cars ahead of me simultaneously switched from the fast and slow lanes narrowly missing each other in the middle as we approached the slip road for Wokingham.

Despite the realisation that I had escaped a potential catastrophe the disturbing realisation is that before too long I shall be driving down the fast lane to minimise the journey times.

Is my life only worth a few saved minutes or is there some other, unobserved fault, in my character that prevents me tootling at a safer 60 mph along the ‘slow lane?

Please send your prognosis to letters@wokinghampaper.co.uk TOM SMITH @WRYLIFEtomsmith

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IX fantastic people from Woodley have been recognised for the work they do to make the town better.

Last Friday, Woodley Town Mayor, Cllr Dave Mills, presented Citizens’ Awards to the special ones at a reception in the Oakwood Centre.

The awards had been made to people who have made a difference to members of the community by the giving of their time and effort on behalf of others.

This year the awards were made to:

Joe and Janet Daniels

The couple are a great support to parishioners at St John the Bosco Church, visiting elderly and disabled members of the congregation who can no longer get to church and running errands such as shopping and collecting prescriptions.

Both Joe and Janet help set up events at the church and Joe acts as a volunteer caretaker there.

They were very active in the local Scouts group and accompanied the group on camping trips abroad.

Joe uses his engineering skills to help out repairing cars without expecting any payment in return and they both find time to help anyone who needs their support.

John Gill and Marie Gorman

The pair have both been organising holidays for people with disabilities or those who are ill or extremely lonely for over 30 years using specially adapted Jumbulances from the New Jumbulance Trust.

They both recruit volunteers to accompany people on the trips and, to keep costs down, raise funds

through Bridge Drives and finding sponsors. Their excursions have included Lourdes, Austria, France and Holland. In receiving their awards they made a plea for volunteers who could ski to help out on a future trip they have planned.

Gloria Reeves

She has undertaken an incredible amount of fundraising over many years, raising thousands for charities including RNLI, Air Ambulance, Royal Berkshire Hospital Baby Premature Unit, local hospices and Jumbulance holidays. Her fundraising has included a sky dive and playing 100 holes of golf over 11 hours.

Gloria is also an active Woodley Adopt A Street participant, where volunteers regularly litter pick their local area. Gloria’s work in the community was recognised by her receiving a British Empire Medal in 2015.

VOLUNTEER CORNER n The ASD Family Help charity is a ‘User Led’ independent and voluntary group that offers free support and advice to individuals on the autistic spectrum, their parents, carers and professionals within Wokingham borough.

They are looking for several volunteers and some of the groups they hold; a volunteer to help at their weekly Monday coffee morning (excluding bank holidays) 10.15am-12.15pm at the Woodley Airfield Youth & Community Centre.

Duties include taking orders for drinks and light refreshments, making hot and cold drinks for our members, collecting the plates and cups and doing the washing and drying up. They are also looking for volunteers to be positive role models to the their Teen Club @ ‘Our House’ Emmbrook, first and third Wednesday in

She has been volunteering with the Link Visiting Scheme for over five years.

The scheme organises volunteers to support older people who feel lonely and isolated through visiting and a variety of activities.

Marguerite has befriended three local people and spends time visiting and helping them on outings.

She helped one gentleman get to his allotment by arranging a tricycle for his use and another by accompanying him to watch Reading FC. Marguerite also helps organise a monthly Pie and Pint Club and is always there to help with set up events as well as mentoring and supporting other volunteers. She also finds time to volunteer with the Woodley Adopt A Street Project.

Alan Cornish

The evening’s events also included a ceremony to rename the Oakwood Centre’s 100 seat theatre in memory of Alan Cornish who died last year and was a founder member of Starmaker, a local theatre company for young people.

His children, Debbie and Daren Cornish, cut the ribbon to mark the new Alan Cornish Theatre and said they were absolutely delighted that their Dad was being remembered in this way.

David Parsonson, a co-founder of the theatre company, described their early days and the key role that Alan had played in the development of performing arts locally.

With Helena Badger the month, term time only, 4.15-6.45pm.

They also run a Martial Arts group 6.45pm-8.15pm every Friday, term time only, at Finchampstead Baptist Church.

A volunteer is needed to help on a oneto-one basis or as part of the group, all within the main activity alongside staff.

No experience necessary just a willingness to be actively involved and get stuck in with children and young people aged 5-18.

They also need help with their website design, so they would like to hear from a volunteer with skills and experience in this area. If you are interested in any of these, please contact us. n Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) aims to contribute to securing a safe society by reducing the incidence of

death, injury and damage to property from fire and other emergencies.

They are looking to take on some new volunteers to be based at the Wokingham Fire station. Community Engagement Volunteers are required to operate as part of a volunteering group delivering Home Fire Safety Checks to vulnerable people in the community.

This role helps people live independently and safely in their own homes. Once the volunteers are trained, they can offer advice on how to keep the home safe and install smoke alarms to some of the most at risk members of the local Wokingham Community.

The commitment can be determined by the wants and needs of the volunteer.

The volunteer will need to have access to their own transport and be willing to

undertake training and a DBS (police check.) n The Wokingham Volunteer Centre is holding a brand new event, the Earley & Woodley Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Saturday, May 28, at the Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley RG5 4JZ, from 10am-1.30pm.

It’s a free event open to public to drop in where you will be able to meet over 20 local organisations. We look forward to seeing you there.

These are just three 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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Darkness The group of residents told me the light situation in the bathrooms is better than before however some people are still being left in darkness. The residents were keen to stress they were not complaining and did not want to make a fuss.

It struck me how businesses in the retail industry are desperate for customer feedback in order to improve products and services, they actively seek it out as their profits depend upon keeping the customer happy.

Yet the care industry does not seem so well equipped to handle or respond to consumer feedback.

Some care organisations can take customer feedback as criticism.

Is this why our care system is stretched? If patient or service user feedback is not encouraged, how do care organisations respond to changing customer needs?

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Healthwatch is unique in that its sole purpose is to understand the needs, experiences and concerns of Wokingham Borough residents who use health and social care services and to speak out on their behalf.

At a flu clinic in Woodley I met some residents from Alexandra Place Extra Care Housing scheme.

Healthwatch had visited a year earlier to hear the voice of these residents and took away an issue about the motion sensor lights in the bathrooms switching themselves off, plunging people sitting on the toilet or in the shower into complete darkness. You can imagine the potential danger this could cause!

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In the final part of his fascinating series, PETER SHILHAM looks at how the First World War affected one family in Embrook, moves on to the role the cricket club played in This weekthen MikE ChuRChER reviews village life, leadingRemembers the presentarticles day and the importance of the the Wokingham village hall … and runs out of time, thanks to a theft of the past four months and discusses splendidly equipped: staircases, hand HEof considerable historywhich of sport contributed some the factors rail, electric light, water supply (hot and (mainly football and cricket) to the making of Wokingham and itsall the conveniences of a modern cold), preceded the use of the ground at environment. mansion, beds; in some, glass panelled Lowther Road.

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The Embrook Club had VER theCricket past months the been started inWokingham the summerRemembers of 1889 using Mr page has Grundsey’s field: subscription 1/-;picture Captain been providing an early – Seth Houlton. of how a small market town and a Later Mr Ford and Sons, operated few villages on the edge of awho forest is today aranked traction engine works in King St as one of the country’s leading opposite the Pheasant Public House, at communities.

Winnersh Farmreligion, and then the sitetransport, in Old Education, industry, Forest – now national Hewden politics Plant Hire socialRoad structures, and– made a field available for their use. local government are all important The Football Club lost a valuable pieces in building the great Wokingham member in 1905 on the death of of Frederick jigsaw. Here now is a summary our Charles Potter at Heideas was on contributions to the dateage andofa21. few athe sonnext of Charles and Fanny Potter who round of articles. were to lose three of their sons in The Education, Education, Great War. A valued member of the Cricket Club Education wasToday’s George Wokingham Forge who was killed in as is renowned action August 1916centres fightingofwith the one ofinthe country’s excellence Royal Berkshirethis Regiment. for education; is partly due to strong In hisperformance last letter home a school and he thewrote motivated graphic the fighting parentsdescription who live inof one ofsevere the most inhighly whicheducated his battalion was concerned a communities in the UK. fewIfdays before. we look into the history of He said: “It was hellish.

Wokingham’s schools we We can were see rushed down from our usual down how education is woven intoline, its DNA. farther by motor-lorries.

Several Prior tosouth, the Great War, Wokingham divisions had triedbyand failed to take ( – ), was surrounded manor houses and and the losses were heavy.

We succeeded; members of the landed gentry who not only captured the wanted to be closeit,tobut thedrove levers ofHuns power; out, androyal consolidated it. The Anzacs, i.e. the households of Windsor. being our right, connected up with us.

In on turn these upper echelons “It is awful to see the number of dead possessed a serious sense of duty about, we are nottoable to bury and a and responsibility ensure theirthem.

The bombarding was hellish community received at leastbeyond a basic description.

As soon as we gained education. Wokingham also had athe trench, theprofessional Hun did notclass, stop to greet us, powerful a strong though got the(including bayonet. They cried churchmany community the non‘Mercy Kamerad.’ conformists) and together they shared “We bombed them with their a strong belief in the out importance of own bombs.

In one place the machine gunner teaching. wasThe tiedresult to hiswas gunwith and the o’ nine the cat skills, the tails was very much in evidence.

The motivation and the finance available, slaughter was terrible, barricades and there developed a culture of education bomb-stops beingstrong built with theday.

German which still holds to this dead.

Wokingham transport “A modern battlefield cannot be Transport is probably theofsingle described, for it is one mass churnedmost important factor in Wokingham’s up earth, timber and trees and small arms development, by the hundred.in both its rail and road systems.

“The Hun is a wonderfully scientific Future will lookaat the of fighter.

Thearticles dug-outs were work introduction of the railways and the art – over 40 feet deep in some places,

doors, on floor, major carpets impact they had tapestries on the town and on sides; quite like an we have already madeauctioneers a start with the advertisement, it? They road system byisn’t mapping outwere the course of splendidly constructed, well connected the old Forest Road. up with and corridors.

Whiletunnels the building of the M4 had a “We had to destroy as we could major influence on thesome introduction of the not thebusinesses blighters out; so we emptied highget tech which now surround some tubs of kerosene down which them and Wokingham, it is the A329M threw lighted torch in and waited at in 1975a cut off the Forest Road and its the entrance with bayonets. had natural connections betweenThey Emmbrook enormous quantities of kerosene in tanks and the villages of Hurst and Binfield.

The and ready for their ‘flumenwerfers’ lovedrums and hate relationship with our rail but did not waittotothis useday! them and andthey roads continue bolted. We lost very few in the actual Wokingham’s charge – most of our military casualties were from the heavy shelling. heritage “They counter attacked many As 2015 is the bi-centenary of times the but failed to shift us, and have we handed Battle of Waterloo, there been aover intact to of a well known Regular Division number articles commemorating this after doneevent. seven days and eight worldhaving changing nights’ fighting a The consecutive area has always beenwithout noted for change. its contribution to the nation’s military “What was the German dressing capability, with Arborfield’s REME, station a splendidly equipped RFA andwas Remount connections andplace, the with specialand surgical appliances of all Sandhurst Wellington Colleges the most very modern invention, operation situated nearby. tables of the many sorts, special apparatus Even Duke of Wellington took to for treating different wounds, living in Stratfield Saye, whichpowerful today is lights, allminutes specially constructed in the only 30 away from Wokingham’s bowels of the earth; light railways town centre. running in and out for conveyance of Wokingham’s supplies and stretcher cases, an in and benefactor culture out way; every modern arrangement was The area around Wokingham was there. surrounded by many remarkable “Nearby, connected by a sub-terranean individuals they wereattached instrumental passage, wasand a mortuary, to in building thea much infrastructure which was sort ofneeded crematorium, the which underpinned establishment of stench of which wasthe awful. a strong “Whencommunity. captured the place was empty We will later be tellingwho the story the except for some patients were of nude, Walter been family to having inand the their act ofcontributions being bandaged the building of the Wokingham butdesertion in April and dressed at time of the first issue, our we told storywe of the of theweekly staff. When boysthe arrived much loved Arthur Hill, the 6th Marquess promptly made it our advanced dressingof Downshire. station.

Although one of legion.

Britain’s wealthiest “Souvenirs were landowners, Arthur Hill doubled asof the “Helmets were plentiful – many our chiefare of carrying the local them Fire Brigade and was a lads now; revolvers, major financial contributor this part of pistols, hats, short bayonetsto and various Wokingham’s public services. other things were annexed for souvenirs.

Later articles the Sir Douglas Haig will wasillustrate more than pleased demise these great manors andalso their and sentofspecial congratulations; incumbent social system other commanders, etc.. and the rise of

Scene to many happy events including a senior citizen’s Christmas lunch, the old Emmbrook Village Hall was a focal point for the village. It even won Berkshire’s Best Run Village Hall contest in 1990 and 1993.

However, the original hall had to be replaced in 1987.

A clock, thought to date back to 1856, was stolen from the hall in the year 2000.

“Although the Territorial and Voluntary lucid, but he announced that Embrook’s inhabitants would no longer be system has been killed, I think we can subservient to anyone. now, if never before, say we have justified “The arrival of a somewhat human our existence as soldiers as well as mare, designated the Mayor-elect of ornaments.

No fewer thanviewed seven from well-Wellington Wokingham Railway Station Road looking towards St Pauls Church.

Embrook, apparently influenced the known fighting Divisions failed to take historians, Sarah Huxford, also took its replacement: local government.

Mayor Wokingham, forbattlefields he granted the town that we succeeded in capturing. us on a of journey to the old Wokingham’s wild side them their Charter of Freedom.

The “Many good lads died a glorious death; in search of their graves. This story Before we believe too decorations, much in the idea Mayor (or Mayor-elect) seemed overjoyed many, no doubt, will get and reflects only a microcosm of the losses that Wokingham’s development a but at the result of the negotiations, and the many were won which were notwas seen; around the county of Berkshire, but solidlyofsedate May’snow article formation of Embrook’sofcorporation those us leftexperience, are ready again for affirms the importance the wars inwill the told the story of the rioting in the town be looked for with lively anticipation.” another smash.” development of our local character. centre during the time of the 1857 General In the procession of vehicles, third Election.

Wokingham and prize in the tableaux was taken by Mr R IN CELEBRATION of winning the Maker SuchClub events were the a common sight in Giles and Embrook Cricket Club.

Cricket in 1931, Emmbrook the Royal Forest the town andheld thisashort and battle Cricket Club dinner atbloody The Bush Looking at today’s community, it is between the Whigs and the Tories also IN 1977 the ownership the rural land and Hotel, Wokingham. difficult to visualise justofhow the highlighted the Bushthe andClub, Rosethe hotels in village hall in Emmbrook passed In congratulating Mayor area once was and in part Road explains the to Market Place the headquarters Wokingham Townrelationship Council when it was referred to theasvillage of Embrookof asthese sometimes fragile between feral groups. soldold byand the new Diocesan Trusteesfew (Oxford ) atwo growing place. He could remember the Wokingham; Thethe story was was also outside able to reflect Ltd for permission when village the town areas in£5,500 the UKafter haveplanning witnessed such upon the national scene and the corrupt had been granted to the of Wokingham.

Now, he said, it was a extraordinary growth andowners changefor in the the nature ofpart general elections before erection houses. concrete of the town and hadthe a great profile of of itsfour population. introduction The sale did not proceedhistory smoothly, future beforeof it.the private ballot.

Although Wokingham’s Future will include however, since January The Cuparticles was displayed withfurther medals has alwaysbecause been intertwined with1888 part talescricket of anarchy and revelry thisinold of the land had been tenanted from H & the surrounding villages by providing and bat round a blue in cloth the market town.

Simonds Ltd for (later Courage Brewery aGmarket place agricultural and window of the general store opposite commercial it wasCottage also a Forest Wokingham at War who owned produce, The Thatched (now The Thatched Cottage for several weeks Town. termEmmbrook ‘forest’ didInn)). not mean a There watershedand moments in Inn knownThe as The (now the are hairdressers Emmbrook cluster trees, but a system of laws history which mark the moment of great Thisof was to accommodate the ironlaid respectively). down by royalty for the protection change in a society and thetoGreat War of building (which became known as of the Emmbrook contributed the town’s their hunting grounds.

1914-1918 is oneCarnival such time. tin tabernacle) bought by auction in annual Charity – in 1932, after These onerous rules local of centenaries November 1887 for £43,restricted contributors theTherefore crowningaofnumber the Carnival Queen, people from large Mr parts of theMr land between 2014 andTimes 2018 reported will towards the using cost being Walter, The Wokingham for sustenance in part Gower, led to the commemorate the great losses of war D Heelas, Mr J Eand Leverson Mr that “three worthies from Embrook rise of localand highwaymen and which scarred the people of Wokingham Nicholson the balance bygeneral the Rector arrived to demand the freedom of that As aJresult, the subsequent for the rest of the century. of St Paul‘s, Rev. T Brown. distinguished river20th resort.

The arguments lawlessness.

Act been of 1723 came down heavily on May’s edition followed story It had used as the Secretary’s of one Monty Brooks, whothe was apparently Black these Blacks’Show and resulted in of two brothers from Langborough Office‘Wokingham at the Agricultural in worried by his womenfolk, Emma and either their transportation or execution.

Road in Wokingham town.

One of our Reading.

The village hall was then Cissie Brooks, were not particularly

rented to the Emmbrook Village Hall Management Committee at a peppercorn rent of £1 per annum, renewed in 2005.

In 1977 Richard Dadd, who was much involved in the task of restoring, improving The storyand wasmaintaining told in June,the andbuilding, also recalled that “behind the corrugated commemorated the 800th anniversaryiron building was Carta, the roofless of the of the Magna signedremains at nearby 19th centuryinvillage Runnymede 1215. school in a sea of weeds and saplings. Elm trees lined part Shining a light onEmmbrook Road.” of the boundary with

Wokingham’s ‘Dark Ages’

1978 marked first year the Senior To bring usthe up to date theofAugust Citizen’sare Christmas Lunch organised by articles focused on the kids who are the Emmbrook Residents’ Association. now entering into their summer holidays.

The Village Hall Committee (first under What better way to use this month’s Richardthan Dadd’s editions to chairmanship, tell the stories succeeded of the

by Peggythe Johns) this social Romans, Celtscontinued and the Saxons occasion on from 1983 but influence theDecember area before Wokingham recently operated an afternoon was even ita has twinkle in oldas Wocca’s eye? teaDavid in April.

Nash Ford provided a set of In 1990 1993which they were winners articles andand puzzles makes of the Berkshire Runand Village Hall history fun for theBest young no doubt competition byof Calor will also catchsponsored the interest the Gas. parents 1987 condition of the building whoBy will be the looking over their child’s was such that it had to be replaced with shoulder. the new to building to be seenoftoday.

Here’s the next round articles!

The original was stolen inSteve 2000.

Thanks go out toclock our contributors: Bacon, Bell, David It was Jim thought to dateNash fromFord, 1856Sarah (the first Huxford, Long, EmbrookRoger School) andTrevor boughtOttlewski from Samuel and Peter Shilham all theirPlace continuing Porter who tradedfor in Market (now 2 contributions.

Denmark Street).

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Dancing with Foxes: young stars at Wembley

Executive headteacher Eileen Rogers with Olivia Perry, Charlie Prout, Angel-Rose Thorpe and Richard Abu Members of Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow at Wembley Stadium ahead of their performance with singer Foxes

CHILDREN from a local theatre school recently shared a stage at Wembley Stadium with a Grammy-award winning popstar.

Thirty young students from Steppin’ Out Stars of Tomorrow teamed up with other children from across the country to make a 1,000-strong dance troupe.

They performed with singer Foxes as part of the pre-match entertainment for a championship rugby game between Saracens and

Harlequins on Saturday, April 16.

The children from the theatre school, which holds lessons in Emmbrook School in Wokingham and Waingels College in Woodley, spent February half-term learning all the moves for the performance and school principal Shelley Fitzgibbon said they had been practicing ever since.

“It was so exciting and I was absolutely buzzing,” said Taylor Roark one of the Steppin Out students.

Mrs Fitzgibbon added that the theatre school continues to go from strength to strength, with the Wembley performance added to a similar show at Disneyland Paris. n Steppin Out is offering free taster sessions to children in surrounding areas today (Woodley) and tomorrow (Emmbrook).

For more details or to book a space call Shelley on 07970 034488/ 0118 977 4258 or e mail shelley@ steppinoutstars.co.uk.

School celebrates being good

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk

A PRIMARY school in Finchampstead is celebrating after being judged as ‘Good’ during a recent Ofsted inspection.

Gorse Ride Infant School, in Gorse Ride South, was visited on March 22 and judged on the achievement of pupils, the quality of teaching, the behaviour and safety of pupils, and the leadership and management of the school.

Executive headteacher, Eileen Rogers said:

Students make a splash for RAG week STUDENTS at Bracknell and Wokingham College have been having a laugh – all in a good cause.

This year’s RAG Week has been taking place since Monday and the youngsters have organised a range of fun events to raise funds for charity.

On Monday, they held a human carwash, witnessed

by Bracknell Mayor Dee Hamilton.

Proving he was game for a laugh, college Principal Campbell Christie CBE was the first participcant, getting a pre-wash, wash and rinse.

Other events included a dog show, penalty shootout, scavenger hunt, bed push and fete.

The Mayor will be back at the college to fire the starting pistol on an absolute fitness challenge.

Money raised will go to the Make A Wish foundation and the Bracknell Community First Responders.

A spokesperson said: “It looks to be an exciting week for the college and the charities.

“I was particularly proud of our School Council representatives who met with the inspector on their own, to talk about their experience of school.

The inspector was very impressed at how articulate and confident they were and how passionately and knowledgeably they spoke about their learning.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Pupils, Staff and Governors of the school for all their hard work and also thank our parents/carers for their support and involvement in the school which has led to us gaining such a positive, and well deserved, outcome.”

High grades at Maiden Erlegh recognised

By GEMMA DAVIDSON gdavidson@wokinghampaper.co.uk

Bracknell and Wokingham College principal Campbell Christie CBE was the first person to take part in a human car wash, providing much laughter for the audience which included Bracknell Mayor Dee Hamilton

A SCHOOL in Earley has been recognised nationally for its high grades and the progress made by students.

Maiden Erlegh School, in Silverdale Road, was honoured by the Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT) for its exceptional 2015 performance, which put the school into the top 10% for high average grades achieved by students.

Maiden Erlegh is also in the top 10% nationally for progress made by pupils between key stage 2 and key stage 4.

The school’s SSAT Educational Outcomes awards will be presented at a regional celebration event held to draw attention to the work of high-achieving, improving and innovating schools and teachers.

Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT said: “It’s my great pleasure to commend Maiden Erlegh School on their excellent 2015 performance, and to have the opportunity to highlight and share their great work at the SSAT Educational Outcomes celebration evening. I have the privilege of visiting a lot of schools and I am always impressed by the creativity of teachers in engaging and inspiring their students.

“I hope that SSAT’s Educational Outcomes awards will highlight the professionalism, commitment and hard work of the leaders, teachers and students at Maiden Erlegh School. Recognising and sharing successes like this is at the heart of SSAT’s mission, so I’m delighted to congratulate Maiden Erlegh School on their achievement.”

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QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 The Ash Grove; 2 Amarillo; 3 Andy Fairweather-Lowe; 4 Sam Allardyce; 5 Antonio; 6 Brittany; 7 Clarence; 8 Victoria; 9 The Spy Who Loved Me; 10 Nitrogen.

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Your guide to what’s happening around Wokingham

25 places to admire local art this weekend A celebration of some of the borough’s best artists takes place this weekend. GEMMA DAVIDSON gives you a guided tour

Paintings inspired by the local landscape, particularly the river around Wargrave.

SALLY Castle & Christine Brewster at 2 Wisteria Cottage, Ruscombe Lane, Ruscombe RG10 9JP. 30 April – 2 May 10am-5pm.

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RT-LOVERS will delight at the sights on offer this weekend as the annual Henley Arts Trail gets into full swing.

Returning for its 11th year and featuring 25 venues across Henley, Twyford, Wargrave, Charvil and Ruscombe displaying more than 1,000 pieces of art across the Bank Holiday weekend.

Artists will be present at the venues to talk about their works, and many venues will be offering visitors demonstrations and workshops where they can have a go at creating some art themselves.

A spokesperson for the event said: “After 10 very successful years the Henley Arts Trail is established as a significant event in the Henley calendar. In 2015 over 10,000 visitors came from all over the surrounding area – and further afield - to enjoy the displays of creative work.

“This 11th year promises to be even better with new venues and new artists to intrigue and inspire both art lovers and general public alike: a treat for people of all ages looking for something different and interesting to do over the bank holiday.

“There is free entry to all events, so why not make a day, or weekend, of it? You can browse around the art works and explore the lovely scenery, pubs, restaurants and shops along the way.” n For more information on the trail and to download a map of the venues visit www.henleyartstrail.com

Sally works on a variety of projects including illustration, painting and sculpture, lettering and lino cut prints. Christine is a contemporary functional basket-maker.

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DUCKETT & friends at PYT Cottage, Marlow Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2JA. 30 April 10am-5pm, 1 May 12.15pm-5pm, 2 May 10am5pm

Antony Duckett, John Penrose and Diana Seidl displaying in a Northfield End attractive garden.

THE Bix Six & friends at Bix Village Hall, Bix, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6BS. 30 April-2 May 10am-5pm

Creative and lively art and crafts, all handmade and inspired by the natural world, in a beautiful and relaxing location.

JANE Aitken & Lynda Hopkins at Mile End, Lower Assendon, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6AL. 30 April – 2 May 10am-5pm

Jane Aitken: paintings, sculpture, ceramics and prints, and Lynda Hopkins: paintings, ceramics and mosaics

JOHN Loader & Claire Howlett at 49 Deanfield Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1UG. 30 April – 2 May 10am-5pm

Landscapes of the countryside surrounding Henley, still lifes, portraits, animals and birds.

BRONWEN Coussens & friends at River & Rowing Museum, Henley, RG9 1BF. 30 April – 2 May 10am-4.30pm

An eclectic variety of original creative work by five local artists – ceramics by Bronwen Coussens, jewellery by Martina Fabian, photography by Mike Taylor and paintings and more by June Kingsbury and Patricia Lynch.

LADY Sew and Sew, Farm Road, Henley-onThames, RG9 1EJ. 30 April – 2 May 10am-4pm.

Europe’s largest Patchwork Fabric Warehouse hosts a display of quilts and textile art by local artists.

ARTISTS at Shiplake at Shiplake Church Room, Reading Road, Shiplake Cross, RG9 4BW. 30 April – 2 May 10am-5pm

WEST Forest Potters at Neville Hall Waltham St Lawrence RG10 0JP. 30 April – 2 May 10am-5pm.

Founded in 1983, West Forest Potters is a guild for potters of all kinds, professionals, amateurs, throwers, hand-builders and sculptors. They promote greater skill and knowledge of all things ceramic, exchanging ideas and lectures and demonstrations.

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CATHERINE Ingleby at Eastmere, the Street, Shurlock Row RG10 0PS. 30 April – 2 May 10.00 – 17.00.

Catherine Ingleby is known for her equine, wildlife and sporting paintings, exhibiting throughout the UK and abroad.

She works in a dynamic, painterly style.

A richly varied and interesting display of work by Guild members, all of whom are artists working in or around Henley.

Artists from diverse artistic backgrounds will share their work: painters, sculptors, poets, filmmakers and musicians.

Steve Batty works mainly in pastels and collage, while Jenny Buratta paints in acrylics and will also be exhibiting ceramics and small painted furniture.

Sculptor Dick Budden and artists friends, with work on display in barn, house and garden.

Look out for our picture round-up in next Friday’s Wokingham Paper!

HENLEY Art & Crafts Guild at The Old Fire Station Gallery, Upper Market Place, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2AQ. 29 April – 3 May: 10am-5pm NACERA Guerin & artists friends at Cafe go:two at d:two, Henley Baptist Church, 55–57 Market Place, Henley, RG9 2AA. 30 April 11am-5pm, 1 May 1.30pm-5pm, 2 May 11am-5pm

BURATTA’S at the Royal Oak, Ruscombe Lane, Ruscombe, RG10 9JN. Sat 30 Apr 10am-5pm, Sun 1 May 10am-4pm, Mon 2 May 10am-3pm.

COLTMAN’S Farm, The Street, Waltham St Lawrence RG10 0JJ. 30 April – 2 May 11am-5pm.

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THE Most Beautiful House in the World at 7 Lansdowne Terrace, Twyford, RG10 9DY. 30 April – 2 May 9am-6pm.

High quality locally made work in a variety of styles and media from Kate Findlay, Maria Meerstadt, Jill Chadwick, John Nicholls, Caroline Gatfield, Maachi de Waard, Janet Richardson, Mick McNicholas and others.

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Contemporary jewellery designs inspired by nature, handmade in precious metals.

SHIPLAKE arts & crafts at Shiplake Memorial Hall, Memorial Avenue, Shiplake, RG9 4DW. 30 April – 2 May 10am-5pm.

Eighteen crafts exhibitors who will be showing their skills in various media.

ALLAN Henderson at 1 Remenham Terrace, Remenham Hill, Henley-onThames, RG9 3EN. 30 April – 2 May 10am-6pm.

Contemporary fine art, including sculpture, drawing, installation, prints and painting.

OLD Smithy Studio, Culham Lane, Near Wargrave, RG10 8NR. 30 April – 2 May 11am4pm.

Among the artists are Cate Stuart, Jenny and David Law, Jayne Ward, James and Karin Ort, Peter Jones, Sharon Hewitt, Martin Lorenz, Lynda South and Judith Fletcher

GREEN Room Studios at Timber Crest, Blakes Road, Wargrave, RG10 8LA. 30 April – 1 May noon-5pm 2 May 11am-5pm.

Mixed media paintings by Jo Chance, ceramics by Sue Mundy and jewellery by Tracey Thomas.

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THE Robin’s Nest Gallery, 72 High Street, Wargrave, RG10 8BY. 30 April – 2 May 10am-5pm.

A contemporary art and gift gallery supporting the very best in local and national makers and artists. From jewellery to textiles, glass to wood work, fine art to ceramics and much more.

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WARGRAVE Arts at The Sansom Room, Woodclyffe Hostel, Church Street, Wargrave, RG10 8EP. 30 April – 2 May 10.00 – 17.00.

This exhibition brings together the work of Phil Miller, Mazin Sharif, Tim Hodges, Elaine Fear, Elizabeth Baldin and Esperanza Cuartero in the delightful setting of the historic Sansom Room.

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‘ART in the Garden’ at the Big Plant Nursery, Wargrave Road, Twyford, RG10 9PN. Sat 30 April 9am-5pm, Sun 1 May 11am-4.30pm, Mon 2 May 11am4.30pm.

Artists showcase unique outdoor art and sculpture in a variety of materials including stone, metal, glass and bronze.

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ESTE MacLeod at The Ramblers, Beggars Hill Road, Charvil, RG10 0UB. 30 April – 2 May 11am-6pm.

Este MacLeod is a colourist painter and designer.

Working in her distinctive style she creates still life, landscape and floral paintings.

TWYFORD Studios at URC Hall, Church Street Twyford, RG10 9DR. 30 April – 2 May 11am-5pm

A mix of work from the finest local artists and makers including Jo Keiller, Liz Chaderton, Nick Gilmore and many more.

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What’s on Friday, April 29 READING – Christchurch Meadows, off George Street. CAMRA beer and cider festival. 11am-11pm. £17.30, includes two pints and souvenir glass. Details: www.readingbeerfestival. org.uk SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Singing, Acting and a Shot of Whisky.

7.30pm. Details: www. shinfieldplayers.org.uk or 0118 975 8880.

WOKINGHAM – Baptist Church, Milton Road.

Wokingham Literary Society annual dinner. 7.30pm.

Details: 0118 978 6782.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Crochet Group with Gaynor White from Barkham Hookers. All abilities welcome. 9.30am11.30am. £4. Local history surgery: drop-in for advice.

10am-noon. Details: 0118 978 1368.

Saturday, April 30 EARLEY – Earley Radstock Social Club, Radstock Lane RG6 5UL. Dirtbag. Details: 0118 931 3965.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – FBC Centre RG40 4ES. Baby and children’s market. £1.

2pm-4pm. Details: 07809 628701.

LOWER EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Church walk - around four miles, with optional pub lunch. Come dressed for weather. 10am. Details: 0118 931 3124.

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

Details: 0118 966 6630.

READING – Christchurch Meadows, off George Street. CAMRA beer and cider festival. 11am-4.30pm or 6pm-11pm. £17.30, includes two pints and souvenir glass. Details: www.readingbeerfestival. org.uk SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Singing, Acting and a Shot of Whisky.

7.30pm. Details: www. shinfieldplayers.org.uk or

0118 975 8880.

SHIPLAKE – Shiplake College RG9 4BW. Henley on Food festival. All day. Details: 01491 575 948.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Teen writing group: Read Out Loud. For ages 11-18.

10.30am-noon. Shakespeare Play Reading morning: Twelth Night. Booking essential. 10am-noon. Free.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOODLEY – 2nd Woodley Scout Hut, Vauxhall Park, Vauxhall Drive RG5 4EA. Indoor sale: furniture, CDs, DVDs, ornaments, glasses, crockery and more.

10am-4pm. Details: 0118 969 4184.

Sunday, May 1 ACROSS REGION. Henley Arts Trail: 25 venues from Bix to Charvil and featuring more than 150 artists.

Opening times vary, average 9am-6pm. Details: www. henleyartstrail.com READING – Christchurch Meadows, off George Street. CAMRA beer and cider festival. Noon-8pm. £13.80, includes two pints and souvenir glass. Details: www.readingbeerfestival. org.uk SHIPLAKE – Shiplake College RG9 4BW. Henley on Food festival. All day. Details: 01491 575 948.

WOKINGHAM – Hope and Anchor, Station Road RG40 2AD. Help For Heroes fun day with Nicky Booty.

Barbecue, music and more.

Noon10pm. Free entry.Details: 0118 978 0918.

May Day Holiday Monday, May 2 ACROSS REGION. Henley Arts Trail: 25 venues from Bix to Charvil and featuring more than 150 artists.

Opening times vary, average 9am-6pm. Details: www. henleyartstrail.com HARE HATCH – LADDs Garden Village, Bath Road RG10 9SB. May Day family fun day with Shane and ALex, bouncy castles, maypole dancing, Reading Reptiles and more. From 9.30am.

Details: 0118 940 4794.

KNOWL HILL – Bird in Hand, Bath Road RG10 9UP. Dog show and family fun day in aid of Twyford Charities

The best guide for local, community events across Wokingham borough Together – Age Concern, Daisy’s Dream, Building for The Future, Camp Mohawk and The Piggott School.

Details: 01628 826622.

SHINFIELD – School Green.

May Day event. 9am3.30pm.

SHINFIELD – School Green.

Reading Roadrunners Shinfield 10k race 9.30am.

Under 7s 11am, Under 10s 11.30am, Under 13s noon, Under 16s noon. Details: www.readingroadrunners. org.

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

Details: 0118 988 4771.

THREE MILE CROSS – Three Mile Cross Bowling Club, Fords Forge, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AT. Open day.

10am-1pm. Details: 0118 988 4473.

WOKINGHAM – Town centre.

Wokingham May Fayre.

Free entry. 10am-5pm.

WOODLEY – Shopping precinct, Crockhamwell Road RG5 4JZ. Flower and gardening day plus ice cream, bouncy car and light entertainment.

11am-3pm. Details: www. woodleytowncentre.co.uk

Tuesday, May 3 EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: Anomalisa (15).

8pm. £5 members, £8 nonmembers, £7 concessions.

Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.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 – Bradbury Centre, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Methodists of Rose Street social group: River Wey Navigation with David Hunt. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 977 6898.

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Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Rhymetime for Babies. 10.30am-11am.

Rhymetime for toddlers.

11am-11.30am. Storytime: rhymes and stories for ages 3-5. 2pm-2.30pm. National Careers Service: Advice sessions to help you with career planning, CVs and interviews. 9.40am-3.40pm.

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, May 4 ARBORFIELD – Village Hall.

Arborfield Local History Society (ALHS) meeting: ‘Restoring the Wilts & Berks Canal, a talk by Steve Bacon. Non-members £2.

7.45pm. Details: www. arborfieldhistory.org.uk.

BINFIELD – Block B, 2 Bracknell Boulevard, Cain Road RG12 1LF. Photography exhibition: A Beautiful World.

10am-3pm. Details: www. thephotographicangle.co.uk/ exhibitions EARLEY – Henley Business School, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Fairbrother Lecture 2016: A Slippery Situation: Melting Ice In Antarctica with Sammie Buzzard. 7pm.

Details: 0118 378 6718.

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

10am-noon. Details: 0118 908 8176.

MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Colouring For Adults.

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

READING – University of Reading Music Centre, Building L29, London Road Campus. Lunchtime concert.:the University of Reading Ensemble in Residence: Perfect Fifth 1.10pm. Details: 0118 378 8518.

SHINFIELD – Parish Hall, School Green. Shinfield and Swallowfield Neighbourhood Action Group meeting. 7.30pm.

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.

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

2pm-3pm. National Careers Service. Advice for your CV and career planning. 10am5pm. Book group meets.

10.30am-11.30am. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Thursday, May 5 BINFIELD – Block B, 2 Bracknell Boulevard, Cain Road RG12 1LF. Photography exhibition: A Beautiful World.

10am-3pm. Details: www. thephotographicangle.co.uk/ exhibitions EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: A Bigger Splash

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(15). 8pm. £5 members, £8 non-members, £7 concessions. Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.co.uk.

EARLEY – Minghella Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. In conversation with Duncan Macmillan. Booking essentia. Free. 6pm. Details: ftt@reading.ac.uk.

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

Details: 0118 931 2150.

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.

WINNERSH – Library, The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane RG41 5ND. Keep Calm and Fly Casual: Club for players of the X Wing Miniatures Game, Star Wars and Armada. Age 16 and over. 5.30pm-7.45pm.

Details: 0118 979 7519.

WOKINGHAM – The Cornerstone, Norreys Avenue RG40 1UE. Wokingham and East Berkshire Camera Club (WEBCC) meeting: local photo outing: Wokingham panoramas. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 977 5670.

WOKINGHAM – The Bradbury Centre, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Coffee morning in aid of Multiple Sclerosis.

10am-noon. Details: 0118 977 6898.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Reminiscence Club: discuss your memories of days gone by. 10.30am-noon.

First Thursday book group.

6.30pm-7.45pm. National Careers Service: Advice sessions to help you with career planning, CVs and interviews. 9.40am-3.40pm.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents God Of Carnage.

7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre.org.uk WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Children’s Chess Club for ages 8 upwards. 3.30pm-5pm.

Woodley book group.

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

6pm-6.45pm. Details: 0118

969 0304.

Friday, May 6 BINFIELD – Block B, 2 Bracknell Boulevard, Cain Road RG12 1LF. Photography exhibition: A Beautiful World.

10am-3pm. Details: www. thephotographicangle.co.uk/ exhibitions FINCHAMPSTEAD – Library, FBC Centre RG40 4ES. Storytime for ages 3-5.

11am-11.30am. Craft time for ages 2-5. £1. 11.30amnoon. Details: 0118 908 8176.

LOWER EARLEY – Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way RG6 5HZ. Shared aloud reading group. 10.30am.

Details: 0118 931 2150.

THREE MILE CROSS – Three Mile Cross Bowling Club, Fords Forge, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AT. Open day.

Wear flat shoes or trainers.

6pm-8pm. Details: 0118 988 4473.

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.

WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents God Of Carnage.

7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre.org.uk

Saturday, May 7 BINFIELD – Block B, 2 Bracknell Boulevard, Cain Road RG12 1LF. Photography exhibition: A Beautiful World.

10am-3pm. Details: www. thephotographicangle.co.uk/ exhibitions WARGRAVE – Library, Woodclyffe Hostel, Church Street RG10 8EP. Saturday storytime for ages 3-5.

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

MORTIMER – St John’s Hall.

RNLI plant sale. 9.30am2.30pm. All welcome.

SPENCERS WOOD – St Michael’s and All Angels Church. Art for all exhibition. 10am-4pm.

Details: 0118 988 3366.

SWALLOWFIELD – Parish Hall.

Loddon Vale Model Railway

Club exhibition. 10am4.30pm. £4, £2 for children, £9 for families. Details: www.LVMRC.co.uk or 0118 988 3129.

THREE MILE CROSS – Three Mile Cross Bowling Club, Fords Forge, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AT. Open day.

Wear flat shoes or trainers.

10am-1pm. Details: 0118 988 4473.

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Code Club for ages 9-11.

Booking essential. 10.15am11.30am. Teen Writing Group. 10.30am-noon.

Details: 0118 978 1368.

WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Rose Street Gardeners plant sale. 10am-noon.

Details: 0118 977 6898.

WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents God Of Carnage.

7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre.org.uk WOODLEY – Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society lecture: Local worlds in Middle Egypt: Fresh fieldwork at Zawyet Sultan. £3. 2pm-4.30pm.

Details: 01491 838803.

WOODLEY – Bulmershe Leisure Centre, Woodlands Avenue RG5 3EU. Baby and children’s market. 2pm-4pm. £1 entry. Details: www. babyandchildrensmarket. co.uk

Sunday, May 8 BINFIELD – Block B, 2 Bracknell Boulevard, Cain Road RG12 1LF. Photography exhibition: A Beautiful World.

10am-3pm. Details: www. thephotographicangle. co.uk/exhibitions EARLEY – Harris Gardens, University of Reading RG6 6UD. Open gardens in aid of British Red Cross. 2pm-5pm. £3, under 12s free. Details: 0118 935 8221.

FARLEY HILL – Victory Hall, Church Road RG7 1TR. Farley Hill Bowls Club open day and plant dale. 2pm6pm. Wear flat soled shoes.

Free entry. Details: 01344 772130.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – Glenmere, Nine Mile Ride RG40 3PA. Open garden for NGS. 2pm-5pm. £4, children free or £4.50 for combined ticket with Oak Cottage.

Details: www.ngs.org.uk.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – Oak Cottage, Kiln Ride RG40 3PD. Open garden for NGS. 2pm-5pm. £4, children free or £4.50 for combined ticket with Glenmere Details: www.ngs.org.uk.

THREE MILE CROSS – Three Mile Cross Bowling Club, Fords Forge, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AT. Open day.

Wear flat shoes or trainers.

10am-1pm. Details: 0118 988 4473.

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

Details: 0118 969 0304.

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Friday, April 29, 2016 THEWOKINGHAMPAPER

Win tickets to see Seymour

Get ready for a whole day of May fun Visitors to the Lions’ stall at last year’s May Fayre

Niven Willett and Jennie Leopold bite off more than they can chew in Little Shop of Horrors. Picture by George Riddell

Man-eating plants are currently in Pinewood, ahead of a relocation to Bracknell. GEMMA DAVIDSON has green fingers

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HINGS are set to get incredibly wild as the story of a man-eating plant comes to South Hill Park next month.

Members of the East Berkshire Operatic Society (EBOS) are polishing their shears ahead of their performance of Little Shop of Horrors, which tells the story of the exotic plant which needs human flesh to survive.

Set in a seedy New York neighbourhood known as Skid Row, struggling florist Seymour (to be played

by Niven Willett) and his colleague, and object of his affection, Audrey (Jennie Leopold) try to make more money by displaying a strange plant he bought from a Chinese flower shop during a solar eclipse.

The plant, which he dubs Audrey II, starts to attract attention and customers into the shop, but when Seymour accidentally pricks his finger he realises that Audrey II needs blood to survive.

The plant begins to grow rapidly and starts talking to Seymour, demanding more blood than he can deliver, and the plot takes a murderous turn.

Will Seymour give in to the plant’s demands, or is it too high a price to pay for fame and fortune?

And will he ever declare his love for Audrey?

Based on the cult 1986 film starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin and Bill Murray, the stage version has a twist at the end which fans of the film may not see coming. This comedy musical will guarantee to have you rolling in the aisles, but whatever you do, don’t feed the plants!

Little Shop of Horrors is at The Wilde Theatre at South Hill Park from Tuesday, May 10 to Saturday, May 14 at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday.

Tickets start from £16. To book visit www. southhillpark.org.uk/events/little-shop-of-horrors or call the Box Office on 01344 484 123.

Win tickets to the show

FOR your chance to win a pair tickets to see Little Shop of Horrors at a performance of your choice simply answer the following question correctly: Who played the part of Seymour Krelborn in the 1986 film version of Little Shop of Horrors? a) Steve Martin b) Rick Moranis c) Bill Murray Email your answer, name, telephone number and which performance you would like to attend to news@wokinghampaper.co.uk with the subject line Little Shop of Horrors Competition no later than 5pm on Thursday, May 5.

Usual rules apply: the editor’s decision is final. The prize includes only tickets to the show, not transport or accommodation. No alternative prize is on offer. Multiple entrants will be fed to Audrey.

IT’S BACK for the 21st time. A whole day of family fun at what is thought to be the largest street fair in the south of England.

Organised by the Wokingham Lions, the May Fayre is a non-stop extravaganza that offers entertainment throughout the day and all for lots of good causes. It’s no wonder that it attracts thousands of people on the day.

The event takes place in Denmark Street, Market Place, Elms Field and Erfstadt Court, where a variety of stalls are set up.

The main goal of the May Fayre is to provide a low-cost and fun family event, and enable local charities and other groups to raise money for their causes. Paul Baily and his team help organise the May Fayre, which is the club’s biggest annual fund raising event.

“The May Fayre is a wonderful day out for families and people of all ages.

There are charity, craft and trade stalls, and a chance to win a prize at some competitions. Among the many activities this year are Punch and Judy shows, a bouncy castle, animal farm, ferret racing, barrel organs, fun fair rides and a hula hoop workshop. Plus the tea tent, of course!” says Paul.

Proceeds from the May Fayre will benefit three local charities. These include Dementia Care, a charity that provides specialist care and independent supported living for people with dementia; MacMillan, a charity that supplies a team of nurses and therapists who help with cancer treatment; and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, a charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to sounds they can’t hear.

The fayre runs from 10am to 5pm. Entry is free, but some activities will have a charge.

For more information on the Wokingham Lions Club, visit the website, www.wokinghamlions.org.uk or call 0845 833 7384.

Wokingham May Fayre

4.00 Angie Mack – International Hula Hoop Act

Open air stage next to Town Hall 11.00 Mayor’s Welcome 11.15 The Coombes CE Primary School 11.30 Comedy Jugglers 11.50 EBOS East Berkshire Operatic Society 12.20 Vanquish Dance Company – Street Dance Showcase 12.40 Shinfield CE Junior School Choir 1.00 Lunch Time Jazz with PGs Stompers 1.30 Talented local singer.

2.00 Comedy Jugglers 2.15 Sainsburys Singers— songs old and new 2.30 Vibez Dance Studios— Ballroom Dance 3.00 Steppin’ Out—Stars of Tomorrow 3.20 Pauly Zarb – Australian Multi Instrumentalist

Elms Field

At the theatre

Basingstoke – The Anvil www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 Back to Bacharach. Fri. Hampshire County Youth Orchestra. Sat. Die Fledermaus.

Wed. Don Gallardo. Wed. Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment. Thurs. Evening of Youth Music. Sat 7. Mash It Up. Sun 8. Elvis Presley: If I Can Dream. Sun 8.

Basingstoke – The Haymarket www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 Warsaw Village Band. Fri. The Bootleg Shadows. Sat. Simon Evans Live in aid of St Michael’s Hospice. Wed. The All-Star Stand-up Tour. Thurs. Mister Maker and the Shapes Live! Sat 7-Sun 8.

Bracknell – South Hill Park www.southhillpark.org.uk (01344) 484123 Anatomy of Shakespeare. Fri. Stones In His Pockets. Fri. The Comedy Cellar.

Fri. Around The World In 80 Minutes.

Sun. My Friend Peter. Sun. Creative Control Band Night. Sun. Pitch. Wed. Counterfeit Stones. Thurs. Bracknell

Jazz: Jimmy Hastings. Fri 6. The Comedy Cellar. Fri 6. Nocturn: Coexist.

Sat-Sun. Dinosaur Park (The Jurassic Parody). Sat. Mission Improvable. Sun. Creative Control Band Night. Sun 8.

FILMS: Desert Dancer. Fri. Hail, Caesar!

Fri-Sat. Anatomy of Shakespeare. Fri. Miss Potter. Sat.

Clybourne Park. Mon-Sat 7.

Camberley – Theatre

High Wycombe – Wycombe Swan

www.camberleytheatre.biz 01276 707600 FILM: Mrs Brown. Tues. Doric String Quartet. Wed. Saturday Morning Children’s Theatre: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Sat 7. Some Guys Have All The Luck: The Rod Stewart Story. Sat 7.

Henley – Kenton Theatre www.kentontheatre.co.uk 01491 575698 Next show: Pinocchio Ballet. Sun May 8.

www.cornerstone-arts.org 01235 515144 Rob Auton: The Water Show. Fri. The Birthday Party. Sat. Comedy Club.

Thurs. Gonzo Moose Presents: Great Scott. Sat 7. Egg and Spoon. Sun 8.

www.wycombeswan.co.uk 01494 512000 Ed Aczel: The Random Flapping of a Butterfly’s Wings. Fri. An Inspector Calls. Until Sat. Ultimate Elton John and the Rocket Band. Sat. Dean Martin Jr. Sun. BNU Devising and Writing.

Tues. Gareth Gates and Mad About The Musicals. Wed. That’ll Be The Day. Thurs. Rob Beckett. Thurs. The Carpenters Story. Fri 6. Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir. Sat 7. Elio Pace performs the Billy Joel Songbook.

Sun 8.

Guildford – Yvonne Arnaud

Maidenhead – Norden Farm

www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk 01483 440000 Bad Jews. Until Sat.

www.nordenfarm.org 01628 788997 Hat Fitz and Cara. Fri.

Didcot – Cornerstone

The Studio Session. Sat. FILMS: Marguerite. Fri. High-Rise. Sat.

Newbury – The Corn Exchange www.cornexchangenew.com 0845 5218 218 Cafe Concert: Heavenly Duets. Fri. Barb Jungr’s Blue Hours. Fri. Jongleurs Comedy Club. Fri. Nick Cope: Family Music. Sat. Barry Steele and Friends: The Orbison Story. Sat. Menopause The Musical. Thurs. Jay Rayner: My Dining Hell. Fri 6. Clare Teal: Divas and Me. Sat 7. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - SOLD OUT. Sat 7. Ferio Saxophone Quartet. Sun 8. Benjamin Grosvenor. Sun 8. Sound Beginnings: The Sleeping Beauty. Sun 8.

FILM: Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man (12a). Wed.

Newbury – The Watermill www.watermill.org.uk 01635 46044 Box Theatre Company presents The Sea. Until Sat. Untold Stories. May 5-June 11.

Reading – South Street

www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Susan Calman: Work In Progress. Wed. Will Adamsdale’s The Joke. Thurs.

Whole Lotta Led 20th Anniversary Tour. Fri 6.

Reading – The Hexagon www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents Noisy Kids. Sun 1. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Khatia Buniatishvili.

Sun 1. Shadowlands. Tues 3. The King Is Back. Fri 6.

Reading – Progress Theatre www.progresstheatre.co.uk 0118 384 2195 NEXT SHOW: Suddenly Last Summer.

May 16-21.

Shinfield – Shinfield Players www.shinfieldplayers.org.uk 0118 975 8880 Acting, Singing and a Shot of Whisky.

Until Sat.

12.00 to 12.30 Angie Mack— Hula Hoop Workshop 12.30 to 1.00 Shinfield Shambles—Welsh Border Morris Dance Display 1.00 to 1.40 Wokingham Youth Theatre Performance A Midsummers Night Dream 2.00 to 2.40 St Sebastian’s Brass Band 2.40 to 3.00 PGs Stompers Jazz Band 3.15 to 3.45 St Sebastian’s Brass Band

Erftstadt Court 11.30 Magic Show 12.30 Punch & Judy Show 2.00 Punch & Judy Show 3.15 Magic Show

Sonning – The Mill www.millatsonning.com 0118 969 8000 Last of the Red Hot Lovers. Until May 7.

Glyn and Elaine. Fri.

Windsor – Theatre Royal www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk 01753 853888 Twelfth Night. Until Sat. That’s Entertainment. Tues-Sat 7.

Woking – New Victoria www.ambassadortickets.com 0844 871 7645 Derren Brown: Miracle. Until Sat. The Solid Silver 60s Show. Sun. Thriller Live. Mon-Sat 7.

Wokingham – Theatre www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk 0118 978 5363 NEXT SHOW: God of Carnage. May 5-14.

Woodley – Theatre www.woodleytheatre.org 07939 210121 NEXT SHOW: Troubled Times. May 18-21.

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Gig guide Friday, April 29 ASCOT – The Rose and Crown, Woodside Road SL4 2DP. Marky Dawson. Details: 01344 882051.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. The Lord John Band. Details: 01276 32691.

CAMBERLEY – The Four Horseshoes, Frimley Road GU15 3EQ. Dukes of Rock.

Details: 01276 63842.

CAMBERLEY – The Royal Standard, Frimley Road GU15 2PP. Four Minute Warning. Details: 01276 27641.

CAMBERLEY – The Crown and Cushion, Minley Road GU17 9UA. Elvis Night.

Details: 01252 545253.

CAMBERLEY – The Carpenters Arms, Park Street GU15 3PE. Bluehayz. Details: 01276 63676.

FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria Road GU14 7PH. Steve Brookes.

Details: 01252 519964.

FARNBOROUGH GREEN – The Fox, Chapel Lane GU14 9BN. Dan McHugh. Details: 01276 34735.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – Memorial Hall RG40 4JU. Stuart Henderson’s Remix Jazz Orchestra. Details: www. remixjazzorchestra.co.uk FLEET – The Harlington, Fleet Road GU51 4BY. The Stevie Wonder Experience. Details: 01252 811009.

FLEET – The Fox and Hounds, Crookham Road GU51 5NP. The Lee Aaron Band.

Details: 01252 663686.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Cat Brookes and Laxmi. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – The Red Lion, Southampton Street RG1 2QL. Jam night. Details: 0118 958 2797.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Subfactory: Drum and Bass.

Details: 0118 959 7196.

WOKINGHAM – Broad Street

Tavern, Broad Street RG40 1AU. The Nine Mile Riders.

Details: 0118 978 0918.

WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548.

WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights.

Details: 0118 979 5790.

WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra Court RG40 2SL. Frisky Fridays.

Details: 07415 354056.

WOKINGHAM - Victoria Arms, Easthampstead Road RG40 2EH. Soul Dance Party DJs. Details 0118 978 3023.

YATELEY – The Royal Oak, Reading Road GU46 7UG. Utter Madness. Details: 01252 872459.

Saturday, April 30 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

The Old Avengers. Details: 01344 878100.

BAGSHOT – The White Hart, Guildford Road GU19 5JW. The Triple Aces. Details: 01276 473640.

BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road RG42 4DU. Blue Haze. Details: 01344 420572.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Soul’d Out. Details: 01344 303333.

BRACKNELL – The Cannie Man, Hanworth Road RG12 7WX. Uptown Traffic.

Details: 01344 307620.

BRACKNELL – The Silver Birch, Liscombe RG12 7DE. The Miller Family. Details: 01344 457318.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. England’s Dreaming. Details: 01276 32691.

EARLEY – Earley Radstock Social Club, Radstock Lane RG6 5UL. Dirtbag. Details: 0118 931 3965.

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HOLDING A GIG, QUIZ OR GAMES NIGHT? SEND DETAILS TO EVENTS@WOKINGHAMPAPER.CO.UK EVERSLEY – The White Hart, The Street RG27 0PJ. Malarkey. Details: 0118 973 2817.

EVERSLEY CROSS – The Frog and Wicket, The Green RG27 0NS. After The Masons. Details: 0118 973 1126.

FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria Road GU14 7PH. Colin Santana.

Details: 01252 519964.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – The Queen’s Oak, Church Lane RG40 4LS. Adele tribute.

Details: 0118 973 4855.

FLEET – The Falkners Arms, Falkners Close GU51 2XF. Groove Republic. Details: 01252 811311.

MYCHETT– The Miners Arms, Mytchett Road GU16 6EZ. The Casinos. Details: 01252 503088.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. LouisLouise and Mano Piano 3.

Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Mo-Sound Sisters.

Details: 0118 402 7800.

READING – The Jolly Anglers, Kennetside RG1 3EA. The Lee Aaron Band. Details: 0118 376 7823.

READING – The Red Lion, Southampton Street RG1 2QL. Autumn Enigma.

Details: 0118 958 2797.

READING – O’Neill’s, Blagrave Street RG1 1DB. White Light. Details: 0118 960 6580.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. The Scarlet Vixens: Teasing The Turtle Red. Details: 0118 959 7196.

SANDHURST – The Rose and Crown, High Street GU47 8HA. T Roze and Co Details: 01252 878938.

TWYFORD – The Golden Cross, Waltham Road RG10 9EG. Flick. Details: 07946 342551.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Soul Rites. Details: 01276 858501.

WOKINGHAM - Victoria Arms, Easthampstead Road RG40 2EH. Creme Freche. Details 0118 978 3023.

WOKINGHAM – Hope and Anchor, Station Road RG40 2AD. INdiciplineD. 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.

Sunday, May 1 BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. MAY-Hem at the BEECH with Shola Ama and MC Kie. Details: 01344 303333.

BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Creative Control Band Night. Details: 01344 484123.

FLEET – The Falkners Arms, Falkners Close GU51 2XF. The Lee Aaron Band.

Details: 01252 811311.

FLEET – The Prince of Wales, Reading Road South GU52 7SY. NRG. Details: 01252 614284.

HOLYPORT – The White Hart, Money Row Green SL6 2ND. The Jukesters. Details: 01628 621460.

HURST – The Wheelwright’s Arms RG10 0TR. Jazz at the Wheelies. Details: 0118 934 4100.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Dreading Poetry Slam. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Prospect Park, Libenrood Road RG30 2ND. Tilehurst Festival 2016: Mollys Jam, Selina and the Howlin Dogs, Bright Shadows, MOT, Off The Radar, Funk Soul Ret, Skangsters, DJ Twinkle, Sinners Lounge, Miranda Jeremiah. From noon.

Details: www.tilehurstfest. co.uk.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Doopin: Mayday Courtyard Reggae Party: Jah Lion Soundsystem, Reggae Rockers and Mr Bob Trombosis. Details: 0118 959 7196.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Readifolk:Summer Is a Coming In. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Sub89, Friar Street RG1 1EP. New Bass Order: Kahn, Flowdan, Spooky, Capo and more. Details: 0118 959 5395.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Open mic/jam night.

Details: 01276 858501.

WOKINGHAM – The Duke’s Head, Denmark Street RG40 2BQ. Stone Thorn.

Details: 0118 978 0316.

May Day Holiday Monday EVERSLEY – The Golden Pot, Reading Road. Family Fun Day. Details: 0118 973 2104.

EVERSLEY CROSS – The Frog and Wicket, The Green RG27 0NS. Classic Car Day. Live music from 1pm-6pm: The Grafters and Off The Record. Details: 0118 973 1126.

Tuesday, May 3 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

Americana Night. Details: 01344 878100.

PLAYHATCH – The Flowing Spring, Henley Road RG4 9RB. Unplugged Night: acoustic sounds in the bar.

Details: 0118 969 9878.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Greg Mayston. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Speakeasy Cocktail Bar, St Mary’s Butts RG1 2LG. Open mic night with Scott Lewis and guests. Details: 0118 957 3500.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Live Comedy: Andrew Bird.

Details: 0118 959 7196.

SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON – The Four Horseshoes, Reading Road RG27 0EX. Equinox with Debbie Bracknell. Details: 01256 882

Wednesday, May 4 BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Pitch. Details: 01344 484123.

FLEET – Propaganda Music Canteen, Fleet Road GU51 3BU. Live Lounge Sessions: Kerry and Smiley. Details: 01252 620198.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. BBC Introducing Live: Jersey Bones and Micky and the Milkshake. Details: 0118 959 7196.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Bohemian Night. Details: 0118 958 6692.

STOKE ROW – Crooked Billet RG9 5PU. The Gary Fletcher Band featuring Alan Glen.

Details: 01491 681048.

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Thursday, May 5 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

Blues ‘n’ Grooves with Andy Roberts. Details: 01344 878100.

BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Counterfeit Stones. Details: 01344 484123.

CAMBERLEY – Mr Bumble, GU17 9AP. Jam Night.

Details: 01276 32691.

CAMBERLEY – The Royal Standard, Frimley Road GU15 2PP. Acoustic Evening. Details: 01276 27641.

CROWTHORNE – The Prince, High Street RG45 7AZ. Murphy James. Details: 01344 772241.

FLEET – Propaganda Music Canteen, Fleet Road GU51 3BU. Bonaventure. Details: 01252 620198.

HENLEY – Magoos, Hart Street. Stars In Their Minds karaoke. Details: 01491 574595.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Embeepee: Bad Breeding, Mariah Pariah, HATYM and Uncle Peanut. Details: 0118 959 7196.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Fusion 6.

Limpopo Groove Details: 0118 958 6692.

SUNNINGDALE – Sunningdale Lounge, London Road SL5 0DG. TRE. Details: 01344 876887.

Friday, May 6 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

Thin White Duke: David Bowie Tribute. Details: 01344 878100.

BAGSHOT – The Cedar Tree, High Street GU19 5AG. The Mays. Details: 01276 473160.

BRACKNELL – The Crown Wood, Opladen Way RG12 0PE. Ash Lee. Details: 01344 867374.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Elton John. Details: 01344 303333.

BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Bracknell Jazz: Jimmy Hastings and support.

Details: 01344 484123.

FARNBOROUGH – The Alexandra, Victoria Road GU14 7PH. The Weatherop Preachers. Details: 01252 519964.

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FLEET – The Fox and Hounds, Crookham Road GU51 5NP. The Firm. Details: 01252 663686.

READING – The Red Lion, Southampton Street RG1 2QL. Jam night. Details: 0118 958 2797.

READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation.

Details: 0118 959 7196.

READING – The Hexagon.

The King Is Back: Ben Portsmouth. Details: 0118 960 6060.

READING – South Street.

Whole Lotta Led: 20th Anniversary Tour. Details: 0118 960 6060.

READING – Sub89, Friar Street RG1 1EP. Kazabian. Details: 0118 959 5395.

SUNNINGDALE – Sunningdale Lounge, London Road SL5 0DG. Gigabit. Details: 01344 876887.

WOKINGHAM – Broad Street Tavern, Broad Street RG40 1AU. Pauly Zarb. 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.

WOODLEY – Bosco Lounge, Crockhamwell Road RG5 3JP. The Echo. Details: YATELEY – The Cricketers, Cricket Hill Lane GU46 6BA. Gary Roman as Elvis.

Details: 01252 872105.

Saturday, May 7 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Road.

Funklab. Details: 01344 878100.

BINFIELD – Terrace Road North RG42 5JA. The Abject Band. Details: 01344 483856.

BLACKWATER – Hawley Bridge Working Men’s Club, Willows Lane GU17 9DL. Gigabit. Details: 01276 31037.

BRACKNELL – The Boot Inn, Park Road RG12 2LU. Stone Thorn. Details: 01344 454532.

BRACKNELL – The Silver Birch, Liscombe RG12 7DE. Anna Nightingale. Details: 01344 457318.

BRACKNELL – The Royal Oak, London Road RG12 2NN. Malarkey. Details: 01344 422622.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Bustin Loose. Details: 01344 303333.

CROOKHAM – The Black Horse, The Street GU51 5SJ. The Mays. Details: 01252 616434.

CROWTHORNE – The Prince, High Street RG45 7AZ. Rick Chase. Details: 01344 772241.

FARNBOROUGH – The Ivy Leaf Social Club, Cove Road GU14 0HF. The New Foundations. Details: 01252 542962.

FINCHAMPSTEAD – The Queen’s Oak, Church Lane RG40 4LS. Off The Record.

Details: 0118 973 4855.

FLEET – The Falkners Arms, Falkners Close GU51 2XF. Fuzz Universe. Details: 01252 811311.

FLEET – The Harlington, Fleet Road GU51 4BY. Stereotonics. Details: 01252 811009.

READING – The College Arms, Wokingham Road RG6 1JL. NNU Music. Details: 0118 935 1504.

READING – The Jazz Cafe, Shooters Ways, Madejski Stadium RG2 0FL. The Originals. Details: 0118 968 1442.

READING – The Turks, London Road RG1 5BJ. The Corsairs.

Details: 0118 957 6930.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Funky Hammond and Fever45s.

Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Ska Britannia.

Details: 0118 402 7800.

READING – Sub89, Friar Street RG1 1EP. Shogun Audio.

Details: 0118 959 5395.

SANDHURST – The Rose and Crown, High Street GU47 8HA. Red Herring. Details: 01252 878938.

WEST END – West End Social Club, High Street GU26 9PL. Snake Oil. Details: 01276 858501.

WOKINGHAM – Hope and Anchor, Station Road RG40 2AD. TRE. Details: 0118 978 0918.

WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548.

WOKINGHAM – The Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights.

Details: 0118 979 5790.

WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra Court RG40 2SL. Essential Saturday. Details: 07415 354056.

YATELEY – The Dog and Partridge, The Green GU46 7LR. Phill Aaron. Details: 01252 870648.

Sunday, May 8 BRACKNELL – The Crown Wood, Opladen Way RG12 0PE. Jam session: Martin Deadman acoustic. Details: 01344 867374.

BRACKNELL – Crown Wood Community Centre, Openladen Way, Crown Wood RG12 0PE. Murphy James. 2pm. Details: 07707 681202.

BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Creative Control Band Night. Details: 01344 484123.

PLAYHATCH – The Flowing Spring, Henley Road RG4 9RB. Classic car and bike breakfast club. 9.30am11.30am. Details: 0118 969 9878.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Readifolk: Namara. Details: 0118 958 6692.

READING – RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. American Old Time Picking. 2pm.

Readirock Revolutions. 5pm.

Details: 0118 958 6692.

TWYFORD – The Golden Cross, Waltham Road RG10 9EG. The Heist. Details: 07946 342551.

Animal Corner

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BENJI Poor Benji was left tied up to DBARC’s gate one morning, alongside a kennel that was far too small for him, and his favourite toy.

It’s a very sad story and we are devastated for poor Benji.

As he was dumped, we don’t know anything about his background, but we do know that he is a very friendly boy and though rightly confused by what has happened to him, he is coming round and realising that he is loved and we are determined to find him a family who deserve him.

LEO The Hoosiers are returning to Berkshire! The group will be performing at this year’s Bracknell Festival

Summer is coming – yes, I know it’s been snowing this week but sunny days are on their way and with it music festivals. Here’s some great news of a Berkshire band’s plans

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RACKNELL Festival is delighted to announce that Berkshire’s musical prodigal sons The Hoosiers are coming home this summer.

The group have joined the line-up for thus year’s Bracknell Festival, which takes place on July 30.

Active since 2003, the pop-rock band hailing from Bracknell and Woodley, consist of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals and lead guitar), Sam Swallow (keyboards and backing vocals) and Alphonso Sharland (drums, percussion).

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Lily and Holly are both one-year-old and neutered.

They have come to DBARC from another rescue centre so are desperate to find their forever home.

They are very sweet and friendly girls, and are used to living with other cats. As they have spent so long together and get on so well we would like to home them as a pair. 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

The Festival will also have two further stages, The Secret Garden Stage and The Anything But Music Stage, guaranteeing entertainment for everyone of all ages.

There will also be fun events for children to enjoy, a wide range of food stalls, drinks tents and a VIP area.

It all takes place in the grounds of South Hill Park on Saturday, July 30.

Tickets cost £30 or £110 for a VIP ticket. Under fives get in free while children aged 6-17 pay £8.

There’s also a parking fee of £5.

The VIP ticket includes an all-you-can-eat lunch and evening buffet, afternoon tea and free Carlsberg and house wine all day. n For updated information on the Festival including artist announcements, guidelines, timings and more, visit the Festival’s Facebook page: www.facebook. com/bracknellfestival.

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Seven-month-old Leo was the accidental result of a liaison between his unspayed labrador mother and a pointer male.

He is a very attractive young dog who has been well fed and cared for, but has not had much training so will need an owner who will take him to classes and work with him in general.

He is friendly and sociable with people, but has not lived with small children so we would be reluctant to rehome him into a family with children under 12. He has never been on his own so will need company most of the time.

The Hoosiers have an impressive history in the charts with their first single Worried About Ray reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart (July, 2007).

Their debut album The Trick To Life reaching number 1 in the album charts (October, 2007) and second album The Illusion of Safety (August, 2010) also made the Top Ten. Following high demand from their fans, the band released their fourth studio album, The Secret Service, on October 9 last year.

It’s a full-length, fan-mandated album that they released through their own label.

Joining The Hoosiers on the bill for Bracknell Festival are country-pop duo The Shires, Indie Brit-pop band Space, 80s music legend Owen Paul, The R’n’Beatles and blues, country and folk singer/songwriter Caddy Cooper and more.

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Opening in September 2016, we will be a busy and vibrant school with high expectations and aspirations. With up to 1500 students when full, we are part of the Bohunt Education Trust, which governs the TES Overall school of the Year.

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GYMNASTICS

BASKETBALL

Top stuff from Sonia as Pinewood make super start

No Magical end to season for beaten Rockets

PINEWOOD Gymnastics Club enjoyed a to not disappoint, as a clean routine fine start to the artistic season, with its from Vinall yielded top spot on the floor, members dominating the leaderboard securing a score of 11.85 from the judges, at the South Regional with Reddyhough in Compulsory grading event second. in Southampton.

Range would bring this The seven girls involved category to a close, where over in Hampshire all the gymnasts were judged returned having secured on their strength and a top six finish in the flexibility – and yet again Compulsory Three event. it was an excellent return Those representing of results for the club, Pinewood were: Nyah with Poole and Vinall both Reddyhough, Sasha Poole, securing second.

Sophie Prior, Helena Overall, Prior was Vinall, Dixie Lindsay, Sonia ranked sixth, Vinall Runcianu and Emily Croll. fifth, Poole fourth and A strong start on the Reddyhough third, with Sonia Runcianu (left) and Emily vault saw Reddyhough Lindsay leading the way in return the top score of 13.8, Croll triumphed at Level Three second. with Poole the runner-up.

For Dixie and Helena, Over on the bars, meanwhile, there was this was a significant achievement, as a first-place finish for Prior, who carded a it means the pair have both qualified to winning score of 12.95. represent the South team at next month’s Lindsay took second place on the beam National Finals in Stoke-on-Trent. with Reddyhough just behind in third as Runcianu and Croll were next up. some impressive routines had the girls The pair were competing for the first brimming with confidence approaching time at Level Five and both excelled. the final two performances.

Impressing on the bars saw Sonia land a And the Pinewood troop continued massive score of 13.15 and first place.

From left: The Grade Three girls of Nyah Reddyhough, Sasha Poole, Sophie Prior, Helena Vinall, and Dixie Lindsay with the medals and certificates from the event

Quickly following this up with second place on the floor (13.8) and third in the range and conditioning propelled Runcianu to top of the scoreboard overall.

Not far behind her was Emily.

Combined scores of first on the beam (12.45), second in range and conditioning and third on the floor also saw her among

the high achievers in the runners-up spot on what was an outstanding weekend for the club.

While the girls deservedly take all the plaudits, credit too must be given to the Pinewood coaches who are working some 20 hours a week with the members, with such tireless work reaping the rewards.

ATHLETICS

Over 600 sign up for the Shinfield 10k – and there is still time to enter

By LEWIS RUDD lrudd@wokinghampaper.co.uk SHOULD you fancy a challenge this May Day Bank Holiday than entrants are still being accepted for the Shinfield 10k.

More than 600 participants have already signed up for the annual run, which takes place this Monday (May 2), but organisers are trying to attract even more to take on the 6.2-mile course.

The popular 10k starts at 9.30am from School Green, while a number of junior races will be put on their marks later in the morning at 11am.

Entries for all races will be taken on the day, priced at £14 for UK Athletics (UKA) affiliated runners and £16 for those not affiliated, while anyone wanting to take part in the younger competitions will be charged an entrance fee of £7.

Those wishing to turn up and run on the day, however, will need to have registered before 9am.

“Anyone interested in entering should make sure they arrive in good time to register and pick up their timing chips and numbers, said race

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director Colin Cottell of organisers the A full li nd Reading Roadrunners. times a s in e r “With junior races, and the traditional pictu ek’s (Shinfield) May Day Fayre as well (on the e next w same day), this is a great morning out for ham g Wokin all the family.” e p Pa r Celebrating its 31st year, the 10k will take participants around the parish, and The 2015 runners are sent on their way by Sir John Madejski (far right) because the event is UKA licensed all Picture: Shinfield 10k/Reading Roadrunners results, which are chip timed and sent out via text message, will be added to the DARTS Power of 10 and Run Britain account.

As an additional incentive, there is also age group prizes up for grabs on the day, WINNERSH BRITISH LEGION completed which including a 100 checkout, but Sean while anyone who can better the course an unbeaten season with a 6-4 win Kerry, who hit his fourth 180 of the season records of 29.32 (male) and 35.09 (female) over Elephant and Castle B, writes TOM and Ben Carter levelled the contest. will pocket themselves £100.

But Winnersh produced a late surge CROCKER. Those running in the junior races – to claim the win as Garry Ellis beat Sean Winnersh, who won all 16 of their 2.1km (Under-7s), 3.6km (U10s), 3.6km Kitzinger and Lee Hussey and Townsend matches, ended the campaign 26 points (U13s) and 5.9km (U16s) – will set off at both also won. clear of the field but did have to come from 11am, 11.30am and midday respectively.

Elsewhere, Elephant and Castle B’s behind in their latest clash.

Each youngster will receive a medal Elephant and Castle B pair Joel Moorcock hopes of a top four finish were dashed as Crowthorne British Legion A eased past and Rich Saunders took the opening point for taking part, while there will be Dukes Head B 8-2. but Winnersh turned the screw, winning additional awards for the fastest boy and Skipper Rob Jones hit a 180 to cap a the remainder of the pairs contests without girl home in each category. memorable day for Crowthorne with the dropping a leg. n For more information about the event, defeat leaving Dukes Head second bottom Keith Townsend opened up a 3-1 including car parking options, visit www. of the Division One table. advantage by defeating Lee Hannant, readingroadrunners.org/shinfield.html

Unbeaten Legion are kings of the Castle

READING ROCKETS were unable to stop Manchester Magic completing the treble last weekend, narrowly going down 72-65 in the Play-Off final.

But Manuel Pena Garces’ men put up a brave effort at the Basketball England performance centre in Belle Vue, where they were more than a match for the opposition before an 8-0 Magic scoring run in the last quarter swung the contest in their favour.

Despite the defeat, it has been an encouraging season for Rockets, who secured a third place finish in Division 1 of the English Basketball League and places in the finals of the National Trophy and the play-offs, where they were beaten

by Manchester on both occasions.

Point guard Tony Robinson and D’Montre Edwards led the Rockets’ charge on Sunday, racking up 45 points between them, with the latter producing a wonderful solo effort during the second session.

Weaving his way past numerous attempted challenges at speed, Edwards went on to bring the fans to their feet with a score which many thought looked impossible.

It was a sign of the effort and encouragement Reading were producing on the day, but with player of the year Ellis Cooper pulling the strings for the opposition, Manchester would remain a tough nut to crack.

Ellis would leave the court boasting 24 points and 13 rebounds.

Jordan Nicholls tied up the scoring at 58-58 in the final quarter, but the moment was soon followed by controversy as captain Danny Carter was pulled up for a fifth personal foul and excluded from proceedings.

Despite this, Reading battled on, but such efforts were to be in vain as the Magic celebrated a clean sweep of trophy wins.

There was disappointment, too, for Reading Rockets Ladies.

They were beaten 68-59 by Southwark Pride at the same venue and also had to settle for the runners-up medal in the play-offs.

Nonetheless, this has been the club’s best-ever season, having won the league title and reached two finals in 2015/16.

Top scorer on the day was Cat Lutz with 29 points and nine rebounds.

Maile Delow chipped in with nine points and seven rebounds while Alex Storey picked up two points and six rebounds.

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TENNIS

Young guns key to continued success at ambitious Emmbrook and Bearwood sides from U9 to U15s, but has entered the EMMBROOK and Bearwood Cricket Club NatWest U19s competition for 2016. will be looking to build on the successful “Our colts and youth members are the foundations laid last season when they heartbeat of this family-orientated club,” return to competitive action next month. said chairman Emma Wells.

And in a continuing effort to grow “There is a natural development for even more, officials are welcoming new colts to progress into the senior squad players of all ages and abilities to sign up which continues to grow in numbers and for the summer and beyond. strength.

Emmbrook and Bearwood are aiming “We have active family involvement to carry on the momentum which that brings with it a vibrant atmosphere saw them enjoy their most successful to our club nights each Friday during the campaign ever in 2015, where the first summer. team won both the Berkshire Cricket “We are certainly aiming to maintain League Division 1 title and promotion to our development.” the Premier Division.

Based at Lowther Road, senior training They will start their venture in the sessions are held on Tuesdays, while top flight away at Ruislip Victoria on practice for the U9s, U11s and U13s takes Saturday, May 7. place on a Friday.

Also celebrating was the 2nd XI, who n For more information about the club, or too recorded an elevation and will this even to discuss the sponsorship avenues year be plying their trade in Division 2 of available, contact Ms Wells on 07710 833 the same competition, while the 954 or email emmalouisewells@btinternet. recently-introduced third team will be com looking to continue their progression in Division 4.

Elsewhere, the club witnessed its Under-15s finish top of the Berkshire League, while many of its colts are regulars for the county, with the youngsters turning out for all levels between U10 and U17s.

Not only does Emmbrook and Bearwood also have a Emmbrook and Bearwood U15s with the 2015 Berkshire League Sunday team and field’s

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A painful afternoon for Morris and Berkshire in Trophy loss to Dorset BERKSHIRE’S opening Unicorns Trophy game against Dorset proved a particularly painful experience for skipper James Morris, writes DAVID WRIGHT. His side slumped to a seven-wicket defeat after he had been dismissed first ball and just before the end of Sunday’s game he suffered a painful blow when stopping the ball in the field.

He dislocated a thumb and may also have fractured the scaphoid.

He will need to return to hospital for a further X-ray.

“I had injured my thumb during the winter, so it was a bit of a weak one,” he said.

“I don’t know how long I am going to be out of action for.”

Electing to bat first on a chilly day at Falkland CC, Berkshire were dismissed for 235 in the 49th over with Slough opener Waqas Hussain making 90 off 105 balls, which included 10 fours, and Henley newcomer Euan Woods’ 42 off 73 balls.

Coming together at 95-5 in the 22nd over, they lifted the total to 178 before Hussain was caught behind off the first ball of the 39th over.

Earlier, Richard Morris (12) and brother James had been dismissed off successive deliveries in the 16th over with the total on 63.

A good opening spell by the Berkshire attack saw Dorset restricted to 86-2 off 25 overs and the side coached by former Berkshire batsman Paul Prichard lost their third wicket at 113 in the 30th over.

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they eventually saw their side home with nine balls to spare.

McManus finished unbeaten on 109 off 148 balls (3x6s, 8x4s) and Webb 57 off 63 (1x6, 6x4s).

Scores in brief BERKSHIRE: Roberts 0, Hussain 90, Andersson 12, R Morris 12, J Morris 0, Rishton 19, Woods 42, Peploe 18, Davison 5, Nugent 8, Raja 1no, Extras 28.

Total: 235 (48.2 overs).

Bowling: Hayman 10-142-2, Wolstenholme 8-0-443, Waller 1-0-1-0, Thompson 10-2-28-3, Lilley 9-0-60-1, Scott 3-0-23-0, Khan 6.2-0-34-1.

DORSET: Khan 4, McManus 108no, Scott 15, Porter 23, Webb 57no.

Extras 28. Total 236-3 (48.3 overs).

Bowling: Nugent 7.3-1-30-0, Andersson 6-0-31-1, Hussain 7-0-32-1, Raja 10-0-39-1, Woods 8-0-53-0, Peploe 10-0-41-0.

Berkshire’s next Trophy game is against Cornwall at Truro next Sunday.

Cornwall defeated Devon by 47 runs in their opening game last weekend with Henley batsman and Reading teacher Matt Rowe their highest scorer on 61.

Richard Morris skippers the side in the absence of his brother, with Brandon Gilmour (Downend) coming into the 12-man squad.

There is also a second change with Finchampstead all-rounder Matt Carter taking over from the unavailable Andersson.

BERKSHIRE: Roberts, Hussain, R Morris, Gilmour, Rishton, Woods, Peploe, Davison, Carter, Nugent, Raja, Gregory.

Triumphant open day nets new members for Sonning

Katie Mayne (5), left and seven-year-old sister Libby Mayne (centre) enjoy a game of tennis, as does Dylan Mistry, 7, right

By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk ANYONE for tennis? Yes, lots of us!

It was not a case of new balls please, but new players please as a local sporting facility opened its doors to visitors at the weekend.

Sonning Lawn Tennis Club invited all ages to have a go at the popular sport as part of a national Great British Tennis Weekend.

The call was heeded as lots of people turned up at its base in the King George V playing fields off Pound Lane.

The visitors were able to receive coaching, try having a volley and enjoy refreshments in a friendly atmosphere.

Club chairman Romy Spindler was thrilled with how the day went.

She said: “We’ve had a good turnout today. We do this annually to attract new members and show them what we do.

“The [national] event tries to get clubs behind the Great British Tennis Weekend.

“We do welcome new members all year round.”

Tennis is a popular sport, with millions of us glued to our screens during the

From left: Sonning chairman Remy Spindler with Mark Shaw, club president Hilary Moss and Angella Wade Pictures: Phil Creighton

annual Wimbledon tournament, but Ms Spindler said that the sport has additional benefits for players.

“It’s a good way to exercise in a social environment. You don’t have to be good at it, you can just play at a friendly level, or take part in competitive matches.”

And she was full of praise for the way in which youngsters were joining in.

“I think the kids are watching it more and more on telly. They all know how to hold a racquet,” she said. n FOR more details, log on to www. sonningtennis.com

HOCKEY

Under-17 Girls land the title in style SUCCESSIVE victories over Kent and Oxfordshire not only saw Berkshire Under-17s Girls end the season undefeated, but as South JAC County Championship winners too.

The side brought their campaign to a successful close at the University Sports Complex in Oxford last Saturday with 2-0 and 2-1 victories which secured top spot for Berkshire and the title.

The side finished four points clear of closest rivals Surrey having won six and drawing one of their seven fixtures in the competition.

Victory over Oxfordshire, their final game of the season, epitomised the character and determination which has taken the girls to the very top, as they came from a goal down to secure victory.

Undefeated Berkshire Under-17s won the South JAC County Championship last weekend

Berkshire’s results: Hampshire (A) – won 3-2; Buckinghamshire (H) – won 4-0; Sussex (A) – won 3-0; Surrey (H) - drew 0-0; Middlesex (A) - won 6-0; Kent (Neutral) - won 0-2; Oxfordshire (N) - won 2-1

Injury forces ‘disappointed’ Nic to call it a day NIC ROUSE has been forced to call it a day after losing his battle with a shoulder injury.

The second row has become a firm favourite at London Irish following his switch from Championship side Nottingham back in 2013, making 40 appearances for the club.

While known for being a cornerstone in the Exiles’ pack and boasting expertise at the set-piece and an abrasive nature at the breakdown, the 35-year-old has also done a sterling job for the side off the pitch, too.

Spearheading many community initiatives, Rouse played a key role in promoting the inaugural fixture between Irish and Saracens in New York earlier this year, and was State side to help publicise the Try Rugby USA programme.

“London Irish is a club that is very close to my heart and I’m very disappointed to have to call time on my playing career,” said Rouse, who was named Exiles’ Players’ Player of the Season in his first campaign.

“I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my career and I’m now looking forward to the future challenges post rugby.”

The injury has kept Rouse out of Premiership action all season – although he did turn out in a European Challenge Cup game against Edinburgh – and it has sadly brought his playing career to a premature end.

Glenn Delaney, head of rugby operations, added: “Nic has been a great servant to London Irish and it is bitterly disappointing to see him retire from professional rugby.

“He has been a fantastic character to have around the club both on and off the field.

“Everyone connected with London Irish would like to wish Nic and his family all the very best for the future.”

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Greig Tonks says he will not be jumping ship should London Irish be relegated from the Aviva Premiership Picture: Steve Smyth

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk GREIG TONKS says he plans to stay at London Irish next season even if their relegation from the Aviva Premiership is confirmed in an “all or nothing” game against rivals Harlequins this weekend.

Even victory over Quins might not be enough to save the Exiles from exiting the top flight for the first time in 22 years with Newcastle Falcons seven points ahead with two games to play.

Tonks only joined the club in February, but given his ambition to add to his four Scotland international caps, Championship rugby could be seen as a hindrance to his chances.

But the 26-year-old says he was realistic when he joined Irish and is fully on board with competing in the second tier next campaign, should Tom Coventry’s men fail to haul themselves to safety.

“To be honest I knew there was always a chance that (relegation) could happen when I joined,” said Tonks.

“But I knew it was still a great club and a great group of people involved.

“I knew that’s potentially what would happen.

“There’s still a couple of weeks to go and I know it’s not looking amazing in the league but if we can beat Quins this weekend then it goes down to the final weekend, so we’ll see what happens.

“I’d like to stay (next year). Whatever happens I think next year will be a good year for London Irish.”

Tonks, who was involved in the Scotland squad as recently as the 2015 Six Nations, has quickly established himself as first choice fly-half at the club since his

move from Edinburgh but it was his error which handed Newcastle victory last time out.

In a game of just one try, Tonks’ cross-field pass was intercepted by Marcus Watson, who charged away to seal a vital victory for Falcons.

“The frustrating thing was that it was our one mistake in the game and then they pounced on it and scored,” he added.

“In the second half we were on their try line for 20 or 30 phases and didn’t manage to score.

“It’s pretty disappointing that was their only opportunity and they managed to

snatch it so that was pretty frustrating.”

He added: “It was obviously disappointing what happened at Newcastle.

“We’ve had a week off so the boys are recovered and feeling pretty fresh and feeling quite confident about the Quins game to be honest.

“The boys did well a couple of weeks ago against Quins so there’s a lot of positives to take from that and it’s an all or nothing game so at least the guys know they can go in with a clear mind and know they need to win this game.”

Tonks was cup-tied when Irish

NATIONAL LEAGUE 3 LONDON AND SOUTH EAST

Parklife for Westcombe as Bracknell implode Westcombe Park 63 Bracknell 19

CONCEDING five tries during 20 horrific first half minutes saw Bracknell end the season with a heavy defeat.

The opposition had 42 points on the board and were out of sight before Ally Walton went over just on the stroke of half time.

Ian Burch and Ben Yates joined him on the scoresheet after the interval, but the three more tries racked up by Westcombe Park ensured it was a comfortable finale for the Kent side.

Bracknell end a challenging season upon their switch to National League 3 London and South East in 11th place.

No matter what the result at Goddington Lane the Lily Hill men would still end up in the same position, but they did enjoy an encouraging start to the fixture.

Two early attacks, however, were broken down by infringements they committed themselves, for crossing and holding respectively, but the penalties which followed came to nothing.

But this was when Bracknell were to implode, and within a flash the game was gone.

The away side’s defence was shot to pieces as Westcombe ran riot, dotting down five times in quick succession, with the same number of conversions pulling the hosts 35-0 ahead.

These lapses at the back were not helped up the other end of the field, either, where a penalty kicked dead, runners getting isolated and balls being turned over in contact were among the passed up opportunities to exert some pressure on the opposition.

Unhappy with what he was witnessing, coach Dan Ap Dafydd (pictured) made two changes on 33 minutes, introducing academy duo Walton and Ben Hallaways from the bench, with the latter handed his first team debut.

And it was to have a positive effect, with Walton quickly finding a gap and making a charge for the line – only for the ball to be spilled.

The Westcombe onslaught, though, was soon to resume, with another try just before half-time moving the home side completely out of reach at 42-5.

With the result all but confirmed, both sides proceeded to put on a show after the restart, taking up every chance to play some running rugby – and it would reap the rewards, too, with Burch and Yates helping soften the blow somewhat.

Yet the defence, although much tighter than witnessed during the earlier collapse, would still be breached on three more occasions as fifth-placed Westcombe wrapped up the season in style.

Defeat leaves coach Ap Dafydd with much to ponder as he looks ahead to next term,

but blooding a number of new players during the past four games and title wins for the second XV and Under-18s should provide some encouragement.

BRACKNELL: Mirza (c), Silvester, Williams, Bailey, Wright, Deveraux, Rudkin, Val, Conway, Dennett, Bayliss, Brember, Yates, Burch, Mackay.

Reps: Clarke, Hallaways, Walton

DAN AP DAFYDD has been handed the Head of Rugby post at Bracknell on a permanent basis.

Dan was appointed on an interim basis following the departure of predecessor Rory Greenslade-Jones earlier this month, winning two of his four games in charge and guiding the Lily Hill Men to safety in National League 3 London and South East in the process.

Ap Dafydd has been with the club as a player for a good number of years and has also helped the Bracknell Academy produce some sterling results in recent times.

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pushed Harlequins hard in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final earlier this month, losing 38-30, so is set to be involved in a derby game with Exiles for the first time this weekend.

And he says his team-mates have been making him aware of the rivalry between the clubs.

“This is a big derby game so this is a big occasion for this club,” he said.

“There’s no excuses not to be raring to go.

“Everyone is looking forward to getting stuck in.”

He continued: “The boys have been talking about how big a game it is against Quins so it will be good to get a chance to play in one.

“I think the fans have been amazing so it will be really nice to get the last home game of the season as a win and give the fans something to celebrate about a little bit.

“They deserve it.” n IRISH have announced the signing of prop Oliver Hoskins.

The 23-year-old will arrive from Australian Super Rugby side Western Force and has penned a two-year deal.

“I’m really excited at the prospect of joining London Irish and looking at the players that have joined, it is clear the club is genuinely building for the future,” said the former Australia Under-20 international.

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Super Stags see off Reading and defend Division 1 crown IT WAS another weekend and another title win for Bracknell Rugby Club.

Following up the triumph enjoyed by the Under-18s just seven days earlier was the second XV Stags, who saw off Reading in a 15-8 victory which sealed the successful defence of their Berks, Bucks and Oxon Division 1 crown.

A healthy crowd gathered at Lily Hill Park to help roar the hosts on to the win needed to secure top spot for a second season running, but would see the visitors open the scoring via a drop goal.

But Bracknell were quick to power back, with George Elliott breaking out from a ruck to score a try which Ben Radford improved for a 7-3 lead.

Further opportunities to cross the line again would fall the home side’s way, only for knock-ons and errors to let the side down.

Yet these were soon forgotten about when Dave Abbot carried himself over from close quarters for what proved to be a vital score.

Radford, however, was off

target on this occasion.

This saw Bracknell take a 12-3 advantage into the break, which was improved shortly afterwards via a penalty.

Some stern Reading defending would deny the champions-elect further ventures to the whitewash, although the Stags were not helped by failing to correctly execute their drills.

And their lead was cut to eight points when the guests dabbed down for the only try of the half, with the conversion again failing to reach its intended destination.

Thankfully for Bracknell there was to be no late fightback or dramatic finale, with the side comfortably seeing out the latter stages of the contest before the celebrations began in earnest.

The winning team was: Jasper Miranda, Bradley Walters, Dan Roux, Dave Abbott, Ollie Crookall, Matan Sayegh, Liam Goodison, Ryan Noakes, Jake Findlay, George Elliott, Henry Williams, Andy Slade (c), Mike Eastwell, Luke Fisher, Ben Radford, Tristan Carter, Cameron Rastall, Brooke Avann and Kevin Gray.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE 2 SOUTH

‘Awesome’ Drury sees Rams are safe Redingensians Rams 37 Chinnor 21 “AWESOME” George Drury was the star of the show as Rams secured their place in National League 2 South for next season.

It is an impressive achievement from Mike Tewkesbury’s men, who had long been hovering around the drop zone – only for a run of seven straight victories to edge them closer to safety in what was their first year at this level of rugby.

Successive defeats to Cambridge and Bishop’s Stortford had held up the side from making it mathematically impossible to avoid relegation, although it would have needed an incredible swing of results elsewhere to send Redingensians plummeting out of the competition.

But through the efforts of scrum-half Drury, who scored one try and helped lay on two more, and Spike Chandler – who landed all seven kicking opportunities – saw the side to successful victories over Chinnor and over the line.

“George was awesome,” said captain Dan Barnes afterwards.

“He scored an unbelievable try and had a hand in two others.”

Despite the visitors enjoying the lion’s share of possession and territory, it was the smash-and-grab display produced by the Rams which saw them record a bonus-point success.

The hosts were in front after just two minutes of this contest, with Jamie Guttridge exploiting a gap in the Chinnor defence, with Chandler knocking over the first of four conversions.

The guests, though, would hit back through a catch-and-drive Nathan

Redingensians’ George Drury scored one try and played a part in two more during a display described as “awesome” by captain Dan Barnes

Hannay try, with Sam Angell adding the extras – only for foul play to allow the deadly accurate Chandler to bang over

two penalties for a 13-7 lead.

Both were awarded for high tackles, with Chinnor’s Alex Waddingham paying

the price for the second incident via the way of a yellow card.

The advantage was further extended on the stroke of half time when Sean McDermottroe pounced on an error and blazed a trail covering some 40 metres before dabbing down for a score Chandler once again improved from out on the touchline.

Tewkesbury’s charges would go in at the break in control of the contest at 20-7, but back came the opposition soon after the restart, with Angell strolling in from close range to cut the gap.

But it was now when Drury was making his stamp on proceedings, weaving through a bewildered defence to finish off good work from Tom Vooght in winning the turnover.

Chinnor, edged out 41-39 when the sides last met back in December, whipped up a storm of pressure as they looked for another way back into the contest, but would find their options thwarted by a stubborn Redingensians defence.

So it was of some frustration when, against the run of play, Ben Henderson’s fly-hack was collected by Drury, who sent Conor Corrigan racing in from almost the halfway line to put the home side out of reach.

There was still time for Hannah to double his tally of tries late on, but Chandler would have the final say, slotting over another penalty to wrap-up a gritty victory.

“It was impressive stuff,” added coach Tewkesbury.

“We harassed them into mistakes.

Eight wins in ten matches is a great way to be finishing the season.”

Another plus for Rams was the introduction from the bench of 18-year-old Gareth Sims, who becomes the 47th player this season to make a first-team appearance.

REDINGENSIANS: Foxley; McDermottroe, Bryant, Barnes, Corrigan; Chandler, Drury; Steadman, Henderson, Ball, Guttridge, Bryson, Amor, Vooght, Stapley. Reps: Knowles, Weller, Taylor, Nightingale, Sims.

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Robbie rested and will miss ‘tough’ Redruth clash MIKE TEWKESBURY is predicting a “tough old game” when he takes his Rams to Redruth for the final game of the season on Saturday (3pm).

And the side will make the lengthy trip to Cornwall without back-row Robbie Stapley, who is rested while nursing a shoulder problem.

Stapley has played an instrumental part in helping guide Rams to safety in National League 2 South.

Jamie Guttridge will switch to the No.8 positon in his absence, with Ollie Taylor filling in at lock.

In the front row, Matt Weller starts at loose head and Jack Steadman moves out to the opposite flank, while Jordan Ethelston is named on the bench.

A member of the Berkshire Under-20 side at Twickenham last season, Ethleston could be in line to make his league debut down at fourth-placed Redruth.

“Going down to Redruth will be a new experience for some of our lads,” said coach Tewkesbury.

“It could be a tough old game.

“There will be a hostile crowd and it will be a big challenge. We need to play with the same fervour we showed against Chinnor.”

National League 2 South P W D L F Cambridge 29 24 2 3 977 Old Albanians 29 24 1 4 950 Bishop’s Stortford 29 21 1 7 871 Redruth 29 22 0 7 719 Taunton Titans 29 19 1 9 858 Bury St Edmunds 29 13 0 16 706 Redingensians 29 13 0 16 637 Old Elthamians 29 13 2 14 638 Chinnor 29 12 0 17 757 Canterbury 29 12 0 17 659 Barnes 29 10 4 15 646 Worthing 29 12 1 16 609 Clifton 29 11 2 16 706 Dorking 29 10 0 19 584 Southend Saxons 29 7 3 19 548 Launceston 29 0 1 28 287

A BP 518 25 465 25 407 25 514 19 580 20 712 18 713 16 732 12 722 20 840 17 786 17 658 14 722 16 770 16 800 11 1213 8

PTS 125 123 111 107 98 70 68 68 68 65 65 64 64 56 45 5

BERKS, BUCKS AND OXON PREMIER DIVISION

Crows lose out in late top-four swoop Milton Keynes 36 Crowthorne 15

Conor Corrigan runs in to score a breakaway try for the hosts during the win over Chinnor Drury escapes from the grasp of the opposition

Fly-half Spike Chandler impressed from the tee – nailing all seven scoring oppostunities – on what was a joyous day for the Rams

the scores at 5-5.

This, however, was as good as it got.

Rob Lasbrey reduced the arrears before the break, with his side then CROWTHORNE were unable to get the turning on the style in the second half. better of Milton Keynes Crowthorne simply at the Emerson Valley had no answer to their Sports Pavilion and had guests, with Dan Rolfe, to settle for a fifthTim Parkinson and place finish.

Harry Bissett adding Nonetheless, this their name to the list has still been an of tryscorers on the impressive campaign afternoon. for Alex Stewart’s men, Conversions came even if they did miss the way of Brian Purcell out on a top four finish. and Michael Dean as the In order to have runners-up to done this, the Crows Crowthorne coach Alex Stewart champions Gosford All needed to better the Picture: Crowthorne RFC Blacks secured a 19th result of Abingdon, win of the term. but they were 45-39 Berks, Bucks and Oxon Premier Division winners at lowly Wheatley, meaning the P W D L F A BP PTS result in Buckinghamshire would not Gosford All Blacks 22 21 0 1 849 215 19 103 have been enough in the end.

Milton Keynes 22 19 1 2 818 272 15 95 But standing in the visitors way Tadley 22 19 0 3 794 299 13 85 Abingdon 22 13 0 9 590 414 15 67 was a Milton Keynes side which was Crowthorne 22 12 1 9 336 329 10 62 celebrating promotion to Southern Chesham 22 8 0 14 237 516 7 40 Counties North.

Alchester 22 6 0 16 328 543 11 30 Yet they would rattle their hosts Risborough 22 7 0 15 199 626 2 27 during the early exchanges, running in Hungerford 22 6 1 15 333 602 10 26 three unconverted tries to open up a 15-5 Slough 22 8 1 13 477 576 9 18 lead, although Dan Pearson had gone Wheatley 22 4 0 18 232 600 8 14 over for the opposition to briefly tie up Chipping Norton 22 6 2 14 301 502 5 8

READING FC

Rakels: ‘I’m a happy Royal’ READING V PRESTON NORTH END SKY BET CHAMPIONSHIP MADEJSKI STADIUM SATURDAY - 3PM

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk DENISS RAKELS feels his form is getting “better and better” as he aims for a first Madejski Stadium goal on Saturday.

The Latvian striker has become an instant fans’ favourite since joining Reading from Cracovia in January, scoring three goals in 12 appearances – including two in the last three.

And Rakels, 23, believes he is beginning to adapt to the English game.

“I had an injury in March,” he said.

“I came back against Leeds, scored a goal and my form has got better and better.

“Now we have two games, we must win these games and after that it’s holiday and a bit of relaxing.”

He continued: “I am very happy.

“The last two games I played 90 minutes for the first time here since December.

“For me it was hard. It is a higher level than Poland.

“I’ve played two (whole) games and after the next two games I think I’ll be ready for a lot of games at this level.”

Despite only arriving a few months ago, Rakels has already been given a song by the Reading fans and he says he was made aware on the journey back from QPR, in which he scored the equaliser.

“After the game on the bus from Loftus

MICHAEL HECTOR and Lucas Piazon have been recalled from their loans by Chelsea.

The pair have been enjoying season long deals from the reigning Premier League champions but will return to Stamford Bridge with immediate effect for the remainder of the season.

The news means Reading academy product Hector will have an understated end to his career in Berkshire.

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Deniss Rakels is out to break his Madejski Stadium duck this weekend

Road I saw this video on Instagram,” he said.

“I feel this, it is very good for me.

“Everywhere I’ve been the fans have been no problem.

“They loved me in Poland and Latvia but here it is very quick.

“I have only been here in Reading for three months and I see the fans love me and I hope we win games and everything will be good.”

One of the high points of Royals’ recent poor run of five games without a win is the blossoming partnership between

Hector and Piazon recalled by Chelsea for £4 million, the centre-back was immediately loaned straight back to Reading and was in line for his farewell appearance at Madejski Stadium against Preston North End on Saturday.

The Jamaica international played 93 times for Reading while Piazon featured

strike duo Yann Kermorgant and Rakels, with the pair linking up brilliantly against Hull City and also for the goal against QPR. And Rakels says Kermorgant is the type of striker he likes to play alongside.

“In the last games I played with Yann and it was good for me because Yann is a strong guy,” he explained.

“When the ball comes to Yann, every time with Yann it is two or three players and I’m alone free and 99% of the time he wins the header then the ball comes to me with space.

“For me it is better to play with a front two, one small and one big.”

Rakels is not the first Latvian to play for Reading and the forward revealed he had a call from former Royals defender Kaspars Gorkss when it became evident the club were interested in him earlier in the year.

“I was in a training camp with my last team Cracovia,” he said.

“Kaspars Gorkss called me and said Brian, the coach, called him and asked about me and that Reading is interested.

“I really wanted to play in England.

“I spoke with Kaspars and national team coach Marians (Pahars).

“He said if you have a proposition from England you must go and play.

“Marians played in England (for Southampton) and he said ‘I see you in English football’.”

He added: “England is one of the best countries in football in Europe and the world.

“I had more propositions in the winter but when I heard about Reading, England was my first choice.”

27 times and scored five goals in his one year at the club.

“Michael is a player I have known for a long time now and his is an amazing story,” said Royals boss Brian McDermott.

“He has been at Reading for six years now and after so many loan spells with lower league teams, he has found himself at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

“Another amazing story that football tends to throw at you.”

Axed Clarke claims Thai owners ‘do not have money to develop the club’ STEVE CLARKE has broken his silence on his departure from Reading and claims the Thai owners do not have the funds to make major investment in the squad.

Clarke (pictured) was sacked in December, just weeks after he spoke to Fulham about their vacant managerial position only to stay with the Royals.

A lot of the talk last summer centred on getting the green light from Thailand to purchase players, but eight men did arrive through the door permanently as well as five loanees.

Having briefly sat top of the Championship during the early months of the campaign, Clarke’s reign ended after a run of just one win in eight games, 2-1 at home to struggling Bolton Wanderers, and the Scot was shown the door following the 1-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers at Madejski Stadium.

“At the time the job had become quite difficult,” Clarke said on Sky Sports show Goals on Sunday.

“I got permission from Reading to speak to Fulham, who had approached Reading.

“I spoke to Fulham and decided that I wanted to stay at Reading.

“That was the gist of it, there was no big drama.”

“I chose to stay at Reading and three games later they kicked me out the door.

“Obviously with hindsight if I could live that week again, I would do things a

little bit differently.”

Clarke, who was appointed by Reading in December 2014 following the departure of Nigel Adkins, said the job came so unexpectedly that he had no opportunity to research the club.

And the Scot admits he was surprised how tough the job at Madejski Stadium would become.

“It was quite a difficult job,” he said.

“It was a job that came about very quickly.

“I was literally lying on the beach in the Caribbean and I got a phone call and it was like ‘if you want the job it’s yours, but you have to be in the country tomorrow’.

“So I sort of rushed back, I’d been out the game for a year, I was looking forward to getting back in.

“I rushed back and I didn’t really do enough due diligence on the club because I didn’t really have time.”

He continued: “I had to make a spur of the moment decision and when I got there it was quite a difficult situation because the club had frittered their money away under the Russian owner (Anton Zingarevich).

“He’d left, the club was then sold to a Thai consortium which had enough money to buy the club but didn’t really have enough money to put into the club to develop it and they wanted promotion to the Premier League.

“So when you add all that together, it was quite a difficult job.”

Season ticket prices for 2015/16 revealed

This news will undoubtedly disgruntle a few, especially given the club suffered their lowest gate in 12 years earlier this month against Hull City.

Adult season ticket renewals in that part of the ground have gone up by £25 due to planned upgrade works around that part of the ground.

The 18-24 ticket age band, which was introduced last summer, will remain in place for this season while the family ticket has been reduced.

Full details are available at www. readingfc.co.uk/tickets/season-tickets.

READING have announced details for their 2016/17 season tickets.

Fans sitting in the North Stand can retain their current seats for £50 less than this campaign, now priced at £325 for adults with reductions also for the concession price. Prices for the Lower West and East stands have been frozen but those sitting in Upper West have seen a slight increase in their prices.

Deniss nets again, much to the delight of McDermott Queens Park Rangers 1 Reading 1

BRIAN McDERMOTT hailed the impact of Deniss Rakels after the Latvian struck the goal which ended Reading’s four-game losing run, writes TOM CROCKER. Royals went to Loftus Road for their mid-table clash with Queens Park Rangers on the back of losses to Birmingham City, Middlesbrough, Leeds United and Hull City and a fifth was on the cards when Grant Hall headed in on the 35th minute.

But McDermott’s men responded in style, equalising after good work from Yann Kermorgant and Andrew Taylor led to Rakels finding space in the area to smartly sweep in from close range and seal a 1-1 draw.

And McDermott was keen to praise the striker who joined Reading in January from Polish side Cracovia.

“The lads love him, the fans love him and he’ll score goals,” said the Royals boss.

“He’s got that in the locker.

“He made his goal look really easy, it was a great finish.

“It was good work by Yann and he took it really well.

“We needed to score just before half time and we did.”

He continued: “(Deniss) is a lovely lad.

“If he gets a chance, I think Deniss scores.

Brian McDermott

“He was disappointed at the end himself because he thinks he should’ve scored from the header, just didn’t get any connection on it.

“I said ‘don’t worry, save that for next season!’”

McDermott made two changes to the side which lost against Hull with George Evans and Kermorgant coming in for Michael Hector and Matej Vydra while Chris Gunter returned from injury to take his place on the bench.

QPR also rang the changes, making five in total following their midweek 4-0 loss at Brighton, and both sides started brightly.

Sebastian Polter had the first chance but,

as became a familiar theme for the majority of the contest, his shot across goal was parried away by Ali Al-Habsi.

Kermorgant, Rakels and Simon Cox all had chances but could not find the target before Al-Habsi was again called into action to deny Ben Gladwin.

Tjaronn Chery, who was Rangers’ chief threat during the opening 45 minutes, won a free kick after a foul by Oliver Norwood and stepped up himself, curling towards the bottom corner but he saw his effort tipped away.

The deadlock was broken in disappointing fashion from a Royals perspective as a deep Alejandro Faurlin corner was met by centre-back Hall, who powerfully nodded back across goal and netted his first goal for QPR, despite the best efforts of Norwood on the line.

But Reading did not let this affect them, quickly levelling the contest in a move instigated by Kermorgant.

The hard-working Frenchman slid in well to knock the ball out to Andrew Taylor, who returned a cross to Kermorgant on the edge of the box.

And the 34-year-old’s blossoming relationship with Rakels grew further as he slipped the ball through to the poacher to tuck in his third goal for the club, one that his first half display had deserved.

In truth the contest died down after the break with the highlights being a stunning save from Matt Ingram to deny a Norwood free-kick and another Al-Habsi save to stop Polter.

That was until the closing moments when at one end a teasing Garath McCleary cross just evaded the head of Rakels before down the other end a mix-up between Jake Cooper and Al-Habsi allowed Polter in but he completely fluffed his chance from close range.

“When you lose four on the spin it’s not pleasant,” said McDermott.

“Especially some of the stuff that’s gone on, losing at Middlesbrough so late on, going to Leeds, controlling the game and getting nothing and then getting nothing the other night against Hull.

“It’s about getting the basics right and that’s what we need going forward.”

READING: Al-Habsi (c); McCleary, Ferdinand, Cooper, Taylor (Gunter 77); Evans, Norwood, Quinn (Hector 71); Cox; Kermorgant (Vydra 81), Rakels.

Subs not used: Bond, Barrett, Piazon, John.

Goal: Rakels (41) Yellow card: Norwood (25) QPR: Ingram; Perch, Onuoha (c), Hall, Kpekawa; Luongo, Faurlin; Gladwin (El Khayati 71), Chery (Washington 87), Phillips (Petrasso 77); Polter.

Subs not used: Lumley, Hill, Diakite, Hoilett.

Goal: Hall (35) Referee: Stuart Attwell Attendance: 16,225

ACADEMY

Axel’s strike secures U18s a share of the spoils AXEL ANDRESSON netted a free-kick to earn Reading Under-18s a share of the spoils against Blackburn Rovers in the penultimate match of their campaign.

Royals fell behind against Rovers at Hogwood Park on 27 minutes when Stefan Mols cut the ball back for Lewis Mansell to notch his 23rd goal of the campaign.

But Reading responded before the break after they were handed a golden opportunity as goalkeeper Andy Fisher picked up a Joe Grayson backpass.

Icelandic midfielder Andresson made no mistake, finding the net to earn Reading a point.

Royals round off their season this Saturday at home to Fulham.

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THAMES VALLEY LEAGUE

It’s all-White for Hurst as Christopher nets winner

By TOM CROCKER tcrocker@wokinghampaper.co.uk CHRISTOPHER WHITE scored the only goal as Hurst picked up a vital 1-0 win over Woodley United Reserves in the Thames Valley Premier Division.

With both sides still looking over their shoulders at the bottom of the table, victory would ease relegation fears with the season winding towards a close and White’s goal proved the difference.

Woodley’s cause was not helped by a Jeremy West red card as Hurst squeezed to the win.

This was the first of three games in five days for WOODLEY and they picked up an important three points with a 2-1 win over Mortimer on Monday night.

Rupen Limbu and Sam Skehan got the

goals to cancel out Kaser Chowdhury’s strike.

But it was another defeat on Wednesday, going down 3-2 to fellow strugglers Unity.

Meanwhile, in Division 3 goals from Christopher Blackall and Stuart Moss came in vain as WARGRAVE lost 4-2 at home to Baughurst AFC. Wargrave, who also had Moss sent off after scoring, ended the season second bottom as Neil King bagged a Baughurst hat-trick with Rob Teagle also netting late on.

In the same league, rock-bottom TWYFORD AND RUSCOMBE finished the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Unity Reserves while WOODLEY UNITED A were well beaten by Taplow United

Reserves.

Substitute Louis Holland bagged the only Woodley goal while a Michael Gaut treble and Jack Shea strike helped Taplow to a top four finish.

In DIVISION FOUR, HURST RESERVES were forced to settle for a fourth placed finish with a final day 3-2 defeat to champions Maidenhead Magpies Reserves.

SHINFIELD RANGERS MENS hopes of finishing second in Division 5 were dashed by a 2-1 loss against league leaders TDC Knights.

Newly crowned champions TDC wasted little time in finding the net when Ibrahim Koroma scored in the second minute while Simeon Edwards secured the win with four minutes to go.

Jonah Vaughan found the net for Shinfield.

A Steven Lebrecht hat-trick helped The Hop Leaf to a 3-1 win over 10-man HURST A. Hop Leaf, who jumped up to third with the victory, cancelled out Josh Maguire’s goal through one Lebrecht first half strike and two after the break while Peter Jones was dismissed for Hurst.

BERKS COUNTY ROVERS were handed a walkover win against Baughurst AFC Reserves to stay second.

It was a vital win for Hurst in their battle to beat the drop in the Premier Division

READING AND DISTRICT SUNDAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Results: April 21-27

Woodley (in blue) responded to the loss by beating Mortimer 2-1 on Monday night

PREMIER DIVISION: Burghfield 3-0 Woodley United DIVISION 1: Woodley Wanderers 3-2 116 Exiles, AFC Burghfield 1-0 FC Woodley DIVISION 2: Pangbourne & Basildon Barbarians 2-2 Emmbrook Inn, Arborfield 2-2 Warwick Arms, AFC Burghfield Res 1-3 Athletico Forest, Warwick Arms 3-1 Emmbrook Inn, Loxwood Park Rangers v Le Galaxy (away walkover), Athletico Forest 2-5 AFC Pangbourne, Arborfield 1-2 AFC Burghfield Res, Emmbrook Inn v Arborfield (away walkover), Le Galaxy 2-0 Pangbourne & Basildon Barbarians Fixtures: May 1 PREMIER DIVISION: Richfield Rovers Res v Woodley United DIVISION 1: SC United v FC Woodley DIVISION 2: AFC Pangbourne v WS Hobnob, Athletico Forest v Warwick Arms, Wokingham & Emmbrook v Emmbrook Inn OTHER: Le Galaxy v Woodley Wanderers

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Hurst’s Christopher White slots home the only goal of the game against Woodley United Res

Ward frustrated after County secure a draw Notts County Ladies 2 Reading Women 2

HELEN WARD admitted there was a sense of disappointment as Reading led twice but failed to win against Notts County, writes TOM CROCKER. Ward put Royals ahead only for Jess Clarke to level from the penalty spot but Kelly Chambers’ side were back in front at half time thanks to a Laura Bassett own goal.

But England international Clarke struck again after the break to earn a share of the spoils and leave Reading still searching for their first win since being promoted to WSL 1.

“Having led twice, you always want to come away with a win,” said Ward (pictured). “But Notts County are an experienced side so a point is a point at the end of the day.

“The fashion in which we conceded both goals was disappointing and it would have been a good opportunity to get our first win on the board.”

Kelly Chambers made two changes to the side which were beaten in the FA Cup quarter-finals by Sunderland last time out with Grace Moloney returning in goal while Shelly Provan earned her first start in place of Lois Roche.

Royals started brightly, taking the lead on just six minutes when Wales international Ward smashed in a stunning strike from 25 yards into the

top corner. The Lady Pies levelled just past the half hour mark when Kirsty McGee handled in the box, allowing Clarke to step up and send Moloney the wrong way from the resulting penalty.

Reading quickly restored their advantage when Molly Bartrip’s corner was diverted into her own net by Bassett but Clarke again equalised, lobbing Moloney.

The visitors, who handed a senior debut to Zoe Cunningham from the bench, had a late chance for victory but Emma Follis was denied by Carly Telford and the spoils were shared.

“We got into them quite early, got an early goal and played well in the first half,” said Ward.

“I think (my goal) was a clearance that fell to me and I looked up and couldn’t see anything on in terms of passing.

“So I thought why not have a go and thankfully it went into the top corner.”

READING: Moloney, Jane, Bartrip, McGee (c), Rowe, Follis, Hines, Provan, Bruton (Walkley 86), Jones (Cunningham 74), Ward (Stobbs 70).

Subs not used: Earps, Scott, Roche, Fletcher Goals: Ward (6), Bassett (OG) (38) NOTTS COUNTY: Telford, Krantz, Bassett (c), Bradley-Auckland (F. Whelan 63), Turner, Luik (James 63), Buet, Crichton, Clarke, Williams (A. Whelan 17), Yankey.

Subs not used: Walsh, Weston, Oliver, Hassell Goals: Clarke x2 (32,64) Referee: Anthony Tankard Attendance: 827

Picture: Nigel Hoyle

Royals beaten, but Bruton is upbeat Reading FC Women 1 Arsenal Ladies 2

LAUREN BRUTON says there are plenty of positives to take despite the wait for a first WSL 1 victory extending after a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Royals have competed well following promotion to the top flight, picking up two away draws, but are still yet to taste victory in their first four matches.

The Gunners took a first half lead through Jordan Nobbs’ long-range strike and doubled the tally on the hour mark thanks to Dominique Janssen’s header.

Emma Follis netted a fine goal to set up a grandstand finish but it proved to be in vain.

“The last 20 minutes we actually did really well,” said vice-captain Bruton.

“It’s a shame that we didn’t start that way.

“It was a tough game. We had all the pressure in the last 20 minutes and nicked a goal, we probably could’ve nicked a couple more but at the end of the day it wasn’t meant to be.”

She added: “That was our gameplan, to sit in for a little bit and bring on the pressure to us and frustrate them a little bit.

“We were hoping to go in 0-0 at half-time and unfortunately they scored.

“1-0 at half-time, we were happy with that and we knew we could push them in the second half.

“It was just a shame that we let in that second goal but we finished so well.”

Kelly Chambers’ side hosted Arsenal on Wednesday night for their first home game of the campaign and first league match at Adams Park since moving to Wycombe Wanderers’ ground and they gave the visitors a real scare.

While Royals were unchanged from their 2-2 draw at Notts County, Arsenal

Emma Follis pulls a goal back Picture: Neil Graham

rang the changes following back-to-back defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea and they seemed to be working.

Pedro Martinez Losa’s charges made all the early running with Vicky Losada heading straight at Grace Moloney.

But for all their possession, clear cut chances were few and far between so Nobbs tried her luck from 22 yards, arrowing an effort towards the top corner and it found the net despite a touch from the keeper.

Arsenal turned the screw in search of a second goal and had plenty of opportunities either side of the half-time whistle as Danielle Carter, Losada and Janssen were all denied by fine Moloney stops.

Natalia also saw a goal chalked off for offside but the lead was doubled when Janssen rose highest to head in from a corner to give Reading a mountain to climb.

But Chambers’ side responded well, going close when Follis rounded Sari van Veenendaal before the keeper got back to save.

However, the winger was not to be denied a goal as she danced beyond a

couple of challenges into the box and fired across goal into the far corner with 12 minutes to play.

While Arsenal inevitably had a couple of chances to seal the game on the break, notably Asisat Oshoala blazing over, Reading could have snatched a point when Bruton headed wide in the final minute.

After such a long wait for a home game, two come along at once with Reading back in action on Monday (2pm) when they take on Sunderland for the third time in a month and Bruton feels a first win could be on the cards.

“We’re really looking forward to Monday and hopefully we can get our first win of the season,” she said.

“Every single game we go into we go for the win or to get something out of the game and we’ll be looking for three points against Sunderland.

“We can definitely take positives from this game, especially the last 20 minutes when we pressed them and they looked really nervy.

“We can take a lot of positives from it and hopefully bring that into the Sunderland game.”

READING: Moloney; Jane, McGee (c), Bartrip, Provan; Follis, Rowe, Hines (Walkley 71), Bruton, Ward (Stobbs 71); Jones (Fletcher 45). Subs not used: Earps, H. Scott, Estcourt, Cunningham Goal: Follis (78) Yellow card: Walkley (74) ARSENAL: van Veenendaal; A. Scott (Corredera 77), Henning, Stoney, Williamson; Janssen, Nobbs (Williams 63), Losada; Carter, McCabe, Natalia (Oshoala 81). Subs not used: Byrne, Rose, Mitchell, van de Donk.

Goals: Nobbs (30), Janssen (60) Referee: Antony Coggins. Attendance: 604 n WOODLEY UNITED’S season ended in

disastrous fashion with an 11-1 mauling against Oxford City Ladies.

United’s only goal of the contest came in the 89th minute through Bonnie Messitt at The Triangle.

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Wokingham and Emmbrook Reserves celebrate with the Presdent’s Cup

WOKINGHAM AND EMMBROOK RESERVES WIN THE PRESIDENT’S CUP

No final Payne for victorious Sumas WOKINGHAM AND EMMBROOK Reserves upset the odds when beating Oxford City Nomads Development 1-0 to win the Hellenic President’s Cup at Henley Town’s Invesco Perpetual Triangle on Tuesday night.

While they finished second bottom of Division 2 East after scoring just 35 goals in 18 games, the Nomads remained unbeaten in 22 games as they won the Division 2 West title by 16 points, netting 100 goals in the process, with 36 of them coming from Rasho Dawood.

But, as they say, cup ties are one-off affairs, and this was another encounter that did not keep to the script.

On another night the Nomads would probably have won. Their youngsters

moved the ball around well and they created numerous scoring chances, good ones at that, but Sumas are a team certainly not lacking in guts and enthusiasm. They also kept their shape well and did not make things easy for their opponents, whose last defeat had come in a county cup competition a fortnight before Christmas.

The Wokingham defence, which had conceded 10 goals to Sandhurst two weeks ago, had to withstand considerable pressure in the opening half and were relieved to see Dawood and Jordy Ngathe squandering golden opportunities.

Sumas did not create a noteworthy chance until three minutes before half-time when Darren Thorne produced

a shot on the turn that flew just over the crossbar. Clive McNelly’s men went straight back on the offensive at the start of the second half and Craig Haylett was not far away after combining well with James Payne.

And 10 minutes into the half they scored their golden goal.

Nomads keeper Juan Leiva was forced to race to the edge of his area to head the ball clear, but it only travelled as far as Payne, who coolly lobbed it back over the stranded Leiva into an empty net.

The goal gave Sumas a tremendous boost and they raised their game even more.

The Division 2 West champions threw everything at them with Ngathe hitting

the post and Dawood not far away with a header.

But it wasn’t one-way traffic and Sumas nearly doubled their lead from a swift counter-attack with Haylett racing clear of the Nomads defence before striking the post.

Wokingham continued to frustrate their opponents with keeper Kyle Lennon always looking confident between the posts.

Sumas held on to finish an otherwise disappointing season with a winner’s medal in what was McNelly’s final game with the reserves before stepping up to manage the first team.

“I could not be more proud of my team tonight,” he said.

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Brilliant Boars complete historic treble of cup wins AT THE rate Eversley and California Under-16s are winning trophies this season, the club is going to need a bigger cabinet.

An impressive and unforgettable season for the young Boars continued last weekend when defeating Leatherhead Youth 3-0 to lift the Surrey County Cup. In doing so, the side completed what is believed to be an historic and unprecedented treble for both the club and league.

Woodley Wanderers U10s have been named the most improved side in the Berkshire Youth Development League

This is having got their hands on the Oxford League Cup just the weekend before and the Hampshire County Cup

earlier in the season.

Yet it was reigning champions Leatherhead who asked most of the questions during a goalless first half, pushing the opposition on to the back foot and making life difficult for Eversley.

More importantly, however, Leatherhead were unable to take any of the chances which fell their way, and it was to cost them dear come the final whistle.

Nothing continued to separate the finalists after the break, but Eversley were now beginning to take a grip on proceedings.

And at the midway point of the session, they were taking the lead through Jordan Edwards, who produced a poachers finish from close range.

The blood-thirsty Boars were soon celebrating a second when Seb Louis-Verdier doubled the advantage via a long-range strike on the back of a mazy run.

Victory – and the treble – was completed late on when Brett Gardner latched on to a long clearance from the ‘keeper and rattled the ball home, albeit with the help of the underside of the crossbar.

Under-15s WOKINGHAM and Emmbrook Girls had a week to remember.

The side followed up ending Binfield’s

Eversley and California Under-16s

unbeaten run in Division 2 of the Berkshire County Girls league with a 2-0 victory by defeating Barton Rovers 3-1 to lift the league cup last Saturday.

And it was they who broke the deadlock against Barton when Rebecca Greig scored directly from a corner on 15 minutes, with Anna O’Leary lashing a shot into the top corner for a 2-0 advantage moments later.

The opposition did pull a goal back in the second half via a long-rage effort, but a first goal of the season for Julie Mortimer sealed the win and cup for Wokingham.

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In order to help reduce a fixture backlog, this match also doubled up as a league game, so the winners also picked up the three points.

Victory, therefore, moved the team level on points with table-topping Binfield with three games left to play.

The rivals are also due to meet again before the season’s end.

EVERSLEY saw their faint hopes of gatecrashing the top three and a promotion place shot down at Youngs Drive.

The Boars needed to take all three points away at Ash United and hope Bedfont and Feltham. who occupy third spot, slipped up away at Farleigh Rovers.

This, however, did not happen, with Bedfont winning 4-1, rendering the result recorded by Phil Ruggles’ side irrelevant given there was already a seven-point gap with now only two games remaining.

But the boss would have been disappointed with the second half showing produced by his charges, who shipped in three uncontested goals as midtable Ash secured the points.

Eversley, though, can still finish the campaign in fourth, and need a win from their remaining fixtures to do this, with Worcester Park, who sit in this position, having now finished their season.

The team are guests of bottom side Farleigh Rovers on Saturday (3pm), before wrapping up the year when hosting Combined Counties League Division 1 P W D L F A CB Hounslow United30 22 5 3 69 25 Abbey Rangers 31 22 3 6 71 32 Bedfont & Feltham 30 22 2 6 85 39 Worcester Park 32 18 5 9 79 40 Eversley & California30 18 4 8 80 33 Banstead Athletic 30 16 6 8 71 46 Dorking 32 15 1 16 64 61 Staines Lammas 32 14 3 15 61 54 Cobham 31 14 3 14 56 63 Ash United 31 11 8 12 56 58 Frimley Green 30 10 3 17 45 57 Sandhurst Town 30 8 8 14 49 80 Sheerwater 30 9 3 18 51 67 South Park Res 30 7 6 17 49 80 Dorking Wand Res 29 5 7 17 31 63 Epsom Athletic 29 5 4 20 34 86 Farleigh Rovers 29 6 1 22 33 86

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Briony Watts and O’Leary struck in both halves to secure Wokingham a big win over their title rivals last Wednesday.

Under-13s A 2-0 DEFEAT to Sandhurst Town Rangers ended Wokingham and Emmbrook Oranges season in Division 6 of the East Berkshire Football Alliance (EBFA).

It was only the Sumas’ second loss since Christmas, while this was the first fixture the team had failed to score in since November.

Right-back Harry Johnson was named man of the match.

Schools Football RECOVERING to defeat borough rivals The Forest 3-1 saw Reading Blue Coat School’s Under-12s A side win the County Cup. It was a remarkable achievement for the team, who not only finished the season undefeated, but became the first within their age group to do this and win the cup for the Sonning school.

Forest rattled in the opening goal from a first-half free-kick, but Blue Coat battled back after the break and would wrap up victory through Matt Kirk, James Hayden and Harry Martin strikes.

Kirk levelled up the scoring when heading home a Tom Dexter cross, with Martin slotting home amid a goalmouth scramble to complete the turnaround.

Hitting Forest on the counter attack would eventually reap further rewards when Hayden produced a cool finish.

Coach Phil Cowell said: “The boys thoroughly deserved their win against a good Forest side and can be extremely proud of what they have accomplished as a group this season.

“Winning the cup was a great way to cap off an unbeaten season.”

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