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A CHURCH service was held in January at Beech Hill to remember the life of Thrive founding member the Revd Dr Geoffrey Udall who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, January 16. Thrive said it would not be the charity it is today without a great deal of help from this wonderful kind and caring man who bequeathed the charity his Trunkwell Estate in this lovely Berkshire village. Kathryn Rossiter, Chief Executive of Thrive, said: “This generous gift put the charity on a sound, solid footing during the 1990s and enabled us to create a series of wonderful gardens in which to work and help people. “Hundreds of client gardeners now come to Thrive, working with our horticultural therapists in order to feel better both physically and mentally. “The estate he bequeathed is home to our head office, known as The Geoffrey Udall Centre, where therapists work alongside office staff, fundraisers and our training team. And it’s where we provide administrative support to our three regional centres. “It was right and fitting that we remembered Geoff in 2017 when he would have been 100. He is buried in the churchyard with his wife Eleanore, who pre-deceased him, and gardeners from Thrive look after their graves.” The service was conducted by the Revd Chris Leslie and villager Iris Wait spoke movingly to the congregation about Geoff the man, ending with “Thank you Dr Geoff. You

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THE Thames Voyces choir is holding a special choral workshop this weekend. The come and sing event is open to anyone who wants to find out what it’s like to sig in a choir and is focused on Brahms Requiem. The workshop will explore vocal techniques and the Requiem is one of the most popular choral works in the repertoire, with the chorus “How lovely are thy dwellings” having a permanent position in the Classic FM top 300. The workshop will be led by two eminent choral specialists, Greg Hallam who is conductor of Bracknell Choral Society and involved with several choirs including the National Youth Choir and by Nick Austin conductor of Thames Voyces and other choirs and who is accompanist to Bracknell Choral Society. It takes place from 10am at St John’s Church in Waterloo Road, Crowthorne.

The tree of hands created by clients, staff, volunteers and support workers of the Beech Hill charity Thrive. They were marking the 100th birthday of the charity’s founder, the Revd Dr Geoffrey Udall made our lives richer. God Bless you, I will “Everyone drew pictures and wrote never forget you.” wonderful thoughts, expressions and life Client gardeners at Thrive made a tree stories relating to what Thrive means to in honour of his 100th birthday anniversary them. which was decorated with hands from all “Some added birthday wishes and a clients and Beech Hill staff, volunteers and thank you to Geoff who is affectionately support workers. remembered by everyone at Thrive. Our It was co-ordinated by horticultural tree symbolises Thrive as beginning life as a therapist Aggie Michalec who said: small seed nearly 40 years ago. “Everyone traced their hands and selected “We have strong roots thanks to Geoff. one colour to decorate the cut outs with “Thank you Geoff for believing in us symbols that represent them as unique and and in the power of gardening to change individual people. peoples’ lives.”

It will end at 4.30pm with a performance. Places cost £16. For more details, log on to www. thamesvoyces.org.uk/workshop or call Alan Jackson 01344 776663.

Machinery damaged AN OVERNIGHT break-on on Tuesday, January 24 into Wednesday, January 25 saw plant machinery damaged. The vandalism took place in Wiltshire Road last week, and Thames Valley Police report damage to plant machinery including cranes, generators and diggers. Anyone with information is invited to call the police on 101.

Have your say about village life A MEETING designed to help make life in one of the borough’s villages takes place on Tuesday.

The Finchampstead Neighbourhood Action Group wants residents to come and share their views or ideas about how to make Finchampstead an even better place to live. The meeting takes place from 7.30pm in the library at the FBC Centre. For details, visit www.finchampsteadpc.gov.uk

Tales of the Woodley riverbank THERE’S fun for children at Woodley Library later this month, thanks to the ever-popular Tales From The Riverbank. The Quintessentially British Theatre Company will be presenting a brandnew adventure for Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger at the town centre library on Monday, February 13 from 2pm. The play is suitable for all ages, but places, costing £5, must be booked in advance. To book call 0118 969 0304.

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By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk THE COMPANY behind the borough’s recycling facilities has defended the decision to start charging households for dumping their DIY waste. Re3, which runs the centres in Reading and Bracknell on behalf of Wokingham Borough, Reading Borough and Bracknell Forest Borough councils, said that the waste from DIY projects is not household waste. The company said in a statement, which we print in full below, that their definition of non-household waste is “the types of waste that would normally form the fabric of a property, and thus would not be taken with the owner when moving house”. They added: “re3 chargeable items – soil and rubble, asbestos, plasterboard – fall under this category.” However, this is at odds with the Government guidelines, which we printed last week: “DIY waste from residents is classified as household waste and so should be disposed of without a charge.” And, confusingly, guidelines from the charity WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) supports both positions. Re3 is correct in the WRAP considers the construction and demolition waste from households is not household waste under as the Environmental Protection Act of 1990. But the WRAP guidance adds: “DIY waste is classed as household waste if it results from work a householder would normally carry out”. And this guidance is the same as issued in a letter that the DCLG [Department of Communities and Local Government] sent to a Wokingham Town councillor last month and seen by The Wokingham

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Paper. They confirm that re3 “should not [charge] where that DIY waste is generated by work a householder would normally carry out. The Government introduced the 2015 Order to prevent local authorities from charging their residents to dispose of household waste or recycling at HWRC (household waste recycling centres). Local authorities should not be charging for ‘household’ DIY waste”. The letter added: “household waste generated by DIY should be disposed of without a charge”. A re3 spokesperson said: “DIY is a commonly used and understandable term, but it has no legal standing when applied to waste management. “Waste such as rubble is deemed to be ‘non-household’ regardless of whether it is from the property or home of a resident. Another way of looking at it is to consider that non-household waste is the types of waste that would normally form the fabric of a property, and thus would not be taken with the owner when moving house. re3 chargeable items

– soil and rubble, asbestos, plasterboard – fall under this category.” Although there has yet to be a legal challenge to the definition of DIY waste, BBC News reported last month that Hampshire County Council could be involved in one. Cllr Rob Humby from the council told BBC News: “It could certainly end up as a legal battle. We hope we don’t get there.” Wokingham Town councillor Colin George is one of those concerned about the charges and intends to raise the matter with DCLG minister Marcus Jones MP and Wokingham MP John Redwood. He said: “The council and re3 seem to be prepared to go around in circles. “The DCLG stated that the waste from ‘household’ DIY should not be charged for where that DIY waste is generated by work a householder would normally carry out. “When you have Government departments telling you that you’re wrong, it’s about time you listened. They’re not.”

And Cllr Clive Jones, the Liberal Democrat borough councillor who first raised the issue said: “Astonishingly re3 is also taking NO notice of the Department for Communities and local government and even refuses to recognise the existence of a phrase often used by DCLG, ‘DIY waste’. re3 say there is no such thing as DIY waste … a ridiculous statement! “If re3 get away with these charges, will they introduce charges for the disposal of doors, windows, skirting boards etc. that have been replaced by DIY?” Cllr Lindsay Ferris, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Wokingham Borough Council, said that the party across Wokingham and Reading intends to challenge re3’s interpretation of the law. He said: “We shall jointly write to DCLG attaching a copy of the re3 press release to find out what that department thinks of their comments. “Re3 admit themselves that their definitions are not clear. As there is considerable confusion, we believe that this issue needs to be resolved at national level. “With doubt associated with the charging for this area, we believe the only sensible thing to do is to stop charging until the issue is resolved. “It would be embarrassing for the three Councils to be told that they have been charging illegally, after the point where considerable doubt had been raised. “If they continue to charge for DIY-waste and it is subsequently found that the charges were found to be illegal, then we have no alternative than to ask for (and expect) the resignation of those individuals involved in any such decision within re3 and across the three councils.”

Hollywood night out A TOUCH of Hollywood glamour is coming to help a local charity, thanks to a Tinseltownthemed ball. The Riseley, Swallowfield and Farley Hill Charitable Trust is looking for people to join them for its very own all-star night out. Taking place at

the Hilton Hotel in Kennet Island, Reading on Saturday, the fun evening includes a three-course meal, a charity auction, a casino and a disco. Tickets cost £50 and all proceeds go to the charity’s work. n For details: tesseagles@ hotmail.co.uk.

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What re3 has said about DIY waste charges: A re3 spokesperson, on behalf of the three Councils, has said: “re3 introduced a charging system for some types of non-household waste at the end of September 2016. “Though the legal capacity to introduce such charges has existed for several years, the decision was finally taken by re3 at a time when many council budgets are facing severe challenges and where there is a real need to make essential savings in waste management to support other core services. “Since their introduction, the new arrangements at re3 recycling centres have worked well. “The re3 Councils would like to thank residents for their support and understanding of why these

charges, and the other changes brought in during 2016, were needed. “re3 would also like to address some recently expressed concerns on the charging system and its legality. It is clear that there is some confusion around the terminology used. DIY is a commonly used and understandable term, but it has no legal standing when applied to waste management. “The relevant legislation classifies certain types of waste as falling outside the legal definition of household waste. The 2016 service changes at recycling centres by re3 are applied to those types of waste. “Waste such as rubble is deemed to be ‘nonhousehold’ regardless of whether it is from the

property or home of a resident. Another way of looking at it is to consider that non-household waste is the types of waste that would normally form the fabric of a property, and thus would not be taken with the owner when moving house. re3 chargeable items – soil and rubble, asbestos, plasterboard - fall under this category. “Government departments have recently released statements on this issue. The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed in the House of Commons that “local authorities can charge for the deposit of ‘non-household’ waste”. The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has also confirmed in correspondence

that “local authorities can of course charge for disposal of non-household waste such as car tyres and construction and demolition waste”. “The use of the phrase “construction and demolition waste” is a direct reference to the legislation. The definition of construction states that it includes “improvement, repair or alteration”. “We know that some visitors to the recycling centres improve, repair or alter their homes and gardens, and bring us the resulting non-household waste. “Finally, it is helpful to consider some operational guidance from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) on charging. Although not formal legal advice, WRAP

advises that ‘materials for which charges can be levied’ include the waste types for which re3 charges: inert material such as rubble and concrete, bricks and roof tiles; plasterboard; soil and any other building materials. “It is also worth noting that in looking at this carefully and seeking to be balanced, re3 has not introduced charges for the entire list of materials (such as doors, windows, fitted kitchens, fitted wardrobes) that WRAP identifies. “The charging system applies to a small range of materials only, is non-profit making, has been calculated to cover the cost of disposal and is part of an efficiency and savings programme introduced to protect council taxpayers from unnecessary waste management costs.”

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‘It looks like something out of Mordor’ Town council’s anger over Copse works By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk A BUILDING site that should be a playground and park has been compared to something from the Lord of the Rings films. Earley Town Council have raised concerns with builders Persimmon over Redhatch Copse, ancient woodland near the former University of Reading site at Sibly Hall. The land was meant to be transferred over to the Town Council as part of an agreement with Wokingham Borough Council. Along with the land transfer, there should also be a developer contribution for the maintenance of the woodland in perpetuity. This cannot happen until works to set the woodland up have been completed. But at a meeting last week, Earley Town Council expressed “great concern” that promised works had yet to be carried out. This includes proper pathways, a play area, works to trees and undergrowth and the construction of fences. Although some work has been carried out, Earley Town’s senior park ranger told the council that “some items were still outstanding and this has further delayed the transfer of the woodland to the Town Council”. The meeting was also told that

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“it was not always easy to contact representatives of Persimmon Homes and this had led to further frustration”. The meeting resolved to put further pressure on the developer and Wokingham Borough Council to ensure that the land was successfully transferred over to Earley town. Labour Town Councillor Sheena Matthews said: “Persimmon Homes are aware of what’s expected of them. “I and other town councillors are

rapidly running out of patience at the lack of progress. “I am sure that Persimmon Homes are very keen to ensure they protect their reputation as responsible developers. “I hope we very quickly see the outstanding work on our woodland completed. “Once this work is completed ownership of the Copse will be passed to Earley Town Council, and we will be

proud to look after it for our residents, in perpetuity.” And Wokingham Borough Labour councillor Andy Croy said: “The playground and amenity area have been left looking like something out of Mordor. This is the unacceptable face of housing development. The children must have a decent play area.” We contacted Persimmon for a comment, but they had not responded as we went to press.

Parish appoints new priest A NEW priest will be coming from Epsom Common to the borough this May. The parish of Finchampstead and California said that they are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Julian McAllen, currently curate of Christ Church, Epsom Common as its new Associate Priest. Mr McAllen’s ministry will begin with a special service of welcome which will start at 6pm on Sunday, May 7, at St James’ Finchampstead. In a letter to parishioners, he said: “I am really excited about joining a team of people who are passionate about the goodness of God and his love for humanity. “I thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many nice people at my interview and look forward to making many more friends once I start.” Mr McAllen will take over from the Revd Mark-Aaron Tisdale, who is moving on in March. He will become rector of Glinton, Etton, Maxey, Peakirk and Northborough. n The new bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Bishop Dr Steven Croft will be visiting St Paul’s Church in Reading Road, Wokingham on Thursday, February 9. The evening starts at 7.30pm and will see Bishop Steven answer questions from the congregation.

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times. I would never have done that. These figures are clearly not true, the residents of Wokingham Borough deserve better. A WAR OF words has broken out over the We’re going to put figures out there and number of houses being built across the they’re going to be truthful.” borough over the next 20 years. And on Friday, after the meeting, the In a feisty exchange at last week’s Conservatives issued a further statement Executive meeting of Wokingham on the numbers. Borough Council, the Liberal Democrats Cllr Ashwell said: “The Lib Dem and the Conservatives locked horns, figures are wrong, causing council leader, plain and simple. And Cllr Keith Baker, to ask Emmbrook they create such a his counterpart, Cllr misleading impression Lindsay Ferris, to bring of thousands more kingham? some decorum to his 17,000 more houses for Wo homes being built ng sites as Council eyes up buildi gham Wokin in Threat to green space party members. than is actually the Woodley councillor case. Tories still pushing Richard Dolinski asked Field “I’ve tried to be development on Elms for clarity from Cllr charitable in looking Mark Ashwell, excutive at their claims – member for planning after all, sometimes and regeneration, mistakes can happen. after spotting a Liberal “But the timing Democrat leaflet that of their misleading said “there will be statement leads me pment in Wokingham 17,000 more houses in Sites identified for develo to think that, sadly, s extra pay selve them vote s Greedy Torie Wokingham on top of they are trying to approximately 13,000 scare our residents. ! brook all year round currently being built”. S - working in Emm “Hopefully the LIBERAL DEMOCRAT The leaflet was electorate will distributed in the hold them to account for such a gross Emmbrook ward, where there is a by- misrepresentation.” election taking place on February 17. But Cllr Lindsay Ferris has hit back. However, the Lib Dem’s Focus publication “The Conservatives have claimed that was produced before the election was there are only 4,000 additional houses in announced. the pipeline. Cllr Ashwell said: “It is not correct and it “This extraordinary claim leads to the is a gross misrepresentation of the actual following questions: Why has the Council situation. talked about building 15,000 houses at “Comparing the Objectively Assessed Grazeley? Need, the OAN study with the existing “And why have over 250 sites across the Local Plan, the study identified a need borough been proposed for development for approximately 200 more homes per by property developers/landowners/ year from 2016 on top of the 13,000 homes estate agents and others?” currently planned for. Cllr Ferris also pointed out that the “This is a total of approximately 4,000 Northern Parishes of Wokingham were so more homes, not 17,000, up to 2036 on top concerned about housing numbers that of the 13,000 already planned for. they are working together on the issue. “Hopefully the electorate will hold them “We stand by our figure of 17,000 houses to task for this gross misrepresentation.” between now and 2036. This is based on But Cllr Ashwell was heckled as he 856 houses a year for 20 years (856 x 20 = replied to Cllr Dolinski, leading to Cllr 17,120). Residents need to know what is on Baker to ask the Liberal Democrats to stop the horizon.” interupting. n The candidates in the Emmbrook bySpeaking to The Wokingham Paper election are Christopher Everett, Labour, afterwards, Cllr Dolinski expressed his Kevin Morgan, Conservative, Phil Ray, upset at the way in which he had been UKIP and Imogen Shepherd-DuBey, Liberal interrupted. Democrats “My question was interrupted several n Northern parishes meeting: page 12 Winter 2016/17

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MEMBERS of Wokingham’s UKIP party welcomed a special guest to their meeting last week. The party’s defence spokesman and MEP, Bill Etheridge, came to the Holiday Inn at Winnersh Triangle to share his views on defence - and also hear what members had to say on the issue. Organisers said that many of those

taking part were ex-servicemen and women from all three military forces. Wokingham UKIP Chairman Phil Ray introduced Mr Etheridge. He said that the evening saw productive and informative discussions took place around the state of the UK’s military, Trident missile defence, battleﬁeld resources, new Naval ships and aircraft, and military veterans.

Mr Ray added: “Bill assured those present that all their input was valuable and encouraged them to continue to communicate their views and knowledge to ensure that UKIP Defence policy is appropriate, representative and pertinent. “It was a valuable evening and hopefully the ﬁrst of many on different subjects.”

on g for a public war memorial We are also campaignin councillor Imogen ShepherdElms Field. Lib Dem town that is have a war memorial is DuBey says, “Most towns Wokingham’s war memorial visible to the public, but can only see it by in the Town Hall and you not good enough!” is That t. appointmen Sign our petition at ncilp/wokingham-borough-cou https://www.change.org/ publicwokinghamwar-memorial The Lib Dems will continue the fight to keep the green space at Elms Field.

independent panel that had The Lib Dems are disgusted oversees councillor pay at the behaviour of most recommended restricting Conservatives on Wokingham extra allowances to one per have in most Borough Council who person, as is the case to voted to allow councillors councils. allowances extra multiple get The The Lib Dems say, “At a time on top of their base pay.

when the council is making to staff redundant and trying Tory save £19 million, this greed is appalling.” The Lib Dems voted against the extra money.

Thieves target Sainsbury’s for cigs THIEVES have broken into a Winnersh supermarket so they could steal cigarettes. The Sainsbury’s store oﬀ King Street Lane was raided during the early hours of Thursday, January 26. Thieves forced the shutter to the cigarette display to take the items, before driving oﬀ. A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “We were called at around 2am [on Thursday, January 26] to a report of a burglary at Sainsbury’s

in King Street Lane, Winnersh. “Offenders entered the premises and stole cigarettes before leaving in a vehicle at speed. “Officers are investigating the nondwelling burglary and are working to identify and locate the offenders. Anyone with any information about the incident should call 101.” A Sainsbury’s spokesperson said: “We can confirm there was an incident in store but thankfully no one

was harmed. We are helping police with their enquiries.” It was the second overnight raid in Winnersh last week. At around 2am on Wednesday, January 25, they were called to Wedderburn Close when a resident was woken up by his dog barking. Police say that the resident saw two men trying to break into the garage and were then seen going into the back of a gold Volvo estate.

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High court hearing THE ongoing dispute between the council and a local garden centre went to the High Court last week. The case, which sees Hare Hatch Sheeplands are attempting to get Wokingham Borough Council to lift an injunction in connection with an enforcement notice. At the end of the hearing on Thursday Judge Walden-Smith said that she would issue her written judgement “in a couple of weeks”.

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Parents’ fears over school expansion By PHIL CREIGHTON news@wokinghampaper.co.uk PARENTS have continued to express their concern over plans to expand a local primary school. Aldryngton, off Silverdale Road in Earley, is slated to see class sizes grow this September assuming a consultation organised by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC) gives the green light to the proposals. But there are fears that the expansion plans is not safe, and that the resulting increase in the volume of traffic will mean that children will be at greater risk from accidents. Two weeks ago, two five-yearolds where involved in an incident where a reversing car pinned them to a phone box by the entrance road to the school. One child was airlifted to Oxford for treatment while the other was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. One parent, who didn’t wish to be named, told The Wokingham Paper: “I am greatly concerned about safety in relation to the trip to/from school. WBC seem to intent on pushing this through without listening to anyone’s opinion aside from where it is mandated that they do so. “[There will be] a lot more journeys as people from out of catchment bring their children into school, and the council stating that they can park in locations which actually in reality are not available. The council really should know better than to mislead everyone.” Another parent expressed concerns over plans to expand Maiden Erlegh secondary school by 180 pupils in three years time. The two schools share the same access road, which is by a parade of shops that will soon see a new tenant move in. He added: “A new Tesco store

will open up soon, metres from the school site. When asked on January 16 at the general public consultation meeting what additional volume of traffic was predicted as part of this store, the answer was ‘I don’t know’.” And another parent said: “Adding an additional 105 primary school children to the footfall in the area surrounding the school would be dangerous. By expanding the school it is also highly likely that far more parents will be travelling by car. WBC has ignored this in their traffic planning which is causing a great deal of concern in the community.” There have also been concerns from the local Liberal Democrat councillor Clive Jones, who said he has met with parents. He said: “The Aldryngton/Maiden Erlegh site is overcrowded with 2,200 pupils there everyday. When Tesco open their doors at The Maiden Over it will be even worse. “Councillors must listen to local people and stop these plans.” Cllr Charlotte Haitham Taylor, executive member for children’s services, said: “Currently there is a shortage of school places available in the Earley area. An illustration of this, in 2016, 13 local children from within the designated area (the school’s local catchment area) for Aldryngton could not be offered a reception place at the school. “The proposed expansion will not proceed this year unless a continuing need for these places is demonstrated in primary school applications in March. “If the scheme receives planning consent and the council decides not to proceed this year it could be introduced in the next three years if the need arises, so that Earley residents can be confident reception places will be available locally.” The consultation runs until Thursday, March 2.

Fern Haynes, senior hospice fundraiser for Sue Ryder, with Debbie Gadd, ofﬁce manager of Newbury Building Society’s Wokingham branch Picture: Phil Creighton

Building Society links up with Sue Ruder day hospice STAFF at a Wokingham-town centre building society have teamed up with a local charity to raise funds and awareness for a day hospice. The team at Newbury Building Society will be supporting the work of the Sue Ryder Hospice at Wokingham Hopsital. To celebrate the launch of the partnership, Sue Ryder volunteers

visited the branch on Tuesday, giving away cakes and sweets in exchange for donations. Later this year, some of the staff from the Building Society will be taking part in a skydive. Sue Ryder’s Rachel Hourigan said: “We’re aiming to raise awareness of the services Sue Ryder offers. We’re here to help in any way we can.”

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PLANS to build a new bus lane over a popular beauty spot that straddles the border of Wokingham and Reading boroughs have been thrown into confusion after planning officers criticised the scheme. Wokingham Borough Council is pushing to build a small park and ride centre on woodland at Thames Valley Park. The intention is that commuters would then catch a bus and be driven on a single lane bridge over the River Thames and straight into Reading Station. This latter part is called the East Reading Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) scheme. The buses would drive down a new road built on floodplain and a new bridge would cross the River Kennet where it joins the River Thames. In their assessment, Reading

Borough Council planners and Transport officers express concern at the information presented to them. “It is the formal opinion of the Local Planning Authority that in various respects, the issues and recommendations set out in the Scoping Report are deficient and the scope/ coverage of the document proposed is incomplete,” the report states. “Open Space will be lost or significantly reduced as a result” which is especially important as there is “very little alternative natural green space” in the area. It says consideration of alternatives is inadequate and that the impact of the scheme has been downplayed. Reading’s Green Party, which has three councillors in the

area backing on to the park and ride, were pleased that the report echoes their concerns. Cllr Brenda McGonigle, Reading Borough Green Party councillor for Park Ward, said: “I congratulate the planners on their thorough work on this. Building a bus lane alongside/ over the Thames towpath will destroy this part of important wildlife corridor. “This precious area is much loved by many who enjoy its tranquil beauty and it should be protected for future generations to enjoy as we now do. The environmental costs of building so close to the Thames and Kennet far outweigh any small relief in traffic. “We would like to see further consideration of alternatives from Reading and Wokingham councils.”

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A WOKINGHAM pet store is looking to help PEOPLE who received a tablet, iPhone or By PHIL CREIGHTON Beavers this spring. computer for Christmas but don’t know news@wokinghampaper.co.uk No, it’s not starting to stock a new range of how to use it are being invited to join a cute animals, these Beavers belong to the Scouts. club to give them a helping MEMBERSHIP of a Wokingham Scout Pets at Home, which has a base in hand. are growing so fast they are group By PHIL CREIGHTON Buses to the buses Easthampstead now running the as much they’d Road,risen is offering Beaveras Scouts Shinfield’s Understanding Computers news@wokinghampaper.co.uk hoping to open a new headquarters Woodley same routeand around Woodley, hoped for. to enable the Cub Scouts free workshops Club offers to people who150 have to help findlessons places for more than will now but in alternate directions. Osman said: “While we youngsters to gain theirMr animal carer and animal By WAKEFIELD memberintroduced for no JOHN prior who experience IT equipment butRichards, executive NEW timetables children want toof join. run until The subsequent timetables are still seeing small growth friend badges. news@wokinghampaper.co.uk highways andfortransport. “But ifbuses the this want learnare how to use to send the borough’s Buttothey facing anitagonising 3am and for this haveYoungsters been difficult onthe these routes, it is free not at can visit store to receive oursees CPEBohunt application emails School gain wait toand findstay out safe if theonline. plans to build DfT approvesweek serve to implement in challenging the levels expected –are mainly workbooks to help record the advice they PLANS to introduce traffic wardens the and muscle to tackle Lessons booked bywill calling Woodley’s Orangea new hutcan in be Emmbrook get it will give usa stop Sandford traffic conditions. to the performance of given on how to care due for pets responsibly. and tickets to Wokingham improve road gain safety 0118 parking 988 2459. the green light from Wokingham congestion and coloured routes a lateLane “The greatTonews forthe the thethe timetables. The buses obtain badges, Beavers and Cubs borough are a step closer this week. and parking for everyone.” CallersCouncil. should leave a message mentioning the fairness Borough night service. every 15 people of need Woodley is about the the themselves are ofbrand to learn five welfare needs Wokingham Borough Council The powers allow WBC to take Computer Club if there is no reply. The 1st Emmbrook Scout Group minutes Reading Buses said that introduction of and evening newforafter animals how to care them.the significant (WBC) said that next month it is over the police’s role to legally is hoping that their proposal to the changes are aimed at buses on orange running in them. They They13will also find investment out how to keep them fit planning to apply to the Government enforce parking rules. This covers lease a plot of land on the new its services more until around 3am – perfect are modern, comfortable and healthy and live in the right habitats. for civic parking enforcement double and making single yellow lines, Matthewsgreen development “a-peeling” to customers. In Woodley, the Orange Sandford Lane area benefit to get customers Alison Slade, store with manager at Pets Home back from superfast 4GatWiFi, USB powers. 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Tuesday February 7 Earley Town Council. Planning committee meeting. 7.30pm. Council offices, Radstock Lane, Earley RG6 5UL. Sonning Parish council meeting. 7.30pm. Sports Pavilion, King George V Playing Field, Pound Lane, Sonning. Winnersh Parish Council Recreation & Amenities Committee. 7.45pm. Winnersh Community Centre, New Rd RG41 5DU. Wokingham Town Council planning committee. 7.30pm. Town Hall, Market Place RG40 1AS. Woodley Town Council Full Council. 8pm. The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JZ

Wednesday, February 8 Wokingham Borough Council – Audit committee. 7pm. Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN

Thursday, February 9 Swallowfield Parish Council meeting. 7.30pm. Swallowfield Parish Hall, Swallowfield St, Swallowfield, Reading RG7 1QX Wokingham Borough Council – Health and Wellbeing Board. 5pm. Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN

Monday, February 13 Shinfield Parish Council Full council meeting. 7.30pm. Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green.

Tuesday, February 14 Barkham Parish Council. Council meeting 8pm. Barkham Village Hall, Church Lane, Barkham RG40 4PL. Remenham Parish Council meeting, 8pm. Parish Hall, off Remenham Lane, Remenham. Winnersh Parish Council. Full council meeting. 7.45pm. Winnersh Community Centre, New Road RG41 5DU.

To advertise email advertising@wokinghampaper.co.uk A MAN is due to appear in court charged with possessing a Class A drug in Wokingham. Lawrence John Richards, 27, of Woodcock Chase, Bracknell, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 15 where he was charged with possessing a quantity of cocaine at a property in Wokingham on August 27, for which he pleaded guilty. Mr Richards is also charged with assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty on the same day, which he denies. Mr Richards has been remanded on unconditional bail to appear at the same court on February 6. A MAN is due to appear in court charged with stealing alcohol from Asda in Lower Earley. Penes Remus Octavian, 32, of Sipson Road, West Drayton, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 15 where he denied stealing four bottles of spirits, to the value of £129.50, from Asda in Chalfont Way on September 27. Mr Octavian has been remanded on bail to appear at the same court on February 10. A MAN has pleaded guilty to robbing a fast food restaurant in Earley. Stephen James George Heath, 34, of Hatford Road, Reading, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 14 where he admitted trespassing at McDonalds on September 13 and stealing an

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A MAN has been fined £90 for possessing cannabis in Twyford. Richard Clarke, 20, of Tomlin Road, Slough, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court where he was convicted of possessing the Class B drug on November 28. Mr Clarke was fined £90, and ordered to pay a surcharge of £30.

prescription drugs from his employer. Alan John Waite, 64, of Grazeley Road, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 14 where he admitted stealing Diazepam tablets from his employer, Pharmaceuticals Ltd, on July 26. He also admitted a charge of possession of a Class C controlled drug with intent to supply. Mr Waite was sentenced to eight weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay a surcharge of £115, and costs of £85.

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A MAN has pleaded guilty to drink driving in Swallowfield.

unknown quantity of money. Mr Heath was ordered to undergo alcohol rehabilitation treatment for six months. He was also made subject of an electronic monitoring curfew for four weeks.

Theodore Adonis, 42, of Finland Close, Middleleaze, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 14 where he admitted driving while over the alcohol limit in Swallowfield on October 9. Mr Adonis was fined £500, ordered to pay a surcharge of £50, costs of £85, and was disqualified from holding a licence for 18 months. A 21-year-old man from Earley has been disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to drink driving. Jack Springgay, of Nutmeg Close, appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on December 13 where he admitted driving in Grazeley on November 25 while over the alcohol limit. Mr Springgay was fined £314, ordered to pay a surcharge of £31, and costs of £85. He was disqualified from holding a licence for 24 months, A MAN is due to appear in court charged with assaulting a woman in Wokingham. Gareth Simon George Davies, 46, of Great Hollands, Bracknell, is charged with beating a woman in Orchard Close on September 1. He is also charged with two counts of failing to surrender to custody at court on September 15. He denies all charges. Mr Davies is remanded on conditional bail to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on February 10.

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Debbie Slay Nominated for her work with Wokingham Lions Debbie was receiving her civic award that she was nominated for last year but was unable to collect at the time.

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Nominated for her contribution to ABC to read Clare, a former teacher is a part-time fieldworker for ABC to read as well as a volunteer reading mentor at St Nicholas Primary School. Clare works with children within Wokingham who struggle to read or lack confidence. Clare is also Chairperson of 1st Woosehill Scouts, a member of Link Visiting Scheme where she set up the new Community Kitchen Project and is a member of St Crispin’s PTA.

For her contribution to Wokingham’s Winter Carnival. Kay has worked tirelessly supporting the Carnival for over 10 years, particularly on Santa’s Grotto to ensure that all the children attending receive a warm welcome and present for Christmas. Kay also volunteers for Wokingham Volunteer Centre, Wokingham Voluntary Transport Scheme and at ‘more arts.’

Gaynor White For her leadership of Barkham Hookers – crochet group. Gaynor has led many ‘yard bombing’ (decorating) projects within the local community which have not only been visually exciting but brought a smile to people’s faces – from poppy garlands for Remembrance day, Christmas bollard hats for Wokingham’s Living Advent Calendar to wrapping trees on Elms Field as part of the Incredible Edible project. Gaynor is also a keen supporter and member of Link Visiting Scheme where she supports both her ‘link partner’ and her Carer and Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

John Griffin For his contribution to Wokingham Society John’s dedication to the development and installation of the Blue Plaque Heritage Trail within Wokingham and his contribution in the installation/restoration of several works of art within Wokingham helped him win this award. John is also involved Citizens Advice, Volunteering at the Wokingham Information Centre and St Paul’s Church, participation in the Town Centre & Neighbourhood Action Group and Patient Committee of Wokingham Medical Centre

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Peter Must For his endless work and conscientious approach as Chairman of Wokingham Society towards the protection of the town’s heritage. Peter regularly and willingly engages with Borough and Town Council, residents, schools and local historians sharing his knowledge on local heritage.

Susan Jackson Nominated for her role as Fund Raising Director of Wokingham Lions Club. Since taking on the role Susan has used her boundless energy and enthusiasm for fundraising and helping those in need within our community and managed to increase the annual funds raised by Wokingham Lions Club by 40%. Susan was also instrumental in setting up Wokingham in Need, and has now taken on the role of Chairperson for the charity. Susan is very active in her support of WADE and many events within Wokingham.

Vickie Robertson Nominated for her resourceful and creative approach and support to refugees moving to Wokingham Vickie’s warmth and compassion has brought residents, businesses and churches together to ensure that refugees being housed in Wokingham move into a home within a welcoming community not just a house.

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“There are a number of dynamics changing the business climate – from the impact of digital innovation to a changing competitive landscape and new trading possibilities,” said Phil Mottram, Enterprise Director at Vodafone UK. “As we know change presents opportunities as well as challenges, and business leaders that assess their choices and explore new approaches and technologies will be better prepared to thrive in this new era. “The event we are cohosting with the Thames

Valley Chamber of Commerce will explore some of the options available to organisations today that can enable them to be ready for anything, work in smarter ways and be highly adaptable to future scenarios. “We look forward to supporting what will be a very interactive and insightful day.” Paul Britton, CEO of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce added: “With a series of keynote and breakout sessions scheduled we hope the day will help inform future business plans and inspire attendees to work closely with the Chamber to find common ground and opportunities locally, regionally and internationally.”

Book now for business event A LOOK at the world of crowdfunding will be on offer at a special business networking breakfast event. The Wokingham Positive Difference group will welcome Sharon Cook from Choice Business Loans at its meeting on Friday, February 17. In her talk, she will look at how the Alternative Finance sector is disrupting the mainstream system of lending. She will talk about the many different types of alternative finance options and how crowdfunding is the most talked about. Ms Cook will also explain about the whether crowdfunding is right

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AN we blame the 55 to 70-year-old Wokingham citizens for Wokingham’s current housing crisis? Also known as the ‘Baby Boomer Generation’, they were born after the end of the Second World War as the country saw a massive rise in births as part of the slow recovery from the economic hardships during wartime. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, they experienced (whilst in their 20s, 30s and 40s) an unparalleled level of economic growth and prosperity during their working life. This was on the back of improved education, government subsidies, escalating property prices and technological developments, so they emerged as a successful and prosperous generation. ...Yet some have suggested these Wokingham baby boomers have, and are, making too much money to the detriment of their children and creating a ‘generational economic imbalance’, because they benefit from house-price growth while their children are forced either to pay massive rents or pay large mortgages. Between 2001 and today, average earnings rose by 65%, but average Wokingham house prices rose by 120.85% The issue of housing is particularly acute with young people born between the mid 1980’s and the late 1990’s who are called ‘Millennials’. These 18 to 30 years, moulded by the computer and internet revolution, are finding in early adult life it is very hard to buy a property, because ‘greedy’ landlords are buying up all the property to rent out back to them at exorbitant rents ... it’s no wonder these Millennials are lashing out at buy-to-let landlords, who they see as immoral, wicked people, cashing in on social despair. Like all things in life, we must look to the past, to appreciate where we are now. The three biggest influencing factors on the Wokingham (and UK) property market in the latter half of the 20th Century were, firstly, the mass building of Council Housing in the 1950s and 60s. Secondly, for the Tories to sell

most of those Council Houses off in the 1980s and finally 15% interest rates in the early 1990s which resulted in many houses being repossessed. It was these major factors that underpinned the housing crisis we have today in Wokingham. To start with, in 1995, the USA relaxed its lending rules by rewriting the Community Reinvestment Act. This Act saw a relaxation on the Bank’s lending criteria because there was pressure on the banks to provide mortgages in low wage neighbourhoods. The viewpoint in the USA was that anyone (even someone on the minimum wage) should be able to buy a home. Unsurprisingly, the UK followed suit in the early 2000s, so Banks and Building Society’s relaxed their lending criteria and brought to the market 100% mortgages. You may remember Northern Rock started lending every man and his dog 125% mortgages. So when we roll the clock forward to today, we can observe those very same footloose banks from the early/ mid 2000s (that lent 125% with a just note from your Mum and a couple of breakfast cereal tokens), ironically reciting the Bank of England backed hymn-sheet of responsible-lending. On every first time buyer mortgage application, they are now looking at every line on the 20-somethings banks statements, asking if they are spending too much on socialising and holidays ... no wonder these Millennials are afraid to ask for a mortgage (as more often than not after all that – the answer is negative). In Part Two next week, I will continue this emotive article and show you some very interesting findings on why young people aren’t buying property anymore – and it’s not what you think!  If you want to find out more about the Wokingham property market, visit the Wokingham Property Blog www.wokinghampropertyblog.co.uk or email erica.townend@martinco.com Erica Townend is a director and co-owner of the Martin & Co estate agency in Wokingham and has been aligned closely to the world of property for almost 20 years. Opinions expressed in this column are her own.

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Egg Race professor wants to get friendly A NEW befriending scheme to help tackle older people’s loneliness and isolation is being piloted in Twyford. World renowned inventor, scientist and entrepreneur Professor Heinz Wolff, 88, who thought up the idea will launch the scheme at The Piggott School, Wargrave. It’s hoped the project will spread across the UK. Give&TakeCare aims to motivate more people to support the elderly. And the scheme is designed to pay back the care giver when he or she is elderly, maybe years in the future. The Twyford pilot will be based at Twyford Age Concern day centre in Polehampton Close. Gordon Storey, of village organisation Twyford Together, said the Twyford pilot was the result of a conversation with an old friend who works at Brunel University along with Professor Wolff. Mr Storey wants to get Twyford schools, churches and other groups involved in the project. Day centre manager Gordon Holmes said: “Older people can suffer terrible loneliness and social isolation. Volunteers will help out by befriending them. “They might help with shopping, gardening or sit with them to have a chat, watch television or read a book together. We have joined in partnership with G&TC who will have a member of staff here. “The NHS can hardly meet the requirements of the elderly. A reason they can become more seriously ill is loneliness. They don’t always have friends to chat to. “It’s hoped that in the long term this scheme will relieve the burden on the NHS and that people will not be ill so much.” Schemes with similarities had been tried before but failed, he said. The advantage of the new one was that it did not depend on funding being available. The person being cared for will pay G&TC a £1 admin charge for each hour of care. Helen Winder of G&TC said: “When you befriend an elderly person in your community, we will record the hours of care you give into a personal ‘care savings’ account. “In the future when you too are older and in need, you can ‘spend’ the same hours of care you banked and draw on the G&TC community of partners to support you.” Professor Wolff will launch the scheme on Friday, February 10. Guests are coming from a wide area to hear about it. Professor Wolff’s long career includes work at the European Space Agency and the as host of the BBC’s fondly remembered science gameshow The Great Egg Race.  For more details on the scheme, visit www. giveandtakecare.co.uk

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Villagers stand up over new housing development fears By SUE CORCORAN news@wokinghampaper.co.uk ONE hundred villagers turned out to hear about house building plans for the future – and proved they could be a force to be reckoned with. Hurst, which now has 855 homes, is under big pressure. The parish has the highest number of sites, 39, picked out in the borough for possible development in 2026-36. Hurst Parish Council chair Wayne Smith warned villagers on Tuesday that Hurst was the number one target as in the Call For Sites list, it had the biggest ‘land bank’ of the whole borough. Wokingham borough councillors and the borough’s parish councillors are meeting on March 27 for an update on the plans. “Believe me that’s when the fighting will start. I will be there waving the Hurst flag,” said Mr Smith. He added that it was not going to be easy to protect Hurst’s open land. Concluding the meeting at St Nicholas Primary School, he said: “It’s been a great turnout, thank you. We can always rely on you for support. I will be in touch as soon as I know more.” Afterwards he said residents could make their comments in the spring when the borough produced its “principles for development” and in the summer when the borough announced its preferred sites. He has written to Prime Minister – and the area’s MP – Theresa May warning the area could not take more homes. The parish council has warned that roads, schools, GP WOKINGHAM borough residents are being invited to join a protest against the new US President’s travel ban. Last week, Donald Trump announced that people from seven Muslim-majorty countries would not be able to travel to and

Residents from the borough’s nothern parishes, including Hurst, held a meeting on Tuesday to express concern over plans to build more houses in the borough in the years up to 2036 Pictures: Sue Corcoran

surgeries and hospitals are already full. Parish council planning expert Howard Larkin told residents the 39 sites ranged from one hectare to 50. At 30 houses per hectare the largest would have about 1,500 houses. “Some of the sites don’t stand a chance (of being developed), some we need to worry about,” he said. Sites to be concerned about were in the village centre and around Forest Road. Forest Road development would mean built up area advancing from Wokingham north across the A329M. “There is considerable worry about

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that,” he said. The parish council had told Wokingham borough the sites were not suitable. “Considerable areas of Hurst are grade 2 agricultural land which should not be built on,” he added. Mr Smith said there had been talk of housing at two Wokingham Borough owned sites, Church Farm and part of Dinton Pastures. He had worked hard to defeat that suggestion. “That has gone away for the time being,” he said. One villager said more houses would mean more demand for supermarkets, GPs and dentists. Mr Smith warned that if houses

were sprinkled around the borough council tax payers would have to foot the bill for the extra roads and schools needed. Larger building areas attracted their own funding. The sites have been put forward under the Call for Sites scheme. Wokingham borough has to identify land in the borough for building 856 houses a year. The sites can be put forward by anyone, not necessarily the owner. A Government appointed inspector will hold public hearings into Wokingham borough’s preferred sites and his/her report will become policy in 2019.

Brexit speech sees MP trend on Twitter WOKINGHAM’S MP gave a stirring defence of Brexit in a Parliamentary speech on Tuesday – and said he would have resigned had the vote not gone in his favour. John Redwood was speaking on the first day of a two-day debate into plans for the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. The MP has long been a passionate supporter for leaving Europe and saw his dreams come true last year when the country narrowly voted in favour of the policy. However, all the areas in which Mr Redwood represents – parts of Wokingham and West Berkshire – all voted in favour of staying in Europe, placing him at odds with his constituents. Ignoring calls to sit down, he told Parliament: “If the referendum vote had gone the other way I would not have sought election again. “I have had enough of belonging to a puppet Parliament, of having to support endless European laws and decisions we are instructed to accept or acting as the permanent rebel, out of sorts with the ruling follies of the EU

accepted by both frontbenches.” He added: “The once and future sovereign Parliament of the UK – vote to make it sovereign again.” The speech saw Mr Redwood trend on social media site Twitter: this means lots of people were commenting on his speech. One, Dylan H Morris, picked up on Mr Redwood’s comments about standing down, making a joke referring to the TV quiz show Bullseye. He tweeted: “John Redwood saying he’d have resigned if we’d voted to Remain. Yet another ‘here’s what you could’ve won’ moment.” Neil Jetel “WW” said that Mr Redwood was “in Churchill mode” to “call out the traitors”. However, Christian DeFeo said: “John Redwood was selling utter nonsense: we are not leaving the EU to step into supposed freedom, we are stepping into vassalage to Trump.” “Peter”was one backing Mr Redwood. He said: “Isn't it wonderful how the markets and common sense eventually prevails as we all knew it would.”

Sign up to join the Supper club By SUE CORCORAN news@wokinghampaper.co.uk TWO old school friends’ home cooked suppers business has done so well in Wokingham borough in the past year that they’re now ready to expand to other areas. Duncan Scott and Nick Bolter, both 30 and living in Wokingham town, have launched a crowdfunding campaign for finance to take their business, Supper.co.uk, into neighbouring areas. Since February last year Supper has supplied more than 1,600 orders for homes in areas including Wokingham, Finchampstead, Lower Earley, Crowthorne and Winnersh. Duncan, who was at Reading Blue Coat School, Sonning with Nick, said: “This is an exciting time for Supper. “We have spent the last year ensuring we have a business that

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worked and now it’s time to expand. “We are lucky enough to have some amazing customers enjoying some delicious and healthy food from local chefs but now we really need investment to help us take it to the next level.” January this year was their busiest month so far. Crowdfunders can invest as little as £50 in the business. Depending on the sum involved,

investors will receive rewards ranging from free meals to a stake in the company. The company is involved with the Government support for start-ups which gives investors tax benefits. Nick said the crowdfunding would be used to build new features into the App through which meals are ordered and to organise a larger number of chefs over a wider area. Supper’s initial eight chefs has increased to 35 offering a variety of food including Malaysian, French and Italian dishes as well as traditional English food like Sunday roasts and cottage pie. It is all made in the chefs’ own home kitchens. The self-employed chefs all have food hygiene and food safety certificates. “The kitchens are registered with the local council and have been

inspected by Environmental Health Officers,” said Nick. Around 15 drivers deliver meals regularly on a self-employed basis. Modern lives have opened the opportunity for Supper’s home cooked meals, added Nick. “People are working long hours, they don’t have time to cook or can’t be bothered,” he said. Commuter towns with some affluence were good places for Supper to serve. The company website says that in 1980 the average Briton spent two hours a night preparing a meal for the family from a repertoire of over 15 different dishes. That average now is just 20 minutes limited to just a handful of staple dishes. Supper says that its dishes are healthy, being low in fat, salt and sugar.  For details of the crowdfunding visit www.supper.co.uk/supper-crowdfunding

Make a date for a big breakfast A CHARITY that works with people with learning difficulties will be getting ready for a monster fry-up. CLASP is holding its annual Big Breakfast event on Tuesday, February 14. Starting at 9.30am, the breakfast event sees the team cook full English breakfasts for guests. They will also have vegetarian and lighter options available for people who want to support the event but don’t want to eat a full English. Each breakfast costs £5 and proceeds will be donated to CLASP and the charity Young People With Dementia. The cooking takes place at The Bradbury Centre in Rose Street.  For more details, call 0118 979 6364 or visit www.claspwokingham.org.uk

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Libraries to close for refurbishment work THREE of the borough’s libraries are preparing to turn over a new leaf. Last year, Wokingham Borough Council announced plans to enhance its library services. The proposals include the introduction of selfservice facilities for checking books in and out, freeing up time for library staff to concentrate on other duties. It is anticipated that the introduction of the scheme will enable some libraries to stay open for longer. The self-service scheme will launch on Monday, April 3 in Wokingham, Woodley, Lower Earley, Twyford, Finchampstead and Winnersh libraries and, as a result, new library opening hours will be introduced providing an extra 17-and-a-half hours of service per week. As part of the work needed to prepare the libraries, there will be some week-long closures in place at three of the borough’s branches. Lower Earley Library will close on Wednesday, March 1 and reopen on Thursday, March 9. Woodley Library will close on Wednesday, March 8 and re-open on Wednesday, March 15. Finally, Wokingham Borough Library will close on Wednesday, March 15 and re-open on Wendesday, March 22.

Enjoy barn dances A WOODLEY church is getting ready to do-si-doh as it holds a barn dance. St John’s is organising the family friendly event on Saturday, February 4. It will be held at Woodley Primary School from 6.30pm and tickets cost £5 each or £10 for a family with primary school aged children. For more details, call the church office on 0118 969 7956. Also holding one is St Nicolas in Earley. Its event will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 7pm. The Scamping Rogues will be leading the dancing and tickets cost £12. For details, visit www.stnicolas.org.uk

Youngsters grand National show will be a monstrous night out By JOHN WAKEFIELD news@wokinghampaper.co.uk TALENTED youngsters will soon be presenting a play prepared by the National Theatre. Wokingham Youth Theatre has been selected to perform in this year’s Connections Festival. The scheme sees teens take part by first staging their own versions of the plays on home soil. A lucky few will then be chosen to perform in the final, which will be held at the National Theatre itself. Members of the youth theatre, which meets at Wokingham Theatre in Cantley Park, will be presenting a new play, Kellie Smith’s The Monstrum. It tells the story of events in a remote village where an unexplained disease is turning inhabitants into monsters. The villagers fearfully watch their children for symptoms of the disease, while the Mayor adopts tough measures for dealing with the infected. When Bolek, the local scholar, makes a breakthrough in finding a cure, few are prepared for the gruesome nature of the treatment. But with his own daughter showing signs of infection, there is no choice if they want to stop the disease in its tracks. “We’re so excited to be part of Connections 2017,” said director and youth theatre leader Fiona Rogers. “It gives young people the chance

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to experience professional theatre making, so we’re over the moon that we were successful in our application to take part. “We are very proud of our production and everyone is putting in tirelessly hard work to make it a success.” And the play is more than just a good night out at the theatre. “It’s about the roller coaster relationship between teenagers and

their parents,” Ms Rogers said. “Many audience members will recognise the symptoms of teenage angst as parents battle to understand their offspring, although we are cautiously optimistic that noone will have to go through quite the struggle of the parents in this play.” The performance will be judged by a panel of representatives from the National Theatre, and the students will also perform the play

at the North Wall Theatre in Oxford in May. The Youth Theatre will also be benefiting from the Wokingham Half Marathon, which will be taking place on Sunday, February 12, and using the theatre lobby for guests and helpers. All of the surplus funds raised by the event are distributed among local organisations and businesses. Wokingham Theatre will be one of the beneficiaries and its allocation will be going straight to its youth group. “Sport forms just as much of our culture as the arts do, so it’s good to see the Wokingham Half Marathon donating to Wokingham Youth Theatre,” says Wokingham Town Mayor, Cllr Gwynneth Hewetson. “The theatre enables young people from all walks of life to be involved in the arts, as well as being the start and finish line to our annual race.” The Monstrum will be performed from Thursday, February 16 to Saturday, February 18. Tickets cost £12 or £6 for concessions. “Please show your support to Wokingham Youth Theatre for all their talent and hard work,” said Cllr Hewetson. “At just £12, the tickets are a small outlay for helping to give the cast confidence in their endeavours.” n For more details, log on to www. wokingham-theatre.org.uk or call 0118 978 5363.

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Grown Not Flown I've long been a fan of grown not ﬂown and this is where Georgie of Common Farm Flowers comes in. She grows all her own ﬂowers in Somerset, nothing is imported and they’re all seasonal.

Georgie offers a number of deliveries from one offs to a regular delivery which really ticks all the boxes. She also provides workshops like growing your own ﬂowers, wreath making and small business courses, which run in her newly converted farm building and include tasty, home cooked and local food, washed down with endless cups of tea and biscuits.

Bosley Patch Closer to home, the multi-talented Tamsin grows vegetables and ﬂowers at Bosley Patch which can be found at Swiss Farm Camping in Henley. I often pick up a veg box when I'm in Henley and there really is nothing nicer than fresh vegetables of all shapes and sizes, grown with love.

Gower Cottage Brownies As much as I love cooking I can safely say that baking is not my thing, so the genius that is Kate Jones is my go to girl for all things brownie. Kate lovingly prepares brownies and sends them out from her kitchens in the Gower. They arrive in the post and I defy anyone to say they're not delicious!

Brown Bear Bakery Speaking of delicious and local I've placed an order for Granny Valley's cake with Michelle at Brown Bear Bakery at Holme Grange Craft Village. It’s dangerous going in there as my eyes are bigger than my belly and I

Talking of treats I tried a few dishes from Supper.co.uk recently. They were a real treat and a big hit with the family. As much as I love cooking there are just some days I can't think what to cook so a delivery of Pesto Chicken, mash, shepherds pie, beef ragu, vegetables and garlic bread was very welcome. No mess, fuss or nonsense. Just download the app from supper.co.uk to see what I'm talking about. With all that talk of birthdays and food I must get a move on and get organised so I'm going to head to the freezer to see what I can ﬁnd. Have a fun week.

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H say can you see, by the spawning of lies … Normally, I don’t pay much attention to “news” from the USA. Not because of all the Trumpery that’s going on. His predecessors’ “news” was equally vapid, insipid or jejune. Things kicked off when a January 21 news headline from The Guardian caught my attention, saying that four more journalists had been arrested on felony charges after covering the unrest during or just after Trumper’s inauguration. The Times appeared not to have realised that anything bad had happened during “the Inauguration of the Year” while The Daily Telegraph seemed more focused as to whether Brexit was ‘hard’ or ‘easy’ (didn’t have the heart to tell them that it’s ‘hard’ or ‘soft’, just like a … cheese). Internet newspaper The Independent had a more specific line on things, as Russia Today and Vocativ journalists covering the inauguration protests are facing potential 10-year jail terms. Down under, Australian independent internet news channel SBS followed The Guardian but said that six US journalists were facing up to 10 years in jail and $25,000 fines.

US Media caught ﬂat-footed

American TV broadcaster CNN’s coverage was focused on the protesters and the injured police. Meanwhile The Washington Post downplayed things with an “Inauguration protesters vandalize, set fires, try to disrupt Trump’s oath, as police arrest more than 200” headline on January 20, contrasting the pro-Trump, antiTrump and anarchist viewpoints. This only slightly failed to note that any reporters had been arrested. They fixed this two days later under a “Lawyers: Police wrongly arrested some on

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Inauguration Day” banner, describing how groups were rounded up, rather than police arresting individual wrongdoers for what they’d done. That headline implies it’s not the Post making claims about wrongful arrests, it’s the lawyers. Errrr… Back in the day, The Washington Post was a heavyweight paper, with journalists like Woodward and Bernstein uncovering the Watergate scandal which led to President Nixon’s downfall. Did the Post miss a trick, or is fear of that “fake news” label already so strong that “self censorship” is preferred ? American cable and satellite news channel Fox News said that “Lawyers claim DC police made wrongful arrests on Inauguration Day”. Luckily, ex-ex-ex UKIP leader Nigel Farage has just been hired by Fox News, so he’ll be in a good position to report on the next round of “anti-Trumpton” riots. From the street where it’s happening, live, maybe?

So why should you care?

Let’s ignore the “minor constitutional issue”, where Washington DC police appear to have deprived journalists of their first amendment rights by arresting them whilst they were covering a news event. Instead let’s consider that if journalists in a country are arrested, how are we going to know what’s going on? It might be OK if it’s in Ruritania, Berzerkistan or Elbonia where, due to their poverty, population, or political ineptitude, not much happens that will ever affect us. Not quite so clever when it’s America or Russia though. It’s not so long ago that journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff were beheaded by “Jihadi John”, nor since cartoonists were gunned down in Paris.

Paraphrasing Edmund Burke’s concept, John F Kennedy said in 1961: The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Unless you live in the land of the Cree and the home of the slave that is. Where you might want a state visit more than you need a special relationship… … which a BBC political commentator seems to have torpedoed with a single question. Oops.

The Acton Diet: More equal than others? I’VE had it confirmed recently that the complaints last year about election leaflets had been dismissed. Under the “Wokingham washes whiter” constitution, there’s little in the official record. In a council meeting later in the year, a councillor claimed publicly they’d been absolved of any wrong doing in the affair. According to WBC’s constitution, that might be a breach of constitutional protocol as there’s no public record of accuser, accused, complaint or rationale for the decision. But in “that meeting” in November, a councillor went one stage further. They identified a fellow councillor as the subject of an ongoing complaint and made a declarative statement about that councillor’s activities. In my opinion, this doesn’t look like a breach – it is one.0s A senior local politician made some very cogent points in a letter to this paper titled “What happened to innocent until proven guilty” (The Wokingham Paper, August 5, 2016) I wonder what that person’s opinion might be today? caveat.lector@icloud.com

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If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it LAST WEEK we revealed that the Conservatives are planning a review of the Independent Renumeration Panel (IRP). The panel resigned en masse last November after their recommendations on councillors allowances were rejected by the majority of the Conservatives, following advice from their leader, Cllr Keith Baker. The scope of the review is puzzling and the wrong question is being asked. It should not be what is wrong with the panel, but what is wrong with accepting their advice? It would be tempting for any review to look at changing a system that should work fine as it is. It must be very tempting to change the panel so that it reports on a semi-regular basis – every four years like the World Cup. It would be even more tempting to release their recommendations in a year where no borough elections are scheduled to take place in the hope that any snubs can be politically managed and rows forgotten before the electorate casts their vote the following year. To do so would be tempting, but foolhardy. The issue with the IRP is not that the IRP exists, but that it offers independent advice. The council must heed what it says and act on it, otherwise it looks like it’s snouts in troughs and fiddling while Rome burns. The panel is not broke, it does not need fixing.

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Clear out the jumble

UMBLE sales – you either love them or hate them! It would seem that the people of Wokingham love a good rummage and clear out. However being on the receiving end of a tidal wave of jumble every month proved overwhelming. Although we have stopped doing Jumble Sales those who are in need of clothing etc will be able to access our new store room, which will be solely for giving to those who ﬁnd themselves homeless or in need of help. We will also be starting a new fundraising venture in March with a coffee morning, plus homemade cakes, cards and a car wash on the ﬁrst Saturday of each month. Many people’s lives become like a jumble sale with so much clutter and items that just burden them down, carried around and dragged with them, bitterness, hatred, jealousy. Things that hold us back that we hang on to that should have been dealt with years ago. God says in Philippians 4: 6-7: ‘Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the centre of your life.’ (The Message) This is not always easy, but letting God take over and transform our lives can have an amazing effect in all areas of our lives. Lieutenant Jan Howlin from Wokingham Salvation Army, Sturges Road

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Milk is good

Wokingham is at a crossroads over housing

F all the things to worry about these days, drinking milk should not be one of them. Depending on what you read you could be frightened off milk for life. Here is a random example taken from Why You Shouldn’t Drink Pasteurized Milk” by Dr Joseph Mercola. He says: “First of all, please understand that I do not recommend drinking pasteurised milk of any kind — ever. Because once milk has been pasteurised it’s more or less “dead,” and offers little in terms of real nutritional value to anyone, whether you show signs of intolerance to the milk or not … The healthy alternative to pasteurised milk is raw milk...” Even to a layman, common sense would suggest that drinking raw milk is inherently far more risky than drinking pasteurised milk. These concerns prompted me to contact my best man at our wedding, who is a food scientist, known to his students as ‘The Milkman’. He had a few points to make. Firstly, it is almost impossible to ensure that raw milk will be free of pathogenic organisms. Since the sources of contamination on the farm are diverse, dairy farmers cannot perform miracles that guarantee milk will be free from pathogens. Pasteurisation of milk is one of the most successful contributions to the safety of foods of animal origin. He pointed out that the safety of pasteurised milk speaks for itself. “We are a nation of milk drinkers consuming over six billion litres of milk each year. More than 99.9% of this is heat treated and food poisoning outbreaks, including tuberculosis, caused by milk consumption in the UK are now very rare .

Biological warfare According to ‘The Milkman’ if we suddenly changed to drinking raw milk, the NHS would have a massive problem. On top of dealing with 15 million cases of obesity and four million cases of type 2 diabetes raw milk would simply contribute to the crisis caused by the nation’s diet and further impact the NHS. The vulnerable would be dropping like flies. These include babies, the elderly and those with weaker constitutions. It would be like a form of biological warfare. In Scotland the sale of raw milk is prohibited for these reasons. Most people are grateful for technological advances that have made milk one of the cheapest and safest sources of good quality protein and calcium. Compared to raw milk, pasteurised milk is free of pathogens and pasteurisation hardly changes its nutritional value. It will inactivate some enzymes but there are over 60 enzymes in milk, but most important it will make it safe for consumption. All food is perishable and even heat treated milk does not keep forever. How long will depend upon ensuring that it does not become contaminated and the temperature and hygienic state of your refrigerator. He is not advocating banning raw milk as it does have its devotees. However, to compel people to drink raw milk would be madness on a par with removing milk and milk products totally from your diet – unless of course you suffer a milk allergy or other medical condition that makes it unwise to consume it. Most people would not dream of eating raw mince or chicken, so why would they want to drink raw milk. Are you fearful of milk? Let us know why. Send your thoughts to letters@wokinghampaper.co.uk

I believe Wokingham and other areas like ours stand at an important crossroads. The Government, Conservative Led Wokingham Borough Council and others seem to believe the building of thousands and thousands of houses to be the way to survive. I am not sure residents here in Wokingham Borough realise the magnitude of the number of houses being proposed within the new Local Plan. The target number of houses known as the Objectively Assessed Housing Need, (OAN), is that Wokingham Borough is now being pushed to accept is 856 houses per year until the year 2036 that is over 17,000 houses in total. These houses would require an area double the size of Lower Earley to accommodate them. At present there are around 66,000 houses in WBC. This would rise to some 84,000 by 2036 and represents an increase in excess of 25% in just 20 years. National population growth is nowhere near this figure (it is nearer 8-10%), so Wokingham appears to be being pushed into accepting a significantly greater number of houses than its current population justifies. Vast swathes of land in our area would be built on and rural areas that many cherish would be lost for ever. These additional houses would bring havoc, both to our existing infrastructure including hospitals, schools etc. as well as bringing gridlock to our roads. Junctions 10 and 11 of the M4 would be unable to cope with a result we will experience queues going on for miles. I have further concerns that the process which developed the 856 figure is as a result of a nationally imposed policy based on a mathematical calculation with no local discretion or input. The current Governments push for extra houses also means that the balance has swung heavily in favour of the developers. It has progressively become more difficult to prevent houses being built, so much so that in certain parts of the Country areas designated as Areas of Outstanding Beauty are now being built on. Remember once they are gone they are gone forever. I believe that the number of houses being proposed for our area is far too high. It will greatly impact on the very nature of our area and in time we will become nothing more than inner and outer Suburbia. Now is, I feel the last opportunity to let the Government and the Council know that the rush for houses on this scale is totally unacceptable. I accept houses are needed in our area, particularly for your children and for key workers such as doctors, nurses, teachers, care workers and the like, but it must be sustainable and not wreck the very fabric of our area forever. A serious rethink on how Local Plans are developed is needed, and needed now. What is being proposed is totally unacceptable, it will ruin our area and, above all, will not work. Lindsay Ferris Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Wokingham Borough Council and Member for Twyford

Tackling Traffic Congestion

I read with interest your article on January 19 concerning John Redwood’s ideas about tackling traffic congestion. The relatively minor changes to junctions that he suggests I would expect to fall within the realms of day to day housekeeping exercises for any local highway authority although I do accept that some of these ideas may indeed have some limited benefit. However, most could be described as minor tinkering with the highway network in the face of the massive growth in housing, population and inevitable demand for traffic movement currently being proposed across Berkshire. Please rest assured John that the frustrations felt by Wokingham residents are equally felt across Berkshire as a whole.

Let’s build a new town in Sonning

Much has been said and written about the proposals for a garden village at Grazeley. Surely the time has come for Wokingham Borough Council to engage in brinkmanship and propose that a large new town instead be built in Sonning, concreting over all the green spaces between the village church across to the golf club

adjacent to the railway line including all the sports pitches and courses in the 2km in between. The prospect of such a monstrous development encroaching to within a few hundred metres of the front door of the Prime Minister’s private residence would surely make Mrs May question her government’s

What is needed surely is a much more joined up approach to transport across what are arbitrary Borough and constituency boundaries if indeed such massive growth is to be accommodated properly. The major road schemes currently under construction within Wokingham Borough tend to provide for access to the major new developments that are funding them but end at existing highways which already experience congestion today and so will have limited overall benefit. Even schemes such as the £800m Smart Motorway Scheme which is about to start in spring tends to fall into the same trap. While it will provide significant additional motorway capacity it does not improve the presently congested junctions and side roads which support the motorway. Consequently, even this scheme will tend to leave a legacy of continuing traffic problems for our local authorities. Gary Cowan, in his excellent letter of the same date, suggests a figure of £2bn for necessary transport investment across Wokingham alone. This is probably an underestimate of the scale of the problem and certainly much more will be needed across Berkshire as a whole to deal with known problems and to accommodate major growth. Just where and how can this new infrastructure be built, maintained and funded? What is needed is for our local authorities to step back from their present heading to take stock of the wider infrastructure needs — Transport, Health, Social Services, Educational, Power and Water, Flooding and general environment — both today and in the future to establish how much growth can be realistically accommodated and accepted by Berkshire. A bold vision is needed of just what is necessary to support a vibrant and affluent future community

housing strategy for the south east. Currently her priority is with international issues but if she got inundated with complaints from her own constituents she would have to take action. Apologies Sonning, but in times of crises martyrs are sometimes required. Peter Humphries, via email

rather than the apparent panic to achieve unchallenged annual housing numbers which Councillor Bowring recently described in your paper as flawed and unfair. Dave Green, Lower Earley

Building, building, building

The Wokingham Paper this week highlighted many very interesting topical stories, which I have found most thought-provoking. Kevin Morgan, the Conservative Candidate for Emmbrook, must come from another planet when he disgracefully says build anywhere else other than Emmbrook. He supports building 15,000 houses in Grazeley! He fails to recognise that it is his own party that approved the unpalatable route for the Northern Distributor Road, which Emmbrook (his) residents voted heavily against. What residents wanted was available and deliverable. He has never said “let’s fight the flawed housing numbers for the benefit of all of Wokingham Boroughs residents”. How he does he think that his voice will overturn a Conservative Council determined to build as many houses as they can in the Borough. Mine could not, so I left the Conservative Group. Keith Baker, the Council Leader, had the audacity to state “that there is no overall policy on Wokingham Borough Council until the call for sites has concluded”. He adds that “the best way is to try and find a virgin site and build a new town or village or build on the border of existing settlements”. How can the council function in the meantime without a policy? His comments raise a few points including restating that “the council has a proper policy based properly on a public consultation and a ruling by a planning Inspector, after a public inquiry. to build 660 houses a

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Send your thoughts to letters@wokinghampaper.co.uk year to 2026.” The Conservatives covertly increased this number to 856 a year without any consultation based on a dodgy dossier, which Dave Green has astutely recognised in his letter in the paper. The Conservative administration then secretly proceeded with a request to central government to build 15,000 houses in Grazeley, while also agreeing with Bracknell, Reading and West Berks to build even more houses to help meet their needs in Wokingham Borough. His comment “build on the border of existing settlements” means Emmbrook is not safe from development at all. In the other article, seven northern parishes unite to write a warning letter to council over their development fears, suggests all the remaining Town and Parish Councils need to do the same otherwise they will also be swamped with development. Peter Hughes, the Chairman of Shinfield Parish Council, recognises the dangers, but he is entirely wrong to comment that WBC has not agreed to wholeheartedly to support the Grazeley expression of interest for 15,000 houses in Grazeley. It was covertly submitted by the Council leader, Keith Baker and others unknown. When it was leaked to the public, Keith Baker asked the Conservative Group to retrospectively approve the expression of interest. Every Councillor present (including all the Councillors who represent Shinfield and Swallowfield) supported him, other than John Halsall and I, who voted against it. Peter Hughes is also right when he says that none of the developers, who have submitted sites in other areas, will go away whatever happens to Grazeley. The sad thing is the Inspector will rule on housing numbers and sites on or about 2019, which gives little opportunity to change a council, which currently has 47 Conservatives out of 54. The damage and destruction of Wokingham’s environment will be complete by then. Tony Johnson in his blog “Oh Dear, Not Emmbrook again” sums it up when he says whoever is elected needs to remember that he or she is there to serve the residents, who deserve better than they currently receive. I could not have put it any better. The residents will not get that from the Conservative Candidate Kevin Morgan. If the residents want some on to fight their corner, the worst they can do is vote for the Conservative. In the Emmbrook byelection, residents will have an opportunity to start correcting that wrong by not falling for all the dodgy Conservative hype and by supporting the Lib Dem Candidate, Imogen Shepherd-DuBey. It will be a step in the right direction. In doing so, democracy can begin to be brought back to Wokingham Borough or as Donald Trump puts it “it’s time to drain the swamp”. Cllr Gary Cowan, Independent Borough Councillor for Arborﬁeld

The ongoing saga of the Shinﬁeld Eastern Relief Road

and for self-harming 385% (while the number of boys admitted to A&E after seriously cutting themselves also rose by 286%). Yet locally we have seen little extra commissioning in NHS child and adolescent mental health for the past 20 years or more. Is this because locally we are somehow immune to the crisis affecting the nation’s youths or is it due to the short-sightedness of our local clinical commissioning groups? It is time this question was asked and, more importantly, answered. Paul Farmer, Reading

Local politics in Wokingham

Re: residents’ further pain from Shinfield Eastern Relief Road. It was planned to be open Spring 2016 and is still not open. This weekend has yet again seen significant disruption to residents. Extreme noise at 3am in the morning as the beeping from machinery could be heard over 3 miles away.

Interestingly the drivers had ear protection for their safety – the residents nothing to mitigate the noise. This project is nearly a year late, has been significantly changed from the original agreed plans, the developer had its license temporarily withdrawn due to quality and safety issues, delay followed

Who can we believe? Two weeks ago, you kindly published my letter about councillor Gary Cowan’s resignation from the Conservative party on Wokingham Borough Council. He claimed that the ruling group was acting “to silence any reasonable vocal debate.” Now another councillor has made a similar claim. Charvil councillor Emma Hobbs has written in the village magazine saying “I would like it to be known that I have and always will support Hare Hatch.” She goes on to reveal that she was not allowed to speak in our favour at the recent council debate writing “I can assure you all I was not happy that I was not allowed to speak out. My hands were tied by the legal department.” Yet an anonymous council spokesman later claimed “Cllr Hobbs was not advised by our legal department that she could not speak in favour of Hare Hatch Sheeplands.” So who are we to believe? Councillor Hobbs or the council spokesman? I will leave readers to make up their own minds. I know what I think. Gill Saxon, HR Manager Hare Hatch Sheeplands Garden Centre

I support Emmbrook Green

I write to support the arguments of my Green Party colleague, David Worley, as expressed in your paper (Green candidate won’t stand in Emmbrook, January 26).

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delay, local businesses cut off, traffic jams have become the norm and still it goes on. Where are Wokingham Council and our Shinfield Councillors in all of this? Residents continue to suffer yet they are invisible. Come on Councilors do your job and stand up for residents! Jim Frwein, via email

The Conservative monopoly of power in Wokingham Borough Council is helpful to no-one, including the Conservatives themselves: the lack of any effective challenge leads to slackness (to put it no higher) and to the kind of inter-party wrangling that we are seeing at the moment. I welcome David’s courage in calling out the problem and making a detailed constructive contribution of his own. Admittedly I speak only for myself here, not for the official party – but let’s make a change as effectively as we can, dealing with the real world and with others who think similarly, and not with the shibboleths of party ideology. To extend David’s argument a little, Wokingham is also a Parliamentary constituency represented by an MP whose views on the biggest political issue of the decade – Brexit – run counter to those of the majority of his constituents. Now what could we do about that at the next election, with a little trust and cooperation? Anthea West, via email

Mental health and children

A letter sent to NHS England (Thames Valley area) which may be of interest to readers: The number of UK under 16s who have attended A&E as a direct result of mental health problems (MHPs) has more than doubled in the last five years. During the last 10 years, he number of girls under 16 admitted to A&E for self-poisoning rose by 42%

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Just addressing the subjects of local politics, councillors, and for that matter local incompetence, raises my blood pressure – as it has been doing for at least the last ten years. I am against Parties in local government, just because of what is again coming to light in Wokingham and the need for two Councillors with obvious “morals” to resign over the lack of democracy. I wrote some years ago about the absence of alternatives to the “nasty party” – using their “national” nomenclature – and of the need to remind the public that a councillor is supposed to meet certain behavioural “rules”. I repeat these and would kindly suggest that Voters ensure their chosen representatives are aware of such rules. Stop supporting candidates that have personal interests and forget Party loyalty – support your community. That is the duty of everyone. Turning to the behaviour rules, based on the “Relevant Authorities (General Principles) Order of 2001: “Councillors should serve only the public interest; They should never improperly confer an advantage or disadvantage on any person; Members should be accountable to the public; Members should be prepared to give reasons for their actions; “Members may take account of the view of others, including their political groups, but should reach their own conclusions on the issue before them, and act in accordance with those conclusion.s” The public are aware no doubt that politicians do not need any qualifications, and that to my mind, is an inexcusable fact – they should at least have a Diploma in the duties of being a Representative of the people. Maybe one day! In closing this short diatribe, I think it of fundamental importance to note that the Public get what they vote for. A current “right” threatened by Brussels, but those who seriously think about the governance of their country need to make sure that does not happen. Remember the saying “look after the pennies, and the pounds will take care of themselves”? How about an analogy “look after your locality and the country will look after itself”? (Said “Tongue-in-cheek”!) I could have headed these notes “How you can help build a Country that works for everyone”. Thanks to Teresa May - who may turn out to be a great Leader. The writer has no party affiliations and was proposed as an Independent Councillor a few years ago – in a very underhand manner, it was ensured by the Council Offices that I did not stand. I have considerable experience of how some councillors have behaved, and the jobs for the boys culture that certainly did exist, in the Wokingham Council. Reg Cliﬞon, via email

Thank you, knight of the road! In these days when road rage appears to be all too common a true ‘knight of the road’, John, originally from South Africa, came to my assistance last week. When my car died on exiting Waterloo Road into Easthampstead Road he not only pushed my car more out of the way, but also drove me two miles home and back to collect my documents and mobile, a reminder to always have these items, including a coat in inclement weather, with you for even a short journey to town. And John stayed with me until, fortunately, my breakdown assistance arrived quickly and towed my car to the garage before any rush-hour traffic jams could develop. Many thanks John. Bernard Good, via email

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Guild gains insight into world of pasta making Wokingham Evening Townswomen’s Guild OUR first meeting of the New Year got off to a good start with a demonstration of pasta making by Jacky Hayler from Delights of Italy which is based at Holme Grange Farm. She showed members how to roll pasta dough and then make different shapes. Members then endeavoured to make their own pasta with some amusement. Our Festive Lunch at the Moat House in early January had been enjoyed by a number of members and it was decided that we would wait until after next Christmas to hold this event again as it still felt like Christmas and we were still enjoying eating festive food. We look forward to 2017 when we will celebrate our 65th Birthday in April and in March we will hold our Spring Quiz evening. Last year’s charity, the Alexander Devine Hospice, has benefited from our fundraising events and at our AGM in March we will present them with a cheque. We are a very friendly group but we need new members. Please come along to our next meeting on Tuesday, February 21 or find out more about us by contacting Jill on 0118 989 2649. JULIA TREDWELL, CHAIRMAN

Reading Guild of Artists The Reading Guild of Artists (RGA), a 150-strong body of Reading artists, is holding a ‘slam sale’ on Saturday, February 11, at Reading Museum, in support of the Ray Atkins’ exhibition. The RGA exhibition is free to attend and as it is in in the same venue as the Atkins’ exhibition, which is also free. Members will be selling small works, in a range of styles, from watercolours to oils, themed on the changing face of Reading. Cards on the same theme will also be available. Prices start from £10, and many more will be available in the browser (mounted pieces for framing later by the buyer). There are two drop-in workshops for budding artists running on the day so if visitors to the exhibition want to bring out their ‘inner Monet’ – they can attend the workshops; one on drawing the other on collage. Both workshops are for all ages and all abilities and are free to attend. Ray Atkins, an octogenarian, between 1968 and 1974 lived in Reading and taught at the University. Ray still has strong ties with Reading and his paintings on exhibit, produced during his tenure at the University, reﬂect the ever-changing landscape of Reading during this time. Anthony Wilder, chairman, Reading Guild of Artists, said: “We are delighted to have an octogenarian artist tell the story of his ‘Reading years’ and it is great to be involved with the exhibition as some of the Reading Guild of Artist members remember him ﬁrst-hand from his days at the University of Reading Art Department. “It is great to be able to link in with Reading Museum especially at a time when there is not much money coming from central government in support of the arts. “The slam sale has a variety of art on offer – from watercolours and oils to acrylics. There really is something for every taste – and a great opportunity to buy a unique Valentine’s gift for your special someone.” The Small Works exhibition takes place on Saturday 11 February, 10.30am to 3.30pm.  www.rga-artists.org.uk/rga-whats-on.htm

Grants for Sheds projects LOCAL community groups are being encouraged to apply for a share of the Sheds Grant Fund as it

Woodley Flower Club WOODLEY Flower Club held their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, January 10, when members heard reports from, and re-elected, the Committee. Outgoing chairman, Brenda Milton, reported on the Club’s activities during 2016, and especially the 50th Anniversary Lunch and Flower Arranging Demonstration in June. The group also held outings that included a visit to the Poppy Factory and on to Kew Gardens for their Christmas Illuminations. And the club also organised some fundraising. Treasurer, Ann Rogers, explained the accounts for the year and the Sales Table Ofﬁcer said explained money is raised for the club to supplement the monthly demonstrators’ and hall hire expenses, and so on. The programme secretary, Trudy Dobson, read out the list of monthly demonstrators who will be showing the club their skills during 2017. In the committee election, Brenda Milton thanked the Committee and Members for all their support since she was elected to the post, and promised to support the new chairman likewise. She then handed over the Badge of Ofﬁce to the new chairman, Marion Want, upon which the members and rest of the committee gave a round of applause in thanks to Brenda and

Members of Woodley Flower Club at their recent AGM

to show their support for Marion, formerly Vice Chairman and to the new Vice Chairman, Trudy Dobson. Brenda Milton will continue with duties as the Woodley Flower Club Secretary. At the end of the meeting, a Flower Club member thanked the committee for all their hard work during the year. Members were then invited to

opens for applications to help support the set-up of community Shed spaces. Sheds are community workshop spaces where people come together to take part in practical skills and activities. They are designed and run by their members and provide opportunities for people to share tools, resources and skills in order to create, learn and develop social networks. Older people’s charity Royal Voluntary Service, with funding from the Asda Foundation, run the Sheds Grant Fund to provide small scale funding to Sheds who are looking for help with either set up or next stage development costs. Jo Phillips, Sheds Project Manager at Royal Voluntary Service said: “Each Shed is unique due

partake of a cold buffet supper with wine and soft drinks, eaten during the draw of the rafﬂe for a selection of wrapped “secret” presents and for the ﬂower arrangements made for each table by the committee. The next meeting will be held in the Coronation Hall, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JZ, on Tuesday, February 7. Brenda Martin will give

to its location and the activities that the members want to undertake in the space. Whether it is for woodworking, gardening, model making, weaving or electronics, we are delighted to be able to give a helping hand to local communities who want to get a community based Shed up and running.” The UK Shed movement follows a blueprint from an Australian project and since the ﬁrst Men’s Shed opened in the UK seven years ago, there are now nearly 400 across the UK opening their doors. Many Sheds are created to enable older men to come together and work on either individual or community projects – but the movement is increasingly seeing younger men and women getting

a screen show of the many beautiful plants, ﬂowers and beautiful scenery from her recent trip to Australia. Further meetings will be held on the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month across the year. For further details, contact chairman Marion Want, on 0118 962 0418. SHEILA LOBLEY

involved and beneﬁtting from the social interaction and practical skill sharing that are at their heart. Last year, 29 Sheds were awarded funding to kick start or grow their ambitions. Richard White of Ferryside Men’s Sheds Association said: “The grant went a big way to help install our new electricity supply”. Grants of between £250 and £1,000 are available from the Sheds Grant Fund. All applications need to come from constituted, volunteer led community groups and must be submitted by the deadline of Sunday, March 5 to be considered. To ﬁnd out more and download the Application Form and Guidance Notes, visit: www. royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/sheds

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Accidents at work

F YOU have an accident at work, you should report it to your employer as soon as possible – and make sure they record it in the accident book. If they don’t do this, or if there isn’t an accident book, write down details of the accident and send it to your boss (keeping a copy for yourself). If you can’t report the accident because you’re too ill, ask someone else to do it for you. You should see a doctor even if your injury doesn’t seem serious - the doctor can record the medical details of your accident. This will be useful later on if you want to claim compensation from your boss or if you need to claim beneﬁts. If you think that conditions at your

workplace are unsafe, talk to your trade union or contact the Health & safety Executive. If you think you’re in serious and immediate danger at work, you have the right to protect yourself. This could mean leaving work until the immediate danger is ﬁxed.

Pay whilst you are off You should get Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you need time off because of your injury. Your contract of employment might also say you can get extra sick pay. You can use our tool (http://tinyurl.com/ cawok022) to check if you’re entitled to

sick pay. Depending on the seriousness of your injury, you might also be able to claim benefits. For example, you might get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. You might want to claim compensation from your employer, although this can be complicated and take a long time. It’s best if you get legal advice from a solicitor – your local Citizens Advice can help you find a specialist solicitor, or your union might be able to help. If you want to make a claim, it must be started within three years of the accident. Going back to work after an injury

If you think you might be able to go back to work doing lighter duties, or fewer hours, speak to your employer and doctor. If your accident has caused a long term injury, your employer might have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments to help you get back to work.  You can get help, information and advice from your local Citizens Advice or visit www. citizensadvicewokingham.org.uk or contact Citizens Advice Wokingham at Second Floor, Waterford House, Erftstadt Court, Wokingham RG40 2YF. Tel: 0300 330 1189. email: public@citizensadvicewokingham. org.uk

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Now showing: a family home in Finchampstead A LOT of homes like to boast about having a room with a view, but for one Finchampstead property it boasts two. Not only does this four-bedroom home in Heath Ride have extensive and beautifully landscaped gardens but it also has its very own cinema room. A perfect 12ft 6in by 12ft 6in, the cosy room is perfect for showing all the latest releases and catching up on some quality boxsets … all in the comfort of your own home. It’s not the only touch of luxury to this individual detached home in one of Finchampstead’s most desirable locations. It boasts more than 3,500 sq ft of living space and luxury is on tap throughout. The property has been designed by the current owners and is finished to an extremely high specification throughout. Downstairs, there are five reception rooms including the cinema, plus a study, a dining room, a large 19ft 4in by 18ft 9in living room, and family area (12ft 9in by 12ft 6in) leading off from a large open-plan kitchen/breakfast room (35ft 6in by 14ft 3in) that overlooks the impressive gardens. There is also an expansive double garage, a store room, a cloakroom and a utility room, ensuring that no one need

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The time to be happy is … Life may constantly throw busyness at us, but it’s also a chance for us to make the most of what we’ve got. CHRIS HUNT explains

REALLY hope that in the last week you have been identifying obstacles in your environment and coming up with SOLUTIONS that kick those obstacles into touch. Talking about kicking into touch, as a Liverpool fan I was horrified last week when my father-in-law (a Tottenham fan) bought and then dressed my youngest daughter in a pink Tottenham themed jumper. This was one issue I had to kick into touch… Hopefully I will be the one smiling when the Reds are higher in the league come the end of the season. Now onto this week’s subject which for me is essential when trying to change for the better. I want to talk to you about facing reality and actually the times when maintaining what you have already achieved really is the best goal. We should always strive to be the best that we can be. I know that with all the information and tips you have been getting from this column every week, this will go a long way to helping with that. Sometimes it should be a goal to consolidate the current situation and just try and maintain what you have been achieving. Here is a list of things I have coming up in the next six weeks:

 Wife’s birthday  Brother-in-law’s stag do  Looking after the children while my wife is away on a hen do.  Client’s boxing match  Family wedding  Planning for a new business venture for the area  Planning for two stag dos for one of my best mates  Parents being away on holiday for three weeks so childcare taking a major hit. As you can see from the above, my next six weeks is looking pretty crazy and, to be honest, my environment will be a little more manic than normal. At times like this I honestly believe that aiming for maintaining what you have achieved can and should be the goal. OK, I could aim to really hit the gym hard, decrease my body fat percentage, increase my 1 rep max on the bench or even

read the 600 page theory book on fat deposition I have been putting off but why? Sometimes the stress of trying to always push for more can be the wrong choice. I have learnt from working with hundreds of busy hard working professionals and families over the last few years that MAINTENANCE can actually be the hardest thing to do. You see the average coach will just coach you on the short term however I really believe that knowing that maintenance can be just as hard should be explained from the offset. I want to ask you a few questions:  What have you got coming up in the next few weeks or months that could really test you?  Have you been on your health and fitness journey so long that actually a few weeks of maintaining your current position is needed?  Do you have any training and diet breaks pre planned that can help ease any stress you may have coming up?  Do you feel rundown and just need a few days or a week or so to just stay as you are, ENJOY the moment and enjoy what you have achieved so far? Ask yourself those questions and see if you need a short period

of time to just embrace all that you have achieved and embrace the current situation, the now. Would taking the foot off the gas help you right now? We are so fussy watching out for what’s ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are now. The time to be HAPPY is now. Look at your life and look ahead and see if you need a period of time to maintain your results already attained... the hard work has been done and there may be plenty more to do so embrace the current time... enjoy it. My plan, as you may already have guessed, is to just get through this month... it’s going to be a testing month but also a really fun month too. How can you complain about all that fun I mentioned earlier especially the brother-in-law’s stag do? Matt, good luck mate, you are going to need it. Have a great weekend everyone and make sure to schedule in some maintenance time, you may just find it could be the best decision you have made this year. On a final note I have a FREE 10-week muscle building challenge starting on Sunday so if you want to jump on board then just add yourself to the Facebook challenge page or just contact me directly. With everyone focusing on weight loss, some of you may actually want to be adding weight right now … if so, get involved! See you next week and enjoy the train of POSITIVE change.

RBH learns that its work experience is working THE Learning and Development team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust said it was thrilled to learn that it had received Gold rating in its recent Work Experience Quality Standard accreditation. The Standard is a national accreditation which provides external quality assurance to ensure organisations are providing high quality work experience and employability programmes. It covers a variety of areas such as work shadowing, work experience, apprenticeships, volunteering and Project Search. Each of these is assessed through a variety of categories including:  Organisation  Planning the placement  Starting the placement  The placement  Conducting reviews  End of placement Recent work experience placement Luke Barlow said: “I hoped to gain an awareness of what working in the NHS was really like. I wanted a realistic outlook on the

pressures and responsibilities that I would have to handle every day if I were lucky enough to become a doctor. “During my two days I observed a variety of clinics, scans and treatment techniques. I think the over-riding impression from my time was the friendliness and support the staff have towards one another and to the patients.” Claire Dhaffir, widening participation officer/work experience coordinator said: “Getting Gold standard signals to prospective candidates that we are offering good quality work experience. “The nationally accredited frameworks ensure that we are delivering comprehensive programmes that help us to develop a structured talent pipeline for the organisation. “This helps us to stand out as an organisation dedicated to offering fair, supportive and high quality training.”

with Nicola Strudley

Voices in the darkness

CCESS to and the quality of crisis mental health services was raised by you as a priority, making it a key issue for Healthwatch Wokingham Borough to focus on last year. A mental health crisis is when you feel your mental health is at breaking point. For example, you might be experiencing extreme anxiety or panic attacks, suicidal feelings, self-harming behaviour or other behaviour that feels out of control, and is likely to endanger yourself or others. Healthwatch Wokingham Borough commissioned Browns Community Services, a new Community Interest Company that provides preventative support and advice to socially excluded, disadvantaged and vulnerable women, to hold a forum exploring four women’s personal experiences with the Wokingham Community Mental Health Team following a mental health crisis. Healthwatch appreciates that this is not a statistically representative sample but it does reflect the real experiences of real people and therefore has real validity and is put forward in the spirit of improving the experiences of people using the Community Mental Health Team in Wokingham in the future. All participants felt they were poorly treated during their contact with the crisis team. Participants felt they were treated without genuine care, compassion or urgency. Participants described Crisis Team members as having poor attitudes, not having a good understanding of mental health. Words like “hostile” and “intimidating” were used to described the Crisis Team. It was felt that the Crisis Team was inflexible and unable to offer help immediately, being asked to wait for support until a scheduled visit. Interestingly, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (BHFT) who provide community mental health services responded that the Crisis Team “has created unrealistic expectations of the service that can be provided … there is an expectation that the crisis team functions a ‘blue light’ service, able to immediately respond to all calls.” Maybe it is just me, but if I were having a mental health crisis and called the Crisis Team I would expect a rapid response. The very nature of crisis is that it is a time of intense difficulty or danger surely warranting an emergency type response? Participants identified community psychiatric nurses (CPNs) as a very positive aspect of the community mental health service. Participants who were assigned a CPN described them as consistent, reliable, communicative, caring and compassionate. A number of recommendations were made to improve user experience of the Crisis Team, Community Mental Health Service and when feeding back or making a complaint. To read the report please go to healthwatchwokingham.co.uk/publication/

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

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News from schools | stories from pupils

The two Alices, Tallula Frankish (left) and Alice Newlands in LVS Ascot’s The Street which was transformed into the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for the show

Alice through the walking tour of school ALICE has gone on many amazing adventures since Lewis Carroll devised her all those years ago, but her latest appearance might have been the best yet. Last month, students from LVS Ascot school organised a special walking production of Alice In Wonderland. The audience followed the cast around the school grounds to watch the action unfold. This is the first time that the school has organised a promenade type play and there were 12 performances, each one accommodating an audience of up to 30. Normally, the school welcomes audiences of 300 to its purpose built theatre. For the play, the school’s atmospheric outdoor area which was transformed into The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Thirty young actors from the senior school and sixth form split into two casts to lead their delighted audiences around a set which gave them the full interactive experience of participating in Lewis Carroll’s famous tale, including being guests at the Tea Party and answering questions from the characters as they made their way around sections of the school’s 25-acre grounds. Alice Newlands, 17, was one of two students at the school to play the title role in the Alice In Wonderland production and was thrilled to have the opportunity to take part in such an innovative play. She said: “I have been involved in the other school shows such as

Grease and Fame, but this is the first time I have ever had the chance to star in a promenade production where the audience follows us around and we get to interact with them. “I told my friends at a dance school I go to about it and they were amazed at what we were attempting as it is such an unusual and bold thing for a school to take on. I have really enjoyed the experience and being given the freedom to be creative with my character, which we all had the opportunity to do.” Harry Walters, 16, played the White Rabbit and his family were delighted to see him stretched in such a rewarding role. His mother, Nicola Kellock, said: “We are immensely proud of Harry and it was amazing to be right in the middle of the show as an audience member, it really brought a different dimension to it.” The school’s head of drama Georgina Windsor, who adapted Alice In Wonderland for the latest production, said: “This was the perfect way to challenge and expand the considerable talents of our drama students and give them a new experience which will be invaluable in their acting futures. They were wonderful and brought the show to life beautifully”. n Musicians from around Berkshire are also being given the opportunity to show off their skills on stage at the LVS Ascot Music Festival this weekend. For details, visit www. lvs.ascot.sch.uk/musicfestival The cast of Alice in Wonderland

Youngsters at Oak Tree Day Nursery enjoyed learning about the Year of the Cockerel last week

Nursery students celebrate Chinese New Year HANDCRAFTED dragons, plum blossom and lucky red envelopes are just some of the attractions at Oak Tree Day Nursery near Wokingham during a week-long celebration to mark the Chinese New Year. The children at the day nursery, have immersed themselves in Chinese culture. They have been learning nursery rhymes,

looking at books and listening to traditional music. Nursery Manager Julie Wilson said: “The Chinese New Year offers a fantastic opportunity for to children to learn about different cultures and traditions. The children have enjoyed decorating the nursery in celebration of this important

festival which is observed by people across the world.” Ms Wilson added that staff and children were now looking forward to a year of wisdom, beauty, intelligence, pride and joy having satisfied all the traditional requirements for the start of a Chinese New Year.

Holiday fun for youngsters at St Joseph’s College A NEW holiday club has been set up by a school that takes Wokingham borough pupils. St Joseph’s College in Upper Redlands Road, Reading, held its first inhouse organised holiday club during the Christmas holidays. The school, which takes pupils from ages three upwards, said that it was a great success and the children attending had a fantastic time. Each day they took part in a variety of activities such as football, dodge ball, fun activity games and Christmas arts and crafts; as well as slightly unusual sports such as boccia and sitting volleyball, and Olympic sports including hockey, fencing and archery. All of the activities are designed to exercise mind and body, teaching new

skills and encouraging team work, social skills and strategic thinking, in a small and friendly environment. St Joseph’s Holiday Club is open to everyone, including those who are not St Joseph’s pupils. It is available for children in Year 1 to Year 6, with an additional Early Years Holiday Club available for children aged three to Reception. Holiday Club will be running over the week of February half term, from Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17, and over the two weeks of the Easter Holidays, from April 10-21, excluding Bank Holidays. Planned activities include more unusual sports, themed crafts, treasure hunts and more. n For more details, visit www.sjcr.org.uk

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Justin signs up as Smee for Peter Pan

ELL, slap my thigh! CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher has just announced that he is returning to Reading this Christmas to take part in The Hexagon theatre’s pantomime, Peter Pan. Justin, who is known to millions of preschoolers as Mr Tumble, is also a talented performer, appearing in TV shows such as Justin’s House and Gigglebiz. Now, he’s signed up for a sixth pantomime at The Hexagon. The actor will play hapless trainee pirate Mr Smee in Imagine Theatre’s take on the popular children’s classic originally written by J M Barrie. Steve Boden, who directed The Hexagon’s recent show Snow White and is also Imagine Theatre’s MD, said: “We are delighted to be working with Justin once again. “He is such a natural talent with a genuine love of performing, particularly of the sort of slapstick humour that is part and parcel of panto.” The Hexagon said that Justin’s love of slapstick humour comes from being a huge fan of legendary duo Laurel and Hardy since the age of five and he has followed in their footsteps by always taking a custard pie in the face during the pantomimes. Before Justin returns to Reading with Peter Pan, he will be embarking on a UK-wide tour of Justin’s Party, as well as continuing to film TV shows for the BBC. Imagine Theatre’s Peter Pan will be at The Hexagon from Saturday, December 9, until Sunday, January 7, 2018. The Hexagon’s box office bods said that tickets are already ‘flying’ out of the door! They cost from £11 for school groups. n For full details call the box office on 0118 9606060 or log on to www. readingarts.com

Classic thriller at the Oakwood A CLASSIC thriller which will make you never want to answer the telephone again is coming to Woodley Theatre next week. Frederick Knott’s intense and gripping Dial M For Murder darkens the door of the Oakwood Theatre, in Headley Road, for five nights and is guaranteed to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Famously adapted to film by Alfred Hitchcock, the play tells the story of Tony who is convinced his wife is having an affair. He goes on to plan what must surely be the

perfect murder, but everything doesn’t quite go to plan. Finding Tony pitted against the astute Inspector Hubbard, the intricacies of the devilish plot and counterplot provide enough twists and turns to keep the audience hooked from start to finish. Dial M For Murder opens at 7.45pm on Tuesday, February 7 and runs until the following Saturday. Tickets are £10, £8 for concession and £5 for balcony. To book visit www.woodleytheatre.org.uk or call the Box Office on 07939 210121.

Head to the Farm and solve the mystery A THEATRE group in Shinfield are stepping outside of the box for a special two-night-only murder mystery event. Based in a classic radio show style, Carol Vockin’s The Farm will

invite the audience to get involved with the actors as they read the script on-stage, as everyone tries to guess who the perpetrator of the crime is. The evening takes place on

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stage in the middle of Hurst Village Hall, and the actors’ subtle care to address all sides, drew everyone into the action. It was just right for panto. Youngsters from 12 different schools revelled in taking parts with strong characters and playing leading roles. Director Claire Lawrence said: “I was thrilled to be able to cast so many young people aged from 11-17 in a variety of significant parts. “Their performances were a credit to them and their enthusiasm and commitment to the group made the journey so much fun.” The show had two wonderful dames. John Lawrence’s Snow Queen was wickedly piercing and eloquent with the character’s clever script.

The Snow Queen Hurst Panto Group

VIBRANT panto company produced a sparkling show full of innovation along with tradition. Hurst Panto Group’s brave and successful new moves included staging their eighth show, The Snow Queen, in the round with audience on all sides. Writer and artistic director of the panto, Jonathan de Mounteney, poured his many talents into the show. His vision of seating the audience on all four sides of the

Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 which include a delicious buffet supper. To book visit www. shinfieldplayers.org.uk or call the Box Office on 0118 975 8880. Billy (Felix de Mounteney) and Ben (Darcy Hodgkins) in The Snow Queen

Jonathan de Mounteney as Beauty from Hawaii warmed and engaged the audience, keeping

them rooting for the goodies. His amazing conversion of his huge skirt into a tropical beach bar had

everyone cheering. Jonathan designed and built the skirt/bar himself. Erin Bowe, just 11 years old, as the young Flicka and Lulu Briggs, 13, playing the young George, had great interaction. Hannah Guile, 13, and Jack Lawrence, 17, as the characters’ older selves were poised and mature as they braved the wicked queen. We willed them to win. Other strong performances were by Katy Lawrence as Crystalline, Emma Vaughan as Miss Huff-Dingle and Daniel de Mounteney as joking Carrot the Parrot. Philip Payne’s North Wind armed with a scary leaf blower was nicely nasty and worked well along with Clare Bray as the Snow Queen’s caricatured butler, Wart.

Archie Norton and Will Young, were thuggishly good leaders of the horrible snow patrollers and the choruses of Bullies/sCool kids, Shiverish and Mermaids sang, danced and acted with confidence. One of the unruly sCool kids, enthusiastically played by Joanne Davis, is a teacher at St Nicholas Primary, Hurst. Director and co-producer Claire Lawrence’s enthusiasm infused into the whole company. She was ably assisted by co-producer Ann Guile. Ann said it had been a real team effort with special effects, lights, a snow machine, music, choreography, sound effects, props, costumes, hair and make-up all being critical in bringing the show to life and helping create panto magic. SUE CORCORAN

Jackie Oates, Pete Thomas and Megan Henwood will be at Nettlebed Folk Club on Monday night

A double bill of musical fun at Nettlebed folk club HEAD TO Nettlebed on Monday night and you can enjoy an amazing night of folk music thanks to two local singers. Meeting at the Village Club, the evening of music will see Jackie Oates and Megan Henwood team up for the double bill. They will be accompanied by the amazing double bass playing of Pete Thomas and performing material from their new EP Wings. And the partnership is a direct result of the club: the duo sparked a friendship after meeting there four years ago and soon discovered how effortlessly their vocals blended. In their respective solo careers they have both worked closely with Oxfordshire based bass player Pete Thomas, so he was the natural choice when they decided to put the band together. The trio have been working on material over the last year and Wings was released last September. Doors open by 8pm and the concert start at 8.15pm in Nettlebed Village Club, High Street, Nettlebed RG9 5DD. n For more details, call the box office on 01628 636620, or visit www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk

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HE Tom Halliwell Guitar School does what it says on the tin and is about to take off to another level thanks to a new partnership with the acoustic couch. Tom Halliwell started the Guitar School, in October 2016 and it has been growing slowly, consistently and steadily ever since. “My dream was to start a guitar community where my students learn guitar through my fresh and structured learning methods; I wanted a place where guitarists could play, practice, record music and perform in one area. I then only three months later I find myself meeting a guy who has a similar dream. “I have never met anyone like Jody (the founder of the acoustic couch), he has such drive, dedication and passion for helping people, teaching music and continuingly pushing to try make peoples musical dreams come true.” He continues: “I played at the acoustic couch twice with my band Origami Heart in a battle of the bands competition (Rock week) and after winning the competition I met Jody, we chatted and exchanged ideas and it was clear that we should work together. “What we are both doing now is amazing. “We are going to be teaching guitar to people and hope to change peoples lives and boost confidence and maybe some lucky community or spporter into a passionate rock star. “I feel the next few months will be life-changing especially when we start to advertise our music classes.” The couch and Tom Halliwell join forces, all in the name of #communitythrumusic as they are both on a similar mission and hold very similar values. Details will follow through our Social media.. *theacousticcouch (instagram/ facebook/youtube) **acousticcuoch (twitter) enquiries@theacousticcouch.co.uk

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THE autumn programme by the East Berkshire Operatic Society (EBOS) has been announced. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a musical comedy by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts, and has earned the title of second-longest Off-Broadway musical. Presented in the form of a series of vignettes, the central theme of love and relationships runs throughout, with the play’s tagline giving the game away from the off: “Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit”. Despite a large number of characters, the show is typically performed by a comparatively small cast, with the original 1997 show featuring a cast of just four. EBOS will be bringing this exceptional show to its Pinewood Theatre in September. More details will be announced closer to the time. Taking place a little sooner, EBOS’ annual Quiz Night will be on Friday, February 10. The ever-popular event will be hosted by Steve Hall and Simon McCartan, and will feature all the classic rounds, prizes throughout the night as well as special bonus rounds. A fish and chip supper will be available at half time. The quiz starts at 8pm at Pinewood Theatre, Old Wokingham Road. Entry to the quiz is £6 per person, and the advised maximum team size is six people. Tickets can be booked by visiting www.ticketsource. co.uk/event/161381

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Saturday, February 4 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Hill SL5 9EG. Aka Band. Details: 01344 878100. BINFIELD – Binfield Club, Forest Road, RG42 4DU. Slim Pickings. Details: 01344 420572. BRACKNELL – The Royal Oak, London Road RG12 2NN. Solace. Details: 01344 422622. READING – Grosvenor Casino Reading, Rose Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Atlantic Allstars. Details: 0118 402 7800. READING – O’Neill’s, Friar Street RG1 1DB. Live music. Details: 0118 960 6580. READING – The Turks, London Road RG1 5BJ. Syn City Rockers. Details: 0118 957 6930. READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. The Gig Issue in aid of Launchpad: All About Frank, The Jason Hendrix Experience, Karmilla, The Koostix. Details: 0118 958 6692. READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave St RG1 1PZ. Oakford Funk Night. Details: 0118 959 4267. READING – South St. The Book of Genesis. Spiritual Jazz with Saxophonist Johnty WilksDetails: 0118 960 6060. SONNING – The Mill at Sonning RG4 6TY. Tim Valentine. Details: 0118

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Sunday, February 5 BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Couch, Market Place. Karaoke from 2pm. Details: www.facebook. com/theacousticcouch HURST – The Wheelwright’s Arms RG10 0TR. Jazz at the Wheelies. Details: 0118 934 4100. SONNING – The Mill at Sonning RG4 6TY. The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Details: 0118 969 8000. READING – The Abbot Cook, London Road RG1 5DE. Sunday jazz with the Stuart Henderson Trio. From 1.30pm. Details: 0118 935 4095. READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. American Old Time Picking. From 3pm. Dreading Poetry Slam. Details: 0118 958 6692. READING – Community Hall at Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street RG1 4RJ. Readifolk: Jimmy Lee and the Edge of Chaos Orchestra. Details: 0118 958 6692.

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Tuesday, February 7 ASCOT – Jagz, Station Hill SL5 9EG. American Night with Steve Rodgers. Details: 01344 878100. READING – The Hexagon. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac: Hits To Blues. Details: 0118 960 6060. READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Greg Mayston. Details: 0118 958 6692. SHERFIELD-ON-LODDON – The Four Horseshoes, Reading Road RG27 0EX. Jazz night: Equinox with Lesley Heyworth. Details: 01256 882296.

BRACKNELL – The Keller, Coppid Beech Hotel, John Nike Way RG12 8TF. Band auditions: Dizzy Fish and Vintage Sound Collective. Details: 01344 303333. BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead. Bracknell Jazz: Sara Dowling and Nigel Price. The Greatest Hits of Motown. Details: 01344 484123. BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Couch, Market Place. Enchanted Market pre-party. Details: www.facebook.com/ theacousticcouch READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. Two Step presents: Catholic Action and special guests. Details: 0118 959 7196. READING – sub89, Friar Street RG1 1EP. John Coghlan’s Quo. Ic3 genres with Sasasas, Blackley and more. Details: 0118 989 5395. READING – Oakford Social Club, Blagrave Street RG1 1PZ. Dance Yourself Clean. Details: 0118 959 4267. READING – Global Cafe, RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. Dog Day Town and Steve Morano. Details: 0118 958 6692. SONNING – The Mill at Sonning RG4 6TY. Tim Valentine. Details: 0118 969 8000. WINDLESHAM – Club and Theatre, Kennel Lane GU20 6AA. Tony Barker and Keith Chilvers. Details: 01276 472210. WINNERSH – The Pheasant Inn, Reading Road RG41 5LR. Karaoke night. Details: 0118 978 4529. WOKINGHAM – Broad Street Tavern, Broad Street RG40 1AU. The Shelf Side. Details: 0118 978 0918. WOKINGHAM – The Molly Millar, Station Road RG40 2AD. 70s, 80s night with DJ Mally. Details: 0118 977 4548. WOKINGHAM – Red Lion, Market Place RG40 1AL. Ultimate Party Nights. Details: 0118 979 5790. WOKINGHAM – Spin Nightclub, Alexandra

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ASCOT – Jagz, Station Hill SL5 9EG. Memphis Stone. Details: 01344 878100. BRACKNELL – The Royal Oak, London Road RG12 2NN. The Originals. Details: 01344 422622. BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Couch, Market Place. Enchanted Market after party. Details: www.facebook.com/ theacousticcouch FRIMLEY GREEN – Frimley Green Working Mens Club, Sturt Road GU16 6HX. Conspiracy Theory. BRACKNELL – The Acoustic Details: 01252 835322. Couch, Market Place. READING – Grosvenor Jam on the Couch. Casino Reading, Rose Details: www.facebook. Kiln Lane RG2 0SN. Gary com/theacousticcouch Roman Legends Tribute. FLEET – Propaganda Music Details: 0118 402 7800. Canteen, Fleet Road READING – South Street. GU51 3BU. Acoustic Limehouse Lizzy Details: evening. Details: 01252 0118 960 6060. 620198. READING – The Purple READING – The Purple Turtle, Gun Street RG1 Turtle, Gun Street RG1 2JR. SoundJam and Effect 2JR. Nemmy, Borjad Luis FM special. and Guests. Details: 0118 READING – Oakford Social 959 7196. Club, Blagrave Street READING – Global Cafe, RG1 1PZ. Groove Lab. RISC, London Street RG1 Details: 0118 959 4267. 4PS. Folk at the Global. READING – The Jazz Café, Details: 0118 958 6692. Shooters Way, Madejski TWYFORD – The Golden Stadium RG2 OFL. Cross, Waltham Road Valentine’s Luv Affair. RG10 9EG. Open mic Details: 0118 968 1442. night. Details: 07946 READING – Global Cafe, 342551. RISC, London Street RG1 4PS. DJ Dom. Details: 0118 958 6692. SANDHURST – The Wellington Arms, ASCOT – Jagz, Station Hill Yorktown Road GU47 SL5 9EG. Platform Live: 9BN. 2plo. Details: 01252 acoustic night. Details: 872408. 01344 878100. WOKINGHAM – Victoria CROWTHORNE – The Arms, Easthampstead Prince, High Street RG45 Road RG40 2EH. Jason 7AZ. Dan Hendrix Experience. McHugh. Details: Details: 0118 978 3023. 01344 772241. WOKINGHAM – Hope and READING – Global Cafe, Anchor, Station Road RISC, London Street RG1 RG40 2AD. Gigabit. 4PS. Miranda and the Details: 0118 978 0918. Kool Notes. Details: 0118 WOKINGHAM – The 958 6692. Victoria Arms, SHINFIELD – Magpie and Easthampstead Road Parrot, Arborfield Road RG40 2EH. The Jason RG2 9EA. Patrick Moore Hendrix Experience. Band. Details: 0118 988 Details: 0118 978 3023. WOKINGHAM – The Molly 4130. 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: FRI FEB 3 TUESDAYS FRI FEB 10 0118 979 5790. WOKINGHAM – The A NIGHT OF Roebuck, Market MAXIMUM Place RG40 1AL. TEST YOUR WITS A HIGH ENERGY BRITISH Disco night. Details: IN OUR FUN QUIZ ROCK PARTY BAND POWER POP 0118 979 6486. YATELEY – The Dog and Partridge, The Green GU46 7LR. Rob & The Retros. Details: 01252 870648.

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What’son Friday, February 3 EMMBROOK – Emmbrook Sports & Social Club, The Club House, Lowther Road RG41 1JB. Wokingham Music Club presents Apple of My Eye and support. 7.45pm. Booking essential. Details: www. wokinghammusicclub. co.uk SWALLOWFIELD – Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Russell Players present Dick Whittington. 7.30pm. £9, under 16s £5. Details: 07555 073597. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Day book group. 10.30am-12.30pm. Cribbage and card games club. 10.30am-noon. Drop-in crochet group with Gaynor White. £4. 9.30am-11.30am. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Let’s Get Creative: card making with Helen Cook. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Saturday, February 4 BEECH HILL – Memorial Hall, Wood Lane. Burns Supper with dancing. £15. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 988 3255. CROWTHORNE – St John’s Church, Waterloo Road RG45 7NT. Come and Sing event with Thames Voyces: Brahms’ Requiem. 10am-5pm. £16. Details: www.

thamesvoyces.org.uk/ workshop.shtml LOWER EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Open Saturday in aid of MS Society. 11am-2pm. Stalls, lunches, table tennis, food and more. Details: 0118 931 3124. MAIDEN ERLEGH – Library, off Silverdale Road RG6 7HS. Storytime for ages five and under. 10.15am10.45am. Details: 0118 966 6630. SHINFIELD – St Mary’s Church, Church Lane RG2 9BY. Music at St Mary’s: Belle Canto. Noon-2pm. Free entry, retiring collection. Followed by lunch. SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Shinfield Players present The Farm: a Murder Mystery Supper. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 975 8880. SWALLOWFIELD – Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Russell Players present Dick Whittington. 2.30pm, 7.30pm. £9, under 16s £5. Details: 07555 073597. WOKINGHAM – Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Glorious. £12 7.45pm. Details: www. wokingham-theatre. org.uk. WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Church, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Quiz night. Details: 0118 979 2122. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Code Club for ages 7-12. 10.15am-11.45am. Dad and Baby Rhymetime for under 18 months. 10am-10.30am. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOODLEY – Shopping Precinct, Crockhamwell Road RG5 4JZ.

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Sunday, February 5 READING – Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver Street RG1 2ST. Dance Day: 14 dance classes, eight different dances. Refreshments and more. From 10am-6pm. Free. Details: www.risingsunartscentre.co.uk or 07765 599433. READING – Royal Berkshire Hospital Berkshire, London Road RG1 5AN. Berkshire medical heritage centre museum open. 2pm-4.30pm. Details: 0118 954 9371. SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Shinfield Players present The Farm: a Murder Mystery Supper. 7.30pm. Details: 0118 975 8880. WOKINGHAM – St Anne’s Manor, London Road RG40 1ST. Wedding fair. 11am-3.30pm. Details: www. prestigeweddingfairs. co.uk

Monday, February 6 ARBORFIELD – Village Hall. Arborfield Local History Society meeting: Talk by Berkshire Reocrds Office. 7.45pm. BRACKNELL – Bracknell Open Learning Centre, Rectory Lane RG12 7GR. Bracknell Camera Club meeting. Pictures From Inception to Birth. 7.30pm. Details: www. bracknell-camera-club. co.uk. SWALLOWFIELD – Village Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Swallowfield

Art Group meeting. 2pm4pm. Details: www.slhsoc. org.uk TWYFORD – Library, Polehampton Close RG10 9RP. Author book group. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Details: 0118 934 0800. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Knit, Stitch and Natter. 2pm-3pm. Details: 0118 978 1368.

Tuesday, February 7 ARBORFIELD – Village Hall. Over 60s Club: AGM and bring and buy. 2pm. EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: The Innocents (Les innocentes) (15). 7.45pm. £5 members, £8 nonmembers, £7 concessions. Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.co.uk. EMMER GREEN – St Barnabas Church Hall, St Barnabas Road RG4 8LN. Berkshire Tortoise Club: Hibernation problems and safety waking. 8pm. Details: berkshiretortoiseclub@ hotmail.com SPENCERS WOOD – Library, Basingstoke Road RG7 1AJ. Knit and Natter. 3pm-4pm. Details: 0118 988 4771. 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 Book Borrowers for ages 7-11. 50p. 4.15pm-5pm. Winnersh Readers. 6.45pm-7.45pm. Details:

0118 979 7519. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Rhymetime for babies. 10.30am11am. Rhymetimes for Toddlers. 11am-11.30am. Children’s origami club. 4pm-4.45pm. Storytime for ages 7 and under. 4pm-4.30pm. WI Stitch and Chatter. 2pm-3.30pm. UK Online – Help and support with computers and the internet for beginners. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Crafts and Laughs. 2pm4pm. Crochet Group. £4. noon-2pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Wednesday, February 8 EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: Electra, ITV 1962. 7pm. £5 members, £8 nonmembers, £7 concessions. Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.co.uk.

Thursday, February 9 ARBORFIELD – Village Hall. Arborfield Gardeners Association AGM, quiz and cheese and wine evening. 7.30pm. EARLEY – Palmer Building, University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 2AH. Reading Film Theatre presents: Indignation (15). 7.45pm. £5 members, £8 nonmembers, £7 concessions. Membership £20. Details: 0118 378 7151 or readingfilmtheatre.co.uk.

WINNERSH – Library, The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane RG41 5ND. Winnersh Book Group. 7pm-8pm. Details: 0118 979 7519. WOKINGHAM – The Cornerstone, Norreys Avenue RG40 1UE. Wokingham and East Berkshire Camera Club: Members’ AV show. 7.30pm. Details: www. webcc.org.uk. WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Teen book group for ages 11-18. 40p. 4.30pm5.30pm. The Good, The Bad and The Unlucky, a talk with Kathy Martin. £3. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Details: 0118 978 1368 WOODLEY – Waingels College, Waingels Road RG5 4RF. Prom Fair for Year 11. 7pm-9.30pm. Free entry. Details: waingels.wokingham. sch.uk

Friday, February 10 SWALLOWFIELD – Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Russell Players present Dick Whittington. 7.30pm. £9, under 16s £5. Details: 07555 073597. WOODLEY – Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. The Oddfellows social group meeting: gardening planning and planting. £4, members £2. Details: 0118 959 4075. WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Let’s Get Creative: card making with Helen Cook. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Saturday, February 11 BRACKNELL – Garth Hill College, Bull Lane RG42

2AD. The Enchanted Market 2017. 10am5pm. Details: www. theacousticcouch.co.uk EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Barn dance with The Scamping Rogues. 7pm. Bring a bottle of ale: most obscure wins a prize. £12, includes chilli and jacket potato supper. In aid of St Nicolas Centre. Raffle. Details: 0118 966 9080. LOWER EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Who Let The Dads Out? play session. 9.30am-11am. Details: 0118 931 3124. READING – Concert Hall, Blagrave Street RG1 1QH. Reading Bach Choir 50th annivsersary concert: JS Bach Mass in B Minor. 7.30pm. £25, students, over 60s £20, under 18s £5. Details: 0118 947 8097. READING – Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue RG1 8EQ. Croydon Cat Club and Southern Counties Cat Club show. £3, concessions £1.50. Noon4pm. Doors close 3pm. SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players Theatre, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Royal Berkshire Hospital variety show: Diamond Heart. 7.45pm. Details: 0118 975 8880. SWALLOWFIELD – Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. Russell Players present Dick Whittington. 2.30pm, 7.30pm. £9, under 16s £5. Details: 07555 073597. WOKINGHAM – Kings Place, 9 Station Road. #PrayerStop. Between 10.30 and noon. Details: www.kingschurch.org.uk/ prayerstop

WOKINGHAM – Library, Denmark Street RG40 2BB. Further Adventures in Coding for ages 7-12. 10.15am-11.45am. Teen Writing Group. 10.30am-noon. Poetry Writing Group. 10am-11.30am. Details: 0118 978 1368. WOKINGHAM – The Whitty Theatre, Luckley House School, Luckley Road RG40 3EU. A Night At The Theatre. 2.30pm. £7, £5, family tickets £20. Details: www.thewhittytheatre. org WOODLEY – Shopping Precinct, Crockhamwell Road RG5 4JZ. Woodley market.9am3pm. Details: www. woodleytowncentre.co.uk WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Storytime. 11am11.30am. Details: 0118 969 0304.

Sunday, February 12 BRACKNELL – Garth Hill College, Bull Lane RG42 2AD. The Enchanted Market 2017. 10am-5pm. Details: www. theacousticcouch.co.uk COX GREEN – Lillibrooke Manor, Ockwells Road SL5 3LP. Wedding fair. 11am-3pm. Details: www. berkshireweddingfairs. co.uk WOODLEY – Shopping Precinct, Crockhamwell Road RG5 4JZ. Car boot sale. 8am1pm. Details: www. woodleytowncentre.co.uk WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. French conversation club. 2pm-3pm. Details: 0118 969 0304.

At the theatre Basingstoke – Anvil www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 Ross Noble. Sat. Psychic Sally. Wed. Anne Niepold and Gregory Jolivet. Wed.Anton & Erin. Fri 10. Nathan Bell. Fri 10. Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra. Sat 11.

Basingstoke – The Haymarket www.anvilarts.org.uk 01256 844244 The Wizard of Oz. Thurs. Roy Orbison and The Traveling Wilburys. Fri. Chas & Dave. Sat. The Jungle Book. Sat 11.

Bracknell – South Hill Park www.southhillpark.org.uk 01344 484123 Macbeth. Until Sun. Raya Kostova: Conservatoire Concert Series. Fri. The Comedy Cellar. Fri. Sara Dowling and Nigel Price: Bracknell Jazz. Fri 10. The Comedy Cellar. Fri 10. The Greatest Hits of Motown. Fri 10. Jonathan Pie: Live. Sat 11.

West Forest Sinfonia. Sun 12. FILMS: NT Live: Amadeus. Thurs. Snowden. Fri, Sun. Arrival. Fri-Sun. After Love. Mon. The White Knights. Tues. ROH Ballet: Woolf Works. Wed. Ethel and Ernest. Thurs 9. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Fri 10-Sun 12.

Camberley – Theatre www.camberleytheatre.biz 01276 707600 NT Live Amadeus. Thurs. An Audience WIth Lesley Garrett. Fri. John Culshaw: The Great British Take Off. Fri. Jamie Raven. Sun. Don’t Go Into The Cellar presents Old Haunts. Thurs 9. Opera Boys. Fri 10. I Love You You’re Perfect, Now Change. Fri 10, Sat 11.

Guildford – Yvonne Arnaud www.yvonne-arnaud.co.uk 01483 440000 A Judgement in Stone. Until Sat. Il Trovatore (Encore Screening). Sun. An Audience with the Revd Richard Coles.

Tues. Fascinating Aida’s Dillie Keane. Fri 10-Sat 11.

Henley – Kenton www.kentontheatre.co.uk 01491 575698 BYP Presents: Our House. Until 4. Ralph McTell and Wizz Jones. Sat 11.

High Wycombe – Wycombe Swan www.wycombeswan.co.uk 01494 512000 NEXT SHOW: Monstersaurus. Sat 11.

Maidenhead – Norden Farm www.nordenfarm.org 01628 788997 NT Live: Amadeus. Thurs. William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged). Fri. Croft and Pearce are Not Themselves. Fri. Richard Lee and the Norden Farm Guitar Club. Sat. Her. Wed. Gary Delaney: There’s Something About Gary. Fri 10. The Vanishing Men. Fri 10. Michael Law’s Piccadilly

Dance Orchestra. Sat 11. Concertini: Big Band. Sun 12. FILM: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Thurs. Passengers. Sat. The Black Hen (12a). Wed, Thurs 9. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (12a). Sun 12.

Newbury – The Corn Exchange www.cornexchangenew.com 0845 5218 218 Jongleurs Comedy Club. Fri. The Bob Dylan Story. Sat. Mitch Benn. Sat. Bolshoi Encore: Swan Lake. Sun. Henning Wehn: Westphalia Is Not An Option. Wed. Beyond The Barricade. Fri 10. The Dark Room. Fri 10. Solid Gold 70s. Sat 11. ROH Encore: Woolf Works. Sun 12. FILMS: Manchester By The Sea (15). Thurs. Live By Night. Thurs. A Monster Calls (12a). Fri-Thurs 9. Jackie (15). Fri-Thurs 9.

Murder For Two. Until Feb 25.

Reading – South St www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Putting the Band Back Together. Thurs. Readipop presents Urban Orchestra + Vocal Networking. Fri. Spiritual Jazz with Saxophonist Johnty Wilks. Sat. The Book of Genesis. Sat. A House Repeated. Thurs 9. Lucy Porter: Consequences. Fri 10. Poets’ Café - Peter Robinson, hosted by Claire Dyer. Fri 10. Limehouse Lizzy. Sat 11.

Reading – Hexagon www.readingarts.com 0118 960 6060 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman. Sun. Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. Tues. Danny Baker: Cradle to the Stage. Fri 10.

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Reading Bach Choir: Bach Mass in B Minor. Sat 11.

Reading – Progress Theatre www.progresstheatre.co.uk 0118 384 2195 NEXT SHOW: Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Feb 20-25.

Shinfield – Players www.shinfieldplayers.org.uk 0118 975 8880 Murder Mystery Supper Evening: The Farm. Sat-Sun.

Sonning – The Mill www.millatsonning.com 0118 969 8000 Peter James’ Dead Simple. Until Mar 11. The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Sun. Comedy Night. Mon. The Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand Show. Sun 12. Knit and Natter. Tue.

Windsor – Theatre Royal www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk 01753 853888 Dreamboats and Petticoats.

Until Sat. Stars of the 60s. Sun. Kiss of Death. Tues-Sat 11.

Woking – New Victoria www.ambassadortickets.com 0844 871 7645 Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes. Until Sat. Not Dead Enough. Mon-Sat 11. Brendan Cole: All Night Long. Sun 12.

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

Wokingham – The Whitty Theatre www.luckleyhouseschool.org 0118 978 4175 Casson and Friends present Night at the Theatre. Sat 11.

Woodley – Theatre www.woodleytheatre.org 07939 210121 Dial M For Murder. Tues-Sat 11.

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10. an angle (7) (6) 7. Bucket (4) 7.At Small spade 12. Pig-like animal (5) 5. Foyer (4) 6. No longer alive (7) 10. American coin (4) 8. Acted 10. Well-liked (7) 11. Choose for 12. Praise highly (5) 6. Frighten badly 10. Person who Gloomy (4)(4) fraudulently 11. (anag.) (7) office (5) 13. Indian prince (5) 6.9.Tactile Scottish resort (4) 13. Cold vegetable 8. Declaration (9) entertains 11. Pariah (7) 7. Counterfoil (4)(9) 7. Untidy state (4) 13. Ben ----(5) 10.Deed Discretion (4)(5) 12. Jeans dish (5) 14. (3)fabric Wild African pig (7) Involve (9) 10. 13. (7) (7) 13. Marsupial (5) 8. Willingness to 13. Preliminary plan Shocking 8. Dishevelled Impasse 14. Front a(9) ship 13. Largeoffeline (5)(3) 13. Reimburse (5) (5) 15. Move stealthily 15. Undergo chemical believe (9) 11. High voice (7) 15. Able to be 14. Depict (7) 14. Twinge (4) 14. Indulgent (7) 15. One who eyes Confederate (4) 13. Fourfold (9) 15. change Worship (5) (3) (5) 14. Animal doctor 18. Counting frame 13. Affirming (9) (5)(6) bribed (5) 13. Support (7) lasciviously 15. Doctrine (5) 15. Touch lightly (5) 15. Full amount 14. Simple (4) 15. Hide, protect (5) 16. Command (5) 16. Uncertainty (5) 15. Tusk material 14. Irish Gaelic (4) 19. Prayer book (6)(5) 18. Lodging, 18. South American 14. Sum Interject (5,2) 16. Snag (5) 16. (5) 18. Parasitic insect (4) 15. Lively dance (5) 18. Aromatic plant (4) 19. Scottish resort (3) 19.Tenet Hostelry (3) (6) 16. Rub out (5) registering plain (6) 15. (5) 20. Judean princess, 15. Mythical Thorny shrub (5) 20. 20. 19.Glossy Light21. Seize (6)coat 18. Aromatic plant (4) One who denies Conifer (3) daughter of 19. European 19. Wonderful (7)(6)(4) 18. Unfortunately 21. South Pacific 16. Not at all (5) creature (6) heartedness (6) himself (7) Herodias (6)(7) country (6) 22. Russian monetary 21. Felt Severity island (6) 21. hat (7) (6) 19. Perfumed 19. Jeered 22. Ornamental tuft (6) 20. Roof beam (6) 20.unit Act(6) as 21. Filter (6) 21. Squalid area (4) 20. Slave to a habit (6) Courage (6) 22. Wrecker (6) 22. Astounded (6) 22. Unwell (6) 24. Relaxing 22. Rich cake (6) 23. Considers substitute (4,2) 21. Danger (6) 24. Mormon state 23. Thin (6)vessel 22. Large (4)(4)(6) 21. Dried bog fuel (4) 23. Detest (6) exercise (4) 23. Stomach Evergreen shrub (6) carefully (6) 21. Story (4) 23. Angelic being 23. Yellow fruit (6) 24. Feel affection 24. Erred (6) 25. Damage (4)(6) on 24. With hands 23. Explosive 22. Discontinue (4)(4) enzyme (6) 22.Garden Italian capital (4) 25. hut (4) Attempting (6) 24. Paris tower (6) 24. Nuptial (6) 24. Nearly (6) 25. Distort (4) 27. Chess piece (4) hips (6) 26. Resist boldly (4) 23.Slide Allow (6) 24. Flower part (6) 24. Steal small 23. Excessively (6) 26. sideways (4) Select (4) 27. Skilfully (4) 27. Chap (inf.) (4)(4) 27. Blemish (4) 26. River of Hades (4) 28. Children’s 27. Regimen (4) 24.Skating Wolfish (6) quantities (6) 27. Humming 27. floor 24. Remove clothes (6) 27. Colleague (4) (4) game (1-3) 25. Hairy (6) 28. Wheel covering 28. Musical ending 27. Droop (4) Wealthy (4) sound (4) 28. Tangle (4) Sicilian volcano (4) 25. Tallied (6) 28. 25. Melt More(4)miserly (6)(4)

NONAGRAM: Down –2 111 Bulls bears; 2Ardour; 3 Lit up;Lollipop; Rhodes; 5Ennui; William; Bypass; Ranee; 34 4Nose Trampoline; NONAGRAM: Down 3 Afghan; Tibia; Rhymes; 56Chancel; Down In order; Ruth; Flotow; Rattier; Rory; 4Hand-picked; Visor; Ems; 2Asked; Sporran; 45off; Reject; 5Len; Pasta; 6Gudgeon; Tbilisi; 78 NONAGRAM: Roughage; Cuddle; Dairyman; 544Datum; Wild; Papaws; Sam; 2and 323Believe; 4Pillar; 5Teetotal; Refiner; Heyday; Laser; 3Nested; 4 6666No trace; Down Echoic; 223 to tail; Sal; Venture; Down –––––––211 Limpid; 3Viand; 433 In-off; Gallant; 6Nil; 7Royal; Sleigh;7777 2Quadruplicate; Indiana; 33Gorse; Hyena; 4Get 5554 Newport; 66 Down 1212 Brogue; 22Plodder; Wyvern; Nathan; 4 15 Recoil; 6Cross; Cold storage; anew; fawn; flarty; aw; flpanto; ew; hawse; hewn; army; artery; arum; erratum; eyra; 6Steamboat; Scampi; Straight actor; 13 Jocular; Alison; 16 Treats; 17 cense; censer; censor; cere; ceresin; alee; allee; allow; aloe; alow; also; Tumble; 10 Seeing that; 12 Equal; 15 Modicum; 16 Shut up; 17 17 eelpout; elute; erupt; euro; lemur; aleph; ampere; ample; ampler; épée; alibi; anti; aril; bail; bairn; bait; balti; actin; action; alto; anti; antic; atonic; clime; coelom; come; income; lemon; apron; atop; pant; parr; parrot; 6 Kidnap; 7rose; Break word; 13 Fireman; 15 Animus; 16 Gaelic; abut; abutter; ATTRIBUTE; bait; Transcribed; 89Slow Bold as 13 November; 16 17 Gideon; dare; dart; date; dear; dearest; deer; Consistency; 8Each; Interpolate; 13 Jingoism; 16 Lingual; 17 Entrée; 19 Underrate; 12 Swimmer; 14 Saffron; 15 Archie; 17 Cuckoo; 10 14brass; Colliery; 15 Macaroon; 16 Sphere; Astute; 10 Mauritania; 12 Sum up; 15 Turmoil; 16 Pepper; Artichoke; 97 Purchased; 12 Mustang; 14 Hairnet; 15 Prefab; Spiked; 10 motion; 12 Yorks; 15 Itching; 16 Acting; 12 Cohabit; 14 Soldier; 15 Carafe; 16 Acacia; 18Special; Lisle; 19 Pleat. aegis; ageist; agister; airer; arise; arris; Standard 8 one’s Congregation; 14 Deep-sea; Plateau; 17 abet; Isle of Wight; 10 Par; 12 Egg; 14 Unseat; 15 Recipe; 16 Velvet; 17 lawn; news; NEWSFLASH; sawn; Strain; 19 Claim. mare; marque; MARQUETRY; marry; Briefs; 20 Truce; 23 Oar. cerise; cess; cesser; cession; cine; easel; else; hale; hall; hallow; halo; loupe; lour; lout; lump; lumper; ephemera; EPHEMERAL; hamper; bill; birl; blain; blin; blini; brail; brain; 17 Bearer; 19 Tacit. cant; canto; cation; clint; clot; lime; limen; limn; limo; loom; melic; 19 Titan; 21 Fuji. Rotor; 21 Chic. Taste; 19 Local; 21 Lay. Newark; 18 Iced; 1923 Stitch; parson; part; past; pastor; patron; Keenly; 20 Bambi; Hoe. bare; barite; bate; batt; batter; battier; Ideas; 19 Thong; 21 Rod. derate; desert; deter; drat; dray; Leaden; 20 Athos; 23 Elm. 22 Dill. Active; 19 Allot; 21 Relic. artier; astir; gait; gaiter; girt; gist; gîte; Notice. sewn; shaw; shawl; shew; slaw; slew; martyr; mater; mature; maturer; merry; coin; coiner; coir; cone; core; corn; heal; heel; hell; hello; hole; holla; lure; lute; moue; moult; mule; mure; harp; heap; help; helper; hemp; lamp; brill; BRILLIANT; ital; lain; lair; lari; liar; COALITION; coat; coati; coital; coition; melon; meno; mesic; meson; mesonic; pons; pont; porn; port; post; prat; battue; bear; beat; beau; beaut; beta; dree; drey; dyer; eared; eased; gratis; grist; grit; irate; raise; raiser; swan; swash; wale; wane; wash; weal; mure; murre; murrey; quarry; quart; corse; cosier; cosine; cossie; cress; hosel; howl; lase; lash; leal; lease; mute; oleum; outer; outré; permute; leap; leaper; leper; maple; pale; paler; libra; lilt; lint;milo; lira; nail; rail; rain; rani; colt; coolant; coot; into; iota; ital; italic; mien; mile; mince; mine; miso; proa; rapt; raptor; rasp; snap; soap; bier; biretta; bite; biter; bitter; brae; erased; eyed; rased; rated; read; REGISTRAR; resit; rise; riser; rite; sari; wean; wels; welsh; whale; when. quarte; quarter; query; rare; rate; leash; lose; sale; sallee; sallow; seal; crone; cross; crosse; encore; icon; PETROLEUM; plum; plume; poult; palm; palmer; pare; peal; pear; pearl; rial; rill; tabil tail; tian; tibia; tibial; till; licit; lint; location; loot; loti; lotion; moil; mole; moline; mono; monocle; span; spar; spat; sporran; sport; spot; brat; bruit; brut; brute; butt; butte; ready; rede; reed; reedy; rested; sard; sati; satire; serai; sierra; sire; sitar; site; ream; rear; rearm; retry; tamer; tare; seel; selah; sell; shale; shall; shallow; pour; pout; pouter; pule; pure; purée; necrosis; nice; nicer; niece; once; peel; peeler; peer; pelham; père; perm; trail; train; trial; tribal; trill. octal; ontic; onto; oolitic; otic; taco; mooli; moon; moose; noisome; nome; sated; seared; seated; sedate; seed; butter; rebut; tabi; tabu; tribe; tribute; sprat; stop; strap; strop; tarp; tarpon; stagier; stair; starrier; stir; stirrer; stria; tarry; tear; teary; term; terry; shawl; shell; shoal; slaw; slew; sloe; purl; repute; roué; roup; rout; route; plea; pram; ramp; rape; raphe; reap; oncer; oscine; recess; RECESSION; tail; talc; talon; tian; toco; toil;tram; tonal; omen; osmic; semi; SEMICOLON; seedy; stared; stayed; stead; steady; tuba; tube; tuber; turbit. TRANSPORT; trap. tarrier; tarsier; terai; tier; tiger; tire; tray; trey; true; truer; tyre; urate; urea; slow; sola; sole; swell; wale; wall; rule; rump; rumple; rupee; tolu; remap; repeal; repel. recon; rice; scene; scion; scone; tonic; tool; toon. simoleon; simoon; slim; slime; smile; steed; strayed; tardy; teased; teed; triage; trier; trig. yare; yurt. weal; weasel; well; wels; whale; toupee; tour; troupe; true;welsh; trump; tule; score; scorn; scree; screen; senecio; solemn; some; somoni. trad; year; trade; tread; treed; tyred; yard; wheel; whole; WHOLESALE. tump; tupelo. sice; since; sincere; sonic. YESTERDAY. QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK CROSSWORD: Across ––––12121Underdog; Digest; 447 66Astral; Script; Porker; 10 Hectic; 11 Kudos; 12 Overdraft; Letter; 10 Grit; 11 Dear; 12 13 Across Bush; Loo; 9 Cassette; 10 Rile; 12 Defer; Across Minute; 10 Cancan; 11 Naked; 12 Abnormal; 8Relent; Owl; 9Apparel; Bulletin; 10 Ogre; Egg Perturb; Blue; Roll; Example; Poop; 1212 Wool; Cartwheel; 99Slip; Random; 10 Flab; 11 Vast; 12 Teethe; Precipice; Except; 10 Icon; Runt; 12 Tinsel; 13 Scratch; Keel; 8888888Abbe; 10 Wisp; Lent; Across Flowering; 9Sump; Errant; Thai; 11 Nose; 12Probed; Tablet; 13 Across 46Mascot; Lomond; 10 Torero; 11 Naval; 12 –––121Policy; Fruitful; Ink; 999 Assassin; 10 Eddy; 12 Taper; Across–14 Senator; 7Same; Inch; Robotic; 10 Only; 12 Hump; Risked; Savage; 16 Hold; Trey; 19 Flap; Quad; 26 Abrade; Alerted; 16 Tyre; 17 Roof; 1817 20 Ewe; 21 Coma; 23 Past; 25 14 17 Leer; 1816 Receiver; 20 Criminal; 2422 Arms; 25 Timer; 26 on; 14 Beano; 17 Saxe; 18 Recorder; 20 Atlantic; Brae; 25 Latin; Loosen; 14 Nicest; Nark; 17Ail; Tart; 19 Mass; 2224 Step; 26 Bridal; 15Voice; Tench; 17 Potter; Kitten; 19 Leaked; Scribe; 22 Truth; 23 Imprint; 16 Mead; 17 Toga; Fez; 20 Log; 21 Slav; 23 Mete; Queuing; 16 Upas; 17 Talc; 18 Hem; 20 Dry; 21 Clog; 23 Brat; 25 15 Baton; Report; 18 Render; 19 Healer; 21 Hebrew; 22 Radar; 14 Acrid; 17 Shah; 18 Ranchero; 20 Dairyman; 24 Scab; 25 Error; Teeter; 14 Clothe; 16 Risk; 17 Toga; 19 Left; 22 Reel; 26 Iberia; 27 Frantic; 16 Rely; 17 Doze; 18 Hum; Guy; 21 Abet; 23 Wren; 25 15 Fleet; 17 Little; 18 Rocker; 19 Quince; 21 Farmer; 22 Kneel; 23 27 Unlike; 28 David; 29 Pundit; 30 Tureen; 31 32 Oyster. Amnesty; 26 Tariff; 29 Fuzz; 30 Sump; 31 Nantes; 32 Deadening. Yolky; 29 Foot; 30 31 Lee; 32Piffle; Free; 33Svelte; Teetotal. 26 29 Mini; 30 Parading; 31 Neo; 32 Wing; 33 Tabulate. 27 Hoping; 28 Lupin; 29 Custom; 30 31 Silver; 32 Jeered. Ruth; 26 26 Debt; 28 Intimate; Upgrade; 29 Hair; 30 Fuzz; 31 Tenancy. Lanyard; Copper; 29 Tied; 30 Toil; Tactic; 32 Challenge. Parable; Urgent; 29 Type; 30 Avon; 31 Linger; Debutante. 23 Glow; 26 Sewn; 28 Attract; 29 Over; 30 Yale; 31 Paradox. 26 Shore; Habit; 29 Beeb; 30 Airiness; 31 Low; 32 Stye; 33 Nowadays. Onrush; 28 Llama; 29 Icicle; 30 Ebbing; 31 Guyana; 32 Merely. Rarebit; 26 Tragic; 29 Cows; 30 Gift; 31 Unload; 32 Lawlessly. Eyes; 26 28 Hammock; 29 Ogre; 30 Isle; 31 Dullard. Down 121Stay; Deport; Garish; Shekel; 55 Caesar; In-tray; Ticker; Verily; 3 Retire; 4Repeat; Flap; Terrify; Down Noah; 4Meteor; Dither; Borzoi; 76 Bout; 3323Oblige; 434 554Long; Slower; Marine; 11 Down–––––212 Also; Peep; Reader; Unpack; Brew; 6Scam; Alto; 10 Down Morale; 223Easter; Nelson; 33Faster; Tanner; 5Glee; Racket; 777Mess; Length; Aflame; Tabard; 44Rudder; Havant; 55 Erst; Lateral; Edit; Census; Parent; 5Stadia; Cent; 66 77Oban; Kepi; 3 Torpor; 56656Extinct; Hall; 10 Rasp; Isaiah; Line; 766Solace; Mid-air; 11 Down 1Recoup; Palate; 2Slap; Lumber; 3Rancid; Cannes; 566 Sketch; Apollo; Cresta; 7888 Down 2 Lahore; Whinny; Nest; Greater; 7Stub; Pail;11 Down – 1 Clan; 2 Spry; 3 Nibble; 4 Tether; 5 Rich; 10 9Popular; Rudd; 10 Host; 13 Koala; 15 Venal; 18 19 France; 20 Credulity; 13 Attesting; 14 Erse; 15 Dogma; 18 Alas; 19 Scoffed; Elect; 12 Denim; 13 Repay; 14 Vet; 15 Ivory; 16 Erase; Fir; 21 Usual; 12 Exalt; 13 Nevis; 14 Bow; 15 Adore; Order; 19 Inn; 21 11 Outcast; 13 Outline; 14 Lenient; 15 Tenet; 16 Hitch; 20 9 Tank; 10 Cent; 13 Salad; 15 Creep; 18 Pampas; Abacus; 19 Missal; 20 Embezzled; 13 Implicate; 14 Pang; 15 Total; 18 Flea; Ascetic; 22 Stalemate; 13 Quadruple; 14 Easy; Galop; 18 Herb; 19 Scented; Warthog; Soprano; 13 Endorse; 14 Throw in; 15 Brier; 16 Never; Aside; Tapir; 13 Rajah; 14 Act; 15 React; 16 Doubt; Ayr; 21 Trowel; 912 Dark; 10 Tact; 13 Tiger; 15 Ogler; 18 Filing; 19 Levity; 20 Statement; 13 Frightful; 14 Ally; 15 Cover; 18 Herb; 19 Magical; 22 Oblique; 11 Lattice; 13 Unkempt; 14 Portray; 15 Flick; 16 Total; 20 Addict; 21 Peat; 2223 Quit; 23 Unduly; 24 Divest; 25Buzz. Meaner. Amazed; 23 Pepsin; 24 Stamen; 27 Rink; 28 Fuse. Rigour; Mettle; Loathe; 24 Akimbo; 27 Diet; 28 Etna. Tahiti; 22 Ailing; 23 Cherub; 24 Bridal; 27 Spot; 28 Knot. Dragon; Strain; 24 Utah; 25 Hurt; 26 Defy; 27 Vandal; 23 Myrtle; 24 Trying; 27 Pick; 28 Rich. Salome; 21 Slum; 22 Ship; 23 Tonite; 24 Pilfer; Agreed. 22 Gateau; 23 Banana; 24 Almost; 27 Gent; 28 Tyre. 20 Rafter; 21 Hazard; 24 Love; 25 Warp; 26 Styx; 27 Wilt. Arrest; 22 Rouble; 23 Narrow; 24 Sinned; 27 Pawn; 28 I-spy. Fill in; 21 Tale; 22 Rome; 23 Enable; 24 Lupine; 25 Shaggy. Tassel; 23 Weighs; 24 Eiffel; 27 Ably; 28 Coda. Enamel; 21 Fedora; 24 Yoga; 25 Shed; 26 Skid; 27 Ally. CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CRYPTICCROSSWORD: CROSSWORD: Across 1 Bungler; 8 Haircut; 9 Lesotho; 10 Dilemma; 11 Steeple; – Berating; 5 Scot; 8 Pinnacle; 9 Palm; 11 Steeple; 13 Across – 1 Quarter; 8 Haulier; 9 Audibly; 10 Magenta; 11 Roulade; Across Microfilmed; 10 Orlando; 11 Nude; 12 Prerogative; 9 Outer; 10 Treason; 11 Suit; 12 Of course; – 1 Eavesdrop; 6 Tis; 8 Seat justice; Under; 10 – 1 Crackdown; 8 Tabu; 9 Quadrille; 11 Damask; 12 Wholly; – Starboard; 6 Ria; 8 Make light of it; 9 Padre; 10 Hula-hula; 5 Anna; Yes and no; 9 At it; 11 Apropos; 13 Across – Edginess; 5 Ives; 8 Hard sell; 9 Anti; 11 Ineptly; 13 Across 1111 Clapping; 6arms; Cost; Ambo; 9of Onlooker; 10 Bird of With open 98Roost; Oddfellow; 10 Yea; Granada; 12 Across – 2 Win; 5 Tricky; 79 Arisen; 9 Golden hello; 10 Person; 11 12 Snaking; 14 Draw out; 18 Ricotta; 20 Epicure; 21 Adamant; 22 Excel; 14 Implausible; 18 Had on; 19 Lighter; 21 Tact; 22 Hothouse; 12 Scorpio; 14 Leaning; 18 Actress; 20 Chinese; 21 Locarno; 22 Modified; 14 Carrot; 15 Hoists; 18 In the air; 20 Sear; 22 Entebbe; 14 Sortie; 15 Wallop; 18 Enraging; 20 Anil; 22 Cattier; 23 Haunt; 24 Cranium; 11 Dosing; 13 Eskimo; 16Howled; Roister; 18 Filet; 20 13 Machismo; 16 Sentinel; 20 Lethal; 21 23 Digestion; 24 Almanac; 11 Rammed; 13 Thurso; 16 Hastier; 18 &Isis; 20 In the space Avast; 14 Stock market; 18 Eerie; 19 Potable; 21 Poop; 22 Louse; 14 Bittersweet; 18 Cacti; 19 Storage; 21Passable; Perished; passage; 11 Eric; 13 Toss; 17 Call police; 20 21up; Inca; Oiled; 13 Elands; 15 Stupor; 18the Apace; 20 Corsair; 22 Ill; 23 Noodle; 13 Rumour; 16 Vowing; 18 Searchlight; 19 Take 20 Riot act; 23 Seminar. 24 Pump; 25 Trotters. Tsunami; 23 Catered. 23 Units; 24 On principle. Trumpet call. Atmospherical; 22 Ear; 23 Eternally. Rare; 2521 Plaything. of an hour; 22 Dug; 23 Veracity. Chinaman; 24 Roll; 25 24 Go-go; 25 Amundsen. 22 Sere; 23 Tutorial. Stillness; 24 Not have aSabotaged. clue. Entice; Eft.

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(1) Across Jived; Pence; Needs. (1) Across –– Gates; Abhor; Aging; Muted. Valid; Ninny; Sworn. Latin; Hulls. Leash; Drawl; Neeps. Gnarl; Idiot; Exile. Upend; Abate; Meets. (1) Across Packs; Gismo; Nasal. (1) Across Ethic;Agave; Rinse; Ethos. Ounce; Stout. (1) Night; Oasis. Spurt; Frame; Reeve. (1) Across Across––––Tramp; Month; Spews; Rusty. Down Japan; Venue; Diets. Down –– Alarm; Hoist; Rigid. Venus; Lingo; Doyen. Loach; Trail; Neeps. Laden; Apace; Holds. Grime; Alibi; Latte. Unarm; Evade; Duels. Down Pagan; Costs; Spool. Down Eerie; Chews. Gross; Tango; Spent. Down Aegis; Putts. Safer; Usage; There. Down––––Tango; Miser;Hunch; Needs; Hussy. (2) Across Cacti; Looms; Oldie. (2) Across ––Earth; Lakes; Pearl; Ewers. Feint; Under; Dregs. Hyper; Virus; Stein. Gamut; Focus; Shove. Budge; Knave; Rules. Taken; Ended; Riser. (2) Across Chart; Acorn; Grass. Miaow; Prawn; Emend. (2) Across Amaze; Hoofs; Range. (2) Yokel; Torte. Ulcer; Chops; Totty. (2) Across Across–––––Cello; Cable; Aitch; Yokes. Down Chord; Issue. Down – Maple; Lapse; Knave; Sulks. Fluid; Indie; Terms. Hives; Purge; Rosin. Gifts; Taste. Baker; Drawl; Evens. Their; Kudos; Nadir. Down Clang; Aroma; Tents. Agave; Waned. Down Abhor; Adorn; Ensue. Down Raker; Halve. Uncut; Croft; Risky. Down––––Egypt; Crazy;Macho; Batik; Ethos.

FIVE ALIVE: QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 Inspector John Philip 2James Taggart; 3Year West Ham United; Eddie Murphy; Canterbury; 67Sisters; Hawaii; Spiel; 8Rose; Strawberry; FIVE ALIVE: QUIZ Venezuela; 2Sousa; George; 3Absolute Ontario; 4343Coil; It’s A44Grim Long Way To Philistine; 7Don’t Mike 8 Midnight Stop CHALLENGE: Norma 2222The Samaritan; Anchor; 4 Ford; Punctuation; 56 Kieran Prendiville; 6The Accidental Tourist; FIVE ALIVE: FIVE ALIVE: Anne of Cleves; Daihatsu; Mars; 5Farm; Huq; Colombian; London QUIZ CHALLENGE: Clouseau; Columbia 443Reaper; Little Women; 5576Alderney; 6Bennett; Colombia; 77David Astronomer Royal; The FIVE The 9/11 monument at Ground Zero; 23345Year 2000; Yellow; 45Tipperary; 566Holmes; On Eilleen’ Dexy’s Cold Comfort Farm; Beginners; 3Callaghan; Thomas Telford; Bankside; 5Tony 6The Dr7Lloyd; HH Crippen; 78or Surrey; QUIZ Sir Noël Coward; Dyson; James 455Konnie Kent Road; 5‘Come Scissor 6Todd; Mellor; 78cease; Barbados; QUIZ CHALLENGE: Weakest Link; David Hockney; Lewisham; Brain; Edwin; The Lizard; We Talk Anymore; Chief Tokyo; 2Major; Follicle; 32Milton The Seven Itch; 4Windmill; The Cumbria; The Mary When QUIZ CHALLENGE: Hardy; Tesco; 3Keynes; Turkey; Michael Barry Goldwater; 6Lambda; Four and 7Runners; Samuel FIVEALIVE: ALIVE: QUIZ CHALLENGE:1111 1Thomas The Beach; Oriel; 323Good Morocco; 4River; Cadillac; 5Dickinson; Tom 6Old Palliasse; Stogie (I7smoke old stogies I Funeral; have found); 88The QUIZ Richmond; 22 Musk; Ronald Reagan; Leatherslade 54Boston; Sherlock 6Weddings John 7 aMillennium Laila Morse; 979Secretary Goliath; 10 Cecil Rhodes. British 10 Monterey Roy Kinnear; 98Their The Canterbury 10 Alec Stewart. Footbridge (the ‘Wobbly Bridge’); Ron Weasley; 9 Tales; Hairspray; 10 Venice. Casual Vacancy; 9Treasury; Nerys Hughes; 10 Bray. 6 Rugby union; 7Skinner; Olivia; 9Ghana. Sibelius Peacock; Haagen-Dazs. 8Saturday Atkinson; 9Association; A Boy; League Own; 10 Yemen. Burl Ives; 9Jack; The 10 HMS Hood. to the 9Stirling; Theof Only Way Is Essex; 10Green. Ready Steady Cook. Comes; 98Blue Gary 10 Pecorino. Beckett; 89Humanist Baton Rouge; 98Kemp; (Alighieri); 10 Hughie Marine; Frank 10 Pajama Game. 8Rowan Victoria Coren Mitchell; 9Dante Japan; 10Ashley Christchurch.

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Active; 19 Allot; 21 Relic. artier; astir; gait; gaiter; girt; gist; gîte; Notice. sewn; shaw; shawl; shew; slaw; slew; martyr; mater; mature; maturer; merry; coin; coiner; coir; cone; core; corn; heal; heel; hell; hello; hole; holla; lure; lute; moue; moult; mule; mure; harp; heap; help; helper; hemp; lamp; brill; ital; lain; lair; lari; liar; COALITION; coat; coati; coital; coition; melon; meno; mesic; meson; mesonic; pons; pont; porn; port; post; prat; lure;BRILLIANT; lute; moue; moult; mule; mure; battue; bear; beat; beau; beaut; beta; dree; drey; dyer; eared; eased; gratis; grist; grit; irate; raise; raiser; swan; swash; wale; wane; wash; weal; mure; murre; murrey; quarry; quart; corse; cosier; cosine; cossie; cress; hosel; howl; lase; lash; leal; lease; mute; oleum; outer; outré; permute; leap; leaper; leper; maple; pale; paler; libra; lilt; lint;milo; lira; nail; rail; rain; rani; colt; coolant; coot; into; iota; ital; italic; mien; mile; mince; mine; miso; proa; rapt; raptor; rasp; snap; soap; bier; biretta; bite; biter; bitter; brae; mute; oleum; outer; outré; permute; erased; eyed; rased; rated; read; REGISTRAR; resit; rise; riser; rite; sari; wean; wels; welsh; whale; when. quarte; quarter; query; rare; rate; leash; lose; sale; sallee; sallow; seal; crone; cross; crosse; encore; icon; PETROLEUM; plum; plume; poult; palm; palmer; pare; peal; pear; pearl; rial; rill; tabil tail; tian; tibia; tibial; till; licit; lint; location; loot; loti; lotion; moil; mole; moline; mono; monocle; span; spar; spat; sporran; sport; spot; brat; bruit; brut; brute; butt; butte; ready; rede; reed; reedy; rested; sard; PETROLEUM; plum; plume; poult; sati; satire; serai; sierra; sire; sitar; site; ream; rear; rearm; retry; tamer; tare; seel; selah; sell; shale; shall; shallow; pour; pout; pouter; pule; pure; purée; necrosis; nice; nicer; niece; once; peel; peeler; peer; pelham; père; perm; trail; trial; tribal; trill. octal; ontic; onto; oolitic; otic; taco; mooli; moon; moose; noisome; nome; sated; seared; seated; sedate; seed; butter; rebut; tabi; tabu; tribe; tribute; sprat; stop; strap; strop; tarp; tarpon; pour;train; pout; pouter; pule; pure; purée; stagier; stair; starrier; stir; stirrer; stria; tarry; tear; teary; term; terry; shawl; shell; shoal; slaw; slew; sloe; purl; repute; roué; roup; rout; route; plea; pram; ramp; rape; raphe; reap; oncer; oscine; recess; RECESSION; tail; talon; tian; toco; toil;tram; tonal; omen; osmic; semi; SEMICOLON; seedy; stared; stayed; stead; steady; tuba; tube; tuber; turbit. TRANSPORT; trap. purl;talc; repute; roué; roup; rout; route; tarrier; tarsier; terai; tier; tiger; tire; tray; trey; true; truer; tyre; urate; urea; slow; sola; sole; swell; wale; wall; rule; rump; rumple; rupee; tolu; remap; repeal; repel. recon; rice; scene; scion; scone; tonic; tool; toon. simoleon; simoon; slim; slime; smile; steed; strayed; tardy; teased; teed; rule; rump; rumple; rupee; tolu; triage; trier; trig. yare; year; yurt. weal; weasel; well; wels; welsh; whale; toupee; tour; troupe; true; trump; tule; score; scorn; scree; screen; senecio; solemn; some; somoni. trad; trade; tread; treed; tyred; yard; toupee; tour; troupe; true; trump; tule; wheel; whole; WHOLESALE. tump; tupelo. sice; sincere; sonic. YESTERDAY. tump;since; tupelo. QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK CROSSWORD: QUICK CROSSWORD: Across ––––12121Underdog; Digest; 447 66Astral; Script; Porker; 10 Hectic; 11 Kudos; 12 Overdraft; Letter; Grit; 11 Dear; 12 Probed; 13 Across Bush; Loo; 9 Cassette; 10 Rile; 12 Defer; Across Minute; 10 Cancan; 11 Naked; 12 Abnormal; 8Relent; Owl; 9Apparel; Bulletin; 10 Ogre; Egg Perturb; Blue; Roll; Example; Poop; 1212 Wool; Cartwheel; 996 Random; 10 Flab; 11 Vast; 12 Teethe; Precipice; Except; 10 Icon; Runt; 12 Tinsel; 13 Scratch; Keel; 8888888Abbe; 10 Wisp; Lent; Across Flowering; 9Sump; Errant; Thai; 11 Nose; 12 Tablet; 13 Across 46Mascot; Lomond; 10 Torero; 11 Naval; 12 Fruitful; Ink; 999 Assassin; 10 Eddy; 12 Taper; Across–––––121Policy; Abnormal; Sump; 810 Owl; 9 Bulletin; 10 Ogre; 12 Egg Across Senator; 7Same; Slip; Inch; Robotic; 10 Only; 12 Hump; Risked; 14 Savage; 16 Hold; Trey; 19 Flap; Quad; 26 Abrade; Alerted; 16 Tyre; 17 Roof; 1817 20 Ewe; 21 Coma; 23 Past; 25 14 17 Leer; 1816 Receiver; 20 Criminal; 2422 Arms; 25 Timer; 26 on; 14 Beano; 17 Saxe; 18 Recorder; 20 Atlantic; Brae; 25 Latin; Loosen; 14 Nicest; Nark; 17Ail; Tart; 19 Mass; 2224 Step; 26 Bridal; 15Voice; Tench; 17 Potter; Kitten; 19 Leaked; Scribe; 22 Truth; 23 Imprint; 16 Mead; 17 Toga; Fez; 20 Log; 21 Slav; 23 Mete; Queuing; 16 Upas; 17 Talc; 18 Hem; 20 Dry; 21 Clog; 23 Brat; 25 15 Baton; Report; 18 Render; 19 Healer; 21 Hebrew; 22 Radar; 14 Acrid; 17 Shah; 18 Ranchero; 20 Dairyman; 24 Scab; 25 Error; Teeter; 14 Clothe; 16 Risk; 17 Toga; 19 Left; 22 Reel; 26 Iberia; 27 Frantic; 16 Rely; 17 Doze; 18 Hum; Guy; 21 Abet; 23 Wren; 25 on; 14 Beano; 17 Saxe; 18 Recorder; 20 Atlantic; 24 Brae; 25 Latin; 15 Fleet; 17 Little; 18 Rocker; 19 Quince; 21 Farmer; 22 Kneel; 23 27 Unlike; 28 David; 29 Pundit; 30 Tureen; 31 32 Oyster. Amnesty; 26 Tariff; 29 Fuzz; 30 Sump; 31 Nantes; 32 Deadening. Yolky; 29 Foot; 30 31 Lee; 32Piffle; Free; 33Svelte; Teetotal. 26 Shore; 29 Mini; 30 Parading; 31 Neo; 32 Wing; 33 Tabulate. 27 Hoping; 28 Lupin; 29 Custom; 30 31 Silver; 32 Jeered. Ruth; 26 26 Debt; 28 Intimate; Upgrade; 29 Hair; 30 Fuzz; 31 Tenancy. Lanyard; Copper; 29 Tied; 30 Toil; Tactic; 32 Challenge. Parable; Urgent; 29 Type; 30 Avon; 31 Linger; Debutante. 23 Glow; 26 Sewn; 28 Attract; 29 Over; 30 Yale; 31 Paradox. 26 Habit; 29 Beeb; Airiness; 31 Low; 32 Stye; 33 Nowadays. Onrush; 28 Llama; 29 Icicle; 30 Ebbing; 31 Guyana; 32 Merely. Rarebit; 26 Tragic; 29 Cows; 30 Gift; 31 Unload; 32 Lawlessly. 26 Shore; 29 Mini; 30 Parading; 31 Neo; 32 Wing; 33 Tabulate. Eyes; 26 28 Hammock; 29 Ogre; 30 Isle; 31 Dullard. Down – 121Stay; Deport; Garish; Shekel; 55 Caesar; In-tray; Ticker; Verily; 3 Retire; 4Repeat; Flap; 6 Terrify; Down Noah; 4Meteor; Dither; Borzoi; 76 Bout; 333 434 5545Long; Slower; Marine; 11 Down Also; 23Oblige; Peep; Reader; Unpack; Brew; 6Scam; Alto; 10 Down Morale; 223Easter; Nelson; 33Meteor; Tanner; 5Glee; Racket; 777Mess; Length; Aflame; Tabard; 44Rudder; Havant; 55 Erst; Lateral; Edit; Census; Parent; 5Stadia; Cent; 6Slower; 77 888 Kepi; 3 Torpor; 56656Extinct; Hall; Oban; 10 Rasp; Isaiah; Faster; Line; 767 Mid-air; 11 Down 12Recoup; Palate; 2Slap; Lumber; 3Rancid; Cannes; 5666Sketch; Apollo; Cresta; 7 Down Lahore; Whinny; Nest; Greater; 7Stub; Pail;11 Down–––––2122 Bout; Oblige; Long; Marine; 11 Down – 1 Clan; 2 Spry; 3 Nibble; 4 Tether; 5 Rich; 6Solace; 10 9Popular; Rudd; 10 Host; 13 Koala; 15 Venal; 18 19 France; 20 Credulity; 13 Attesting; 14 Erse; 15 Dogma; 18 Alas; 19 Scoffed; Elect; 12 Denim; 13 Repay; 14 Vet; 15 Ivory; 16 Erase; Fir; 21 Usual; 12 Exalt; 13 Nevis; 14 Bow; 15 Adore; Order; 19 Inn; 21 11 Outcast; 13 Outline; 14 Lenient; 15 Tenet; 16 Hitch; 20 9 Tank; 10 Cent; 13 Salad; 15 Creep; 18 Pampas; Abacus; 19 Missal; 20 Embezzled; 13 Implicate; 14 Pang; 15 Total; 18 Flea; Ascetic; 22 Stalemate; 13 Quadruple; 14 Easy; Galop; 18 Herb; 19 Scented; Warthog; Soprano; 13 Endorse; 14 Throw in; 15 Brier; 16 Never; Aside; Tapir; 13 Rajah; 14 Act; 15 React; 16 Doubt; Ayr; 21 Trowel; 912 Dark; 10 Tact; 13 Tiger; 15 Ogler; 18 Filing; 19 Levity; Statement; 13 Frightful; 14 Ally; 15 Cover; 18 Herb; 19 Magical; 22 Usual; 12 Exalt; 13 Nevis; 14 Bow; 15 Adore; 16 Order; 19 Inn;20 21 Oblique; 11 Lattice; 13 Unkempt; 14 Portray; 15 Flick; 16 Total; 20 Addict; 21 Peat; 2223 Quit; 23 Unduly; 24 Divest; 25Buzz. Meaner. Amazed; 23 Pepsin; 24 Stamen; 27 Rink; 28 Fuse. Rigour; 22 Mettle; Loathe; 24 Akimbo; 27 Diet; 28 Etna. Tahiti; 22 Ailing; 23 Cherub; 24 Bridal; 27 Spot; 28 Knot. Dragon; Strain; 24 Utah; 25 Hurt; 26 Defy; 27 Vandal; 23 Myrtle; 24 Trying; 27 Pick; 28 Rich. Salome; 21 Slum; 22 Ship; 23 Tonite; 24 Pilfer; Agreed. 22 Gateau; 23 Banana; 24 Almost; 27 Gent; 28 Tyre. 20 Rafter; 21 Hazard; 24 Love; 25 Warp; 26 Styx; 27 Wilt. Arrest; Rouble; 23 Narrow; 24 Sinned; 27 Pawn; 28 I-spy. Fill in; 21 Tale; 22 Rome; 23 Enable; 24 Lupine; 25 Shaggy. Tassel; 23 Weighs; 24 Eiffel; 27 Ably; 28 Coda. Tahiti; 22 Ailing; 23 Cherub; 24 Bridal; 27 Spot; 28 Knot. Enamel; 21 Fedora; 24 Yoga; 25 Shed; 26 Skid; 27 Ally. CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: CRYPTICCROSSWORD: CROSSWORD: CRYPTIC CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: Across 1 Bungler; 8 Haircut; 9 Lesotho; 10 Dilemma; 11 Steeple; – Berating; 5 Scot; 8 Pinnacle; 9 Palm; 11 Steeple; 13 Across – 1 Quarter; 8 Haulier; 9 Audibly; 10 Magenta; 11 Roulade; Across Microfilmed; 10 Orlando; 11 Nude; 12 Prerogative; 9 Outer; 10 Treason; 11 Suit; 12 Of course; – 1 Eavesdrop; 6 Tis; 8 Seat justice; Under; 10 – 1 Crackdown; 8 Tabu; 9 Quadrille; 11 Damask; 12 Wholly; – Starboard; 6 Ria; 8 Make light of it; 9 Padre; 10 Hula-hula; 5 Anna; Yes and no; 9 At it; 11 Apropos; 13 Across – Edginess; 5 Ives; 8 Hard sell; 9 Anti; 11 Ineptly; 13 Across Prerogative; 9 Outer; 10 Treason; 11 Suit; 12 Of course; Across 11111 Clapping; 6arms; Cost; Ambo; 9of Onlooker; 10 Bird of With open 98Roost; Oddfellow; 10 Yea; Granada; 12 Across – 2 Win; 5 Tricky; 79 Arisen; 9 Golden hello; 10 Person; 11 12 Snaking; 14 Draw out; 18 Ricotta; 20 Epicure; 21 Adamant; 22 Excel; 14 Implausible; 18 Had on; 19 Lighter; 21 Tact; 22 Hothouse; 12 Scorpio; 14 Leaning; 18 Actress; 20 Chinese; 21 Locarno; 22 Modified; 14 Carrot; 15 Hoists; 18 In the air; 20 Sear; 22 Entebbe; 14 Sortie; 15 Wallop; 18 Enraging; 20 Anil; 22 Cattier; 23 Haunt; 24 Cranium; 11 Dosing; 13 Eskimo; 16Howled; Roister; 18 Filet; 20 13 16 Sentinel; 20 Lethal; 21 23 Digestion; 24 Almanac; 11 Rammed; 13 Thurso; 16 Hastier; 18 &Isis; 20 In the space Avast; 14 Stock market; 18 Eerie; 19 Potable; 21 Poop; 22 Louse; 14 Bittersweet; 18 Cacti; 19 Storage; 21 Perished; 14Machismo; Sortie; 15 Wallop; 18 Enraging; 20 Anil; 22 Cattier; 23 Haunt; 24 passage; 11 Eric; 13 Toss; 17 Call police; 20 Passable; 21up; Inca; Oiled; 13 Elands; 15 Stupor; 18the Apace; 20 Corsair; 22 Ill; 23 Noodle; 13 Rumour; 16 Vowing; 18 Searchlight; 19 Take 20 Riot act; 23 Seminar. 24 Pump; 25 Trotters. Tsunami; 23 Catered. 23 Units; 24 On principle. Trumpet call. Atmospherical; 22 Ear; 23 Eternally. Rare; 2521 Plaything. of an hour; 22 Dug; 23 Veracity. Chinaman; 24 Roll; 25 24 Go-go; 25 Amundsen. Trumpet call. 22 Sere; 23 Tutorial. Stillness; 24 Not have aSabotaged. clue. Entice; Eft.

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Rockets knock spots off Leopards Reading Rockets 89 Essex Leopards 74

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Kings end winning streak THE WINNING streak is over for Thames Valley Kings. The wheelchair basketball side came into their game against Buckinghamshire side the Aces in great form but ended up on the wrong side of a 23-42 score at the Stoke Mandeville stadium. Aces got off to a good start in the

feisty encounter, taking a 13-7 lead into the second period. But Kings battled back to reduce the deficit to just two points by the half-time break. Vickie Simmonds, Chris Nash and Reece Barker all netted for Kings in the third but a brilliant final stanza from Aces saw them race away to win by 19 points.

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CHRIS HOOPER again stole the show with a 40-point haul as Reading Rockets extended their winning run to 10 matches with victory over Essex at Rivermead. Rockets’ steady ascent up the table sees them now sitting third with an 11-3 record, four points behind leaders Team Northumbria with two games in hand. After a tight first interval ended with the hosts 21-19 ahead, Reading stormed clear to eventually win by 15 points with Craig Ponder (17pts) and Danny Carter (16pts) supporting Hooper’s dominant display. “Sunday’s win over Essex was an important one for us,” said head coach Manuel Pena Garces. “I think Essex are a really dangerous team and without Mike Martin it was difficult to know how they were going to play but credit to the team, despite an early deficit, they worked really hard together to get another important win. “Chris Hooper’s performance was outstanding but all of the players are doing what we need them to do at the moment and I think that has been key to the run we are on. “It is really important that in this time there is no complacency but plenty of humility and we keep working hard to get better every time we step onto the floor.” Despite Ponder being ill all week and both Hooper and Carter suffering from a back problem, they all battled through to join the five talented youngsters in the matchday squad. Leopards got off to a good start with a treble off their first possession to let Reading know they were in a game.

Chris Hooper stole the show as Reading Rockets beat Essex Leopards to see them head to third in the table with two games in hand

Juan Valerio replied in kind before four quick Hooper points and an Ali Sbai score saw the game tied up at 11-11. By half-time, Rockets were 42-35 ahead after a brilliant 21-9 run saw them pull away from being level at 26-26. A tight third period win extended the advantage as Hooper continued to dominate the boards at both ends, culminating in a season high 40 personal points and 23 rebounds. Taking a 65-55 lead into the final quarter, Rockets comfortably saw out the win by 15 points. And the odds are certainly stacked in Reading’s favour to make it 11 victories on the spin when rock-bottom Westminster Warriors (0-14) come to

town on Saturday (6pm). But Pena Garces is refusing to take anything for granted. “This weekend’s game against Westminster is a tricky one I think,” said the Spanish play-caller. “In previous seasons we have always found them difficult to overcome. “A team is always the most dangerous when they are really fighting against the odds so it’s crucial to respect and prepare as we do every game and work hard to get what we feel should be another win.” Rockets will once again be without shooting guard Joel Keeble, who requires surgery on a fractured wrist which is set to rule him out for another three weeks.

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Sonning 1s maintain unbeaten run

A new karate club, for all abilities, has opened in Crowthorne

CROWTHORNE has opened its doors to the Disabled Karate Federation. The award-winning charitable organisation provides an opportunity of martial arts for people who are disabled, disadvantaged or living with poverty. Voted Kick Start 100 Project of the Year in 2015 and also seeing one of the coaches receive an award from The Princess Royal as Coach of the Year, the programme has a proven track record of boosting inclusion in a society. And the latest centre is in Crowthorne with anyone regardless

of age or disability invited to participate with the Federation teaching discipline, self-control and self-defence across schools from children as young as five up to adulthood. Funding has been provided by Berkshire’s The County Sports Provider to reach out to young men and women aged 11-25 after studies showed that only 20% of the 86% of disabled people who said they wanted to take up sport after the London 2012 Olympics have done since. The project in Crowthorne is open to the general public, meeting every Thursday evening at 6pm in the Parish Hall.

KATIE PAKE scored the all important goal as Sonning 1s maintained their unbeaten Trysports Premier 1 campaign with a draw against second placed Amersham and Chalfont 1s. Defeat would have seen the gap at the top closed to just two points, but Pake’s goal was enough for a 1-1 draw with Katie Moore scoring for the hosts. Now with 12 wins and two draws, Sonning retain their healthy advantage with a game in hand. In the same league, SONNING 2s slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Oxford Hawks 3s but goals from Kelly Hancock and Mary King earned SOUTH BERKSHIRE 1s a 2-1 win at Aylesbury 1s. SOUTH BERKSHIRE 2s remain winless and in the

relegation zone of Premier 2 after a 3-1 defeat to Witney 2s. In Division 2, goals from Jordy Swanborough and Mary Jones guided SONNING 3s to a 2-0 win at Oxford 5s, a result which keeps Sonning second in the table. Kelly Goulding was on the score sheet as Aylesbury 3s picked up a 2-0 win at Birch Hill rec against SOUTH BERKSHIRE 3s but there was better news for the 4s as they edged past Gerrards Cross 2s. Also in Division 4, SONNING 4s drew 1-1 at Oxford Fireflies. Goals from Elinor Burke, Witney Chobbah, Angela Nichols and Kaylie Smith helped Oxford 6s see off SONNING VETERANS while SONNING 5s thrashed Bicester 4s 6-1.

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JACK BAVEYSTOCK scored goals for both SOUTH BERKSHIRE 2s and 3s as he helped them to victories in the MBBO leagues. Baveystock was joined on the score sheet for the 2s by Sean Hardingham and Sam Pillar as they won 3-1 at SONNING 2s in Division 1 in a huge game at the foot of the table. The win leaves South Berkshire second bottom but just one point behind Sonning. And he followed that up with two goals for the 3s in a 5-0 thrashing against Oxford Hawks 5s with Tom Scott bagging a hat-trick. Also in Division 3, SONNING 3s drew 0-0 with

West London 1s while in Division 1, Sam Fox-Harvey’s goal was not enough to prevent a 5-1 loss for SOUTH BERKSHIRE 1s against Witney 1s. Up in Regional 2, goals from Ian Finlayson (2), Ian Gallagher (2) and James Manser saw SONNING 1s beat Oxford 2s 5-2 to climb up to third in the table. It was a day to forget in Division 5 as both SONNING 4s and SOUTH BERKSHIRE 4s were both on the end of defeats, 2-0 and 4-0 respectively. In the lower leagues, SOUTH BERKSHIRE 5s, SONNING 6s and SONNING 7s all lost, SONNING 5s drew while SOUTH BERKSHIRE TERRIERS won 4-1 at Thame 2s.

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BRUSHING aside struggling Manchester Phoenix saw Bracknell Bees inject some life into their play-off push. With eight points separating the side with Sheffield Steeldogs in eighth, hopes of gatecrashing the end-of-season competition for the first time in three years remain diminutive at best. Bees did such ambitions no harm with this dominant performance at The Hive on Saturday night, with Rio GrinellParke, Alex Barker, Shaun Thompson, Lukas Smital and Josh Smith goals sealing a second victory in three games. Phoenix are a side struggling on and off the ice this season and are in desperate need of funds to help complete the term. They arrived in Bracknell with no fewer than nine players brought in on loan from clubs including Oxford City Stars, Solent Devils and Bristol Pitbulls to help fulfil the fixture. The opposition would depart well beaten, but with £233.30 in the coffers thanks to the generosity of Bees supporters up in the stands who dug deep for the cause. On the rink, any resistance within the patched-up Phoenix squad was broken in just the fourth minute, which was when Carl Thompson set up GrinellParke to start the scoring. A second goal of the evening was to arrive for the hosts at the midway stage of the opening session. Doubling the advantage was Barker, who dispatched a deadly accurate pass from player-coach Smital over the shoulder of Stephen Fone in the Manchester goal. The same player was beaten for a third time five minutes later, with the away side falling 3-0 behind while boasting an extra man. Bees’ James Galazzi was pulled up for a slashing minor, but the forward would watch on as Smital pounced on a loose puck, which he carried around the back of Fone’s net before playing in Thompson to steer home for a shorthanded goal. Now very much in the groove, Bracknell quickly picked up where they had left off early in the second stanza, with Thompson this time, via the help

of Barker, returning the favour to Smital, with the player-coach sending a shot into the bottom corner. It was not quite all one-way traffic, however, and a Phoenix side now playing solely for pride did have the odd moment in front of goal, with one of these occasions resulting in netminder Matty Smital needing to be alert to palm away a Grant Richardson effort. The same player, a ‘guest’ for the evening, would later play a part in helping the visitors get off the mark, for it was his clearance which Mike Whillock picked up and shifted the puck to within sight of goal before finsihing with aplomb on 42 minutes. It was never going to change the landscape of the evening, and reducing the arrears would only prove to be temporarily. This is because Josh Smith was to wrap up the scoring late on, lighting the lamp for the fifth time following good play between Danny Ingoldsby and Galazzi – who was unlucky not to get in on the act himself soon after. The veteran did everything right when getting a shot away, only to see it ping off a post and away to safety. Picking up a goal and assist saw Barker named Bracknell’s man of the match, with Whillock, another temporary signing, taking the honours for the Phoenix.

Telford Tigers 6 Bracknell Bees 2

A SECOND goal of the weekend for Lukas Smital and speculative Danny Ingoldsby strike was of little consolation for the Bees up in Shropshire. Ill-discipline among the visiting camp was to prove costly, with EPIHL leaders Telford scoring three times on the power play. Alex Mettam was recalled between the pipes having been allowed a rest the night before, but there was little he could do to prevent the hosts taking the lead when Jason Silverthorn tipped home a Jonathan Weaver blast in the eighth minute. This was after losing Josh Tetlow for a couple of minutes to a holding call. Bees were still without the experienced duo of Scott Spearing and Rupert Quiney, who remained sidelined with injury, yet just seconds later they were back on level terms. Finishing of a sweeping move

involving Shaun Thompson and Alex Barker was coach Smital, who rifled home the equaliser. A power play of their own allowed Bracknell to encamp themselves around the Tigers’ net, but the go-ahead goal proved elusive despite numerous chances. The two teams went in at the break with nothing to separate them. A tidy finish from Lubomir Korhon, though, was to nudge Telford back in front early in the second stanza. Falling foul of an illegal equipment penalty saw Ingoldsby sin-binned and the Tigers pounce once again, with forward Milan Kolena tucking home a rebound for a 3-1 lead. Yet more savage work with the extra man would result in goal number four being notched just two minutes later. David Gaborcik was the man to sit out on this occasion (slashing), with the defenceman watching on as Silverthorn doubled his tally for the evening. Josh Tetlow and counterpart Adam Jones dropped the gloves early in the third period following a big hit and the exchanging of words. The punch up, though, would not disrupt the flow of play, as soon after Weaver was adding his name to the scoresheet. Bracknell did have a response on this occasion, and it came vis the stick of Ingoldsby, whose ambitious effort would end up sneaking past Sam Gospel in the Telford goal, much to the surprise of those present. The strike was greeted by yet another fight – again involving Tetlow, who this time found himself trading blows with the burley figure of 230lb Canadian forward Doug Clarkson. It was a contest too close to call, although both did end up on the floor before leaving the ice to much applause. Leading the contest by three goals, Telford were not content to run down the clock. Instead, they were celebrating a sixth goal of the evening, which was picked up by Sam Zajac with five minutes remaining. The man-of-the-match awards were handed out to Bees’ Josh Tetlow and Jason Silverthorn of the Tigers.  Bracknell have just the one game this weekend, hosting Hull Pirates at The Hive on Sunday (6pm).

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HE start of a new year provides us with an opportunity to turn over a new leaf and look at potential changes to help us achieve more through the year ahead. As golfers, this is when we look at our technique, our mental skills and our current equipment, as we strive to have everything in place for when the weather improves and season kicks in. Over the coming weeks I will be meeting with many of the players I work with and outlining goals for the year ahead. I always encourage people to use SMART Goals (Speciﬁc, Measurable, Agreeable, Realistic, Time based) as this provides us with a clear plan of how to make 2017 our most successful year yet. Many people use SMART Goals on a daily basis through work and there is no reason why these ideas cannot be applied to golf and other sports. February is often the month where many golfers drag the clubs out of the wardrobe and head to the Driving Range, trying to remind themselves of how their swing felt last year. I would always encourage golfers to spend this time working on their fundamentals, such as the set up, before they get too caught up in the mechanics of the swing. Grip, posture and alignment are areas where winter rust can be apparent, so make sure you put clubs

down on the ground to check your aim and use a mirror to ensure your posture is correct. It is a great time to seek the advice of a PGA Professional to help you check this part of your game and to ensure that you start the season in the best possible way. For those of you who follow the US and European Tours, you will have seen that many of the world’s best players are starting off the year with new clubs in the bag as they look to find a few more yards off the tee and tighter dispersion in their iron shots. As a golfer I will certainly be trying out the latest equipment over the coming weeks to see if any of the new technology can help me for the season ahead. At Bearwood Lakes we are fortunate enough to have our Mizuno Performance Centre where we are able to custom fit people for clubs which are tailored exactly to your specifications. If you are looking at changing clubs I cannot stress enough the importance of having them custom fitted! If you would like any help in setting your goals for 2017, checking your swing fundamentals or even a custom fit session please do not hesitate to get in touch. Myself and my team and Bearwood Lakes take great pride in helping people to play their best golf and to enjoy this wonderful game more each day.

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EXILES

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Ealing Trailfinders 22 London Irish 23 MIKE COMAN said London Irish’s ability to stay calm under pressure was key to their pulsating win over Ealing Trailfinders. Tommy Bell’s late penalty ensured Irish remain unbeaten in the Championship with victory by the tightest of margins. The Exiles lost for the first time all season last weekend in the British and Irish Cup against Ospreys, and it looked like it could be back-to-back defeats when Ealing went ahead on 65 minutes. But Bell kept his cool eight minutes from time before the visitors sealed a dramatic win. “We knew it was going to be a real battle and they really got stuck into us,” said Coman. “When we were behind with just 10 minutes to go there was real pressure on us to get back ahead, but we must take the positives. “We did some good stuff throughout the game and we kept calm when we needed to. “It was a good challenge for us as we haven’t been put in that position all season.” Ealing took an early lead as Phil Chesters crossed in the corner after just six minutes before Irish

edged in front when James Marshall scored under the posts, with Bell’s kicking giving his side a 10-5 lead. Ealing hit back but a huge last ditch defensive effort continued to keep them at bay before Topsy Ojo scored a try 12 minutes into the second half to open up a gap. But after Llewelyn Jones stretched over to score from the back of a ruck, Trailfinders were right back in it at 17-15. A Bell penalty put Exiles 20-15 up but when Chester scored a superb try, the hosts were set for a shock win. That was until the imperious boot of Bell again came to the rescue with his crucial penalty, just off centre, and it proved to be enough. n Irish host Nottingham on Sun (3pm). LONDON IRISH: Bell, Ojo, Hearn (Williams 37), Mulchrone, Tikoirotuma, Marshall, McKibbin (Steele 62), Court (Elrington 60), Paice (c), Franks, Robson (Lloyd 58), De Chaves, Coman, Cowan, Treviranus (Narraway 58). Attendance: 2,630

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Nine-year-old’s kit for St Patrick LONDON IRISH have completed the signing of Zimbabwe-born frontrower Lovejoy Chawatama. The former England Students tight-head arrives from London Welsh until the end of the season, after the club pulled out of the Championship due to financial problems last week. Chawatama, 24, made 13 appearances for Welsh this term after joining from London Scottish in the summer, including the game at Madejski Stadium in October. “Lovejoy is an excellent acquisition and he really complements what we currently have in the forward pack,” said director of rugby Nick Kennedy. “He’s settled in well to his new surroundings and it will take him a little time to get used to certain parts of our game. “I’m looking forward to seeing him in action.” n Meanwhile, London Irish have revealed this year’s St Patrick’s Day party shirt. Keeping with tradition, the club have unveiled a special design for the biggest day in the Irish calendar. The shirt was designed by

The Rams were rampant as a late try from Stevie Bryant gave them their first win in four games Pictures: Tim Pitfield

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Rams back in form after late try Barnstaple 7 Redingensians 14 STEVIE BRYANT scored a late try to end Redingensians’ three-match losing run with victory at Barnstaple. The game was well in the balance all afternoon until the final four minutes when a combination of Bryant and Ben Henderson forced the ball over the line with just four minutes to play. Despite struggling near the wrong end of the table, Barnstaple had the early opportunities but fluffed their

lines with early penalties from Isaac Hydleman. So it was Rams who went in front as the ball was worked out to Tom Vooght to dab down in the corner. Jacob Atkins added the extras from a tight angle. Jordan Petherbridge was the next to try his luck with the boot for the hosts, but again missed the target while Rams failed to convert a number of good tryscoring positions. Barnstaple levelled before the break after a fierce maul with James Bath profiting to score with

Petherbridge adding the extras. And 7-7 was how it stayed until the dying embers of the contest when, following another Barnstaple missed penalty, Rams capitalised with Bryant’s try to secure victory. Redingensians climb up to eighth in the National League 2 South table and face Exmouth and Old Bath Road on Saturday (2.30pm). REDINGENSIANS: Guttridge, Rossiter, Bryant, Barnes, Corrigan, Atkins, Illingworth, Steadman, Henderson, McDonnell-Roberts, Hoy, Thompson, Taylor, Vooght (c), Crame.

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‘Our most complete game of the season’ Bracknell 28 Cleve 10

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HEAD OF RUGBY Daniel ap Dafydd says Bracknell produced their most “complete game” of the season as they beat Cleve to ease their National League 3 South West relegation fears. Bracknell were thrashed 57-13 by the same opponents earlier thiS season, but they turned the tables thanks to tries from Kim Plant (pictured), Simon Bayliss, Ian Burch and Ben Sanderson. Cleve opened the scoring after just three minutes when Ollie Massey crossed the whitewash before a Joe Hall penalty gave the visitors a 10-0 lead. However, that proved to be the end of the scoring for Cleve as Bracknell stormed back. Bayliss raced onto a clip over the top to dab down on the quarter of an hour mark and the scores were levelled when

Plant crossed after a series of rucks. The hosts took the lead at Lily Hill Park on the last play of the half when Chris Laidler kicked over a penalty. Cleve started the second half the better of the two sides, but could not add to their score. And despite Plant leaving the field following a yellow card for a high

tackle, Bracknell instead extended their advantage as Sanderson broke the defensive line. A fourth try quickly followed when the numbers were equalled after a Cleve man was dismissed for a dangerous tackle as Burch raced onto a Peceli Nacamavuto grubber kick. Laidler added some more gloss late on for a memorable 28-10 win. “The boys played really well,” said ap Dafydd. “I thought it was our most complete game we have played this season.” Bracknell have no game this weekend. BRACKNELL: Williams, Miranda, Mirza, Valentine, Plant, Goodison, Haddad, Ingle (c), Franklin, Laidler, Bayliss, Nacamavuto, Sanderson, Burch, Slade.

n CROWTHORNE picked up a crucial 1512 win at Abingdon in Berks, Bucks and Oxon Premier. The win lifts them up to fourth ahead of a free weekend.

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Yann’s the man to beat the Bluebirds Reading 2 Cardiff City 1 JAAP STAM confirmed he is in talks with the club to relay a new pitch at Madejski Stadium in the summer, writes Tom Crocker. Reading completed a perfect week with a second home win thanks to Yann Kermorgant’s (pictured) brilliant second half free-kick to cancel out a Joe Ralls penalty after John Swift’s opener. But Royals struggled with their passing game on the increasingly bumpy surface and Stam also confirmed that new signing Tiago Ilori is set to miss four to six weeks with ligament damage after getting his foot stuck in the turf against Fulham. “Everybody knows the pitch is not as good as what we want,” said Stam. “It’s difficult to play your football because your main focus first is on the first touch rather than where you can look forward and pass it. “That gives them a split second to get closer to you or close that gap in between. You need a good pitch to keep possession and make one-twos in small areas. “We’ve spoken with the club about it. They know that we need a new pitch because they haven’t renewed it for the last couple of years. But it’s not only us that has to play on it, the opposition does too.” Stam made just one change from the side which beat Fulham as Kermorgant replaced Tyler Blackett. Having named no recognised strikers in midweek, Stam this time opted for no natural left-backs with Blackett alongside the returning Jordan Obita on the bench as they struggled with calf and shoulder problems respectively. Chris Gunter switched across to the left and Garath McCleary filled in on the right. Royals struggled to get their passing game going during the early stages with Danny Williams was the first man to get into a good position but he fluffed his lines from 10 yards after being teed up by McCleary. Cardiff were not without threat and almost broke the deadlock when Ralls unleashed a fierce low effort from 22 yards but his effort pinged off the foot of the post and away to safety. Royals were forced into their first

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substitution of the afternoon on 40 minutes when Joey van den Berg went down clutching his hamstring with Blackett brought on. And the home fans’ frustrations were eased three minutes before the break as Swift put Reading ahead. Williams let fly from just outside the box and although his shot was smartly saved by Allan McGregor, McCleary reacted quickest and brilliantly backheeled the ball into the path of Swift to guide it into the bottom corner. But back came Cardiff, ensuring the first half did end level. A measured ball into the box was aimed towards former Royal Sean Morrison and Liam Moore was adjudged to have brought him down by referee Tony Harrington, who pointed to the spot. Penalty hero on Tuesday night Ali Al-Habsi dived the right way again but Ralls squeezed the spot-kick underneath him to equalise. Stam made his second switch just 10 minutes after the restart with George Evans coming on to replace scorer Swift and just a few minutes later Reading were again ahead. A needless foul from Sol Bamba on Kermorgant on the edge of the box allowed the Frenchman the chance to step up from the resulting free-kick and he expertly whipped the ball into the bottom corner for his second goal against the Bluebirds this season. And the lead could have been extended if Reading were a bit more clinical in front of goal with McCleary releasing Kermorgant, who rounded McGregor but couldn’t get the shot

away before Liam Kelly led a breakaway which was not converted. At the other end Al-Habsi had to be alert to flick Junior Hoilett’s free-kick over the bar before Kermorgant almost went from hero to zero as he sliced a Ralls corner towards his own goal, but Al-Habsi made the flying save. Cardiff enjoyed some late pressure but without really testing Al-Habsi with young striker Rhys Healey firing over in stoppage time. The win lifted Reading back up to third in the Championship, six points off the top two. “Cardiff tried to stop us playing by being very compact and not giving us the space to get through and then be very direct going forward,” said Stam. “We’ve played a lot of teams like that. “We got stuck in there. Some players you can see were a bit tired but they kept defending very hard, working very hard and eventually we get the three points.” READING (ratings out of 10): Al-Habsi 7.5; McCleary 8.5*, McShane (c) 8, Moore 7, van den Berg 7 (Blackett 40 6.5), Gunter 6.5; Kelly 7.5, Williams 7, Swift 7.5 (Evans 55 6.5); Beerens 6 (Obita 76 n/a), Kermorgant 8. Subs not used: Jaakkola, Meite, Samuel, Mendes. Goals: Swift (42), Kermorgant (59) Yellow card: Moore (45) CARDIFF: McGregor; Peltier, Halford (Kennedy 76), Morrison (c), Bamba, Richards; Gunnarsson, Hoilett, Ralls (Whittingham 89); Healey, Zohore (Harris 66). Subs not used: Murphy, John, Connolly, Noone. Goal: Ralls (pen) (45+1) Yellow card: Bamba (8) Ref: Tony Harrington Attendance: 18,558 (inc. 2,348 away)

JOHN SWIFT continued his fine goalscoring form with a late winner at St. Andrew’s on Tuesday night. Royals looked set to be frustrated in their quest to temporarily close the gap to the top two to just three points, but midfielder Swift popped up in the 77th minute for his third goal in four games, converting Jordan Obita’s cross. “It wasn’t easy to come here and get a result, we knew that from the start,” said boss Jaap Stam. “They’ve got a new manager and a way they want to play and to be fair with the weather conditions and all the rain, it’s difficult. “Overall if you look at the game and the way we defended, with a lot of passion, everyone was very committed in what they needed to do.” He added: “You know in these games that you want to score yourself and when eventually you score that goal, everybody wants to get that result and the three points and they work very hard to do that. “You would like to keep on dominating and keep going forward, but in the back of their heads they are thinking also about not conceding an equaliser.” With Royals busy back in Berkshire bringing in three deadline day signings, the squad in Birmingham had a threadbare look about it. Just six substitutes were named, including new signing Adrian Popa, with Paul McShane, Yann Kermorgant and Joey van den Berg all missing out due to injury. Obita, Tyler Blackett and George Evans replaced them in the starting lineup. Garath McCleary had Reading’s first effort, picking the ball up midway inside the Birmingham half

and driving towards the penalty area before unleashing a low shot which was well saved by Tomasz Kuszczak. Lukas Jutkiewicz tried his luck at the other end but Ali Al-Habsi was equal to the task. Danny Williams, operating from an unfamiliar right wing-back role, carved out the next opening with a ball through to Liam Kelly, but his driven effort across goal rolled inches wide. And Kelly came even closer soon after, curling a fierce effort which beat Kuszczak but struck the crossbar. A powerful run by Blues winger Kerim Frei appeared to have created the opener but his cut back just evaded Jutkiewicz before Al-Habsi parried away a Craig Gardner effort. And with the game drifting towards the final 10 minutes, Reading produced a moment of magic. Blackett picked out Obita on the left and the wing-back found Kelly infield, who brilliantly backheeled the ball back into Obita’s path. From there it was all about composure as Obita looked up and picked out Swift to turn the ball past Kuszczak with his left foot. Birmingham desperately pushed for an equaliser, but Jutkiewicz headed a late chance over the bar. Royals go to Ipswich Town on Saturday. READING: Al-Habsi, Williams, Gunter (c), Moore, Blackett, Obita, Evans, Swift, Kelly, Beerens (Mendes 84), McCleary (Meite 71). Subs not used: Jaakkola, Watson, Wieser, Popa. Goal: Yellow cards: McCleary (56), Meite (90+2) BIRMINGHAM: Kuszczak, Cogley, Shotton (Morrison 45), Robinson, Grounds, Davis (Stewart 83), Gleeson, Gardner, Adams, Jutkiewicz, Frei. Subs not used: Legzdins, Nsue, Kieftenbeld, Keita, Tesche. Yellow card: Gleeson (56) Referee: Jeremy Simpson Attendance: 16,672

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Midfield ace Brooke makes move to Royals from Black Cats READING WOMEN continue to strengthen their squad with the addition of Brooke Chaplen from Sunderland Ladies. Attacking midfielder Chaplen has penned a deal until 2018 after her contract with the Lady Black Cats expired in December. Chaplen, 27, arrives with good pedigree of having played for England at Under 19, 20 and 23 levels while also winning the FA Cup with Everton Ladies in 2010. “I have always liked Brooke as a player, even back when she was a youngster at Portsmouth,” said Royals boss Kelly Chambers.

“Brooke is a really exciting addition to my squad and I’m excited to start working with her. “She is a goalscoring midfield player who definitely adds to my attacking options and fits well into our style of play.” Chaplen becomes the second midfield arrival from Sunderland after the club also captured Northern Ireland international Rachel Furness last month after the north-east club opted to revert to part-time training. And Chaplen says that was not a prospect she was relishing the idea of, feeling

Reading were going in a better direction. “The club (Reading) have transitioned in a positive way, deciding it’s important to go full-time, which is really important in this league,” she said. “The quality of the facilities you use and the coaching staff and how important the preparation is here, it’s such a plus for players to have this. “The quality of the football here and how much potential I think the players have here and the club has going forward was the deciding factor for me.”

n Chaplen will link up with former Chelsea Ladies teammate Becky Jane, who has signed a new contract with Reading. The long-serving full-back, who was voted supporters’ player of the year last season, has matched Lauren Bruton’s deal which runs until 2019 as the longest given out in the club’s history. Jane, 24, said: “I’m delighted to have signed with the club until 2019. I have been here for five-and-a-half years and I’m so proud of how far the club has come in such a short space of time.”

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READING SENIOR CUP

SUPPLEMENTARY CUP

Finch is Green thanks to clean sheet Marlow United 0 Finchampstead 1 STAND-IN goalkeeper Sam Green kept a clean sheet as Finchampstead edged past Marlow United in the Reading Senior Cup. With goalkeeper Neil Griffith unavailable, defender Green took the gloves and made a some good stops throughout with Harry Swabey’s penalty all that separated the sides. Hot-shot Swabey had the game’s first chance, breaking through the defence but he got his attempted lob all wrong, clipping it into the arms of goalkeeper Callun Akerman. Thames Valley Premier Division leaders Marlow were awarded a freekick for handball on the edge of the box but could not break the deadlock as Owen Thomas’ effort was saved by a diving Green. The tables turned shortly afterwards with a handball at the other end, but this time in the box

allowing Swabey to step up from the penalty spot and rattle in his 13th goal of the campaign. Danny Blatchford came close to doubling the advantage soon after the break but was denied by Akerman before Green smartly thwarted Andrew Nichol. Pace was causing problems for the hosts with Chace Jewell the next man to break through and hit the target but again Akerman was equal to the task. Marlow piled on some late pressure to try and force extra time but Green produced a superb save from Wes Sutherland’s effort. Finches now move into the quarterfinals where they will face HighmoorIbis or Woodcote Stoke Row, who meet next week. Before that, Jon Laugharne’s charges host Bicester Town in the league this Saturday (3pm). FINCHAMPSTEAD: Green, Wright, Dunn, Callaway, Thomas, Barnard (c), Barron, Malone, Swabey, Blatchford, Jewell. Subs: Gore, Pople, Stevens.

THAMES VALLEY LEAGUE

Johnson brace for Finch Reserves RICHARD JOHNSON bagged a brace as Finchampstead Reserves took their Thames Valley League form into the cup with a 4-1 win over Hurst Reserves. Finch currently sit second in Division Two but have now marched into quarter-finals of the BTC Intermediate Cup thanks to substitute Johnson’s brace. Second half goals from Nicholas Payne and David Powell sealed the win to set up a clash with Reading YMCA Rapids later this month. BERKS COUNTY RESERVES are also into the last eight after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Cookham Dean Reserves. After a goalless first half, Berks fell behind to a Jonathon Schaf goal but strikes from Roger Greer and Sam Clark flipped the game on its head. However, an 86th minute equaliser from James Murdoch forced extra time and eventually penalties, which Berks won 4-3. In more cup action, HURST are out of the Reading Senior Cup at the first hurdle after losing to Hellenic Premier Division side Henley Town. In what was always likely to be an intriguing encounter between two sides with just four wins between them this season, Shaun Bannon scored for Hurst in injury time, but Henley won 2-1 at The Triangle. That made it two defeats from two

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for Hurst this week as they also lost 4-1 to Woodcote Stoke Row in the Premier Division. Their cause was not helped by a red card for Jason Harvey after four first half goals stunned Hurst, two coming from Andy Bullett. BERKS COUNTY let a 3-1 lead slip to draw 3-3 with Highmoor-Ibis Reserves. Goals from Alex Alexandre, Jonathan Gosnell and Joshua Scriven put Berks in control, but Highmoor battled back to earn a point. In Division Two, David Zikmond’s goal was not enough to prevent a heavy defeat for BARKHAM ATHLETIC against leaders White Eagles while goals from Stuart Moss, John Rimmer, Neville Roach and Michael Frew earned WARGRAVE a 4-1 win at Taplow United Reserves. ASHRIDGE PARK drew 2-2 with Maidenhead Town Reserves in Division Three and in the same league, new WOODLEY UNITED signing Ryan Tye scored a brace for the A side as they beat Unity Reserves 6-3. Asa Povey (2), Harry Neate and Billy Gale were also on target. In Division Four, Richard Cumner’s goal earned BERKS COUNTY FC ROVERS a point against Braybrooke, HURST A and TWYFORD AND RUSCOMBE shared the spoils while there were defeats for HARCHESTER HAWKS RESERVES, WARGRAVE RESERVES and WOODLEY UNITED B.

Heartbreak for Woodley as extra time finishes cup dreams Royal Wootton Bassett Town 2 Woodley United 1 (after extra time) WOODLEY boss Michael Herbert admitted he was “gutted” as his side suffered extra time heartbreak at the hands of Hellenic Premier side Royal Wootton Bassett. Division One East high-flyers Woodley looked set to cause a Supplementary Cup upset thanks to Charlie Oakley’s goal, but the hosts equalised five minutes into second half injury time through Steve Robertson. And United could not recover from the disappointment, instead conceding the winner to Robertson again in the additional half an hour. “Gutted to lose a game in that matter,” said Herbert. “The lads were brilliant, dominating the game against a team in the league above. “I’m proud to manage such a good group of lads – talented and work hard for each other. “We showed we can compete at that level.” Woodley got off to the perfect start as top scorer Oakley broke the deadlock after just four minutes. After Joe Barley had cleared one off the line at one end, the visitors took a shock lead as Oakley fired into the bottom corner from outside the box. That lead so nearly became 2-0 as Danny Horscroft headed against the crossbar with Oakley’s follow-up saved. And the chances did not stop flowing as Woodley really put their stamp on the contest with Jake Nicholls and Greg Beckett combining

Charlie Oakley scored but it was not enough for Woodley as Royal Wootton Bassett scored in extra time to see them knocked out of the cup

to tee up Horscroft, but Curtis Meare made the save. Beckett and Carl Prestidge also tried their luck before the half was out. Woodley’s debutant goalkeeper James McKimm was finally called into action either side of the break but both saves were routine and it was down the other end where a goal almost arrived. Cutting in from the left, Beckett found Horscroft, who turned his marker before his low shot was again saved with Oakley firing over on the rebound. But for all the Woodley pressure, Wootton Bassett snatched a goal. Just after substitute Teddy Thomas had

missed the chance to seal the win, the hosts went down the other end where Robertson found the corner. Oakley headed over as Herbert’s charges looked to regain their lead in extra time, but the killer blow arrived through Robertson again as he brought the ball down and placed it past McKimm. Thomas had the final chance but his shot was blocked and Wootton Bassett squeezed into round two. Woodley return to league action on Saturday, hosting Chinnor (3pm). WOODLEY: McKimm, Greenwood, Turner, Nicholls, I. Kamara, Barley, Prestidge (Thomas 75), A. Kamara (Morgan 64), Oakley, Horscroft, Beckett (Wilson 88). Subs not used: Kang, Briggs.

Wokingham’s Max Smith (No.3) was unlucky not to grab an equaliser when his late free-kick struck the crossbar

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Starke and Platt win it for Sumas WOKINGHAM AND EMMBROOK Under-16s came from behind to complete the league double over Burghfield Hurricanes. Sumas struggled early on on a poor pitch with Burghfield taking the lead after just nine minutes. But the visitors eventually got to grips with the conditions and thought they had levelled through Adam McLaughlin, but his header was adjudged to

have not crossed the line. However, the scores were equal just before half-time when Lucas Cloudeyvlle fed in Casey Starke (pictured), who made no mistake. And Cloudeyvlle provided his second assist shortly after the restart for what turned out to be the winning goal from striker Alex Platt. Sumas threatened to add a third but 2-1 was enough for victory.

DISTRICT FOOTBALL

Smith is denied by the woodwork as U11s are edged out WOKINGHAM District Under-11s suffered their first league defeat of the season, going down 1-0 to St Albans. In a battle of two unbeaten sides it was always likely to be tight and so it proved with a second half header from a corner all that separated the title challengers. The Southern Counties League

game got off to a fast start with Wokingham piling on the pressure, but St Albans held firm. But chances on goal were few and far between as both sides struggled to retain possession with a set piece looking like the best bet for an opener. That said, St Albans did have two goals ruled out for offside, but it was a

header which broke the deadlock. Wokingham almost grabbed the equaliser late on when Max Smith curled a free-kick from 25 yards but it crashed back off the crossbar. Despite the defeat, Wokingham stay top of the league on goal difference ahead of a game with Sutton on Saturday.

FOOTBALL

Six appeal from Booth MATT BOOTH scored an incredible six goals in 32 minutes for Wokingham and Emmbrook Reserves as they thrashed Aston Clinton Reserves 7-1. Booth, who has made nine appearances for the Sumas first team this term, enjoyed his run out with the reserve side as he was introduced as a second half substitute, plundering a remarkable double hat-trick. The goals included one with his first touch, a penalty and a header and Booth will be hoping the showing will earn him a start in Hellenic Division One East this week. Clive McNelly’s Sumas have not kicked a ball in anger since December 31 due to postponements and you have to go back over a month before that to find their last victory – 4-2 at rock-bottom Wantage Town Reserves. But Lowther Road is set to welcome Chalfont Wasps this Saturday (3pm) in the first of five successive home games as Sumas look to pull away from the bottom three of the table.

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HELLENIC CHALLENGE CUP

Moles dig deep to beat Fizzers

Binfield 5 Sandhurst Town 2 LIAM FERDINAND fired in four goals as Binfield put their league worries to one side with victory over neighbours Sandhurst Town in the third round of the Hellenic Challenge Cup. Roger Herridge’s men have lost their last two fixtures in the Premier Division 3-0, but they swept aside the team from the league below with Jon Bennett (pictured) netting his first goal for the club. Manager Herridge said he may not have to make as many changes as originally planned after last week’s league game with Thatcham Town was postponed and so it proved with just two alterations from the 11 which lost to Thame United. Sean Moore and Gary Smith both dropped out with new signing from Flackwell Heath Liam Whyte handed his

debut and Jeff Brown also given a recall. And the Moles got off to a good start with a quick-fire double on 18 and 22 minutes from Ferdinand and Bennett to assert their authority. Ferdinand then gave Sandhurst a real mountain to climb with a third goal just before the break. The Fizzers did threaten an unlikely revival with a goal just four minutes after the restart through Mieley Lee, but Ferdinand rounded off his hat-trick from the penalty to extend the advantage. An own goal brought Sandhurst back to within two, but the hosts, who also brought youngster Charlie Craske on for his debut, completed the win in the closing minutes as Ferdinand took his tally to 27 for the season. The result takes Binfield into the quarter-finals. BINFIELD: Nyamunga, A. Walton, Leonetti, M. Walton, Luis (c), Broome, Knight, Brown (White 70), Whyte (Craske 85), Bennett (Hayden 82), Ferdinand. Sub not used: Dean.

Woodley lose to Ascot Woodley United Ladies 2 Ascot United Ladies 3 WOODLEY UNITED suffered their fifth defeat in succession with a narrow loss at home to Ascot United. After two postponements, this was Woodley’s first outing of 2017 and they were looking for just their second victory of the campaign having shipped an eye-watering 23 goals in their last four games. But this was much more of a contest against an in-form Ascot with Becky Lowes firing Woodley in front after 29 minutes. Hannah Evans quickly levelled matters before Lucy Holzman-Clarke put Ascot ahead just past the hour mark. But the hosts responded, equalising through Rosie PageSmith, only for substitute Emma Wallace to fire in the winner to hand the visitors their sixth straight league win. Woodley go to Wycombe Wanderers on Sunday.

Results and fixtures Saturday, January 28 FOOTBALL Sky Bet Championship Reading 2-1 Cardiff City Hellenic Challenge Cup Binfield 5-2 Sandhurst Town Hellenic Supplementary Cup Royal Wootton Bassett 2-1 Woodley United (AET) Reading Invitation Challenge Cup Marlow United 0-1 Finchampstead Thames Valley League, Premier Division: Berks County 3-3 Highmoor Ibis Reserves; Hurst 1-4 Woodcote Stoke Row RUGBY Greene King IPA Championship Ealing Trailfinders 22-23 London Irish National League 2 South Barnstaple 7-14 Redingensians Rams National League 3 South West Bracknell 28-10 Cleve Berks, Bucks and Oxon Premier Abingdon 12-15 Crowthorne HOCKEY MBBO Regional 2 (Men’s) Oxford 2s 2-5 Sonning Division 1: South Berkshire 1-5 Witney; Sonning 2s 1-3 South Berkshire 2s Trysports Premier 1 (Women’s) Amersham and Chalfont Ladies 1-1 Sonning Ladies; Aylesbury Ladies 1-2 South Berkshire Ladies ICE HOCKEY EPIHL Bracknell Bees 5-1 Manchester Phoenix

Sunday, January 29

FOOTBALL Southern Region Women’s League First Division: Woodley United Ladies 2-3 Ascot United; New Milton Town 6-2 Wargrave Ladies BASKETBALL NBL Division 1 Reading Rockets 89-74 Essex Leopards ICE HOCKEY EPIHL Telford Tigers 6-2 Bracknell Bees

Tuesday, January 31

FOOTBALL Sky Bet Championship Birmingham City 0-1 Reading Reading Invitation Challenge Cup Hurst 1-2 Henley Town

FIXTURES (3pm unless stated) Saturday, February 4

FOOTBALL Sky Bet Championship Ipswich Town v Reading Hellenic Premier Division Binfield v Longlevens Hellenic Division 1 East Woodley United v Chinnor; Finchampstead v Bicester Town; Wokingham and Emmbrook v Chalfont Wasps Combined Counties Division 1 Ash United v Eversley and California Thames Valley League, Premier Division: Woodley United Reserves v Unity; Wraysbury Village v Berks County (both 2pm)

Berkshire Trophy Centre Senior Cup: Winnersh Rangers v Woodcote Stoke Row (1.30pm) RUGBY National League 2 South Redingensians Rams v Exmouth (2.30pm) HOCKEY MBBO Regional Division 2 (Men’s) Sonning v Amersham and Chalfont (12pm) Division 1: Ramgarhia v South Berkshire (TBC); South Berkshire 2s v Bicester; Witney v Sonning 2s Trysports Premier 1 (Women’s) South Berkshire Ladies v Oxford Hawks Ladies 3s; Sonning v Aylesbury Ladies (both 12pm); Sonning 2s v Wallingford (10.30am) BASKETBALL NBL Division 1 Reading Rockets v Westminster Warriors (6pm)

Sunday, February 5

RUGBY Greene King IPA Championship London Irish v Nottingham FOOTBALL Southern Region Women’s League First Division: Wargrave Ladies v Winchester City Flyers Reserves: Wycombe Wanderers Ladies v Woodley United Ladies (both 2pm) ICE HOCKEY EPIHL Bracknell Bees v Hull Pirates (6pm)

Wednesday, February 8

FOOTBALL Hellenic Premier Division Oxford Nomads v Binfield (7.45pm)

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BRACKNELL BEES have expressed their disappointment at Manchester Phoenix being forced to pull out of the EPIHL. The two sides met each other on Saturday with Bees winning 5-1 and that proved to be Manchester’s final away day on the ice due to financial problems. Bracknell fans showed their generosity at the weekend by coughing up £233.30 of their own money to help pay for Phoenix’s costs of travel, but it proved to be in vain as Manchester confirmed they could not continue “due to a significant budget shortfall”. The problems have been well-documented with a league meeting proposing that both they and Telford Tigers were declined entry to the end of season play-offs, a decision

which has since been vetoed. A statement read: “The Bracknell Bees are saddened to have learnt of the unfortunate news that has broken with the Manchester Phoenix having to withdraw from the English Premier Ice Hockey League with immediate effect. “All those associated with the Bracknell Bees including the management, players, backroom staff and volunteers send our thoughts and regards to the Manchester Phoenix players, staff, volunteers and fans at this tough time. “Our clubs have had some great matches over the years and built up a friendly rivalry and we will miss you!” n For photos from Bees’ two games at the weekend and full reports, turn to page 34.

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Bracknell Bees lined up on the ice with Manchester Phoenix ahead of their game at The Hive on Saturday Picture: Kevin Slyfield

READING FC

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DEADLINE day signing Lewis Grabban says there is a “good chance to do something special this season” after completing his loan move to Reading from Bournemouth. Royals were one of the busiest clubs in the country during a hectic final day of the transfer window which saw three new faces arrive with two more departing. As well as Grabban, Jaap Stam brought in two more Premier League faces on deals to the end of the season in the shape of Crystal Palace midfielder Jordon Mutch and highly-rated West Ham United youngster Reece Oxford. And while the deals were coming thick and fast in Berkshire, Reading also had a Championship fixture that evening, winning 1-0 at Birmingham City to cap a brilliant day for the club. That followed on from the arrival of Romania international winger Adrian Popa, who signed on a permanent deal from Steaua Bucharest on Monday and was on the bench at St Andrew’s. Clinching Grabban’s signature was possibly the pick of the bunch given that the 29-year-old scored 22 goals in the Championship for the Cherries three seasons ago. And the striker is relishing the chance to play football again after finding game-time limited on the south coast. “From a while ago I was always trying to get out and play some football,” said Grabban. “As a footballer you want to be playing and progressing in your career. You don’t want to be standing still.

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Ham’s youngest ever player when he debuted in the Europa League in 2015. But he has found first team match time limited under Slaven Bilic with 14 appearances across the last two years. And with Tiago Ilori (knee) and Joey van den Berg (hamstring) both set for lengthy spells on the sidelines, the youngster could prove to be an invaluable addition. “I heard of Reading’s interest last Friday,” said Oxford. “I had a few teams from the Championship that came in but after I heard that Reading wanted me, I didn’t really focus on the others. “I’ve thought ‘I’ve got to push that one’. They’re in the top three and fighting for promotion so it’s the best move for me and hopefully I can get some senior football New arrrivals, from left: Lewis Grabban, now.” Jordon Mutch, Adrian Popa and Reece He added: “The ambition is promotion back to Oxford the Premier League and make this club bigger. “They are already a big club but make it Norwich City man is looking forward to linking bigger, go back to the Premier League and it will up with him again and hopefully achieving be good for them and good for me.” promotion. Grabban, Mutch, Popa and Oxford are all “I played with Yann a little bit at Bourneexpected to be available for this Saturday’s trip COMEDY mouth,” heMUSIC explained. to face Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich Town. “Last time I played with him it was good, Dominic Samuel and Stuart Moore both left we had a good understanding so hopefully we the club on deadline day to join Ipswich and can recreate some of that past stuff and create Luton Town on loan respectively until the end of something new too. the season. “If I didn’t think we could get promoted then I n For more Reading FC news, turn to page 37. wouldn’t have come here. Published “I definitely think that 5 there’s a good chance to SUN FEB MON05FEB 6 by Xn Media Ltd, Crown House, 231 do something special this season.” Kings Road, Reading RG1 4LS. Printed at Trinity Another man through the door on Tuesday Mirror Watford © Xn Media Ltd, 2017 night was 18-year-old Oxford, who became West 9 772058 526016

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What do you think? Find out more on page 3 “Throughout the window there’s been bits and bobs from Reading but like most teams they leave it late so we got it done at the latest point possible. PLAY the deal was very last minute. “Finalising “It was going back and forth a bit for a few days with my representatives and deadline day was a bit rushed, but we still got it completed with an hour or so to spare. “At this moment time it’s just a loan, but UNTIL MARin 11 you never know what the future holds.” One man familiar to Grabban is fellow striker Yann Kermorgant. The pair played together during Grabban’s best scoring season in 2013-14 and the former

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