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The excellent Buzz app would still be an undiscovered gem had it not been for the vision of the scientists and entrepreneurs involved with mobile phone technology. So by a belated and indirect way of thanks, we were thrilled to have had the opportunity to interview Guy Laurence, the CEO of Vodafone.

Buzz also takes a closer look at why we twin our towns and how regular contact between different worldwide communities helps us dispel myth and make new friends from different cultures.

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Putting the spotlight on careers

Chamber update The annual general meeting and elections for the West Berks Chamber of Commerce take place in April.

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This is the ideal opportunity for the local Chamber Council to set out key initiatives to pursue in 2013.

The Chamber Council will also be supporting schemes to advise the business community on how to reduce carbon emissions as well as working with the developer community on improving the office building stock.

The Chamber supports the development of Newbury town centre through its work with the Business Improvement District (BID) and the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP). We are pleased to be supporting Apprenticeship week at Newbury College by sponsoring a gold award for outstanding achievement.

For more information about the West Berks chamber contact 01753 870500.

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The Education Business Partnership West Berkshire (EBPWB) is running a series of careers events called ‘Spotlight on Careers’ focusing on six different career areas. The 40 different business specialists involved will give young people hands on experience of the types of skills needed to be successful in these professions.

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Jane Grunseid from the EBPWB says “Recent evidence has shown that there is a direct positive correlation between the number of employer contacts young people have and their confidence to progress towards their career goals. By providing these opportunities we can help young people with decisions about their career journeys.”

If you or your business would like to be part of this great series of careers activities, please contact Jane on 01635 277496 or janeg@ebpwb.co.uk

spending £10 each week really makes a difference to your local businesses? Local businesses can provide you with fresh baked foods, locally brewed beers, homemade cakes, fresh eggs, chopped wood and locally grown fruit and veg.

Please support them or you will lose them!

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Berkshire Youth are delighted to let you know that we are now recruiting for a summer of fun with the National Citizen Service.

Are you 16 or 17 years old and looking for a summer of fun and adventure?

NCS takes place over several weeks, out of school time, during school holidays and on selected evenings and weekends. It is a personal and social development programme designed to challenge young people. It will help them develop as positive members of society and help them to make the transition into adulthood by working with local organisations and community leaders learning new skills and discovering more about their area.

The cost of the programme is £50 per participant (this is heavily subsidized as it actually costs £1400) and this includes; taster days, two residential weeks, accommodation, food, transport, training and a graduation event.

Bursaries are available to ensure NCS is accessible to all.

You can also find out more about the scheme here http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/

Or contact me directly for more information Bianca Askew- Gallipoli, Berkshire Youth NCS Co-ordinator, 07881941343 or Bianca.gallipoli@berkshireyouth.co.uk

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How to turn your contracts into deal makers For many business people, contracts can put a stop to developing great commercial relationships. Tiffany Kemp, specialist in commercial contracts, offers her top tips for transforming your contracts into deal makers: Make sure your contracts reflect how you do business.

Their job is to help you sell and deliver great deals that make a profit and support you through the inevitable hiccups.

They cannot do that if they are ‘standard templates’ – after all, who has a ‘standard business’?

Introduce the contract early in the sales process.

An early contract demonstrates that you understand your

Too many programs installed only install programs you need and use. If there are too many this will use disk space which the computer needs to run.

Too many programs open - if you have too many programs running at one time it will slow down what you are doing.

Programs automatically starting when the computer starts - programs such as instant messengers and email programs that are set to start when the computer starts can really slow down the start up speed. You can set programs not to run at start up in the program setting’s options.

Temporary files - when you browse the web or

download files the computer stores temporary files in the background. These can be deleted in Windows by using the Disk Cleanup utility under Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup.

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A slow computer can be the bane of one’s life. Here are five main reasons why a computer slows down.

Unorganised files - another process that happens in the background on a computer is files are organised on the disk. This is something you can see and it won't harm your computer however occasionally you can run a utility called Disk Defragmenter under Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter in Windows.

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business. Getting it out early gives you more time to identify and address potential issues, and stops the sales process grinding to a halt.

Be clear about what the customer is buying.

The biggest single cause of contract disputes is failure to agree on the scope of deliverables. Customers ask for the moon on a stick, and sales people say “yes”. Practice asking “which moon”, “how long is the stick”, and “what do you want to do with the moon once you have it”, and document the answers clearly. Then check your company can actually deliver it, before you say “yes”.

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Guy Laurence

Creating the office of the future

Buzz speaks to the man who has been at the helm since 2008 and has steered various decisions which have made Vodafone a unique company to work for. Now, Guy Laurence wants other businesses to follow their example.

Arriving at Vodafone Following a vast and varied career which includes Chrysalis records, Planet Hollywood, MGM Studios and Grand Metropolitan Pubs, Guy came to Vodafone 12 years ago as a Global Terminals and Consumer Marketing Director. Originally Guy ran an online content business called Vizzavi, a joint online content venture between French media company Vivendi and Vodafone.

A decision to focus on mobile led to Vodafone owning the whole business and Guy moved with it which meant coming to Newbury.

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Vodafone Headquarters in Newbury is the hub for the company’s development and is now a part of Newbury’s history.

With offices around the world, Vodafone is now one of the leading global mobile telecommunications companies.

In 2002 Vodafone moved from their original offices in The Courtyard to the purpose built campus on the A339, “The campus has easy transport links not just into London and the M4 corridor but also to some of our other locations. Those links also mean that we can call on a wide pool of talent when it comes to hiring the best people.”

before coming back to Newbury as CEO of Vodafone UK in late 2008.

In his first role, Guy was responsible for the successful introduction of Vodafone Live which marked the introduction of 3G services in the UK. He then ran the business in the Netherlands

I have been implementing these new ways of working at the Newbury campus. We said we were going to break every rule we felt was no longer relevant to the new generation that was entering the

Changing the business Guy started making changes in the Netherlands, “We took the opportunity presented by moving office to radically change the way we worked. We needed to become faster and we needed to break down barriers in the business.

“The work we are doing right now, in Newbury and at our other locations in the UK, to radically change the way we work, is, I believe, one of the most important things I have done in business.” workforce. It has now become a way of life for us.”

The most noticeable difference to the Vodafone HQ compared to a standard office is the way people meet. The old executive offices have been transformed into communal meeting rooms and coffee shops are present in all buildings so that people can hold quick informal meetings when needed.

These changes have helped Vodafone employees to work effectively together and now Vodafone is helping other businesses do the same, “Every day we have executives from large companies, public sector authorities and other organisations visit our campus to see what we have done and learn about how technology can help them through a similar transformation. We are such a popular destination that I have employed a team of tour guides to show people around. “

For our employees who volunteer it gives them a real sense of belonging to the local community and the feedback I get from our staff is very positive indeed.”

Vodafone also supports many other local and national initiatives including JustTextGiving, an easier way for people to donate and raise money through text messaging, which was launched two years ago and has already attracted more than 70,000 fundraisers and over 17,000 charities. Already 46 charities in the Newbury area are using it to raise funds.

one of its biggest developments yet, “We are very excited about the next generation of mobile internet services which is why we recently spent over £800m buying the mobile phone spectrum to support a great experience for our customers. 4G will bring high speed internet to 98% of the UK and give coverage to some rural areas that do not even have basic coverage.

Vodafone have also created TecSOS handsets with Thames Valley Partnership, which are specially adapted mobile phones that are used to help people who have experienced domestic violence, “TecSOS is a perfect example of how technology can be used to help people. Thames Valley Police piloted the programme and it is now being used by 20 police forces across the UK bringing increased security and protection to nearly 2,000 people.”

One of the big step changes that personal users will notice is the difference that the new technology makes to watching videos on a mobile phone. For business users it will allow them to take their office with them wherever they go.”

In the community Vodafone runs the ‘Take a Chance’ programme with the Education Business Partnership for students from local schools, “We offer them the chance to work with committed Vodafone mentors in Year 10 and when they are older, we have apprenticeships and a graduate scheme available to our ‘Take a Chance’ students. It gives students an insight into the world of business and through mentoring and workshops, we can help build their self-confidence and equip them with some of the skills they will need to succeed, not just in business, but in the wider world.

4G and the future With the introduction of 4G this year, Vodafone is gearing up for

Guy now looks to the future possibilities of Vodafone, “The work we are doing right now, in Newbury and at our other locations in the UK, to radically change the way we work, is, I believe, one of the most important things I have done in business. We are blazing a trail for other organisations to follow.”

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Don’t get ripped off on your big day Top tips from Buzz photographer Helen Sarah www.helensarah.com Low-resolution images If a photographer is offering you low-resolution images, they may be cheap but they will not be good enough quality to print from.

Image reproduction rights Some photographers sell packages where you do not have image reproduction rights. With a copyright sign on the back no photo lab can legally copy them.

Hidden Costs Some package are not inclusive of everything you thought was included. Hidden ‘extras’ can include food for the photographer, travel expenses and editing fees.

Inexperience Entrusting a family friend or a photographer with no experience to photograph your wedding and then editing the pictures later may save money, but if the photo is not taken correctly in the first place there is often nothing you can do.

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level in silver votives, all clean lines softened with her favourite flowers.

For Lakie, the wedding breakfast flowers had to be white. Round tables with an elegant, tall glass vase topped with stocks, roses, lily, lisianthus and orchids, again with garden foliage and trailing jasmine for a real statement across the room. More candles at low

She carried a bouquet of heavenly David Austin ‘Patience ‘roses with their multi petal peony appearance, spray avalanche, akito and phalaenopsis orchids with my favourites rosemary and myrtle, in a relaxed shape and bound in tulle to compliment her gorgeous dress.

Allium Design Company Karen listened to all of our requirements and used her outstanding talents to create the most beautiful floral designs for our special day. My bridal bouquet was just stunning and the bridesmaids’ bouquets and wedding party button holes all complimented each other beautifully. She also created our table centre pieces which looked spectacular and dressed the room perfectly.

We would not hesitate to recommend her.

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At Newbury Marketplace Dental Lounge Dr Jeeves and Dr Dimitrios bring the latest in scientific dental care to Newbury

The Newbury Marketplace Dental Lounge is a private, well equipped clinic with modern diagnostic tools and the ability to quickly identify and assist with the needs of a client. The clinic has noticeably high standards and produces excellent end results. Apart from routine dental care and oral hygiene, all aspects of dentistry can be undertaken including cosmetic dentistry, implantology, orthodontics, root canal therapy, oral surgery, treatment of advanced gum infections, guided tissue regeneration, bone grafting and complex prosthodontics. Botox, a non surgical method of wrinkle removal is also provided. Dr Jeeves and Dr Dimitrios are also trained in nonsurgical cosmetic corrections of the face.

Dental Lounge is experienced in treating nervous children, patients who need special care such as Parkinsonism, patients with major malformations of the mouth due to trauma, tumours and congenital defects. Dr Jeeves’ and Dr Dimitrios’ passion is to see teeth in a healthy mouth rather than in a bin and will go to great efforts to save your teeth.

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Celebrating Green Week Green Week at Curridge Primary School provides the school community with fun and educational activities which highlight the school’s commitment to sustainability and reinforce our eco status.

Among the events planned for this year, the Eco Committee will perform their new Eco Rap. The whole school will celebrate World Forestry Day, by opening the biomass boiler to visitors and decorating our magnificent oak trees in a Tree Dressing ceremony.

Curridge Primary School Curridge, Thatcham RG18 8DZ 01635 200486

A Biker’s Breakfast and Swap Shop are also planned and the school will end the week with its own ‘Earth Hour’.

Celebrate a traditional May Day with Maypole dancing at Alder Bridge School on Monday 6th May. Craft activities, live music and a barbecue will complete festivities in the gardens of the

The following weekend why not come back to school? Take your place behind a desk at our Open Day on Saturday 11th May and experience our inspirational curriculum.

Alder Bridge is a Steiner-Waldorf School for children aged 3 – 13, part of the largest independent education movement in the world with 33 Steiner-Waldorf schools in the UK and 1200 worldwide. As a result we have a warm and vibrant international community of families all sharing a common vision of childhood as a time of wonder and creativity.

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OFSTED praise for Inkpen Inkpen is no ordinary school. It is a beautiful rural school with the friendly and intimate atmosphere of an extended family.

Every child is special, cared for, challenged and develops to their full potential. Our pupils are making progress above the national average and our expectations of them are high.

Class sizes are small; typically 20 pupils and this allows us to focus on each child as an individual as well as supporting artistic and sporting endeavours.

Ofsted graded the school as good overall and outstanding for the behaviour and safety of pupils: “Parents hold the school in high regard and feel that their children are getting the best possible start to their education.”

We are always happy to show prospective parents around. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the school office: 01488 668219 or office@inkpen.w-berks.sch.uk

From playrooms to the people: Moosicology launches in Berkshire Moosicology, a home education package that teaches music to small children, was launched in 2012 and created a buzz amongst families, celebrities and early childhood experts. Now Moosicology is expanding to give music classes in Newbury, starting this spring.

Moosicology’s creator Liisa Henriksson says, “There has not been anything like this for parents who want their small children, from babyhood to eight, to learn real music skills. I was going to keep Moosicology as a home product but other parents kept insisting we start classes as somewhere to take their kids. The test groups have

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O’Mahony Berkshire’s own Les Misérables star talks to Buzz about what it is like to grow up on stage.

We sat down in the drama hall at St Bartholomew’s School, Newbury where Jayne has spent most of the day rehearsing with students in preparation for their evening performance.

Jayne is currently part of the musical touring show, ‘Movies and Musicals’, along with her co-performer, West End actor John Langley and musical director Andrew Sackett. As part of the St Bartholomew’s show, Jane and John hosted workshops with 20 students to give them the opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes of a performance, “We spent five hours today doing exercises and rehearsals with the children to give them an understanding of what we have to do as they all want to go into this field. They have not had much time but they have done very well.”

Child star Jayne is no stranger to performing as a child. At eight years old she was cast as the very first young Cosette for the opening night of Les Misérables at the Barbican Theatre, London in 1985. She has now been performing professional for over 30 years.

Born and raised in Beenham, Jayne always saw musical theatre as her calling and began

taking evening classes before the open audition for Les Misérables.

Performing to a large audience did not phase Jayne, “As you get older you get nervous because you are more aware of what you are doing but as a child I was quite fearless.”

parents never pushed me; I just knew it was what I wanted to do.

You have to be serious about it and prepared to put the effort and time in, especially now as you have to be skilled in all areas such as dancing, singing, and drama because of the style of shows that are on.”

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Jayne, aged nine, as young Cosette in Les Misérables (1985) Above : Jayne and John performing with St Bart’s students in February

Jayne believes performing from a young age helped her as an adult, “It is an unusual environment to be in and the quicker you can be comfortable with it the better. My

Jayne went to Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead where she performed alongside Oscar winning actress Kate Winslet.

At 16, Jayne went to the Guild Hall School of Music & Drama for two years before returning to Les Misérables as the adult Cosette, making her the first and only actress to play both roles, “I think Les Misérables is my favourite performance to be in and “I dreamed a dream” is my favourite song to perform. From an audience’s point of view, I think it is the song they love to hear and you can tell it is what they have been waiting for when you perform it.”

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Sitting on the banks of the river Kennet, the Parish of Kintbury has a vast and varied history despite its size.

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The parish church of St Mary’s has been a constant feature of the village since the early twelfth century and is the oldest building in the village. Parts have been added over the centuries including the brick Lady Chapel in 1713 and the vestry in 1905, and work still continues today.

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