A LOT OF FUN FOR OLLIE’S SAKE

WITNESS APPEAL: A teeanger was attacked as he walked through Woodley precinct on Saturday night Picture: Vivienne Johnson Teenager assaulted as he walked home

By EMMA MERCHANT emerchant@wokingham.today

THERE was music, games, activities and stalls to keep everyone amused on Sunday.

And with an aerialist, and circus skills for children to try out, it was the sort of afternoon Ollie Young would have loved.

The grounds of Reddam House School were filled with the sounds of families enjoying themselves at the annual Ollie Young Foundation fun day.

The Sindlesham school, previously known as Bearwood College, was a new venue for the charity.

Sarah Simpson, Ollie’s mother, and founder of the Ollie Young Foundation, said of this year’s event: “It went really well.

“People liked the new venue, and the atmosphere was just lovely.

“The band was great, and the stall holders were amazing.

“It was slightly less busy this year, but we think that may have been down to the weather, as it was very hot, and we all struggled a bit in the heat.

“But it was such a lovely day, and we’re so delighted to be back.

The Ollie Young Foundation’s annual summer fun day exists to raise funds for research into finding prevention and cure for children’s brain tumours.

Ollie was five when he and his family learned that he had a childhood brain tumour, and that nothing that could be done to save him.

When he died in 2012, just before his sixth birthday, his parents, Sarah Simpson and Simon Young set up the foundation in his memory, determined to help other children and their families.

The charity is run by volunteers, and this year celebrates its tenth birthday.

“ I’m so grateful and delighted with how the committee and the volunteers came together for the fun day,” continued Ms Simpson.

“They did an amazing job, and

everything went smoothly.

“I’m so proud of them, they made the day special.

“We don’t know yet how much was raised, but it will have been worth it whatever the amount.

“People turned out, and they turned out for Ollie.” n For information about The Ollie Young Foundation log on to: www. ollieyoungfoundation.org

MEMBERS of a local amateur dramatics group will be thinking of Christmas when they get together next week.

CATS, aka the Crowthorne Amateur Theatrical Society, is to perform The Sleeping Beauty and needs a cast.

On Wednesday, August 24, members will gather in Crowthorne Parish Hall to audition for the show, which will be performed later this year.

While the event is aimed at members, the group will welcome applications from those who aren’t yet involved with the am dram company.

The event starts at 7.30pm, and the parish hall is in Heath Hill Road South. n For more information, log on to: catscrowthorne. com A TEENAGER was assaulted as he made his way home from a night out in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery, which took place in the Crockhamwell Road shopping parade in Woodley.

The incident took place between 3am and 4am on Saturday, August 13. The 18-year-old got out of a taxi next to The Chequers pub, close to the pagoda.

He then walked through the precinct, and was near the alleyway next to Iceland on Crockhamwell Road when he was attacked from behind by three people.

The gang punched their victim to the ground and then kicked him.

He was then dragged into the alleyway and the offenders continued to assault him before taking his phone, wallet and some clothing.

The victim received some bruising and a minor head injury. He attended hospital to be checked over but has since been discharged.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Naomi Padgett, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this robbery.

“At this time we do not have a description of the offenders, but we are aware that there are number of flats near to the precinct of shops so we would ask anyone who may have information to please call 101 quoting reference 43220361149.

“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”