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Contents JANUARY 2020 | Vol. 25 | No. 1

5 Disjointed Ramblings

17 Education for all

8 Liz Bonnin Q&A

27 Aldworth Philharmonic

10 All hail the wassail!

29 Help save the planet!

14 Get fit with water

34 Goring Gap milestone

15 Planet-friendly reads

36 Classified

Local news and charity events

Biologist’s wisdom

Our guide to learning

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Holst highlight & poetry

Thatcham tradition

Environmental advice

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Promoting your event in Ramblings is FREE I'm pledging, right here, right now, to attempt a Dry January – that's 31 days without alcohol.

Even though I've always hated those bossy themed months.

Yes: I've changed. I turned 40 last month (in a blur of merriment) and my relationship with alcohol is basically an abusive one.

If you’re holding a charity event, fete, fair or anything of a non-commercial nature email it in by the 1st of the month prior to publication to psavage@roundandabout.co.uk

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f you didn't grow up in a family whose drinking behaviour was only really "normal" around Christmas time, this might seem alien to you.

But it's hard to break patterns – jolly ones, too – that you're soaked in. And to concede that the British way of using a depressant drug to cheer yourself up is neither logical nor sustainable. So, without being evangelical about it, I'm doing it & hope the January Blues will be lighter!

Just to keep the festive goodwill going a little longer… Goring Chamber Choir present A Wondrous Birth – Carols for an Orthodox Christmas on Saturday, 4th January, at 3pm at St Thomas’ Church in Goring. GCC presents Christmas music from an Orthodox perspective; in this calendar, Jesus is not born until 7th January. The concert includes carols in Russian and English and music by Sviridov and Izvekov. The music director is Frances Brewitt-Taylor and accompanist is Steve Bowey. Tickets £10 or £5 for FT students. Buy from Inspiration in Goring, a choir member, on the door or at www.goringchamberchoir.org.uk Goring Gap Photo Club’s winter talks, now. On 7th January Steve Rock will deliver Floating across the Pennines, taking in the surprisingly sunny scenic delights of Wigan,

Rochdale and Leeds by narrow boat. The club’s meetings take place in Goring’s Free Church Hall, starting at 8pm. All are welcome to attend; non-members £3 entry. For more about the club please visit www.goringgapphoto.co.uk

Woodcote-based British Modern Military History Society (BMMHS) go from strength to strength with capacity audiences for their first four talks. On Wednesday, 15th January, Grp Capt David Drew RAF Pilot will explore Air-to-Air refuelling during the Falklands Campaign, 198284. With the success of the talks and demand growing, BMMHS talks now take place in the larger main hall of the Woodcote Village Hall with a capacity of 100. Plenty of parking is available. Doors open 7pm with talks starting at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, with refreshments and sandwiches included. BMMHS also makes a contribution to a military charity. To reserve a seat, please email info@bmmhs.orgh

Right, history fans: 2020 is the 850th anniversary of Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket’s death, which shocked England and its king. Goring dramatises this famous medieval murder this month. TS Eliot's celebrated

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play, Murder in the Cathedral, recounting the murder of the Archbishop in 1170, will be performed at St Thomas’s church on 30th, 31st January and 1st February. Becket returns from exile having been in conflict with the king, and has to decide to give way, become Chancellor again, side with the king’s enemies or oppose him. The play is about hard choices and facing the consequences – which makes our current political landscape seem tame by comparison, no? The knights who kill him had to make their own choices and at the play’s end ask the audience to exonerate them.

Buy your tickets (£10) from Inspiration in Goring Arcade, call 01491 873341 or email nigelfountain@tiscali.co.uk

Would you like to be able to do more with your computer? The Silver Surfers meet between 10am and 12.30pm on the second and fourth Thursday of the month in the small barn at the Recreation Ground in Purley on Thames. They organise talks, group sessions, one-to-one sessions and hands-on help for issues covering Windows PCs, iPads, tablets, Word, Excel, photo editing (restoring an old photo), Microsoft Edge, using “cloud storage”, Skype and configuring Windows 10. Annual membership is £45 which covers the cost of attendance at all meetings and includes refreshments. Call Graham on 0118 941 7247 (between 10am and 4.30pm only, please!). Email club@ inspire4life.me.uk or visit www.inspire4life.me.uk

Aldworth Craft Group usually meet on the second and fourth Mondays, 10am-12noon, at Aldworth Village Hall. Please note, though, that the meeting on 13th January has been cancelled. If you're interested in joining them, contact Clare Beavis on 07879 565020 or Gill Wilding on 01635 578624 or email aacg20161@outlook.com

The Gap Art Club are a friendly bunch based in Goring. Members meet fortnightly on Wednesday afternoons. You can work on a group subject matter, or on your own art or project, sharing techniques. Take your project and materials; all levels welcome. Email thegapartclub@outlook.com, search for @gapartclub on on Facebook or visit www.thegapartclub.strikingly.com

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Which early experiences or teachers sparked your love of nature? “I grew up in France, in the mountains above Nice. My sister and I were always out in the wood near our house with our two dogs, having adventures with hedgehogs, snakes and spiders. Nature just works its magic if you plonk kids in the middle of it. At school, I was fascinated by little birds, how everything worked inside that perfect little body, which led me to biology. Then I wanted to understand how everything worked in every living system and I had a great chemistry teacher in Ireland who nurtured my passion. A good teacher will do that. I wasn’t very good at physics or maths but I loved school.”

Q. Do series such as Planet Earth, and Sir David Attenborough’s latest Seven Worlds, One Planet have an influence on how we treat our planet? “We’ve reached a tipping point in terms of our impact, and one of the things I’m most astounded by is that petrochemical companies are just seemingly carrying on as if it’s ‘business as usual’. I believe we can make a difference, but need to be aware of the facts. I think series like Planet Earth can both move and inspire people.”

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Q. Has filming Meat: A Threat To Our Planet changed your eating habits? “I already was eating less meat. The show certainly made me think again about how we treat a food that, considering its impact, should be a luxury rather than an everyday staple. I don’t eat red meat and any chicken I eat is free range, high welfare.”

Q. How do you feel about Planet Earth II’s live tour? ”It hasn’t quite sunk in that I’ll be involved.

So, to be stepping out as part of the tour and getting to see it all on a gigantic screen with a full orchestra as well... I think I’ll be quite emotional.”

Q. What is it like working with a national treasure Sir David? “I’ve met Sir David on a few occasions now, and I’ll never forget the first time I saw him about 12 years ago when he was talking at an event. I was a bit starstruck; he was my hero when I was growing up. He went from production work into inventing natural history programming with the BBC. There really is nobody else like him and I doubt there ever will be again. He’s not just a national treasure, but one for the whole world.” ● For Planet Earth II Live in Concert 2020 visit www. planetearth2live.uk and see our competitions.

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Visitors to the Nature Discovery Centre (NDC) in Thatcham are encouraged to make a lot of noise at the annual wassail on Sunday, 12th January. Mark Bosworth tells us more.

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he free family event celebrates the NDC’s community orchard and encourages a good crop of fruit for the year’s harvest.

The word “wassail” originates from the AngloSaxon “waes hael” which means “be well”.

Wassail events traditionally took place in cider-producing regions of England.

The resulting Villagers would visit their orchards armed with musical instruments or pots and cacophony was pans. The resulting cacophony was to wake the tree spirit, frighten away any to wake the evil spirits and encourage a good harvest.

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Visitors can enjoy mulled cider and sing to ensure that the tree spirit is roused from its slumbers.

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“Last year’s wassail crowd was a good size,” says community wildlife officer Jone Ayres, “with about 100 local families taking part – let’s see if we can do even better in 2020.

“It’s a great opportunity to banish the postChristmas winter blues by joining us in some boisterous traditional folk fun, to let off steam, sing, dance, eat and drink, all in the name of a good harvest for our community orchard!”

The orchard has become the NDC’s hub for folk traditions. As well as the annual wassail, the Friends of the Orchard hold other seasonal celebrations including a summer solstice picnic and the popular Apple Day when rural crafts and traditional village fete attractions abound.

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Does Mario Kart evoke fond memories in you?

Newbury and Thatcham Nintendo Club comprises a group of friendly fans who love all things Nintendo; Donkey Kong, the Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Yoshi, Animal Crossing, Luigi’s Mansion, Pokémon, Fire Emblem… ahh all those retro and modern delights! Events run about once a month in Caffe Nero, Northbrook Street, Newbury. Visit www. nintendonewbury.com for more details and let the team know what kinds of things you’d like to see/do and what games you’re interested in! All events are freeeeeee!

If you need to blow away the cobwebs this new year then how about taking part in the Woodcote 10k on

Sunday, 12th January at 10.15am? The event is limited to 600 runners, if you’re leaving it late to enter keep checking www.woodcote10k.org.uk as a notice will be posted if they are reaching the limit. Runners are advised to arrive before 9.30am to avoid congestion and parking is limited. Hot drinks will be provided before and after the race as well as a water station en route and at the finish.

Race numbers and timing chips will be distributed from the village hall. All finishers receive a medal and trophies will be awarded to winners with the presentation in the village hall at about 11.45am.

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Find your brave S

uperheroes would probably feature highly for most children if they were asked who they thought was brave.

However, bravery comes in all shapes and sizes as this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is out to prove.

The week from 3rd to 9th February invites schools, youth groups, organisations and individuals to take part with one goal to “Find Your Brave”.

Bravery is about so much more than just fighting evil villains, it can be about fighting your own enemies, sharing worries and not being afraid to ask for help. Perhaps you want to try something new or push yourself outside your comfort zone, build your self confidence, improve your selfesteem and feel good about yourself.

Wellbeing is becoming as much a part of the curriculum as maths and English. Find out how it can help you and your school

Children’s mental health charity Place2Be which provides counselling and mental health support and training in schools, says bravery is all about finding positive ways to deal with things that may be difficult, overcoming physical and mental challenges and looking after yourself.

Place2Be launched the first Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to highlight the importance of children and young people’s mental health. Now in its sixth year, they hope to encourage more people than ever to get involved and spread the word.

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Berkshire schools encouraged to enter conservation awards

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Pupil power!

chool children in Berkshire are being invited to do their bit for the environment by taking part in the 2020 Dorothy Morley Conservation Awards in honour of a pioneering campaigner.

The awards are promoted by CPRE Berkshire and recognise the two best school projects promoting environmental conservation with prizes of £1,000 and £500 on offer.

CPRE Berkshire branch secretary Gloria Keene said they were encouraged by young people’s desire to change their local environment.

She said: “By promoting this award scheme throughout the county, we hope that we can help school children feel that they can really make a difference, particularly when news about the climate change emergency might feel overwhelming.

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“We believe local action can bring big changes and look forward to hearing about pupils, teachers and parents working together on what we know will be some fantastic projects.”

Past examples of projects include tree planting and waste recycling, partnerships with organisations in towns and villages, promoting organic and local food, creating and developing school gardens and creating and maintaining wildlife friendly community areas.

The award reflects the work of Dorothy Morley who died in 1995 and was a strong campaigner on environmental issues. In addition to the £1,000 first prize and £500 for the runner up, all shortlisted schools are invited to display information about their project at CPRE Berkshire’s July presentation event.

The deadline for schools to register their interest is 31st January. For more information contact Gloria on 0118 930 6756 or email cpreberkshire@ btopenworld.com

Last year, Place2Be worked with 639 schools in England, Scotland and Wales, reaching 364,080 children and young people. In the same year, more than 300 schools took part in Mental Health Champions programmes, equipping school leaders, teachers and staff with the skills and confidence to support pupils’ mental health. Over 1,600 child counsellors took part in training on various levels, building an ever-growing number who specialise in working with children and young people.

dance, run, swim, jump or walk, it’s a great way to deal with negative thoughts and feelings.

The Mental Health Foundation offers The 5 Ways to Wellbeing, a set of actions which have been proven to improve wellbeing, offering a starting point for schools.

Lifelong learning is the way to keep the brain healthy, the sense of achievement from learning something new can be great for your mood, or try a quiz or a new skill.

Connect

Be mindful Take time to check in with your thoughts and feelings, you may notice things you’ve missed, try a yoga session or mindfulness, breathing techniques can be a real help especially at exam time.

Keep learning

Give to others

Get to know your classmates, it’s a great support network, get together over activities or just tea and a chat.

Helping others can help reduce your own stress, improve your own emotional wellbeing and even benefit your physical health.

Get active

● To find out more about how these charities can help you or your school, visit www. childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk and www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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Oratory Preparatory School, RG8 7QA, 0118 984 4511

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Abingdon Preparatory School, OX13 5NX, 01865 391570

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Brightwell cum Sotwell C of E Primary School, OX10 0QH, 01491 837024

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Oxford Science Studies Ltd, OX4 1BD, 01865 240637

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Hemdean House school, RG4 7SD, 01189 472590

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Herries Preparatory School, SL6 9BD, 01628 483350

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Caversham Preparatory School, RG4 8JZ, 0118 947 8684

www.oratoryprep.co.uk/ www.abingdon.org.uk/prep/ www.brightwell.oxon.sch.uk/ https://www.oxss.co.uk/ www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk/ www.herries.org.uk www.cavershamschool.com

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Summer Fields School, OX2 7EN, 01865 459204

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Little Ducklings Day Nursery, RG5 3NA, 0118 430 2822

www.summerfields.com

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Newbury College, RG14 7TD, 01635 845000

www.newbury-college.ac.uk

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Abingdon & Witney College, OX14 1GG, 01235 555585

www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk

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Abingdon & Witney College, OX28 6NE, 01993 703464

www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk

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Cranford House School, OX10 9HT, 01491 651218

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Moulsford Boys Prep School, OX10 9HR, 01491 651438

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Chandlings, OX1 5ND, 01865 730771

www.littleducklingsdaycare.co.uk

www.cranfordhouse.net www.moulsford.com www.chandlings.org.uk

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Puddleduck Nursery, OX10 8BA, 01491 839815

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St. Gabriel’s, RG20 9BD, 01635 555680

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The Manor Preparatory School, OX13 6LN, 01235 858462

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Marlborough College Summer School, SN8 1PA, 01672 892388

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Our Lady's Abingdon School, OX14 3PS, 01235 524658

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Queen Anne’s School, RG4 6DX, 0118 918 7333

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St. Laurence C of E School, OX10 7DX, 01865 858270

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Buckland Church of England Primary School, SN7 8RB, 01367 870236

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ARCh Oxfordshire, OX26 6AA, 01869 320380

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Checkendon Church of England Primary School, RG8 0SR, 01491 680693

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Kingham Hill School, OX7 6TH, 01608 658658

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NTC – School De Droomtorens, OX1 4NA

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The Downs School, RG20 6AD, 01635 270000

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Horris Hill, RG20 9DJ, 01635 40594

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Pangbourne College, RG8 8LA, 0118 984 2101

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St John's Beaumont Preparatory Boys, SL4 2JN, 01784 432428

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Little Roos Marlow, SL7 1JW, 01628 476672

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Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, RG4 9LN, 0118 972 1500

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Mary Hare Primary School, RG19 8XA, 01635 244215

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Mary Hare Secondary School, RG14 3BQ, 01635 244215

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Dragon School, OX2 6SS, 01865 315400

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Practical Philosophy Berkshire, RG1 4HJ, 01628 947 848

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Practical Philosophy Berkshire, SL6 6JE, 01628 947 848

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Progressive Technology Ltd, RG14 5TS, 01635 500480

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Kingswood School, BA1 5RG, 01225 734210

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Master Builders Club, info@masterbuildersclub.co.uk

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Keep Dreaming by Bethan Hopton

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ethan’s entry charmed us for the way she showed how small random acts of kindness can make all the difference, often in the most unexpected ways and how dreams can come true Sam was cycling down a hill when all of a sudden… ”STOP”. He looked behind him and saw an elderly man next to a road. “Little boy” he croaked “can you be a dear and help me across the road?” Sam flinched at the word “little” but he couldn’t help stopping his bike and going over to help the man.

He checked the road to see if there was any traffic.

He was used to checking the road as he was twelve.

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and they were barely quarter of the way across the road!

Sam sighed as he thought of the football match he had intended to watch when he got home from school. It would be starting any minute!

“Did you have a good day at school?” the man asked in a suspiciously high voice. ”I guess,” murmured Sam. Eventually, they got to the end of the road. “Bye,” Sam said and began to climb onto his bike. “Bye,” the old man called after him.

When he got home, Sam slumped onto the sofa and switched on the television. He groaned as he looked at the time. He had missed a whole half an hour of the game. “Mum” he called ”can I have a drink?” ”Sure” she answered.

The next day at school started normally. Sam met his friends outside the gates and cast a cheeky grin at Ffion, his girlfriend who was d

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standing outside the assembly hall when he got in.

Everybody was sat down when the head teacher entered. ”So,” she said, “we have a special guest today and I’ll let them introduce themselves.”

She walked off the stage and an elderly man walked on. Sam instantly realised that the man was the same man that he had helped yesterday and smiled at him. “Hello,” the man said, peeling off a mask, “I am Harry Kane.”

Sam stared at Harry and gasped. He recognised him! “You will be pleased to know that I have chosen Sam Jeffers to be my mascot at our next game because of his kindness to elderlies.

I disguised myself as an elderly man yesterday, waiting for someone to help me. Many people ignored me but Sam helped me even though he didn’t seem to particularly want to.”

Beeep! Sam’s alarm clock was beeping. ”Are you awake?” his mum called from downstairs. “Yes” Sam shouted back.

He quickly got changed in the uniform that Harry had told him to wear and jumped in the car. They got to the stadium early so that Harry could go over things with him.

Sam gasped “It’s amazing!” “I know” whispered Harry “Good luck!”

Turning over a new leaf by Elijah Mayers

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lijah’s use of description, painting pictures through words made it easy to visualise the story he was telling and again showed the value of being kind and thinking of others Sam was cycling down the hill when all of a sudden, his mother appeared by the roadside with her hands firmly placed on her hips. He knew straight away that something was very wrong. Sam got off the bike and walked sheepishly with his head down towards his mum.

Sam’s mother Simone was a stout overweight woman who always wore clothes two sizes too small. Her face was as round and pale as the moon.

Her eyes were cold and blue like the sea. Her black hair was long and thin like liquorice running down to her waist. Simone in her high-pitched voice shrieked at Sam to “Get in the house!!!”.

Sam made his way into the house and went straight into the living-room. The house was a mess and Dad lay spread out on the sofa fast asleep. Sam’s dad was a skinny man with a potbelly who loved to wear string-vests. He had thick Ginger hair covering his entire body, making him look like an orangutan. As he slept, Sam’s dad snored. In fact, he snored so loudly that the glass of water on the table next to him shook and eventually fell on the floor.

Ever since Sam’s dad had been sacked for stealing a pair of pink pyjamas from the warehouse where he worked, all he did was lay around the house snoring like a tractor.

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followed Sam into the living-room and scream at him “What have you done!!!”. Simone went on to explain that the Headmaster’s office had called her, and they wanted a meeting tomorrow.

“I can’t miss work and your dad is useless, so your grandad will have to go with you,” Simone yelled.

A wave of fear spread over Sam and that night, he had a horrible nightmare about being told off by the Headmaster.

The next day, the doorbell rang as Sam was getting dressed for school. It was his grandad Jonas wearing a bright green suit and a blue tie shimmering in the sun. Sam sighed and let him in.

Later at school, the Headmaster’s secretary told them to wait in the Headmaster’s office. Sam was so worried that he started to feel nauseous.

A moment later, a tall skinny man entered the room and introduced himself as Mr Pearce the Headmaster.

Mr Pearce explained that in the past, Sam had been in trouble a lot of times for bullying. Sam was known for Kicking, punching and pushing the smaller pupils in the school. Recently, Sam has changed his behaviour and now actually helps the other pupils when they hurt themselves. Mr Pearce went on to say how pleased he was that Sam had turned over a new leaf and made himself a better person. Sam nearly fell off his chair when Mr Pearce told him they had awarded him a commendation.

When Sam got home, he showed Simone the commendation and she was so pleased that she nearly fainted.

From that day on, Sam’s mum stopped shrieking at him and started praising him instead.

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Calling all singers – ever wanted to get under the skin of Vaughan Williams’ Sea Symphony? Benson Choral Society have a workshop on Saturday, 25th January, 10am4.30pm at the Oratory School in Woodcote. It’s part of prep for the concert in March, but guests will get a warm welcome. Soloists from the Royal Welsh College of Music will be there along with accompanist Anita D’Attellis, and musical director Chris Walker who led an acclaimed performance in 2010 is in charge. £20 will get you in, including a loan score, tea and coffee, and it's another £6 gets you a hot lunch. Book at www.bensonchoralsociety. org.uk or call Stephanie on 01865 407395.

Do you like to play chess? A local appeal for all interested in like-minded players has had a solid start!

Now the new club – Watlington and South Oxfordshire – is securely based and playing in the West Room in Old School Place, every Thursday from 7.30pm. Organiser Tim Horton says: “We've members who have not played since school, some who have played the odd game on the internet and accompanied young people who want to test their brain cells in a supportive place! We are the only club for 10 miles registered with the English Chess Federation. Please email timhorton1664@gmail.com

Beat the January blues at Aldworth Saturday Market with the special Brucie bonus of half-price refreshments!

Freshly brewed teas, coffees, hot chocolate and biscuits will be on sale at the tea bar for only 50p every Saturday morning in January. Pick up fresh fruit and veg or buy a book for only 25p at the second-hand stall. You can also buy homemade cakes, sweets, bread and Fairtrade groceries and there’s a friendly place to sit and chat at this volunteerrun community gem. 9.30am to midday every Saturday at Aldworth Village Hall, Bell Lane, RG8 9SE. The hall has safe off-road parking for cars and cycles plus disabled access.

Please call 01635 578090 for further information.

The chances are you’re beginning to think about taking down the decs for another year . Help is at hand from South Oxfordshire District Council. If you’re a garden waste customer put it out next to your brown bin on your collection day week from 13th January. If not drop it off at one of the following collection points by Saturday 11th – Brightwell, Root One; Nuneham Courtenay – Notcutts Garden Centre; by Sunday 12th - Nuneham Courtenay, village hall car park; by Monday 13th - Ewelme car park next to the recreation area on Common Road and by Wednesday 15th - Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe, Rec car park, Chalk Hill; Goring, Gardiner Rec, Rectory Garden; South Stoke, near rec. For a full list of drop off places visit www.southoxon.gov.uk/services-and-advice/

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Monika Bulmer of the orchestra says: “The concerts will take place in the Great Hall of the University of Reading, where Holst once infamously fell off the conducting podium during his time as a guest lecturer. Holst’s iconic music, which includes the well-known Mars – the Bringer of War, and Jupiter – the Bringer of Jollity, will be preceded by the equally famous depiction of sunrise from Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra.”

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If we each make small changes to our lives we can collectively make a huge impact to protect our planet for future generations.

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ere we are, at the dawn of a new year, a new decade. Recent news has delivered bleak news. We all know – thanks to Greta Thunberg et al – our species must take action now to mitigate the damage wreaked upon our planet. We believe positivity is the only way toward change so consider these tips inspirational rather than guiltinducing. Some might seem like common sense (especially to those who’ve always been frugal) but together we can make a huge difference.

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Scientists have found billions more trees could remove two thirds of all the carbon dioxide created by humans. The Woodland Trust is working hard to protect the 1,064 ancient woods threatened by development in the UK. Buy saplings to plant yourself or donate at www.woodlandtrust.org. uk. Also plant bee-friendly plants and wildflowers.

Aim to use only naturally derived products and fertilisers and keep lawns real rather than paving.

Your council cares!

Garden compost bins will reduce your household waste. Ensure you utilise food waste, green waste and recycling schemes in your area – they vary greatly but all local authorities are under pressure to hit targets so you might be surprised. Do check online what can and can’t be recycled to reduce landfill, e.g. Christmas trees. Reusing, and buying

less packaging in the first place is still the best way to lessen your carbon footprint.

Monitor and aim to reduce your levels over time.

Shower power

Just 2.5% of the world’s water is freshwater (the rest being saltwater) and most of it is frozen or deep underground so we can’t afford to waste a drop. According to the Environment Agency, we could run short of water within the next 25 years.

We’re not asking you to be stinky, but shortening your shower will save 10 litres per minute. Look for a water-saving shower head. An average fiveminute shower uses 40% less water than a bath.

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Feeling flush

Using the small button on your loo saves half the water. Or fit a low-cost water saver in your cistern.

Perhaps surprisingly, dishwashers use far less water and energy than washing up. Run taps slowly & less frequently and get a water butt if you can.

Home heating

Turn radiators off or down in less-used or unused rooms. It sounds obvious but popping a jumper on or snuggling under a warmer duvet might mean you don’t need the heating on. Turning down your thermostat by just one degree can save up to £80 a year. Home boiler heating is responsible for nearly 20% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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You can save electricity – and about £30 a year off your energy bills – just by remembering not to leave your appliances on standby (and more by unplugging). Don’t leave devices charging unnecessarily. Switch to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs and save about £40 per year.

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Switch to renewable electricity and green gas at home and reduce your carbon footprint and bills. Leading providers include Bulb, Octopus Energy and Ecotricity.

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Web wise

Forget the big search engines and instead switch to Ecosia which commits 80% of its profits to supporting reforestation projects. To date, it’s helped to plant more than 70 million trees.

Shopping savvy

Shop responsibly to significantly reduce your output. And “punish” big supermarkets for their inaction! Look for local suppliers of milk, bread, fruit and veg, meat, dairy and more. Buy products made or grown in the UK, less wrapped, such as loose veg. Sign up to Freegle and for clothing, join the kids & buy vintage on apps such as Depop.

Waste not

Switch to a disposable safety razor, a bamboo toothbrush, planet-friendly deodorant, bamboo loo roll, soap bars or refillable shampoo and shower gel. Plus Mooncup for women. More zerowaste shops and pop-ups are appearing across the UK: we will keep bringing you news of these locally.

Cleaning up

There are great eco dishwasher and washing machine aids, from brands such as Ecoleaf to soap nuts, household cleaner such as Koh, refillable detergent and more (try Splosh or Smol) and plasticfree cloths and scourers (Ecococonut or Loofah).

Avoid palm oil

Research by Rainforest Rescue shows the equivalent of 300 football fields are destroyed every hour to produce palm oil, which can be found in close to 50% of the packaged products. Visit www.wwf.org.uk for a list of ingredients to avoid.

Drinking problem

Invest in a reusable cup (from R Cup or Stojo) or bottle (Klean Kanteen /Jedz / One Green Bottle).

Food for thought

Every year in the UK we throw away £13 billion worth of food (an average of £500). See our monthly Ramblings for a wealth of gardening clubs to grow your own or share the fruits of others’ labours in various swap sales in your community.

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From BBC Studios and the acclaimed BBC Natural History unit behind Blue Planet II and Dynasties, this UK & Ireland arena tour is a must-see experience.

Hosted by Liz Bonnin and featuring music by Hans Zimmer performed by the City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, audiences can enjoy sensational footage from the BAFTA and EMMY® award winning BBC series. The show brings you closer to the planet’s spellbinding animals, landscapes and wildlife dramas than ever before. The arena tour runs from 26th March to 4th April and our two lucky winners can choose between London or Birmingham shows. Enter as above & visit www.planetearth2live.uk for more info about the show or to book.

Win! A luxurious Sonoma Indulge spa day for two at Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa in Hampshire

Surrounded by stunning parkland, Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa is a privately owned hotel, spa and golf club. Awarded the prestigious ‘5 Bubbles’ by the Good Spa Guide, the hotel’s spa is a light, uplifting space with heavenly treatments and a menu designed to leave you feeling relaxed and revitalised. One lucky reader will win a luxury Spa Day for two worth £250.

The winner and guest will enjoy a welcome smoothie or hot drink, light breakfast, delicious Bento style lunch or classic afternoon tea, plus 55-minute treatment per person and full use of the spa facilities. Enter as above or, for more information or to book, visit www.donningtonvalley.co.uk

Win! Dinner, bed & breakfast for two at The French Horn in Sonning on the banks of The Thames

Alongside the bridge in the busy village of Sonning, The French Horn (originally a coaching inn) has been run by the Emmanuel family since 1972, with a focus on excellent food and service. It has a reputation as one of the area’s finest restaurants with comfortable rooms. Head chef Josiane Diaga and her team use the best seasonal produce to create delicious classical meals, allowing flavours to speak for themselves. There’s an extensive wine cellar to complement the fine food. Our winner can stay with a guest, enjoying dinner and breakfast (excl drinks, dates subject to availability).

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I'm sharing a cracker joke with you from my esteemed colleague Johnny... Q) Why did the tree need to take a nap? (A) For rest! There’s lots to keep you busy in January courtesy of West Berkshire Countryside Society.

The active conservation group has activities including: scrub clearance around Grove Pit Common, Leckhampstead on Tuesday, 7th January, from 10am; heathland management in Bucklebury Common on Sunday, 12th January, 10.30am to 1pm; coppicing to refresh the hazel stools at Holt Lodge Farm, Kintbury on Tuesday, 21st January, from 10am; and ride widening in Redhill Wood on Tuesday, 28th January, from 10am. Visit www.westberkscountryside.org.uk

Volunteers and staff from Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale celebrated 80 years of service to the local community at a ceremony recently. Citizens Advice was founded on 4th September 1939, the day after World War II was declared, to help people deal with the impact of war. Eighty years on, the issues may have changed, but the core values of Citizens Advice remain the same: to provide free, confidential and impartial advice to everyone everywhere. Last year, Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale, an independent charity, helped 11,999 people. Volunteers are always needed. Call Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale on 01235 550553 or email recruitment@osavcab.org.uk

Panto season romps on, including St Mary's Players' Aladdin written by Eddy Hildred. It's the 20th year the group have been doing the pantomime and have from the beginning always written or (made up) their own scripts – all very homegrown! All profits are split between the village (church, hall, anyone in need) and charities such as Hands Around The World, Great Ormond Street and Sue Ryder. . There's a fully stocked licensed bar with snacks, sweet throwing, live music and nothing goes according to plan! Shows take place at Ipsden Village Hall, OX10 6AG on Thursday, 23rd January at 7.30pm (all tickets £2), Friday 24th at 7.30pm (all tickets £5) and Saturday 25th at 2.30pm (adults £5, under-16s and concessions £2.50) and 7.30pm (all tickets £5). Tickets from www.ticketsource. co.uk/ipsden/e-kyrgvr or from Shirley at Ipsden Stores.

Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society (Oxon, Berks, Bucks) will hold their next talk on Saturday, 11th January, 2pm at the Oakwood Centre in Woodley (RG5 4JZ) This highlight is entitled Bolton’s Egypt: The Making of a Museum and is given by Ian Trumble. Bolton Museum’s new Egyptian display is one of the UK’s largest and best Ancient Egyptian collections from its original foundation by a mill owner’s daughter in 1884. Visit www.tvaes.org.uk

Well that's all for now – wishing you all a joyful January and hope to see you all here next month!

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