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Loud and Proud I'm not sure what's happening to me in middle-age but I'm becoming a bit shouty. A bit, y'know, emotional. Easily excited. Loud. This was perhaps most apparent to me (and those around me) at the British Grand Prix last weekend. I have always loved F1. My Dad loved it, my husband loves it, and guess what ... so do the boys. So as a mega treat this year, we all went to Silverstone. I can't describe the joy when they each got their tickets, they were truly magic moments. Anyway, after a crack of dawn start and a pilgrimage up the M40 with a load of other petrolheads, we arrived at motor racing Mecca and took our places in the scorching sun. After various side-shows including an incredible display by the Red Arrows ... the main event. Followers of F1 will know what I am about to say next but to cut a long story short, Hamiliton (that's our boy) was kindly spun off by rival Raikkonen (not our boy) within about 10 seconds of the start of the race. So within about 20 seconds, he had gone from first place to second to last - in front of his home crowd. This is when I discovered my volume control issue. There were gasps, there was disbelief, there was head-clasping and there was this loud woman shouting "No, no, NOOO!" Whilst many remained quietly aggitated, staring at the screen for more information, she continued to wail and protest, loudly. Eventually, I recognised my own voice and tried to turn it down a bit, but then despair turned to rapture as (to cut another long story short) over the course of the race, Hamilton carved his way through the pack into second place! "Yes, Lewis, YESSS!" said the woman. Very loudly. Lots of times. I would usually describe myself as quite well mannered and a little reserved (until wine has been taken) but it seems sporting events are getting under my skin. Last night was England 'v' Croatia. I was hoping to write a different editorial today, full of joy and expectation - alas, no. But the noisy woman was here again. She was happy, then sad, then really sad - and everyone knew it. "Mum, you scared me!"

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said my youngest after we conceded the second goal. I'm scaring myself too love, with my new found passion for sport. Tonight I am going to St Crispins to see a very good friend's son play Danny in Grease. I've been excited about this for months, singing "You're the one that I want" and "Greased Lightnin'" round the house and by my own admission, I'm pretty good. I could be Danny (not coy enough for Sandy). Anyway, I'm just hoping that the loud woman doesn't come out to play tonight. I shall chain myself to the seat and try to not to embarrass my children and jeopardise my friendship. Perhaps this all harks back to my missed vocation as a rock star. There's a shouty extrovert in me desperate to be the centre of attention. Instead I work from home, mostly alone ... ah, it's starting to make sense. Actually, this somewhat relates to a conversation I had yesterday with a friend about opportunities. She has a passion for history; in fact, I would say she is the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable historian I know. Turns out, as a child, she had the 4 volumes of Winston Churchill's "A History of the English-Speaking People" in her bedroom, and in the days before the internet and mobile phones, she read them many times. My middle son is a beautiful pianist - would he be that, had we not been given a piano 10 years ago? I highly doubt it. In fact, Lewis Hamilton (the most successful British driver of all time) was bought a go-kart at the age of 6 ... So my friend and I concluded that in order to find "your thing" you must be exposed to the right "thing", ideally early in life. And as one doesn't know what one's thing is until one finds it, one must try as many things as possible. And perhaps by doing so, you can avoid being frustrated and shouty in middle-age. Although obviously, my thing is making magazines and writing frivolous editorials. Happy August to you.

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Summer Fun! If spending precious time with your family is top of your list this summer or catching up with your friends you haven’t seen for ages or even somewhere you can be a big kid again – then this is the place to be! We have been busy bees behind the scenes planning our 4th Summer Fun Day to bring you a break from the norm. Our Fun Day is about creating memories that you’ll treasure forever. Sadly, that is all we have left of Ollie, memories that we wish we could still be making and photo’s that we wish we could still be taking. Ollie was just 5 when he passed away. Within 10 days of seeing signs that Ollie wasn’t right, 3 visits to the doctor and him saying "I have a dizzy head" he was unable to walk. 12 weeks later and the day before his 6th birthday Ollie passed away peaceful at Helen & Douglas House. Since then the Ollie Young Foundation (OYF) raises money in his name to fund research in to brain tumours in children at Portsmouth’s Cellular & Molecular Neuro-Oncology research Centre. We also support CLIC Sargent and Helen & Douglas House as both these charities are what got us through the most difficult time in our lives and without these we wouldn’t have the happy memories or the photos of Ollie’s little journey. Both Helen & Douglas House and Clic Sargent, along with the some of our PhD students form Portsmouth University will be there on the day, so you can have a chat and find out what these organisations do and where the money raised is being used to make a difference. With a lot of our stalls this year run by volunteers, "Olliette’s" you can be happy in the knowledge that the money you spend on these stalls will go directly to the charity and those it supports. We will be using a token system again this year for all OYF games and activities and these can be brought at the OYF stall. This includes our very own "Olliestacle course", Creation Station, Reeves Rangers with their ‘beat the keeper’ and our own licensed bar and cakes too. There’s plenty to keep all ages entertained including: face-painting, henna-art, cheeky seaside themed photo board (be sure to send us your pics!), Sam the Train, Inflatables, Zorbs, Archery, Laser Tag, Pop up golf, free kids play area – conveniently next to the bar area, and we may even have a little surprise from a galaxy far, far away! We’ve food and tasty treats to tantalise your taste buds, Tanya from "A Bit of a Do Caterers" is back hosting the BBQ along with Darren from "Little Reds Pizza" with his delicious handmade pizzas and a welcome addition this year to Vegan Blue. We’re extremely grateful to Jason from Berkshire Events for his continued support of the OYF. On the day he’ll introduce our arena acts, currently including the very talented Pauly Zarb, Platform YP Performing Arts School, magnificent martial arts from Matt Fiddes and Lynette Stephenson Academy of Dance. Jason will also be keeping us entertained (in the sunshine – we’ve booked that too!) with the latest tunes and there may be chance for some audience participation too! The Berkshire Break

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Thames Hospice is a charity providing expert care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. A vital part of our work is also supporting their families and carers. Our highly skilled team works with the patient and their loved ones to care for their physical, social and psychological needs. Our services include therapy, nursing and medical care, as well as practical and emotional support in our Hospice at Windsor and in patients' homes. It costs £8million every year to keep our Hospice running. We rely on 70% of our income from charitable donations, which enables us to provide our services free of charge, 365 days a year, to the people who need us.

Our services Our team of Nurses, Doctors and Therapists, assisted by Health Care Assistants, provide expert nursing and medical care to our patients. We care for patients at home or in our Inpatient and Day Therapy Units - providing the right level of care when and where it is needed. We provide respite, help relieve pain and manage symptoms while ensuring we give the best emotional, practical and spiritual support to our patients and their families. We also offer a wide range of therapies to support our patients and their families’ physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. We also provide a 24-hour palliative and end-of-life care telephone service to give advice to local people in the last 12 months of life and their families, as well as healthcare professionals who need guidance and support on delivering palliative care. The specialist team is available 24/7, 365 days a year, to provide guidance on symptom control, practical advice and emotional support. If you would like to make a donation, access our services or volunteer, please visit our website at www.thameshospice.org.uk

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Wokingham Art Society 63rd Annual Summer Exhibition and sale of paintings, ceramics, glass and jewellery. On site parking and refreshments. Details p17

St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham RG41 1EH

10am – 5pm

Free

www.wokingham artsociety.org.uk

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Woodley Photographic Club, a varied programme of events including guest speakers and competitions.

The Oakwood Centre, Headley Rd, Woodley

7.4510.15pm

www.woodley photo.co.uk

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Free tea or coffee, Age Concern, relaxation after a hectic day.

Twyford Adult Day Centre 3-4.30pm

Free

0118 934 4040

Tue / Thu

Charity Knit ‘n’ Natter, making knitted & crocheted toys for sale at the Extravaganza and next year’s carnival for the Woodley Foodbank!

Woodley Wool, 106 Loddon Bridge Rd, Woodley, RG5 4AW

10am – 12 noon

Free, inc 07866 903 995 refreshments woodleywool@ outlook.com

Wed

Winnersh Brushstrokes Art Group, No demo’s, no bossy committee, just friendly help as we learn from each other.

St Mary the Virgin Church Hall, Church Cl, Winnersh

12 – 4pm

£5

Thu

Wokingham & East Berkshire Camera Club, all abilities, new members welcome.

The Cornerstone, Wokingham

8pm – 10pm £2

www.webcc.org.uk

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Wokingham Short Mat Bowls Club, new members welcome at this friendly club, flat shoes required.

Wokingham Youth Centre, Wokingham

6.45-9.30pm

0118 942 0467

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Meditation, take time to relax, reduce stress, tiredness and revitalise with a guided meditation.

The Bradbury Centre, Rose St, Wokingham

9.30 – 11am

Donation

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Sunny Saturdays: Trinity Concert Band, enterainment from Berkshire’s premier symphonic wind band.

With the market, Wokingham Town Centre

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Free

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Lunchtime Concert, Jessica Gale, piano, includes a buffet St Eligius Community Ch, lunch. Please pre-book. rita_le_var@ntlworld.com Arborfield Green, RG2 9NB

12.30pm

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01252 372 320

2nd Thu

Woodley Townswomen’s Guild Meeting, talk on Bletchley Park.

Chapel Hall, Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley.

7.45 – 9.45pm

Visitors £3 0118 969 8846

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Ramblers 10 mile walk, Walter's Wellingtonias, Eversley and a happy well trodden path. Bring a packed lunch and please call if meeting at the walk start.

NT car park, Wellingtonia Ave, Crowthorne SU813635

10am

Free

6th Mon

California Gardeners’ Club, ‘Horticulture Developments to Cope with Changes in Climate’ by Ray Broughton.

California Ratepayers Hall, Finch. Rd RG40 3RL

8pm

Visitors £2 www.california gardenersclub.co.uk

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Sunny Saturdays, Marisa Rodriguez and Jack Craig. Funk and soul and stripped down acoustic sets

With the market, Wokingham Town Centre

11am

Free

www.love wokingham.co.uk

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Family Fun Day, Ollie Young Foundation, fun for all the family see p5 for full details.

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www.ollieyoung foundation.org

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Ramblers 6 mile walk, a pleasant summer walk over Finchampstead and down to the Blackwater lake and nature reserves.

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Unstoppable! Bootcamp Live Event, see p13 for full details.

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21st Tue

Wokingham Art Society, paint demonstration by Max Hale on ‘Figures’ (not portrait) using Oils.

Methodist Church, Rose Street, Wokingham

7.30 – 9.30pm

Visitors £4 www.wokingham artsociety.org.uk

23rd Thu

National Health Service Retirement Fellowship, all previous employees of the NHS welcome.

St Barnabas Church Hall, Elm Rd, Reading RG6 5TS

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Wokingham Festival, event showcasing high quality food, world famous beer, Live Music and top local restaurants ith entertainment, offers and more.

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25th Sat

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With the market, Wokingham Town Centre

11am

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Ramblers 6.2 mile walk, A flat watery walk with the SU786716 CP of the chance of spotting damsel flies and maybe a kingfisher, in Wheelwright's Arms if Hurst, along the Loddon and around Dinton Pastures. using the pub. RG10 0TR.

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30th Tue

BHF Heartstart Course, Learn essential life saving skills on this fun but informative course. Booking via website essential.

Rose Room, Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS

7pm 9:30pm

Free

www.heartstart swallowfield.co.uk

6th Oct

Come and Sing Day, Twyford Singers, featuring John Rutter’s Requiem, directed by Helen Styles. See p17

Christ Church, 78 Crockamwell Rd, RG5 3LA

£18

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around the streets of St Ives, with which he has had a long association. The Cornish coastal scene is still a feature of his work, together with local scenes along the Thames. In the last 10 years however, he has branched out into more expressive work, which he produces from his experience and imagination in his garden studio. Ted has held many solo exhibitions in Henley, Reading and London. He is a regular exhibitor with the Henley Guild and other local venues. He has a permanent exhibition of some 20 paintings at the Twyford Health Centre, enjoyed by patients and staff and raises money for medical equipment. See website - tedhallettart.co.uk or artgallery.co.uk For further information or commissions, contact: Ted Hallett, Claycroft Studio, Longfield Rd, Twyford, RG10 9AT. Tel: 0118 934 1319 or Mobile: 07776 485595, Email: ted.hallett@gmail.com

Wokingham Art Society - 63 Years of Art ! This year the Wokingham Art Society will hold their 63rd Annual Summer Exhibition and Sale of paintings, ceramics, jewellery and cards from July 21st – August 4th. Venue: St. Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road, Wokingham RG41 1EH, where approximately 100 local artists will exhibit their work, during the 2 weeks. There is also a “Young Artist” corner where children can create their own ”masterpieces” to either take home or have on display, leaving you in peace to have a wander around the exhibition. This now well established event first took place 63 years ago, in 1956. when a few local artists showed their pictures in the forecourt of the then Wokingham Library – Montague House, which is now Prezzo’s restaurant in Broad Street. This exhibition was a tremendous success and, ever since, the two-week Annual Summer Exhibition remains the Society’s main event, retaining its motto: “Buy and Take Home an Original Work of Art”. This, by the way, is quite a unique feature, as visitors can buy and take home an original work of art which is then replaced straight away with another original piece. This way the exhibition is constantly showing a different display. The Society now boasts a membership of approximately 200 local artists, of which well over 100 are exhibiting members. Open daily from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Late night opening Thursdays until 8:00 pm. Admission free. Car parking and refreshments available. Disabled access. For further information, visit their website: www. wokinghamartsociety.org.uk

Children & Youth Worker Churches in Twyford, Ruscombe and Hurst have combined to appoint a Children and Families Worker who will support and encourage youngsters throughout all three parishes. The role has been taken up by Ele Buckley, who lives in Charvil and has been worshipping at St Mary’s in Twyford since 2011 when she and husband Steven moved to Twyford from West Acton. Born in Cornwall, Ele gained a degree in English at Cambridge University and later met her husband when they both worked for Christian Aid in London. Since moving to the area she has been part of a team running the Trailblazers and Explorers groups for young members of the congregation at St. Mary’s on Sundays. She has also been working as a fund-raiser at the Reading-based charity Launchpad for the past six years. Through her role in Launchpad Ele has become a well-known visitor to schools in the area, including Reading’s Leighton Park and Caversham Primary and also the Piggott and Colleton schools in Twyford. Community fund-raising has seen her become involved with bodies such as the Women’s Institute in Henley. Her work organising local events for Launchpad included the annual carol service at Reading Minster and the Big Sleep Out at Queen Anne’s School in Caversham.

Come and Sing Saturday 6th October, 78 Crockhamwell Rd, Woodley RG5 3LA Twyford Singers invite you to join them for a Come and Sing day on Saturday 6th October. The Day will be led by Musical Director Helen Styles and features John Rutter’s Requiem. Tickets are available at a special price of £18, or £15 for bookings of 10+, if booked before 31st August 2018. Thereafter they will be £20. Charge includes music scores, tea/coffee and delicious homemade cake. For more information please see www.twyford-singers.org.uk. Tickets are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/Twyford-Singers secretary@twyford-singers.org.uk or 07747 031 440

Twyford Village Fete Twyford’s annual Village Fete will be held on Saturday 18th August 2018. The annual event includes children’s races – traditional egg and spoon, 3 legged races, blindfold running and sack races organised by Castle Royle and Barnes Fitness. These are much enjoyed by the parents and children. Our visiting bands are always popular for those relaxing under the marquees with drinks provided by the Beer Festival bar, Duke of Wellington’s Gin’s and Age Concern. Children are entertained by Punch and Judy, circus skills workshops, appearances from Disney characters, farm animals and side stall activities. Many local organisations are represented and raise funds from the stalls. Entertainment this year is from The Savage Skills BMX team.

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Index of Advertisers Adult Courses

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Architecture Services

Edmunds Exhausts

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Art Classes Blinds & Awnings

Building Society

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Kitchen Design exact Kitchens

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