Drivers Mike Sherren David Pickles Tim Hanson Daniel Tofts Ron Vale Ian Kelly Emma Greathead Geoffrey Tompkins Henry Wilson Michael Asberry Charles Smith Tony Herbert Robert Kingswell Passenger Assistants Lorraine Parker Shannon Parker Volunteers Valerie Rosi Douglas Southwick Christina Gorham Freya Gigg Tim Hanson (statistics)

Administration Christine Urquhart Toni Parker Paige Cummins-Floyd IT Manager Steve Young Management Sally Gibson Mark Parker Management Committee members Fred Rule (Chairman) Mike Gore Cllr. Richard Rampton Cllr. Gareth Barnard Douglas Southwick Ian Urquhart Alison Swaddle

Treasurer Gisela Sharpe Vehicle Technicians MartCaniks Ltd Passenger Lift Engineers

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Published and printed by: Keep Mobile Editor: Brendan McNamara

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Unit 8, 171 Evendons Lane, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4EH 0345 544 0850 Enquiries: Open 8.30 am — 4.30 pm Mon-Fri (answerphone at all other times.) Bookings: Open 9 am - 12.30 pm Mon-Fri No answerphone facility Email: admin@keepmobile.org.uk Website: www.keepmobile.org.uk A Charity registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 Reg. number 27740R A member of the Community Transport Association and Midas

Obituaries Sadly, we have said farewell to:

M Kennedy of Woodley aged 85 Dot Latter of Wokingham aged 97

Susan Freeman of Wokingham aged 56 Jill Dance of Woodley aged 86

OUR charity begins at YOUR home

Staff and Volunteers

NEWSletter

OUR charity begins at YOUR home Summer EDITION

Get yourself out and about on one of our fun exciting Day Excursions

One of the main purposes of Keep Mobile is to get people out on day trips so they can explore different parts of the country and share the experience with other people. Throughout the year Keep Mobile offers a variety of day trips, whether they are a trip to the seaside or the opportunity to travel on a steam locomotive. This service helps people get out of their house and prevents loneliness .

We have days out including a visit to BBC Bristol, the regional television centre, where you can learn how television and radio programmes are made, and even have a chance to present the weather. (Lets hope the sun is still shining!)

Or an adventure day out at the Olympic Village Orbit where you can see the Arcelor Mittal Orbit, a structure that is made from 600 pre-fabricated star like nodes. You can even choose to be brave enough to do the ride, like our Chairman!

If you fancy something a little less daring we have old favourites like a good pub lunch or a game of Bingo.

A day trip for your diaries! Bombay Sapphire Distillery Wednesday 29th August

A drive to Whitchurch in Hampshire for a 12 noon lunch at a local pub to be followed by a trip to a gin distillery.

The trip is to a working distillery where you will take the

“Self–Discovery Experi- ence” tour that lasts for one and a half to two

hours.

No need to worry about having a drink or two as we will drive you home.

Our Scheduled Shopping Bus Service Bracknell 2nd Tuesday of January, April, July

and October. Woodley 2nd Tuesday of February, May,

August and November. Camberley 2nd Tuesday of March, June, September and December. Farnborough 4th Tuesday every month.

Fare £8.50 - Wokingham Bus Pass accepted.

Gift Vouchers These are now available from the Keep Mobile office at £5 each. They are like cash as you redeem the full amount.

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Tips for coping in the hot weather Shut windows and pull down the shades when it is hotter

outside. You can open the windows for ventilation when it is cooler.

Avoid the heat: stay out of the sun and don’t go out between 11am and 3pm (the hottest part of the day) if you're vulnerable to the effects of heat.

Keep rooms cool by using shades or reflective material outside the windows. If this isn't possible, use light-coloured curtains and keep them closed (metallic blinds and dark curtains make the room hotter).

Have cool baths or showers, and splash yourself with cool water. Drink cold drinks regularly, such as water and diluted fruit juice.

Avoid excess alcohol, caffeine (tea, coffee and cola) or drinks high in sugar.

Listen to alerts on the radio, TV and social media about keeping cool.

Plan ahead to make sure you have enough supplies, such as food, water and any medications you need.

Identify the coolest room in the house so you know where to go to keep cool.

Wear loose, cool clothing, and a hat and sunglasses if you go outdoors.

If you have any concerns get medical advice.

YES the Saturday service is back ! Please ring the booking line on 03455440850 and press option 2 to book in the normal way, the dates we have available at the moment are:

4th August, 18th August, 1st September, 22nd September, 20th October, 17th November, 24th November,1st December and 22nd December.

GET BOOKING

Keep Mobile AGM The Annual General Meeting of Keep Mobile was held on the 14th April. The meeting was chaired by Fred Rule, Chairman alongside committee members Gisela Sharpe, Treasurer, Mike Gore, Doug Southwick and Ian Urquhart. The AGM was open for anyone to attend with an interest in the running of Keep Mobile. Amongst those attending were Gareth Barnard, BFC, Richard Rampton, Finchampstead PC and Alison Swaddle, WBC. There were questions fielded towards the end of the meeting with the main subject raised being the services offered by Keep Mobile being stopped (The Twyford Shopping Bus). If anyone has any concerns about services no longer being offered by Keep Mobile they can contact their local MP to let them know of their problems. This type of interaction is vital for Keep Mobile to obtain the funding they need to keep services running. The meeting was well attended with lots of lovely food and refreshments available at the end. Keep Mobile looks forward to seeing you at the next year’s AGM, which will be held on 13th April 2019, put it in your diary.

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Equal Opportunities Employer Charity Reg. No 27740R (Industrial and Provident Society)

Keep Mobile at Risk

Some of you may have heard that your service is under threat. The government is proposing to introduce regulations that will exclude us from providing the affordable service we now provide. They want us to comply with the EU regulations that came into affect in 2009 with the introduction of Section 19, which the government failed to act upon at that time. It means that we can only employ bus drivers with the licence large bus drivers are required to have. We need everyone to know about it so that you could help. We need you to tell your family, friends, carers, doctors, in fact everyone you meet. For more information and where to write to we have produced a leaflet giving details of what to do next, this is enclosed. Carrying on the issue of section 19 has led to our Chairman Fred Rule and our Manager Sally Gibson attending a debate at the Houses of Parliament in May to hear the issues that section 19 would bring to us at Keep Mobile.

Who are we? Training Concerns was established in 2014, it is a limited company registered in England. Training for MiDAS has been provided since 1996 to organisations Country wide. We came together to set up this company as we felt there is a need out there for community transport training and training for carers so all organisations can provide a high quality service to its local community. Community support training Carer Training Dementia Care Care Certificate/Common Induction Standards Valuing Diversity Person Centred Working Equality and Diversity Mental Capacity Act and DoLS Awareness

MartCaniKs Ltd 07710373348

Mobile mechanics we can come to your home or work address

Anything from servicing to diagnostics, MOT and Air Con refill

Official Vehicle engineer to Keep Mobile

Garlic Potato Salad Serves 6

Ingredients

1kg small waxy potatoes 1 egg

2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

salt, to taste 160ml olive oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 small bunch chives, chopped Method Prep:15min › Cook:25min › Ready in:40min

1. In a large saucepan with boiling salted water cook the unpeeled potatoes until easily pricked with a fork, but not so soft that they fall apart. Drain and peel while still warm.

2. Whisk the egg and egg yolks with mustard and salt in a food processor until thick and creamy. Add the oil, a drop at a time, while the food processor is turned on. As the mayonnaise thickens and becomes shiny, the oil may be added in a thin stream. Finally add garlic and lemon juice and stir well.

3. Cut potatoes into thick slices and mix with 120g mayonnaise or more to taste. Add chives. Keep potato salad and remaining mayonnaise chilled in the fridge until serving.

New Arrival Toni Creed our scheduler gave birth to a healthy boy scheduler on 13th March 2018, they named him Reece Peter Creed. Toni returned back to work at the end of April. So Reece now comes to work with Toni, so we have the pleasure of him in the office.

Competition time :- Guess Reece’s birth weight

This is your chance to win £10 Keep Mobile voucher. Ring the office with your guess and we will announce the winner in the winter newsletter.

Keep Mobile Sponsored Walk

On February 5th 2018 the team at

Keep Mobile with friends and family completed the long

and arduous 874 mile 'virtual' walk from Lands End to John O’Groats.

The sponsored walk took place on a tread mill in the Keep Mobile office

as a relay with staff members building up the miles.

A total of £205 was raised to go towards a new bus.

Friends of Keep Mobile The Friends of Keep Mobile are going strong and

have arranged a few fundraising events. We also do a monthly raffle. If you

would like to join please call the office. 0345 544 0850

Friends of Keep Mobile Fundraising We have attended a number of events to help raise money for Keep Mobile over the last few months that have ranged from a curry night to the traditional Wokingham May Day Fair.

The following events raised Curry Night 21st May - £135

May Fayre 7th May - £349 Woodley Carnival 9th June - £ 74 Winnersh Fete 16th June - £154

Up and coming events

25th November - Woodley Winter Carnival 2nd December - Wokingham Winter Carnival

If you can help or donate items for our raffle please contact the office. 03455440850

The superhero float for the

Woodley Carnival

Spot the mistake This is your chance to win £10 Keep Mobile

gift voucher. In this news letter we have made a mistake. Can you spot it ? if you do give us

a ring you could be the winner. We will announce the mistake in the next

newsletter.