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ContentsContentsContentsContentsSudokuSudokuSudokuSudoku 6666Book ReviewBook ReviewBook ReviewBook Review 10101010D DayD DayD DayD Day 16161616WimbledonWimbledonWimbledonWimbledon 17171717The QueenThe QueenThe QueenThe Queen 23232323The National Garden SchemeThe National Garden SchemeThe National Garden SchemeThe National Garden Scheme 24242424Garden FeatureGarden FeatureGarden FeatureGarden Feature 40404040Money QuizMoney QuizMoney QuizMoney Quiz 44444444Spot the DifferenceSpot the DifferenceSpot the DifferenceSpot the Difference 48484848Childrens’ ChallengeChildrens’ ChallengeChildrens’ ChallengeChildrens’ Challenge 53535353What’s on in the CommunityWhat’s on in the CommunityWhat’s on in the CommunityWhat’s on in the Community 54545454WordsearchWordsearchWordsearchWordsearch 57575757Playdays in the ParkPlaydays in the ParkPlaydays in the ParkPlaydays in the Park 57575757

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Dear ReadersDear ReadersDear ReadersDear Readers

Welcome to issue 36.Welcome to issue 36.Welcome to issue 36.Welcome to issue 36.

This very full issue marks our seventh birthday and I would like to take thisopportunity to thank you, our readers - and all the advertisers who havesupported this publication. I know we now have ‘competition’ in variousother publications and this is healthy - reputation, however, is paramountand what really counts.I would also like to mention our very loyal and reliable team of distributorswho, in the cold and the heat, deliver thousands of copies on a regularbasis, without complaint. Thank you, all of you! It is such an important partof the business and it means a great deal to me to know it is done soeffectively.Please see page 51 to read about the huge challenge two ex-KennetSchool boys are embarking on, in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care.I need hardly mention that in this economic climate at present things aretough for us all - for those in the country as well as the town. ‘ThatchamVision’ recognises that we are all entitled to a voice - and to that end theyare asking you to make your views count. They are seeking feedback onwhat’s on your mind - what are the current ‘hot topics’ in the area? From afirst Action Plan (published in 2007) many projects were identified - somehave already been implemented and action teams have been set up forothers. And from a recent survey a number of key issues have beenhighlighted. Do please find out more about Thatcham Vision - and maybeyou could help - the team would love to hear from you.web: www.thatchamonline.net email: [email protected]: Thatcham Vision Twitter: @thatchamvision.There is now a three month gap before our next issue and it will be holidaytime soon. I hope you all have a particularly enjoyable summer.

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Gardner Leader

Jo Tedd at Gardner Leader solicitor’s talksabout the media “hype” surroundingpoints made in the family justice reportand the Queens speech, emphasising thatfamilies considering separation shouldtake expert advice to be sure of what istrue and not just media spin.

There has been a lot written in the media overthe past six months regarding proposedchanges to Family Law and how this impactson separating couples. However, how muchof this is actually new information?

The headlines made reference to “DIYDivorces – couples to be able to divorce online”. This is not a new development – onlinedivorces have been around for a long time,and couples have actually always been ableto do their own divorces. However, mostpeople choose to take expert legal advice toresolve not just the divorce but also issuesregarding their children and finances.

There was also reference to couples havingto attend mediation to settle disputes. Again,this is something that has been available for

many years and is not a new principle. The ideaof couples attending mediation to resolve theirdifferences as amicably (and cheaply) as possibleis one that all at Gardner Leader (and most otherfamily solicitors) advocates strongly. Weencourage clients to take this step before rushingoff to Court and engaging in expensive andacrimonious litigation. In fact, in a lot of familycases that are brought to Court, the Judgesencourage mediation at an early stage.

The Government is seeking to ensure that childrenretain a relationship with both parents (provided ofcourse, it is in the child’s best interests). Again,this is not a new principle or major change as mostsolicitors subscribe to this in their day to daypractice. In the past, it has been suggested thatthere should be an emphasis on “equal parenting”so that children spend an equal amount of timewith each parent, but in many cases this is notpractical or in the best interests of the child, andthe recent reports do not go as far as this. Allcases regarding children are, and always havebeen, decided on the individual facts of the caseand the “welfare of the child is paramount”.

There are changes relating to the Adoption Rules,and this appears to be a more common senseapproach to adoption – the priority will be to find ahome for a needy child with less emphasis onracial considerations.

There may be other changes that come about as aresult of the Family Justice Report or the Childrenand Families Bill that is proposed by theGovernment – no doubt, there will be emotive andsensational headlines in the media, and thereforeit is important that families considering separationtake expert advice to be sure of what is true andwhat is “hype”!

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St Finian’s Catholic Primary SchoolSt Finian’s Catholic Primary SchoolSt Finian’s Catholic Primary SchoolCold AshCold AshCold AshSummer FeteSummer FeteSummer FeteSaturday 7th July 12 amSaturday 7th July 12 amSaturday 7th July 12 am --- 4 pm4 pm4 pmCome along to enjoy all the fun of the fair with traditional fairgroundCome along to enjoy all the fun of the fair with traditional fairgroundCome along to enjoy all the fun of the fair with traditional fairgroundCome along to enjoy all the fun of the fair with traditional fairgroundrides for children, bouncy castle, assault course, Cold Ash Brassrides for children, bouncy castle, assault course, Cold Ash Brassrides for children, bouncy castle, assault course, Cold Ash Brassrides for children, bouncy castle, assault course, Cold Ash Brass BandBandBandBand Juniors,Juniors,Juniors,Juniors,a licensed bar and barbecue, afternoon teas and lots of stalls and games.a licensed bar and barbecue, afternoon teas and lots of stalls and games.a licensed bar and barbecue, afternoon teas and lots of stalls and games.a licensed bar and barbecue, afternoon teas and lots of stalls and games.Admission £1 per adult, children free.Admission £1 per adult, children free.Admission £1 per adult, children free.Admission £1 per adult, children free.



The main Kiltwalk sets out from Pewsey Wharf in WiltshireThe main Kiltwalk sets out from Pewsey Wharf in WiltshireThe main Kiltwalk sets out from Pewsey Wharf in WiltshireThe main Kiltwalk sets out from Pewsey Wharf in Wiltshireand meanders 26 miles along the route of the spectacularand meanders 26 miles along the route of the spectacularand meanders 26 miles along the route of the spectacularand meanders 26 miles along the route of the spectacularKennet & Avon Canal, passing through Great Bedwyn,Kennet & Avon Canal, passing through Great Bedwyn,Kennet & Avon Canal, passing through Great Bedwyn,Kennet & Avon Canal, passing through Great Bedwyn,Hungerford and Kintbury before reaching Newbury and conclding at the SwannHungerford and Kintbury before reaching Newbury and conclding at the SwannHungerford and Kintbury before reaching Newbury and conclding at the SwannHungerford and Kintbury before reaching Newbury and conclding at the SwannInn at Thatcham (see page 25).Inn at Thatcham (see page 25).Inn at Thatcham (see page 25).Inn at Thatcham (see page 25).Refreshment stops are planned at hostelries along the way, where support willRefreshment stops are planned at hostelries along the way, where support willRefreshment stops are planned at hostelries along the way, where support willRefreshment stops are planned at hostelries along the way, where support willbe provided, if needed. To register for the 26 mile walk, please visit:be provided, if needed. To register for the 26 mile walk, please visit:be provided, if needed. To register for the 26 mile walk, please visit:be provided, if needed. To register for the 26 mile walk, please visit:www.thekiltwalk.co.uk. For more information about the shorter distances, pleasewww.thekiltwalk.co.uk. For more information about the shorter distances, pleasewww.thekiltwalk.co.uk. For more information about the shorter distances, pleasewww.thekiltwalk.co.uk. For more information about the shorter distances, pleasecontact Pam Bacon 01962 843513 or email: [email protected] Pam Bacon 01962 843513 or email: [email protected] Pam Bacon 01962 843513 or email: [email protected] Pam Bacon 01962 843513 or email: [email protected]

Olympic Torch Relay along the A4 in ThatchamOlympic Torch Relay along the A4 in ThatchamOlympic Torch Relay along the A4 in ThatchamWednesday 11th July Arrive 10.30 amWednesday 11th July Arrive 10.30 amWednesday 11th July Arrive 10.30 am --- departs for Newbury 10.55 amdeparts for Newbury 10.55 amdeparts for Newbury 10.55 am

Thatcham Methodist Church, which faces directly onto the Torch RelayThatcham Methodist Church, which faces directly onto the Torch RelayThatcham Methodist Church, which faces directly onto the Torch RelayThatcham Methodist Church, which faces directly onto the Torch Relayroute,route,route,route, has been working hard with other Churches in the town and alsohas been working hard with other Churches in the town and alsohas been working hard with other Churches in the town and alsohas been working hard with other Churches in the town and alsowith the Town and District Councils to ensure that this historic occasionwith the Town and District Councils to ensure that this historic occasionwith the Town and District Councils to ensure that this historic occasionwith the Town and District Councils to ensure that this historic occasionwill be truly memorable and bring light and hope to the local community.will be truly memorable and bring light and hope to the local community.will be truly memorable and bring light and hope to the local community.will be truly memorable and bring light and hope to the local community.Under the 'More Than Gold' banner (http://www.morethangold.org.uk/), the doorsUnder the 'More Than Gold' banner (http://www.morethangold.org.uk/), the doorsUnder the 'More Than Gold' banner (http://www.morethangold.org.uk/), the doorsUnder the 'More Than Gold' banner (http://www.morethangold.org.uk/), the doorsof the Methodist Church will be open from 7 a.m.of the Methodist Church will be open from 7 a.m.of the Methodist Church will be open from 7 a.m.of the Methodist Church will be open from 7 a.m. Members of the general publicMembers of the general publicMembers of the general publicMembers of the general publicwill find a warm welcome inside and an opportunity to sit down and relax for awill find a warm welcome inside and an opportunity to sit down and relax for awill find a warm welcome inside and an opportunity to sit down and relax for awill find a warm welcome inside and an opportunity to sit down and relax for awhile. Hundreds of people are expected to line the streetswhile. Hundreds of people are expected to line the streetswhile. Hundreds of people are expected to line the streetswhile. Hundreds of people are expected to line the streets and the very practicaland the very practicaland the very practicaland the very practicaldetails have been addressed.details have been addressed.details have been addressed.details have been addressed. Free Fairtrade refreshments and cups of water willFree Fairtrade refreshments and cups of water willFree Fairtrade refreshments and cups of water willFree Fairtrade refreshments and cups of water willbe on offer as well as use of the toilets!be on offer as well as use of the toilets!be on offer as well as use of the toilets!be on offer as well as use of the toilets! The More Than Gold Praise Bus will parkThe More Than Gold Praise Bus will parkThe More Than Gold Praise Bus will parkThe More Than Gold Praise Bus will parkup in the central Kingsland Centre car park at approximately 8 a.m. and theup in the central Kingsland Centre car park at approximately 8 a.m. and theup in the central Kingsland Centre car park at approximately 8 a.m. and theup in the central Kingsland Centre car park at approximately 8 a.m. and theThatcham Baptist Youth Band will be there to play and sing for the crowds.Thatcham Baptist Youth Band will be there to play and sing for the crowds.Thatcham Baptist Youth Band will be there to play and sing for the crowds.Thatcham Baptist Youth Band will be there to play and sing for the crowds. IcedIcedIcedIcedbuns made with Fairtrade ingredients, sprinkled with 'gold' and carrying a messagebuns made with Fairtrade ingredients, sprinkled with 'gold' and carrying a messagebuns made with Fairtrade ingredients, sprinkled with 'gold' and carrying a messagebuns made with Fairtrade ingredients, sprinkled with 'gold' and carrying a messagefrom the Thatcham Churches, will be given away to passersfrom the Thatcham Churches, will be given away to passersfrom the Thatcham Churches, will be given away to passersfrom the Thatcham Churches, will be given away to passers----by.by.by.by.

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Kennet Amateur Theatr ical SocietyKennet Amateur Theatr ical SocietyKennet Amateur Theatr ical SocietyAt Bucklebury Memorial Hal lAt Bucklebury Memorial Hal lAt Bucklebury Memorial Hal lPresentsPresentsPresents Music Hal lMusic Hal lMusic Hal l15th15th15th --- 18th August 7.30pm18th August 7.30pm18th August 7.30pm

Tickets available from The Family Bookshop, ThatchamTickets available from The Family Bookshop, ThatchamTickets available from The Family Bookshop, ThatchamTickets available from The Family Bookshop, Thatcham(08443 105040) or via the KATS website @ www.kats.org.uk(08443 105040) or via the KATS website @ www.kats.org.uk(08443 105040) or via the KATS website @ www.kats.org.uk(08443 105040) or via the KATS website @ www.kats.org.ukTickets £10Tickets £10Tickets £10Tickets £10 ---- ploughman's supper includedploughman's supper includedploughman's supper includedploughman's supper included See page 2.




In celebration of the 2012In celebration of the 2012In celebration of the 2012In celebration of the 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games,Olympic and Paralympic Games,Olympic and Paralympic Games,Olympic and Paralympic Games,

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Wednesday 25th JulyWednesday 25th JulyWednesday 25th JulyWednesday 25th July ---- The Moors Open SpaceThe Moors Open SpaceThe Moors Open SpaceThe Moors Open Space

Wednesday 1st AugustWednesday 1st AugustWednesday 1st AugustWednesday 1st August ----Siegecross Play AreaSiegecross Play AreaSiegecross Play AreaSiegecross Play Area

Wednesday 8th AugustWednesday 8th AugustWednesday 8th AugustWednesday 8th August ---- Memorial Playing FieldsMemorial Playing FieldsMemorial Playing FieldsMemorial Playing Fields

Wednesday 15th AugustWednesday 15th AugustWednesday 15th AugustWednesday 15th August ---- Moorside Open SpaceMoorside Open SpaceMoorside Open SpaceMoorside Open Space

Wednesday 22nd AugustWednesday 22nd AugustWednesday 22nd AugustWednesday 22nd August ---- Henwick Worthy Play AreaHenwick Worthy Play AreaHenwick Worthy Play AreaHenwick Worthy Play Area

Wednesday 29th AugustWednesday 29th AugustWednesday 29th AugustWednesday 29th August ---- Dunston Green OpenDunston Green OpenDunston Green OpenDunston Green Open

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Being a mother herself, KarenHolland knows how important it isto teach children to swim properlywith both enjoyment and confi-dence. She has taught swimming,with the help of her fully qualifiedteachers, to literally hundreds ofchildren over the last fifteenyears.

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his or hers own speed - buildingconfidence and skills soundly andsystematically and above all withfun. Fun is vital and key to suc-cess.

For the past seven years Karenhas held classes at Brockhurstand Marlston. Such has been thedemand that Karen has now ex-tended her classes to run an addi-tional session on Fridays. This isa new class which has becomevery popular.

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• Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1 ---- Tuesday 6th September 2011 - Friday 21st October 2011 (Holiday: Monday 24th October 2011 - Monday 31st October 2011)

• Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2 ---- Tuesday 1st November 2011 - Tuesday 20th December 2011 (Holiday: Wednesday 21st December 2011 - Wednesday 4th January 2012)

• Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3 ---- Thursday 5th January 2012 - Friday 10th February 2012 (Holiday: Monday 13th February 2012 - Friday 17th February)

• Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4 ---- Monday 20th February 2012 - Friday 30th March 2012 (Holiday: Monday 2nd April 2012 - Monday 16th April 2012)

• Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5 ---- Tuesday 17th April 2012 - Friday 1st June 2012 (Holiday: Monday 4th June 2012 - Friday 8th June 2012)

• Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6 ---- Monday 11th June 2012 - Thursday 19 July 2012 (Holiday commences on Friday 20th July 2012)In Service DayIn Service DayIn Service DayIn Service Day - Monday 5th September 2011 will be an INSET DAYINSET DAYINSET DAYINSET DAY for all West Berkshire Schools, therefore a non-teaching day. Children will go back in toschool on Tuesday 6th September 2011

EmergencyEmergencyEmergencyEmergencyCommunity Responders 0800 587 0207Police/Emergency Dial 999Thames Valley Police 0845 8505 505British Gas Emergency 0800 111 999Thames Water Emergency 0845 9200 888Southern Electric Emergency 0845 770 8090Royal Berks Ambulance NHS 0118 9365500Royal Berks Fire & Rescue 0118 945 2888

Post OfficesPost OfficesPost OfficesPost OfficesCold Ash (last posting 4.20pm) 01635 588300Hermitage (last posting 4.30pm) 01637 200276Tesco, Northfield Road 01635 873251The Co-op, 54 The Broadway 01635 863223Woolhampton (Last posting 4.45pm) 01189713729Yattendon (last posting 4.00pm) 01635 201236

SchoolsSchoolsSchoolsSchoolsBrockhurst & Marlston 01635 200293Downe House School 01635 200286Elstree School 0118 971 3302Francis Baily 01635 862188Kennet 01635 862121Parsons Down Infant & Nursery 01635 862475Parsons Down Junior 01635 866700Spurcroft Primary 01635 871541St Finians Cold Ash 01635 865925St Marks Cold Ash 01635 862600Thatcham Park C of E 01635 870950Trinity 01635 41373Whitelands Park Primary 01635 862517Yattendon Primary School 01635 201397

ChemistsChemistsChemistsChemistsBoots, Thatcham MedicalPractice 01635 864423Lloyds Pharmacy, Burdwood Ctre 01635 868538Lloyds Pharmacy, Crown Mead 01635 863334Lloyds Pharmacy, Kingsland Ctre 01635 869244

SupermarketsSupermarketsSupermarketsSupermarketsTesco, Northfield Rd 0845 0269402The Co-op (24 hrs) atTexaco Garage 01635 588300The Co-op Broadway 01635 865052The Co-op Burdwood Centre 01635 869701The Co-op Dunston Park 01635 865011Waitrose, The Broadway 01635 868113Yattendon Stores 01635 201236

HospitalsHospitalsHospitalsHospitalsWest Berkshire Community Hosp 01635 273300Minor Injuries OnlyRoyal Berkshire Hospital, Reading 0118 3225111

Medical PractitionersMedical PractitionersMedical PractitionersMedical PractitionersThatcham Medical Practice,Bath Rd 01635 867171Burdwood Surgery 01635 868006Emergency Only 01635 866169Out of Hours Doctor 0118 9787811

Helping ServicesHelping ServicesHelping ServicesHelping ServicesA.A. 0845 7697555Cruse Bereavement Care 01635 523573Newbury & District CancerCare Trust 01635 31542Childline 0800 1111PALS 0118 932 3799Royal British Legion 01635 867621RSPCA 08705 555999Victim Support 0845 30 30 900

Citizens Advice BureauCitizens Advice BureauCitizens Advice BureauCitizens Advice BureauWest Berks CAB,at Thatcham Health Centre 01635 516605Helpline for Carers 01635 864245Client Advice Line 0844 4779980

TravelTravelTravelTravelRail Enquiries 08457 484950Newbury Buses 01635 567500

Other Important NumbersOther Important NumbersOther Important NumbersOther Important NumbersB.T. Fault Line 0800 800 151Fly Tipping, to report 01635 519080KATS 0870 285 5289Thatcham Connections 0118 9886070Thatcham Photographic Club 01635 865516Vet: O'Gormon Slater Main 01635 868382DVLA Swansea 0300 7906801

RecyclingRecyclingRecyclingRecyclingHermitage Garden Centre, 01635 200 442(glass, textiles, books)Kingsland Centre Car-parkadjacent to Waitrose (paper, glass,mixed plastics, textiles, cans)

Household Waste RecyclingCentre (opposite St Gabriel's School)

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We are a local company with over twenty years experienceIn providing a friendly, caring and professional serviceR & B are proud of our excellent customer service and offerA wide and varied range of products and services includingA five year warranty for all Worcester Bosch productsWe can give you free advice on ways to improve your heatingsystem to reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint

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