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Welcome to the April Edition of your favourite
magazine.
Here we have another full edition with an Easter
flavour and a test drive in the new Kia Optima. And
if you still considering where you would like to go on
holiday there’s an article on Safaris in Africa.
Unfortunately there’s some bad news too.
I’m very sad to have to tell you that this is the last
Edition of The Bracknell Forester for a while.
Under the name of Community Times Bracknell
before and The Bracknell Forester now I have been
producing this magazine for exactly 3 years, since
April 2009. In all that time I have strived to bring my
readers a publication that is both informative and
enjoyable. I have also tried to provide an excellent
medium for businesses to advertise their products
and services to you, the local community.
I have never profited from the magazine, and the
revenue from advertising rarely covered the cost of
printing and distribution. Sadly, I can no longer
afford to supplement the increasing cost and I’m
afraid I am forced to cease publication.
I have enjoyed producing the magazine each month
(you may remember I even produced one Edition
from my Hospital bed back in 2010!), and I shall miss
the satisfaction of producing what I believe to be a
superior quality community publication.
I may be back one day, but in the meantime I’d like
to thank my readers for your interest and loyalty, and
of course those businesses who supported me by
letting me support them.
I wish you all farewell.
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Coping with ADHD
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African Adventure
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HOROSCOPES By Patrick Arundell April
Aries (Mar 21st - Apr 20th)
Life can get easier as Mercury and Mars turn direct. Delays and unnecessary challenges will begin to melt away. Emotions may come spilling out at the time of the Full Moon and you may share feelings you never meant to. Don’t do anything you might regret. The New Moon in Taurus is perfect for starting something that could be very fruitful.
Taurus (Apr 21st - May 21st)
Your social life and love life may have been hit by a few hiccups but this month it can be green lights and all systems go. Later, you can get an energy boost as the Sun moves into your sign. You feel back in control and ready to rock. The New Moon, again in your sign, is perfect for new beginnings. This is the best of the year for you. Make the most of it.
Gemini (May 22nd - Jun 21st)
Mercury turns direct, which means go ahead with plans and projects that have been on the back burner. Any challenges which occurred as a result of this should be quickly resolved and progress is assured. Later, as the Sun moves into Taurus, it is time for you to slow down, reflect and recharge your batteries. Take life more slowly!
Cancer (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd)
A Full Moon in your home zone may bring family issues out into the open and it may be time for a heart-to-heart talk. It is perfect for parties and enter-taining though. Expect the unexpected as far as your career goes. Someone may have a big surprise for you so be ready! There is also the possibility of a windfall or extra money coming your way.
Leo (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd)
You are in the mood to travel, and thankfully as Mercury and Mars turn direct, delays and obstacles can melt away. It’s all systems go. Later, the focus shifts to career matters. Keep up the good work and continue to take advantage of the many opportunities coming your way. The New Moon is excellent for helping new projects to flourish.
Virgo (Aug 24th - Sep 23rd)
Mars turns direct at last along with Mercury, and not a minute too soon. After weeks of frustration things can now go your way. A Full Moon highlights money and shopping, but don’t overspend. A few luxuries are OK. Later, you may have a powerful desire to try out new ideas or to learn something of value. Your efforts can blossom.
Libra (Sep 24th - Oct 23rd)
The Full Moon in your sign may encourage you to act on your feelings, something you haven’t been keen to do for some time. It’s now or never. Your love life may gradually improve as Mars turns direct. Something rather strange may have been going on, and this is about to resolve itself. You may get an unexpected message too.
Scorpio (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd)
Life flows more easily as Mars turns direct, which means less hassle at work and fewer problems in general. Romance looks better too with fewer misunderstandings to deal with. It’s looking good all the way this month as the Sun highlights relationships. The New Moon means your efforts can flourish, especially when you work as part of a team.
Sagittarius (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st)
If you recently felt you had two left feet, this month you can find it easier to walk again as Mercury and Mars turn direct. Delays and frustration will gradually disappear. Actions you take can show progress at last. You continue to live on the edge and adore taking risks. The New Moon is perfect for starting a new diet or exercise routine.
Capricorn (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th)
Life at home may have been hectic and this trend continues, especially once Mercury moves into Aries. Members of your family may not hold back their feelings but at least things get resolved. Romance and creativity flourish as the Sun moves into Taurus. The New Moon is fabulous for helping new relationships and enterprises to blossom.
Aquarius (Jan 21st - Feb 19th)
Your finances can pick up speed as Mercury and Mars turn direct. Any delays in this area can soon vanish and progress may be made. You are still getting high on some of the brilliant ideas you have been having but don’t forget to rest your brain. It needs a break now and again. The New Moon in Taurus is fabulous for home or DIY projects.
Pisces (Feb 20th - Mar 20th)
As Mars and Mercury turn direct, both you and your relationships can benefit. If you've had trouble getting through to someone or in getting along with your lover, this should ease. It’s all looking good. Meanwhile, your career continues to blossom as long as you are willing to sell yourself and your services. Friendships can be fruitful too.
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Ingredients: 1 ¼ lbs/ 560g ready made almond paste (marzipan) 1 lb/ 450g dried mixed fruits (currants, raisins, sultanas, glace cherries) 3 oz/80g candied chopped peel 8 oz/ 225g all purpose/plain flour Pinch of salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 6 oz/ 175g butter 6 oz /175g fine/caster sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 2 tbsp apricot jam 75ml milk
“rich with fruits, spices
and marzipan”
Heat the oven to 325°F/170°C/Gas 3. Line a 7 inch cake tin with parchment or greaseproof paper. Divide the almond paste into 3 and take one portion and roll it to a round the size of the cake tin. In a large roomy baking bowl mix the mixed dried fruits, peel with the flour, salt and spices. In another large bowl cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the beaten egg and milk to the butter mixture a little bit at a time, beating well after each addition - do not try to rush this process as the mixture could curdle. If it does curdle simply add a tbsp of the flour and mix again, this should bring the mixture back together. Carefully fold in half the flour and half the fruit into the egg and butter mixture, once incorporated repeat with the remaining flour and fruit.
Put half of the cake mixture into the tin, smooth and cover with the round of almond paste.
Put the remaining cake mixture into the tin and smooth the surface carefully. Bake in the centre of the oven for 1 hour. Lower the heat to 300°F/150°C/Gas 2 and bake for 3 hours until the cake is golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin. Roll another third of almond paste, again to the size of the tin.
Make the remaining almond paste equally into 11 tiny balls. Once the cake is completely cool, remove from the tin and brush the top of the cake with apricot jam and cover with the disc of almond paste. Place the 11 tiny balls of paste evenly around the edge. Brush the paste all over with a little apricot jam and place under a hot grill until lightly browned.
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EASTER is the perfect time to enjoy some cake baking, so roll up your sleeves and have a go at these delicious Easter recipes...
Easter Food
Easter cakes
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Easter Food
Ingredients 225g/8oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tbsp golden syrup 50g/2oz butter 75g/3oz cornflakes 36 mini chocolate eggs
Ingredients 275g/9¾oz caster sugar 200ml/7fl oz sunflower oil 4 medium free-range eggs Approx 300g/10½oz grated carrot up to 150g/5½oz nuts or dried fruit (optional) 225g/8oz spelt or wholemeal flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tbsp cocoa powder For the cheese frosting 125g/4½oz unsalted butter, softened 125g/4½oz full-fat cream cheese 275g/9¾oz icing sugar edible decorations (such as sugar-paste carrots or mini chocolate Easter eggs), to finish
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4
and line the pockets of a muffin tray with muffin cases. Beat the sugar, oil and eggs in mixing bowl until smooth, then stir in the grated carrot and,
if you like, up to 150g/5½oz chopped nuts, dried fruit, or a mixture of both. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, spices and
cocoa so that they're evenly mixed, then tip this
into the carrot mixture and stir well. Fill the muffin papers to about two-thirds full, then bake for about 25 minutes, or until a skewer poked in comes out almost clean.
For the frosting, make sure the butter is soft, then, using a whisk or electric mixer, beat it with the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and light.
Stir in the icing sugar with a spoon until it begins to come together, then whisk again briefly until light and smooth. Pipe or spoon blobs of the frosting on each cold cupcake. Decorate with sugar-paste carrots with mini chocolate Easter eggs.
Carrot Cupcakes
Line a 12-hole fairy cake tin with paper cases. Melt the chocolate, golden syrup and butter in a bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, (do not let the base of the bowl touch the water). Stir the mixture until smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat and gently stir in the cornflakes until all of the cereal is coated in the chocolate. Divide the mixture between the paper cases and press 3 chocolate eggs into the centre of each nest. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour, or until completely set.
Easter egg nests
Irresistible little treats
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Easter Gifts
Yurakoro - £7.99 from www.amazon.co.uk Give a little bit of Easter luck with this cute Yura-koro cat. Put one in the palm of your hand and give it a nudge, or 'pet', and it'll let out a chime, meow or a little chatter.
Said to bring fortune to its owner, these felines are hard to ignore.
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Eggbods - £4.99 each from www.eggbods.com The next potential pocket money toy for 2012 is in the shape of these interchangeable playthings.
This new range of eight wind-up walkers each combine two halves, so you can take off the head of one and stick it on to another to create a whole new character. So, take Captain Hard Boiled (pirate) and Fireman Scramble, swap their parts and you have yourself, ready for it, Pirate Flame Beard - we love them.
Eggs Terminator
Angry Birds Plush (white) £7.99 from www.character-online.com Anyone not familiar with the app that has attracted more than 40 million regular players worldwide, welcome back from your holiday in Outer Mongolia. This is one of the characters from the game, part of a range of five-inch plush toys that each have their own individual sound effect. We selected this one as he uses the power of egg-laying to demolish his opponents.
Lucky Feline
This 4GB bunny has a remarkable appetite for all your documents, images, files, folders and videos and is at least 10 times cuter than your everyday USB key. Complete with a wrist strap for careful transportation, we think this is the ideal gift for the gadget-obsessed girl in your life.
Easter GiftsEaster GiftsEaster GiftsEaster Gifts We all love a bit of chocolate - dark, white, milk, perhaps a combination of the lot - but need we buy quite so many sugary-based treats?
There are alternatives aplenty and we've found a few that pay homage to the bunny and, of course, the egg, but in a way that gadget obsessives of all ages will enjoy - and they'll last longer than any chocolate-based gift.
USB Flash Drive Rabbit £19.99 from www.firebox.com
Playmobil Gift Egg £4.99 from www.playmobil.co.uk These feature-themed Eggs from Playmobil are ideal for the youngest members of your family. They're available in four different colours and each with an alternative adventure ready to be created when they're cracked open. There is Baby Dinosaur, Mongolian warrior, Fairy with flower throne and Ghost Pirate. The cases are ideal for storing extra treats afterwards, too.
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The BRACKNELL FORESTER Book review
What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander is published in hardback by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, priced £12.99. Nathan Englander, named one of the "20 writers for the 21st century" by the New Yorker, has written several international best-
sellers including The Ministry Of Special Cases.
His latest book is a collection of eight short stories, each exploring various aspects of Jewish life, a constant theme in his work. Particularly well done is the title story, which gives a glimpse into two different marriages after a well-intended parlour game reveals the brutal reality of one of the relationships. Also noteworthy is Sister Hills, which starts on the eve of the Yom Kippur War and follows a deal struck between two women to save a gravely ill child. The stories are excellently crafted, unpredictable and often deeply troubling, raising uncomfortable questions while always maintaining a sharp wit. 8/10
All The Single Ladies by Jane Costello is published in hardback by Simon and Schuster, priced £12.99. The fifth book from Sunday Times Top 10 best-selling author Jane Costello doesn't disappoint. All The Single Ladies is a fabulously funny journey following the
escapades of Samantha Brooks. At first glance Sam has everything she wants, including her loving and intelligent boyfriend, Jamie. Unfortunately for Sam, Jamie has increasingly itchy feet. Wanderlust gets too much for him so he quits the job he hates, books a one-way flight to South America and tells Sam it's all over. Not about to give up on the greatest love of her life, Sam, together with friends Jen and Ellie, plots a host of devious tricks to win him back before he is due to leave in three months time. Will Jamie come to his senses and realise what he is about to leave behind? Or will Sam lose her heart to someone new as she learns more about herself and ultimately what she wants from life? 9/10
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey is published in hardback by Headline Review, priced £14.99. Inspired by the snow maiden from Russian fairytale Snegurochka, Eowyn Ivey's debut novel The Snow Child takes us back to the cold wilderness of 1920s Alaska.
Elderly couple Jack and Mabel are struggling to cope with the harsh winter and lack of food, while the grief at the loss of a stillborn child is driving a wedge in their martial life. Just after the first snowfall, a sudden impulse leads Mabel and Jack to build a child out of the snow. The snow child disappears the next day but an unexpected visitor arrives at their doorstep - a little blonde, blue-eyed girl of unearthly beauty who calls herself Faina. The childless couple decide to take her under their wing but not without apprehension - is this a dream come true or just another heartbreak waiting to happen? Ivey weaves a delicate, enchanting tale of love, life and hope. Descriptions of the cold Alaskan landscape are breathtaking and the dialogues between Faina and the principal protagonists evoke a sense of magic realism that is bound to captivate the readers. 9/10
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella is published in hardback by Bantam Press, priced £18.99. With only weeks to go before her wedding, Poppy Wyatt loses her priceless engagement ring and her mobile phone at a hen
weekend brunch. Worried about the consequences it will have with her prospective in-laws and fiance Magnus Tavish, Poppy begins a frantic search of the hotel. As panic levels hit the roof, she sees an abandoned phone in a bin. Poppy decides to keep the phone and use it as a temporary contact number so the hotel staff can get in touch with her when they find the ring. However, the phone, belonging to business consultant Sam Roxton, leads to an unprecedented, soul-searching adventure as the young physiotherapist begins to
see her life in a new light. 5/10
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Book Reviews
Felling The Ancient Oaks: How England Lost Its Great Country Estates by John Martin Robinson is published in hardback by Aurum Press, priced £30. The spectacle of the country estate has fallen into the shades of the pas t ,
remembered only in faded photographs. Architectural historian John Martin Robinson has brought a number of these once grand estates together in this beautifully rendered book, to share their sad stories and to reveal in photographs and drawings the splendour that is no more. Some, such as Costessey Hall in Norfolk, fell victim to the decline in fortunes of their owners after the Great War. Whereas Witley Court in Worcestershire, with its magnificent facade and gardens, was ultimately brought low by fire. The foolishness of individuals and the march of industry, towns and time all contributed to their decline. This book is a timely reminder of those great estates that no longer exist. 10/10
Babies And Toddlers For Men: From Newborn To Nursery by Mark Woods is published in paperback by White Ladder Press, priced £10.99. This self-help book for new dads does exactly what it says on the tin. Woods' experiences as a best-selling writer in this genre and father of two means his language
is simple and direct, ensuring the copy does not get lost in a fog of jargon and word-heavy direction. Taking the reader through the journey from birth up to three years of age, there are snippets of basic, easy-to-follow information which will be useful for new fathers and mothers alike. Blending professional advice from medical experts and university studies, there are suggestions, tips, amusing anecdotes and, most importantly, no preaching. New parents will find the information useful and assuring, and the addition of 'real' fathers who have experienced certain scenarios at different times during their child's development is a welcome touch. No glut of self-help books can fully prepare you for the experience, but Woods' book is as good a place to start as any. 8/10
All The King's Men by Saul David is published in hardback by Penguin, priced £25. The English Civil War was won by the fierce professionalism of the New Model Army. Upon the Restoration of King Charles II, men from the New Model Army
were brought together with royalist soldiers in the Coldstream Guards. The story of the British Army from that point to the plain of Waterloo is a truly epic tale. British military historian Saul David has been consistently excellent with his investigations into the British Army of Queen Victoria's period, and now he turns his attention to how it all started. His writing is clear, crisp and entertaining. His research is exemplary and his books are a delight to read. Scoundrels and rogues, mad captains and staunch generals march across the pages and are fittingly described by a writer skilled in relating this history.
A must-read book. 10/10
Crap Dates: Disastrous Encounters From Single Life by Rhodri Marsden is published in hardback by Simon & Schuster, priced £6.99.
This is the third book by Rhodri Marsden, who's a musician, writer, newspaper columnist (he's written for The Guardian, Time Out and has a weekly column in the Independent) and social networking maestro. Crap Dates started when he posted on Twitter about a rubbish date from 2002 on the social networking site, and got thousands of responses. This book is a collection of the best responses he got to his crap date tweet, and they're hilarious, sad, weird and slightly strange. Some of the best are: "We played that game, 'I've never...' I asked him if he'd ever been arrested. 'Yes, seven times actually, twice for attempted murder.'"; and "A date once took me to HMV in Reading where, unbeknownst to me, he shoplifted 'Oh, Carolina' by Shaggy and then gave it to me as a gift." This book is hilarious, and I lost count of how many times I laughed uncontrollably. It's definitely a must-have for those who are single and need cheering up, or just for those who are up for a good laugh. Brilliant. 10/10
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Red carpet hair rules You don't need an invite to a flashy premiere to feel like a superstar. Follow Worthington's hair tricks for a big event in your diary and you'll be fighting off the camera flash bulbs in no time...
Eat your hair healthy The glossy hair you see on the red carpets isn't achieved by shine spray alone. Stars spend weeks prepping for their big red carpet moment, according to Worthington, diet included. "You can't expect to have shiny hair without a balanced diet with plenty of vitamins, minerals and nutrients," he says. "If you want to boost your diet with supplements to help your hair health, then take vitamin B complex, zinc and Omega 3 that will provide essential fatty acids."
Hold the lather Ditch grand plans for hair treatments on the day. Styling your tresses when it's not freshly washed provides better hold for dressed hair. "Freshly washed hair can be slippery, so day-old hair is always better," Worthington explains. "Spritz a volumising spray into dry hair, then rough dry to achieve more texture to work with for dressing your hair. Beware if you have greasy hair, use a dry shampoo first."
Faux gloss Hair looking bouncy but lacklustre? Fake that Hollywood shine. Worthington recommends ditching the hairspray and using volumising spray and shine serum instead. "A little trick of mine is to apply a tiny amount of serum to the palm of the hand then, using a large make-up brush, lightly sweep over the hair for subtle glossiness and shine," he recommends. You can also try Worthington's trick of blasting cold air at the end of each blow-dried section to set the style and seal the cuticles with extra shine.
Health & Beauty
Get the Superstar
Look Hairdressing is constantly evolving. From dip-dye colour trends to asymmetric cuts and feather hair extensions, the faddy trends may come and go. But an elite stable of hairdressers has stood the test of time.
Charles Worthington is undoubtedly a member of this exclusive club – and this year marks a quarter of a century since he opened his salon doors. With a client book crammed with A-listers, and blow-drying skills at the ready for his fourth year as official hairdresser at the BAFTAs, Worthington is celebrating the occasion with a hair gift for us all - a limited edition BAFTA and CW 25th Anniversary Collection of products.
His mantra is "bouncy, shiny, touchable hair that looks full of life". Worthington reveals how to achieve that red carpet look in the comfort of your home.
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Cheat! Worthington cites a style he created for Emilia Fox at the BAFTAs as a red carpet favourite - a side-on, tousled low bun. "The one big advantage of this style is that it's at the side of your head so you can see what you're doing, which means you're cheating to start with," he says. "Not many people realise that you can use a big bun ring - my favourite secret weapon to create the illusion of plentiful hair." Put your hair in a Ponytail and pull through the ring, gripping sections of the hair to the ring.
Secure the style Nobody wants to spend half the night constructing an elaborate hairstyle only for it to start falling out as soon as you pick up your first canape. Matte hair grips are an essential in Charles Worthington's wardrobe of hair essentials because they have a firmer hold and show up less than shiny ones. CW TIP... "If you're dressing hair, my top tip is bending back one corner of a hair pin to form a fish hook - it means that when you put the pin into the hair, it can't come out. "Bear in mind you need to allow a little time to take the hair out afterwards!"
Celebrity secrets Worthington has coiffured the locks of countless A-listers during his 25 years of blow-drying, snipping and styling. Here, he reveals some of his favourite famous encounters in the hairdresser's chair... I loved working with Sharon Stone for the BAFTAs in 2009 - that lady has star quality! She was breathtakingly beautiful even without any make-up. For the BAFTAs, her hair was quite short, so we decided to put it up to give the impression of an up-do. The aim was for an effortlessly chic look that wasn't too structured or ageing but had a more spontaneous feel. When Sex And The City were filming the very last episode, they did the final scenes in our salon in New York. That was thanks to Kim Cattrall who was a client and suggested our salon for the shoot. At the time, Kim had blonde shoulder-length, high-maintenance hair, which needed to look mega-groomed for the part. She loved having polished, bouncy hair - our blow-dry times together were always fun. Jerry Hall has thick, luscious hair, which sometimes needs controlling. That said, she is so lucky to have good strong hair. She loves the Salon Results Moisture Seal range, which has the nourishing Argan oil as a key ingredient. Jerry also used to love using the Moisture Seal Mineral Rescue Rejuvenating Masque (£5.69); we would put this on her hair whenever she was in the salon for a bit of extra conditioning and a moisture boost. When we started working with model Jodie Kidd for one of our hair collections, we wanted to create a Twiggy-esque look so we got her to wear a short wig as her hair was long at the time. She loved having an elfin look so much that it was shortly after the shoot we decided to cut her hair short. Wigs are a great way to give people insight into how they might look with short, long or curly hair and can help to give you the confidence to make a big change.
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The genetically-determined condition is thought to afflict around 3-7% of school-age children, but it often remains undiagnosed. Only 1-2% of children are diagnosed, and many of the remainder don't get appropriate support and exhibit such problem behaviour that they are excluded from school.
In fact, ADDISS, the charity that supports the families of children with ADHD, says that recently it has noticed more ADHD children than ever being excluded from school.
Children with ADHD show disruptive behaviours which can't be explained by any other psychiatric condition, and are more extreme than simple misbehaving.
They have difficulty focusing their attention to complete specific tasks, can be hyperactive and impulsive, and can suffer from mood swings and "social clumsiness".
But the condition doesn't necessarily prevent those who have it from achieving - famous people who are said to have, or are thought to have had, ADHD include Mozart, Pablo Picasso, Elvis Presley, Einstein, John F Kennedy, Tom Cruise, Billy Connolly and Justin Timberlake.
"Every school will have some diagnosed children, and lots of undiagnosed children," says Holly Evans, an educational advisor for ADDISS.
She explains that it's particularly children with undiagnosed ADHD that are excluded, as those who've been diagnosed have an 'official' disability and shouldn't be excluded under the Equality Act.
She says they still are excluded, but if parents contest the exclusion it's usually winnable at a disability tribunal.
"Children tend to be excluded because teachers don't understand the nature of the condition and think they're being wilfully naughty, as opposed to having a disability," she explains.
ADHD is caused by a combination of factors, including changes in the parts of the brain which control impulses and concentration, and genetic and environmental factors.
Problems often arise at school with ADHD children because they're impulsive and emotionally immature.
"They'll get upset with someone, but they can't walk away and because they're impulsive they might hit them," says Evans.
"They make the same mistake over and over again, so schools start to feel exasperated as they put interventions in and they look like they're not making any difference.
"They don't understand that children with ADHD need a lot longer for interventions to work."
She explains that those with ADHD don't have the inner voice that tells normally-functioning people how to control their daily life such as by getting to school/work on time, learning from the past, and understanding time periods.
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Coping with ADHD It's easy to label a child who constantly misbehaves as a problem child - but the truth may be that the child can't help misbehaving, because their problem is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
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concentration Children with ADHD have a working memory deficit and can't learn from the past, or predict the future. They may have lots more energy than other children, and while they have difficulty concentrating, they can concentrate on the things they love, a symptom of ADHD called hyper-focusing.
"If teachers understood these difficulties, then they'd change their expectations, and kids with ADHD wouldn't end up in so much hot water," stresses Evans.
She says schools need to have realistic expectations about the interventions they use, which might include specialist cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) programmes, or mentoring.
Evans says the condition is more likely to be dealt with inappropriately in secondary schools, as in primary schools there will be other children who have similar difficulties just because they haven't matured.
In secondary schools an ADHD child's emotional immaturity "will stand out like a sore thumb", she stresses, and this may eventually lead to exclusion.
"There are lots of good schools that try really hard with these kids, but there are also lots that don't try as hard and just think they'll get rid of them.
"There's such a misunderstanding about what ADHD is - teachers often don't understand that the condition affects children's learning and the way they process information. They think it just affects their behaviour."
She says parents often feel their child isn't just misbehaving and has ADHD, because they realise the child can't help their behaviour.
"These children act without thinking, and when it's pointed out that they've done something they shouldn't,
they're usually quite apologetic and promise they'll never do it again - and then of course they do it again five minutes later.
"It's working out whether they've done it on purpose or they can't help it. For parents and teachers it's about knowing and understanding the child."
She says that, conversely, some parents may think their child has ADHD, when in fact their behaviour is linked to parenting, abuse or just having a tough time.
"They have ADHD-type symptoms, but with the right interventions, those symptoms can go away. But if a child has ADHD, the symptoms will never go away, you just manage them."
Children with ADHD aren't choosing to be in trouble all the time, and they'll often become anxious about their behaviour, she says.
"Lots of parents are relieved when their child is diagnosed with ADHD, because they realise it's a neurological disorder and not about how they've been parenting. But there's still a stigma attached to it, and some parents are embarrassed. It's never going to be an easy ride if you've got an ADHD child, but with the right
parenting, the right support from clinicians and teachers who are aware of the condition, they can do well and be successful adults."
ADDISS offers specific ADHD training for individual teachers or whole schools, and local authority behaviour support teams can also help teachers understand the condition.
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), points out that many schools have excellent arrangements for identifying and supporting children with ADHD, explaining that the school's special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) should be the first port of call.
She says: "Plans can then be put in place to continue the child's education at the school in a way that's sensitive to their needs and those of fellow pupils."
She agrees that teachers also need access to appropriate training, but points out that swingeing budget cuts mean many local authorities are currently making entire behaviour support teams, which are "a vital force in understanding ADHD issues", redundant.
"This leaves nowhere for teachers or head teachers to turn," she stresses.
For more information about ADHD, visit www.addiss.co.uk
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It's a sight he won't enjoy alone, as two million viewers who tune into Gardeners' World every week will be invited to share the many glories of his two-acre garden, which is divided into 19 different sections and last year became the new base of the hit gardening programme.
For nine months of the year, from February to November, TV crews film in his garden in the Herefordshire Marches, eight miles from the Welsh border.
The nurtured space will be revealed in the new series of Gardeners' World, which began on March 9 on BBC Two, and is accompanied by a tie-in book, Gardening At Longmeadow.
Don, the programme's main presenter, admits that opening up his own two-acre private garden to the cameras hasn't come without its drawbacks, but the pros far outweigh the cons.
"The good thing is I have no journey, the downside is that I live above the shop. I never turn off from it."
The film crew isn’t allowed in the
house, the TV equipment is stored in an outhouse when not in use. Don may have allowed the cameras in, but he's in charge of the garden. For the last five years, he and his wife Sarah have had no help at all, until the BBC insisted on it. Don now has two full-time
gardeners to assist.
"The slight downside of that means I do less gardening because there's less to do. It's a bit like having a chef in the kitchen asking if I'd like a poached egg, when I could quite easily poach one myself." But he remains the master of his own domain. "Nobody tells me what to do in my own garden. People are genuinely helping me rather than doing it themselves and then telling me about it."
Filming takes place one or two days in the week, depending on what's happening in the garden, although sometimes filming has taken three or even four days a week. And Don has had to compromise in some measure as to how he wants his garden to be, for the sake of the programme.
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Spring is one of Monty Don's favourite times of the year, when primroses, daffodils, fritillaries and tulips emerge in his beautiful garden at Longmeadow.
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Stunning Tulips at Longmeadow
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personal It's a complicated, large, full garden - no big lawns, no empty spaces, even the orchard has 39 apple trees. "We've had to widen quite a lot of paths which are perfectly good for wheeling a wheelbarrow down. But by the time you get a camera crew with a tripod and a sound recordist with size 12 feet and a director with a monitor, you can have six people behind the camera or more, and then tracks and a jib. The original paths can't accommodate all that.
"We've had to widen a number of paths and we still are. Where we've had grass paths, we've had to put hard paths. As with any public place, the equation has had to change with volume."
At any one time, 90% of the garden needs to look good, which can be difficult to achieve, he reflects.
"Inevitably, all of the garden has to look good all the time, whereas in a private garden, if you hadn't weeded that bed, you do it when you can. Or if you got terribly behind with your veg, you'd think, 'Ok, I won't grow any peas this year'.
"A TV programme doesn't allow for that, but I do try to show the camera where things go wrong and show the human side of it, rather than making it a show garden, because it's not a show garden."
He stresses that the BBC has been extremely good about not trying to lose the personal element.
"Obviously you lose your privacy to a degree because you are sharing it with X-million people. On one hand you want more people to see it, on the other you only want to have invited people. But there are certain boundaries which are not crossed.
"For example, we never have visitors from the public to Longmeadow, although we often get letters from people asking to come and see it. You always have to say no because you know it's the thin end of the wedge."
Keeping it local Occasionally, tourists will turn up unannounced, keen for a glimpse of the famous TV garden, but the locals are keen to allow the Dons their space. After all, they've lived there for 20 years and are well known enough in the village.
This year, Don will be creating a pond in the Damp Garden and is looking forward to seeing the fruits of last year's labours with great swathes of colour in the Jewel Garden and elsewhere.
"The key thing is the rhythm and cycle of the year of gardening. It's not like a house which you refurbish and decorate and it's done. The garden's never done, it's always changing and adapting."
So, has Monty lost the private leisure he once had in his garden?
"For me, leisure is digging and planting and weeding," he shrugs. After leaving Gardeners' World in 2008 through ill health, he says the only way he would have returned was to film at Longmeadow.
His current agreement ends at the end of this year, but he's hoping the TV partnership will continue after that.
"The work we did last year will take at least three years to come to fruition. It would be a terrible waste if that didn't happen. I'd like it to be a five-year arrangement and beyond that, who knows?"
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Beautiful white fritillaries at Longmeadow
Exotic Purple chequered fritillaries at Longmeadow
Gardening at Long-meadow, by Monty Don, is published by BBC Books priced £25. The new series of Gardeners' World is cur-rently on BBC Two.
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An African adventure When I found out I was heading on an African safari holiday, I'd expected to see huge, open plains and luscious greenery e n c l o s i n g p i c t u r e s qu e waterholes.
But, at first, the landscape I'm actually faced with is more like a scene from an apocalyptic film. It looks like something has bulldozed its way through the trees, leaving a trail of crushed trunks and twisted branches.
Well, something has bulldozed through... "Elephants," explains our safari guide, Gareth, as we trundle along in our open-topped Land-Cruiser. I am in Botswana, home to the largest remaining elephant population in the world.
Our tour has started in Moremi region of the Okavango Delta, in northern Botswana. A little further on, we suddenly grind to a halt. A painfully sharp cry comes from a tiny bird perched on the tree to our left. "It's panic-calling," says Gareth, scanning the area with binoculars. "There must be a predator nearby." And sure enough, moments later, a female leopard skulks slowly across the path, 100 meters in front of us.
Solitary creatures, and excellent at camouf lage, leopards are notoriously difficult to spot in the wild, which makes our close encounter feel even more spectacular.
It's difficult to believe that just hours ago, I was stepping off of a plane. I truly have landed in a different world. Another few minutes on, Gareth points to the ground, instructing us all to look.
I instantly spot the trail of humongous elephant prints. But, there's a second set of paw-prints, following in the same direction, belonging to something smaller.
"Lion prints," Gareth says, echoed by the audible gasp of a jeep-full of excited tourists. He tells us the prints are fresh. We drive slowly in their direction, and soon, we catch up with him. Merely leaping distance away, the lion stares right at me, following my nervous gaze. It seems all he'd have to do is rise to his feet,
open wide, and I'd be lunch!
Thankfully, he wasn't hungry - but we humans were, and began our drive to camp.
I'd imagined a site surrounded by protective gates and fences, perhaps an armed guard or two. Instead, we arrive to find four tents, a campfire and a small marquee. No gate, no fence - but the four staff greet us with huge, welcoming smiles.
Under the marquee, an invitingly-laid table, lit with candles, awaits. We enjoy a three-course meal, consisting mainly of locally sourced ingredients, all cooked on a makeshift iron stove. Our tents each contain a mattress on a raised bedstead, a bedside table and an en-suite with a toilet and a bag shower (yes, that's a shower in a
bag, filled up with water every morning by staff, and attached to the ceiling).
The nearest settlement is a 40-minute-drive away and, though the region is scattered with private campsites, surrounded by total darkness, we are well and truly out in the wilderness.
It feels suitably adventurous yet also surprisingly safe. However, I don't need to be told twice not to leave my tent during the night. I sleep lightly - every bird cry suddenly sounds like a panic-call and at one point, I hear loud rustling. Somehow, I eventually manage to drift off and wake at the crack of dawn to the enticing aromas of freshly baked cakes and bread.
As we tuck into breakfast, Gareth informs us that last night's rustling was, in fact, a hippo...
Today, we have a 5am start. Setting off early gives us the best chance of spotting game. We see plenty of animals, but thankfully, don't spot a single other Land-Cruiser all morning. That is one of the joys of Botswana.
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Unlike some of the other African safari destinations, Botswana has been careful to keep its national parks open only to low impact tourism, so you don't see mass convoys of cars. This makes the whole experience feel more authentic.
At the heat of the day - the point at which the sun is hottest, as morning gives way to afternoon - there's a three-hour siesta-type period. The animals head for water and rest. We do the same and stop for lunch.
Later, we head east towards the Savuti region. On the way, we spot a pack of l i o n s h i d i n g beneath a bush. A cuddly-looking cub nestles into its mum's neck, and they gleefully play, while I look on in disbelief that we're so close.
birdlife However, it soon became clear that this safari holiday wasn't all about the big predators. Our guide shows as much enthusiasm for insects as he does for big cats, and Botswana is also famed for its vast birdlife - showcased beautifully near our camp on the Savuti marsh.
We witness a feeding frenzy of thousands, made up of 150 different species of birds, all feeding from one pool. Our guide points out eagles, lilac-breasted rollers, red-billed hornbills, and black egrets, to name just a few.
A little later, I have to pinch myself as we stop for a cup of tea and biscuit, and as I sip from my mug, an Ostrich grazes on the marsh
ahead, while two elephants chomp away behind. Then we watch a male leopard leap elegantly out of a tree and prowl straight past us. It's completely surreal.
This region is a lot busier than Moremi. The Savuti attracts more tourists as the landscape is prettier and the wildlife more concentrated.
Driving across the centre of the marsh, herds of wildebeest, elephant, buffalo, impala and zebra
can be seen in one sweep of the binoculars. After a lucky sighting of rare wild dogs and giraffes, we hop on a boat to neighbouring Namibia.
The Savanna Lodge on the Chobe River, consisting of twelve thatched chalets, is our final stop. After camping, this is pure luxury. My room is l a r g e a n d comfortable with a balcony overlooking the river.
There's a small restaurant, lounge area and bar, with incredible panoramic views of the vast floodplains of Chobe National Park. We explore Chobe by boat. A family of elephants swims by as the sun sets in the background.
It's the perfect end to an incredible holiday. It may have been an adventurous trip, but it wasn't particularly active. We only left the car once for a short walk up a rock face to see some ancient drawings, and the drives between camps were long. But, they were well worth it.
And as I sip my gin and tonic watching the sunset, I can't think of anywhere in the world I'd rather be.
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In a few short years Korean car company Kia has gone from being on the periphery of the UK sales chart to being a rapidly rising star. Once ridiculed by press and public alike, this very public transformation has produced a growing range of increasingly desirable cars.
From city cars to sports utility vehicles, Kia's line-up spans all the important models. Well, not quite. Since the departure of its Magentis, Kia's range lacked a medium-sized saloon. And, if you want to make strides in the all-important company car sector you still need to have one of those in the showroom.
Enter the Optima, which is Kia's response to the likes of Vauxhall's Insignia and Ford's Mondeo. The company car reference is an important one, as 'solus' deals where a company secures its entire fleet from one car maker are a key part of this complex business. Spanish car maker Seat found this out prior to releasing its Exeo. Since its arrival the firm has done a roaring trade in the fleet environment.
And an increased presence in the fleet world is something Kia is actively seeking. So much so that the firm has opted to put all its eggs in one diesel basket, as for the UK the sole engine option for the Optima will be a 1.7-litre turbo oil-burner in 134 horsepower guise.
The engine's official figures support Kia's bold decision, with it posting 57.6mpg and 128g/km for combined fuel economy and CO2 respectively. Factor in a stop-start function and it's clear that this is a
serious effort.
It's also clear once you step inside the Optima that Kia's not cutting any corners with the overall ownership experience. Immediately obvious is the amount of space available; front seat occupants won't be bashing elbows and those in the rear benefit from enough legroom to rival that from a car in the class above.
Cabin fit and finish is also impressive, with good quality plastics everywhere and familiar, sturdy switchgear plus supportive seats for those predictably long journeys that company car drivers undertake every day.
impressive The value-added proposition continues with a generous helping of kit throughout the range. Like other Kia’s the Optima is available in trim levels labelled 1, 2 and 3. With alloy wheels, Bluetooth, air conditioning, electric windows and cruise control available in base trim, you could easily stop there. Move up the range and you can choose between a 'Tech' or 'Luxe' theme and more kit: sat-nav, reversing camera, Infinity-branded audio unit, parking assist system and a panoramic sunroof on Luxe models.
Clearly Kia is out to tempt owners of well established cars with this treasure trove of kit. It's a smart tactic as items like the touch screen sat-nav unit and MP3 player compatible audio system are impressive and easy to use.
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No doubt there are people who still think that a Kia can't possibly be as polished a performer on the road as its more experienced European rivals. After all, throwing the kitchen sink at the car must be a diversionary tactic, right? Wrong.
The truth, which the opposition might find hard to stomach, is that the Optima is indeed a fine car to drive. Kia's progress in on-road dynamics has been rapid in recent years. The firm has taken developing cars for Europe very seriously indeed, and the Optima copes well with the various levels of broken surfaces that pass for UK roads in this day and age.
Given its target audience, it's true that the Optima will spend many miles sat on the nation's motorways. In this environment it feels stable and the cabin is a pleasingly hushed place to be. The car's steering boasts a noticeable self-centering feel, which helps it track straight with little driver input.
Away from the nation's highways the Optima
continues to impress when there's a bend in the road. Kia isn't promoting the car as a Korean alternative to something from BMW but it does deliver a pleasing and reassuring experience when driven enthusiastically. Ride comfort is also good, with pitch and roll kept to a minimum.
Performance-wise Kia's familiar 1.7-litre diesel unit performs admirably. It's a surprisingly quiet unit even under load, yet delivers plenty of thrust when you need it and is flexible enough to adapt to changing terrain. And although available with a six-speed auto gearbox, the default six-speed manual boasts a gear shifter with a decidedly sporty and accurate short-throw action.
So, is Kia's Optima worth a punt? Countless American buyers can't be wrong, as the car has been flying off the shelves since its launch over there, and helps to explain why we've had to be patient for it to hit the UK shores.
On balance the Optima is impossible to ignore. It's a stylish, spacious, refined and practical mid-size saloon boasting a wealth of standard kit, low running costs - don't forget Kia's trademark seven year warranty - and a pleasing driving experience. If it's not on your company car list, find a job where it is.
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Facts at a glance Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi 2 Tech, from £21,695 otr. Engine: 1.7-litre diesel unit developing 134bhp. Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission
as standard, driving the front wheels. Performance: Maximum speed 125mph, 0-62mph 10.2 seconds. Economy: 57.6mpg. CO2 Rating: 128g/km.
“stylish, spacious, refined and practical”
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RG12 7DX
Tel: 01344 451693 Bracknell Methodist ChurchBracknell Methodist ChurchBracknell Methodist ChurchBracknell Methodist Church
Shepherds Lane
Bracknell
RG42 2DD
Tel: 01344 411417 www.bracknellmethodist.org.uk
St. Joseph R.C ChurchSt. Joseph R.C ChurchSt. Joseph R.C ChurchSt. Joseph R.C Church
Stanley Walk
Bracknell
RG12 1HA
Tel: 01344 425729 Church of Jesus Christ of LatterChurch of Jesus Christ of LatterChurch of Jesus Christ of LatterChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter----day day day day
SaintsSaintsSaintsSaints
Ringmead
Hanworth
Bracknell
RG12 7AT
Tel: 01344 455839
St. Margaret Clitherow R.C ChurchSt. Margaret Clitherow R.C ChurchSt. Margaret Clitherow R.C ChurchSt. Margaret Clitherow R.C Church 202 Ringmead
Hanworth
Bracknell
RG12 7AT
Tel: 01344 423093 New Covenant (Pentecostal) New Covenant (Pentecostal) New Covenant (Pentecostal) New Covenant (Pentecostal) ChurchChurchChurchChurch
Crowthorne Rd North
Bracknell
RG12 7AU
Tel: 01344 300018
Newbold ChurchNewbold ChurchNewbold ChurchNewbold Church
(Seventh Day Adventist Church)(Seventh Day Adventist Church)(Seventh Day Adventist Church)(Seventh Day Adventist Church)
Popeswood Road
Binfield
Bracknell
RG42 4AN Tel: 01344 401792
www.newboldchurch.org The Redeemed Christian Church of The Redeemed Christian Church of The Redeemed Christian Church of The Redeemed Christian Church of
God Bracknell Victorious Assembly God Bracknell Victorious Assembly God Bracknell Victorious Assembly God Bracknell Victorious Assembly
Parish (BVA)Parish (BVA)Parish (BVA)Parish (BVA)
Easthampstead & Wildridings
Community Centre
Rectory Lane
Bracknell ,RG12 7BH.
Tel: 07932609035
Email: [email protected]
The Church @ the Pines The Church @ the Pines The Church @ the Pines The Church @ the Pines
(Methodist/Anglican)(Methodist/Anglican)(Methodist/Anglican)(Methodist/Anglican)
The Lower School
The Pines School
Hanworth Road
Bracknell
RG12 7WX
Tel: 01344 426741
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Community CentresCommunity CentresCommunity CentresCommunity Centres Great Holland Great Holland Great Holland Great Holland NeighbourhoodNeighbourhoodNeighbourhoodNeighbourhood
OrganisationOrganisationOrganisationOrganisation
2 Great Hollands Square
Bracknell
RG12 8UX
Tel: 01344 422170 Martins Heron & The Warren Martins Heron & The Warren Martins Heron & The Warren Martins Heron & The Warren
Community CentreCommunity CentreCommunity CentreCommunity Centre
Whitton Rd
Bracknell
RG12 9TZ
Email: community.centre@
mhwca.co.uk
Birch Hill Community CentreBirch Hill Community CentreBirch Hill Community CentreBirch Hill Community Centre
Leppington
Bracknell
RG12 7WW
Tel: 01344 302660 Hanworth Community Hanworth Community Hanworth Community Hanworth Community
AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation
The Pine Community
Centre
Hanworth Rd
Hanworth
Bracknell
RG12 7WX
Tel: 01344 423487
Crown Wood Community Crown Wood Community Crown Wood Community Crown Wood Community
AssociationAssociationAssociationAssociation
Opladen Way
Crown Wood
Bracknell
RG12 0PE
Tel: 01344 451822
Forest Park Community CentreForest Park Community CentreForest Park Community CentreForest Park Community Centre
Horndean Road
Forest Park
Bracknell
RG12 0XQ Tel: 01344 302872
Email: [email protected]
Bracknell Team MinistryBracknell Team MinistryBracknell Team MinistryBracknell Team Ministry
Parish Office
Langley Hall
The Ring
Bracknell
RG12 1HD
Tel: 01344 867383
Holy Trinity Church
The Ring
Bracknell
RG12 1HD
St. Andrew's Church
Priestwood Court Road
Priestwood
Bracknell
RG42 1TU
St. Paul's, Harmanswater
Lowbury,
Harman's water,
Bracknell,
RG12 9HY
Warfield Church CongregationsWarfield Church CongregationsWarfield Church CongregationsWarfield Church Congregations
St Michael the Archangel
Warfield
RG42 6EG
All Saints
Warfield Church of England
Primary School
Warfield
RG42 3SS
St Peter's
Whitegrove Primary School
Westmorland Drive
RG42 3QS
Eternity Bullbrook
Holly Spring School
Bullbrook
RG12 2SW
Eternity Youth Church
St Michael the Archangel
Contact Warfield Church Office for details: 01344 886900 [email protected]
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Fire/Police/Ambulance 999
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Aids Helpline 0800 567123
Alcoholics Anonymous 08457 697555
Age Concern 0800 009966
Childline 0800 1111
Cruse Bereavement
Counselling 0870 167 1677
Disability 01302 310123
Drugs Helpline 0800 776600
Environment Agency 0800 807060
Family Tracing 020 7367 4747
Family Planning Assoc 020 7837 4044
Gamblers Anonymous 020 7384 3040
Lone Parent 0800 018 5026
Missing Persons 0500 700700
National Debt Line 0808 808 4000
NSPCC 0800 800500
Rape & Abuse Line 0808 8000 123
RSPCA 0870 5555 999
Samaritans 08457 909090
Shelter Line 0808 800 4444
Victim Support 0845 3030 900
Ostomate Support GroupOstomate Support GroupOstomate Support GroupOstomate Support Group
Martins Heron & The Warren
Community Centre (Near
Tesco)
Whitton Road, Martins Heron
Mondays 2.00-4.00pm
Contact: Jackie Dudley
01344 426652
E-Mail:
Bracknell Area Deaf & Hard Bracknell Area Deaf & Hard Bracknell Area Deaf & Hard Bracknell Area Deaf & Hard
of Hearing Club of Hearing Club of Hearing Club of Hearing Club
Meeting every first and third
Monday 2-4pm
Kerith Centre off Church
Road, Bracknell
National Help Lines
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The Alzheimer's Society in Bracknell The Alzheimer's Society in Bracknell The Alzheimer's Society in Bracknell The Alzheimer's Society in Bracknell
and Surrounding Areasand Surrounding Areasand Surrounding Areasand Surrounding Areas
Drop In ServiceDrop In ServiceDrop In ServiceDrop In Service
Every Wednesday, 10am to 12 noon
The Look In Cafe, 44 The Broadway
Bracknell Town Centre.
Our volunteers are happy to give help &
advice to People with Dementia,
their families & carers in a casual
friendly atmosphere over a cup of tea
or coffee.
For further details of this service phone
01344 421292
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
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Feet First Beauty
Dave Alan Unisex Hairdresser
Go Cruise
Bracknell Trading Standards
Gisela Clarke Accountancy
Maria’s Cleaning Services
CJC Maintenance
Caroline York
Twyford Lighting
Learndirect
New Hope
Bracknell Forest Council
Rosemary Conley
Chips Away
Paul White Plumbing
The Victoria Arms
Coffee Break Solutions
Paul White Plumbing Services
◊ Domestic Plumbing ◊ Tiling ◊ ◊ Bathroom Refurbishments ◊
Reliable and Fully Insured
01344 453 865 [email protected]
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THE VICTORIA ARMSTHE VICTORIA ARMSTHE VICTORIA ARMS Terrace Road North, Binfield
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