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A warm welcome to the readers of Buzz – “the magazine that encourages business growth within our local community”, kindly mentioned by one of our advertisers.

As part of our continued commitment to offer value to your reading, Buzz has various great Easter themed features and competitions. Try baking your own hot cross buns or win Hotel Chocolat’s extra thick Easter egg (details on page 18). If you are looking for somewhere to go during Easter, take a look at our ever expanding Food & Drink pages, where you will find great restaurants with fabulous offers or buy magnificent sparkling wine from a local producer Coates & Seely.

We are delighted to have had the rare opportunity to interview Berkshire born “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” presenter Chris Tarrant. Chris has taken the time to talk to Buzz about how he became a presenter, what really happened with the major and what his plans are for the future.

Subsequent to a few requests, we are introducing a new feature for all our pet owning readers. Check out our Pet Point page for advice and ideas on grooming and exercise. If you have a funny photo of your pet, please send it to [email protected] and your pet could feature in upcoming issues.

As the sky is blue, the flowers are in full bloom and the days are getting longer, it’s the time of year that makes your heart sing. . . O thou with dewy locks – O Spring! And with spring comes the traditional spring clean and our Buzz Tips can help make your house blossom. Enjoy! It goes without saying that our regular features such as Wedding Wisdoms, Parents & Children, Gardening and Doctor in the House are full of great ideas to assist you. Remember to use the vouchers towards the back of the magazine to make some great savings.

I am always looking for readers to propose additional improvements to our beautiful Buzz. Please contact me with your ideas and suggestions at [email protected] and check our website for updates on the next issue.

Hope you have a peaceful and joyful Easter. We will be back in June!

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contents11 spring fashion

17 buzz Tips Spring clean

19 Pet Point Our new pet page for animal lovers

20 what’s on Local Events

24 food and drink Dine in luxury

27 hot cross buns Make them from scratch

29 Colour delight Seasonal gardening tips

33 Parents and children Get active this Easter

35 money saving vouchers

37 local listing

39 a blast from the Past The Donnington Hospital Trust

regular features

6 Community news

8 wedding wisdom A vintage wedding

12 Celebrity spread Chris Tarrant on life, work and family

18 buzz loves Easter and spring products

23 health & beauty Worried about pollen?

31 doctor in the house NHS Reforms

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n Remove any climbing aids such as wheelie bins that are near to porches or roof extensions to help prevent lead theft.

n Invert and cap hinges on metal gates.

Report any suspicious incidents or persons immediately to the police on 101, especially if it involves night time activity, empty properties, those under construction or cold callers offering to buy metal at the door.

Supt Robin RickardLocal Policing CommanderWest Berkshire

in february, scottish and southern energy opened the doors of their thatcham training Centre to local students as part of apprenticeship Week.

Among those who attended were EBP West Berkshire’s World of Work (WoW) students who spent the day exploring the facilities and learning about the career opportunities available at SSE for school leavers, apprentices and graduates. The students were given advice on preparing CVs, writing application letters and interviews.

WoW helps students, who are at risk of becoming disengaged with learning, find a career path. Of the 38 students that completed the course last year, 34 went on to further education or an apprenticeship.

apprenticeship week, another success!

The West Berks Chamber of Commerce is keen to provide business engagement opportunities for all its members. To support that effort we will be hosting a programme of networking events throughout 2012 in West Berkshire. The focus will be very much on business themes with these events being supplemented by complimentary network events outside of normal working hours.

The Chamber Council in West Berks continues to lobby and support for business interests with its members. It also seeks to provide comment on economic development in the region so that there is a balanced view as West Berks competes for inward investment and re-investment opportunities.

For more information about the West Berks Chamber contact 01753 870500.

Gary CranfordBusiness ManagerWest Berks Chamber of Commerce

If your school would be interested in the World of Work Programme, please contact the EBP on 01635 279900 or email [email protected]

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in honour of its 30th anniversary, local charity helen & douglas house is calling on people to become simply supper hosts this spring.

Simply Supper allows you to host a dinner party for family and friends one evening in April. You can then ask your guests for a

donation towards the charity. The Helen & Douglas House charity provides hospice care for children and young adults and support for their families.

become a simply supper host

Contact the Fundraising Team on 01865 799150, or email [email protected] to receive a Simply Supper Host pack containing free Helen & Douglas tea towel, invitations, place cards, a quiz and more. Go to www.helenanddouglas.org.uk for more information.

Taking the plungethe brain tumours group helps to support those facing the toughest journey of their lives. louise Maslin is always looking for new ways to raise funds for the group and has decided to take the ultimate leap.

Louise, her brother Alan and his partner Sue will parachute jump at Silver Stars Parachute Centre at the Duke of Gloucester Barracks. Diagnosed with two tumours, it’s taken Louise three months to get the go ahead from her doctor but she is very excited.

“We will be jumping around noon on 24 June and you can read about my journey on our website www.brain-tumour.co.uk. Running the group is so important to me and parachuting is on my wish list.”

You can sponsor Louise and her team by going to www.brain-tumour.co.uk

Above: Chairman Louise Maslin (far right) with members of the Brain Tumour Support & Social Group

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Participants will explore a variety of ways to engage children and young people, recognise good practice and learn how to overcome barriers and increase participation in your community.

Following a successful course last year, places are now available for the next Ready Steady Change course run by Berkshire Youth. Previous attendees include Clay Hill Residents Association, Newbury

Town Council and Thatcham Town Council, who commented “A worthwhile experience . . . very important for all parish councillors."

The next course will be run on the 26th May, 16th June and 23rd June. For further information or to book your place on the next course please contact Tanya Honor on [email protected] or 07787419196.

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There is a growing ‘gorgeous vintage trend’, not so much tea cups and bunting which is still the quintessentially English favourite but another that oozes glamour.

Brides want a modern take on 1950’s Grace Kelly vintage quality and style, nothing too overstated but a certain sparkle that will make their wedding day one to remember.

In 2012 bouquets are smaller; lily of the valley is huge, as it was in the 1950’s and following Kate’s style at her wedding to Prince William last Spring.

Freesia and stephanotis are popular choices for their scent. Calla lily still epitomises elegance, but probably the most exciting bouquet is the revival of the bridal cocktail size posy. Its tiny clusters of mixed seasonal flowers make a delicate tapestry in your chosen colours, flowing ribbons and perhaps a diamante pin here and there for a tiny touch of glitz.

The overall effect of a 50's glamour themed wedding is one of elegance and romance and this should transpire in the photographs. Think Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn and the iconic photographs that star them, the emphasis is on beauty and romance.

There is something about the photographs from this era that encapsulates the elegance and grace of the time, which is what is so appealing as a wedding theme.

As a wedding photographer, a 50's themed wedding will get your creative juices flowing with the opportunity to come up with portrait images of the bride and groom that are creative, full of romance and yet elegant. Couple this with

the opportunity to capture the little details, peep toe shoes, lace, pearls and maybe even a juke box, pink lemonade really is a photographer's dream and will be sure to get you a beautiful collection of images that will really have the wow factor.

The nice thing about a 50's themed wedding is getting photographs of all aspects of the

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Ivory and white are the bouquet colours that always dominate but brides who want colour are not afraid of intensity. Draw inspiration from nature’s vibrant greens. Pink is still the ‘it’ colour. Slate grey is replacing chocolate, and lavender is making an appearance. Fashion will entice brides to consider vibrant shades of fuchsia, coral and lime green.

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Dresses, in particular, are very retro bringing us designs to flatter the female form. Within the 40’s influence are pretty floral prints, slightly puffy sleeves with attractive necklines and hemlines to suit all ages. The 50’s look

brings us both the swishy skirts with the smaller waist being emphasised and also the fabulous glamorous “Bardot” look with slim line skirts and shapely tops, in gorgeous satins and silks which look good on the curvaceous figure. The simple, well cut

Wherever you look these days, there is a nod to the best of the past. Style and glamour abounds. From successful television programs like 'Mad Men' and 'Downton Abbey', to home wares with a distinctive aura of something familiar in some of our distant memories. The world of fashion is no exception.

lines of the 60’s are also evident giving a chic uncluttered look. This works particularly well for the more petite ladies, you just have to think of Audrey Hepburn to get the idea. The 70’s are still evident in the flamboyant prints and the long flowing skirts of the maxis. You no longer have to wear trousers if you want to cover up your legs.

Many dresses have a slightly higher waist line, almost empire line, which is very forgiving for any woman conscious of her tummy. If you prefer covered arms but the dress doesn’t have sleeves, then a shrug or bolero will work very well too; in fact many sleeveless dresses now come with either of these.

What better excuse can there be to indulge yourself with a new outfit than an invite to a wedding, the races or some other equally

exciting occasion. Of course, ideally you would like to wear an outfit again and again and this is where the dress up/ dress down scenario is invaluable. Look for styles that with simple additions of a jacket, pretty bag and shoes, hat or fascinator and complementary

jewellery will make the transition from every day to something spectacular. Even the plainest of outfits can be made into a show stopper with the right accessories, especially if you require a hat or fascinator for the event.

A growing number of hats have become smaller and more popular due to the patronage of the Duchess of Cambridge. These work particularly well with the revival of the vintage inspired clothes. You can certainly look over your shoulder to past decades and pick and choose a look which is perfect for you. There is plenty to experiment and have fun with.

To create an individual look and not become a brand clone, you should look to the independent shops as well. They will not only offer a personal service but a greater variety of labels and you might be surprised to discover that many a time they can save you money too.

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Born in Reading, Chris has always been drawn to the area where he spent his childhood, and has never quite left. Even when he was working at a TV station in the Midlands, Chris still returned home on weekends to see his parents in Reading and grandfather in Bucklebury.

“The great thing about this part of the world is it’s incredibly untouched. I used to walk the fields with my granddad and I now live five minutes from the river Kennet” says Chris, who is an avid fisherman and has even had an iPhone App named after him called “Fishing with Chris Tarrant”.

TeachingAfter finishing his honours degree in English Literature, Chris went on to teach English at an all boy’s school in the East End. Chris says

From “Tiswas” to “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”, Chris Tarrant is probably one of the most well known British TV presenters of our time. The "Berkshire boy" has taken the time to talk to Buzz about his accomplishments.

“I was teaching 14 year old boys known as the ‘Easter leavers’, which meant by an accident of birth they could leave a term early. They just couldn’t wait to get out so teaching them about Shakespeare wasn’t a great success.”

“I only taught for about a year and I wasn’t unhappy to leave. The actual job of getting kids to understand things was incredibly rewarding but those moments were quite few and far between,” he adds.

Chris not only worked at the school, he also lived on the grounds for six months. Following an argument with his then girlfriend, Chris found himself homeless, “I parked outside and slept in my minivan. I could make coffee, do my marking in the back and I even had my mail delivered.

The headmaster used to think I was the most wonderful teacher because I was always early.”

First breakAfter leaving teaching, Chris went on to become a researcher at the Central office of Information, an agency which makes government commercials. Chris says “I just remember seeing a presenter doing his piece to camera and thinking that it didn't look very difficult. I wrote a letter to every television company in Britain, most of whom had the good sense to put it in the bin but ATV gave me a job. I stayed there for about three years on a weekly contract.”

He adds “When I started I was trying to be like every other presenter, but I was hopeless. Then I started to get all these light weight interviews with complete ‘nutters’, like the man who lived with a pigeon on his head, and I loved it. I think because of this I was kind of an obvious choice for “Tiswas”.”

Capital RadioWhilst doing some TV work in London, Chris received a call from Capital Radio (now Capital FM)

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about presenting their Sunday show. After about a year he moved on to a daily show and then ended up presenting the breakfast show, “When "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" went through the roof something had to give so I stopped doing the radio, however, I do prefer radio as you can say the first thing that comes into your head which gives you an edge.”

Chris says “”Tiswas” started my life and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" has won many awards but I’m probably proudest of the Capital breakfast show because we were last in the ratings and within a year we turned it around and became easily the most listened to station in London.”

"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?""Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” started in 1998 and has become one of the most successful quiz shows of all time. In recent years it's moved from members of the public to celebrity shows, raising money for many charities, however, one of the moments which will always stay in Chris's mind was the case of the cheating major, “They were going to do a movie about it. They asked me and I said that whatever they write won't be as good as the real thing."

In 2003, British Army Major Charles Ingram, his wife Diana and one of that edition's Fastest Finger contestants, Tecwen Whittock, were convicted of cheating to win the £1 million prize when Ingram was a contestant on the show in September 2001. The allegation was that when host Chris asked a question, Whittock would cough in order to guide Ingram to the correct answer.

Chris remembers the major well, “He wasn’t bright. He got to £4,000

and he only had one life line left. Normally, when the contestant reaches £500,000, I remind them that if they get the next question wrong they will lose £450,000 and it doesn't matter who you say that to they will panic, except the major. It only occurred to me months later that he never even blinked.”

Chris appeared as a witness during the court case and says “I think by the time they got to me they were bored. I was asked a question and when I gave my answer the judge leaned across and asked me if that was my final answer."

Personal lifeChris has four children from his two previous marriages. Fia, from his first marriage, has gone into the same line of work as her father and now appears on a radio show in Spain after working on Reading 107 FM for a year.

l "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" has been aired in 118 countries around

the world.

l In Britain alone over £65 million has been won in prize money, some of which has gone to charity thanks to the celebrity version.

l There have been over 650 shows in the UK.

l Five million pound UK winners and one cheat.

l Celebrities who have appeared on the show include George Michael, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Ross and Simon Cowell.

Fishing is one of Chris's favourite hobbies as well as playing and watching cricket

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Chris Tarrant with his children on holiday in South Africa

"I do prefer radio as you can say the first thing that comes into your head which gives you an edge."

Chris is now planning a charity marathon to take place during the summer. Make sure you see the next copy of Buzz for more information and keep checking online at www.localbuzzmagazine.com for updates.

Charity marathon

In recent years, Chris has received some bad press surrounding his personal life but he says he has overcome this simply by not speaking to them, “There’s a whole rainforest written about my love life but you will not find a single quote from me. “

Although Chris would like to do less work, there are several new celebrity editions of Millionaire planned and he occasionally presents on Radio Two.

In addition, Chris has taken part in a new documentary called “Hero in my Family” where celebrities focus on a family member who has inspired them. In Chris’s case it was his father who fought in the war and earned a military cross.

The documentary shows a reconstruction of what happened to Chris’s father, “The point about it is I grew up incredibly close to my dad and in all the years he

hardly ever mentioned the war. He was my best friend and died sadly five years ago.”

In 2004, Chris received an OBE for his work with charities. He has just finished his role as president of the Lord’s Taverners which raised £6 million in two years for children with learning disabilities, “I’m also patron of several charities including Help for Heroes.”

You can watch Chris Tarrant in “Hero in my Family” on Channel 5. The series starts in April.

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If there is food stuck inside the microwave then bring a mug of water to boil and the steam should loosen the dirt.

Use cotton swabs to clean around tight spots in your sink, shower or bath.

Living roomUse the vacuum attachment to clean between seat cushions, and then use a shampoo treatment or spot treatment on the sofa, testing it on a small unseen part to begin with.

Dust down unplugged electronics and check for worn wires. If you have a carpet you may want to hire a professional or you could just hire the cleaning machine and do it yourself.

Your wardrobeYou should sort out your wardrobe before you clean your bedroom. It will be messy and you’re likely to end up with several piles

of clothes. Arrange your clothes into four piles

which are rubbish, sell/giveaway, storage or put away. Clothes in the 'put away' pile are

worn on a regular basis whereas storage is for clothes worn at specific times of the year.

Get the family involvedGet the whole family involved and it can become a family activity. Pick a day when everyone is available and

get everything needed prior to the day. Reward yourself and your family at the end by going to the cinema or for a meal.

Out with the oldAt the end of all your spring cleaning

you may be left with piles of things you want to get rid of. With car boot sale season just around the corner, put aside what you think is still in good enough condition to be sold.

Have you read all your books? If so, why not exchange them on websites such as www.fatbrain.co.uk or www.bookmooch.com. If you just want to get rid of things or you want to give something back, donate clothes, toys, or other items that are in good condition to charity or local community projects.

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Spring cleaning gives you a great opportunity to rearrange the house and place items in order. Pick a day when you’re free to focus solely on cleaning or if you don’t have time, choose a room a day to focus on.

Start with everyday tasks such as the dishes and emptying the bins. It's important to get everything together beforehand. You’ll need sponges, all purpose sprays, cloths, a mop, a broom, vacuum with attachments, a bucket with a handle, oven cleaner and a duster.

Hardest part firstStart with the hardest rooms first, the kitchen and the bathroom. Clear out your fridge and apply oven cleaner to the oven. Check food to make sure it’s in date and fix any lopsided cupboard shelves. Put the dishwasher on an empty wash and clear out drawers (this is the perfect opportunity to insert some drawer dividers).

Spring is here and it’s time to dust away the cob webs and clear out the clutter.

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Kennel coughKennel cough is an upper respiratory infection, very similar to the common cold and just as simple to catch.

Kennel cough used to be something dogs caught when they went to boarding kennels. Nowadays it can be picked up almost anywhere.

The condition is caused by a variety of airborne viruses and bacteria and nearly every dog will experience it at some point. A typical case of kennel cough will last anywhere from one to three weeks and generally requires little or no medical intervention. As with many conditions, puppies and senior pets have the hardest time fighting off infection. In very extreme cases it can progress into pneumonia.

What are the symptoms?

The cough will sound like retching as if they are trying to get something from the back of their throat. Dogs with kennel cough are usually fine as far as activity levels, appetite, and general attitude.

It’s quite common for infected dogs to cough up clear or cream coloured mucous. Shades of deep gold or green indicates a secondary infection, this is the time to call the vet.

Benylin cough medicine will help ease symptoms. A vaporizing treatment will also help. Sit your dog in a steamy atmosphere for 20 minutes and it will help open the bronchial tubes. Once you know you have an infected dog you must refrain from taking your dog on any walks as kennel cough is highly infectious. Activity can also exacerbate coughing as can wearing a collar.

If you are unsure it is always best to have your dog checked out by the vet.

Flyball is a sport for dogs who just love tennis balls. Whether it’s for competition or for fun it’s an excellent way to exercise your dog and meet with other dog owners. The idea of the sport is for teams of four dog’s racing against each other from a start/finish line.

The course consists of a starting line, four hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and a box. The hurdle height is dependent on the height of the lowest dog in the team. The dogs jump the hurdles and step on a spring-loaded box that releases a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball and then runs back over the four hurdles.

When the dog crosses the starting line the next dog goes, the first team to have all four dogs run without faults wins the heat.

Try flyball and give your dog a great work outHeard of it?

Shandie, a seven year old Jack Russell Terrier from Aldermaston Wharf, enjoying the spring sunshine.

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5 thuWolf WalK aNd easter egg huNt

UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Beenham

11am - 1pm

Take a walk with the wolves and

decorate some Easter eggs their very

own wolfy Easter egg hunt. £13 per

person, no more than two adults per

group. Suitable for ages 6+. Booking

essential 0118 9713 330. More events at

www.ukwct.org.uk

7 satCoMPtoN easter boNaNza

2pm - 5pm

The Institute of Animal Health Cricket

Field, High Street, Compton,

Newbury, RG20 7NN

2 Easter Egg Hunts suitable for

toddlers/older children, Easter Bonnet

Competition, BBQ & Beer tent, hold

baby chicks and rabbits, other fun

Easter activities! Charity event for

breast cancer.

Call Sarah on 07769 887714 or email

[email protected]

8 suNeaster egg huNt aNd suNday

luNCh

Mercure Newbury Elcot Park

12pm

Easter egg hunt around the grounds

for 12 years and under. Bouncy castle,

outdoor chess and giant Jenga also.

Every child wins an Easter egg. Egg

hunt £3 per child or egg hunt and Easter

Sunday Carvery £22 per adult, £8 per

child. Book 01488 607 302.

12 thuyour days are NuMbered

8pm

New greenham arts

Join ‘stand-up mathematician’,

Matt Parker, and writer/comedian,

18 Wedthe geNius that is beethoveN

St Nicolas Church, Newbury

7.30pm

David Hill and Southern Sinfonia present

the works of Beethoven, to include

Symphony No. 7 and his enduringly

popular Violin Concerto in D Major.

Tickets: £14, £10 concessions, £5 under 25s

www.southernsinfonia.co.uk

28 satthe aMaziNg bubble shoW

11am & 1.30pm

Corn exchange

louis Pearl presents the greatest

bubble show on earth; be amazed

by the array of bubbly fun, spinning

flying saucer bubbles, square bubbles

filled with fog, universe bubbles with

orbiting planets – you may even be able

to get inside a bubble, or even eat one.


age guide: 3+

box office: 01635 522 733

1st Apr April Fool’s Day

6th Apr Good Friday

8th Apr Easter Sunday

9th Apr Easter Monday

23rd Apr St George’s Day

1st May May Day

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St Nicolas Church, Newbury

7.30pm

David Hill and Southern Sinfonia present

the works of Beethoven, to include

Symphony No. 7 and his enduringly

popular Violin Concerto in D Major.

Tickets: £14, £10 concessions, £5 under 25s

www.southernsinfonia.co.uk

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11am & 1.30pm

Corn exchange

louis Pearl presents the greatest

bubble show on earth; be amazed

by the array of bubbly fun, spinning

flying saucer bubbles, square bubbles

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orbiting planets – you may even be able

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age guide: 3+

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2 Wed - 3 thuluCy foster aNd iMProbable PreseNt the Pirate ProJeCt

7.45pm

Corn exchange

Join three women set sail in search of their inner pirate. expect sword fights, theatrical storms and cross dressing aplenty. ha haaar!

tickets: £14 (£12 concs)age guide: 14+box office: 01635 522 733

3 thuflaMeNCo guitar Night

7.30pm

El Sabio, Weavers Walk, Newbury

First Thursday of every month. Enjoy Live Spanish music whilst tucking into your tapas. Must book in advanced.

01635 552644

www.elsabio.co.uk

5 satsCaMP theatre & Watford PalaCe theatre PreseNttiddler aNd other terrifiC talesfroM Julia doNaldsoN & axel sCheffler

2.30pm

Corn exchange

under sea, over land, on the farm and in the jungle, these tales are woven together with live music, songs, puppets and a host of colourful characters who will delight in this brand new show from the award-winning scamp theatre.


age guide: 3+

6 suNa stroll arouNd ashaMPstead CoMMoN

Start 10.30am at The Cottage, Ashampstead Common RG8 8QT.

About 2.5 miles to look at the veteran trees, wildlife and archaeology of The Common. Well behaved dogs welcome. This walk is organised by West Berkshire Countryside Society and is in conjunction with Abingdon Natural History Society. If you would like more information on this walk or other walks planned please contact Dick Greenaway. [email protected]

6 suNiaN thoMPsoN MeMorial football MatCh thoMMo xi v htfC veteraNs

Hungerford Town FC

2pm - 5.30pm

Charity football match and sporting auction in memory of Ian Thompson to raise funds for Newbury & District Cancer Care Trust.

www.teamthommo.com

12 satNeWbury aNtiques, viNtage & ColleCtors MarKet

The Congregational Hall, Cromwell Place, Northbrook St, Newbury

9.30am - 3.30pmSecond Saturday of every month except January. 20 + Stalls selling Jewellery, Furniture, Ceramics and more. Hot and cold refreshments available.

18 fribats at dusK WalK

Bowdown Woods, Newbury

8.15pm-10pm

Come and discover the real life of bats with bat enthusiast James Shipman. Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing and bring a torch, binoculars and insect repellent. No dogs and booking is essential.

Meet at the 'Old Bomb Site' car park at Bowdown Woods (grid ref SU 505 653).

Ages 12+ and admission is free.

Contact Jacky Akam 01635 500 886 oremail [email protected].

27 suNberKshire CouNtry fayre

9am-5pm

a fun day out for all the family with food and craft marquees, children’s entertainment, a dog show, funfair, classic cars display and more. it’s also competition day for berkshire’s young farmers clubs. free parking.

family tickets £15, adult £6, Children 5-12 £3, under 5’s free and Concessions £3

for further booking details contact Mrs lydia bendall on 07733325110 and [email protected]

Jubilee flower festival

Jewels of the Crownst Michael & all angels' Church highclere, 2 - 5 June, 10am - 6pm dailyCommemorative programme available to buy

From Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

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Health & Beauty Day Spa

Come and take a lookLaurabella has had a face lift. All treatment rooms have been

beautifully decorated, with a larger and inviting reception area.

Launching Decleor Body range

April offerAll Decleor body wraps 1/2 price

MayTreat yourself to a facial and receive a

complementary cleanser/ toner and moisturiser or oil from the Laurabella Organic range. Remember we are closed on bank holidays.

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Reiki can improve the results of medical treatments, acting to shorten healing time and reduce or eliminate pain.

During a Reiki treatment, the patient lies fully clothed on a padded table. A full session lasts between 45 to 60 minutes. For stress reduction one to two sessions are

Wellbeing with Reiki Healingsatisfactory, however for chronic conditions long-term treatment may be recommended.

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With Indigo Bay you can taste a part of Asia. You can start with one of their Bangladeshi starters such as the Paneer Palak (pictured right) with slices of Bangladeshi cheese and spinach in tempura butter, and then move on to their specialities such as Goan Jhinga (pictured left),

indigo bayNot just an Indian restaurant

King Prawns cooked with garlic, ginger, red chilli and spring onion in a special Goan style sauce to tantalise the taste buds. If you prefer food that reminds you of home, there’s fried chicken or scampi, with chips to accompany.

Visit them for lunch between

12:30 and 14:30 or call 01635 35000

to book for dinner from 6pm.

www.indigobayrestaurant.co.uk

Indigo Bay has become a spice lover’s dream in recent years. Indian food enthusiasts from all over Berkshire and beyond have come to try their award winning specialities but what many people don’t know is they have a lot more than just Indian dishes to offer.

time for something different?As well as quality Asian Cuisine, Indigo Bay is introducing a South American twist to its menu with a special Brazilian night.

Wednesday 13 June Part of the proceeds will go towards the Brain Tumours Support and Social Group.

The nation’s favourite drink, tea, was made in China 5000 years ago. By the middle of the 18th Century it had replaced ale and gin as Britain's most popular beverage and now more than 165 million cups of tea are drunk every day in the UK

The term ‘banger’ became popular after World War II, when it is said that the scarcity of meat led to added water in the sausage, which expanded against the tight skin on heating, and caused the sausage to explode with a loud bang!

The sandwich was named after English aristocrat, the Earl of Sandwich, who suffered from a gambling addiction. To ensure his game was not interrupted and to keep his hands clean for the cards, he asked for meat to be put between two slices of bread.

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the angel gastro Pub

In celebration of St Georges Day on

April 23, here are some interesting facts

about English food and drink.

Come and try our new sizzling menu, including homemade gourmet burgers and authentic Mexican fajitas.

a warm welcome awaits you

This 16th century inn invites you to enjoy all the comforts of the traditional country inn – freshly prepared pub food “classics”, fantastic beers and wines, and the opportunity to while away some time in our lovely garden. If you are looking to stay, enjoy one of our eight individually-furnished country inn bedrooms,

Located in the rolling hills of Berkshire, between Hungerford and Newbury, is The White Hart Inn at Hamstead Marshall.

complete with en suite facilities, free wifi and flat-screen TV. We are open throughout the day every day.

Eating out or eating in? Here are some tasty ideas

World-beating Sparkling Wine from Hampshire

Voted in Decanter Magazine alongside the 12 best sparkling Rosé wines in the world, their Rosé sparkling wine now appears in all of Heston Blumenthal’s outlets, including The Fat Duck in Bray and Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental, as well as other leading restaurants such as Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons in Oxford and Ballymaloe in Ireland.

It is now even listed at the George V in Paris!

Coates & Seely’s latest Sparkling white wine has just been released to considerable critical acclaim.

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Established in 1984, sasso is a family run Italian Restaurant in the heart of Kingsclere Village just a few minutes from Basingstoke and Newbury.

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l Set lunch menu from £13.50l Monday nights Ladies eat half price

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Please visit our website www.whitehartinnhamsteadmarshall.co.ukTel: 01488 657545

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El Sabio Tapas Bar & Restaurant5-6 Weavers Walk

NewburyRG14 1AL

Call 01635 552 644 to bookwww.elsabio.co.uk

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8.99

As spring and summer approach our normal stocks of fresh vegetables from around the world are being complimented by the fruits that will remind you of holidays or home.

The stock of spices is ready and includes the favourites for your BBQ, we are also stocking a range of meat steaks from the African continent.

We would like to thank all our regular customers for their support and look forward to greeting some new faces, we have therefore included, in this magazine, a voucher for a 5% discount on your purchases at your next visit.

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Prep time: 20 min,

plus three hours proving

Cooking time: 25 min

Makes 15-20 buns

ingredients

For the buns

500g strong bread flour,

plus extra for dusting

1 1/2 tsp salt

75g caster sugar

7g sachet dried yeast

300 ml mixed milk and water

50g sultanas

100g raisins

zest of 2 oranges

80g mixed peel

2 tsp ground cinnamon

75g plain flour

for the crosses

75g plain flour

Water to make a paste

for the glaze

50g sugar

50ml water

Method

Put the yeast and sugar into a bowl. Sieve the flour and salt into the same bowl.

Slowly add enough of the milk and water mix to achieve pliable dough.

Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and knead well for five minutes, then put the dough back into the bowl and leave to rise for one hour.

Incorporate the sultanas, mixed peel (or substituted fruit), orange zest and cinnamon into the dough and leave to rise for one hour.

Lightly grease a baking sheet. Divide the dough into 15-20 pieces and roll each into a ball. Put them

on a baking tray and leave to rest for one hour.

Set the oven to 220°C/gas 8.

to make the crosses for the buns

Mix the plain flour with enough water to make a smooth, thick paste. You can either make a piping bag out of parchment paper or use a piping bag with a plain nozzle to pipe the paste onto the buns in a cross-shape.

Bake the buns for 25 minutes until golden brown. Combine the sugar and water together to make a syrup and brush this liberally all over the buns.

Serve hot with butter

A tasty homemade

Easter treat

Hot Cross Buns

As an alternative to mixed peel, try

finely chopped dried apricot or add

more sultanas.

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The gardening year has really started with all the daffodils and flowering shrubs in full display.

All the vegetable beds should be freshly dug for the first outdoor sowings making sure that this is done in small batches to avoid gluts. It will be time now to harden off some of the transplant vegetables and annual flowers ready for planting in mid May. Do be careful not to try and do this too quickly as you can be caught out by those sudden late frosts.

As the flowering shrubs finish this is the time to prune them and some of the early flowering fruit trees require tying in now.

The herbaceous borders require their late splitting and a final tidy up.

MayThe greenhouse will be full by now and require careful watering and monitoring of low and high temperatures.

Daffodil leaves, if turned yellow, can be removed now.

Planting up of hanging baskets and tubs for summer spot colour.

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AprilSplitting of autumn flowering perennials such as Aster, Helianthus, Hosta.

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Doctor in the H

ouse

Nhs reformsThe NHS has gone through several evolutionary developments since its inception in 1948. One major change was introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s government which brought in the purchaser/provider split in an attempt to introduce competition. For the first time all health care activities (for example a hip replacement) had to be priced and then the hospitals (the provider) could charge the purchaser (the health authorities).

The main driver for the new changes as introduced by the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley appears to be a financial one. An ageing population and new medical advances mean that health care inflation is higher than the background rate. To simplify, something needs to be done to control costs but without having an impact on the quality of care.

The Health Care BillThe general aim of the new Health Care Bill is to replace the current purchasers of health care – Primary Care Trusts with GP consortia or clinical commissioning groups who will be in charge of buying health care. These groups will have a mix of members but will be largely led by local GPs who can choose to purchase from a range of public and private providers who are able to offer different prices.

We are all aware that the NHS is being reformed but there is a great deal of misunderstanding about how these changes will affect us. The change is so momentous we have to rely on trusting our politicians and those who are managing these changes.

Dr Richard Rudgley

In effect the NHS will be replaced with a market of competing health service providers. They will be overseen by a new health regulator, just like other areas of our national life such as the water and energy industries.

The government claim that many benefits will arise; management will be reduced and real competition will improve quality and reduce costs even further. They hope decisions will be made locally by GPS who understand what their patients need and there will be closer working with local authorities and public health bodies who can advise on local needs.

CriticismsCritics include the BMA and the GP/midwife and nursing professional bodies, who have all come out against the bill arguing that this is revolution not evolution. They worry that it will cause damaging

disruption, fragmentation of services and will eventually destabilise the health service. They suggest possible scenarios such as hospital closures and alienation of health care staff as their terms and conditions are continually changed which has already happened in the local government sector.

There is great pressure on the government to stop this new health care bill as it is felt that the reforms are going too far and too fast. However,

planning for the new changes is in progress across the country with transitional arrangements and GP commissioning groups already in place in most areas. It seems likely that these changes will take place and will be implemented in April 2013.

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get active this easter!You could also give them a diary and encourage them to write about each day which will also improve their literary skills.

If you haven’t already, enrolling them in a club means they get regular exercise on a weekly basis and holiday clubs can also provide a wide variety of activities for

every child. Children quite often get the chance to decide what they’d like to do giving them freedom and fun. Also keep an

eye out for local events for children.

Start a project

All your children may need is a little motivation to get out of the house and you can give this in the form of a little project. Buy or

lend your children a camera and encourage them to take photos each day. This could focus solely on wildlife which means they go outside for some fresh air every day and learn about their environment.

There are simple ways to increase your child’s daily activity that aren’t time consuming and allow your child to lead a healthier lifestyle whilst having fun.

Get started

As a birthday present give them sports equipment such as a football,

tennis racket or a pair of rollerskates. Even their birthday party can be an activity such as indoor rock

climbing for the older kids and a bouncy castle for the younger ones.

You can also get involved in activities as a family. A monthly trip to the swimming pool will give you and your children some exercise or you could all sign up for a charity walk. Try adding an extra 30 minutes onto their walk to school if you walk with them or if your home is within cycling distance and it is a safe cycling route then encourage your child to start cycling.

If you’re feeling the pinch, cheap or free activities could include cycle rides, a walk in your local forest, picnics or get together with other families in your neighbourhood and play a game of rounders or football.

Change for lifeThe Change4life website is packed with healthy recipes, educational games, tips and activities for you and your whole family to help you alllead a healthier lifestyle. With their motto “Active kids are happy kids” you can find useful tools such as an activity calendar to plan your week and activity cards for great ideas.

www.nhs.co.uk/change4life

Experts say children need at least 60 minutes of exercise everyday to maintain a healthy weight, however video games and TV are keeping children indoors and sat down for long periods of time, which can leave a child demotivated and lethargic.

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For emergencies contact 999NHS Direct 0845 4647

for non-emergenciesNHS South Central Ambulance Service 0118 9365500www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue 0118 9452888 www.rbfrs.co.uk

Thames Valley Police 101 (for non emergencies) www.thamesvalley.police.uk

hospitalsBasingstoke and North Hampshire 01256 473202 www.northhampshire.nhs.uk

Royal Berkshire 01183 225111 www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk

West Berkshire Community Hospital (minor injuries only) switchboard 01635 273300 www.berkshirewest-pct.nhs.uk

gardening

CBP Gardening Services 01635 741301 Mobile 07552 468998

Englefield Garden Centre 01189 304898www.englefieldgardencentre.co.uk

health & beauty

Ashwood Physiotherapy Centre0118 9844217www.ashwoodphysiotherapy.co.uk

Aspects Beauty Salon01635 35253www.aspectsbeautysalon.co.uk

Gracie Fernandes 01635 827739Mobile 07821 181567

Laurabella Health & Beauty Day Spa01635 291211www.laurabella.co.uk

Lotus Blossom (Reiki healing)01635 248170http://lotusblossom.vpweb.co.uk

Natures Corner Health Food Store01635 33007www.naturescorner.co.uk

home improvements

A Brush above the Rest (decorators)01635 861 429www.abrushabove therest.co.uk

Barn store (storage)0118 9820788 www.barn-store.co.uk

Cleansing Service Group0800 011 6600 www.csg.co.uk

Current Connection 07833 248438www.electricianthatcham.co.uk

Myhome (residential cleaning)01635 [email protected]

hotels, bars and restaurants

Document House 01635 582000www.document-house.co.uk

Elcot Park0844 815 9060 www.mecure.com

El Sabio Tapas Bar & Restaurant01635 552 644 www.elsabio.co.uk

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Many people will remember that she was bright and bubbly, with a beautiful smile and always a friendly word. She was a caring professional who treated everyone with kindness and respect.

When her sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Linda used her experience and knowledge to help care for her. Just before her sister died, her nephew was similarly diagnosed and Linda went on to care for him. Then, only months later, after going to the doctor about a little lump, Linda and her husband received the devastating news that she too had inoperable lung cancer.

a goodread Bright lights and fairy dustby Chris Page

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Statistics from Cancer Research UK show that more than one in three people will develop some form of cancer during our lifetime. In their case, it was three out of three and it was unbelievably cruel.

Written by Linda’s husband, in dedication, ‘Bright Lights And

Buggy friendly walks in the Thames Valleyby Catharine gregory

At some point all new mums want to start exercising again. Here is a book of twenty easy walks in the Thames Valley suitable for everyone.

The routes, ranging from 11/2 to 6 miles and can be enjoyed by

anybody, but they also happen to be suitable for buggies.

Each route includes an introduction to the walk, details of distance and terrain, how to get to the start, numbered route directions and a matching numbered route map. It also includes recommended refreshment stops and baby changing facilities.

There are riverside walks at Little Marlow and Hambleden Lock; woodland walks at Burnham Beeches and Highmoor Common; charming country walks at

Linda dedicated her life to nursing. She worked in hospitals in Winchester, Andover and Newbury before becoming a District Nurse in Hungerford.

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Maidenhead Thicket and Jealott’s Hill, and pretty village walks at Goring and Ewelme. There is also the opportunity to see the deer in Windsor Great Park and feed the ducks at Russell’s Water.

Catharine Gregory lives in Maidenhead with her young son. She is a member of the Long Distance Walkers Association.

Fairy Dust’, is their account of what happened after they received the news. Her care, treatment and medication are woven into a love story that may help and inspire patients, carers, professionals and those bereaved by cancer or terminal illness.

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Founded in 1393 by Sir Richard Abberbury, the Trust manages 50 almshouses and provides pensions to over 20 retired people in need.

The Trust also makes charitable donations to a variety of local charities and organisations throughout Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

Sir Richard Abberbury founded Donnington Hospital by Royal Licence, granted by King Richard II, to provide almshouses for twelve poor men and a Minister. In return the almsmen were required to pray for their benefactor.

Sir Richard endowed the Hospital with the Manor of Iffley in the City of Oxford and it was from

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this land that the Trust devolved its income. The Hospital fell into a poor state of repair in the late sixteenth century. The Manor and Castle of Donnington had become the property of the Crown. In 1600 Queen Elizabeth I granted the Manor to Charles, Lord Howard of Effingham, Earl of Nottingham for his part in the defect of the Spanish Armada.

On 25th November 1602 the Queen made a Grant of Refoundation for the Hospital renaming it,

The Donnington Hospital Trust (otherwise known as The Hospital of Queen Elizabeth in Donnington) is the oldest charity in Berkshire.

"The Hospital of Queen Elizabeth in Donnington". In return the Lord of the Manor is required to pay to the Sovereign one red rose annually.A tradition that is maintained to this day.

In 1938 the Trust built 13 almshouses at Abberbury Close in Donnington, Berkshire. In 1960 four flats were built at Iffley in Oxford. Twelve further units were built in Bucklebury, Berkshire between 1970 and 1983. In 1992 a new development of twelve almshouses in Donnington was built to commemorate the Trust's sexcentenary. Her Majesty the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh opened the new almshouses and visited Donnington Hospital in February 1993.

The work of DHT is self financing and we receive no public funding. The Manor of Iffley together with other property in Oxford and Berkshire provide the income to support the work of the Trust.

The Trust provides almshouses to married couples, single men and women who are of retirement age, of good character and of minimal means. Residents are looked after by wardens although no nursing care is provided.

The Trust is the 23rd oldest recorded charity (out of 185,000 charities) and the 10th oldest almshouse foundation in the country. It remains, however, very much a family charity.

The Donnington Hospital Trust

Photo taken by resident Sally Waygood

go to www.donningtonhospital.com for more information and find out what you can do to help.

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