Thatcham Connections Issue 39

Issue 39March-April 2013

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Dear ReadersDear ReadersDear ReadersDear Readers

Welcome to issue 39.Welcome to issue 39.Welcome to issue 39.Welcome to issue 39.I do hope you have all had a good Christmas and New Year.

I guess many of us approach a new year with some good intentions - even ifonly to do such mundane jobs as to clear out the attic or even to tidy up thekitchen clutter. Speaking of kitchens, please see page 25. I am delightedDream Doors have arrived in Thatcham - they certainly give me the impressionthat, although they are a new business, they are going to make quite a mark inChapel Street. It is good to see new life at that end of the street!

You will see various advertisements which may make you think of the type ofthing you would like to consider at the start of the New Year: perhaps it is tohave a family portrait photographed by a professional - or to smarten up yourbathroom. No doubt there will be people interested in taking more exercise - orperhaps seeking expert help with stress problems. It is that time of year whenwe take stock and resolve to find new ways forward.

Just as I was prepared to go to print, I received a press release from ThatchamTown Council. You will see it on page 61. Please do take a moment to readthis page. (I have dropped the Handy Numbers page to accommodate this). Ifeel you will agree that it is lovely to have the opportunity to nominate someonespecial who you think does something amazing for Thatcham’s Community.Our next issue should be out just before Easter and you will see on page 59details of the Easter Egg Hunt at Highclere Castle in aid of Naomi House. Domake a note in your diary of this - it promises to be a fun day out.

May I remind you that when you use an advertiser in the magazine, that yousay you saw it in Thatcham Connections! This is really important - thank you.

Warmest good wishes

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P.S A little update: starting at the head of the household, DH (darling husband)has been shamed (partially) into doing a little bit more of the cooking. As wemean to start the way we mean to go on, I have told him that too many ‘ready-mades’ (see p35) are not allowed - so we shall see! DD gave us a lovelyChristmas meal - great treat. DS is enjoying less heat in the Middle East atpresent - the temperature has dropped down to the 70’s - the perfect time tovisit, I feel!

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There has been a lot in the media recently about theeffects of separation on couples and the fact that in theeconomic climate that we find ourselves in it isincreasingly difficult to separate and divorce, becausethe family assets are already stretched to provide onehome let alone two homes, and the cost of the divorceitself is prohibitive.

Further, Legal aid is being removed from the divorceprocess in April 2013 except for in very limitedcircumstances involving domestic violence, meaningthat there will be even more people who are unclearwhere to turn when they want a divorce.

There are now a lot of services that people can haveaccess to if they feel that they can sort out their owndivorce. I would recommend the www.gov.uk website asan excellent starting point, our own websitewww.gardner-leader.co.uk and there are now evenApps that you can utilise on your smart phone.

However, it is important to be wary, there are somepitfalls. You do need to know what you are entitled to

before you reach agreements on finances or the children.You need to know what the grounds are for divorce andthe facts that you need to support your divorce. You maydo your own research and work this out, you may justknow what agreements you want to reach, but if you haveany doubt I would recommend visiting a qualified familysolicitor for an initial interview to be given direction and anunderstanding of your rights and responsibilities postseparation. Knowledge is a very valuable commoditywhen considering what you are prepared to agree to.

However, once armed with knowledge and if you feelconfident to negotiate or to use a mediator then if you areable to agree on

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Then you can consider undertaking the divorce yourself.However, it is still very daunting to go on line and justchoose a service. You could base it solely on price, butthat is not the arbiter on quality. If the process is not clearthen you may be wasting your money, and having to visita solicitor to sort out the mess, which will cost moremoney in the long run.

We have now decided to meet this need by providing anon line divorce service ourselves.

This service is supported by a fully qualified lawyer, notan administrative assistant or someone based elsewhere,so you can be assured that a member of our team will beable to help you. You know where are offices are andtherefore we are not a nameless agency,. There is a realperson in a real office that you can phone.We recommend that you go onto our page on the websiteand check this out for yourself. There are a few simplequestions to answer, which will determine whether theonline service is suitable for you. You might also decidethat you would like to attend for a fixed fee interview andmake direct face to face contact with us and then utilisethe on line service after discussing your needs.

For more information regarding Gardner Leaders Familyservices please contact Seona Myerscough on 01635508080.

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• Steamed potatoes are delicious, especially ifcooked the day you lift them. Try Vanessa,Dunluce, Edzell Blue and Lady Christl for some ofthe tastiest steamers.

• Just the thought of new potatoes dripping inchives and butter is wonderful; again these arebest when freshly harvested. Try Lady Christl,Charlotte, Juliette, Casa Blanca, Nadine andNicola.

• If you adore mashed potato then try Dunluce,Valour, Maris Bard, Lady Balfour and KingEdward.

• If you love your potatoes in their jackets, then tryCara, Lady Balfour, Picasso, Kestrel, KingEdward, Desiree and Valor.

• For great roast potatoes try Kestrel, Maris Piper,Desiree, Lady Balfour, Vivaldi and Edzel Blue.

• For the best chips, use Kestrel, King Edward,Maris Peer, Accord, Rooster and Edzel Blue.

Potatoes are divided into ‘earlies’ (first to beharvested) and ‘main crop’, generally larger tubers,harvested later. Try ‘earlies’ if you have a newlycreated vegetable plot, especially if the soil has notbeen cultivated for several years. ‘Earlies’ will be inthe ground for less time than main crops and are lesslikely to suffer from wire-worm attack. These small,slim gingery coloured larvae are the young stage ofthe click beetle and cause infuriating tunnelling in thetubers’ flesh.If garden space is an issue, ‘earlies’ are useful asthey takes less space and are in the ground for ashorter period, giving you the opportunity to growanother fast-maturing crop such as lettuce or saladleaves after the potatoes have been lifted.

February is the time of year to think aboutperfect potatoes and smashing spuds so makesure you buy some seed potatoes and havethem ready for planting. Home grown potatoesare an incredibly good value crop and you’llsoon find that the so-called humble spud isactually a very tasty and extremely versatilevegetable.

If you don’t have much spare space in your garden, apatio or balcony will do as a 45cm (18in) diameter potcan produce a useful crop of spuds, just from a singletuber. Make sure the container is well supplied withdrainage holes (add a layer of ‘crocks’ if necessary),fill it about two thirds full of compost, pop a tuber inthe centre and add a further couple of inches ofcompost. As the foliage appears, add more compostto cover it over and repeat until no more can beadded. Keep the container well watered, then sitback and wait. Use a bigger container, such as oneof the Stewart Smithy pots and you can plant threetubers however don’t be tempted to overload your potwith too many tubers or you’ll end up with much lessimpressive results.Most potatoes produce a slightly earlier andsomewhat heavier crop if the seed potatoes areallowed to ‘chit’ or produce small but sturdy sproutsbefore planting. Stand the tubers widest enduppermost in a seed tray or old egg carton and placethese in a cool but frost free spot with plenty ofnatural light. After a few weeks the sprouts will beabout 1cm tall, perfect for planting. Buy your seedpotato tubers this month and you’ll have time to chitthem before planting.

The so-called humble spud is actually a very tastyand extremely versatile vegetableWhat to Grow:What to Grow:What to Grow:What to Grow:Different potatoes have different issues in the kitchenand whilst I have my favourite, the new potato called‘Charlotte’, I do grow others for their different cookingqualities:

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No crop is without its share of problems and potatoblight is the most infamous potato disease. Thefungus responsible is sometimes hard to beat,especially in warm, damp years. It has the potentialto kill off the growing plants and may even infect thetubers. Generally, ‘earlies’ suffer less with blight andyou can also select varieties which show resistanceto the infection such as Valor, Lady Balfour, Coleenand especially Sarpo Mira and Sarpo Axona.Slugs can also be a real menace, tunnelling into thetubers’ flesh and sometimes even hollowing them outcompletely. Try growing Cara, Desiree and Sante.‘Earlies’ are likely to suffer less damage as they arenot in the soil for so long. The biological controlnematode Nemaslug works under the soil surface,has a brilliant effect and poses no threat to wildlife.

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Through watching their friends and through team activities, such as building a den, children learn to sharetools, participate in taking turns and supporting each other. Because the children use all their senses,they learn to express themselves and develop a keen awareness as to what is going on around them. Thechildren become fascinated by what they are doing and can concentrate intently for much longer than ina normal indoor environment. They take a keen interest in their natural surroundings, learn respect for theenvironment and they begin to notice how different trees and plants change over the seasons and years.

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Readers will be delighted to know that Ashley has completed his challenge ofcycling from his home in Ashmore Green to Sydney Australia. He cycled over9,800 miles in five months through 15 countries raising money for the MarieCurie Cancer Care Group. Ashley was joined by his friend Jack for the first legof the journey to Istanbul and between the pair have managed to raise £5,800to date. Thank you to all readers who very kindly donated to the charity and itis not too late for any further contributions - for which we would also be mostgrateful www.just giving.com/ashappella.

Additionally: Tracey North, the Marie Currie co-ordinator for this area,asks: “If you would like to get involved with volunteering orfundraising for Marie Curie Cancer Care, please get in touch with meon 01883 832649 or [email protected]” Thank you!

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Diary Dates:Diary Dates:Diary Dates:16 February 2013 7.00 pm16 February 2013 7.00 pm16 February 2013 7.00 pmQQQUIZUIZUIZ NNNIGHTIGHTIGHTat the Frank Hutchings Community Hal l , £6 per person includes aat the Frank Hutchings Community Hal l , £6 per person includes aat the Frank Hutchings Community Hal l , £6 per person includes aploughman’s supper. Teams of up to 8 members must preploughman’s supper. Teams of up to 8 members must preploughman’s supper. Teams of up to 8 members must pre---reg isterregisterregisterfor cater ing purposes please Contact Rosie on T: 07548 883569 orfor cater ing purposes please Contact Rosie on T: 07548 883569 orfor cater ing purposes please Contact Rosie on T: 07548 883569 oreee---mai l ros ie .huxtable@hotmai l .co .ukmail ros ie .huxtable@hotmai l .co .ukmail ros ie .huxtable@hotmai l .co .ukFundrais ing for a Girlguiding UK Centenary Fund CharityFundrais ing for a Girlguiding UK Centenary Fund CharityFundrais ing for a Girlguiding UK Centenary Fund CharityChal lengeChal lengeChal lenge………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18 February 2013 7.30 pm18 February 2013 7.30 pm18 February 2013 7.30 pmNNNEIGHBOURHOODEIGHBOURHOODEIGHBOURHOOD WWWATCHATCHATCHWest Berkshire Counci l Off ices , Market Street , Newbury. ThereWest Berkshire Counci l Off ices , Market Street , Newbury. ThereWest Berkshire Counci l Off ices , Market Street , Newbury. Therewil l be a talk by Steve Mornington of the Highways Agency, whichwil l be a talk by Steve Mornington of the Highways Agency, whichwil l be a talk by Steve Mornington of the Highways Agency, whichshould be very interest ing. Representat ives from theshould be very interest ing. Representat ives from theshould be very interest ing. Representat ives from theNeighbourhood Pol icing Team and Fire Service wil l g ive crimeNeighbourhood Pol icing Team and Fire Service wil l g ive crimeNeighbourhood Pol icing Team and Fire Service wil l g ive crimeupdates . Anyone is welcome to attend.updates . Anyone is welcome to attend.updates . Anyone is welcome to attend.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

21 February to 23 February 201321 February to 23 February 201321 February to 23 February 2013AAALADDINLADDINLADDIN --- KATSKATSKATSSee page 2See page 2See page 2KKKENNETENNETENNET SSSCHOOLCHOOLCHOOL

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19 March 2013 7.15pm19 March 2013 7.15pm19 March 2013 7.15pm --- 7 .30 pm7.30 pm7.30 pmAAAPESPESPES, A, A, ANGELSNGELSNGELS ANDANDAND AAANCESTORSNCESTORSNCESTORS’’’BBBRADFIELDRADFIELDRADFIELD CCCOLLEGEOLLEGEOLLEGEin the Blackburn Science Centrein the Blackburn Science Centrein the Blackburn Science CentreDr Jack Cohen 7.15 for 7.30Dr Jack Cohen 7.15 for 7.30Dr Jack Cohen 7.15 for 7.30Please reserve your place by calling 0118 964 4500Please reserve your place by calling 0118 964 4500Please reserve your place by calling 0118 964 4500

Dr Cohen is principal ly a Bio logist who has worked in, andDr Cohen is principal ly a Bio logist who has worked in, andDr Cohen is principal ly a Bio logist who has worked in, andexplored, the many branches of this subject ; he is anexplored, the many branches of this subject ; he is anexplored, the many branches of this subject ; he is aninternat ional ly renowned reproduct ive bio logist and has alsointernat ional ly renowned reproduct ive bio logist and has alsointernat ional ly renowned reproduct ive bio logist and has alsoworked within Warwick Univers i ty’s Maths Inst i tute . Otherworked within Warwick Univers i ty’s Maths Inst i tute . Otherworked within Warwick Univers i ty’s Maths Inst i tute . Otherprofess ional interests have included invest igat ing the poss ibi l i ty ofprofess ional interests have included invest igat ing the poss ibi l i ty ofprofess ional interests have included invest igat ing the poss ibi l i ty ofl i fe on other planets . Dr Cohen has acted as consultant to al i fe on other planets . Dr Cohen has acted as consultant to al i fe on other planets . Dr Cohen has acted as consultant to anumber of sc ience f ict ion authors, and has worked on the booksnumber of sc ience f ict ion authors, and has worked on the booksnumber of sc ience f ict ion authors, and has worked on the books“Science of Disc World 1, 2 , and 3”.“Science of Disc World 1, 2 , and 3”.“Science of Disc World 1, 2 , and 3”.


Dr Cohen wil l be leading the evening with a short presentat ion onDr Cohen wil l be leading the evening with a short presentat ion onDr Cohen wil l be leading the evening with a short presentat ion on“Apes , Angels and Ancestors”.“Apes , Angels and Ancestors”.“Apes , Angels and Ancestors”. Many people f ind it di f f icult toMany people f ind it di f f icult toMany people f ind it di f f icult tobel ieve that our ancestors were apes; that we evolved. Many peoplebel ieve that our ancestors were apes; that we evolved. Many peoplebel ieve that our ancestors were apes; that we evolved. Many peoplealso f ind it dif f icult to bel ieve that we are related to the rest ofa lso f ind it dif f icult to bel ieve that we are related to the rest ofa lso f ind it dif f icult to bel ieve that we are related to the rest ofnature by descent .nature by descent .nature by descent .

The evening is intended for anyone who hasThe evening is intended for anyone who hasThe evening is intended for anyone who has an interest in sc ience ,an interest in sc ience ,an interest in sc ience ,and enjoys being part of a group of indiv idualsand enjoys being part of a group of indiv idualsand enjoys being part of a group of indiv iduals with a curios itywith a curios itywith a curios ityabout the subject and/or sc ience in general .about the subject and/or sc ience in general .about the subject and/or sc ience in general .…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………….

31 March 2013 11 am31 March 2013 11 am31 March 2013 11 am --- 4 pm4 pm4 pmEEEASTERASTERASTER EEEGGGGGG HHHUNTUNTUNTHHHIGHCLEREIGHCLEREIGHCLERE CCCASTLEASTLEASTLEin aid ofin aid ofin aid ofNaomi HouseNaomi HouseNaomi House11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am --- 4 .00 p.m4.00 p.m4.00 p.mJoin us for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Highclere Cast leJoin us for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Highclere Cast leJoin us for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Highclere Cast le ––– homehomehomeof ‘Downton Abbey’ , by kind permiss ion of Lady Carnarvon onof ‘Downton Abbey’ , by kind permiss ion of Lady Carnarvon onof ‘Downton Abbey’ , by kind permiss ion of Lady Carnarvon onSunday 31Sunday 31Sunday 31 s ts ts t March to raise money for Naomi House .March to raise money for Naomi House .March to raise money for Naomi House .

The event wil l be bigger and better than ever this year , withThe event wil l be bigger and better than ever this year , withThe event wil l be bigger and better than ever this year , withprogrammed act iv it ies and lots to see and do for al l ages . Put yourprogrammed act iv it ies and lots to see and do for al l ages . Put yourprogrammed act iv it ies and lots to see and do for al l ages . Put yourski l l s to the testski l l s to the testski l l s to the test –––des ign and make an Easter bonnet for our bonnetdes ign and make an Easter bonnet for our bonnetdes ign and make an Easter bonnet for our bonnetparade, with prizes on offer to the best bonnet in dif ferent ageparade, with prizes on offer to the best bonnet in dif ferent ageparade, with prizes on offer to the best bonnet in dif ferent agecategories . Al l chi ldren complet ing our Easter egg hunt wil lcategories . Al l chi ldren complet ing our Easter egg hunt wil lcategories . Al l chi ldren complet ing our Easter egg hunt wil lreceive a chocolate egg . Pay on the day entry of £5 per person.receive a chocolate egg . Pay on the day entry of £5 per person.receive a chocolate egg . Pay on the day entry of £5 per person.

Enterta inment includes l ive music from the Three Bel lesEnterta inment includes l ive music from the Three Bel lesEnterta inment includes l ive music from the Three Bel les ––– 40’s era40’s era40’s eramusic. There wil l be a display of c lass ic Ferrari and Vintage Rol lsmusic . There wil l be a display of c lass ic Ferrari and Vintage Rol lsmusic . There wil l be a display of c lass ic Ferrari and Vintage Rol lsRoyce cars ( for the big boys!) , a bouncy cast le s l ide, animal pet t ingRoyce cars ( for the big boys!) , a bouncy cast le s l ide, animal pet t ingRoyce cars ( for the big boys!) , a bouncy cast le s l ide, animal pet t ingfarm, bungee trampol ines , facebungee trampol ines , facebungee trampol ines , face---paint ing , mega raff le and giant toypaint ing , mega raff le and giant toypaint ing , mega raff le and giant toytombola and much more. Hot and cold food avai lable and localtombola and much more. Hot and cold food avai lable and localtombola and much more. Hot and cold food avai lable and localcrcrcraaaf t s and sta l ls offer ing a variety of goods to buy.f ts and sta l ls offer ing a variety of goods to buy.f ts and sta l ls offer ing a variety of goods to buy.Access to the Cast le is by preAccess to the Cast le is by preAccess to the Cast le is by pre---booking only, so please vis i tbooking only, so please vis i tbooking only, so please vis i twww.highclerecast le .co .uk for deta i ls . Please vis i t our website forwww.highclerecast le .co .uk for deta i ls . Please vis i t our website forwww.highclerecast le .co .uk for deta i ls . Please vis i t our website formore informat ion: www.naomihouse.org .uk . If you can help ,more informat ion: www.naomihouse.org .uk . If you can help ,more informat ion: www.naomihouse.org .uk . If you can help ,please cal l Pam or Lizzi on 01962 843513. We hope to see youplease cal l Pam or Lizzi on 01962 843513. We hope to see youplease cal l Pam or Lizzi on 01962 843513. We hope to see youthere!there!there!

Please also note that the Clarendon Way Walk wil l take place onPlease also note that the Clarendon Way Walk wil l take place onPlease also note that the Clarendon Way Walk wil l take place onSunday 2 June. Register onl ine now at www.naomihouse .org .ukSunday 2 June. Register onl ine now at www.naomihouse .org .ukSunday 2 June. Register onl ine now at www.naomihouse .org .uk…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….


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Civic Awards 2013Do you know someone who does something amazing for Thatcham’s Community?

Nominations are invited from members of the public for the Thatcham Town CouncilCivic Awards 2013. The Awards are given to individuals or groups in recognition ofthe work they do for the benefit of the community of Thatcham.

Each year a maximum of three Gold Awards are presented. The presentations willtake place at the Annual Town Meeting on Monday 29 April at 7.30 at the ThatchamParish Hall.

Here are a few details of those who have been presented the Civic Award in recentyears:

2008 Zoe Gardner for her work on the Mount Road play park project.2009 Bobbie Wootton for her commitment to restoring the Old

Bluecoat School.2010 Professor Peter Jarvis in recognition of having established

Thatcham Branch of U3A.2011 Felicity Belcher for her significant fundraising efforts over 25

years which have helped people in our community and across thecountry.

2012 Mr William ‘Bill’ Butler for his dedication to the bell ringingactivities at the parish church of St. Mary’s including the BarfieldHandbell Ringers. In December 2011, Bill took part in the 1,000thpeal of St Mary’s church bells and he has recently released apublication regarding the history of St Mary’s.

Nomination forms are available on the Town Council’s website:www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk or by telephoning the Town Council offices on01635 863592. Nominations must be submitted for consideration to the Town CouncilOffices by Monday 25th March. For further information, please contact Jennie Currieon [email protected] Council Offices, Brownsfield Road,Thatcham, Berks RG18 3HF


Accommodation to letUpper Lodge Farm 54Alarm - SecurityYale 63AmateurTheatrical SocietyKATS 2BarnsThe Barn Partnership 13BathroomsAce Property House 25MaintenanceBeauty BoutiqueAngel Eyes 29BlindsSmart Blinds 27Boarding KennelsFoxhold 17BuildersA Thompson 37Building SocietyNewbury Building Society 55Car MaintenanceHalfway Garage 49Pegasus 50Carpenter/JoinerIvan Ivanov 26Liege Carpentry 51Roger Fisher 10Cat GroomerPurrfect Groom 17Cats ProtectionNewbury Cats Protection 17CharityThe Newbury & DistCancer Care Trust 55Children -Including BabiesGR Swimming School 42Jubilee Jets Holiday Club 47Jubilee Day Nursery 44Monkey Music 42Tatty Bumpkin 48Swim School Waterworld 47Chimney SweepPC Dollin 10CleaningCleansing Services 49Just at Home 23My Home 36CoachingThe Margaret SpencerPractice 5ComputersSarah Sladen 41Curtains & Soft FurnishingsIndigo Designs 10

Dancing SchoolAllenova School of Dancing 43One Step Ahead 6/10DecoratorLady Painter & Decorator 27PC Decorating 10Tony Fegan 57DentistDr Jeeves 3Drains & DrainageCleansing Services 49Drain & Able 49ElectricianCurrent Connection 8Home Electrics 51FencingCrookham Sawmills 48FitnessReshape 53Zumba & Pilates 53FlooringLaws Floors 12FloristButtercups & Daisies 60Football ClubCold Ash Football Club 47Funeral DirectorsGeoffrey Church 49Gardening ServicesA4 Gardening Services 24AJC Services 20Back to the Fuchsia 19Buckingham Landscape 10Crookham Sawmills 48Garden Thyme 22Jim’s Mowing 21JPH Forestry 19Kalehurst 22Mowers UK 21Salcey Arborcare 23GutteringCD Guttering 51HandymanPeter Kirkham 39Martin Newman 52Hair & BeautyBernies 31Claire’s Hair & Beauty 32/33Koo’s Hair Designs 27Tracey Mobile 30Health TherapistRelax to Revive 30/35Home ImprovementsRPT Services 55HypnotherapistRob Donnelly Therapy 11Kitchen DoorsDream Doors 25

LocksmithCap Security 50Locksmark 57LogsDavid Pope 10MemorialsNewbury Memorials 13Oven CleaningCookerburra 10Ovenclean 48Pet CarerPet Angels 16Pet ShopYour Pets 14/15Pest ControlControl Services Limited 26PhotographerDinesh Parmar 43PhotographyPicture FramerInner Piece 60PlastererSynergy 60PlumberAJ Bosley 7Hayes Heating & Plumbing 51Thatcham & NewburyMaintenance Services 23Paul Worsley 8Podiatrist/ChiropodyForemost Footcare 30Treat your Feet 29Renewable EnergyThe Energy Warehouse 41RestaurantsThe Coach & Horses 53RoofersA Thompson 55Sand & GravelRivar Sand & Gravel 23SchoolHome Farm 5SolicitorGardner Leader 9/64Storage - secureThe Barn Store 48Tax AdviceTax Assist 60Vet 17O’Gorman Slater MainWater SoftenerJM Softeners 24Window CleanerP.D.D. Services 6

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