•Fully Quali ed and Insured Editorial When I first moved to this parish nearly 30 years ago, I loved ree Surgery to watch buzzards soar in the thermals above our garden. These days it is far more common to see red kites. Recently, lantingruningRemoals we have seen 20 or more being blown around the sky in the strong winds we have been experiencing. A lovely sight but edge Cutting I’m please the buzzards are still around, too. As a crossword addict, I have the sad news that this month Stump Grinding there is no Spectrum crossword due to personal reasons of our complier. Hopefully normal service will resume next month Woodland Management but meanwhile our thoughts go out to her and her family. Chip Mulch Logs for Sale I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Clive Sanders who has greentips given us so much of his time and care serving on the Parish, then the District council. I know I have contacted him with concerns in the past with good results. Clive has an article in this issue giving information about the changes to come so do look T: 01635 254712 out for it. TREE SURGERY Lastly, may I say well done to Abbie, who was our editor for the last three months. M: 07903 259973 Lovely to have new ideas and contacts adding more interest to our magazine. MEG YOUR LOCAL TREE CARE SPECIALIST www.greentipsuk.com http://www.wooltonhill.com/Spectrum.html Spectrum is a monthly community magazine serving and . It is run by a committee of volunteers and is a not for profit publication. Reports on village activities and articles of local interest are welcomed for publication subject to the discretion of the editor. Copy should reach the editor by the seventh day of the month preceding publication and should be a maximum of 500 words. In the event of pressure for space, the editor reserves the right to reduce the length of the article while attempting to maintain the style of the writer and retaining as much content as possible. The editorial committee accepts no responsibility for the views expressed by Spectrum contributors or for the quality of goods and services provided by advertisers in this magazine. The contents of this magazine are protected by copyright and nothing may be reprinted without prior permission. Editor for May & June: Mary Gulliver, The Old Bakery, North End, Newbury RG20 0AY [email protected] Tel: 254567 Correction The advert in our March issue for the Go LD event on page 25 should have stated Garden and Craft Fair and not Arts & Crafts Garden Fair. Cover: Red Kite - photo: Sven Lachmann 1 Diary of Events Diary of Events April 2020 April 2020 Wednesday 1st EW Short Mat Bowls East Woodhay Village Hall 7.30pm Wednesday 29th NWR 8.00pm Wednesday 1st NWR 8.00pm For more information on events at Sandham Memorial Chapel visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ sandham-memorial-chapel/whats-on Thursday 2nd St Martin’s Kneeler Group 4 Feltre Place, Newbury 10.30am May 2020 Friday 3rd Community Café St Thomas’ Church 9:30 - 11am Saturday 2nd Shuffleboard Woolton Hill Church Hall 7:00pm rd Friday 3rd Walking for Health Woolton Hill Church Hall 10.30am Sunday 3 Dog First Aid Course Woolton Hill Church Hall 10am - 2pm Winchester GoLD Garden Sandham Memorial Thursday 7th Upper Farm, SO23 7LA 10am - 4pm Friday 3rd Papercraft workshop 11am & Craft Chapel Thursday 7th Pizza & Ponies Race Night Primary School 7:30pm Sandham Memorial Saturday 4th Easter wreath workshop 10:30 & 1:30 Chapel Monday 6th Evergreens Village Hall 2 - 4.15pm Personal Computers Wednesday 8th EW Short Mat Bowls East Woodhay Village Hall 7.30pm new - repairs - upgrades - data recovery - no job too small Highclere Church, Dunlop Thursday 9th Highclere Ladies Group 7:30pm Room phone John on 01635 254102 Friday 10th Community Café St Thomas’ Church 9:30 - 11am Friday 10th Walking for Health The Rampant Cat car park 10:30am Tuesday 14th Arbor Flora Highclere Village Hall 2.00 pm Tuesday 14th EW WI - Top of Greasy Pole East Woodhay Village Hall 2:30pm Wednesday 15th EW Short Mat Bowls East Woodhay Village Hall 7.30pm Wednesday 15th NWR 8.00pm Friday 17th Community Café St Thomas’ Church 10:30am Friday 17th Walking for Health Woolton Hill Church Hall 10.30am Film - The Greatest Friday 17th East Woodhay Village Hall 7pm Showman Wednesday 22nd EW Short Mat Bowls East Woodhay Village Hall 7.30pm Thursday 23rd WH & District Gardeners Woolton Hill Church Hall 7:45pm

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6 7 Goodbye East Woodhay! P J Cole Plastering Light & Day Electrics The local government elections on Thursday May 7th mark the end of East Woodhay as a ward of and Deane & Brickwork Part-P & 17th Edition qualified Borough Council. 9 Qualified and reliable local New installations Following a review by the Boundary Commission East Woodhay bricklayer and plasterer will be incorporated into a larger borough ward stretching New circuits across to Echinswell and down to to be known 9 All types of plastering, floor Rewire as Evingar ward. Evingar was the name of the old “hundred”, screeds, artexing/plastering Consumer unit replacement the administrative division of that lasted from the over artexed ceilings, coving, Extend Circuits 10th to the late 19th centuries and covered much of the area now tiling, garden walls, patios and Lighting included in the new borough ward. The East Woodhay Parish extensions undertaken Garages boundary and the Parish Council area will remain unchanged. Outside Buildings 9 Instead of one borough councillor just for East Woodhay there will henceforth be three Fully insured Smoke alarms councillors to cover Evingar. This is because the borough council, in my view unwisely, 9 No job too small Fault Finding decided to stick with voting for a third of its members each year, with a fallow year every four years for county council elections, rather than all members once every four years. 9 References available For all your electrical needs & Free estimate Boundary Commission rules insist that in the interests of equality if voting in thirds 9 Quotations available upon each ward must have 3 members. And so, in May you will be asked to vote for all three request Phone Jeremy members this year but thereafter for one member each year. I have taken the opportunity of the boundary changes to stand down as your local Please contact 07771 865621 01635 278 485 borough councillor after 14 years in the role. It should have happened last year but a or 07885 985 275 mistake by the Boundary Commission meant the changes were delayed by a year. 01635 253300 for further It has been a great privilege to serve as a councillor, as a Cabinet Member for twelve information of those years and as Leader of the Council since 2012. During that time we have rejuvenated the heart of the borough’s commercial centre on Basing View, set in motion plans for a £300 million complete rebuild of the leisure park at no cost to the tax payer and begun delivery of one of the largest housing schemes in the country at Manydown. At the same time we have helped bring down crime, improved community sport and leisure facilities and reduced homelessness, all whilst keeping the borough on a sound financial footing and your council tax one of the lowest in the country. Building & Construction But most of all it has been an honour and a great pleasure to serve the people of East Loft Conversions Woodhay as your local councillor. I have got to know so much about the local area and Extensions meet so many of you. It really is a great place to live. Together we started the Village Plan Kitchens which is now evolving into the Neighbourhood Plan and which spawned the Village Bathrooms Market amongst other things. Hopefully I have been able to help many with your issues Refurbishments with council services or to advise on planning matters. I recognise that not everyone Patios will have liked or agreed with my conclusions in every case, but I have always tried to be Double glazing objective, fair and even handed, concerned for the long-term future of East Woodhay as a whole. Thank you so much for the kindness and consideration you have shown me Small selection of building work we undertake over the years. I know that my fellow councillors Graham Falconer and John Izett, who both live nearby For all your building projects and free estimate in and will be well known to many of you, are standing again in the May elections to be joined by Sam Carr who also knows the area well. I hope that you will Call Jeremy give the new councillors as much support as you have given me over the years. I know that the future of East Woodhay will be in safe hands. 01635 278 485 Cllr Clive Sanders 07885 985 275 The Last Member for East Woodhay www.watermill-sounds.co.uk Borough Council 8 9 Airport Transfers National Women’s Register Influential Women of the 20th/21st Century Influential women who helped shape distinction; and Josephine Butler – the world we live in were the subject for Feminist and social reformer. discussion and there was no shortage Professional service in luxury cars to anywhere of candidates. 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14 15 April 2020 NORTH WEST HAMPSHIRE BENEFICE The Rectory, + Crux Easton + East Woodhay + Highclere + Woolton Hill Woolton Hill making Christ known in our communities Dear Friends, Church Services APRIL into MAY 2020 As I write the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the UK has begun. This fact in such a short space of time since we first heard of it is a reminder that we are so SUN 5th Blessing of Palms… Woolton Hill 9.30am used to living in a global world. Where travel for business or leisure is still relatively Palm Sunday Blessing of Palms… Highclere 9.30am Blessing of Palms… Ashmansworth 9.30am easy and we depend on worldwide trade for the range of goods we enjoy and the Blessing of Palms… Crux Easton 9.30am economy to hold firm. ..the Palm Sunday Procession Yet the spread of this disease seems to be cutting across these expectations and gathers at St Martin’s School East End 10.15am every institution including the Church is issuing guidelines to help us live with …to proceed to St Martin’s Church more care in relation to one another to seek to prevent the spread of the virus. for the… Triumphant entry to Jerusalem East Woodhay 11.00am As a general rule for most of us the advice is about practicing good hygiene and th not panicking. We have been taught to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ while washing our Mon 6 Compline East Woodhay 8.30pm Tues 7th Compline Crux Easton 8.30pm hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds and we are finding new ways to greet one th Wed 8 Compline Ashmansworth 8.30pm another without the shaking of hands. It is all very well to be told not to panic! It is, I think, natural to feel our anxiety rising. Thurs 9th Holy Communion and Watch Woolton Hill 8.00pm If not for ourselves then for our families or friends or for the impact that this situation Maundy Thurs might have for our activities and communities. Anxiety levels are also perhaps not Fri 10th Good Friday Service Woolton Hill 11.00am helped by the limitless access to news and social media available to so many of us. Good Friday An Hour at the Cross Highclere 11.00am At the Foot of the Cross East Woodhay 2.00pm So we need to find a fresh perspective in the midst of these trials and tribulations. It is never good to be alone, although self-isolation is being required for some it SUN 12th Service of Light East Woodhay 6.00am is essential to find ways to share our concerns and support one another. In times Easter Festival Communion Woolton Hill 9.30am Sunday Festival Communion Ashmansworth 9.30am like these we all need the support of a loving community: that might be our family, Festival Communion Highclere 11.00am friends or other personal network. The church family for example is not stopping Festival Communion East Woodhay 11.00am meeting, we may have made a few adjustments to our shared life but the call of Holy Communion (by ext) Crux Easton 11.00am Christ to love our neighbour as ourselves is a timeless message. As indeed is the th Morning Worship Woolton Hill 9.30am hope of new life and renewal through the risen Christ which we shall celebrate this SUN 19 Easter 2 Family Service East Woodhay 9.30am month at Easter. Here we find a fresh perspective, hope and faith to guide us in Parish Communion Highclere 11.00am steering a steady course through these changing times. Evensong Crux Easton 6.00pm Every blessing to you all, Sun 26th Holy Communion (BCP) Highclere 8.00am Canon Christine Easter 3 Parish Communion Woolton Hill 9.30am Messy Church Ashmansworth 11.00am Baptism Woolton Hill 12 noon From the Church Registers: February 2020 Evensong East Woodhay 6.00pm

Funeral: may he rest in peace rd Sun 3 May All Together Woolton Hill 9.30am 20th February Lee Douglas Hannah Woolton Hill Matins Highclere 11.00am Parish Communion East Woodhay 11.00am Evensong Ashmansworth 6.00pm BED & BREAKFAST WED 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 10.00am Holy Communion Woolton Hill Two spacious rooms, one double and one twin, with own bath/shower room in a Rector: Revd Canon Christine Dale (Rest day: Monday) private period house in Woolton Hill, 5 miles south of Newbury. No smoking. The Rectory, The Mount, Woolton Hill, Newbury RG20 9QZ 253323 Price: £55 per room per night Associate Priest: Revd Canon Marvin Bamforth 254718 Contact: Mrs Bridget Wheeler: 01635 250729 or 07812 240210 Readers: Mary Herbert 255700, Horace Mitchell 254677, Mike Sarson 07913 943504 Reader Emeritus: Rosemary Cahill 253306 Lay preacher: Angela Myers 254559

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18 19 East Woodhay Society

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

In my February East Woodhay Society (EWS) Newsletter, which is sent to EWS members, in one of the articles I described some of the trees which had fallen down in the area. Following this, I was made aware of a person who was trying to clear a branch from the road and had been hit and

Spectrum and www.wooltonhill.com The website and Spectrum, have teamed up to provide the community the latest information. Included in this is the diary of events which is on the front page of the website and advertisers, who have paid to be in Spectrum, are also now added to the website. See www.wooltonhill.com/businesses Friday morning ‘Walking for Health’: Hopefully, after all the wet winter and spring weather, it is now turning the corner weather-wise and it is an ideal time to get some exercise. On 3rd and 17th April we walk from St Thomas’ Church Hall, where we also finish with a welcome coffee and on 10th and 24th April we will be staring and ending at the Rampant Cat. These walks, which last around an hour, start at 10.30am. Just turn up with sturdy footwear suitable for wet and muddy conditions. Everyone is welcome. Please check the website www.wooltonhill.com/walkingforhealth for all the latest news. Mark Rand – Chair EWS Email – [email protected] Telephone - 250898

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28 29 the Minarets and Madrasahs (Muslim East Woodhay education centres) – many being illuminated at night. It was a fascinating Local History Society EW insight into a very different culture. S The last talk was by Avril Cole who told us about the history of Chocolate from The AGM was held in the Village Hall on visit he & his wife, Hazel, its discovery in the ‘New World’ and th LH February 17 . Following the business had taken whilst in America to a living how it developed from something quite of the evening, we then enjoyed four museum of a Shaker community, bitter to the sweet confection we know interesting talks by members. a Christian group evolved from today. Although all the talks were very Rodolph de Sallis gave another of the Quakers. The Hancock Village good, Avril’s may have had the edge his very well researched talks on the community in Massachusetts was group committed to preserving the due to her providing seven samples to ‘Concrete Cottages at Burghclere started in the late 1780s. At its peak in Shaker heritage. However, their impact taste and guess who they were made by! Bottom 1869-2019’ (near & Old the 1830s, it consisted of 300 Believers of simple, practical designs continues in Several tastings were required to be able Burghclere). The 4th Earl of Carnarvon and had over 3000 acres of land. They some modern designs and living styles. to make a stab at the answers! called their utopian village ‘The City wanted to improve housing conditions Norman Powers continued the travel The evening concluded with wine of Peace’ and it was organised into 6 for estate workers during a time of theme with his visit to Uzbekistan and nibbles. great agricultural hardship. He had 3 communal groups known as Families. – ‘the Jewel of the Stans’ – with his There will be no more meetings until the adjoining cottages built using the new They were proficient in many crafts wife, Pat. Uzbekistan is a land locked new season starts in September. Details technique of concrete construction that and trades such as woodworking and country surrounded by four other land of the new programme of talks will be was cheaper than brick. They were a weaving and known for their honesty locked countries (a useful fact to know circulated in the summer. The Spring huge improvement on the hovels other and industriousness. As they believed for quizes!). It has wonderful Islamic walk this year will be to Boxford in May labourers lived in at the time. Rodolph in celibacy, they relied on converts architecture and Norman showed us and is already fully booked. also showed other examples of concrete and adopting orphans. However, due photographs of several examples of houses elsewhere in the country plus to a shift to an urban society and Chris Dalton (Secretary).

architects that designed them such as other external forces, their numbers Gilbert Scott. Sadly, the cottages fell into dwindled to only about 50 Believers disrepair and were demolished last year in the 1900s. Land was sold off and – their 150th anniversary. buildings demolished. In 1959 they Barry Lambert then told us about a sold the remaining property to a local 30 31 East Woodhay Parish Council EWPC news April 2020 Hopefully by the time this issue is County Council printed Hampshire County Council via their website will have been shamed into doing or by mail. SSE who are responsible for our electricity supply network managed to cope exceedingly well during the Ciara storm under very difficult circumstances. Not only did they manage to restore power but their welfare people were quick off the mark with clients registered as being vulnerable and hot food vans were brought in to help in areas deprived of power. Furthermore the information RJ Lampard & Company Ltd back-up to customers via telephone calls A family run business Est 1976 and text messages was excellent. There is also an app which can be downloaded • Specialist Drainage & Ditching Works called sse/Powertrack which shows • Road Repairs and Road Construction where faults are and what is being done. Registering vulnerable clients is easily • Civil Engineering Works - Concreting etc done by phoning 0800 294 3259 and • Own fleet of plant and machinery giving the details over the ‘phone. New Councillors. We are pleased to • Fully qualified and experienced operatives announce the co-option of 2 new councillors to the Parish Council. For further information please call:- They are Karen Titcomb and Andrew 01635 253137 / 07768 201370 or email: [email protected] Watson. This brings the council to a full complement of councillors for the first time for some years. New defibrillator. The latest defibrillator for the village has been installed on the exterior of the Rampant Cat. Many thanks to the proprietors, Martyn and Caroline for enabling this and to Chris Pearce of Castle Electrical Services who installed it without charge. It has not yet something fundamental about the been commissioned so will not work state of the drains in Woolton Hill Road. until this is done so until this is remedied Lest we forget I have added in a few of there are the 2 other fully working units pictures of how it looked in mid Feb. The at the Woolton Hill Church Hall and the Parish Council has been complaining for East Woodhay village hall which may be a long time but it helps if parishioners used in emergencies. also complain directly to Hampshire

32 33 Maureen Smith ... the piano specialists The Spectrum team is sad to report the death on February 28th of Maureen Smith, Large selection of: the last survivor of a small group who were inspired to set up our parish magazine. As we celebrated the 50th anniversary in 2019, and acknowledged Maureen’s upright pianos | grand pianos formidable contribution, she provided so much information about those earlier days. new | used | restored Maureen was also a most reliable deliverer of copies in the area of Heath End, always 01635 552200 prompt come rain or shine! Hopefully there’s someone out there prepared to take Grotrian-Steinweg specialist ■ over from her. Official Bluthner piano centre ■ Kawai piano selection centre ■ If you feel you can help, please contact Chris Vane. Phone 253707 or email SmarthireVehicleRental.co.uk [email protected] sales | tuning Dear Editor | transportation | restoration Third Street, Greenham Business Park, Newbury RG19 6HW We would like to thank everyone for their love and support following the loss of our parents, Dennis and Maureen Smith, in quick succession last month, Dennis on the Practice... Play... CARS 15th February and Maureen on the 28th February. In particular, the Doctors and all the team at the surgery, Reverend Christine and her team including the bell ringers, Perform... Piano VANS choir members, vergers and flower arrangers, and all the staff at Broadmead who MINIBUSES looked after Dad during his last weeks. Please also accept my apologies for there not being a crossword this month. 01256 477198 www.benwheelerpianos.co.uk TRUCKS Sue Wren and Gavin Smith

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34 35 TUITION IN FRENCH AND GERMAN Spring Shopping And Styling Tips Would you like to brush up your language skills? Would you like to learn a new language from scratch? Does your child need that extra edge at GCSE or A level? Sustainable fashion is something we all need to be more conscious of to look after our world. Local stylist Jessica Greppellini, founder of The Newbury Stylist and I offer one to one tuition in the relaxed surroundings of my own home contactable at [email protected], has shared some tips to make sure with flexible tutoring focusing entirely on your needs. I am a former new clothes last and don’t end up being forgotten about in your wardrobe. Head of Department and examiner for The University of Cambridge Tips for shopping this spring: Examination Board. Only buy it if you absolutely love it Recommendations available. If you don’t love it in the shop chances are you won’t when you get it home either. Contact Carolyn Wood on 01635-254140 or 07799 586263. That means you’ll have to spend time taking it back, or it’ll end up being another item hanging up in your wardrobe that you’ll never wear. What else will it go with? Before you purchase an item, ask yourself whether you have anything else in your wardrobe that will look good with it. If not, chances are you won’t ever wear it as you won’t know what to put it with. Can you wear it three different ways? To make sure you get the most from an item of clothing, think about how you can wear it three different ways. For instance a dress can be worn with pumps and a casual jacket for a relaxed look, with a sweatshirt over the top of the dress and chunky boots for a weekend look, or heels and a blazer for an evening look. Make the most of your wardrobe by making your clothes work hard! The accessories rule A scarf or statement necklace can transform any outfit. If you’re unsure about wearing prints or colour, upgrade your outfits with accessories including belts, statement shoes and jewellery. Don’t forget underwear Just as they say your carpet underlay needs to be as good as your carpet, the same goes for underwear. You don’t have to spend a lot on underwear, but do take the time to make sure you’re wearing the right size bra. A good fitting bra can make all the difference to how a beautiful top garment looks. All good department stores will give you a fitting for free too.

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24hr Emergency Numbers East Woodhay Parish Council Members continued: Thames Water...... 0845 9200 888 Barry Lambert, Hollebeke House, Road, Ball Hill RG20 0PD . . . 254603 Southern Water (water supply). 01273 606766 James Mitchell (Chairman) Southlawn, Church Road, WH RG20 9XQ . 254747 Southern Electric...... 105 or 08000727282 John Morris, Corner Lea, Woolton Hill Road, RG20 9UT ...... 250965 Age Concern Hampshire Village Agent: Sarah...... 07806 659449 John Murdoch, 6 Tile Barn Row, Woolton Hill RG20 9TF...... 255216 Mark Rand, Lostock, Church Lane, Woolton Hill, RG20 9XG...... 250898 Arbor Flora Group...... Secretary: Ros Oles...... 254790 Karen Titcomb ...... 07974 011 065 Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council Basingstoke ...... 844844 Andrew Watson . 01635 254227 member: Clive Sanders (cllr.clive.sanders@ basingstoke.gov.uk). 254839 East Woodhay Parish Clerk Churches Amy White, Guilton Ash, Tile Barn,RG209UX...... 07480 042395 East Woodhay, St Martin’s ...... www.stmartins.church Churchwardens...... Richard Twallin . 253354 East Woodhay Village Hall...... Carol Stanley...... 01635 35859 Andrew Colville. 254017 [email protected] Woolton Hill, St Thomas’ www.wooltonhill.com/community/church/church.html East Woodhay Short Mat Bowls Club. . Contact: Cathy Neller. 255589 Churchwardens...... Chris Vane . 253707 East Woodhay Silver Band ...... Contact: Rosemary Gittins. 07917 522180 Bridget Wheeler . 250729 East Woodhay Society...... Chairman, Mark Rand . . . . . 250898 Defibrillators [email protected] . . www.wooltonhill/ews There are 2 public access defibrillators in the Parish. One at the Woolton Hill East Woodhay Twinning Association . Moyra Harkness, Secretary .01635 254426 Church Hall and the other at the East Woodhay Village Hall East Woodhay W.I. . Secretary: Jean Ransom. . . . . 254070 Doctors’ Surgery Woolton Hill...... 253324 Hampshire County Council...... Member: Tom Thacker . 01962 771863 Patient Participation:...... Rosemary Cahill . 253306 Guiding–Woolton Hill Ducklings. Fiona Morgan...... 42080 Woolton Hill Rainbows. Victoria Brackstone . 07779 638622 Woolton Hill Brownies & Guides. . . . . contact: Beckie Holmes. . 07899 682628 East Woodhay & Highclere Neighbourcare Volunteer Driving [email protected] To arrange a drive please call: Highclere Film Club...... Secretary: Chris Martin. 253461 Chris Sketchley ...... 07770 834592 Nicole Bentham...... 255582 Highclere Evergreens. Leader: Mrs. V. Burge . 864584 Frieda King...... 253378 Litter warden...... [email protected] Enquiries/Volunteers–www.ewhneighbourcare.org.uk. . . . Keith Nunn..253888. MP. Kit Malthouse...... 01264 401401 East Woodhay Charities...... Secretary: Susan Wren . 254875 [email protected] . . . 2 Church Close, Andover, SP10 1DP East Woodhay Cricket Club...... Contact Adrian Batchelor. 07810 647618 National Women’s Register. Contact: Jean Brown...... 254921 East Woodhay Flower & Produce Show ...... 254114 Neighbourhood Watch www.eastwoodhayflowershow.co.uk Woolton Hill ...... John Bentham...... 255582 East Woodhay Football Club...... Chairman: Alan Jones. . . . . 254024 North End...... Jack Castle ...... 253537 East Woodhay Local History Society. Sec: Christine Dalton . 07880 628 114 Newbury Chamber Choir...... [email protected] East Woodhay Parish Council Members:. www.eastwoodhay-pc.gov.uk Nwby. Wkly. News WH Correspondent. Nicole Bentham...... 255582 Susan Cooper, 76 Harwood Rise, WH RG20 9XZ...... 254149 Police . . ...... 101 Paul Hurst, (Vice Chairman) 31 Greenacres, Woolton Hill RG20 9TA . 254363 Position to be filled Phil Jarvis, Silvam, Mount Road, RG20 9QZ . 254422 The Samaritans...... 42452 38 39 Directory of Local Organizations Schools The Clere ...... 278372 Community Office...... 278129 St Martin’s East Woodhay CE Primary.. www.st-martins.hants.sch.uk. . . 597796 St Thomas’, Woolton Hill, Infants. www.stthomasinfant.co.uk . . . 253431 Woolton Hill Juniors ...... www.wooltonhilljunior.co.uk. 253364 Spectrum. http://www.wooltonhill.com/Spectrum.html Doors | Windows | Conservatories | Orangeries | Porches | Small Extensions Chairman...... Bob King. 253378 Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors | Kitchen Fitting | Electric Roller Garage Doors Treasurer. Gill Burrows . 254301 Distribution . Chris Vane . 253707 Advertising...... Michael Robinson...... 253004 www.mgwindowsnewbury.co.uk [email protected] Editors: Abbie Dando [email protected]. . . . 07477 987943 01635 254083 or 07900 487274 Mary Gulliver...... [email protected]. . . . 254567 Kathy Scott (6pm-9pm) . [email protected]. 254756 Jim Hannington ...... [email protected]. 07895637611 St Martin’s Guild...... Secretary: Sarah Leventhorpe. . 255293 [email protected]. www.eastwoodhayfete.org.uk St Thomas’ Handbell Ringers . . . . . Nicole Bentham...... 255582 Wasps۰Hornets۰Rats۰Mice۰Moles Woolton Hill & District Gardeners’ Club Woodworm۰Ants۰Fleas۰Flies۰Moths Contact ...... Nick Harcourt ...... 253546 Bed Bugs۰Beetles۰Cockroaches Woolton Hill Argyle Football Club. Jon Dennis. . [email protected] Woolton Hill Church Hall Domestic and Commercial Nick Harcourt, Charnwood Cottage, Broadlayings ...... 253546 www.pestcontrolberkshire.com [email protected]...... 07971 064087 Woolton Hill Pre-School...... Nicola Logan . 254721 01635 250 852 Woolton Hill Sports Club (tennis, table tennis) ...... Alison Whitehorn...... 254391 Woolton Hill Village Market...... Claire and Sally BALL HILL GARAGE www.whvm.co...... [email protected] Woolton Hill Website...... Contact:Mark Rand...... 250898 Car Servicing & Repairs www. WooltonHill.com. [email protected] Air Con Servicing & Repairs, Advanced Engine Diagnostics Batteries, Exhausts, Welding, Tyres including Advanced Four Wheel Wheel Alignment Spectrum Advertising Rates with effect from April 2019 Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Servicing & Repairs Annual rates–please contact Michael Robinson Tel 253004 For ALL fund-raising events (charity, political, etc) £3 per quarter page b&w, £5 colour Horsebox Trailer Service & Repairs For all commercial and professional advertisements: £25 (colour) per quarter page Courtesy cars available, manual and automatic. Free local collection and delivery service. 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