The Vicar’s Letter The Vicarage, Waltham Road, (corner of Foliejohn Way) Woodlands Park Telephone 01628 822000

Dear Friends, This magazine is due to come out on Advent Sunday. The December/January issue often does, but Advent is not something that we tend to pay much attention to these days.

Yes, we have Advent Calendars and Advent Candles — but these things tend simply to be associated with the run up (or the ‘count down’) to Christmas. And Advent itself is associated with ‘getting ready for Christmas’.

But this is an effect of the way in which Christmas has been over- emphasised in our society — something driven mainly by commercial interests, which have also distorted and obscured what Christmas itself is about. The original focus of Advent has now been largely forgotten.

Put simply, Advent is about the fulfilment of everything that Christmas promises. It looks forward to the time when the baby who was born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago will return to earth as King.

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 1 That is a vital part of the Christian faith. Without that, Christmas doesn't make sense (and neither does Easter, or any other part of the Christian faith). All the hopes raised by Christmas — of peace, joy, goodwill, a better future in which all that is wrong has been put right — are doomed to perpetual disappointment unless and until Jesus returns. That is why Christmas, when it is cut off (as it usually is) from its context in the whole of the Christian faith, never lives up to the hype. Its promises have a hollow ring to them, when we look around and see how far short of them the world still falls. But, deep down, we all long for them to be true. We long for a world in which all that is evil has been done away with, and that is precisely what Jesus will bring with him when he comes back. That is the Advent hope. But there is also an Advent challenge. If Jesus is going to come back and do away with everything that is evil, where might that leave us? We long for that day, for a world like that, but we also know that there are things about ourselves that are evil, and that need to be done away with too before such a world can exist. So will we be able to enjoy it when Jesus comes back as King? Or will we have to be banished from his perfect kingdom? The answer to that question depends on whether we allow Jesus to take charge now, giving him control of our lives, so that he is already at work to change those bits of us that are evil. That’s what he wants to do, for each one of us. That’s why he came first as a baby: to give us that opportunity. But we need to let him start now. It will be too late when he finally returns. So let’s take the time this Advent to prepare not just for our Christmas celebrations, but to prepare ourselves for Jesus’ return. We need to ask ourselves whether we’re ready for that , and to make sure that he is in charge of our lives now , because only then will we be able truly to celebrate Christmas, looking forward to the fulfilment of all that it promises. May that be your experience, now and every Christmas. David Andrew

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 3 Everwelcome Club (Over 60s) Christian Smith House, Heywood Avenue, Woodlands Park 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. alternate Wednesdays Contact: Jennifer Glennie,19 Burcot Gardens, Maidenhead, SL6 7UR. Telephone: 01628 626939.

Over the past two months our members enjoyed a trip to M&S at Camberley to do their Christmas shopping. Mr Grainger came and gave a very interesting talk on his trip to the Galapagos Islands with its abundant wildlife, including Giant Tortoises, Flightless Cormorants and many other endemic species. Another of our members Mrs Barbara Sable celebrated her 80th Birthday and treated everybody to Birthday Cake. Forthcoming Dates November 30th Christmas Lunch at the golf club December 14th Annual General Meeting with afternoon tea and Christmas Raffle. This is the final Meeting of 2011. February 1st Club restarts It hardly seems possible that our programme for 2011 is almost at an end but good news for members that the year of 2012 is not far away and our new programme has been finalised. I would like to say a special Thank You for the support given to Jennie and myself. A Happy Christmas and New Year to you all. Ursula McAndrew

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 5 Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 6 Waltham Place Estate Biodynamic Farm and Gardens For the winter season, we at Waltham Place, as do most of our natural surroundings, slow down and conserve energy to help replenish our bodies, restore our understanding and our relationship with our natural surroundings. It is a time for reflection and of thanks giving, for all we have received during the year and for all the people that have visited our Farm, Garden and Shop. It is their visits that help us reach our potential. We would like to say “Thank you” to all of you.

Our Christmas shop will be held on Friday 16th December; from 3pm to 6pm. We will be selling our organic Beef,

Rose Veal, Gammon, Bacon, Sausages and Lamb. Also traditional Christmas vegetables including Brussel Sprouts, Cabbages, Leeks and our delicious Preserves and Chutneys. If you would like an exact list, send

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order to pick up on the day. We have our Festive Walk on Saturday 10 th December. The Festive Walk tours the estate looking at the winter foliage and berries traditionally used to decorate homes at Christmas, and is followed by tea and cake. Adult tickets £7 plus £3 for Wreath making Children £3. The first 8 people to book can stay to make a Christmas wreath for the front door. Booking is essential. Waltham Place Estate, Church Hill, White Waltham, SL63JH [email protected] 01628-825517 Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 7

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Cox Green Townswomen’s Guild Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7.45 p.m. at Cox Green Community Centre

For further information please contact the Secretary, Jean Chant, 13 Crescentdale, Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead SL6 2PR. Telephone 01628 639583

All the usual Arts & Crafts, Card Games, Scrabble, Walks and Lunches continue throughout the year.

The Programme for December - January is as follows:-

Dec 15th Christmas Social.

Jan 19th To be Arranged

There are Carol Services at St Andrews Shared Church Cippenham Saturday 3rd December at 11.00am (Federation Service) and Cathedral Monday 5th December at 1.30pm (National Carol Service). There will be two holidays in 2012 more details in Feb-Mar issue of this magazine For further details contact me on 01628 639583

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 11 White Waltham and Shottesbrooke Churches invite you to join us at our Special Christmas Services

Sunday 18 th December White Waltham at 11.00 a.m. Family Carol Service with Christingles A fun way for children to discover the real meaning of Christmas

Christmas Eve ~ Saturday 24 th December White Waltham at 6.00 pm Carol Service Parents – please note that hand-held candles will be used in this service and that the Church will be in darkness while they are lit White Waltham at 11.30 pm Midnight Communion

Christmas Day ~ Sunday 25 th December White Waltham at 8.00 am Holy Communion ~ CW Shottesbrooke at 9.30 am Holy Communion ~ BCP White Waltham at 10.30 am Family Service followed by a short service of Holy Communion

Sunday 1 st January Shottesbrooke at 6.30 pm Traditional Carol Service

Everybody is Welcome

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 13 Contentment

So just what is happening in New Zealand right now? Guy Fawkes celebrations were last night but since the weather was more like November 5th in , there weren’t too many flashes and bangs. It actually snowed, yes snowed in November, which is pretty rare. We awoke to a white lawn but it had all melted by 9 o’clock but it remained a cool day. Today has been fine and warmer and tomorrow they are predicting over 20ºC so you see our weather can be as variable as yours! I expect that there will be lots more bangs, crashes and flashes tonight so we already have our two small young cats safely inside. And Christmas will be here again very soon. I quite deliberately didn’t mention Rugby in my previous newsletter and I don’t plan to say much about it now. Yes, the All Blacks eventually won the Cup but the tension of the final was quite horrifying. I must say that I felt Wales were most unfortunate . . . now we have a four year wait for the next tournament. Of course, despite what we might think, Spring is here and a sight that caught my eye last week has triggered my thoughts for this newsletter. We were walking along a local street delivering “junk mail” when, behind the homes, on a lovely green hillside; we saw quite a large flock of lambs. We are fortunate in that, although we live in Dunedin City, we are on its southern edge and thus, like Maidenhead, close to rural scenes. As we look out of our lounge window, we have a view to a lovely hill called Saddle Hill and in that view we can see fields and even glimpse the sea. Sadly (if I am to be a little selfish!) a local farm has been sold for development and new dwellings are springing up. Still, they don’t spoil the longer view. Anyway, back to those lambs; they all seemed to be totally contented to munch on the spring grass with nothing to threaten their peace. In another paddock close to another spot where we go, we have been thrilled to see a blind ewe raising her lamb in past years. This year she did not have a lamb but yesterday I spotted a lamb in the tiny field with her. It looks as though she is acting as a foster Mum. The lamb has been weaned and it too seemed quite content with its lot. Of course, lambs are very important to us as they form a significant part of our exports.

Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 14 Do you think it is possible for folk to be contented nowadays? John the Baptist told some soldiers: “ be content with your pay .” Wow, that sounds a bit tough because we all want a little more. And let’s face it; lambs don’t have to worry about earning their pay! The apostle Paul wrote to the church in Philippi: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances ”. I wonder what his secret was because he did have to put up with some pretty horrific circumstances. In another letter he wrote: “ I … have … been in prison … frequently, been flogged … severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers. ” So please, what was his secret? He gives us a clue in another letter, this time to young Timothy: “godliness with contentment is great gain ”. But the full answer comes from another Bible letter: “ be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you’.” So as Christmas approaches and this so often makes us even less likely to be contented, despite the joy inherent in the original Christmas events, we have the answer. It is a decision we each can take to “be content” but we are not left alone because of what God has said. Do you recall one of Jesus’s names that we remember especially at Christmas but which is true all year round? It is EMMANUEL which means ‘God is with us’. I send you my deepest wishes that you all might have a very happy Christmas and a contented New Year which lasts for the rest of your life.

Eric Green ([email protected]) Wiped out Just got home and found all the windows and doors open and everything has gone. What kind of sick twisted person does that to someone’s advent calendar? Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 15 Neighbourhood Watch

At this time of year, more than any other, with the dark mornings and nights, it pays to secure your home. If no light is on in your home, curtains are not drawn, and no car is in the drive, it’s an obvious sign to an opportunist burglar that no-one is in. Consider fitting a timer to a light and/or radio Ensure there are no places for someone to hide near your property. Let a trusted neighbour know you are away. Consider security lighting outside to avoid dark areas where someone can hide. Keep safe. Simon Graves

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Project Rainbow is White Waltham Church’s building project which will construct purpose built accommodation for the church’s children’s and young people’s activities, and for other church-related activities which will enable St Mary’s Church, White Waltham, to better serve its local community. Recent events.... The Rainbow Bike Ride has raised over £10,000 for Project Rainbow and there is still some more sponsorship money to come in. Many thanks to everyone who sponsored the Andrew family and supported them on their Bridges Bike Ride this summer. The Rainbow Bike Ride Quiz Evening , run in conjunction with the White Waltham Village Association, took place on Tuesday 19 October in the White Waltham School Hall. A good evening’s entertainment was had by all and a great deal was discovered about what the Andrew family had got up on to their bike ride (other than cycling rather a lot of miles...). The proceeds of the evening were shared between Project Rainbow and the White Waltham Village Association - almost £120 was raised for Project Rainbow.

The Reading Community Gospel Choir concert on 29 October at St Mary’s Church in Maidenhead was a wonderful celebration of gospel music and greatly enjoyed by all those who attended. The concert raised £925 for Project Rainbow. Our particular thanks go to the choir for coming and sharing their music with us, and also to Carole Perkins who organised the concert and hosted the evening’s entertainment for us. Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 17 The Project Rainbow Stall at the Lions Club Charities Fair in Maidenhead Town Hall on 5 November was well supported and raised £245. See the next issue for more details of the Winter Musical Soiree and the stall at the Woodlands Park Village Centre’s Christmas Market.

Project Rainbow Survey Thank you to everyone who completed and returned the survey that was in the June/July edition of the Parish Magazine. 36 people completed the survey and returned it to us. Congratulations to Jean Chant who won £20 worth of John Lewis vouchers in the prize draw. Here are some highlights of what people said: What sorts of activities would people most like to see going on in the building that will be built through Project Rainbow? Coffee mornings, discussion groups about Christianity, Sunday morning children’s activities, senior citizen’s activities, holiday activities for primary school aged children and a singing club or choir.

Which were the most popular activities that they, or a family member, might go to? Coffee mornings, flower arranging tuition or demonstrations, discussion groups about Christianity and senior citizen’s activities. What were the main ideas people suggested as ways in which White Waltham Church could serve the needs of its local community? Helping the lonely and bereaved, and running a youth club. Did people attend activities at local community centres? Most people completing the questionnaire, (29 out of 36) said they or members of their family, went to activities included bazaars and fetes, church events, car boot sales, and coffee or lunchtime activities.

Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 18 And which centres did they go to? The most popular local centre used for activities was Woodlands Park Village Centre with Cox Green Community Centre and White Waltham Parish Hall also being used. Other comments? Understandably, some people stated that they would not want any activities that we put on to detract from what is already being provided at other local centres. We agree, and we would be looking to provide activities which are complementary to those already taking place in the area. Who completed the questionnaire? Nearly two thirds of those returning their questionnaires had lived in the area for more than 10 years, and more than two thirds regularly attend a church. Everyone had heard of Project Rainbow. How will the results of the survey be used? The results will initially be used when applying for grants and funding. Once the building is built then the survey results may be revisited, along with other information about the sorts of activities already taking place locally, to help us to decide what activities could be put on in the building.

Project Rainbow progress.... Since launching Project Rainbow on 16 May 2010, we have raised over a third of the £497,200 total needed for the project. To make a gift to Project Rainbow you can either complete the form in the giving packs available from the Church, The Vicarage and Woodlands Park Village Centre, or give online via our website. For more information visit the Project Rainbow website: www.projectrainbow.org.uk

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 20 LOOKING FOR SIGNS

Anyone who has read George and Weedon Grossmith's humourous 'Diary of a Nobody' may recall the entry the diarist Charles Footer made for April 9th 1892 - 'Planted some mustard-and-cress and radishes'. His entry for April 11th reads 'Mustard-and-cress and radishes not come up yet'. That for April 12th reads the same. Anticipation. From Matthew 11:3 and Luke 7:19& 20 we learn how the people of New Testament times were looking for the Messiah. His coming, foreseen centuries before, had come to fruition - the anticipated Messiah and Saviour, had emerged. "Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?" John asked of Jesus, who in reply points to those miraculous deeds that were prophesied in the Book of Isaiah - 'Come thou long expected Jesus.' Jesus goes on to declare John's role as the messenger who would prepare the way. Those looking for the signs were able to identify Jesus as 'the one who was to come'. This visitation meant the world was never to be the same again, and by giving himself on the cross, eternal life is granted to the believer. God and man had entered into a new relationship. We read of Jesus' instruction to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to obey everything he had commanded (Matthew 28:19). Central to his message - the divine message, is the instruction to 'love one another' (John 13:34). He demands an unconditional love and we look for signs of this today - everywhere, sometimes finding evidence. Amidst the turmoil and horrors of our world love is at work, and whilst we cannot see it, we can see what it does, manifested in very many ways. In so many instances we find ourselves looking for other's forgiveness - for it is in this that we so frequently find that unconditional love. God's own forgiveness is displayed in grace - something undeserved.

God's enabling Spirit promotes benign action wherever people allow themselves to be so moved, or have the courage to do so. And in what ways is that revealed to us? Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 21 On a grand scale, of course, we see the work of the various aid organizations, some of them Church based. Individuals have coalesced and formed extensive bodies. The Spirit is at work, whether acknowledged or not. There are though, those numerous acts of kindness, carried out daily by the individuals we encounter - displaying such things as compassion, kindness, mercy, and justice. 'There is nothing better than for men to be happy and to do good while they live.' (Ecclesiastes 3:12) The greatest act of love though, is that of pointing to the place reserved for the individual in God's Kingdom. We keep on looking - and listening. Jesus appeals to us to love our enemies - the only ideal which will work. We are only required to trust him. It is revenge, when it becomes the retaliation and reprisal, which results in conflict - and on a large scale, warfare. Anyone who has dealings with children will be only too aware that from an indeterminate beginning, a fight can develop, a small incident has escalated into something disturbing and distinctly unpleasant; a blow for a blow. Where there is love, there is Jesus - he works among us unrecognized in a turbulent world - the signs are here and he is worthy of our praise and adoration. 'God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.' (1 John 4:1) Bob Packer

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 24 Tales from the Bells

Harvest might seem quite a distant memory to many, but for one ringer it was very special. Thomas Andrew rang his first quarter peal on the treble just before the Harvest Service at White Waltham.

The details are as follows: A Quarter Peal 1260 changes of Plain Bob Doubles in 45 minutes .

1 Thomas Andrew 4 Derek Smith 2 Lesley Graves 5 Caroline Andrew (c) 3 Naomi Andrew 6 Roger Martin Rung for Harvest Festival. First Quarter Peal, First Attempt, 1. First Quarter Peal together 1, 3, 5.

I would like to say well done Thomas on your first quarter peal and may you ring many more.

Hopefully we will be ringing another quarter peal or two during the Christmas period and also ringing in the New Year of 2012.

I have a lot of favourite hymns, but one of them is ‘When morning gilds the skies’. I love the verse below as it mentions a bell ringing:

Whene’er the sweet church bell peals over hill and dell May Jesus Christ be praised! O hark to what it sings, as joyously it rings May Jesus Christ be praised!

So when you hear the bells this will let you know that we are praising Jesus. But not just on a Sunday morning; we praise Him all of the time.

If you’re interested in taking up bell ringing at all, be it for a hobby or to ring on Sundays, please phone or email me for more details. My contact details are at the back of the parish magazine.

The ringers of White Waltham and Shottesbrooke would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lesley Graves, Tower Captain, White Waltham

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Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 26 Hurley & Walthams Ward Your three Ward Councillors Maureen Hunt 01189 404808 [email protected] Carwyn Cox 01628 633157 [email protected] David Evans 01189 034124 [email protected] The dark nights are once again upon us for the winter period and we know many of you are preparing for Christmas and all the joys it brings. A time of peace and love and a time of warmth with loved ones - secure in our homes. We wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and as your Cllrs working closely with the Parish Council and the Police we look to ensure we do as much as possible to achieve this.

Local News

Local Projects can bid for Up to £2000 from the Council with the help of votes from residents The Council is offering Local organisations to come forward with projects they want to see in their area to add to the list for voting. Parish councils, community groups, charities and individual residents bid for up to £2,000 of Royal Borough funding to boost local action in streets and communities – and then local people vote online for their favourites at www.rbwm.gov.uk . Our congratulations toWoodlands Park Village Children's Centre who were recently awarded £2000 for their project for a herb and vegetable garden. This was a clear favourite attracting 37% of the votes. This award will be used to help children and families attending the centre to enjoy the great outdoors as well as benefiting from the indoor activities programme.

Burglaries We are hearing more and more of burglaries throughout Hurley & The Walthams. Throughout the summer there has been a deluge of lead theft – even from local churches - and copper theft which has included stripping the cables in the roads. Hopefully, with the price of copper falling, this will decrease. At present quad bikes are the target and anyone with quad bikes, please put them securely away when not in use. You can be sure the thieves will be looking for Christmas presents and please keep these out of view from windows. Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 27 Anti -Theft Screws for Registrations Plates Theft of registration plates is still on going. Thieves use your reg. plates for burglaries etc. and this can cause some inconvenience for you. FREE anti-theft screws are available at Littlewick Garage which just replace the screws in your reg. plate. The garage have volunteered to help you and the police fight this crime so please take advantage of it.

Police – New Telephone Number - 101 Instead of the long 0845 number for calling the police with non- emergency issues, the police have replaced this number with a much easier number to remember. Please dial 101 in future.

Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice At the last DC Panel (Planning meeting) we are extremely pleased to inform you planning permission was given for a children’s hospice to be built. Although just over the boundary of Hurley & Walthams, the access for the hospice will be via Woodlands Park Ave through to Snowball Hill where the position of the hospice is to be just behind the industrial units. Cllr Cox is keen to ensure any increase in vehicles using Snowball Hill will not have an adverse effect on residents living there. We are also delighted to see The Big Society in action here as the land was donated by a local farmer which is a magnificent gesture on his part. The land is a huge contribution to the hospice – what a wonderful way forward they now have.

Parking at Schools Some parents are causing disruptive parking problems during children’s drop off and collection time at both schools – Woodlands Park Primary School and White Waltham Primary School. It isn’t too much of a problem to park without causing a hold up in the road for those residents using the roads and we ask all parents to please park considerately. Inconsiderate parking at White Waltham School is causing major back log of vehicles in both directions. The Council, the Parish Council, the Police and the Headmistress and Governors have worked closely together to organise designated parking areas for parents. Can those parents who have been parking inconsiderately please now think of the problems you have been causing to other drivers and park in the designated areas. Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 28

British Legion in Woodlands Park Due to the vandalism and fly tipping on this now unused site Cllr David Evans is in contact with the British Legion and is strongly pushing for remediation of the site and a form of security fencing around the site to prevent further problems arising. He is also asking the British Legion to submit an application to the council so that something can be done to enhance the area rather than a derelict building degrading the area.

Neighbourhood Plan This Neighbourhood Plan will affect everyone. We have had several meetings and there are five Topic Groups set up – Transport, Housing, Business, Environment and Community. We are at the preliminary stages and if you would like to be involved and feel you would bring your skill or expertise to one of these groups please contact Cllr Hunt. This is our local plan and it is important that the local voice is heard. At present we need volunteers to help with: web design, leaflet design, organising printing etc. everything to do with Marketing & Communications so that we will be in a position to keep all residents informed of each stage.

Council News

Work Experience for 18-24 year olds The council are reaching out to jobseekers to offer up to eight weeks of work experience which will give them a fantastic opportunity to sample doing a real job in a real working environment without losing their benefit entitlement. For those who aren’t in education, training or employment this has the potential to be a worthwhile first step on the ladder towards a productive and fulfilling future. For those who complete their placement successfully there will be a reference and a statement of achievement to help them in their search for a job or apprenticeship . Eighteen- to 24-year-olds interested in learning more about work experience with the council should contact their local Jobcentre Plus office. Mentors sought to support young people The Royal Borough is once again seeking volunteers to mentor young people who are in care, vulnerable or at risk of offending.

Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 29 All volunteers receive training and supervision from the borough’s Youth Offending Team and in return need to commit to two hours a week for a minimum of one year For an informal discussion and further information on any of the roles, please contact: Louise Marian, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Youth Offending Team, on 01628 683280 or email [email protected]

Volunteering Volunteers are the backbone of communities and the Council have now launched a new web address that provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for information and opportunities www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/volunteering.htm

This is a central route for people who are interested in offering their time and skills to help others and features a simple online application form, up-to-date information links to helpful local and national organisations.

Council Tax The council are continually mindful to ensure residents get the best for their money. Making savings is not easy and there are numerous ways that the council have achieved this. One example is with the parks contract. The council will now pay 12.5% less over four years for the same service. However there are many other examples such as implementing lean system thinking and sharing back office savings. All these combined have helped to achieve this position. As the leader of the Council says ‘We insist that everyone remembers whose money it is’! We wish you all a Very Happy & Peaceful Christmas and please remember we are always here if you have any problems we can help with. Cllr Maureen Hunt Cllr Carwyn Cox Cllr David Evans

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ALLEN ELECTRICAL SERVICES

AES Your Local Electrician All Types of Electrical Work No Call-out Charge Emergency Service Re-Wires Fully Insured Security Lights Shower Installations Extra Sockets & Lights Part P Approved Please call 01628 621342 or 07860 701320 (Mobile)

Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 31 The Hair Shop CUTTING AND COLOURING SPECIALISTS ALL ASPECTS OF BEAUTY TREATMENT AVAILABLE BARBERING SPECIALISTS NAIL TREATMENTS SENIOR DISCOUNT RATES :MON&TUES WAXING LATE NIGHT THURSDAYS FACIALS COMPETITIVE PRICES BODY MASSAGE CHILDREN WELCOME EAR PIERCING ETC.. SPECIAL OFFERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE ON HAIR & BEAUTY Phone for details on this month's offers. Tel: 01628 824 723 4 FURROW WAY, OFF FARMERS WAY, COX GREEN.

Want a lift to St Mary’s services?

Contact Joan Hobson, our car rota co-ordinator on 01628 635770 by 6.00 pm the previous day.

Joan would also like to hear from regular attenders who are able to offer lifts.

GRASS CUTTING St. Mary’s Church, White Waltham, has a large churchyard which looks very nice when the grass is cut. Should anyone like to join the voluntary team who carry out this work we would be very grateful to hear from them! Please ring 0118 934 3704

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Parish Register

Baptism At White Waltham October 9th Henry Richard Fernando, son of Gustavo and Nicola Camano Funerals Burial at White Waltham October 20th Robert James Joseph McKee, aged 88 (Sawyers Crescent)

Burial of Ashes at White Waltham September 26th Alan John Hopkins

Children at St Mary’s

Children and young people are welcome every Sunday at St Mary’s Church

All ages meet together at Family Services. These are usually at 11.00a.m on the 1st Sunday of each month, but check the rota for current information. On other Sundays there is a crèche in church for 0-4’s at 11.00 a.m while older children meet together at the Ormandy Centre, about ¼ mile from the church.

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8.00 am 9.30 am 11.00 am Evening White Waltham Shottesbrooke White Waltham

Sunday Holy Communion Morning Prayer Family 4 December BCP BCP Service

Sunday Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning 11 December BCP BCP Prayer

Sunday Holy Communion Morning Prayer Family Carol 18 December BCP BCP Service with Christingles

Christmas 6.00 pm White Waltham Eve Carol Service 11.30 pm Saturday Midnight 24 December Communion

Christmas Holy Communion Holy Communion 10.30 am Day CW BCP Family Service Sunday followed by short 25 December Holy Communion

Sunday Holy Communion Family Shottesbrooke 1 January BCP Service 6.30 pm Traditional Carol Service

Sunday Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning 8 January BCP BCP Prayer

Sunday Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy 15 January BCP BCP Communion

Sunday Holy Communion Holy Communion Morning 22 January CW BCP Prayer

Sunday Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy 29 January BCP BCP Communion

Sunday Holy Communion Morning Prayer Family 5 February BCP BCP Service

Shottesbrooke with White Waltham Parish Magazine Page 34 The Who’s Who

Telephone codes are 01628 unless stated otherwise

Vicar Secretary to Parochial Church Council David Andrew, The Vicarage, Carole Perkins, 1 Kendall Place, Waltham Road, White Waltham Cox Green, Maidenhead SL6 3JD 822000 SL6 4GA 623445 email:[email protected] email:[email protected]

Associate Vicar Deanery Synod Representatives Andy Hartropp, The Parsonage, Bob Packer, Corner Cottage, School Road, West End, Shottesbrooke Park SL6 3SW 823774 RG10 0NU 0118 934 4841 June Brayne, 2 Orchard Cottages, Drift Road, Hawthorne Hill, Licensed Lay Ministers Maidenhead SL6 3ST 625462 Carole Perkins, 1 Kendall Place, email:[email protected] Cox Green, Maidenhead Roger Sparrow, Merion House, SL6 4GA 623445 email:[email protected] White Waltham, Maidenhead SL6 3RU 822693 Claire Hartropp, The Parsonage School Road, West End, Sunday School Coordinator Waltham St Lawrence June Brayne, 2 Orchard Cottages, RG10 0NU 0118 934 4841 Drift Road, Hawthorne Hill, Maidenhead SL6 3ST 625462 Churchwarden – Shottesbrooke email:[email protected] Bob Packer, Corner Cottage, Shottesbrooke Park SL6 3SW 823774 Crèche Andrea Greenwood, 15 Bedford Close, Churchwarden – White Waltham Maidenhead SL6 3UP 822532 Liz Atlay, 39 Tithe Barn Drive, email:[email protected] Maidenhead SL6 2DF 778462 email:[email protected] Pathfinders (11-14s) Caroline Andrew, The Vicarage, Treasurer - Shottesbrooke Waltham Road, White Waltham Richard Sykes, Coltmans, The Street, SL6 3JD 822000 Waltham St Lawrence RG10 0JJ 0118 934 3228 Revelation (14-18s) email:[email protected] Andy & Claire Hartropp, The Parsonage, School Road, West End, Treasurer - White Waltham Waltham St Lawrence Andy Eden, 15 Heywood Avenue, RG10 0NU 0118 934 4841 Maidenhead SL6 3JA 823992 email:[email protected]

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Secretary for Gift Aid & Stewardship Wedding Flowers Envelopes Pam Bray, 74 London Road, Tony Hill, Homewood, Innings Lane, Twyford White Waltham SL6 3RU 822654 RG10 9EY 0118 9343792 email:[email protected] Captain of Bells - Shottesbrooke Bob Packer, Corner Cottage, Coffee Rota Shottesbrooke Park SL6 3SW 823774 Barbara Day, 62 Foliejohn Way, Woodlands Park, Maidenhead Captain of Bells - White Waltham SL6 3XB 825108 Lesley Graves, 2 Heywood Cottages, Waltham Road, White Waltham Church Cleaning Rota (WhiteWaltham) SL6 3JD 828408 Jane Nottage, 46 Littlefield Green, email:[email protected] Maidenhead SL6 3JL 0118 9343704 Lesson Reading Rota (Shottesbrooke) Children's Birthday Card Distribution Bob Packer, Corner Cottage, Vivienne Low, 4, Norreys Drive, Shottesbrooke Park, SL6 3SW 823774 Maidenhead SL6 4BU 627136 Lesson Reading Rota (White Waltham) Magazine Production Catherine Gass, 16 Hearne Drive, Derek Smith, 16 St Patricks Close, , Maidenhead Maidenhead SL6 3BD 776181 SL6 2HZ 625621 email:[email protected] email:[email protected] Magazine Advertisements Project Rainbow Bob Crittenden, 10 Stratford Gardens, Bob Crittenden, 10 Stratford Gardens, Maidenhead SL6 3DT 676117 Maidenhead SL6 3DT 676117 email:[email protected] email:[email protected] Magazine Distribution Car Parking Derek Brayne, 2 Orchard Cottages, Simon Graves, 2 Heywood Cottages, Drift Road, Hawthorne Hill, Waltham Road, White Waltham Maidenhead SL6 3ST 625462 SL6 3JD 828408 email:[email protected] Bookstall + Bible Reading Notes Webmaster June Brayne, 2 Orchard Cottages, Mark Stanger, 3 Caswall Close, Drift Road, Hawthorne Hill, RG42 4EF 01344 455206 Maidenhead SL6 3ST 625462 email:[email protected] email:[email protected] Website Flower Guild Secretary www.stmaryswhitewaltham.co.uk Liz Atlay, 39 Tithe Barn Drive, Maidenhead SL6 2DF 778462 email:[email protected] The Publishers do not accept responsibility for products or services advertised in this magazine

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