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3READING AREA LEISURE DIRECTORY 2007/2008

Welcome to

WOODLEY TRAVELof Reading Ltd

Established 10 years

Please call during office hours

Tel: 0118 989 3666Fax: 0118 971 2181Unit 12 Court Farm, Rag Hill, Aldermaston RG7 4NT

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COACHES/MINIBUSES• Luxury Executive Coaches with video,

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READING AREA LEISURE DIRECTORY 2007/2008

The Leisure &Community Directoryis independently produced and made possible by the participation oflocal advertisers.

Front cover pictureskindly provided by:Bray Lake Watersports,Bucklebury Farm Park,Children’s InformationCentre, The Look Out,East Berkshire College,Sovereign Housing.

Certain material used in this publication is the copyright of the publishers and may not be reproduced without obtaining prior consent. Every effort has been made toensure that the information is correct at the time of going to print and no responsibility can be accepted by the publishers for any errors that may inadvertently appear.

Reading Area Leisure & Community DirectoryYour handy reference guide to clubs, organisations and useful contacts

Produced by Advance Publications, P.O. Box 236, 1 Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading RG6 6ATTel: (0118) 926 9120 Fax: (0118) 926 9121 Email: [email protected] www.advancepublications.co.uk

ContentsArts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . .8

Children & Youth . . . . .17

Community Contacts . . .28

Education . . . . . . . . . . .23

Index to Advertisers . . .35

Next edition coupon . .34

Pastimes . . . . . . . . . . .15

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Visitor Attractions . . .11


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Watersports for all!Get outside and get active this summer! There are a whole host of watersports activities out there justwaiting to grab you and the kids – and not all of them are totally wet!

Whether you are 6 or 60 you can learn to Windsurf, Sail or Canoe at Bray Lake Watersports.Whatever takes your fancy? It may be a gentle

sailing course with an instructor in the boat withyou, experiencing windsurfing for the first time orblasting on a high performance catamaran withpersonal tuition. It’s your choice.

Perhaps one of the most useful local courses iswhere you can leavethe kids all day – allweek! You arealways assured of awarm, enthusiasticwarm welcome. Tofind out moretelephone 01628638860

For a fun filled time for all the family you needlook no further than Coral Reef. The warmth of atropical paradise with exciting rapids and eruptinggeysers.

Experience the thrill of three different giantflumes, including the white knuckle BoaConstrictor. In the Coral Pools there are shallowwaters for toddlers and a pirate ship that the olderchildren will love to climb aboard and then firethe water cannons. Children under eight years ofage maximum two per adult (18+) and must beaccompanied by an adult at all times.

For the over 18’s Sauna World consists of threesaunas, Japanese Steam Room, Cool Pool, FitnessRoom and sunbeds.

Finish with a visit to the Coconut GroveRestaurant and Bar for a cooked meal orrefreshing drink.

Coral Reef, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7JQTel: 01344 862525.

The Water World for family fun sport Clubs & Organisations

AIKIDOReading Ki Aikido ClubGraham Farquhar0118 948 [email protected] YMCASimon Thackeray0118 957 5746Wokingham Aikido ClubRebecca Saville0118 973 [email protected]

ANGLINGReading & District AnglingAssociationW. Brown-Lee0118 941 [email protected] www.rdaa.co.ukTwyford & District FishingClubJohn Green0118 927 2954

ARCHERYReading ArchersMr Jones0118 969 [email protected] www.ppullen.freeserve.co.uk

ATHLETICSBerkshire County AthleticAssociationMr A Fairhurst01628 639 080Berkshire Hash HouseHarriersDave [email protected] Reading JoggersKen Brown01491 [email protected]

BADMINTONBerkshire County BadmintonAssociationMr A S Wright0118 946 3699Carlile Badminton ClubJackie Powell0118 946 2688

Reading & CountryBadminton ClubK S Cockar01743 414 410Silver Fox Badminton ClubNigel Pope0118 944 1952Spencers Wood Badminton ClubMrs. R F Poole0118 970 1254

BASKETBALLReading Rockets BasketballClubGary Johnson0118 926 [email protected] www.readingrockets.co.ukBOWLSBerkshire County BowlingAssociationG.R. Jones0118 942 8367Berkshire County WomensBowling AssociationMrs. Sue Dadson0118 947 3424Palmer Park Bowling ClubMrs E Brown0118 947 3820Palmer Park Bowling Club -Ladies SectionMrs R. Wincup0118 926 4648Reading Bowling ClubMrs Fulbrook0118 969 1738Shiplake Village Bowling ClubVal Beaumont0118 947 0535

CANOEINGBray WatersportsMonkey Island Lane,Maidenhead01628 638860Reading Canoe ClubDaniel Seaford0118 947 [email protected] www.reading-canoe.co.ukWokingham Waterside CentreCherry Bapty0118 926 [email protected] www.wokinghamwatersidecentre.com

CRICKETBerkshire County Cricket ClubJAW Carlisle01635 49175Purley Cricket ClubBrian J Smith0118 984 3653

Shinfield Cricket ClubAlan Tubb0118 969 3833Sulhamstead & Ufton Cricket & Hockey ClubGary Beglin0118 942 2332Thames Valley Women’sCricket AssociationJudith Walmsley0118 986 3831

CROQUETAldermaston, BerkshireCroquet ClubJ D Briggs01635 [email protected]

CYCLINGCyclists Touring Club ReadingDistrict AssociationJohn Lomas01344 429 0031www.readingcti.co.ukReading Cycling ClubKeith Denton0118 986 8612

DISABILITIESRiding for the DisabledAssociation Berkshire BranchMrs. E.A. Marriott0148 8658 395

DIVINGAlbatross Diving ClubMrs.Jan Haseler0118 941 4750www.website.lineone.net~albatross-dc

ELDERLY50 Plus Sports ClubMrs R Bateman0118 958 5093

Learn to sail withthe professionals– RYA Courses

for all ages 8 yrsupwards – at the

Berkshire SailTraining Centre

– Contact 0118 930 3467

Email:[email protected]

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www.ciaa.org.ukwww.yiquan.org.uk

Bray Lake Watersports, Monkey Island Lane,Windsor Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 2EB

Tel: 01628 638860email: [email protected] www.braylake.com

O Windsurf O SailO Kayak/CanoeO Powerboat O Tuition/CoursesO Club

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FENCINGAmateur Fencing AssociationSouthern SectionMrs. J.K. Mason01753 541 499Amateur Fencing AssociationSouthern SectionMrs J K Mason01753 541499Reading Activities Centre.Fencing GroupPeter Lees0118 9236 514Reading Fencing ClubColin Barbasiewicz0118 961 [email protected] www.readingfencingclub.net

FOOTBALLBerkshire & BuckinghamshireFootball AssociationB G Moore01367 242099Loxwood Park RangersFootball ClubBrian Smith0118 986 3270Reading Football ClubMadejski StadiumJunction 11 M4, Reading0118 968 1000Reading Referees AssociationMr M Albury0118 982 4827Reading YMCA Football ClubLindsey Edwards0118 957 5746GOLFBearwood Golf ClubMole Rd, Sindlesham,Wokingham0118 976 0060Berkshire, Buckinghamshire &Oxfordshire Union of GolfClubsP M J York01494 778804Calcot Park Golf ClubCalcot, Reading 0118 942 7124Hurst Golf ClubSandford Lane, Hurst0118 934 4355Mapledurham Golf ClubChazey Heath, Mapledurham0118 946 3353Reading Golf Club0118 947 2909

Sonning Golf ClubDuffield Rd, Sonning0118 969 3332Wessex Downs Golf CourseCods Hill, Beenham0118 957 6704Wokefield Park Golf ClubMortimer0118 933 4000

GREYHOUND RACINGReading Greyhound RacingMrs P M Bliss0118 986 3161

GYMNASTICSPinewood Gymnastics ClubBob/Sarah White01344 773237Thames Valley GymnasticsClubMrs.S.A. Newton0118 972 4401

HEALTH, KEEP FITAdult Keep Fit & Free StyleMrs. J Mycroft0118 967 6376Berkshire KfaJill Middlemiss01344 429 071Key To Health ClubMrs Moseley0118 966 1675

HOCKEYBerkshire Hockey AssociationMrs Libby Mound01344 414 [email protected]

Sonning Hockey ClubLarissa Godfrey0118 988 6199

ICE SKATINGJohn Nike LeisuresportJohn Nike Way, Bracknell01344 789000

MARTIAL ARTSBytomic Taekwon-DoSteve Woodbridge01844 281 [email protected] www.bytomictaekwondo.comChoi Kwang DoPete Wood01483 835347www.choikwangdo.comCombat AcademyMatthew Shewring0118 956 [email protected] www.combatacademy.co.ukEmmer Green Ju Jitsu ClubNorma Lawson01491 872294Kensho Dojo Karate ClubRakesh Chenchery0118 943 [email protected] AcademyKen Pankiewicz01753 552 [email protected] www.kickfit-academy.comKomurakwai Judo ClubJim and Norma Lawson01491 872294Reading Judo ClubKim Tilley07710 846864Reading Shotokan KarateClubRoyston Sims0118 942 2925Reading Taekwon-DoAcademyLynne Newnham0118 950 [email protected] www.ITAonline.comReading WTF Taekwon-Do Phillip Greene07876 [email protected] YMCAGuy Burford0118 957 5746Reading Zenshin Aikido ClubPeter [email protected] www.aikido-reading.co.ukTaiyiquan AssociationReadingEva Koskuba0118 979 2556evajgolem.demon.co.uk www.golem.demon.co.uk

Thames Valley Taekwon-DoMr Whiteley0118 986 4858www.thamesvalleytaekwondo.com

White Oak AikidoTricia Matthews0118 962 [email protected] www.acgi.dial.pipex.comMOTOR CYCLINGAldermaston NomadsMotorcycle ClubMrs. Christine J Dowse01635 865 591

NETBALLBerkshire County NetballAssociationLynette Hutchinson0118 986 6308Reading & District NetballLeagueMrs Caran Hutchins0118 956 6587

PARAGLIDING,PARAKARTING,BLOKARTINGCloud NineMike Hibbit0118 988 2968

PILATES

RIDINGWellington Riding0118 932 6308

ROLLER HOCKEYReading Roller Hockey ClubPaul Wilks07866734574

ROWINGAmateur Rowing AssociationBerkshirePeter Moore 0118 987 2061Reading Rowing ClubMr Clive Hudson0118 946 1164

RUGBYAbbey Rugby Football Club0118 972 2881www.abbeyrfc.orgAldermaston Rugby ClubTerry Withey0118 981 4555: Mobile 07867676 [email protected] www.withey.dabsol.co.ukBerkshire County RugbyFootball UnionBill Willis0118 972 3708

SAILINGBerkshire Sail Training CentreJean Dennis0118 930 [email protected] www.berkshiresailing.org.uk

Bisham Abbey Sailing School01628 474960Black Swan Sailing Club0118 934 4424

Bray WatersportsMonkey Island Lane,Maidenhead01628 638860Reading Offshore ClubJan Six0118 961 1916

SCUBA DIVINGCaversham Park AquanutsMark Shuttleworth0468 070387www.cpanet.freeserve.co.uk

SKIINGJohn Nike LeisuresportJohn Nike Way, Bracknell01344 789000

SOFTBALLAscot Blues Softball ClubChris Leigh 01344 [email protected] ww.ascotblues.com

SPEEDWAYReading SpeedwayMrs P M Bliss0118 986 3161

SPORT & LEISURE CENTRESArthur Hill Pool & FitnessStudioKings Road, Reading0118 901 5055Bulmershe Leisure CentreWoodlands Avenue, Woodley0118 926 8733Central Swimming PoolBattle Street, Reading0118 901 5070Cotswold Sports CentreDowns Way, Tilehurst,Reading0118 941 4690Highdown Sports CentreSurley Row, Caversham,Reading0118 901 5095Loddon Valley Leisure CentreChalfont Way, Lower Earley,Reading0118 931 2066Meadway Sports CentreDunsfold Road, Tilehurst,Reading0118 901 5060Palmer Park Sport StadiumWokingham Road, Reading0118 951 5080Prospect Fitness CentreCockney Hill, Tilehurst,Reading0118 901 5090Rivermead Leisure ComplexRichield Avenue, Reading0118 901 5000South Reading Leisure CentreNorthumberland Avenue,Whitley,Reading0118 901 5040Theale Green RecreationCentreTheale Green School, Theale0118 932 3725Willink Recreation CentreSchool Lane, Burghfield Common0118 983 4845Wolfenden Sports CentreShinfield Road, Reading0118 378 8799

SQUASHRoyal Berkshire SquashRackets AssociationMrs J Arnold0118 981 3114

Rosemary ConleyDiet & Fitness ClubsThe only club to offer diet and

exercise. For classes inTilehurst and Shinfield phone

Elizabeth0118 970 1564

PILATES at Fitness First ReadingBeginners courses and intermediatedrop-in classes (free to members)

non-members most welcome.For more details please contact

Caroline O’Leary on 07756 129115

Black Swan Sailing ClubDinton Pastures, Sandford LaneTuition and Hiring available

Tel: 0118 934 4424 www.bssc.co.uk

THAMES VALLEY TAEKWON-DO

Self Defence and Fitness0118 986 4858 • 07860 255353

www.thamesvalleytaekwondo.com

CHOIRSNew Elizabethan SingersMrs. M Richings0118 948 4955Reading Concert SingersMary Munday 0118 942 5290Reading Festival ChorusMrs. Mary Goy 01235 818 887Reading Haydn ChoirGill Hopkins0118 978 [email protected]

CHORUSESThe Reading Ladies HarmonySingersJoy Needham0118 962 [email protected] www.barbarettes.co.uk

DANCEChildren’s Dance & Drama,Reading YMCAFay Boyd 0118 957 5746

International Folk, CircleDanceMargaret Holt0118 957 6197MAD AcademyTrish0118 977 0050Mo’s Dance & DramaTeresa Brasseaux0870 205 [email protected]

Salsa Dance ClubS. Lawrey0118 966 8292www.artaura.co.uk/salsaSt. Andrews Scottish DancingSociety ReadingMrs. S Ribbins0118 947 3207www.scottishdancingreading.org

Steps ‘n’ Stetsons Line DanceClubJulie Myers0118 961 [email protected]

Tilehurst Square Dance ClubJenny Gale0118 9421560www.geocities.com/tilehurstsquares/

Tilehurst Swingers SquareDance ClubLesley Robinson0118 947 1360

DRAMACaversham Theatre GroupBob Green0118 947 7372Mini Stages01932 830437Progress TheatreGill Thorp0118 987 [email protected] www.progresstheatre.co.ukRussell PlayersDavina Pearce0118 988 2622Shinfield Players AmateurDramatic SocietyJim Taylor0118 942 4606Sonning Village PlayersMrs. Penny Feathers0118 934 3193StagecoachReading Caversham Centre0800 0833 795StagecoachReading East Centre, Earley01932 830437Woodley TheatreMoira Hunt0118 969 2789Woodley Youth TheatreJane Batts0118 969 8241

FILM, VIDEOReading Film & Video MakersPeter Dawes0118 947 1352www. reading film and video makers.org.uk

FLOWER ARRANGINGTwyford & Ruscombe FloralArt ClubMrs. J M Pratt0118 934 0061FOLK DANCINGEarley Folk Dance GroupMollie Rabbitts0118 966 3896Reading Folk Dance GroupMary Davidson0118 983 2605FOLK MUSICReadifolk ClubUna0118 948 3145HANDBELLSCaversham Belleplate RingersMrs Catherine Crabb0118 947 [email protected] JAZZBerkshire Jazz ClubTony Lawrence0118 969 0625www.jazzbreaks.com

JIVE3rd Reading Rock N Roll JiveClubBill Cotterell0118 986 0624

KNITTINGKnitting and Crochet GuildSheila Ryle01628 628 096www.rgb.ndirect.co.uk/guildWoodley Machine KnittingClubMrs. M Ballinger0118 969 [email protected]

LACE MAKINGCaversham Lace MakingCircleHelen Lilley0118 948 2252

MODEL MAKINGBerkshire Scale ReplicasMike Copper0118 901 5956Woodley Model Yacht ClubB. Frost0118 969 3194


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SWIMMINGCentral Swimming Pool09118 901 5070Coral ReefNine Mile Ride, Bracknell01344 862525Heritage ClubIan Murray01344 [email protected] Royals SynchronisedSwimming ClubMrs. J Hulbert0118 947 0575Reading Youth SwimmingClubChris Fisher0118 901 5636

TABLE TENNISOur Lady of Peace TableTennis ClubJohn Cunningham0118 966 5907Reading YMCAPeter Bradley0118 957 5746

TENNISBerkshire Lawn TennisAssociationKeith Carder0118 969 3015www.ita.org.ukCaversham Lawn Tennis ClubMrs Helen Birrell0118 947 [email protected] www.caversham.hotfire.net

Caversham Park Tennis ClubBianca Winship0118 954 [email protected]

Purley (Berkshire) Tennis ClubMartin Dickins0118 941 2399Sonning Lawn Tennis ClubA Campbell0118 969 2646Woodlands Tennis ClubTilehurstCaroline Meadley0118 958 2412Woodley Lawn Tennis ClubMrs P Morley0118 962 8604

TOUCH RUGBYIn2Touch Thames ValleyPaul Farrington07919 [email protected]

TRAMPOLININGReading Trampoline ClubSharon Wood0118 987 2942

VOLLEYBALLChiltern Volleyball ClubAndrew [email protected] www.chilternvolleyball.co.uk

WATER SKI-INGIsis Aqua Ski ClubBryan P Savage0118 934 1863

WIND SURFINGBray WatersportsMonkey Island Lane,Maidenhead01628 638860

ACCORDIONReading Accordion GroupR. P. Brown0118 969 [email protected] www.reading-accordion.org.uk

ARTCharvil Art GroupMr W.G. Crane0118 934 5791Reading & District Art SocietyMary Davies0118 954 2291Reading & District Art SocietyMary Davies 0118 954 2291Reading Guild of ArtistsMrs. Dorothy Fewkes0118 942 3028www.printmaker.co.uk/rga

ART CHARITIESReading Guild of ArtistsMrs Dorothy Fewkes0118 942 3028

ARTS & CRAFTSReading W.I. MarketJ. Jefferis0118 987 4030

ARTS FESTIVALSReading Festival SocietyU M SpencerWoodley Festival of Musicand ArtsMrs Gillian M Reid01491 671 230Woodley Festival of Music &ArtsMrs Gillian M Reid01491 671 230

BANDSLoddon Concert BandA Zebedee0118 987 4487Pangbourne& District SilverBandDr.Edmund Pike0118 972 4249www.maxpages.comReading Brass Band GuildJoan Saunders0118 957 2206Reading Scottish Pipe BandRev. John Miller0118 966 8352South Berks Concert BandRay Meads07785 [email protected] www.concertband.freeserve.co.uk

arts & crafts Clubs, Societies & Organisations

Ballet & Dancewear Specialists9-11 Denmark Street,

WokinghamTel: 0118 978 8657

www.fame-wokingham.co.uk

Part-Time Performing Arts AcademyFun classes for boys and girls aged 2+ to 16 years

All over Berkshire

Acting Dance SingingTo book your FREE TRIAL call us on 0118 962 3379

www.thetalentstop.co.uk

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MUSICBerkshire Young MusiciansTrustMr T R Corbishley0118 901 2381Earley Music CentreSheila Mills0118 987 [email protected] www.a4059.demon.co.ukOLD TIME DANCINGCarousel Dancing Old TimeBruno-Lynne Scremin0118 966 3240

OPERAReading Operatic SocietyBarrie Theobald0118 926 7135Woodley Light OperaticSocietyGareth Watkins0118 [email protected] www.wlos.co.uk

ORCHESTRASChiltern Edge OrchestralSocietyMrs Ruth Winchester0118 972 [email protected]

Langtree SinfoniaJames Watkins0118 947 7387eurekafoundation.orgNewbury CollegeLate StartersOrchestraPatsy Moore0118 983 2098patsy@HPSL.demon.co.ukwww.hpsl.demon.co.ukOrchestralWorkshopLinda Shockey0118 987 [email protected] ReadingSymphonyOrchestraLynneKnight0118947 8618WoodleyStringOrchestraStuartForbes0118969 4135

ORGANBerkshire OrganistsAssociationMr GA Ireland0118 974 4987Reading Home Organ &Keyboard SocietyEve Sweetzer0118 987 [email protected]

SCOTTISH MUSICReading Scottish FiddlersStuart Forbes0118 969 4135

THEATREKenton TheatreBox Office01491 [email protected] Players TheatreSue Hamilton01635 201345

WEAVINGBerkshire Guild of Weavers,Spinners & DyersMatty Smith01491 [email protected] www.berks-spinners-weavers-dyers.org.uk

WRITINGReading WritersMrs. B O'Rourke0118 987 1154Thames Valley Writers CircleColin Ferguson0118 948 2557

New & Used Instruments & Accessories• Guitars, Drums & Keyboards• Amps & PAs – PA Hire • Repairs & Servicing• Guitar Lessons

Open 10-6pm Mon-Sat 0118 969 8200106 Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading

www.apexguitars.co.uk

If you’ve ever wanted to act orsing or just be part of an amateur

dramatic society, ShinfieldPlayers Theatre could be the the-

atre for you. We put on overeight shows a year, including two

Youth Group shows, and wel-come new members into all

aspects of the theatre. For moredetails, contact Sue Hamilton

on 01635 201345 or www.shinfieldplayers.co.uk

The Kiln Ceramic Cafe51 Reading Road,Henley-on-Thames,Oxon, RG9 1ABTelephone: 01491-414254

Bring out the artist in you and discover just howcreative you can be!

We cater for children’s parties, hen parties and corporate stress-busting sessions.

The Look Out - wherelearning is always funThe Look Out Discovery Centre is a great day out for the family.The main attraction is an exciting hands on, interactive scienceand nature exhibition that offers over 70 bright and fun filledexhibits, in five themed zones. Come and ‘fly’ over The Look Out,freeze your shadow on the wall or climb through a giant molehole.

In the surrounding 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland,visitors can enjoy nature walks, cycle trails, a picnic area, and achild’s play area. With child and adult mountainbike hire (or bring your own), Coffee Shop, GiftShop and Tourist Information Centre.

The Look Out is open daily from 10.00am-5.00pm.

For more information, telephone 01344 354400.From M3, take junction 3, from M4 take junction10. Look out for the brown tourist signs. OppositeCoral Reef. Free parking.

CotswoldWildlife ParkVisit the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens withyour family or a group and you will findsomething of interest for all ages. There are overtwo hundred species of birds, mammals, reptilesand insects and many diverse gardening stylesfrom the exoticplanting in theWalled Gardenand TropicalHouse to themore traditionalherbaceousborders andparterre by theManor House.

Walled Garden, Cotswold Wildlife Park.

Saxophone,Clarinet &Flute Hire

From £12 per monthFree 45 minute trial lesson (no obligationFlexible rental terms (from 2 months)

Rental deducted on purchaseNew & used instruments for sale & hire

www.SaxHire.co.uk 07804 651142 • 0118 988 5566

Richard Wansbrough, 2 Orchard Close, Spencers Wood,Reading RG7 1EJ

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www.wellington-country-park.co.uktel. 0118 932 6444

Set on the edge of the Duke ofWellington’s Estate in 350 acresof beautiful HampshireCountryside.Wellington Country Park provides days out to remember.With a wealth of wildlife the Parkoffers four Nature Trails to roamand explore, coarse fishing fromwell stock lakes have producedalmost record breaking catches.There is a wide range of

activities for children of all ages,from Sandpit play to the moreadventurous Snakes andLadders, putt your way aroundCrazy Golf and then sit back andrelax on the Miniature Railway orgo Boating on the Lake.Our Calendar of Events will guideyou through next year’s activities;there really is something foreveryone at Wellington CountryPark.

WELLINGTONCOUNTRY PARK

Wellington Country ParkSet on the banks of the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, thestunning River & Rowing Museum has three main galleriesdevoted to the River Thames, the international sport of rowingand the town of Henley.

The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame’s much-lovedtale has come to the Museum in a new permanent walk-through attraction. The famous illustrations of EH Shepard arebrought to life in an enchanting recreation of the timelessEnglish classic. You can walk along the River Bank, through theWild Wood, into Badger’s house and through all twelvechapters of this delightful adventure story.

Tel: 01491 415600.

River & Rowing Museum

Bucklebury Farm ParkRelaxed, child friendly environment withtractor/trailer ride to a herd of wild deer. There’s alsoa variety of other animals including wild boar,donkeys, pigs and a llama. Lots of equipment forchildren including a Cableway, a high tree house andan indoor play area with slides. Refreshmentsavailable at the kiosk. Entertaining and good valuewhatever the weather.

www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk Telephone 0118 971 4002

Wellington Country Park is an oasis of family fun,set in 350 acres of prime Hampshire Countrysidebordering the Country of Berkshire, just off theA33 between Reading and Basingstoke.

Children can play for hours on the wonderfulPlay Trail, Snakes and Ladders, Water play,Sandpit, Toddlers Area and the AdventurePlayground are just some of the activities, or usetheir imagination in the Enchanted Forest, thengo for a ride on the Miniature Railway and finishof with a game of Crazy Golf.

For those who like walking, there are fournature trails ranging from 25 minutes to an hour,take in the sights of the wildlife in its naturalhabitat and visit our herd of Red Deer in WaterlooMeadow.

The Park has two fishing lakes which have seenrecord catches in Course Fishing last season, daytickets can be purchased at Reception.

The newly refurbished Cafe serves an extensivemenu of snacks and light meals, alternativelybring a picnic or have a barbecue, why not have afamily party!

Tel: 0118 932 6444.

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Milestones – Hampshire’sliving historymuseumMilestones tells the story of everyday life at homeand at work in the late Victorian times and in the1930s. Thousands of objects collected from allover Hampshire are displayed in authenticrecreated streets complete with shops, houses andfactories and the noises of everyday life! Scenesare brought to life by costumed staff, films andmannequins. Activities for children aged 5 – 12.Exhibitions included in admission charge.

Gift shop, café and Edwardian style pub. Allunder one roof. Free parking Open Tues – Fri10am – 5pm, Sat – Sun 11am – 5pm and Bank HolMondays. Closed Mondays. From ring road, followbrown signs to Leisure Park.

www.milestones-museum.comMilestones, Hampshire’s Living History

Museum Leisure Park, Churchill Way, WestBasingstoke RG21 6YR

Tel: 01256 477766

Over 135 years of Riverand Boating service

• Corporate Events• Private Parties• Wedding Receptions

River Trips • Boats for Hire • Boats For SaleChandlery • Moorings & Storage • Fuel Sales

HOBBS of HENLEY Ltd 01491 572035www.hobbs-of-henley.com

Recreating the golden age of the Great Western RailwayOpen weekends all year – daily most school holidays Steamdays and special events including ‘Day Out with Thomas’ throughout the year.For details write, ‘phone or visit our website. At Didcot Parkway rail station - signed from M4 (Jnc 13) & A34.

DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTREDIDCOT, OXON OX11 7NJTel: 01235 817200www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

pastimes Your guide to local activities

ARCHAEOLOGYBerkshire ArchaeologicalAssociationMrs S Chumbley0118 947 0762uk.geocities.com/cschumbley/BAS www.berkshire.org.uk

Berkshire Field ResearchGroupMrs. A Parker0118 942 4144Berkshire IndustrialArchaeology GroupPeter J.R. Trout01491 682002

ASTRONOMYReading Astronomical SocietyMrs Ruth Sumner0118 987 3565

AVIATIONRoyal Berkshire Aviation SocietyKeith Freeman 0118 [email protected] www.rdg.ac.uk/~sngfree

BEADWORKBerkshire BeadersBarbara Goodbun0118 948 [email protected]

BRIDGECaversham Park Bridge ClubLin Godfrey 0118 947 7820www.cpuabridgeclub.freeserve.co.uk

Chiltern Edge Bridge ClubG W Wright 0118 972 2542Loddon Vale Bridge ClubMrs J C Bell 0118 966 7003Reading Bridge ClubMr. A.J. Parkinson0118 947 7569Woodley Bridge ClubRosemary O'Donnell0118 989 1906

CAKE DECORATINGBritish Sugarcraft GuildReading BranchMrs Wendy Eldridge0118 941 1591Tylehurst Sugarcraft ClubMrs. L Allen 0118 947 3719

CHESSCaversham Park Chess ClubC. Buss 0118 947 4305Reading Chess ClubJohn Roper 0118 942 1262

CIGARETTE CARDSCigarette Card & PostcardClub Reading & DistrictBrian Eighteen0118 978 4499

CINEMAReading Film Theatre0118 378 7151www.readingfilmtheatre.co.uk

CLIMATOLOGYClimatological Observers LinkDr Roger Brugge0118 987 [email protected] www.met.rdg.ac.uk/~brugge/col.html

COINSReading Coin ClubDavid Pottinger0118 986 0053

COMPUTERSReading User GroupMichael [email protected] www.readingusergroup.org

FISHBracknell Fish ClubMr Terry Hewitt01344 [email protected]

FOOD & WINEThe International Wine &Food SocietyBarbara Mathers0118 975 [email protected]

GEOLOGYReading Geology SocietyChris Hooper0118 947 [email protected]

HISTORYBerkshire Family HistorySocietyJohn Gurnett0118 983 6523www.berksfhs.org.ukBerkshire Record SocietyPeter Durrant0118 901 5130Goring & Streatley LocalHistory SocietyA.J. Simpson01491 872 625Historic Commercial VehicalSocietyPeter J.R. Trout01491 682002History Of Reading SocietyP.R. Russell0118 969 6081Mortimer Local History GroupJune Woodward0118 933 2819

HORTICULTURE

Gardeners MutualImprovement Association,Reading & DistrictMrs Judith I Jones0118 983 5687Kennet ValleyChrysanthemum SocietyMr. R Aggiss 0118 947 6964Purley Horticultural SocietyPat Brightwell0118 941 2424Reading & District FuchsiaSocietyMrs. Janet Checkley0118 958 0123Reading & District GeraniumSocietyDavid Taylor 0118 953 [email protected] www.rdgs.org.uk

Englefield Garden CentrePart of TACT, a charity providing therapy

for people with disabilities.We Grow Plants for you

Visit us to seeChristmas Trees

Mon-Sat 9-5pmTel: 0118 930 4898

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Tilehurst HorticulturalAssociationMiss L V Jones 0118 9425245Twyford And RuscombeHorticultural AssociationB W Maule 0118 934 2481

LITERARY APPRECIATIONWokingham Literary SocietyMargaret Wall0118 934 1564www.wokinghamlit.freeserve.com

MAGICHome Counties MagicalSocietyRichard Charley0118 988 2839www.hcms.freeserve.co.uk

MODEL RAILWAYLoddon Vale Model RailwayClubChris Hart 0118 962 [email protected]

MUSEUMSMuseum of English Rural LifeRichard Statham0118 931 8660

MUSICSouth Berks Concert BandRay Meads07785 [email protected] www.concertband.freeserve.co.uk

NATURAL HISTORYReading & District NaturalHistory SocietyCatherine Butcher0118 942 3919

NATURISMHeritage ClubIan Murray01344 [email protected] Naturist GroupBrian Broadhurst0118 [email protected] www.rng.org.ukORIENTEERINGBerkshire OrienteersNigel Hoult 0118 375 7459www.bko.org.uk

ORNITHOLOGYReading Ornithological ClubRuth Angus 0118 989 [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHYKennet Camera ClubBill Scott 0118 908 2821South Reading Camera ClubMr F.G. Kelly 0118 962 8026

PROBUSProbus Club of ReadingR.J Head 0118 941 1445

RADIORADARC . Reading & DistrictAmateur Radio ClubC Catt [email protected] www.radarc.org

RAILWAYSCholsey & WallingfordRailwayJo Clyde 01491 [email protected] www.cholsey-wallingford-railway.com

RAMBLINGLoddon Valley Group ofRamblers Assoc.Barbara Curtis 0118 940 [email protected] Reading Outdoor GroupRon Cutler 01235 850578contact@readingoutdoorgroup.org.ukwww.readingoutdoorgroup.org.uk

Reading Rambling ClubDiane Branch 0118 947 7534www.readingramblingclub.com

RETIREMENTFir Tree Retirement Club,Reading YMCAMickie Robinson0118 957 5746Pine Cones Retirement Club,Reading YMCAEdna Shepherd 0118 957 5746

SCRABBLEReading Scrabble ClubMargaret Armstead0118 969 4189West Berks. Scrabble ClubIan Burn 0134 489 6006

SOCIAL CLUBSBacchus Singles ClubsReading BranchBarrie 0118 969 7579mdgregory.mcmail.comSolo, Reading YMCABob Court 0118 957 5746TAI CHITaijiquanEva Koskuba 0118 979 [email protected] www.golem.demon.co.uk

TRANSPORTReading Transport GroupMike Evans 0118 987 2443

WELSH SOCIETYReading & District WelshSocietyRichard Eley0118 9463455 (answerphone)[email protected] www.readingwelshsociety.org

WHISTReading YMCA 0118 957 5746

WINECaversham Social Wine CircleMrs Barbara Stagg0118 9426659Reading Wine CircleM R Bogue 023 9270 1543Woodley 66 Wine CircleVivien Mercer 0118 934 0560

YOGACharvil & Twyford GroupMrs. Gill Swain 0118 9696098Yoga GroupVal Beaumont 0118 947 0535

Leighton Park’sHoliday Activity SchemeLeighton Park’s Holiday Activity Scheme is for 5 -14 year olds and offers a wide range of activitiesincluding archery, arts & crafts, bouncy castle, canoeing, drama, field sports, quad biking, swimming,trampolining. Off-site activities for all ages – Paintballing, Thorpe Park, The Look Out & more. Open allschool holidays, 7:30/8:30am – 3:30/5:30pm. Prices from £25 a day.Telephone 01189 879 538, www.leightonpark.com/enterprises

Training in dance, drama, singing& musical theatreNow in its 11th Year the Italia Conti Associate SchoolWokingham is going from strength to strength. Operatingunder the umbrella of the World famous Italia ContiAcademy in London, the school provides professionalperforming arts training to children of all abilities and asyoung as three years! Its sell-out variety shows at theCamberley Theatre receive rave reviews. The Academyoffers a unique annual tuition fee scholarship for full-timetraining to its Associate School pupils, which can be worthin the region of £50,000.00. Qualification for this isobviously subject to terms and conditions.

For full details tel: 01483 826615 or visitwww.italiacontiwokingham.co.uk

TO BE INCLUDED IN THE NEXT EDITIONFor your Club or Organisation to be included inthe next edition of the Leisure & CommunityDirectory complete the coupon on Page 34.

For advertising information telephone Advance Publications on 0118 926 9120or email [email protected]

www.advancepublications.co.uk

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How singing,dance and dramacreate a many-sided childStagecoach Theatre Schools offer an exciting opportunityfor boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 16 to learn the

skills of drama, dance and singing. Classes run at weekends or evenings during term time for 90minutes for the 4-6 year olds and for 3 hours for the 6-16 year olds. Not only are the classes fun andrewarding for budding performers but they also have a real impact on the students’ confidence andoutlook. There are certain qualities that Stagecoach seeks to develop alongside the technical skills ofperformance. These are a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, self-awareness, creativity, enthusiasm andcommitment to the task at hand, together with focus and self-discipline. Most of all, Stagecoachexpects their students to show courtesy, kindness and respect to others at all times. The development ofteam spirit underpins everything and because Stagecoach is a training based school, even the shyestchild will find that they are given the time and encouragement to blossom. To find out more telephone01252 844693 for West Reading, 01932 830437 for East Reading or 0800 0833795 for Caversham.

HERE’S a leisure activity that’s fun, challenging and also helps 4-16 year olds to grow. Stagecoach teaches the skills they need toact, sing and dance. Before long they begin to stand better, move more freely, express themselves more easily and clearly, growmore poised, confident and self-assured.

It’s ‘work’ with a bubbly, like-minded group of friends. Your local Stagecoach runs at weekends, alongside the school term. There’s no audition – enthusiasm is all they need.

For more information and a prospectus call 01252 844693 Reading West, 01628 828888 (Henley,Maidenhead and High Wycombe Centres) or 0800 0833 795 (Reading Caversham Centre) or 01932 830437(Reading East Centre, Earley). ASK ALSO ABOUT OUR 5-DAY HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS.

Three ways to bring out the creativity in your child

TIME TO ACT TIME TO DANCE TIME TO SING

Jubilee Day Nursery and JubileeJets Holiday ClubJubilee Day Nursery is a purpose built, flexible, bright and spaciousarea which along with over 5 acres of grounds is used to encourageearly learning through experience and play, for babies and childrenbetween 3 months and 5 years.

Older children between 5 and 11 years can attend Jubilee JetsHoliday Club which run during every school holiday.

For more information please contact the nursery on0118 970 1600 or visit our website www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk

Children’sInformation CentreThe Children’s Information Centre has been successful in providing aone-stop shop of free information to parents and carers of children aged0-14 years (16 with special needs) in the Bracknell Forest, Reading andWest Berkshire areas for over 15 years.

The Children’s Information Centre provides tailored support via theirFamily Information Service. With Information Officers that are localitybased, they are able to assist local families with one to one support ifrequired. This personal assistance is enhanced by a strong internal teamof Information Officers, eager to research requests on an individualbasis.

All members of the family who support children and young peopleup to 19 years old can gain easy access to a wide range of information,such as childcare options, leisure activities, special needs, education,health matters, support groups and much more via a freephonetelephone number, by email or in person at various outreach locationsacross the three local authority areas.

Tel: Freephone 0800 328 9148.

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AFTER SCHOOLApollo ClubDavid [email protected] Battle After School Club,Reading YMCAFay Boyd 0118 957 5746Earley Centrepoint A.S.C.Gill Hearn 0118 975 5239

AIR TRAINING CORPS1116 Woodley Air TrainingCorpsMr. S Abbott0118 969 4632

ARTSBerkshire Youth Arts TrustRosemary Pratt0118 923 1259http://www.bacyp.co.uk

BEREAVEMENTDaisys DreamJulia Guest0118 934 2604

CHARITIESAmethystMrs. Nicky Ashby0118 958 [email protected]

Childrens Aid DirectDarren Worthy0118 958 [email protected] www.cad.org.ukHome-Start ReadingJackie Oversby0118 942 [email protected]

CHILDREN AND YOUNGPEOPLENorth Reading Youth ProjectSteve Green0118 901 5612Project Alafia(Reading Council for RacialEquality)Nina Sethi0118 986 8755nina@rcre,co.uk www.rcre.co.ukWoodley Contact CentrePenny Rymer0118 962 8902

CHRISTIAN ORGANISATIONSAdventist Church Reading:Youth GroupDr Nerval Myrie0118 967 [email protected] www.tagnet.org/readingsda

DANCEAllied Schools of DanceReading AreaMrs. Jill Baird 0118 969 1866Dance/Drama at ReadingYMCAFay Boyd 0118 957 5746Jeannine Greville DancingAcademyMrs Valarie Bennett01491 572 000Reading Youth Dance Group0118 926 1506Sapphire School of Dancing0118 947 0623St. Andrews Junior ScottishCountry dancersMrs. A Walker 0118 947 0769Starlet Dance SchoolLouise Woods 0118 988 7848

DRAMAHelen O’Grady Children’sDrama AcademyBen Agboke 01753 678629Italia Conte Associates01483 826615Reading Youth TheatreKirsteen Roe 0118 901 5636

children & youth Clubs & Organisations

StagecoachReading, Caversham Centre0800 0833 795StagecoachReading East Centre, Earley01932 830437

GIRLS BRIGADE2nd Caversham Girls BrigadeMrs. Valerie Keating0118 947 [email protected]

GUIDES, BROWNIES2nd Southcote BrowniesE.M. Long 0118 9678726East Reading GuidesJenny Parsons0118 987 2415www.berksguides.freeserve.co.uk

Guide Assoc. East of WestBerkshireMiss Mary Harwood0118 967 8145Guide Association 30thReading BrowniesMrs Jenny King 0118 977 2245Guide Association BerkshireJane Bingham 0118 978 2797www.berksguides.freeserve.co.uk

Guide Association CavershamWest DistrictMrs. C Smith 0118 949 2382Guide Association EarleyDistrictMrs V Hutch 0118 966 8552Trefoil GuildAnn Hardiment 01628 626182West Reading GuidesMrs Liz Long 0118 967 8726www.berksguides.freeserve.co.uk

HOLIDAY CLUBSJubilee Jets Holiday Club0118 970 [email protected]

INFORMATIONChildren’s Information Centre0800 328 9148

MUSICBerkshire Young MusiciansTrustMr. T. R. Corbishley0118 901 2382www.bymt.org.uk

Jo JinglesMrs Linda Baugh0118 978 0850MAD AcademyTrish Nawacki0118 931 [email protected] Stages01932 830437Music with MummyErica Scott0118 933 [email protected] Youth OrchestraKirsteen Roe 0118 901 5636

NARROWBOATSThames & KennetNarrowboat TrustIan Foot0118 983 [email protected]

NURSERIESAcorns Nursery SchoolJanet Wilson0118 942 1856Alexandra Road CommunityDay NurseryNicky Climpson0118 926 2384Bishopswood Day Nursery0118 972 2196

Happy House Day NurseryLinda Tranter 0118 958 1800Jubilee Day Nursery0118 970 1600info@jubileedaynursery.co.ukwww.jubileedaynursery.co.ukMicklands Pre-School Jane Pambroke0118 947 1976The Ark School Nursery &Baby Unit - Padworth0118 983 4802The Children’s House,Montessori SchoolFran Hart0118 959 1371

PARENT AND TODDLERGROUPSCaversham Park ToddlerGroupNicole Hunt 0118 946 4118Maiden Erlegh Parent &Toddler Group0118 926 7530Micklands Toddlers 0118 947 1976Pre School Learning AllianceBerkshire Sub CommitteeAngela Thresher0118 935 3336Reading Activities CentreHilary Long0118 926 1506St Pauls Toddler GroupLisa Young 0118 987 1534Teddy Bear Club WoodleyMrs. L Sloper 0118 944 1494Tumbletots0118 978 2810

PLAYGROUNDSErapa East ReadingAdventure PlaygroundAssociationMrs. E Humphries07957751033Earley Pre-SchoolOur Lady of PeaceCommunity Centre07930 602379

PLAYGROUPSBeansheaf Pre-School andMother & Toddler Group,CalcotAntoinette 0118 942 0510Caversham Heights Pre-SchoolMrs.D.P.Clamp0118 948 4851Holiday Play Scheme, ReadingYMCAFay Boyd0118 957 5746Kilnsea Pre-SchoolPam Smith0775 484 [email protected] Under FivesMrs. Sian Miles0118 931 3796Rainbow Pre-SchoolMr C. Statham0118 987 6651St. Johns Parent & ToddlerGroupPauline Harris 0118 969 5128

Denefield School Day NurseryLong Lane, Tilehurst

Ages 3 months to 5 yearsContact Alice HanksTel: 0118 9728970

or [email protected]

ShinfieldPlayersShinfield Players Theatre is anactive local theatre open toall ages and abilities. We doeverything involved in put-ting on productions, fromtheir inception right down tocollecting tickets. We runseveral Youth Groups, work-shops and put on 10 showsevery year. New members arealways welcomed.

For further details, con-tact phone Sue Hamilton on01635201345 or log on towww.shinfieldplayers.org.uk

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Crosfields SchoolCrosfields School in Shinfield, Reading will become a fully co-educationalPreparatory School by September 2008. The school has a fine reputationfor first class teaching and excellent facilities. Set in 40 acres of grounds,yet close to transport links, the site includes a sports hall, an indoorheated pool, Performing Arts Centre and Music School. A new Library, ITSuite and Design & Technology complex opens in September 2007.Pupils are enthusiastic, hard-working and encouraged to develop a senseof responsibility, show consideration to others and enjoy their time at Crosfields.

To request a prospectus or arrange a tour, please contact 0118 987 1810 or e-mail:[email protected]

The Abbey School provides anoutstanding all-round education for girlsThe Abbey School in Reading is consistently one of the top schools in the country, educating over 1,000girls between the ages of 3 and 18. Excellent GCSE and A level results ensure girls progress touniversities of their choice. There is so much more to the school beyond the academic, with a strongmusic, art, drama and sports programme creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Junior School girls are provided with a first class educationalfoundation, starting with two years in the OFSTED-praised Early YearsCentre where there is an excellent staff:pupil ratio. In September 2006 anew, state-of-the-art Upper Junior building opened, increasing capacityfor Years 5 and 6 with six classrooms and music and drama facilities.

Please contact 0118 987 2256 or email: [email protected] information is available on the website www.theabbey.co.uk

Reading Borough CouncilReading Central LibraryAbbey Square 0118 901 5950Battle Library420 Oxford Road. Reading 0118 901 5100Caversham LibraryChurch Street, Caversham, Reading 0118 901 5103Palmer Park LibrarySt. Bartholomew’s Road, ReadingRG1 3QB 0118 901 5106Southcote LibrarySouthcote Lane, Reading 0118 901 5109Tilehurst LibrarySchool Road, Tilehurst, Reading 0118 901 5112Whitley LibraryNorthumberland Avenue, Reading 0118 901 5115

West Berkshire CouncilBurghfield Common LibrarySchool Lane, Burghfield Common,Reading 0118 983 3632

Mortimer Library27 Victoria Road, Mortimer, Reading0118 933 2882Pangbourne LibraryReading Road, Pangbourne, Reading 0118 984 4117Theale LibraryChurch Street, Theale, Reading 0118 930 3207

Wokingham District CouncilLower Earley LibraryChalfont Close, Chalfont Way, LowerEarley, Reading 0118 931 2150Maiden Erlegh LibraryMaiden Erlegh Drive, Earley, Reading 0118 966 6630Spencers Wood LibraryBasingstoke Road, Spencers Wood,Reading 0118 988 4771Woodley LibraryHeadley Road, Woodley0118 969 0304

For a stress-free partywith guaranteed giggles!

- silly magic shows- balloon modelling - singalongs & party games

Whole party/half party.Discount for playgroups and mid-week bookings.

Call Terry on 01491 641431 or visit :-

www.jestergiggles.com

LIBRARIES

Westwood Farm CommunityPre SchoolAnne Hicks 0118 942 1092

SCOUTS, BEAVERS, CUBS1st Burghfield Scout GroupRonald C.Gosling0118 983 27721st Earley Baden PowellScout GroupMrs. L Tomlinson0118 986 26841st Lower Earley Scout GroupDave Yates 0118 926 77791st Reading YMCA BeaversCaroline Peach 0118 957 57461st Reading YMCA CubsTracey King 0118 957 57461st Reading YMCA ScoutsMike Davidson 0118 957 57461st Theale & Calcot ScoutGroupJill Bennett0118 961 50711st Twyford Scout GroupJ M Toy0118 940 31172nd Reading Abbey BeaverScout ColonyPauline Howgate0118 975 3231

2nd Reading Abbey CubScout PackPauline Howgate0118 975 32312nd Reading Abbey ScoutTroopPauline Howgate0118 975 323158th Reading Cub PackMrs PM Greenaway0118 957 479758th St Marys Beaver ColonyGill Colwell0118 958 744871st Reading AndersonBaptist Scout GroupMr. M Smithers0118 961 8303Berkshire County ScoutCouncilMr C A R Cutler01628 629 130Loddon District Scout CouncilMr.Robin Phillips0118 969 7014Reading Central DistrictScoutsPhil Addington0118 947 5059Scout FellowshipRichard Ellison0118 947 6294

St. Johns Reading 1st BPScout GroupMr. C Smith 0118 926 4838

TOY LIBRARIESMoorlands Toy LibraryMrs K Dolamore0118 942 5105

TWINSReading and District TwinsPlus ClubMrs. Lyn Percival0118 989 4706

YOUTH CLUBSBerkshire Association ofClubs for Young PeopleDavid Seward0118 923 [email protected] www.bacyp.co.uk

Pink Panther Junior YouthClub, Reading YMCAFay Boyd0118 957 5746Reading Crossroads YoungCarers Club at Reading YMCA0118 957 5746Reading YMCAVic Hills0118 957 5746

Crosfields School

An Independent Co-educational Day Preparatory School

for boys aged 4 to 13 years

• First class academic results• Excellent facilities set in 40 acres

• Maximum class size 20• Wide range of sports• Very competitive fees

Tel: (0118) 987 [email protected]

www.crosfields.comShinfield, Berkshire RG2 9BL

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Hemdean House SchoolC A V E R S H A M

GIRLS 21⁄2 TO 16 yrs BOYS 21⁄2 TO 11 yrs

Further details from: The Headmistress, Hemdean House School,

Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 7SDTelephone: 0118 947 2590

Email: [email protected]

◆ Small classes (spaces available in some years)◆ Supportive and encouraging environment

◆ Experienced teachers◆ Adding value and building confidence◆ Excellent results throughout the school

Hemdean House SchoolHemdean House School offers a small, caring and friendly environment inwhich junior girls and boys grow in confidence and achieve excellentacademic progress; senior girls are supported in their studies by experiencedteachers and exceed their expected GCSE results.

A recent inspection report stated, “Throughout the school, pupilsdemonstrate positive personal qualities, encouraged and developed by anethos that emphasises personal responsibility, strong moral values andconcern for others.”

Telephone: 0118 947 2590.

THE HIGHLANDSSCHOOL

Where every child isencouraged to reachtheir full potential

Independent Day School for Girls 2-11 : Boys 2-7

Wrap around care, Holidaycare, Transport availableWardle Avenue, Tilehurst,

Reading RG31 6JRTel: 0118 942 7186

www.highlandsschool.co.ukRegistered Charity No: 309147

READING GIRLS’ SCHOOLFoundation School

‘Succeeding Together’Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7PY

Tel: 0118 986 1336• Selective Stream

GCSE A*- C grades = 100%• Traditional approach to education • Small classes catering for girls of all

abilities• Over 200 computers in modern

ICT suites• Self-contained Curriculum

Support Centre• Dynamic group for ‘Gifted & Talented’

students• Major redecoration to main classrooms• First class facilities set in 15 acres

Please visit us at any time ortelephone Cindy Wootton atthe school for a prospectus

Steps for successCfBT Advice and Guidance (as part of nextstep Berkshire), along with its partners Scout Enterprises andWEA, are running courses within their new Steps for Success programme. This programme has beenawarded to CfBT, by the Learning and Skills Council, due to their excellent track record in helping clientsinto learning, training or work.

If you are returning to work, a migrant worker, recently made redundant, ‘stuck in a rut’, intemporary employment or long term unemployed, then Steps for Success could be for you!

They offer an assessment and advice to help determine your needs, then determine the right coursefor you. Either, a vocational taster session, a ‘return to work’ workshop, a ‘working in the UK’ workshop(for clients new to the UK), or a longer ‘skills for work’ course

They also offer guidance to help you plot your onward steps into learning, training or work.For further information please contact nextstep Berkshire on 0845 601 8595, or via their website

www.nextstepberkshire.org.uk, or text on 07795358392.

Step up to The HighlandsA child’s first day at primary school or nursery is a big step. However atThe Highlands School they do everything in their power to prepare bothchildren and parents. Months before the big day, in September, familiesare invited into the school to talk to the staff and discuss practical needsof timetables, uniform and equipment.

On the new child’s first morning staff allocate time to settle bothchildren and parents making the transition from home to school moresuccessful.

Tel: 0118 942 7186.

Reading Girls’ is a partially-selective Foundation Secondary School situated in 15 acresin South Reading. Girls of all abilities are welcome and have a selective stream ineach year group for academically high achievers. The Headteacher, Ruth Allen, hashigh expectations of students, placing a strong emphasis on courtesy and discipline.

The self-contained Curriculum Support Centre provides additional help foridentified students who may require specific assistance with their reading, spelling ornumeracy.

Reading Girls’ School has a dynamic Gifted & Talented Group involved in manyextra-curricular activities and students are encouraged to take part in the Thames Valley Chamber ofCommerce Public Speaking events. Girls are keen to take advantage of our established links with St Anne’sCollege Oxford and the enrichment programme is available to all students and continues to expand.

Please telephone Cindy Wootton at the school for a prospectus 0118 9861336

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ST JOSEPH’S CONVENTSCHOOLREADING, BERKSHIRE

Girls 3 to 18, Bo y s 3 to 7.

An independent day school open to pupils of all denominations and faiths. St. Joseph’s has an excellent

academic reputation, a strong music, drama and sportingtradition and encourages and develops

individual skills and talents.www.st-josephs.r eading.sch.uk

Upper Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshir e RG1 5JT. Tel: 01 1 8 966 1 000.

Email: [email protected] eading.sch.ukReg. Char ity No. 277077

St Joseph’s Convent SchoolSt. Joseph’s was founded over 100 years ago and is open togirls aged 3-18 and boys aged 3-7. The school has anexcellent academic reputation, as well as offering a widerange of extra-curricular activities. The PreparatoryDepartment is situated in it’s own building adjacent to theSenior School and the school benefits from its own indoorheated swimming pool and sports facilities. Before andafter school playcare is available for parents of childrenaged 3-11, dropping off from 7.30am, picking up at 6pm.There is also supervised after school study for SeniorSchool pupils. We always welcome any prospective parentto visit our school – please see our website: www. st-josephs.reading.sch.uk for details of Open Days orcall 0118 966 1000 to arrange a visit with the Headmistress.

Your local further and highereducation CollegeBased just outside Maidenhead, BCA offers a wide range ofprogrammes in a variety of areas including Sport, AnimalCare, Horticulture, Construction, Public Services, Floristryand Child Care, from First Diploma level to BA (Hons)programmes. Set in beautiful grounds, the College offers anideal learning environment with excellent facilities. Collegetransport runs from local towns including Reading, Bracknelland Twyford. Tel: 01628 824444. BCA Maidenhead

Kumon Maths & English StudyProgrammesKumon is an individualised after-school study programme designed to help children of all ages andabilities to fulfil their potentials. Children work at their own pace and develop self-learning skills thatgive them the optimum chance of succeeding at school and throughout life.

Kumon’s programmes are based on the central belief that all children can be happy and successful ifgiven the right support and conditions. By studying a little bit of work each day and mastering eachtopic before moving on, Kumon students build their confidence and self-esteem.

Kumon provides a fundamental grasp of the core subjects necessary for academic progress and at thesame time ingrains independent study skills.

There are several Kumon study centresthroughout Berkshire. For more information call0800 854714 or visit the website www.kumon.co.uk.

READINGAn Independent Co-educational Non-selective School for

pupils aged 3 - 18• Excellent academic results with GCSE and A level passesexceeding national averages in many areas • A dedicated,committed and caring staff • Competitively priced, with

scholarships available in year 7 and 6th form • Varied andenriched programme of extra-curricular activities

• Excellent support for gifted and talented pupils and thosewith special educational needs • A planned

programme of development to enhance facilities61 Bath Road, Reading RG30 2BB

Tel: 0118 957 2861www.elvian.reading.sch.uk

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Community Safety is a key focus of RoyalBerkshire Fire and Rescue Service. They work withschools, businesses and residents across the coun-ty to raise awareness of fire safety and how toreduce the risk.

They also work in partnership with local agenciesto reduce other community risks, including hoaxcalls and road traffic collisions.

For more information, log on to www.rbfrs.co.uk.

The Rapid Access Sports Injury Service suits the weekend amateur athletes who sustain soft tis-sue injuries playing sports such football, rugby and netball. Effective early management of theinjury will decrease time off work and away from Sport. Individuals will enjoy an accurate diag-nosis and advice regarding early management.

The Rapid Access Clinic is located within Dunedin Hospital and the sports physiotherapists areable to refer for x-rays or scans, or liaise with orthopaedic consultants as necessary.Tel: 0118 963 9890

pharmacy

231 Shinfield Road RG2 8HD

Your friendly local pharmacyOpen Mon-Fri 9-6 & Sat 9-5

◆ Stop Smoking Service◆ Emergency Hormonal Contraception◆ Minor Ailments Service◆ Weight Management Clinic◆ Private Consultation Room◆ Weekly Nomad Packs◆ Delivery Service◆ Repeat Dispensing◆ Blood Pressure Monitoring◆ Travel Health Service◆ Special Orders/Photo Developing

and ProcessingTel: 0118 987 2850

Your friendly independent pharmacy, Vantage has aconsultation room set aside for confidential advice.The ‘Minor Ailments’ service allows the pharmacist toadvise on and supply appropriate medicines, eitherfree of charge or for the NHS prescription fee tocustomers with a Reading GP. Vantage also offer aspecialist smoking cessation service, blood pressurechecks and emergency hormonal contraception.Tel: 0118 987 2850.

Vantage Pharmacy – your local independent pharmacy

Working with theCommunity

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The careline service helping you to live inde-pendently by having the reassurance thatyou can get help whenever you need it, evenif you don’t have a phone. The full range ofTelecare equipment including fall detectors,smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectorsand gas shut-off valves can be viewed on theSovereign web sitewww.sovereigncareline.co.uk or call01635 552801 for a free demonstration.

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BATHROOMS

KITCHENS

WELCOME TO YOUR HOME SERVICE

HAVE YOU JUST MOVED INTO THE AREA?

Have you received your Welcome Pack yet? Thisis available to all new residents in the area. Thepack is provided by New Neighbours on behalf oflocal businesses at no cost or obligation to newresidents.The pack includes local train timetables, vouchersfor local shops and theatres, maps and details ofthe services provided by the Local Council,including current refuse collection dates, details ofLocal Amenity Sites for general recyclable andgarden waste, the libraries’ story clubs for children. Doctors, dentist and emergency numbers. Citizens Advice Bureau, ‘Be Safe, BeSecure’ – details of Neighbourhood Watch plusmuch more.Just phone 0118 954 6870 and leave your nameand address so we can arrange to deliver the packto you free of charge. This only takes a few minutes.

Aiport parking made easy withWoodley Travel of Reading Ltd.How much have you paid for parking while you are away to ensurethat you don’t have to wait for transport home? How many timeshas your flight been delayed when you return from your holiday?These are two of the most common problems that people face whenbooking the holiday of their dreams.Woodley Travel can help you with both of these problems, providingyou with a minibus or even a coach from your door to the airport of your choice includingSouthampton, Bournemouth, Gatwick, Stansted, Heathrow, Luton etc. If you are travelling to thecontinent by ferry they can even help with the ferry booking. If you are delayed on your return they will check on your flight and ensure that you will be picked uphowever late your flight may be.Woodley Travel have been operating for 10 years and have found that friendly, helpful drivers,efficient service from all their staff along with new coaches, flexibility and professionalism is the leastthat our customers expect. In addition to this, Woodley Travel aims to beat every genuine quote andstick to that quote even if prices rise months later. Telephone 0118 989 3666

The bathroom and kitchen specialists – M.C. OckwellWhether you prefer a modern or traditional fitted bathroom or kitchen you canrely on M.C. Ockwell for a professional design and installation. A member of theGuild of Mastercraftsmen UK, Trades Confederation and Chekatrade. M.C.Ockwell will guarantee all work carried out and are part P approved for electricalwork and will carry out any tiling, wall or floor. For a no obligation quotetelephone 0118 975 0493.

Halls for hire in EarleyAre you having trouble finding the right venue to suit your requirements?Earley Town Council has facilities suitable for family parties, weddingreceptions, and for all types of local organisations.

The main halls are particularly well appointed and have a friendlyatmosphere, and resident social clubs are able to provide full bar facilities.

Information about bookings can be obtained from the Town CouncilOffices. Tel: 0118 986 8995.

contacts Community organisations & contacts

ANIMALSCats Protection, Reading &District BranchDuty Officer 0118 940 [email protected] www.readinganddistrictcats.org

Reading & District DogTraining ClubMrs. Jill Dance 0118 969 7553k9edun ptinternet.com

BEREAVEMENTCruse Bereavement CareReading AreaMary Grant0118 958 8133

BUDDHIST Berkshire Buddhist GroupPenny Henrion 0118 950 3941

Reading Diamond-WayBuddhist Meditation GroupMatt Huddleston07801 233 [email protected] www.diamondway-buddhism.org

Shantideva Buddhist CentreKelsang Loten 0118 959 [email protected]

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CARERSThe Princess Royal TrustCarers ServcePenny Henrion 0118 950 [email protected] www.carers.org/berkshire

CHARITIESEarley CharityJohn Evans 0118 975 5663Mother Tongue Multi EthnicCounselling and ListeningServiceBeverley Costa 0118 9015 749info2mothertongue.clara.co.uk

Thames Rescue Service(Lifesaving)Robert O Neill 0118 947 [email protected]

CHILDBIRTHNational Childbirth Trust-Reading BranchFiona Crouch 07020 [email protected] www.readingnct.cjb.net

CHRISTIANGreyfriars Church & CentreJohn Brown 0118 951 6701The Alpha CourseSue Wilmot 0118 951 6700

COMMUNITYCaversham CommunityAssociationMiss M. Cameron 0118 947 9331Save The ChildrenPenny Wallington0118 954 8458

CONSERVATIONAction For ConservationMrs. Miriam Brown0118 977 1136Berkshire EnvironmentalAssociationD.M. Watts 0118 957 4834Berkshire & S.Buckinghamshire Bat GroupRichard Mekka 0118 948 2559Caversham Globe (Go localon a better environment)David Kenny 0118 954 [email protected] Reading OnWednesdaysAndrew Noyes 0118 901 5200Friends Of Clayfield CopseJohn Wright 07970175585homepage.ntlworld.com/rambler

Greenpeace Reading LocalSupport GroupBrian Woodgate01344 411 837Reading Civic SocietyRichard Bennett0118 959 [email protected] www.readingcivicsociety.org.uk

Reading Friends of the EarthHeather ParkinsonEmail: [email protected]

Reading Ornithological ClubMike Smith 0118 959 7111msmith [email protected] aolmembers.com/berksbirds/roc.htm

The Wildlife Trust (Berks,Bucks, Oxon)The Wildlife Trust01865 775 [email protected] www.wildlifetrust.org.uk

World Wide Fund For NatureReading Supporters GroupJ.R.P Jenkins 0118 961 7264

CRIMINAL JUSTICERomilly AssociationDr. F Tallett 0118 9875123

DISABLEDAnchor Care & Repair -ReadingMrs Yasmin Ahmad 0118 956 0941Children’s OpportunitiesGroupDeborah Fox 0118 957 6686Readibus0118 931 [email protected] / [email protected] Ways and Means TrustCaroline Grantham0118 948 1944

DROP-IN CENTREChurches In Reading Drop InCentreVerna Makins 0118 950 [email protected]

DYSLEXIABritish Dyslexia AssociationReading Branch0118 966 [email protected] www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk

Reading Dyslexia AssociationSue Fletcher 0118 941 3181

EDUCATIONAlder Bridge Association forSteiner Waldorf Education0118 971 [email protected] www.anth.org.uk/abaBeenham School ParentTeacher AssociationCarole Scott 0118 971 3397Breedon Educational &Vocational FoundationR J M Thomas 0118 984 2266Reading Adult & CommunityCollege0118 901 5252Thames Valley IVC(Intervasity Club)Bernadette Funnell0118 942 1328www.tvivc.org

ELDERLYAbbeyfield Reading Society LtdR.J.Symonds 0118 959 4871Age Concern BerkshireGeoff Chivers 0118 959 4242Age Concern MortimerBurghfield & DistrictProf. Keith Davies0118 933 2868Age Concern ReadingLesley Sherwood0118 950 8866Age Concern ReadingPensioners Drop In CentreLesley Sherwood0118 901 1702Age Concern WoodleyMr. Les Green0118 969 1471Anchor Care and Repair -Reading0118 9560941Care For The ElderlyW. F Phelps 0118 984 1627ContactA.L. Rowland 01628 825 608Firtree Reading RetirementCentreMrs M Robinson0118 984 2055Readibus0118 931 [email protected] / [email protected] of the Third Age(U3A) - ReadingDorothy Duran 0118 947 8897www.readingu3a.org.uk

EX-SERVICE CLUBSMemorable Order Of Tin HatsMOTHSH.S. Atkins 0118 926 3211Reading Branch Royal SignalsAssociationMr Alan E Foot 0118 926 [email protected]

FRIENDLY SOCIETIESAncient Order of ForestersFriendly SocietyR. B. Toomey 01491 576 [email protected] www.aof.co.ukIndependent Order ofOddfellows, Reading DistrictMrs. P Newman0118 957 3354Reading District OddfellowsMrs. P Newman0118 957 3354FUNDRAISINGLions Club South ChilternsDerick Smith 01488 668 763Lions Club South ChilternsMalcolm Smailes0118 942 4913Rotaract Club of CavershamChris Ashworth 079 [email protected] Club Of CavershamC McCombe 0118 947 7430Rotary Club of Loddon ValeMr.R.H.Hyatt 01628 623 484Rotary Club of Maiden ErleghMr. R. E. Finch 0118 934 5110

GAY, LESBIANReachout: Readings Lesbian,Bisexual and Gay Youth Group0118 958 5010Reading Lesbian & GayHelpline0118 959 7269

GNOSTICISMGnostic AssociationR.Nijjhar 0118 962 [email protected]/gnostic.htm

HEALTHAlzheimers Disease SocietyMortimer & District SupportGroupKarin Beasley CPN01491 651 281 ext.4210

Arthritis Care Reading BranchMrs. Lya Turner0118 957 1601Arthritis Research CampaignReading & District BranchKen Clawley 0118 962 8908www.arc.org.ukArthrosBrian F Bone 0118 988 2280Berkshire County Blind SocietyR.S Corkran OBE0118 987 2803(answerphone)Berkshire Remap PanelS Drake 01635 298 253British Diabetic AssociationReading & District BranchSue Bourne 0118 962 9560British Polio Fellowship,Berkshire BranchMrs. P. Murden 01344 426233British Red Cross BerkshireBranchMr Michael Brenchley-Hole0118 929 0501www.redcross.org.ukCasualties Union BerkshireReading BranchMrs. B Wise 0118 958 0541Cleft Lip & Palate AssociationReading BranchMrs. Sheila Stephen0118 957 5120Earley and Woodley StrokeClubDorothy Mitchell0118 969 8599Fanny Maria Kemp NursingCharityRJM Thomas 0118 9581 699www.preghelp.org.ukHuntingtons DiseaseAssociation Reading BranchKathleen Hamilton0118 377 6943Life Pregnancy Care CentreBrian F Bone 0118 988 2280Lupus UK Thames ValleyGroupMrs. Carole A Storrie0118 967 [email protected]

Muscular Dystrophy GroupReading BranchPeter O'Sullivan0118 972 4279O.S.C.A.R. (Organisation forSickle Cell Anaemia -Reading)Trevor Small 0118 942 [email protected]

Purley Park TrustMrs. Rachel Keeling0118 942 7608Reading 18+Drop In ClubMr. Alan Paver 0118 975 1563Reading & District Tinnitus GroupMrs. V J Curnow0118 926 4043Reading Association for theBlindMrs. Joan Lewis 0118 957 2960Reading Centre For The Deaf0118 957 4335Reading Deaf CentreAnna Knaggs 0118 959 [email protected]

Reading Disabled SocietyMrs M Rowe 0118 961 2039Reading & District Hard ofHearing AssociationMr Dennis Dickens0118 9268055Reading Mencap Jenny Stent 0118 966 2518 [email protected]

Reading Society For MentallyHandicapped Children &AdultsMrs J Stent 0118 966 2518

HELP & ADVICENext Step BerkshireLesley Reilly 0845 601 8595info@berkshire-iag.org.ukwww.nextberkshire.org.ukSamaritansSallie08457 [email protected]

HOSPITAL RADIOHospital Radio ReadingGerard Rocks 0118 957 [email protected] www.newbury.net/hrr

HOUSINGJames Butcher HousingAssociationL E Smith 0118 931 7200Leap Resettlement AgencyKay Graham 0118 956 7210

HUMAN RIGHTSAmnesty InternationalReading GroupAnthea West 0118 979 3954www.amnestyreading.co.uk


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INTERNATIONALAnjuman Muhibban E RasoolRaja Mohammed Banaras0118 966 6796Barbados and FriendsAssociation (Reading)Patricia Cutting0118 959 [email protected] Corrymeela CommunityAileen Spencer 0118 926 1062French Circle CavershamDiana Clarke 0118 941 3040Nepal Kingdom FoundationMaurice Adshead0118 950 [email protected] www.nkf-mt.org.ukReading & Berkshire RefugeeSupport GroupZainab Koroma0118 950 5356Reading DusseldorfAssociationRobert Dimmick 0118 947 [email protected] www.reading-dusseldorf.org.uk

Reading Gujarati NeeshalDaksha Mistry 0118 942 8897

Reading San Francisco LibreAssociationSue Errington 0118 987 4515Spanish CircleIan Hills 0118 901 4627Thames EuroclubSecretary 0870 321 [email protected] www.thameseuroclub.org.uk

ISLAMIC CENTREJamia Khulafai RashidinIslamic CentreH.M. Ishaq 0118 956 6618

LEARNING DISABILITIESProspectsPaul Ashton 0118 950 8781

MARKETReading W.I. MarketJ. Jefferis 0118 987 4030Thames Valley FarmersMarketStuart Chandler0870 241 [email protected]

MARRIAGEMarriage Care ReadingBranch0118 977 0971RACIAL EQUALITYIndian Workers AssociationGB, Reading BranchSantokh Singh Santokh0118 966 137

RAMBLINGChristian Rambling ClubReading Local GroupValerie Givan 0118 978 2757

RECRUITMENTJobcentre PlusAdelphi House, Friar StreetReading RG1 1HDNew Claims: 0845 600 42500118 980 8200

RESETTLEMENTREAP Resettlement AgencyKay Graham 0118 956 7210

RESIDENTS ASSOCIATIONSArmour Road ResidentsAssociationAdelphi House, Friar Street,Reading RG1 1HDNew claims: 0845 600 4250Tel: 0118 980 8200

Caversham & DistrictResidents AssociationMrs. L Warsham0118 987 7904Caversham Park VillageAssociationA.J.Hall 0118 947 2589Emmer Green ResidentsAssociationPaul Gallagher 0118 378 8099www.map-reading.co.uk/egraGoring & Streatley AmenityAssociationMrs. E Worsley 01491 873 531

SOCIAL CLUBSCaversham Heights SocietyBeldon Bensley 0118 934 [email protected] www.cav-hts-soc.fsnet.co.uk

TRANSPORTReadibus0118 931 [email protected] / [email protected]

VOLUNTEERSEarley Volunteer Care BureauMargaret Wrightson0118 966 6234Woodley Volunteer CentreMrs. Karen Cox 0118 969 8849

WOMENS CLUBSAbbey Baptist ChurchWomens FellowshipJohn Chilvers 0118 957 [email protected]

Association of WRENS,Reading & District BranchMrs. K V Lee 0118 978 1979Berkshire & District WAAFAssociationMrs. Jean Copeland0118 942 6543Berkshire Federation ofTownswomens GuildsMrs. C Cook 0118 958 0448Ladies Friendship Club U R ChurchMrs. Hilary Pawley0118 934 0213

Mothers Union WoodleyMrs.J.M. Hunt 0118 969 5305

National Womens RegisterCavershamVanessa Pearce 0118 913 3644

National Womens RegisterWoodley BranchL. Rogers 0118 969 7929Soroptimist International OfReading & DistrictMrs Joan South 0118 945 1235Townswomens GuildCaversham AfternoonMrs. A Deane 0118 954 3814Townswomens Guild Emmer GreenMrs. J Perry 0118 967 3866Townswomens Guild ReadingCaversham HeightsMrs. J E Brown 0118 947 [email protected] GuildTilehurst HeightsMrs. Y Young 0118 942 6884Townswomens GuildWhiteknightsMiss B Barnes 0118 987 2109

DIRECTORY – NEXT EDITIONWe hope that you have found this Directory interesting and informative. Every effort is made to ensure that all theinformation is accurate and current. However, please complete and return the form below if your entry is incorrect,

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Abbey School . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Allguard Legal Services . . . .30

Apex Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

BCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Berkshire Sail Training

Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Black Swan Sailing Club . . . .7

Bray Lake Watersports . . . . .4

Bucklebury Farm Park . . . . .13

Children's Information

Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Coral Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Cotswold Wildlife Park . . . .11

Crosfields School . . . . . . . . .23

Denefield School . . . . . . . . .21

Didcot Railway Centre . . . . .14

Dunedin Hospital . . . . . . . . .28

Earley Town Council . . . . . .30

Elvian School . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Englefield Garden Centre . .15

Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Fitness First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Hemdean House School . . .24

Highlands School . . . . . . . . .24

Hobbs of Henley . . . . . . . . .14

Italia Conti Associates . . . . .17

Jester Giggles . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Jo Jingles (Reading) . . . . . . .22

Jubilee Day Nursery . . . . . . .18

Kiln Ceramic Café . . . . . . . .10

Kumon Educational UK . . . .26

Leighton Park Enterprises . .17

Look Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

M C Ockwell . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Mad Academy . . . . . . . . . . .10

Mid-Hants Railway . . . . . . . .12

Milestones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Nextstep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

New Neighbours . . . . . . . . .30

Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Reading Girls' School . . . . . .24

River & Rowing Museum . . .13

Rosemary Conley . . . . . . . . . .6

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Sax Hire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Shinfield Players Theatre . . .10

Sovereign Housing . . . . . . . .28

St Joseph's Convent School .26

Stagecoach Theatre Arts . . .18

Tai Chi Chuan . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Talent Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Thames Valley Taekwon-Do .7

Vantage Chemists . . . . . . . .28

Wellington Country Park . . .12

Woodley Travel . . . . . . . . . . .2

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Choose YOUR family funChoose YOUR family fun

CORAL REEF THETHELOOK OUTLOOK OUTDISCOVERY CENTREDISCOVERY CENTRE

A world of water that’s a mustfor all the family

www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

Under 8 rule Children under eight years of age (maximum two per adult) must be accompanied by anadult at all times.

Coral Reef, Nine Mile Ride,

Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7JQ

Telephone: 01344 86252524 hour Information Service

The Look Out Discovery Centre

Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell,Berkshire RG12 7QW

Information Line: 01344 354400

That must be… Coral Reef. The lureof the reef is irresistable. Come and discover its riches for yourself.

Coral PoolsA treasure chest of adventure for all ages,including: • Little Corals Toddlers Pools • Pirate Ship with Water Cannons • SnakeRiver Flumes • Emerald Forest Rain Cloud • Wild Water Rapids and many, many moreCoconut GroveWhy not whet your appetite with a refreshingdrink in the bar. Or visit the Restaurant for asnack or a beautifully cooked meal.Sauna WorldThe ultimate body experience in an atmosphere of tropic warmth, including: • Saunas • Sunbeds • Japanese SteamRoom • Sunny Gym’s • Sunken Footspa

The Look Out Discovery Centre is the ideal locationfor a fun-filled day out, with a fun & fabulous inter-active, hands-on science exhibition. With over 70 colourful exhibits, arranged within 5exciting zones:• Sound & Communication • Forces &Movement • Light & Colour • Body &Perception • Woodland & WaterThe exhibits are all undercover, so there is no needto worry about the weather.

The Look Out Discovery Centre has so much moreto offer:

• Gift Shop • Children’s Birthday Parties • CoffeeShop • Car & Coach Parking • Tourist InformationCentre • Children’s Adventure Play Park • PicnicArea - 2,600 acres of woodland • Seasonal MountainBike Hire • Nature & Woodland Trails - Infants &Juniors

A range of fun interactive science shows, throughoutthe Bracknell school holidays & most weekends(minimum of 10 people required) - extra cost inaddition to main exhibition price

Open 10am - 5pm, every day

www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

HOW TO FIND USJ3 off M3, J10 off M4 and follow the brown signs

• Free Parking • Mastercard & Visa

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