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INANDAROUND MAIDENHEAD and BRAY

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

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Clinics inMaidenhead & Cookham

The following treatments are available at the clinic:

Chiropractic – a safe and effective technique using manipulation to treat various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions including:

• Acute, subacute & chronic low back pain• Acute, subacute & chronic neck pain• Cervicogenic headaches & migraines• Joint conditions

Steve Mullan BSc (hons.) Chiro.GCC & UCA RegisteredCovered by all major private health care providers

Jas Panesar BSc (hons.)

Sports and remedial massage – varying from light to deep massage, depending on the client’s preference and requirement. Effective for:

• Muscle aches & pains• Sports injuries & recovery• Stress relief

Stuart Peach CHEK Practitioner, HLC, Dip FTSTClare Agnew BSc (Hons) Lic. Ac; Dip FTST

Rehabilitative therapy & personal training - Applying functional exercises to achieve the goal you desire, including:

• Injury rehabilitation• Weight loss• Increase muscle tone

Stuart Peach CHEK Practitioner, HLC, Dip FTST

Actively Promoting Health in the CommunityIn a relaxed, friendly and jovial environment, the Active Health Clinics team of experienced and qualified practitioners provide treatment for a wide range of conditions, varying from physical to mental and social conditions.

The team go that extra mile by taking an active role in each patients health, providing advice and consultancy alongside treatments so that you may relax and be confident that your returning to optimum health and maintaining it is their goal as well as yours.

The team of practitioners often combine treatments to reduce recovery time.

Acupuncture – applying thin needles to specific points on the body to stimulate the body’s own healing response and balance the flow of Qi. Particularly effective for:

• Musculoskeletal conditions• Gastrointestinal conditions• Pregnancy & fertility support• Cardiovascular & respiratory

Clare Agnew BSc (Hons) Lic. Ac. BAcC registered

Nutritional therapy – identifies the source of your condition by assessing your diet and lifestyle and provides the support to correct your biochemical imbalances. Effective for:

• Digestion• Fertility & pregnancy• Heart & lung conditions• Skin conditions

Jill Barber Dip ION BANT

Beauty Therapy – includes:

• Jessica Luxury Manicures & Pedicures• Dermalogica treatments• Facials• Waxing

Jo Theaker

Wellbeing treatments – includes:

• Reflexology• Hypnotherapy• Reiki• Hopi ear candles• Acupressure• Indian head massage

Alison McMahonART registered

Homeopathy - Homeopathy is a very effective, clinically proven form of medicine that offers relief for a wide range of illness and disease. Effective for:

• Allergies & asthma• Hormonal conditions• Aches, pains, inflammation• Skin Conditions• Digestive Disorders

Elizabeth Courtis MCH RSHomKay Willis LCPH CMA

HypnoBirthing & HypnoFertility – eliminates blocks such as stress influence fertility whilst providing you with the tools to have a calm birth.

Alison McMahonCertified HypnoBirthing and HypnoFertility Therapist

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Active Health Clinics 72 St Marks Rd, MaidenheadBerks SL6 6DWt 01628 626565e [email protected]

SummerHolidaysareoverandhereweareinOctoberwithlessthan100daysuntilChristmasandthenightsclosingin!WelcometoClareChambers,whowillbewritingtheBeautypagefromnowon.Also,welcometoHealthMatters,whowillalsobecontributingarticlesabouthealthandwellbeing,alongwithsomegreatrecipesformAdamSimmonds,ChefatDanesfieldHouse,thatarebothnutritiousandeasytomake.Whynotgiveitagoandletusknowhowyougetalong.Wehaveanew“What’sgoingoninMaidenhead”section,soyoucanfindoutwhatishappeningallononepage.CheckoutourfashionpagesandseewhatthetrendsareforeveningwearduringtheWintermonths.Don’tforgetweonlyshowcaseourlocalretailerssopleasetellthemwhereyousawtheiradvert.DidyougetthechancetogototheLongridgeopenday?Wedidandforthefirsttimeventuredoutontheriverinadragonboat!Wethoroughlyenjoyedourselvesandmanagedtogetquitewetatthesametime.Mydaughteralsotriedtheclimbingwallforthefirsttimeandmanagedtogetthreequartersofthewayup.IwasveryimpressedasIhaveaterriblefearofheights.Afantasticfacilitythatshouldbeenjoyedbyall.Inourtravelsectionwehavesomelastminutedealsforthoseofyouwishingtogetawaynowtheschoolsareback.Don’tforgettoenterourcompetitiononpage30.OurnextissuewillbeDecember/January,soifyou‘dliketocontributeoradvertiseinournextissuethengiveusacall.Wearealwayshappytohearformyou.

TillnexttimeandHappyReading..........

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Autumn Pear Crumble Adam Simmonds, Chef Danesfield House Hotel

INGREDIENTS:Pear Compote6-8RipePears–(Williamsvariety)

100mlWater6gFructose30gChoppedWalnut

Crumble Topping125gGroundAlmonds125gRolledOats30gFlour95gButter,Firm100gFructose30gWalnutOil

• You’llnoticethatfructosehasbeenusedinplaceoftablesugar(sucrose).Fructoseisthesugarfromfruit. It issweeterthansucrosesoyouneedlessof it. Italsobreaksdownmoreslowlyintoenergysowillkeepyougoingforlonger.

• Eatingsourcesofproteinandorfibrealongsidesugary/sweetfoodsalsoslowsdownthereleaseofenergyintothebloodstream.

• Nutsareagreatsourceofproteinandofessentialfats,whilstoatsareasourceoffibreandreallyfilling.

• Essentialfatsarealsonecessaryformanagingstresshormoneproductioni.e.keepingstressinbalance.

• Thewalnutsandtheiroilinthisrecipeaddarichsourceofomegas3andomega6,bothessentialfats.

• Altogetherthisisahealthyandenergygivingdessertwithatouchofstyle.JennyTschiesche,

FoR ThE CRumblE

1. Placeallthedryingredientsinamixingbowl

2. Addthebutterandrubinwithyourfingertips

3. Addthewalnutoilandcontinuetorubin

4. Mixtureshouldlookquitefinebutwillclumptogetherwhensqueezedbetweenyourfingers

5. Lineabakingtraywithgreaseproofpaperandspreadthecrumblemixevenlyonthetop

6. Cookat160ºcfor10-12minutesorlightgoldenbrownincolour

7. Leavetocool

To buIlD

1. Warmthepearmixinasuitablesizepan

2. Placeintoramekins

3. Coverwithagoodlayerofthecrumbletopping

4. Placeunderalowgrilluntilgoldenbrownincolour

FoR ThE CompoTE

1. Pre-heattheovento200°c

2. Peelandquarterthepears.Removethecoreanddiceinto1cmpieces

3. Lineasuitablesizepanwithtinfoil

4. Putthepeardiceandwaterinsidethelinedpanclosethefoiltocreateaparcel

5. Cookforapproximately25minutesat200ºc,thiswilldependontheripenessofthepears

6. Removefromtheovenandleavetocool.ThePearshouldbetenderatthispointbutshouldstillretainalightlyfirmbite,thewatershouldhaveevaporated

7. Youshouldbeleftwithapprox500gofpear

8. Mixthepearwiththewalnutsandfructose

9. Fructosecanbeadjustedtosuitpersonaltastesandwilldependslightlyonthequalityandripenessofthepears

This crumble is perfect for this time of year to boost energy levels


Boost your energy this Autumn

AsAutumntakesholdandWintercreepsnearer,colderweather,shorterdays,and lesssunlightdohavean impactonourhealth,soweneedtosupportourselvesandavoidtheenergydipthatgoeswiththatfeelingthatwewanttohibernateuntilnextSpring!

Along the Thamesandanewlocalcompany,Health Matters 360,willbebringingyouaregularfeaturethatlooksatvarioushealthmattersandwhatwecandotoreallymakeadifference.Thegoodnewsisthatbymakingsmallbutpowerfulchangestoyourphysical,nutritionalandemotionalstateyoucansupportyourselfandcreatepositive,sustainablehealth.TheHealthMattersteamincludescelebritypersonaltrainerMattPickett,localnutritionaltherapistJennyTschiescheandpositivemindmatterscoachSueRoberts.TheteamarealsosupportedbyMichelinstarchefAdamSimmonds,ofDanesfieldHouseHotelandSpa,whocreatesnutritionalmeals tohelpwithspecifichealthissues.

phySICal maTTERS

• Wrapupwarmandgoforabriskwalkorabikeride(30mins+)

• Setyourself15minutesworthofexercisesthatyoucando• athomeatleast3timesaweek

• Lunges/situps/squats/stepups

• Tryanewclassandtestyourfitnessinnewexcitingways

• SetyourselfafitnessgoalfornextSpring

• Whateveryoudoletgoandenjoyit!

NuTRITIoNal maTTERS • Keepbloodsugarinbalancetokeepenergylevelsevenandavoidfatigue,hunger,irritability,depression.

• Turntowarmfoodssuchassoupsandstew.

• Eatlittleandoften–every3-4hrsideally

• Drinklotsofwater–approx2litresaday

• Avoidstimulants–coffee,tea,chocolate,alcohol,fizzydrinks

• Eatgoodqualityproteinaspartofeverymealorsnack

• Increasefibre–oats,apples,pearsandvegetables

• Avoidrefinedcarbohydrates-whitebread/pasta/riceandincreasecomplexcarbohydrates–wholegrains,fruit,vegetables

mIND maTTERS

• Autumnisagreatmonthtostartsomethingnewssuchaslearningsomethingthatyouhavealwayswantedtodo

• Joinanadulteducationclass• Prepareyourgardenforspringplantingofvegetables

• Learnanewsport• Dosomecharity/voluntarywork

• setsomegoalsnowforthewinter–decidetoloseweight,getyourcareergoing,orhaveanautumnclearout.

• Readaninspiringbookorlistentoupliftingmusic

• taketimeouttoreallywatchtheseasonandenjoynatureatthisbeautifultimeofyear

So how can we boost our energy levels?

“Itsbytakinganintegratedapproachto your health that combinesphysical, nutritional and mindmatters,youcanachievegreatresultsinthefastesttimeforsustainablehealth”saysSarahMorgan, founderofHealthMatters360

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ByFreelanceWriterClareChambers

Scrub up for Autumn

DERmaloGICa ExFolIaTING boDy SCRub£25.10for150g

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ST IvES INvIGoRaTING apRICoT boDy SCRub£4.99for300ml

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Prepare, Plan and ProfitAsautumnisnowuponuswithmistymornings,leavesfallingandnight’sdrawingshorter;whatcanwedoinbusinesstoensuregreydaysdon’tinterferewithourgreycells?!

Asamarketer,thisisthetimeofyearwhenwherethekidsarebackatschool,summerholidaysareoverandwetrytofocusonourwork;we‘livenup’ourclientswithpreparationandplanningfor2011.

Ofcoursewemustfocusonoureverydayworkandrunningofbusinesses,butproactivepreparationandplanningnow,cansteerandmaintainadepartment,smallbusinessandorganisationintoahealthyand,hopefully,moreprofitablestatusforthecomingyear.

OctoberandNovembercanbe‘prime’monthstoensureDecemberisfinalisedintermsofanyspecialeventsoroffersfortheChristmasseason;andthefirstcalendarquarterof2011ispreparedandplannedfor.

Apartfrom‘HighStreet’namesweareallfamiliarwith,Iknowfartoomanybusinessowners,departmentsandorganisationsthatcomebackfromtheChristmasandNewYearbreak,andhavenotthoughtthroughhowtheyareengagingwiththeircurrentcustomersandhowtoobtainnewones!Bythetime

it’ssorteditisalmostEasterandanentiretradingperiodcanbelost!Thenetresultcanandoftentranslatesintoradicalchanges,costcuttingandlossofbusiness.

So,what’sthe‘marketingmechanics’toguideusthroughthisprocess?Alotofthisissimplisticplanningandletmeprovideyouwithanexample.

OneofourclientsisLJALearning&DevelopmentbasedinStaines.Weactuallymaintainayearlyplanwithquarterlyreviews;butaswegetintoOctoberthefocusisalwaysonthelastcalendarquarterandNewYear,withasolidplantotheendofMarchanda‘skeleton’planforthecomingyear.

Firstly,weensurewearemaintainingandmaximisingoureverydaymarketingandsalesactivitiese.g.ensuringexistingcustomersreceiveserviceexcellence,producingthebi-monthlynewsletter,socialmediamessagingandongoingleadgenerationandPR.Withthisinhand,wecanworkthroughplanning.

AtthebeginningofOctober,Christmasissorted!Customerevents,Christmascards,anygiftsarefinalisedandtheChristmasandNewYearnewsletterisplannedandjustneedstocometogether.

Wereviewtheyear-to-date

performancewithretainedcustomers,newcustomeractivity,corporatemessagingandquarterlythemestounderstandwhathasworkedandwhathasn’t.Forexample,during2010,LJAsetupaTwitteraccounttopopulatewiththoughts,ideas,newsandcomments;andmeasureandmonitoractivity.Twittercanalmostbeyour‘onlineresearchandcustomersurveytool’aswellasyourvirtualword-of-mouth!

‘Informedknowledge’helpstoensureyourpreparationandplanningisaddingvaluetoyourexistingcustomer-baseandcreatesthemodeltoencouragenewones!

The‘nameofthegame’istoensurethataswereturntoourdesksinthefirstweekofJanuary2011,weactuallyandconfidentlyknowwhattheplanisandit’sjustamatterofdelivering,followingupandensuringprofitablegrow.

NickyGuy-GuyMarketingLimited,

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3.Do plan for ‘time out’! Everyone needs orshouldhaveabreak,particularlyatChristmasandNewYearandoverthesummer;andwe’re

human, so we become ill from time-to-time.Factorthisintotheplanningfortheendoftheyearandthecomingyear,andyou’llbeamazedhowthisbecomesmanageable!

4. Talktoyourcustomers–findoutwhattheylikeandwhattheydon’tlike,andwhattheywouldliketoseeandreceivefromyouinthecomingyear.

5.Congratulate yourself on your efforts! Goodpreparation and planning does reap rewards,andyou’reentitledtoenjoythemoment


Welcome to the Thames Valley Business Women’s

Group (TVBWG)

Established in 1989 in High Wycombe, TVBWG is a successful business support, advice and networking forum for businesswomen to meet like-minded people, share ideas, advice & support, network, make friends and learn ways to

expand and improve their business, as well as creating sales opportunities. Today, TVBWG has many long-standing members who not only work

together but have become close friends too! We hold monthly meetings at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Moor Hall, Cookham for interactive sessions, some with specialist speakers; and participants are encouraged

to liaise, work and socialise together in-between meetings.

TVBWG Autumn & Winter Monthly Meetings 2010:Monday 11th October: ‘Maintaining Optimum Health in Business.’

An interactive and fun presentation by Dr Steve Mullan (Chiropractor) of Active Health Clinics, Maidenhead & Cookham.

Monday 8th November: Showcase and Networking evening for Members and guests.

Monday 6th December: Christmas Social.

TVBWG monthly meetings are held at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Moor Hall, Cookham with informal networking in the CIM bar from 6.30pm. Meetings

start at 7.30pm with tea & coffee and biscuits, and attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards, leaflets, products and promotions/offers and network!

Non-members are welcome at a cost of £10 per meeting payable at the event.So, if you are a businesswoman, thinking of starting a business or a business manager,

feel free to come along to the TVBWG and enjoy what the group has to offer.

For full details, news, offers and contacts visit www.tvbwg.com or contact Nicky Guy, Chair at [email protected]

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ARiEs MARCH 21 - APRil 20FinancesloomlargeduringOctober,MarsandVenus,bothinScorpiointhemonetaryareaofyourchartdemandareview.BenevolentJupitercomesintoplaywithMarsonthe24thandthismayturnouttobeaveryfavouredday.Innovativeideasabound,sodokeepyoureyesopenfornewopportunities.November:Moneymatterscontinuetobekeyuntilafterthenewmoononthe6th,whichfallsinthefinancialareaofyourchart.Makesureallloseendsaretiedup,getprofessionalhelpifyouneedit.PrepareforenergeticMarsburstingthroughSagittarius,bringingaboostofconfidenceandaneedtobroadenyourhorizons.

TAURUs APRil 21 - MAy 21InOctober,theloveplanetVenusisinyouroppositesignofScorpio.She’smovingbackwardsfromthe8thandyou’llneedtoscrutiniseyourresourcesandyourrelationshipsverycarefully,whatisnotworkingandwhathastogo?ThewarriorplanetMarsisalsoinScorpio,therecouldbesomeradicalchange!November:Relationshipsofallkindsareinfocusthismonth-bigtime!TheNewmoononthe6thinyouroppositesignbringsenlightenmentandnewbeginningsandyou’rereadyforachangebynow.Marsinyourfinancialsector,urgesyoucheckoutyourresourcesdomakesureeverythingisasitshouldbe.

gEMiNi MAy 22 - jUNE 21Octoberbringsaflurryofexcitementinthehealthandworkareaofyourchart.NewcareeropportunitiescouldnowbecomeapparentasMarsenergisesthissector.WithVenus,theplanetofbeauty,nowinScorpio,you’llalsobelookingatradicalwaystochangeyourappearanceandimproveyourhealth.November:SternSaturnisadvancingintheareaofyourchartgenerallyreservedforfunandgames!Don’tletthisdampenyourplans,whenusedwisely,Saturnisessentialforstructureandnewfoundations.Creativeprojectsmayalsoseemstunted,butplancarefullyandthiscouldbeyourbesttimeever.

CANCER jUNE 22 - jUly 22Fun,games,romanceandmorefunisontheagendaforyouduringOctober!Thisshouldturnouttobeatransformationalmonthasyoureviewyourrelationshipsanddecideiftheyaregoingwhereyouwantthemtoornot.Creativityisalsohighlightedandyourmindwillbefullofnewandinspirationalideas.November:MotivationalMarsischargingthroughtheworkanddailyroutinesectorofyourchart,causingyoutorethinkandre-evaluatemostofyourplans.Yourcreativityisstillatanalltimehighandthenewmoononthe6thbringsinspirationandinnovation.It’stimefornewprojectsandplanningahead.

lEO jUly 23 - AUgUsT 23ThereisplentyofactivityonthehomefrontforLionsduringOctober.Venusiscalling-whatneedsimprovingandhowcanyoumakeitbeautifulandRegalenoughforyourselfandyourfamily?WithInspirationalMercuryincreativeLibraitshouldn’tbetoohardtostartupnewprojects.November:ExpansiveJupiterandtheMaverickplanetUranushavewanderedbackintothefinancialareaofyourchart.Atotalreviewmaynowbeneeded,areyoumakingthebestofyourresources?ExpecttheunexpectedandafterJupiterturnsdirectonthe19thafinancialsurprisecouldbecomingyourway!

viRgO AUgUsT 24 - sEPTEMBER 22October’splanetaryaspectsbringpassionanddepthtonormallyreservedVirgoans.MaverickplanetUranusandExpansiveJupiterarebackintherelationshipareaofyourchart,causingyoutoreviewyourpartnershipsonalllevels.Communicationisontheagenda,butwithacompletelynewangle.November:Homeandfamilyareontheagendathismonth.EnergeticMarstriggersthisverypersonalareaofyourchartandmaywellstirupannoyanceandconfrontation.Youmayhavetostandyourgroundandfightforyourbeliefs.WithaScorpioemphasis,communicationshouldbedirectandprofound.

HoroscopesSun sign astrology gives a light-hearted overview for all 12 signs, but this is just a small part of the wonders of this ancient science and wisdom. Would you like to know more about yourself by understanding your very own cosmic map? Your astrology chart helps you become self aware and enables you to tune in to your highest potential. Find

some answers to your questions around romance, career change, partnerships and business decisions. Whatever you face, astrological insight can help you look at things in a new light and with an entirely new perspective. Contact me now for a personal forecast. I can provide you with a framework for making more sense of your life by working with energising and productive planetary cycles. Gain insight on how to handle situations more effectively and turn challenges into positive experiences.

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Celestial movements during October and NovemberOctoberbecomesmorepassionateandintenseastheloveplanetsVenusandMarscontinueonthroughpowerfulScorpio.RelationshipscomeupforreviewwithUranusandJupiternowmovingbackwardsinromanticPiscesanddelvingintoourneedsandwantsbecomesincreasinglyimportant.CommunicativeMercuryrushesthroughharmoniousLibrafromthe4thtothe20th;thisurgesbalancedthinkingandencouragescharminganddiplomaticmeansofexpression.

ThenewmoonindarkandmysteriousScorpioonthe6thofNovemberurgesustodelveintotheunconscious.Newmoonsareallaboutnewbeginningsandbuildingnewfoundations.Thisprofoundenergywillgiveusthedeterminationtomakethechangesthatarenecessaryforourpositivedevelopment.TheSun,VenusandMercuryarealsoinpowerfulScorpioandheightenourpowertoletgoandtoregenerate.EnergeticMars,theplanetofenergyandmotivation,isinoptimisticSagittarius-broadervisionandfreshperspectivesarethegiftstoeveryonethismonth.

liBRA sEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23your birthday month brings your financial situation into the spotlight. Mars and venus encourage deep introspection, but a lovely aspect with expansive and bountiful jupiter could bring lots of good luck your way. The new moon in your sign on the 7th heralds the start of creative new projects. November: Communication and your career are both enjoying the spotlight this month. Motivational Mars is charging through optimistic sagittarius, bringing exciting new ways of getting your message across. saturn, now firmly established in your sign helps you to restructure and build new foundations, paving the way to success.

sCORPiO OCTOBER 24 - NOvEMBER 22Octoberstartswithsomefreshandinvigoratingenergy.Mars,oneofyourplanetaryrulers,isnowinyoursignandalongwithVenustheywillbefiringyouupforsomeexcitingnewventures.Youcanexpectyourlovelifetobeactiveandenergetic,asboldimpulsesfireuptheflamesofromance!November:YourbirthdaymonthisfullofexcitementandwiththeloveplanetVenusstillinyoursign,steamypassionateromancecouldwellbeonthecards!Marsstirsupfinances,andwithmaverickUranusandbountifulJupiterinoptimisticaspect,therecouldbesurprisesandnewopportunitiesontheworkfront.

sAgiTTARiUs NOvEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21Octoberturnsyourattentiontowardsthedemandsinyourpersonallife.Strikingabalancebetweenenergyspentonworkandenergyspentondomesticmattersisessentialnow.Itistimetoprioritise,expansiveandoptimisticJupiterfiresyouup,butyoudoruntheriskofoverextendingyourself.November:Jupiteryourrulerhasmovedbackintothedomesticareaofyourchart.Uranustheplanetoftheunexpectedisalsocloseathandandthiscouldmeanradicalchangesonthehomefront.Marsisinyoursign,andrestlessenergywillkeepyouonyourtoesasyouplanfornewadventures,inallareasoflife

CAPRiCORN DECEMBER 22 - jANUARy 20

InOctoberyourcommunicationstyleisinthespotlight.AblastofpersonalenergycomesyourwayasexpansiveJupiterandunconventionalUranusreturntoimaginativePisces.Showingyourleadershipskillsisimportantnow,butinspiredwithnewconfidenceyou’reatyourmostconvincing.November:Saturn,yourrulingplanet,isatthehighestpointinyoursolarchart.Goalsandambitionsareverymuchonyourmindrightnow.Marsstirsuprestlessenergyandbringsgreattemptationtobreakoutoflifelessaspectsofyourcareer.Afterthenewmoononthe6thopportunitiesandnewinsightscomeyourway.

PisCEs FEBRUARy 19 - MARCH 20ThereisaflurryofexcitementforPisceansduringOctober.InnovativeUranusisalsobackinyoursignandthespotlightisonyou.Youwanttoshine,andwithintuitionandwisdomonyoursideit’sagoodtimetomakenewplans.MarsandVenusinpowerfulScorpioopenyourmindtoexcitingandchallengingideas.November:ExpansiveJupiterisnowbackinyoursign,bringingoptimismandhopetoallareasofyourlife.ThreeplanetsindeterminedScorpioheightenyoursenseofadventure,andwithMarsinthefar-reachingsignofSagittarius,youcouldnowbeplanningexcitingnewescapadesandjourneysintotheunknown.

AQUARiUs jANUARy 21 - FEBRUARy 18Octobercontinuesthethemeoffinancesandgenerallyreviewingthings.Yoursenseofachievementisheightenedanditisagoodtimetodevelopnewbusinessplansandgoals.WithMarsandVenusatthetopofyourchart,it’salsotimetofocusonyourstandinginsocietyandasaprofessional.November:ThreeplanetsindeterminedScorpioatthetopofyourchart,giveyouanoverwhelmingsenseofambitionthismonth.Yourruler,theunpredictableUranus,istravellingclosetoexpansiveJupiterandtheyhavebothreturnedtoyourfinancialsector.Expectsurprisesinthisarea-Jupiterisknowntobringgoodfortune!


Tally Ho!Summer evening pub rides

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Temple Golf ClubHenley Road, Hurley, Berkshire, SL6 5LH

FOR MORE DETAILS:Email:[email protected] Tel:01628824795www.templegolfclub.co.uk Fax:01628828119

Temple offers a wide range of membership options:• Full and Weekday • Associate (Pay as you Play)• Flexible 10 • Starter Membership• Intermediate (Ages 25 - 29) & Colt (19 - 24) • Junior (under 14 & 14 - 18)• Corporate • Non-Golfing Social

Built on chalk Temple is an excellent autumn and winter golf venue with play to main greens in all but the very worst of ground conditions. Excellent value for money winter packages are available from 1 Nov - 31 Mar but please book early to avoid disappointment especially if you are interested in one of our renowned golf and festive lunch packages during

December. With prices starting from as little as £30, you cannot afford not to visit Temple during the close season.For more information about membership, group packages or to book a round of golf, please contact us.

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Handling Birds of Prey

ForDavidandTraceyHughes,ahobbyandalifetime’sloveofanimalsandbirdshasturnedintoarewardingandexcitingenterprise,

Hawkwalk,whichallowstheirgueststoexperiencethefascinatingworldofbirdsofprey,andahands-onexperiencelikenoother.

Theenthusiasmfortheirventure,alongwithakeenunderstandingoftheneedsofthebirdsandtheneedsofthecountrysidemeanthatDavidandTraceygiveauniquetasteofadifferentwayoflifetotheirclients.Davidstressesthatonthefullday’sexperience,hisguestsgetreallyclosetothebirds,and,intheafternoon’shunting,theyareinchargeofthebirds:“Ihavemyhandsfullwiththedogsandtheferrets!”hesays.

Watchingthebirdsinflight,listeningtoDavidexplaininghowthebirdsaretrainedandwhattheirindividualrolesareinhuntingisalearning

experience,madeallthemorespecialbytherelationshipwhichdevelopsbetweenbirdandhandler.Bringingtheworldoffalconrytothepublicinthisremarkablewayisexhilaratingandfascinating,auniqueexperienceofanot-sobygoneera.

TouchandhandletheHarrisHawks,Widget,theBarnOwlandBootheEagleOwl,andlearnhowtotieafalconer’sknot,whilsthearingabouthowthebirdsaretrained,fedandkeptfitandhealthy.Watchthemflyfreeandreturntothefist,andwonderattheirwingspan

andturnofspeed.And,inthefullday’sexperience,takechargeofyour‘own’falconandseehowthesebeautifulbirdshuntinthewild,makinganafternoonwalktorememberforalifetime.

DavidandTraceyofferfullandhalfdayhandsonThefullday’sexperiencestartingwithaninformalclassroomtalk,followedbyahandsonhandlingandflyingsessionandlunchatalocalpub,and,intheafternoon,gueststakechargeofatrainedhuntinghawk,walkingthroughlocalfieldsandwoods.Orthere’sahalfdayintroduction,withtheclassroomtalkfollowedbythehands-onopportunitytoflythebirdstothefist.

Whicheveryouchoose,theuniqueexperienceisonewhichwilltakeyoubacktoadifferentandancientpast,atimeofchivalry,traditionandaffinitywithnature.

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WiNDsOR CONTEMPORARy ART FAiR 13th -14th November 2010

MORETOSEETHANEVER

ThisyearsTheme“Artforyou

Some120leadingUKandinternationalartists,galleries,printmakers,photographers,sculptorsandceramicistswillbeexhibitingatthesixthannualWindsorContemporaryArtFair,thelargesteventofits

kindintheThamesValley.

www.windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk

Community Pages

The Horse Trust appeals for donations to cover £23,500 hay shortfallBuckinghamshirecharity

TheHorseTrustisfacinganadditionalbillof£23,575forhayandhaylagethisyearduetoashortfallinproductionandtherisingcostofhay.

Lastyear,TheHorseTrustwasabletoproducethemajorityofhayandhaylageitneededforthewinterfromits200acresofpaddocks.Butduetothedryweatherconditionsthisyear,ithasonlybeen

abletoproducearoundathirdasmuchhayandhaylage.

Asallfarmersareinasimilarsituation,thecostofhayandhaylagehasrisendramatically.Ifthewinterisassevereaslastyear,thecharityestimatesitwillneedtobuyaround600balesofhayandhaylageto

feedthehorsesatitssanctuaryinSpeen,Buckinghamshire

overthewinter."Thisisaveryworrying

situation-wehaveneverfacedsuchalargeshortfall,"saidShirleyAbbott,YardManageratTheHorseTrust."Wehavealreadyhadtotightenourbeltsduetothecreditcrunch,but

arenowfacingamassivebillforhayoverthewinter.Wehopethepublicwillbeabletohelpusbydonatingmoneyorhaytohelpusfeedthehorses,poniesanddonkeysatthesanctuary."Todonatetothehayappeal,visitwww.justgiving.com/

hayappealorsendachequetoTheHorseTrust.Donationsofhayormoneycanalsobemadeinpersonatthesanctuary.TheHomeofRestforHorsesisopeneverydayoftheweek

between2and4pm.

Tel: 01494 488 464 or [email protected]

Young Musicians Take To Stage For Charity’s 21st Anniversary Concert

Friday 29th October 2010,

TalentedyoungmusiciansfromBerkshireMaestroswillbeperforminginafundraisingconcertatTaplowCourtnearMaidenhead

Theeventwillcelebratethe21stanniversaryoflocalcharityPeopletoPlaces(www.people2places.org.uk).BasedintheRoyalBoroughof

Windsor&Maidenhead,PeopletoPlacesprovidesspecialistaccessibletransportforpeopleofallageswithdisabilitiesandmobilityproblems.

Theconcertwillfeatureaperformancebyover100youngmusiciansfromBerkshireMaestros’(www.berkshiremaestros.org.uk)CountyYouthOrchestraandtheDawsonsBerkshireYouthBrassBandandwillbeajointfundraisingeffortforbothorganisations.

EventslikethisprovideaperfectopportunitytoshowcasesomeofthemostadvancedinstrumentaliststhatBerkshirehastooffer.Inordertoobtainaplace

inoneofMaestros’CountyGroups,youngmusiciansneedtohavereachedaveryhighstandardofplaying.AnumberoftheyoungpeopletakingpartinthisconcertalsoplayinvariousNationalYouthOrchestrasofGreatBritain.

PeterHaley,GeneralManagerofPeopletoPlacessays:“PeopletoPlacesis21yearsoldandtheconcertisacelebrationtomatchthisachievement!We’reverypleasedtobeworkingtogetherwithBerkshireMaestrosonwhatwillprovetobeafantasticeveninginthebeautifullyhistoricsettingofTaplowCourt.Ourlongevityhasonlybeenpossiblebyallourmanyfriendsovertheyearsandinthistradition,

theeveningisaperfectopportunityforthecommunitytoenjoyawonderfuleveningofentertainmentwhilstcontributingtothesetwogreatlocalcharities.”

Withoutdoubt,thisisanightnottobemissed!TicketsforthisconcertareavailablefromBerkshireMaestrospriced£10foradultsand£5concessions.Agreatvaluefamilyticket(2+2)isalsoavailablepricedat£25.Donationsfromthoseunableto

attendbutwishingtosupporttheseworthwhilecharitieswouldbemostwelcome.Tickets available from:

[email protected]/01189012354ShopmobilityOffices:Windsor(01753622330)/Maidenhead(01628543038)


Maidenhead events this Autumn/WinterOctober 7 MaidenheadProduceMarketonHighStreetvisitwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.ukorcall01628796128

October 9HoneyBeeShowonMaidenheadHighStreetseeeventspageonwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.uk

October 10Farmers’Market10am-1pmGroveRoadcarpark

October 21MaidenheadProduceMarketonHighStreetvisitwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.ukorcall01628796128

October 30HalloweeneventsonHighStreetandNicholsonsShoppingCentreandSpecialFarmers’MarketontheHighStreet9am-4pm

November 4 MaidenheadProduceMarketonHighStreetvisitwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.ukorcall01628796128

November 6 MaidenheadUnitedFootballClubpresentsFireworksandFun

November 12/13ItalianMarketonMaidenheadHighStreet9am–5pm

November 14Farmers’Market10am-1pmGroveRoadcarpark

November 18MaidenheadProduceMarketonHighStreetvisitwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.ukorcall01628796128

November 20ArtontheStreet–MaidenheadArtmarket–moreinformationatwww.maidenheadartmarket.org

November 27MaidenheadChristmasLightsswitchon–www.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.uk

December 2MaidenheadProduceMarketonHighStreetvisitwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.ukorcall01628796128

December 12ReindeerandFriendsonMaidenheadHighStreet&FarmersMarketonGroveRoadcarpark10am–1pmwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.uk

December 16 MaidenheadProduceMarketonHighStreetvisitwww.maidenheadtownpartnership.org.ukorcall01628796128

December 23SpecialChristmasFarmers’MarketontheHighStreet–lastchancetogetyourlocalproducebeforeChristmas


Kenton Theatresunday, 24th October 2p.m.

ANDy & MikE’s Big BOX OF BANANAs!CBeebiespresenterAndyDayandMikeJamesbringtheirmuch-lovedhumourtothisslapstickcomedyshowfor4-11years-old

(andtheirentirefamilies)

Monday, 25th October 8pmDr Mark Baldwin kEEPiNg sECRETs?

THE sTORy OF THE ENigMA.TheGermanshadentrustedtheirsecretstoaningeniouscipheringmachine.Itscodewasbrokenbyasecretorganisation-Bletchley

Park.Comeandfoundouthow?

Tuesday, 26th October 8p.mThe Dorset Corset Theatre Company FRANkENsTEiN:

THE yEAR WiTHOUT A sUMMER.DramasetinMay1816MaryandPercyShelleytravelledtoLakeGenevatostaywiththeinfamousLordByron.LateatnightbycandlelightMaryischallengedtocreateaghoststory…….

Friday, 29th October 2p.m. siNg-A-lONg-A-HigH sCHOOl MUsiCAl 3

Ascreeningoftheclassicfilmwithsubtitleson-screensoyoucansingalongtoeveryword.YOUARETHESTARS

Friday, 29th October 7.30p.m. siNg-A-lONg-A-ROCky HORROR PiCTURE sHOW (12)TheCampestCultClassicofalltimegetstheSingalonga

treatmentit’sbeenSCREAMINGfor.Ifyou’vedoneTheTimeWarpbefore,youwillhaveneverdoneitquitelikethis.Fancydressis

notobligatorybuthighlyrecommended.Tickets£15.

Friday, 5th November 8p.m. jEREMy HARDy sHOW 2010.

StandupcomedyfromJeremybestknownforhisworkonradio4,notablyI’mSorryIHaven’taClueandSpeakstotheNation.

sunday, 28th November 3p.m. HOW THE kOAlA lEARNT TO HUg.

ThisisacharmingnewmusicaladaptedfromStevenLee’sfavouritebookofshortstoriesaboutthemagicoffamilyand,of

course,theimportanceofanicewarmhug!

Wednesday, 22nd to sunday, 26th December Blackeyed Theatre Company BEAUTy AND THE BEAsT WednesdayandThursday2p.m.&7p.m,Friday(ChristmasEve)

1p.m.&5p.m.Sunday(BoxingDay)2p.m.

FromtheCompanythatbroughtyoulastyear’shitChristmasshow.Thisproductionischockedfulloffantastic,originalmusic,exquisitestorytellingandjoin-inaction.asparklingfamilyshow

suitablefor‘beauties’and‘beasts’youngandold.

PleasementionAlongtheThamesMagazinewhenbooking.

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kENTON sECURED!On Friday 20 August 2010, the long term future of the kenton theatre was secured when the Board of Trustees purchased the freehold of the kenton Theatre through funds raised locally and an interest free loan from a local company..Thefourtholdestworkingtheatreinthecountry,housedinaGradeIIlistedbuildingandstaffedalmostentirelybyvolunteersisstillacceptingdonationstowardstheKENTONforKEEPSCampaigninordertorepaytheloan.KentonTheatreChairman,AlanPontinsaid“TheKentonisoneofthetown'smostcherishedculturalassetswhichwillbeavailableforourfuturegenerationstoact,sing,supportandenjoyfordecadestocome.AsTrusteeswearemerelycustodiansandwehavedoneourbesttomakesurewepassTheTheatreontofuturegenerations.MyboardoftrusteesandIwouldliketotakethisopportunitytothankthecommunityfortheiroutstandingsupportandtheMunicipalCharitiesfortheirprofessionalandsupportiveresolution."WendyBowsher,ManagingDirectorofTheKentoncomments,"IamveryproudtohaveplayedmypartinsecuringthefutureofTheKentonTheatre.Ithasbeenatallordertoraise£350,000injustsixmonthsespeciallyduringtougheconomictimesbutasacommunitywedidit.IthanktheKentonTeamandourmanyvolunteersfortheirhardworkanddedicationinrunningtheKentonandassistinginachievingthefreeholdpurchase.”AspreviousleaseholderstheKentonTheatrehavebeenrestrictedinimprovingTheTheatrefacilitiesandservices,duetotheconstraintsofnotowningthefreehold.“Itwillnowbepossibletostartreviewingtheservicesandfacilitiesweoffertomeettheneedsofourpatronsandusers”saidAlanPontin,ChairmanoftheBoardofTrustees.The largest programme of events is being offered through Autumn/Winter season in the entire history of the Theatre.WendyBowsher,ManagingDirectoroftheKentonTheatresaid“We have balanced the programme with series of Lectures, plays, musicals, comedians, new works, a programme for children, music and shows supporting charities.”Shewentontosay“DuringtheKentonforKeepscampaigntheTrusteessaiditwasthewishtosecuretheKentonTheatreforallgenerationstocome.WhatbetterwaythantoopentheseasonwiththeNationalYouthJazzOrchestrawhohave,foroverfortyyears,beengivingyoungpeopletheopportunitytoplayandperform,goingontobecomeleadingjazzmusicians.Here’stoagreatseasonandthefuturesuccessoftheKentonTheatre,welookforwardtoseeingyouattheKentonverysoon.”

if you would like to know more about donating towards the kenton for keeps Campaign or what’s on visit www.kentontheatre.co.uk


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