the yateley online magazine - august 2015

1 The Yateley Magazine | August 2015



A NOTE FROM THE EDITORHello everyone and welcome to the August edition of The Yateley Online Magazine

We hope you are all enjoying the start of summer despite the unpredictable weather Itrsquos been a bit of a quiet month for Yateley but still lots of great stories for us to share

First up we have an article from local business owner Ross McGill who debates whether you need a degree to work in financial services and how you can get your best start We also celebrate

Yateley School and their win at Rock Challenge last month and we feature the latest race results from local first-time racer Tim Glover We visit 3 local businesses to chat about what they do and their special new offers ndash including Yasmin Anne Photography Anne Graham Home Music Tutor and The Mad House

As always we feature a delicious seasonal recipe for you to try maybe while perusing the packed Whatrsquos On section We have a special feature full of things to do with the family locally over the summer and we interview a local GPrsquos receptionist about the average day in her life at work

As always we want to hear what you have to say and all about the events yoursquore planning so why not get involved and contact us today

Get involved in the conversation YateleyMagazine


6 Yateley School Rocks

Itrsquos been a long road for the students and staff at Yateley School but their hard work paid off when they were crowned the national champions of Rock Challenge in July

10 A Day In The Life - Your GPs Receptionist

16 Do You Need a Degree To Work In Financial Services

Local withholding tax consultant Ross McGill gives his perspective on the issue of qualifications and career progression within the sector and how to make it in financial services

22 Yateley Society Update

No doubt many of you will have read in the local papers or seen on the news that two fires were started on Yateley Common on the evening of Sunday 19th July

24 A Melody To Last A Lifetime

There can be a lot of things to drive people into their chosen careers but for Anne Graham there was never any other choice ndash music was her calling and passion


26 Have A Mad Day Out This Summer

We took a trip to The Mad House and explore the inner workings of The Mad House Soft Play amp Party World a fantastic family day out right under our noses

30 A New Era For Yasmin Anne Photography

The local area is full of young photographers trying to make their way in the world For one the dream has finally come true with the opening of her new photographic studio in Eversley

34 Race Report

After a relaxing mid season break our favourite local racer Tim Glover is back on the scene with a new report from his latest race at Castle Combe 37 Treat The Family This Summer

40 Recipe Of The Month - Vietnamese Lemon Grass amp Chilli Chicken

45 Whatrsquos On In Yateley

50 Clubs Societies amp Businesses in Yateley


YATELEY SCHOOL ROCKSNational Rock Challenge Champions


The school started work on this project in the early days of this year and in March they won the regional heats for the competition Not content with this the school team went on to triumph in the Southern Open Finals (group A) in early June After their stunning performance here the school received the incredible news that they were the highest scoring school in the South which secured their place at the Grand National Finals in Milton Keynes to be held on the 6th of July The school were placed just after the interval and opened the second half of the show with their retelling of how orphans were shipped to Australia between


1945 and 1967 (known as the lsquochild migration schemersquo) The finals brought together a total of 9 teams from all across the country and while all the performances were fantastic it was our own Yateley School who won the prize

But it wasnrsquot just the grand prize and the national champion title that Yateley School came away with The school team was also awarded the Performerrsquos Choice award which is an award nominated by all other schools taking part in the Rock Challenge event If that wasnrsquot enough they also left the show with Awards of Excellence for

- Cultural and Educational Achievement- School Community Support- Entertainment- Visual Enhancement- Costuming Character- Set Design and Function- Drama- Concept- Stage Use- Performance Skill- Choreography- Lighting and Soundtrack- Best Stage Crew- Best Video production

So all in all not a bad night for Yateley School

What Is Rock Challenge

This is not the first time Yateley School have been involved in Rock Challenge and it certainly wonrsquot be the last Every year thousands of young people band together to take part all hoping to reach the prestigious finals Teams for each school can be made up of 20-100 performers 20 stage crew and 14 support crew and their challenge is to come up with a theme that reflects the personalities concerns hopes and interests of those involved and bring it to life They must create choreography for a 5-8 minute dance drama routine select and record the medley of music for their soundtrack and finally design and make their own set and costumes This is not a small feat for any school


The challenge was created by the Be Your Best foundation whose goal is to encourage young people to lead healthy lifestyles and to be their best without the help of tobacco alcohol or other drugs Therefore a part of the challenge rules is that all participants must achieve their goals without the use of these substances ndash or risk penalties for their entire team Be Your Best strive to contribute to improving the quality of life for all of society through the encouragement and support of young people and take an active rile in building safe and healthy communities

The Be Your Best Foundation Patron Baroness Ruth Henig presented the award for first place of this years Rock Challenge said ldquoThis is the third national final we have had in the UK and the standard was the highest I can remember It was unbelievablerdquo

Commenting on behalf of the team joint Head of Dance Helen Wearing said ldquoit has been an incredible year for our team at Yateley School there is such a positive atmosphere on site Everyone is very proud of our talented students We are delighted to have had the opportunity of working alongside John Nicholson it has helped us grow and develop in Performing Arts at our school Next year Yateley School will be entered into the Premier League I would also like to thank all our incredibly hard working staff who helps behind the scenes to give such amazing and enriching opportunities to the students This will be something that they will remember for the rest of their lives Just before the students were due on stage Margaret Humphreys Director of the Child Migrants Trust called Mr Nicholson and wished us the best of luck and was delighted that we were raising cultural awarenessrdquo

This was a fantastic win for the school and the wider Yateley Community and we can be confident that we will see Yateley School up with the finalists again next year



A Day In The Life ofYour GPrsquos Receptionist




We often see articles in the news about GPs ndash the way they are treated or paid or how we should see them for most things instead of rushing off to Aamp E Today we give you the story behind the GP and give you a glimpse into the life of their receptionistsVal has been a receptionist for a Sandhurst Group Practice for 5 years now and the ins and outs of her daily routine are certainly enlightening

lsquoJoining reception at SGP five years ago was an eye opener I always thought receptionists made appointments and booked me in But I soon learnt there was far more to being a ldquoreceptionistrdquo than I had previously thought I very quickly realised that contrary to popular belief they are not lsquodragonsrsquo or the lsquoappointment prevention brigadersquo but caring people who are patients themselves and understand patientsrsquo concerns and frustrations They try their very best to offer appropriate appointments within the system

Shifts of 3 ndash 4 people start a little before 800am until 130 pm and the afternoon shift from 130 pm until a little after 630pm

On a typical day up to 400 patients arrive to attend appointments Some patients use the self-check-in system when arriving for a doctorrsquosnursersquos appointment but frequently patients will book further appointments or reschedule them collectquery prescriptions hand incollect letters ask questions and obtain information This can sometimes lead to long queues at the reception desk We try to make sure that nobody is kept waiting for long and it can be difficult when at the same time answering telephone calls These have increased hugely on a daily basis in the last few years We deal with many varied requests from patients hospitals pharmacies medical organisations care homes insurance companies and other outside agencies Incoming calls are our priority unless we are talking face to face with patients at the front desk or dealing with urgent requests from a doctor eg booking an emergency ambulance We are aware that there is difficulty getting through to the surgery by telephone but we do answer calls as quickly as we can and never deliberately ignore calls


Each shift there are dedicated receptionists dealing with telephone enquiries and processing prescription requests from patients and pharmacies either by handfax or online On average we receive 150-200 requests a day We are responsible for processing specific GP requests and authorisations contacting patients with test results making the appropriate appointments and actions

From 1-2pm time is spent completing all additional tasks along with detailed handovers to team members This can be anything not resolved or clarified from doctorsnurses passing on messages to members of the Primary Health Care Team rescheduling appointments phoning patients with test results chasing up test results preparing blood test formsfaxing them to District Nurses arranging patient transport retrieving and replacing patientsrsquo medical records putting together registration and maternity packs restocking doctorsrsquo rooms with equipmentstationery booking appointments for medicals and minor surgeries organising and lsquotaggingrsquo incoming new patient notes organising information leaflets in the waiting area and carrying out general housekeeping tasks

SGP is a very busy Practice Every day is different for a busy receptionist It is challenging sometimes overwhelming but mostly fulfilling Good teamwork is vital to provide an efficient positive frontline service for patients and to provide assistance and support for the doctors nurses and all members of the Primary Health Care Teamrsquo




Do You Need A Degree ToWork in Financial Services

- Ross mcgill



- Ross mcgill


Do you need a degree to get into financial services In this article local withholding tax consultant Ross McGill gives his perspective on the issue of qualifications and career progression within the sector and how to make it in financial services Do you need a degree to get into financial services Absolutely not But then this answer is as uninformative as the question is concise Letrsquos consider the issues more broadlyhellip Diversity The diversity of the financial services sector is really amazing although perhaps less so when you consider that this sector creates the most jobs and the most transfer of value in the world Its what as the Greeks are finding out the hard way makes the world work Depending on your political persuasion you might not like that but itrsquos a fact of life So like any other fundamental pillar of our social systems itrsquos not just wide itrsquos deep Therersquos room for a very wide diversity of people within itFinancial Disciplines There are many people in many industries that trend towards this lsquodegree levelrsquo culture I liken this to the debate going on in the health service in the UK today It seems that the pre-requisite for getting a job as a nurse is a degree preferably an honours degree Personally Irsquod prefer to be looked after by someone who is smart experienced and compassionate than someone with nothing except several years of theory and exams behind them Equally in the finance sector it helps to be smart numerate and literate but there are lots of people who fit that description who donrsquot have a degree In fact if you go back far enough into history the finance industry was simply a group of traders negotiating commodities over a barrel in the local market place (hence the term lsquoyoursquove got me over a barrelrsquo) None of them had degrees Of course today most people would think that the finance industry is synonymous with the term lsquobankerrsquo Given the media rhetoric about lsquobankersrsquo itrsquos surprising that anyone (with or without a degree) would actually want to join the industry in the first place

We should perhaps first define what we mean by lsquofinancial servicesrsquo Most lsquooutsidersrsquo have no clue what this term encompasses (and quite a few insiders very quickly get siloed) Buy side trading sell side trading


securities lending arbitrage brokerage prime brokerage paying agency withholding agents network management standards like ISO XBRL FIX and others custody tax operations income processing corporate actions transfer agency high frequency trading proxy voting securities class actions asset servicing fund valuations advisory investment management bonds sales relationship management reporting compliance legal operations ndash and this is just what trips off the tongue Each of these is a discipline in its own right with its own (coded) language history traditions and special skills requirements So before we ask whether you need a degree to get into it you need to get a better idea of what lsquoitrsquo is and where your particular skills and aptitudes might be best valued

Services In Financial Services

Whatrsquos also very important is that therersquos a whole service industry aimed at the financial services sector These would be termed lsquovendorsrsquo and they include software firms outsource services providers technology hardware firms data vendors and industry collaboratives such as SWIFT This service industry needs to understand how the system works in order to be able to provide support services to it In fact in many ways the future of the financial services industry starts in the service industry to it Thatrsquos where many (but not all) of the new ideas come from partly because of the necessarily slow and conservative way the big organisations work Bitcoin did not originate in financial services It was (and still is) a disruptive technology that the more traditional firms are having to react to

Benefiting From A Degree So now wersquove got a slightly better perspective on what lsquofinancial servicesrsquo might encompass two things should be obvious First is that there are indeed areas where a degree will be the sine qua non of getting in (although Irsquod point out that Latin is a very infrequent requirement ndash sic) Second is that there are numerous areas where a degree is not a differentiator for the characteristics needed for a job A degree merely indicates up to two things ndash that you have acquired a certain body of knowledge and you have in principle learned how to learn The former might if yoursquore lucky be relevant to the role yoursquore looking at and get you further up the interview ladder The latter is way more importantlsquoMaking Itrsquo In Finance


I guess the question is mainly aimed at those who do not have a degree which brings me to my next point While an awareness of the industryrsquos real scale and scope is important you need to understand that historically the industry model in volume terms is based on a large proportion of human beings either doing manual work with paper or manual work with computers ndash but the majority of it is administrative in nature Over 80 of all the corporate actions events in the world (like paying dividends or reclaiming tax) still involve physical paper The largest resource in most firms is the reconciliations function which is trying to figure out why the system didnrsquot work and how to fix each individual problem one at a time You donrsquot need a degree for that you need oodles of patience a creative mind and enormous attention to detail It takes an entire layer or layers of management to control all this and you donrsquot need a degree for that either you need people skills understanding empathy as well as character persuasion and the capacity for vision

Donrsquot get me wrong I have an honours degree (in materials science) yet Irsquove apparently become one of the four top subject matter experts in the world on international withholding tax For me it wasnrsquot about the degree it was about drive desire and interest My blog lsquoDonrsquot let your Degree get in the way of Your Careerrsquo is one of the most popular valued and commented on blogs at my University Alumni LinkedIn site There are some occasions where a degree is actually not the silver spoon you might hope for According to my employer I got my first job out of university despite my degree not because of it

So the fact is that if you really did need a degree to get into financial services the industry would collapse instantly due to a lack of people The issue for the industry is awareness and aptitude not degreesTraining For Finance This problem has become really serious in some parts of the world In South Africa for instance they have realised that due to their demographics and history they face a major recruitment problem similar to the ageing population problems of other countries There arenrsquot enough young people that even know about financial services to want to get into it So Monica Singer CEO of the South African central securities depository Strate set up an education and training portal so that young South Africans could find out enough about financial services to figure out whether they could find a career in it There are training modules handbooks articles video clips interviews and even exams Bloomberg also has an interesting site that tries to help you figure out if you have the right aptitudes


Future Of Finance

It is true however that the industry is changing faster today that I have ever seen it change Regulation risk standardisation efficiency transparency and automation are keywords So while itrsquos true that many areas are downsizing to become more efficient they are at the same time desperately seeking new talent with the interest awareness and aptitude that can help them be more efficient

So now perhaps the question is a bit clearer the answer however is still the same ndash no you donrsquot need a degree to get into financial services


A Sad Week For Yateley CommonWell unfortunately it appears to be that time of year againhellip

No doubt many of you will have read in the local papers or seen on the news that two fires were started on Yateley Common on the evening of Sunday 19th July These fires are being treated as arson and the police are currently investigating the cause Sadly this is the third fire this year with two other fires in March and June all having severely negative impacts on our local heath land

The larger fire burnt six hectares of important heath land off Cricket Hill Lane whilst the smaller fire near to the Brandy Bottom Houses was controlled more easily and whilst it spread along the path edge it did not spread across the heath This is because that land had been managed over the winter by the conservation volunteers to remove scrub The fire meant that Cricket Hill Lane had to be closed for a period of time that evening both due to the smoke and because the fire spread to the road edge and in fact started to burn some of the trees on the other side of the road (nearest Wyndhamrsquos Pool)

It is estimated that the fire destroyed an area the equivalent of six football pitches although there have been other reports that have estimated higher Initial reports from the Yateley Rangers are that both areas affected were also prime nesting sites for rare birds with a Nightjar nesting site believed to have been in the burnt heath of the larger fire It is possible that both Dartford Warblers and Woodlarks could also have been affected There was also loss of reptiles but thankfully also some survivors It could be a while yet before the real impact on the wildlife is known Certainly in the case of the ground nesting birds these fires occur at a very bad time of the year when the birds have nested so chicks and eggs can be destroyed and the birds that are displaced may not nest again that year potentially a loss of a whole generation from an area

Many people will agree that it is a very sad sight to see parts of the Common charred after these events but itrsquos an even sadder fact that the habitat will take years to fully recover whilst flash over fires may just kill the existing plants and leave the seed bank in the soil fires that get deep into the peat layer can burn away decades of seed accumulation leaving the area barren Either way what returns first are grasses which have no benefit for heath land species as they donrsquot provide a suitable habitat They also out-compete the heathers and gorses by growing at a faster rate And so do we want our local and environmentally rare landscape to change

Dartford Warbler - Credit Josie Hewitt


Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have stated that 44 of all fire call-outs in the Rushmoor and Hart area are to woodland and heath fires and that obviously places a huge demand on their resources Thatrsquos quite a stark statistichellip

However we as a community can take really positive actions to try and lessen the chances of these fires happening just by taking simple steps from carefully disposing of cigarette ends avoiding the use of naked flames and barbecues and taking litter home especially glass that can magnify the sun and easily start a fire in the dry heat We can also be vigilant and be on the look-out for anti-social or suspicious behaviour while wersquore out enjoying what the Common has to offer Further information on reducing the risks of countryside and heath land fires can be found here

httpwwwhantsfiregovukkeeping-safeat-leisurein-the-countryside

But Yateley Common Still Has A Lot To Offer

So on a much brighter note the Yateley Rangers are about to embark on their Summer Fun programme with events taking place throughout August for the whole family to enjoy

So if you fancy trying your hand at pond-dipping and being a lsquonature detectiversquo finding your way round a trail and learning to read a map or building your own Bear Grylls shelter therersquos something there that will be great fun for all The Rangers have built on the success of last yearrsquos events programme so it promises to be even better Booking is essential you can find more information and can also book by contacting

northernsiteshantsgovukhttpowlyLWPafwwwhantsgovukyateley-country-parkTel 01252 870425

The cost is pound5 per child for a session (or pound4 for Friends of Yateley Common) Sessions take place morning and afternoon Session locations vary and places are limited so whatrsquos stopping you

If you want to become a Friend of Yateley Common and be first in the know about events receive regular newsletters and receive reduced rates on the events that the Rangers run you can contact httpswwwhantsgovukshop

Yateley Society Meetings

Finally just a reminder that the Yateley Society Conservation Volunteers meet on the last Sunday of each month 10am at Wyndhamrsquos Pool Car Park which is off Cricket Hill Lane You do not need to be a Society member as all volunteers are insured by the Society and Hampshire County Council However as we use cutting tools we do ask that anyone under the age of 17 years is accompanied by a responsible adult Volunteers stay for as long as they please and we are a very friendly bunch even providing tea coffee (and more biscuits than any group of volunteers can cope with) Come and join The Green Workout as wersquod love to see you


There can be a lot of things to drive people into their chosen careers but for Anne Graham there was never any other choice ndash music was her calling and passionIf you have a son or daughter who loves music or you do yourself you might have heard of our local personal music teacher Anne Graham If you havenrsquot you might feel like you do very soon Anne has loved music all her life but it isnrsquot until I ask the question that I learn just how deep that passion goes

It all started for her in year 5 of primary school The music teacher for her year was a wonderful woman and a fantastic teacher so when she started extra lunchtime classes Anne was one of the first to sign up The moment she tooted that first note she fell in love with it and the more she played the stronger that love became She spent many a lunchtime playing the recorder and played constantly at home (except for meals of course) Over the next year that same music teacher started up a guitar club and eager as ever Anne joined in For weeks she begged her parents to buy her a guitar so that she could practice at home and eventually her father came home from work one day with a guitar shaped parcel just for her

From there it was as if her future was set She practiced so much that she became fluent in many instruments quickly and was even asked how many years she had been playing when in reality it had been a matter of weeks All


through secondary school music was her passion and Anne achieved grade 8 clarinet standard and grade 5 piano and she began auditioning for music courses at university as for her there was no choice only music She them went on to music college where she studied to become a teacher She was required to take 3 instruments through college so she chose her favourites of piano and clarinet but also took up singing which quickly became her favourite and the subject of her final recital During this time she also taught herself the flute and saxophone all in the name of improving her craft She also got involved with steel and samba bands orchestras and chamber choirs extending her musical fingers as far as they could reach

Once she graduated Anne immediately went into teaching at a Grammar school near Liverpool followed by a primary school in Rochdale It was a few years later that she fell pregnant and had her son It was while she was on maternity leave that her projected career choice began to morph It started with the odd request from her teacher friends ndash lsquocan you teach my son a bit of piano while yoursquore offrsquo lsquoCould you spare an hour or two for my friends daughterrsquo These requests quickly snowballed and Anne found herself very much enjoying setting her own timetable and running things for herself She never did go back to her full time teaching job Instead 6 years ago she moved with her family to Berkshire and started her business in Shinfield Then about 3 years ago she moved to Yateley and she has been growing her own business ndash Home Music Tutor She now teaches instrumental and singing lessons at Hugh Faringdon School in Reading 3 days a week and home tutors various students in all sorts of instruments Her drive in business is to instil young people and adults with the same passion she felt the first time she picked up a recorder at age 9

Over the summer Anne will be running a range of group workshops for the budding musicians in all of us This will include beginnerrsquos sessions in ukulele acoustic guitar recorder and flute and more advanced sessions in clarinet saxophone piano and keyboard She will also be running singing sessions theory programmes for grades 1-5 a composition course for GCSE and A Level students and even an instrument jamming session to learn chords and create your own new pieces or mash-up inventions So if your child is a budding musician or would just like to have a go bring them along for a taster session They are open to children aged 9 and above and adults are more than welcome to come along too

To follow Anne or to find out more about her home tutoring you can visit her website follow her on Twitter or like her on Facebook


Have a Mad Day Out This Summer



When you first enter The Mad House you might be forgiven for thinking you had actually entered a childrsquos wonderland dream A huge space filled with elaborate soft play areas tubes and pipes for exploring nets for climbing and stacks of paper and crayons for toddlers to draw with The thing that amazed me most however was the fact that very few people know itrsquos there

The Mad House Soft Play Party Centre has been under new management since October 2013 after it was bought by husband and wife team Lisa and Vince Lunn from Church Crookham Since their first day Lisa and Vince have been renovating and enhancing their new space making sure itrsquos the perfect refuge for children and adults alike Now you will see smiling faces all around both from the kids playing and the parents relaxing The key to their success Offering a personal parent oriented service to ensure everyone using their facility is comfortable and well taken care of Numbers are limited at any one time giving parents the space to sit and have coffee and a chat whilst their children play and all senior staff are CRB checked for the childrenrsquos continued safety

They also started run free toddler activities in the middle of the week during term time after school play and meal deals with healthy homemade fresh food provided by their large on site cafeacute with all areas of the play park open and visible for guaranteed safety and security Locals have been hailing it as the cleanest friendliest soft play in the area and with a cafeacute free WiFi plenty of free onsite parking aircon and sugar free slush puppies whatrsquos not to like


The Mad House is also a popular hot spot for parties Their basic party packages for children mean that the birthday boy or girl gets free entry and a free return pass a reserved table for the adults to make camp at a dedicated party host and a choice of 3 themed party rooms The venue also provides unlimited squash and water throughout the party as well as a choice of hot or cold food options with ice cream dessert invitations sweetie bags and party activities all thrown in The activities they run for parties include play play and paint games drama football magic dance and teddy bear so there is something to delight every child And for the smaller children there is also a range of party and term time packages to suit every budget and every desire

Overall The Mad House is the perfect personal soft play experience for both parents and children They very much avoid the lsquostack lsquoem highrsquo approach and instead focus on giving you and your children their full attention and great personal service so you will always remember your special experience So if you need a day out this summer come rain of shine why not try The Mad House



A New Era For Yasmin Anne Photography


The local area is full of young photographers trying to make their way in the world For one the dream has finally come true with the opening of her new photographic studio in EversleyThis month wersquove had the pleasure of interviewing to Yasmin of Yasmin Anne Photography about her business and what inspired her to take up photography and work towards owning her own local studio

How long have you known you wanted to be a photographer

I knew I wanted to be a photographer for years but I first started out as a professional when I was sixteen years old the last 10 years have just flown by I started my own business about 4 years ago but it wasnrsquot until 2013 that I rebranded to focus exclusively on photography

How has your business developed over the years

Quite substantially I started out offering childrenrsquos 3D castings of hands feet and so on That was a really popular and unusual service and I loved it I combined it with photography as well but when I started to get busier I realised that I couldnrsquot offer the great customer service I needed to both products Thatrsquos when I stopped offering the 3D casting service and focused 100 of my effort and time on the photography side Just last September my husband joined the business full time and it is still growing more every day

What do you enjoy most about your job

I just LOVE snuggling with the newborn babies ndash itrsquos the highlight of my day Itrsquos also just amazing when a new mum walks into the studio and we get to chat about parenthood and make friends Honestly most of my clients I would now class as friends especially the ones that come to see me several times a year Irsquom a very sociable person so my favourite part of the job has to be getting to know people

What inspired this move to a new studio

To be honest I needed the space Up until now I was working from my living room which meant moving every single piece of furniture out of the room whenever I needed to do a shoot ndash and that would sometimes


be 4 times a week We finally decided enough was enough and that if we wanted to continue growing this as a full time business we needed to invest in a proper space We havenrsquot looked back from this in fact we already have sessions lined up and wersquore not even open yet

Tell us a bit about the move and what it means for you

This move means everything to me I feel like having a studio of my own is a manifestation of all of the ideas that have been swimming around in my head for the past 4 years

Itrsquos not just that either The move ultimately means that Yasmin Anne Photography can not only offer amazing portraitist and artwork but we can now offer the whole customer experience Wersquove set the space up with a flat screen TV Playstation (for the dads) books magazines toys the whole lot We also have a wardrobe for women to look through and chose their garments a hair and makeup station with itrsquos own resident makeup artist to pamper the mothers and families before their shoot I wanted every single woman man and child to come into that space and feel welcome and at home

What words of advice would you give aspiring photographers today

This is a tough one ndash where to start I would say chose an area you want to specialise in invest in the right person to train you in person and practice practice practice Itrsquos taken me 10 years to even get this far so bear in mind that it doesnrsquot happen overnight but ultimately it can happen for you if you want it enough and work hard at it

As you can tell Yasmin is incredibly excited about the opening of her new studio and what it means for her business In fact she is holding an opening event in celebration and invitations have been extended to everyone in the Yateley Community So if yoursquore a business owner or you might just be interested in seeing the new studio in all itrsquos glory be at her new studio in Eversley on Thursday the 7th to enjoy a night of free booze canapeacutes and good company



RACEREPORT


Rounds 9amp10 - Castle Combe18th-19th July

The second half on the UK Ford Fiesta Championship season kicked off with a trip to Castle Combe in Wiltshire on the weekend of the 18th and 19th of July This was the track that I knew least out of any on the calendar and so I needed to make the most of my pre-event testing and try to get to grips with the circuit as quickly as possible

It was a difficult start due to a torrential downpour during the first session This resulted in me not being able to see where I was going because of the spray being thrown up by other cars not ideal when you donrsquot know which way the next corner goes The weather also meant that I wasnrsquot able to get much running in during the morning and so it wasnrsquot until the afternoon when I was able to make the most of the day

Going into Saturday morningrsquos free practice session I felt confident with the circuit despite itrsquos very fast and bumpy nature It would be the first time that the cars had run on the circuit using the semi-slick tyres that we race on and so predicting what I good lap time was was virtually impossible I ended the session fastest in class but only by 0049 of a second and so I knew that it would be extremely close in qualifying And so it proved to be I pushed the hardest I had all weekend during the first half of the qualifying session and came back into the pits to find out that I was only on provisional pole by 01 of a second and so I went back out to find some more time Despite improving by another half a second it wasnrsquot enough and I was beaten to pole position by just 0060 of a second

The weather threatened once again on Sunday morning but thankfully stayed away leaving a dry track for the days two races Although I was very disappointed not to get another pole position I knew that with the lap times being so close it would be all to play for in the races A good start and run to turn one meant that we were virtually 3 wide going through the first corner but with everyone bunching up into the next chicane I wasnrsquot able to hold on and dropped to third After managing to get back up into second a tough battle with a car in a different class allowed the leader of my class to get away Despite reeling in the car ahead over the next few laps a late interference from the safety car allowed him to get away again and meant that all I could do was hold position and finish second


After another decent start in race two and more bunching going into the first chicane I found myself in a comfortable second place I pushed as hard as I could over the first few laps to try and catch the leader but I just didnrsquot have the pace and in addition to this I was being closed down lap after lap by the car in third I was still holding on to second until a mistake at Tower corner allowed the car behind to catch me an put me under pressure As the overall leader forced his way past to lap me it left a gap just big enough to allow the third place car to sneak through I tried desperately to get back through into second but ran out of laps and ended up finishing third

Overall it was a frustrating weekend and one where the luck just didnrsquot come my way However I felt that I learned a huge amount and will take that with me to Silverstone for the next round on the 15th and 16th of August

With the end of the season fast approaching I have already started making plans for next years racing I am hoping to make the step up into the more competitive premier class in the Fiesta Championship but unfortunately it will require a significantly higher budget If you feel that you or you business may be able to help towards my budget for next year please donrsquot hesitate to contact me on timgloverracinghotmailcouk so that I can give you further details





Vietnamese Lemongrass amp Chilli ChickenRecipe of the Month




Donrsquot be fooled by the name ndash this dish isnrsquot for the feint hearted But it wonrsquot blow your head off either Instead it is a beautiful bled of hot sour salty and sweet that is characteristic of Vietnamese food This succulent chicken is somewhere between a stir-fry and a sauteacute and makes for a delicious soft heat with every mouthful

Ingredients (serves 4)

800g skinless boneless chicken thighs (or mini fillets)2 lemongrass stalks4 tbsp fish sauce2 frac12 tbsp caster sugar2 red chillies halves deseeded and shredded4 garlic cloves crushed2 tbsp groundnut or sunflower oil1 onion halved and cut into slim moon-shaped slices125ml of chicken stockThe juice of 1 lime2 tbsp spring of purple amaranth or corianderfrac12 tbsp sesame seeds to serve

Method

1 Trim any fat from the thighs and cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces

2 Remove the coarse outer layers from the lemongrass and trim the top and base Chop the rest (the softer part) as finely as you can


3 Put half of this into a bowl with the fish sauce caster sugar half the chillies all the garlic and the chopped chicken

4 Mix together with your hands cover with cling film and put in the fridge Leave to marinate for at least 4 hours if not overnight Bring the meat to room temperature before cooking

5 Heat the oil in a wide based saucepan or a wok and set over a medium heat

6 Add the chicken and cook on all sides making sure it is browned all over Add the reserved chillies lemon grass and the onion and stir-fry until the onions start to soften Be careful not to burn the chillies or the lemongrass

7 Pour in the chicken stock then reduce the heat cover and allow the chicken to cook for about 5 minutes

8 Remove the lid and increase the heat again cooking until the liquid is reduced You want a mixture that is wetter than a stir-fry but drier than a braise Add lime juice to taste then check for seasoning and sweet and sour balance adjusting with sugar and lime Sprinkle the amaranth leaves or coriander amp sesame seeds and serve with brown rice and stir-fried greens


Whats On In YateleyEvery Monday Morning Camberley Job Club ndash Camberley High Cross Church Knoll Road 1030am ndash 1230pm

The Camberley Job Club is a group set up and run by volunteers to help get people into employment The club offers support with preparing your CV writing your cover letter hunting for vacancies preparing for interview and accessing training They also discuss work related topics with visiting experts in a relaxed environment with a chance to exchange experiences ideas and expertise

Every Monday Morning Craft and Chat at Yateley Library - Yateley Library 10am

Bring along any craft you like and enjoy a gossip and a natter with likeminded crafters

Every Tuesday Morning Story Time at Yateley Library - Every Tuesday morning Yateley Library 1030-11am

Stories songs and crafts for 2-5 year olds

Every Thursday Evening Yateley Life Saving Club ndash Every Thursday evening Yateley Pool 730-945

Yateley life saving club offers a variety of courses that will teach you survival skills water safety rescue skills lifesaving sort and life support If you are interested can swim and are 10 years old of over please contact us for a free trial session on yateleylifesavingclubhotmailcom

Every Wednesday Evening Yateley Car Auctions ndash Every Wednesday evening Mill Lane 630

Join Camberley Car auctions every Wednesday for an evening of auctioning used cars to new owners


Every Friday Morning Baby Rhymetime at Yateley Library - Every Friday Morning Yateley Library 1015-1045am

Enjoy songs and entertainment for 0-2 year olds

Every Friday Morning Camberley Job Club ndash Camberley St Maryrsquos Church Park Road 1030am ndash 1230pm


Every Friday Lunchtime Eversley Lunch Club - Every Friday Lunchtime St Maryrsquos Church

Join the residents of Eversley in the beautiful surroundings of St Maryrsquos Church for lunch and chat

Every Friday Night Bingo at Hedgecroft - Hedgecroft in Bracken Lane 730 - 10pm

Run by the Lions our weekly bingo night at Hedgecroft is perfect for anyone in Yateley looking for something to do on a Friday night - come along and enjoy the fun Bingo cards from pound250 to pound4 (including admission) with cash prizes ad a raffle Tea coffee and biscuits available throughout the night

Every Saturday Morning Little Dippers Swimming Classes ndash Every Saturday morning Yateley Community School

Take a dip into the pool with your little ones with the Little Dippers swimming classes Suitable for children 2 and a half years and over your children will learn to swim like ducklings in no time Spaces are limited and are already being booked so donrsquot miss out Call 01252 418250 to book your place


1st ndash 29th August Summer Heathrsquos Summer In Art ndash Running from the 1st to the 29th of August Surrey Heath Museum

An exhibition of paintings from the museum collection all with a summertime theme Open to all Free childrenrsquos quiz

Opening times Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm

5th August Bug Hunt Bingo ndash 5th August Yateley Common 10am

Join the Yateley Common Rangers and explore the weird and wonderful world of bugs and beasties amongst the trees grass and soil on Yateley Common and be the first to find all the creepy crawlies on your bingo card

Children must be accompanied by an adult Please dress for the weather and wear good footwear

Sessions are 1000am to 1200pm and 200pm to 400pm - Please select which time session you wish to attend when booking Booking EssentialCost pound500 (pound400 for Friends of Yateley Common)Venue Yateley Common Country ParkTelephone 01252 870425

8th August Farnborough Craft Guild Show ndash 8th August 10am ndash 4pm Victoria Hall Hartley Wintney

FREE Craft show - hand-crafted items made by our members including paintings paper crafts textiles pottery sequin novelties knitting decoupage glass work jewellery wood turning door harps Event also includes craft demonstrations throughout the day and refreshments with hand-made cakes

1000 - 1600 FREE ENTRY

8th August Fleet Lions Beerfest ndash 8th August 236 Fleet Road The Harlington Centre

Fleet Lions Cloud Nine Beerfest Saturday 8th August 2015 Celebrating Nine Years of Outstanding Local Beers Featuring at least 40 different real ales plus ciders and a BBQ The Harlington 236 Fleet Road Fleet Hants GU51 4BY Two sessions 1100 lsquotil 300 amp 530 lsquotil 930 Purchase Tickets in Advance pound700 - includes commemorative glass Tickets pound8 on


the door E-mail beerfestfleetlionsorguk Online wwwfleetlionsorgukbeerfest Enquiries 01252 614778 Raising money for Samaritans amp Surrey Air Ambulance Supported by Hammerpot Brewery

2 Sessions 1100 lsquotil 300 amp 530 lsquotil 930 Purchase Tickets in Advance pound700 wwwfleetlionsorgukbeerfest

11th 18th amp 25th August Archery Fun 4U Kidz Own Holiday Sessions- Running on the 11th 18th and 25th of August Grounds of Barkham Manor Farm

Kids getting bored during the holidays Why not send them along to us for an hour of archery fun Our qualified archery instructors will teach the skill of archery to your child in a fun and safe environment Target in on our various sessions running on specific datestimes during the school holidays Book your child in for an hour of Archery Fun Sessions Available - KidZ Own 5-12yrs only Contact us to receive schedule of datescosts for 2015 Sessions are limited to number of participants - so book early Booking of any session is essential to secure place - payment due at time of booking your session Contact Mobile - 01189 760831 or 07875 688342 07791 299193

Kidz Own Sessions pound500hour per child (Age 5 to 12) Session Times 10am - 11am or 11am - 12 noon 01189 760831 (Ans Phone) - 07875 688342 - 07791 299193

12th August Yateley Common Adventure Trail ndash 12th August Yateley Common 10am

Follow the trail set up by the Yateley Common Rangers Try your hand at map reading or follow the clues as you explore the woodlands and heathlands on Yateley Common and find fun challenges along the wayChildren must be accompanied by an adult Please dress for the weather and wear good footwearSessions are 1000am to 1200pm and 200pm to 400pm - Please select which time session you wish to attend when booking Booking EssentialCost pound500 (pound400 for Friends of Yateley Common)Venue Yateley Common Country ParkTelephone 01252 870425


12th ndash 16th August Black Cat Opera Presents Verdirsquos Falstaff ndash 12th ndash 16th August Camberley Theatre

The Black Cat Opera Company presents a fully-staged production of Verdirsquos comic masterpiece Following the misadventures of Shakespearersquos corpulent nobleman this is a story of romance jealousy deception and defenestration Phillip Guy Bromley a former principal with Glyndebourne WNO and ENO will direct and sing the title role alongside a stellar cast of singers and instrumentalists Falstaff will be performed in Italian with English surtitles Performance dates Wed 12 Thurs 13 Sat 15 August at 730pm Sunday 16 Aug (Matinee) 300pm Running time 2 hour 30 minutes (including interval)

Starts at 1930 - 2200 Cost Tickets pound2000 Concessions pound1900 Theatre Club pound1800 Performance dates Wed 12 Thurs 13 Sat 15 August at 730pm Sunday 16 Aug (Matinee) 300pm Running time 2 hour 30 minutes (including interval)

14th August Neil Diamond Tribute ndash 14th August The Ely Hotel

Enjoy a night of food and entertainment with a fabulous Neil Diamond tribute act at the Ely The cost is pound25 per person and includes a 3 course meal Bookings in advance only

19th ndash 26th August Nature Detectives Pond Dip ndash 19th ndash 26th August Yateley Common 10am

Be a nature detective and help the Yateley Common Rangers solve a crime whilst exploring the underwater world on Stroud Pond All pond dipping equipment will be providedChildren must be accompanied by an adult Please dress for the weather and wear good footwearSessions are 1000am to 1200pm and 200pm to 400pm - Please select which time session you wish to attend when booking Booking EssentialCost pound500 (pound400 for Friends of Yateley Common)Venue Yateley Common Country ParkTelephone 01252 870425

26th August Shelter Building ndash 26th August Yateley Common 10am

Come and join the Yateley Common Rangers and learn about how stone-aged man used to live on Yateley Common then try your hand at


building your own shelter in the woods using found materials be warned we will be testing just how good your skills are



27th August Sing-A-Long-A-Frozen ndash 27th August Camberley Theatre 11am and 3pm

A full screening of Disneyrsquos FROZEN with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film Introduced by a live host who will guide you through this interactive screening by showing you how to use your free prop bag warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of the Singalonga Princesses Watch as we bring the film to life and help you experience this movie in a whole new light Itrsquos the most popular Disney comedy-adventure to hit the big screen and with the fairydust of Singalonga added you are guaranteed a great time Come on an epic journey to find Annarsquos sister Elsa the Snow Queen and put an end to her icy spell So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character where YOU the audience become the stars

Date 27 August 2015 Starts at 1100 - 1730 Cost pound1500 adults pound1000 children Family Ticket pound46 (2Aamp2C) Screenings at 11am and 3pm For a Family of 3 ticket for only pound33 (1Aamp2C) please call our Box Office

30th August Yateley Common Sunday Conservation Volunteers ndash 30th August Yateley Common 10am

Join the Yateley Common Conservation Volunteers for 3 hours practical conservation on the last Sunday of every month The group meet at 10am at Wyndhamrsquos Pool car park off Cricket Hill Lane then re-locate on to site Help with practical tasks such as scrub clearance boardwalk building and path maintenance This is a great opportunity to meet other local volunteers and get some fresh air and exercise

Just turn up on the day or for more information email northernsiteshantsgovuk (ask to be added to our email list to get monthly emails with directions straight to the work site)Venue Yateley Common Country ParkTelephone 01252 870425


Clubs amp Societ iesMusic in Yateley

Flute Salad - The lsquoSaladsrsquo offer flautists of any age and ability the chance to play a wide variety of music in a fun friendly and safe envi-ronment

Vivace Cantamus - We are a ladies choir based in Hawley We sing a varied repertoire form Mozart to Show Tunes and everything in be-tween We rehearse in the Hawley Church Hall on Sundays between 530 and 630 and are now recruiting new members for the choir all abilities welcome

Yateley Music School ndash If you are trying to encourage your childrenrsquos musical side or just struggling to find things for them to do in the eve-nings the Yateley Music School may be the answer If you want more information on the huge variety of instruments and lessons available through the Music School check out their website 01252 877190 or by email at infoadultcommunitycouk

Yateley Sports Clubs

Yateley Cricket Club - Established 1881 and now located at Sean Devereux Park Catering for players of all standards with four teams in between divisions 1 amp 9 of the Thames Valley League and Sunday friendlies with 16 ECB qualified coaches Sean Devereux Park Chan-dlers Lane Yateley GU46 7SZ ndash enquiriesYateleyCricketClubcouk

Yateley United FC - YUFC was created by the merger of local football clubs Beaulieu Football Club Beaulieu FC Yateley Green Football Club Yateley Green FC Yateley Football Club Adults and Yateley Foot-ball Club Youth Contact chairyateleyunitedfccom


Activities in Yateley

Berkshire Tai Chi (Yateley) ndash If you have ever toyed with the idea of trying Tai Chi look no further Berkshire Tai Chi (Yateley) has been holding daytime classes in Yateley since 2006 when our Balance for Life programme started We have now relocated our Yang style class to Yateley Village Hall where we meet up each Thursday morning from 1000 ndash 1100 New Beginners classes start every couple of months Contact infoberkshiretaichicouk or call 07814 969 540

Yateley Archers - Formed in 1991 we currently have 30 + members of all ages and standards Members can use Recurve Compound or Longbow in accordance with GNAS rules Beginners courses are run during spring and autumn

Our location allows us to provide shooting distances up to 100 yds In the summer and a full range of indoors distances during the winter

Visitors are more than welcome For more details please contact us on 01276 600601 or visit our website

Yateley Camera Club - The club now has an ongoing membership of between 60 and 70 individuals and provides both beginners and more experienced photographers a place to meet and exchange ideas All types of photography from traditional to digital are used New mem-bers are very welcome and current members are always willing to give help and advice to beginners If you would like more information please visit our website

Frogmore Dance School - With nearly 40 years of proud history in pro-viding dance and musical theatre training to both children and adults Frogmore Dance School is the areas premier teaching centre fit to meet all your needs Contact infofrogmoredanceschoolcom

Yateley amp District Gardening Society ndash The Yateley and District Garden-ing Society (YDGS) was established in 1967 by a few local amateur gardeners who were keen to get together and share gardening knowl-edge and experiences


Theatre 64 - We are a small drama group at Frogmore Junior School and rehearse most Mondays and Fridays from 8pm to put on 2-3 productions a year You do not need experience to join we just ask for enthusiasm and commitment in the immediate run up to shows Everyone (over 16) is welcome For more details please look at our website

Yateley Charities

Yateley Conservation Volunteers - Join us for 3 hours conservation on the last Sunday of every month The groupmeet at 10am at Wyndhamrsquos Car park off Cricket Hill lane and help with practical tasks such as scrub clearance boardwalk building and path maintenance This is a great opportunity to get involved and help maintain the townrsquos natural beauty The Rangerrsquos House Cricket Hill Lane Yateley Hampshire GU46 6BB - tel 01252 870425 - northernsiteshantsgovuk

Happy Hedgehog Rescue - We are a small self funded local animal rescue in Yateley on the borders of North Hampshire West Surrey and South Berkshire Our work is funded entirely from the kind donations of web-site visitors and friends of the rescue

Vulcan to the Sky Club ndash The lsquoVulcan 558 Clubrsquo was launched in May 1997 in response to the publicrsquos continuing interest in the conservation of XH558 ndash the last Avro Vulcan to be retired by the RAF Contact Jo Ayres ndash joayresayresgmailcom

Camberley Cats Protection - The Branch is run by cat mad volunteers who are dedicated to helping make the lives of cats and kittens in our area better Our webpages are updated regularly to make sure we provide up to date information on our cats and the activities going on in the charity to help the welfare of cats and kittens

Yateley amp Yateley Green WI ndash Contact Sheila Farmer ndash sheilafarm-er3ntlworldcom

Yateley Townswomenrsquos Guild ndash Contact Robyn Kent ndash bobrobynbtinternetcom


Yateley Scouts Guides etc

Yateley District Guides ndash

Would you like your daughter to be a Rainbow (ages 5-7years) a Brownie (ages 7-10years) or a Guide (ages 10-14years) Yateley has thriving groups of youngsters in all these three age groups with 2 Rainbow units three Brownie units and 2 Guide units The best way to register your daughter for any of the local units is to visit the Girlguiding website at wwwgirlguidingorguk and click on the PARENTS link

Parents ndash could you help with any of the local units as a volunteer leader Do you have any spare time to give to Girlguiding units locally It is very rewarding at whatever age group you work with and we are always on the lookout for new leaders to help out in whatever capacity Not every helper goes into uniform some just help occasionallyInterested Visit the website at wwwgirlguidingorguk and click on Get Involved where you can register your interest

If you wish to discuss volunteering first without commitment and want find out more please contact the local District Commissioner for Yateley Susan Brennan on aw10340yahoocouk or 01252 665250

3rd Bramshill Scouts - Scouting in Yateley has been part of the local community now for 100years However in the seventies Yateley was experiencing growth with families moving to the area with young chil-dren Scouting was to prove so popular that the existing Yateley Scout Group now called the 9th Bramshill could not accommodate all those boys wanting to join Every night of the week was used for some meet-ing and the Group had three Cub Packs two Scout Troops and one Venture unit

2407 Sqn Air Cadets - Are you up for fun adventure incredible experiences and making new friends Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) Better known as the lsquoAir Cadetsrsquo wersquore a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40000 members aged between 13 and 20 years Contact Flt Lt Lynda Bradley oc2407aircadetsorg

The information above is provided by the clubs and societies of Yate-ley The Yateley Magazine is not responsible for the accuracy of this content


Yateley BusinessesCome Die With Me - Come Die With Me is the next level of murder mystery party dinner experience Using your iPad and your guestsrsquo iPhones you can play a new breed of fun and compelling role playing murder mystery game

Charlotte McGill Writing Services - Need a writer editor or proof-reader Look no further Charlotte McGill Writing Services offers high quality writing editing and proof-reading services to individuals and businesses alike With over 4 years of experience writing in both corporate and creative environments I can help you create and perfect the words that represent your business

Chris Haye Photography - Chris Haye is a commercial corporate photographer based in Yateley He specialises in photography for business still life and product photography as well as corporate headshots Chris is known for producing beautiful advertising and editorial images for web and print

FastTrack Fit Camp - Boot camps come and go but we are not just a boot camp You can exercise all you want but if your diet isnrsquot right you wonrsquot get results Thatrsquos why we take a broader view of fitness to include food and attitude too We aim to improve your overall health not just your fitness

Fiona Barnes Coaching - Fiona Barnes is a highly sought after Career Coach who helps individuals across the world identify their unique passions and motivations combining these with transferrable skills to identify the career of their dreams which wonrsquot feel like a career at all

Hart Taxis - Fleet amp Districts only 247 taxi service Executive travel 1-8 passengers Local amp Long distances Corporate accounts welcome Airport transfers Lady drivers available 4 6 amp 8 seater vehicles HM Forces discounts

Kumon - At Kumon our aim is for each and every child to become an independent advanced learner with a positive attitude to study By studying the maths and English programmes our students develop independent learning skills and increased self-confidence as they work out how to overcome challenges by themselves


Phone Joan - If you live in or around Fleet Hampshire PhoneJoan will take the stress out of your life by organising and completing the tasks that stop you doing what you really want to do Our services are designed to enable you to delegate your least enjoyable tasks safe in the knowledge that they will be carried out smoothly efficiently and reliably When your spare time is at a premium we can help you get your lifestyle back in balance

Prestige Wigs - Prestige Wigs mobile wig specialists serving Surrey Hampshire and Berkshire Offering a professional wig service for hair loss due to Alopecia or Chemotherapy and the chance for our clientsrsquo to restore their confidence and self esteem from our caring and sympathetic wig consultants

Pastelesta ndash Drawings and paintings of the people and pets you love made to order with pastel pencil or paint You just need to send a photo We also sell paintings and greetings cards from our original art

Prints Charming - Photobooths are becoming incredibly popular in the UK party scene having seen success in the weddingengagement birthday club and corporate event areas for a few yearsThese portable booths enable you to pick a venue of almost any size and capability and have a record of your ldquodordquo like no other Romans - Whether yoursquore thinking of selling property in Yateley Hawley Eversley or Blackwater the team at Romans Yateley provide a professional and customer focused service with positive results Our passion for the Yateley property market and dedication to fulfilling our customersrsquo needs means you will always receive the best customer service Square One - Here at Square One our purpose is to ensure individuals return to full fitness and function as safely and quickly as possible Our therapists are highly trained allowing us to employ a unique blend of assessment and treatment techniques to successfully treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries

Tilsmere Catering - High quality executive catering for private and corporate functions Tilsmere has been catering to the local Yateley community for over 18 years providing delicious food for weddings birthdays parties and more Contact cateringtilsmerecom 07976513765

The information above is provided by the businesses of Yateley The Yateley Magazine is not responsible for the accuracy of this content



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Not only that but as part of our advertisers package we also include you in our online Yateley business directory absolutely free of charge Being in our Yateley business advertisers directory helps direct traffic from our website to yours increasing your search engine ranking and helping more people see who you are and what you do To be seen not only by the people of Yateley but also increase your visibility online all you need to do is advertise with us

Over the last 7 months The Yateley Online Magazine has grown incredibly quickly and we are now pleased to be able to offer accurate statistics of our readership for our advertisers Our magazine currently has an average readership of between 1500 and 2000 people a month for each issue and this is growing every month Our readers spend an average of 5 minutes actively engaging with the magazine and we are very proud to retain 70 of readers until the final page (this is well above the industry standard 45)

Our website also receives about 1000 unique users every month mainly visiting our blog and our online business directory which lists all of our current advertisers Around 95 of our readers are based in Yateley and the surrounding towns (Fleet Farnborough Aldershot etc) so we have a wider reach than other local magazines We are also one of the most


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Inside front is allocated on first come first serve basis per month

We also offer discounts to any advertiser who orders multiple months in advance If you chose to advertise in 2 issues you get 5 off 3 issues is 10 and 4 issues is 15

So if you are looking to advertise your business or event to local people please get in touch and see what we can do to help you

























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