Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Two authors will be visiting Bracknell Forest Council’s libraries in May, to talk to local bookworms about their work, experiences and inspirations.

On Wednesday, May 6, Veronica Stallwood will be speaking at Sandhurst library, and on Thursday, May 7, Fran Sandham will be speaking at Crowthorne library.

Veronica Stallwood is the author of the Kate Ivory mysteries - about a historical novelist from Oxford who helps to solve crimes around the colleges, libraries, parks and waterways of the city. She has also written two other suspense novels.

Fran Sandham will be talking about his 3,000 mile trek from the Skeleton Coast in Namibia to Zanzibar. The journey was documented in his critically acclaimed book Traversa: A solo walk across Africa. The book was serialised in the Sunday Times, and his subsequent talks have been described as witty and engaging.

Cllr Alan Kendall, executive member for Crowthorne & Sandhurst education and libraries, said: "We are always pleased to welcome authors and fans of their books to our libraries.

”There are nine libraries across Bracknell Forest which do far more than just lend books. There are talks, story telling, free internet access and reading groups as well. Visit your local library to find out more.”

Tickets are available for £2 from the relevant library or by calling Sandhurst library on 01252 870161 or call Crowthorne library on 01344 776431. The ticket price includes refreshments.

Bracknell Forest Council ~ Crowthorne & Sandhurst

Crowthorne Amateur Theatrical Society is proud to present ‘Wyrd Sisters’, a play adapted by Stephen Briggs from Sir Terry Pratchett's popular Discworld novel.

When the evil Lord Felmet (Phil Tomlin) assumes power in the kingdom, it is down to a team of eccentric witches to defeat him.

Granny Weatherwax (Sue Richards), Nanny Ogg (Heather Woodbridge) and Magrat Garlick (Sophie Levine) need all the help they can get to restore order to the kingdom. With a Fool, a demon, guards, actors and various other characters getting involved along the way, there's bound to be plenty of entertainment for everyone!

The show is directed by Simon Heffer and Kirsty Beagley and will be performed at the Parish Hall, Heath Hill Road South, Crowthorne on Wednesday 29th April to Saturday 2nd May, starting at 19:45.

Tickets are on sale now, priced at £8.50 (£7.00 concessions).
They are available from Playhouse Cleaners (Dukes Ride), Whimsical (High Street), Bewitched (Dukes Ride), or the CATS Box Office on 01344 762266.

Crowthorne Amateur Theatrical Society

4th July, Wellington College, Crowthorne

Raising Funds in Crowthorne for Amy-Louise Collins and Naomi House

With a great Crowthorne line up of live music, performers, games and auction, it's set to be a great night. A specially chosen, delicious three course meal is included in the price of the ticket. It's all about raising money for a worthwhile and local cause whilst having fun…and lots of it.

Welcome drinks from 7pm, accompanied by live music.
Dinner at 7.45pm . Followed by Performers, Live Band & Auction.
Carriages 12am.

Dress Code: Black Tie & Summer Sparkle

Cost of Ticket: £35 per person

Tables: 10 to a table

We are also needing items for the Auction and Raffle. Please contact us if you can help, or know someone who can!

Tell your friends and family about the Crowthorne ball, see how many tables you can fill and then e-mail: tickets@summercharityball09.org
or call Michelle Field or Carol Cain on 078767 16255 confirming the number of tickets you require. For further information on this event please check out: www.justgiving.co.uk/amy-louisecollins

When: Tuesday April 14 to Saturday April 18, 2009

Where: Oaklands Junior School, Crowthorne

Children in the Wokingham Borough will be having some ‘wheelie’ good fun over the school Easter break while learning how to ride their bikes safely at the same time.

Two cycle training courses for children over the age of 10 will be taking place next week to get youngsters pedalling safely. They follow on from the successful cycle training sessions last year that saw more than 800 children get in the saddle and complete the course.

The two five-day courses will be taking place at Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Lower Earley and Oaklands Junior School, Butler Road Crowthorne for two hours over each day (Tuesday to Saturday).

The holiday cycling courses are always popular and both courses next week are over-subscribed, with several youngsters having to go on a waiting list for the summer course.

Crowthorne Cycle training allows young people to learn essential road safety skills and gain greater awareness of the dangers on the road. This gives parents the reassurance to allow them to cycle short journeys, especially cycling to school. Cycling is also a good form of exercise and contributes to the 60-minutes of activity recommended for each day.

Jill Bissell, cycle training coordinator, said: “Cycle training is important so that young people understand the dangers of the road and how to keep themselves safe. Cycling is a great form of exercise and transport and so I’m pleased that so many children have again signed up to take part in these sessions.”

Cllr Keith Baker, executive member for Crowthorne highways and transport, said: “The Wokingham Borough is fortunate enough to have a large number of volunteers, including school governors, parents and school staff, able to help out with these essential cycle training sessions. Their support really does help make them such a success.

“In the past five years more than 4,400 children have been trained in cycling safety through the holiday cycling scheme and via cycle safety training at their school and so I’d like to thank everyone who gave up their time to ensure our children are safe on the roads.”

Wokingham Borough Council ~ Crowthorne