Community Yearbook 17012019

JULY

Nick was heart of community NICK Galbraith, a driving force behind the creation of the West Berkshire Community Hospital, died at the age of 85. The people of West Berkshire have much to thank him for. his veterinary work at Newbury’s St John’s Road Surgery of Galbraith, Keevill and Gleeson, where he was a partner. He was appointed an MBE in the Newbury Weekly News W:286.501mm H:0.353mm ISSUEDATE_ID 2_15

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Phil De Monte – now a Thatcham resident, he was one of the last USAF airmen to leave Greenham. He brought in some Staff Sergeant rank patches

Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2004 for services to the community and was a former chairman of the West Berk- shire magistrates, serving as a JP for 30 years, and of the Royal County of Berkshire Show. However, his main legacy will be the hospital, which opened in March 2004.

As well as the hospital, Mr Galbraith was a trustee of The Rosemary Appeal and lived to see the building of the new Greenham Trust Wing, incorporating a new renal dialysis and cancer unit. For many years he was best known for

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It’s Wila’s title again people who had collections of memorabilia including photos from the International Air Tattoos and much more. More than 35 items were logged and many of them were either unique or very rare, including the painting Blue Gate by Quaker Ron Waddams. WILA Lighting maintained their domi- nance of the Newbury Netball League by clinching the Steiner Premier Division summer title. Wila, last year’s Summer League and 2017/18 Winter League champions, again finished in top spot after beating title rivals Jets Black 33- 13 on the final day of the season. Both sides went into the game with a 100-per- cent record, but it was Wila who came out on top to add the summer league trophy to their growing trophy cabinet. AROUND 200 people turned up for a Share & Tell event at Greenham Control Tower. Aimed at involving the community in the heritage project, it was a chance for those who came to share objects and other historical materials they hold, and to learn how these illustrate the history of Greenham Common. The range of people who attended were well- connected with the base, including one of the last US Air Force airmen to be posted to Green- ham Common, a former Ministry of Defence police officer, three protesters and many local Greenham Common memorabilia day

Pottery Painting Coffee House in Newbury cele- brated its first birth- day on July 29. Staff put on a family fun day for locals and regular customers, which saw around 60 people turn up. The café was declared open on July 29 last year by former mayor of Newbury David Fenn. Guests who visit the family-friendly studio can chose from plates, bowls, tiles and mugs to paint, as well as fantasy items such as fairies, dragons and unicorns. The café also runs adult- only painting nights every other Wednesday and Friday. The shop also of ers ethi- cally-sourced coffee, fair-

“We are currently investigating who is responsible for the ducts and we will be looking to recoup the cost of the repairs.” A spokesperson for Veolia said:“We are pleased to inform that the vehicle was safely recovered. “The vehicle was operating at less than its maximum gross vehicle weight and we are waiting to hear more from the highways team as to the cause of the hole.” The cause was initially speculated as being a sink hole, when soil or rock erodes under the surface.

Tom’s on song MORE than 20,000 people packed into the Englefield Estate to see performances frommusic stars Tom Jones, Madness and Il Divo. The event was part of a nationwide series of concerts at country houses across the country. The opening night saw Madness belting out some of their songs, supported by The Lightning Seeds. Saturday saw Michael Ball join Il Divo, the world’s most successful classical crossover act, then on Sunday the legendary Sir Tom Jones rounded off a memorable weekend. through the line of the culvert, which caused water to bank up and weaken the road surface. AN investigation was launched after the road collapsed beneath a bin lorry in Newbury. Police closed the Old Bath Road after the Veolia truck became stuck in a hole. Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the incident and the cause has been put down to a broken drainage culvert. Council spokesman Peta Stoddart- Compton said:“A utility company had installed a bank of six ducts

Tilly McAuley, Emma Hooper , Mia Carvalho and Oluwatosin Sonubi celebrate the Ugly Duckling ’s first birthday

trade hot chocolate and home-made cakes. Emma Hooper, owner of the café in Bartholomew Street, said:“It has been a great first year. “We’ve been very well received by Newbury. It’s seems that everybody

appreciates having an activity to do in the town for all ages and we love being here. “It’s great to be part of a high street that has different types of busi -

nesses – it’s a really lovely community.”

Child escapes injury in brick fall A YOUNG child had a miracle escape after a cascade of bricks rained on to Northbrook Street, Newbury. The youngster had been standing in that spot just seconds before the dramatic incident, but amazingly, no one was hurt. It is believed the near disaster was caused by a gust of wind which ripped a Corn Exchange advertising banner from its fixture, bringing the building facade down with it.

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