Community Yearbook 2020

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 16 January, 2020

New chef at Vineyard THE Vineyard appointed a new executive chef.

Multi-coloured mayhem at JOG THE third annual John O’Gaunt School Colour Mile was a sell-out. The event was started in 2017 by English teacher Kelly Delaney. Participants were liberally show - ered in brightly-coloured powder at stages along the route, making the event a riot of dif erent hues. The vivid neon colouring is safe and participants get a pair of sunglasses, a white T-shirt and a medal. Town mayor Helen Simpson, who took part, posted:“Huge fun and great community spirit. Well done JOG PSA. Brilliant efort.”

McKenzie said:“I first met Tom at The Crab and Boar [in Chieveley] and loved his food. “When the opportunity arose to bring him to The Vineyard I was delighted. “He has trained under one of the best chefs and kitchen managers in the world, so has developed a disciplined approach to cooking; he also has a great, imaginative palate – a winning combo.”

The five-star hotel and spa, which in Stockcross, revealed that experienced chef Tom Scade would take over the running of its kitchen. He joined The Vineyard from The Ritz Hotel in London, where he was sous chef to John Williams MBE. The Vineyard Group managing director Andrew

Chamber delight FOUNDED by Ashmansworth composer Gerald Finzi in the 1940s, Newbury Chamber Choir are still going strong and meet once a week, on a Tuesday evening, come hail, rain or shine for roughly 40 weeks a year. Under the expert guidance of their musical director, composer Edward Lambert, the choir occasionally delve into the familiar choral repertoire, but also specialise in finding new, sometimes forgotten, gems with which to entertain and educate their devoted fans. NCC perform four or five concerts a year, usually in the wonderfully resonant surroundings of St John’s Church, although their April concert Concert Spirituel took place at St George’s Church, Wash Common. Reviewer Fiona Bennett wrote: “The audience watched with interest as the period instrumental ensemble took their seats – two violins, two violas, the organ and cello continuo and the largest member of the lute family, a very beautiful theorbo (two metres in length, with 14 strings). Edward took to the stand and we spent the following two hours marvelling at how this unauditioned choir and their conductor manage to bring us something different each and every time they perform. ...In the 18th century, London theatres closed during Lent, but the oratorio was permitted as an acceptable alternative musical ‘entertainment’. Likewise, the Parisian equivalent, Concert Spirituel was also a way of enjoying good music without breaking the Lenten rules. The choir relished the highlight of the evening, the Messe Des Morts by Jean Gilles, and had clearly put a great deal of work into this interesting and complex piece. ... The audience was entranced by this feast of French music and all the work put in by Ed, the orchestra, soloists and dedicated choristers paid off.”

A community stalwart

Conservative councillor Mr Franks as being dedicated to his community and said it would feel the loss of his “infectious energy and hands-on approach”. West Berkshire Council leader Graham Jones (Con, Lambourn), said: “Marcus has been both a great public servant and very good friend for the last 20 years. “His integrity, hard work and sheer likeability ensured he had friends across the party political divide and deep into the West Berks community.” Carolyn Warren, and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. One of her greatest legacies is the Newbury Spring Festival, the two-week classical music festival which she co-founded 40 years ago.

TRIBUTES were paid to a community stalwart and West Berkshire councillor who died from bowel cancer. Marcus Franks, who represented Speen ward and served on the council’s influ- ential executive committee, died at the age of 46. In addition to his council duties, Mr Franks also served two terms as president of Newbury Round Table and played a huge part in organising the popular Crafty Craft race. JEANIE, Countess of Carnarvon, the mother of the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, died at the age of 88. Highclere Castle confirmed that Lady Jean Margaret Herbert (Wallop), Countess of Carnarvon, born on April 29, 1935, died peacefully at

Runners hit the road RUNNERS put their speed and stamina to the test in the ROC Newbury 10k. The 10k race had 651 entrants great event. It’ s nice to come back to your home town and get your name shouted out along the canal path.”

He also did much for the community through his work at Sovereign Housing Association. Colleagues described

Countess of Carnarvon left a lasting legacy

and junior runners, which took the total number of entries up to 710. The first man to cross the line was reigning champion Callum O’Neill, who beat last year’s time of 33.53 by 25 seconds to finish the race in 33:28. Based at Birmingham Univer- sity, the 22-year-old said:“It’s a

The fastest woman was Stacey Morris, who finished the race in 42:20. The 28-year-old said she was spurred on to see her daughter, who is just four months old, at the finish line. Mrs Morris said she found the first 3km off-road tough, but added: “The support really helps. When people cheer for you, that’s just amazing.”

home. Born in the US, in 1956 she married the 7th Earl of Carnarvon, Henry Herbert – then Lord Porchester – who died in 2001 aged 77. She was the mother of the 8th Earl of Carnarvon George (Geordie) Herbert, Henry Herbert and

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