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NEWBURYNEWS

Newbury Weekly News

Final public view before restored church bells head back to the tower

Second arrest in connection with Tilehurst stabbing A 16-YEAR-OLD boy from Reading has been arrested following a double stabbing in Tilehurst in September. He was arrested on Sunday on suspi- cion of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon and assisting an offender. The arrest is in connection with an incident which took place at around 11.30pm on September 12 in Lucey Close, when two 16-year-old boys sustained knife wounds. The arrest is the second in connec- tion with the incident. A 14-year-old boy has already been charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. He appeared at Reading Magistrates Court on September 17.

were set out on the floor of the church, so that they could be viewed by residents and friends of the village. The bells had never before been lowered together, so the event was regarded a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity for anyone interested in local history and culture. The arrival of the restored bells back in Hampstead Norreys gave the public a final chance to view them at the week- end and to attend a ‘bell-bless- ing’ ceremony. Workmen were expected to hang them back in the tower this week.

All but one of the bells were cast in the 17th and 18th centuries. Even the most ‘modern’ bell, installed in 1930, was cast from the metal of a piece dating back centuries. Their renovation was a major undertaking, costing around £75,000. A local committee raised funds towards the effort, principally through contribu- tions from the Heritage Fund, the Englefield Chari- table Trust and Greenham Trust. Before they were taken from Hampstead Norreys, the bells

MEMBERS of the public had a second opportunity to view the historic bells of St Mary’s Church, Hampstead Norreys, over the weekend before they are hung back in the bell tower. This followed works to restore them to their former glory. In June, the bells were removed from St Mary’s tower and transported to a foundry for essential repairs. The bells had been silent since 2018, following assessors’ advice that they should not longer be rung due to their age and condi- tion.

Thebells returnto Hampstead Norreyson thebedofa lorry andwere blessedatthe weekend

Pictures: Tessa Allum

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21-year-old denies assault charge A NEWBURY man has denied a serious assault charge. Mr Collard, who was legally repre- sented at the hearing, spoke only to confirm his details and to deny the single charge.

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In the dock at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, October 7, was Christian Jake Collard. The 21-year-old, who lives at Hopwood Close, is accused of assault- ing Tristan Pearce, thereby causing him actual bodily harm, in Newbury on October 4 last year.

He was told the matter could proceed no further that day and the case was adjourned for a trial to be arranged. Mr Collard was meanwhile released on unconditional bail.