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Surgery delivers mass flu jabs at Highclere

of the surgery who provided them with a generous supply of tea, coffee and sandwiches to help ward off the autumn weather. “The positive relationship and synergy between Newbury Rotary and this surgery are an excellent demonstration of the practical hands-oncommunitysupport that is also a fundamentalpart of each Rotarian ’s commitment to ‘service above self ’. “Newbury Rotary extend their thanks to the Kintbury and Woolton Hill Surgery for provid- ing such a positive experience, and also to the attending patients for their friendly cooperation that made marshalling such a pleasure.” Newbury Rotary Club consists of around 30 men and women from Newbury, Thatcham and Cold Ash who give up a few hours of their time each week to perform voluntary work in the community both as Rotarians and independently.

KINTBURY & Woolton Hill Surgery held a mass flu vacci- nation drive at Thorngrove School, Highclere, over the first three Saturdays of Octo- ber. A steady stream of adults and children – specifically nominated by each surgery – passed through the registration and vaccination process according to pre-booked time slots between 8am and 4pm. To help smooth the arrival and departure process of the hundreds of people per day, Newbury Rotary Club were asked to handle the vehicle and people marshalling. Rotary Club president Les Osmond said: “Given the lock- down limitations imposed on the men and women of Newbury Rotary over the previous six months, the Rotarians leapt at this chance to once again be of practical service to their commu- nity. “They were also delighted to experience the warm hospitality

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£1k boost for foodbank WEST Berkshire Foodbank has received a £1,000 donation from a local housing devel- oper to build on its efforts throughout the coronavirus pandemic. fresh produce for children where tinned food isn’t suitable.” The donation, part of the home- builder’s Community Fund pouches and jars of baby food and confectionery which, in total, equalled that of a seven-day food parcel for a couple. Hungerford-based David DevelopeDravidWilsonHomesmakecsashcontributiofonllowinsgupporitn summer Reporbt y JOHNHERRING email john.herring@newbuyrnews.co.uk twitter johnh_nwn

scheme, supported West Berks Foodbank’s annual Hungry Holi- days project with care packages sent to families who don’t have access to free school dinners during the summer break. Earlier in the lockdown period, David Wilson Homes also made a delivery of food items and toiletries to the foodbank’s volun- teers while greater social distanc- ing measures were in place. Items donated by the developer included deodorant, shower gel, razors, sponge puddings and tinned fruit – all of which were desperately needed by the food- bank. Other items donated were long- life milk, biscuits, instant coffee,

we’ve always thought of David Wilson Homes as a local company, so it’s really nice to see the long-term commitments it’s making to the community through its Community Fund scheme. “Demand has gone up by 400 per cent since the end of March as people really are struggling to put food on the table, so the dona- tion is a huge gift to us and our clients. “We’re still receiving kind donations from members of the public, and the contribution from David Wilson Homes will help us to source extras such as washing powder and shampoo for families in need, as well as

Wilson Homes Southern Manag- ing director Paul Crispin said: “Following our donation of food and toiletries in the earlier stages of lockdown, we’re proud to offer further support to West Berks Foodbank through our Commu- nity Fund scheme. “The representatives of the Trussell Trust do an outstanding job in providing emergency supplies to those in need, and we hope our donation will support their admirable work during these testing times.” For more information on how to support West Berks Foodbank, visit https://westberks.food- bank.org.uk/

Based from its warehouse at Greenham Business Park, the foodbank – part of the Trussell Trust charity – has five distribu- tion centres within West Berk- shire and the support from David Wilson Homes Southern will go towards helping those in need as the Covid-19 crisis continues. As reported in the Newbury Weekly News , demand increased by 400 per cent during lockdown, with volunteers delivering food parcels to those in financial crisis across West Berkshire. Project manager Fran Cham- ings said: “We’re incredibly grateful for the support and

Toucan Travel ceases trading AN independent travel agent with branches in Thatcham and Tadley has gone into administration. Ltd with effect from 20 October 2020.” The company had a branch in Thatcham’s Kingsland Centre and Mulfords Hill, Tadley.

Toucan Travel announced the news on its website last Tuesday, saying: “It is with regret that we announce that the company has ceased to trade and Gareth Roberts and Paul Ellison of KRE Corporate Recovery Limited were appointed Joint Administrators of Toucan Travel

The award-winning Toucan Travel was established in 1982, and had seven shops across Hampshire and Berkshire. Toucan Travel Ltd operated under Magicaltickets, Hart Travel, Winchester Travel Service and Peregrine Travel.

Cricket clubs give serious support to NHS WEST Berkshire cricket clubs have helped raise more than £1,000 for the NHS. Serious Cricket, which end of August, included Falk- land, Thatcham, Sulhamstead & Ufton and Berkshire.

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this campaign. “I think I speak on behalf of the whole country when I say how thankful we are to the NHS for the amazing work they have been doing in keeping the coun- try safe during this pandemic. “Seeing all the pictures of clubs proudly wearing their Thank You NHS training tops around the grounds this summer just goes to show how great the cricketing commu- nity is.”

A total of £1,272was raised for the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Appeal – supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for coronavirus patients. Serious Cricket marketing manager Tom Mahoney said: “We have been blown away by the support of our contracted cricket clubs in helping us raise money for the NHS with

supplies clothing and equip- ment to teams, raised the funds by donating the sales of special shirts all over the UK. More than 400 ‘Thank You NHS’ training tops were bought by cricket club clients, with all profits going to the charity. Clubs that supported this campaign which ran until the

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