community yearbook 2018

JULY

Parents banned after brawl FIVE parents were banned from a Newbury school after a furious fight between two mums in the playground. waiting for my children when I heard shouting coming from the other end of the play area. “When I got there I saw two young women going flat out in a fight, and lots of children looking on and scream- ing. Someone from the school eventu- ally came out and helped to pull them apart.” Headteacher Richard Blofeld confirmed that the ban would remain until the end of the academic year. ‘Baby’ reunited THERE was an emotional reunion as a Newbury Weekly News W:286.501mm H:0.353mm ISSUEDATE_ID 2_15 Shocked pupils screamed as the mums threw punches at each other outside Robert Sandilands Primary School, and one mum reported being punched in the eye. The row broke out while parents were waiting for their children to leave school and one witness said:“I was

Thursday, 25 January, 2018

Dancing in the streets

Wila wrap up title WILA LIGHTING wrapped up the Newbury Summer Netball League Steiner Premier Division title with a 36-14 over rivals Q Asso- ciates. Q went into the game knowing that a win would hand them the title in their first season in the top flight. But long-time leaders Wila made no mistake in this winner-takes-all clash as they roared to victory. As well as operating as a hub for art-based activ- ities, it is hoped it can also provide a meeting point for those interested in the“Old City” of Newbury and raise awareness and interest in it. City Arts added that the hub would become a thriving part of the local street scene and will be a project which engenders a“ true sense of community spirit and co-operation” . How the arts hub will look Arts hub go-ahead PLANS were approved to convert Newbury’s old Methodist chapel into a community- orientated arts hub. The application to renovate the Hampton Road building into an art gallery and workshop also includes accommodation on a first-floor exten- sion above the workshop. The development will be car ied out by City Arts Newbury, which says it wants to reclaim the building for a positive use that allows the public to have access and enjoy its character.

the impressive John the Giant made his reappearance in Newbury and wowed crowds once again. In keeping with this year’s Myths and Legends theme, a number of fairies, unicorns and princesses joined in the fun, while bagpipes rang out as the Reading Scottish Pipe Band marched along. Meanwhile, in Victoria Park, hundreds of families enjoyed a picnic in the sun at the Carnival Fete, where there were a number of food stalls, bouncy castles and trade stands.

Alex is top young snapper ALEX Lees from Stockcross was named as the inaugural Newbury Weekly News Young Photographer of the Year. Alex’s picture, right, was voted as the best of the 71 entries and judges said the standard was incredibly high. The Editor’s Choice winner was George Redhouse from St Martin’s CofE School and he will receive an iPad. These winners each received a phone or an iPad. ing a taste of the Carib ean to the streets with their unique display. There was a fantastic atmosphere as THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Newbury to watch the spectacular Carnival Parade. The roar of Harley-Davidson engines signalled the start of the procession, which saw more than 50 colourful floats leave Pound Street and make their way through the town. The energetic Rampage International Mas Band ensured it felt more like Notting Hill than Newbury by bring-

Highclere man came face-to-face with the abandoned baby he rescued from under a holly bush 50 years ago. Martin Palmer, of Tubbs Lane, was 15 when he made the discovery close to his family home in Broadlayings, Woolton Hill, on August 27, 1967. This month that tiny baby, now a grand - mother herself, knocked on his door and simply asked for a hug. Sandra Olah, who lives in Queensland, Australia, with her husband Bill, three chil- dren and five grandchil- dren, made the journey

Martin Palmer is reunited with Sandra Oloh

and it just felt right. It wasn’t awkward at all. “It has all been a very positive experience. “It is just nice to know where I was born and where my roots are.”

back to North Hamp- shire in search of her family history. Mrs Olah said: “I am just so excited. It was a nice meeting with Martin that first time

Farmer is trampled to death A FARMER was trampled to death

Mr Savage, who was aged 82 and single, had lived all his life at Green Farm, succeeding his father in the family dairy business. Commons secretary to the Town and Manor of Hungerford, Robert James, said“ He was a very popular chap and had no enemies. He was a lovely old boy, was John. ”

by his cows, weeks before they were to be turned out on Hunger- ford Common. John Savage was reportedly tending to a sick animal when disaster struck. He was airlifted to hospital following the incident at Green Farm, Froxfield, but later died from his injuries.

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