clickberkshire issue 11 v1 (for website)
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Spring 2015 Edition of Click Berkshire MagazineTRANSCRIPT
Want to Stay in Shape? Tips on how you can keep fit and
healthy
Improving your Home? Tips on keeping your home and
garden in tip top condition
Puzzle Time Test your brain with our Sudoku
Puzzle
Getting Married? Help with the arrangements for
your big day
Discount Zone Special Offers with the new
ClickSizzlers page
Looking for a Career? Tips to help you change your
future
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Contents
ClickBerkshire Magazines are published by:
Click Counties Ltd
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nothing may be reprinted without permission. All material
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resulting from the use of information contained herein.
The publisher has no liability for any loss caused by the
failure of an advertisement to appear, or any damage or
inconvenience caused by the omission of an advert
or article, or any error or misprint. Opinions expressed are
not necessarily those of the publishers.
Cover: Graphic Design by Paul Mitchell Design
Advertising: Harriet Slingo [email protected]
07725 740311
Editorial: Mike Oak [email protected]
07879 646265
Or visit us online, there's lots to see!
www.clickberkshire.co.uk
2,19,27 Family For all the Family
4-10 Move & Improve
Home & Garden Ideas
16,17 Health Nutrition, therapy
and Exercise
18,28,29 Community Library and Charity
News
12-15,19-20,26,30
Living Ideas for all
18 Listings What’s on this Spring
21 Employment Getting Back to Work
22,23 Business Guidance on running
your business
24,25 Weddings Find local suppliers
for your big day
31 Discount Zone ClickSizzler offers
from some of our
Hello,
Welcome to the Spring issue of Click Berkshire, promoting trusted services in the local area.
Once the new year comes, I always look forward to Spring time. Warmer, longer days. Beautiful flowers on the way with bright colours, birds chirping and even the trees start to look happier!
As I write this we have snow and who knows what March will bring? But just knowing springtime is round the corner makes me smile.
I would like to remind our readers that clickberkshire.co.uk offers further information for local businesses servicing your area and also provides additional event information on our ‘What’s on’ section. This is updated regularly and is a complementary service for Community, School or Charity events so why not get in touch if you have an event you would like to promote.
If you are assessing your Health and Fitness this year, take a look at the Click Sizzler offers in the magazine. Further offers are available on-line so why not take a look and see if you can grab yourself a special rate!
As always, please remember to quote Click Berkshire when using our advertisers and supporting your local businesses - your feedback is always welcome.
Best wishes
Harriet
Harriet Slingo Publisher
We do alternate distribution - If you don't get a copy through your door, please drop us a line and we'll let you know where you can pick one up free.
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Everyone deserves to live in a space that they love and that reflects their personality and lifestyle.
Your home needs to function well, provide you and your family with the space and facilities that you
need without compromising on style or design.
With Spring on the horizon now is a great time to throw open the windows, breathe fresh air into
your home and give your decor a lift too.
If you are looking for fun, fresh ways to decorate your home at this time of year then introduce
bursts of juicy citrus colours by adding brightly coloured vases, energetic patterns, and lively
springtime motifs to your home to effortlessly transition it into Spring.
As a Home Stylist I can help you transform your property into an amazing space so you can live the
lifestyle that you want and allow your home to reach its full potential.
I can advise on the appropriate layout of your home, furniture choices, storage solutions, styling and
decoration that once in place, will create a happy home and in turn a happy you.
Irrespective of the size of your home or the budget that you have to spend using my one to one
service really will help you achieve a great result.
Consultations start at just £45. To find out more please visit my website or call me on 07738 392968.
Tel.07738 392968
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Tree care – All year round work
If you have a tree, or several trees on your property, you will already know that keeping them looking
good requires a lot more than a pair of pruning shears and some gloves.
Tree care is a complicated task, which can be time-consuming, expensive, and potentially dangerous.
There are many considerations to take into account before you wield those shears or chainsaws!
The species of tree and what you want to achieve with the work, dictates when it is best to do the job. If
you weren’t involved in the first planting of a tree you might not even know what species of tree it is.
Some are easy to identify but others might take some investigation. According to the
Woodland Trust, there are 33 species of tree native to the UK, and when you include the
150 or so non-native trees, there is a lot of room for a potential mis-identification!
Getting it wrong could mean work being done at an unsuitable time of year for a particular
species, leaving it open to damage and/or disease.
For expert advice regarding your tree care please contact Clear Cut Gardens for a free, no-
obligation quote.
Based in Wokingham, Clear Cut Gardens is fully insured and provides all forms of tree care
anywhere within a 30-mile radius of the town, further if required. Its team of experts can assist at all
stages in the tree lifecycle, from planning and planting, through the on-going maintenance
tasks, to the safe removal of those trees that are no longer
needed.
www.clearcutgardens.co.uk
Telephone 01189 680 765
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Are you aware of what your local library has to offer? Here is a just a small selection of events taking place at Wokingham Town Centre Library and other branches,
Please visit www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/ to find out more.
Wokingham Borough Wokingham Borough Wokingham Borough Wokingham Borough
L ibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News September October November
Arborfield Library 0780 166 4520
Finchampstead Library (0118) 908 8176
Lower Earley Library (0118) 931 2150
Maiden Erlegh Library (0118) 966 6630
Spencers Wood Library (0118) 988 4771
Twyford Library (0118) 934 0800
Wargrave Library (0118) 940 4656
Winnersh Library (0118) 979 7519
Wokingham Library (0118) 978 1368
Woodley Library (0118) 969 0304
Branches
Geocaching Workshop-“Geo-What?” A basic workshop for anyone who knows nothing about Geocaching to finding your first
Geocache.
Wokingham Library, Thursday March 26, 6pm to 7pm. Free event
From the Crinoline to the New Look: Fashion in Photographs, 1850-1950
A talk with Jayne Shrimpton
Wokingham library, Thursday April 23, 2pm. £5 charge
Sara Sheridan-author visit.
Meet Sara and hear her talk about the inspiration for her crime novels
Woodley Library Tuesday April 21, 7.30pm £5 charge
Jennifer Klinec-author visit.
Jennifer Klinec talks about her book, The Temporary Bride, a memoir of love and food in Iran.
Thursday May 14, 6.30pm-8pm £3 charge
Sudoku
Fill in the grid so that every row,
every column, and every 3x3 box
contains the digits 1 through 9.
That's all there is to it.
It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive!
Solving time is typically from 20 to 45
minutes, depending on your skill and
experience.
Solution on Page 18
Puzzle Time
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THE REVOLUTION IS COMING !
Last year the Chancellor announced the biggest changes to pensions and retirement planning for a generation.
From the 6th
April this year, you will no longer have to use your pension funds to buy an income for life (known as an
“annuity”). If you like you can take the whole fund out and spent it how you want.
There are a number of things that you do need to bear in mind:
1. Depending on how much you take out, you could be faced with a large and unexpected tax bill.
2. You need to understand how much you need as a basic level of income to meet your day to expenses such as food,
utilities and insurance etc.
3. If the basics are covered – how much can you afford to spend on the luxury holidays, the new car, or helping out
your children or grandchildren?
4. The big questions are: HOW LONG WILL I LIVE? WILL I RUN OUT OF MONEY?
The starting point is to sit down and work out a financial plan. Look at your bank statements and see how you spend your
money. Don’t forget that these costs will go up each year with inflation and your income may not match that increase.
Based in Wokingham since 2001, PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE is a firm of independent Chartered Financial planners.
We can help you put together a financial plan which can answer a lot of these questions.
Your plan will help understand what you need to do to be able to live the lifestyle you want without the worry of running out
of money.
PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE (THAMES VALLEY) LTD
55 Peach Street, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 1XP Tel: 0118 979 7596
e-mail: [email protected]
Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
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Flair home help has been established for 8 years. It is owned and run by myself, Debbie
Stone, and my business partner and close friend Mary Overton. We both have a
background in the Care and Nursing sector and we saw a gap in the market for a
personalised home help service. Our ethos is to promote independence and offer continuity with respect and dignity. Over the next
few months I will be explaining more about our services and how we can help.
Since starting our business we have seen a significant rise in the number of clients joining us that have Dementia. The National
statistics are somewhat daunting; in 2015 more than 830,000 people in the UK are predicted to be affected by Dementia, and around
23 million of the UK population will have a relative or close friend with dementia. We are often the first port of call for families
wanting a little help and support for their loved one. We can help in a number of ways and initially we will visit the family, to assess
wants and needs, to find out about the persons likes/dislikes, what they used to enjoy before “Dementia”, and whether they are they
sociable or would prefer 1 to 1. We can access activities within the community or take our clients out wherever they choose to go. We
can also assist with meal preparation and household tasks. We send the same member of staff on each visit, this really does help to
build a friendly, trusting relationship, and familiarity is the key for our clients who have Dementia. There is nothing better than arriving
at a client’s home and being welcomed by a smile at seeing a friendly face.
We are extremely proud and lucky to have staff that genuinely show care and empathy and like us have a passion for what we do.
For the families and clients who have Dementia it can be a frightening and overwhelming time, but we can make it a little easier. If you
would like more information on how we can help and the services we can provide please contact us.
www.flair-homehelp.co.uk
Debbie on O7904 488 790 or Mary on O7745 226 179
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To sample this and many other dishes, why not book into 'Mary Jane's Soul Kitchen' Supper Club in Wokingham. www.maryjanessoulkitchen.co.uk or book
a private dinner party in your own home with the chef Jo Foster at Thyme In Catering www.thyme-in.co.uk
Method (Serves 4)
White Asparagus is quite different to green asparagus in both
flavour and cooking methods, and we’re not talking about the
floppy insipid white asparagus to be found in a tin. These
beauties are fresh and found mostly in the ‘market place’ area
of Morrisons supermarket (unless you have a great local
greengrocer). These are normally only available in season from
April to June.
Heat up your grill to high. Lay your Parma ham slices in your
grill pan and grill until crispy (like bacon). Set aside.
Put the vinegar in a small pan with the peppercorns and bay
leaf. Reduce the vinegar over a high heat until there is only 1
tbsp left. Strain the peppercorns and the bay leaf from this
reduction.
Put the egg yolks in a food processor with the vinegar
reduction. Gently melt the butter so that the butter solids fall
to the bottom of the saucepan. Turn the food processor on
and slowly pour the butter on to the egg yolks with the motor
still running. The sauce will start to thicken. When only the
butter solids are left, stop. If the sauce is too thick, add a little
hot water. Season to taste with salt and pepper and a little
lemon juice. If you like you can add a drizzle of truffle oil and
whisk in. Yummy!
To prepare the asparagus, you will need to peel the tougher
outer skin off with a potato peeler from just below the head
down to the end. Do not skip this step because the outer skin is
very tough and not nice to eat. Also cut about an inch off the
end. You need a saucepan wide enough to lay the asparagus
down flat. Fill half way with water, add 1 tspn salt, 1 tspn sugar
and 1 tbspn butter. Bring to a boil to melt the butter and
dissolve the salt and sugar. Reduce to a simmer and add the
asparagus. Place a lid on the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Drain and place three asparagus on each plate. Spoon over the
hollandaise sauce and wedge the parma ham in between the
asparagus. Add a few mixed salad leaves and you have a
brilliant light lunch or a perfect starter for a dinner party.
White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
12 white asparagus spears
4 slices of Parma ham
2 tbspn white wine vinegar
2 egg yolks
6 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
125g/4oz butter + 1 extra tbspn
Lemon juice
Truffle infused olive oil (optional)
Salt, pepper & sugar
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It’s all Over………...
By the time you read this, a lot of you will have broken your
new year resolutions already and have given up making that
change.
So what do you do?
Do you sit there and put up with it saying there’s always next
year, or do you go about getting it going again.
A massive problem is people try to change too much all at
once, make small changes at a time, once you’ve settled into
those changes then do the next one.
Small steps at a time and you are more likely to keep it going
and get to where you want to be.
Stop putting too much pressure on yourself to adhere to it all
the time, if you fall off the wagon once don’t worry about it, as
they say get back on the horse and get going again.
If you want to talk about your health goals and targets then
have a look to the right and give me a bell or drop me an
email, chatting over a coffee about all this is a great way to get
going.
Take care my avid readers and I shall speak to some of you
soon.
Pete
You can find some wonderful tips about food and exercise over on the facebook page
www.facebook.com/bewrightfit
or at the website:
www.bewrightfit.co.uk
Call us on 07702 559 810 for more information
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patches?
Embarrassing
Leaks?
• Are you worried about running or
jumping, or even sneezing?
• Do you plan your shopping trips
around where the loos are?
• Do you need to improve your core or
pelvic floor?
• Do you suffer from stress incontinence
or low back pain?
If you said 'yes' to any of these questions, and if you want a better core and pelvic floor,
then you need Pelvic Power classes.
Pelvic Power really works - within weeks you'll be wee-fit!
In only four weeks Claire noticed the difference, and you can too.
Come and join the family! Have fun and find friends - while your pelvic floor gets stronger.
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Also available: Personal packages designed exclusively for you.
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Health and Wellbeing For a guide to local providers of alternative and complementary health therapies,
advice and treatments please visit www.clickberkshire.co.uk.
Here’s just a small selection of the many locally-based Health and Wellbeing services.
Would you like to know more about
reflexology and how it might help you?
www.barefoottherapies.co.uk
07799 661 229
Quick, easy and
sustainable
weight loss
From Zest Lifestyle
www.zestlifestyle.com/work-with-me/
metabolic-balance
07880 557 976
DISCLAIMER
ClickBerkshire bears no responsibility for the effectiveness, or otherwise of the alternative or complementary therapies and treatments advertised here. As
always you are advised to first contact your healthcare practitioner in the event of any illness or health problem that you experience.
Regain vitality and
wellbeing with Health
Kinesiology.
Naturally getting people well
Affordable, effective holistic therapy.
www.thenaturalgp.org.uk
07767 634 553
Homeopathy
Allergy/Food Sensitivity
testing
Healthy Eating Advice
Reiki
www.lovemyhealth.co.uk
01628 821 166
Restore your Energy,
Wellbeing and Focus
Find time in your day with Dru Yoga
Andrea Detchon - The Joy Scientist
www.andreadetchon.co.uk
07732 865 633
Liata TherapiesLiata TherapiesLiata TherapiesLiata Therapies Relax the Body Relax the Body Relax the Body Relax the Body ----Relax the MindRelax the MindRelax the MindRelax the Mind
Aromatherapy Massage : Crystal Therapy
Hopi Ear Candling : Indian Head Massage : Reiki
www.liata.co.uk
0118 947 5318 : 07951 988 683
Care and support
on your journey to
positive change
Rowena Phillips - Clinical Hypnotherapist
Please call to arrange a free initial consultation
www.transpiretherapy.co.uk
07517 148 917
Wedding Make-up, Pamper Parties, Beauty Treatments.
B-Enchanted Beauty
www.b-enchanted.co.uk
07775 962 321
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WHAT’S ON THIS AUTUMN/WINTER Around Woodley
For more events please visit the ‘What’s on’ section of
Clickberkshire.co.uk where you will find these events including
Sunday Roasts, Schools and Community fairs, Pamper Evenings and
Local Attractions.
MARCH
20th
March – Kitty Mazinsky, Vintage
Singer
www.birdinhand.co.uk
22nd
March – Dream Wedding Fair
www.dreamweddingfairs.info
28th
March – Craft Market
www.harehatchsheeplands.co.uk
APRIL
8th
April – Visit Wednesday at UK Wolf
Conservation Trust
www.ukwct.org.uk
15th
& 16th
April George and the Dragon
starring Rapunzel
www.harehatchsheeplands.co.uk
25th
April – Baby and Children’s Market
Wokingham
www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk
MAY
4th
May - Wokingham May Fayre 2015
www.wokinghamlions.org.uk
4th
May – Dog Show
www.birdinhand.co.uk
10th
May – Quiz Night
www.birdinhand.co.uk
SUDOKU SOLUTION:
Check out our website at www.clickberkshire.co.uk
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The Colour of the Year… By Niki Mossman of the Little Red Dress Image Consultancy
Marsala has been announced as Pantone colour of the year for 2015 – and
we will probably be seeing it all over the shops soon. It’s a rich and earthy red
that will work through the end of Winter and well into the Spring – so it’s a
good investment if it suits you and works with your wardrobe.
It is an elegant colour, but not necessarily easy to wear. At Colour Me
Beautiful, we know how to work colour to everyone’s best advantage. If you
have a soft and muted colouring and favour chic and understated looks, you
will look sophisticated wearing it from head-to-toe. For everyone else, it may be easier to
bring Marsala in as an accent. Wear with taupes and greys to lighten and soften, or with black
for a more dramatic look.
To really know whether Marsala suits you hold it up under your chin – do you look healthy
and a little flushed? Or more like you could do with some sleep? If it really doesn’t suit you
then you can bring it in with accessories – a bracelet, handbag or nail colour will be enough to
show that you are on trend. Marsala shoes work surprisingly well too!
To find out more about your best colours and styles, as well as
how to get your wardrobe ready for the new season, contact
Niki at [email protected], call 07580 066881 or take a
look at www.little-red-dress.co.uk.
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Business Classifieds
Unsure where to go for a pro? All the support you need in running your business is just a click away at clickberkshire.co.uk. Visit our website for easy-to-access local information on new and established Berkshire companies like these.
Mantle Limited 0118 977 8599
www.mantleltd.co.uk
“Helping small businesses make a great first impression”
Offices | Meeting rooms | Telephone answering | Business addresses
Business Events
Magikos IT Ltd. 0843 289 2272
www.magikos.co.uk
Providing cost effective and reliable IT services
including; IT Support, Security & Antivirus, Backup
& Recovery and more... for businesses of all sizes
The Blue Moose
Graphic Company Ltd. 0118 934 5016
www.thebmgc.com
For all your printing needs. PVC banners, pull-up banners, exhibition graphics, posters, signage, floor graphics, vehicle graphics and much more.
JW Admin Services
Virtual PA/Admin 07795 547 381
www.jwadmin.co.uk
Friendly, professional service to small
businesses and sole traders.
Red Book Productions
01256 688 483
www.redbookproductions.co.uk
Professional Films for all your Important Communications
1AffordableCall Ltd.
08008 491 492
www.1affordablecall.co.uk
Independent telecommunications consultancy providing and managing superb quality and robust telecoms services for your business at an affordable price
Just choose 1AffordableCall and there'll be no telecoms worries at all
There are many business events and networking opportunities around Berkshire
From start-ups to established businesses, networking is extremely useful in expanding your
business, and the opportunity to attend business workshops provide valuable training to
keep you up to date
To find out about local opportunities you may like to visit
Networkinginberkshire.co.uk Therealbusinessclub.co.uk Clickberkshire.co.uk
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Flowers can play a major part in creating the whole look and feel for your wedding and
tying ideas and themes together. Once you have chosen your venue, dress and colour
schemes, begin to collect pictures of colours, flowers, styles and themes that you like.
This will enable your florist to build a real picture of your big day.
Make a list of who and where you would like to have flowers including bouquets,
buttonholes, corsages, ceremony flowers, table arrangements and thank you bouquets.
Book a consultation with your florist where you will discuss your ideas using the pictures
you have collected. Your florist will be able to give advice as to what flowers are in
season and any particular flowers that will compliment your theme. Plan another
visit to the venue to check that the ceremony and table arrangements you have
chosen will compliment the space and colours in the room
- your florist will often be available to come along to
suggest ideas.
Work out timings for when flowers will be required on the
day and confirm all the final details with your florist
around one month before the wedding
Make Your Big Day even better with Beautiful Flowers
0118 988 6622
www.the-flowerstalk.co.uk
166 Hyde End Road,
Shinfield
Berkshire, RG2 9ER
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The Wedding Planner
For a perfect guide to local wedding and events planning services visit clickberkshire.co.uk. From Dresses to DJs, here’s just a small taste of the many Berkshire-based companies we list.
Black Tie 01344 778883 www.black-tie-hire.co.uk Wedding Suit Hire starting from just £59. Groom goes free when hiring four or more suits.
Borrowed Blue & Lace
0118 979 2768
www.borrowedbluelace.com Wokingham Boutique with patience, time and experience to make your big day truly unforgettable.
KirstyJane’s Makeup Services Ltd 07825 293 193
Bespoke Hair and Makeup Artist
Kate Seaton Catering 0118 973 3777 www.kateseatoncatering.co.uk Fabulous Food for Great Occasions.
Berkshire Events 01344 779 167
www.berkshire-events.co.uk
Wedding & Event Specialists - Mobile Discos - Bands - Photobooth Hire - Fun Casino - Event Photography - Entertainers
The Flowerstalk 0118 988 6622 www.the-flowerstalk.co.uk Flowers for all Special Occasions.
Always Chauffeur Wedding & Prom Cars
0118 934 0585
www.alwayschauffeur.co.uk
Arrive in style on your perfect day and make it truly a day to remember.
360 Media Studio Photography 0118 9272435
www.360mediastudio.com
We add the fun to your event with our pop up photo studio, instant viewing and printing.
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At Tally Ho Stables we specialise in taking groups of all abilities for gentle rides and exciting hacks
through the beautiful Windsor Great Park.
The routes include the deer park, with its wide grassland trails, where you will see stunning
views of Windsor Castle.
Rides available Tuesday – Sunday
Evening rides through summer time
Individual rides, Groups or Private parties welcome (minimum age 12yrs old for party
bookings)
• Routes for every ability and skill level; • Fully insured and licensed with qualified
Ride Leaders; • Equipment (and horses!) provided; • Stunning forest and Deer Park surroundings; • Approved by the BHS (British Horse Society); • BET training courses and exams; • On site and fully stocked riding shop.
Riding And Hacking
Crouch Lane, Winkfield,
Berkshire, SL4 4RZ
Tel: 01344 893700
Freephone: 0800 590 048
www.tallyhostables.co.uk
“My friends organised a ride with Tally Ho as part of my hen do. The team was helpful and friendly right from the start - they coped with a group of real mixed abilities and made sure we all felt safe and had fun. The horses were lovely and Windsor Great Park is just an amazing place to ride - in fact I enjoyed it so much I've ended up as a regular customer.” N
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MagicLeigh's Children's Parties
Professional Magic Shows
For Ages 4-12
Jam-packed shows with prizes and
giveaways
Birthday Child becomes
Star of The Show
07591 540 483
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Berkshire Charity Reports 97% Increase in Reading Confidence Berkshire charity, ABC to Read, has released its annual statistics for 2013/2014, reporting a
remarkable 97% improvement in reading confidence with the primary school children it works with.
The charity also reports an outstanding 99% improvement in general self confidence and a 97%
improvement in children’s attitude towards reading. An impressive 99% of responses recorded that
the children who had benefited from an ABC to Read volunteer mentor showed improvement in
their overall achievement, 57% of whom showed significant improvement.
Importantly, the report also indicates that 98% of the children surveyed, whose communication with adults was
deemed to be an issue, demonstrated an improvement in this area.
The primary school children selected to work with an ABC to Read mentor are identified by the schools as those
children who are struggling with their reading and would benefit most from one-to-one support. Just over 50% of the
children that the charity surveyed are eligible for free school meals.
Marcia Rowlinson, ABC to Read Chief Operating and Development Officer, said: “This is the second consecutive year
of fantastic results and I am very thankful to our volunteer mentors who are key to the success of the youngsters they
work with.”
About ABC to Read
ABC to Read trains and supports volunteers in primary schools across Berkshire, helping hundreds of children each year to enjoy
reading and gain an essential skill for life. The charity has maintained around 100 volunteers working with 300 children each year to
improve their reading skills. The children are chosen by the schools as those in most need of reading support.
The volunteers are selected by the charity and are CRB checked, trained and supported.
ABC to Read is currently campaigning to increase awareness of its work in order to reach more
Berkshire children and is also looking for new schools to join the mentoring scheme.
For more information about training days or joining the scheme as a school, contact:
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