EIC 55.pdf - East Ilsley Parish Council

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Issue 55 

Autumn Edition 

Welcome to the Autumn Edition of The EIC. 

With the summer holidays over (what summer I hear you say) we can now look 

forward to Christmas and in this edition we are already publishing Christmas 

Events !!. 

Before that we do once again have the East Ilsley Firework Extravaganza taking place 

on 27 th October. 

Thanks to all who are involved with this event and to all who made the Sheep Fair 

Jubilee celebrations such a memorable occasion. You will see that Mike Spearing 

steps down as Chairman of the Sheep Fair Committee and we are indebted to him for 

his hard work in keeping this village event going for that past 6 years. Good luck and 

best wishes to Alan Harris for taking over this role - I am sure you know Mike will be a 

hard act to follow but I have no doubt you can do it. 

As usual you will be able to see a full colour version of this edition and previous 

editions of the EIC at http://www.ilsleys.net/eic_files/EIC_55_final.pdf or the East 

Ilsley Parish Council website www.eastilsley-pc.gov.uk 

The next edition of the EIC will be the Christmas edition copy date will be 12 th 

November 

Don’t forget you can use the EIC to pass on your Christmas messages to villagers 

and then contribute the money saved to a charity of your choice. If you would like to 

do this send your chosen words for publishing in the next edition. 

Happy reading 

Geoff Tooke 

Editor in Chief (EIC) 

Telephone: 01635 281397 

Email: geoffrey.tooke1@btopenworld.com 

Welcome 

We need your email address 

Vacancy for Community 

Governor 

Superfast Broadband 

Sheep Fair Committee News 

East Ilsley Halloween 

Fireworks 

The Ilsleys Primary School 

Ilsley Under Fives 

The Ilsley Evergreens 

Roman Catholic Churches 

St Mary’s Church Services 

From the Team Minister 

Downland Lunch Club 

Blewbury Brass Band 

Man’s Best Band 

East Ilsley 120 years ago 

East Ilsley History Society 

Royal British Legion 

The Crown & Horns 

Refurbishments 

Local Adverts 

Local Adverts 

Thames Valley Police 

Moonrakers 

Local Events 

Dorothy Irene Thomas 

Arthur Charles Edwards 

Celebrations 

Calender of Events 

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East Ilsley We Need your Email Address 

We are hoping to improve overall communication about all sorts of subjects the Parish Council 

becomes involved with. Including such things as, the dates of PC meetings, minutes of meetings, the 

effects of the new localism bill (including the creation of a village design statement), planning 

applications, police updates, social activities, volunteers needed etc. 

While statutory issues are always on the notice board, not everyone gets the chance to stop and read 

it, or check the village website. So we are hoping to create a “Village” email list that we can send 

relevant information to, dates of meetings etc. 

So if you would like to be kept informed drop your email address to the Parish Clerk 

eastilsleypc@gmail.com in the subject line put VILLAGE EMAIL LIST. 

We will then keep you on the list until you let us know you no longer want to receive updates, simply 

email the clerk asking to be removed. The more people who sign up the easier it will be to be kept 

informed so do please join up - your village needs you! 

Andrew Sharp - East Ilsley Parish Councilor 

The Ilsleys Primary school has a vacancy for a Community Governor. 

Community governors are appointed by the governing body to represent community interests. They 

can be individuals who 

• live or work in the community served by the school 

• are committed to the good governance and success of the school even though they do not 

work or live close to it. 

The definition of community governor is wide. People from a business or professional background 

and minor authority representatives can be appointed as community governors. 

If anyone would like more information on becoming a school governor and making a real contribution 

to our fantastic village school then feel free to contact either myself, Rich Fielding (Chair) 

richfielding@gmx.com or the Headteacher Kate House headteacher@ilsleys.w-berks.sch.uk or finally 

Governor Services at West Berkshire Council governors@westberks.gov.uk 

Tel:01635 519084 

More information on the role of a Governor can be found on the following link: 

http://www.westberks.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=21792 

East Ilsley Communicator – Issue 55 Page 2

East Ilsley Parish Council 

Dear Parishioner, 

SUPERFAST BROADBAND IN WEST BERKSHIRE- EAST ILSLEY 

We hope you will have all heard about Superfast Broadband whether from the flyer sent 

round by the Parish Council, articles in the local paper, national press or even the Prime 

Minister talking about its importance to the economic recovery of the UK. 

East Ilsleys’ Parishioners have truly embraced the future and registered in large numbers in 

the last few weeks, over 124 at the last count. But, we need more, to ensure East Ilsley and 

West Berkshire don’t get left in the slow lane and miss out on future developments that 

could affect young and old alike. So, if you haven’t registered yet – it only takes the two 

minutes to register on the site - please go and do it now! Equally, if there is more than one 

person with a distinct email address living at your house, please ask them to also register. 

The web address for registration is below. Remember, this is only a registration of interest it 

doesn’t commit you to anything. However, it might be the difference between our village 

getting Superfast Broadband and not getting it! So, go to the site below, click on the register 

button on the top menu and fill in the form, it’s very straightforward. 

http://www.superfastberkshire.org.uk/ 

There is also an interactive map on the site that, if you zoom right in to East Ilsley, will show 

you how many houses per postcode have registered. Ahead in our village at the moment 

are: Stanmore Road, The High Street and Abingdon Road. Where we need to get more 

registrations from are: Fidlers Lane, Cow Lane, The Gallops, The Square and Church Hill. 

So, if you have already registered, ask the neighbours if they have. While East Ilsley is 

doing well we’re a long way behind Kintbury that has nearly 400 registrations - the roll out of 

the service will almost certainly be linked to the levels of interest shown. 

If anyone has any questions or would like some help registering, please do contact me by 

email or phone, or speak to one of the Parish Council and we will try to help. 

Best Regards 

Andrew Sharp 

Digital Champion EIPC Member 

East Ilsley Parish Council 01635 281 191 andrew@geckocomms.co.uk 


Hello Villagers, 

The East Ilsley Sheep Fair Committee would like to thank all of you who turned up for 

the Sheep Fair and Jubilee celebrations. Although the weather was atrocious for the 

Sheep Fair, the turn out of villagers and visitors astounded even some of the old 

stalwarts of the committee, a very big thank you! 

Although a complete wash out outside, apart from the stocks, (big thanks to Pete and Barry for the 

entertainment) the inside was heaving in the marquee. Phil’s Bar was very busy and in the tea tent, the tea 

and cake were flying out. However, a special thanks to Kenny and team for staying out in the wet and 

stoically carrying on with the burgers and sausages, above and beyond the call of duty! We would also like 

to give a great big thank you for all of you who helped set up and take down the field as well as giving your 

time in all areas to help make the Sheep Fair the success it is. Without you, we could not do it on our own. 

Now for Sheep Fair 2013! Our Chairman since 2006 has been Mike Spearing and I think we all agree he 

has done an outstanding job during that time. Regrettably, due to work commitments, Mike has now 

resigned and will be sadly missed by us all although he has agreed to help on the day. We have already held 

a Committee Wash Up and going Forward meeting and I have now been elected as the new Chairman. 

Hope I can live up to the high standard Mike has set but with the help of the Committee I am sure we can 

produce a Sheep Fair matching and hopefully exceeding expectations. 

With new members on the committee from last year and this, bringing new ideas to the melting pot, together 

with us old timers we are looking at additional features for the 2013 Sheep Fair. More details of these later 

in the year. 

We always need help with the organising and build up to the day so if anyone would like to be involved or on 

the working parties on the day, we would love to hear from you, just contact me on the number below or 

email ahsafety@netscape.net. Even an hour on the day would be much appreciated. 

Bye for now and watch this space for more news from the Sheep Fair Committee in future EIC’s. 

Sheep Fair Donations 

Alan Harris 

07545 128961 Email: ahsafety@netscape.net 

I just wanted to share with everyone the donations that we were able to make this year as this information wasn’t 

available for the last issue of the EIC. All received £100 and as always I have received the kindest notes from 

beneficiaries. 

Evergreens 

Friends of the Ilsley's Primary School 

Ilsley Under 5's 

St Mary's Church 

Fireworks 

British Legion 

First Responders 

As you will have seen above I have stepped down as Chairman this year so want to take this opportunity to thank 

everyone and anyone who has supported the Fair in what ever way during my 6 years at the helm. It has been the 

most amazing experience in so many ways and been an absolute treat being able to contribute to the village in 

this way - its been my pleasure. I do need to say a special thank you to anyone that sat on the Committee over 

the last 6 years as without them the Fair wouldn’t be half the event it is today - big gorgeous thank. 

Lastly I would like to wish Alan Harris every success as the new Chairman going forward. 

Kir - Mik 


Useless Productions Presents: East Ilsley Halloween Fireworks 

27 th October 2012 - Venue Millenium Green, East Ilsley 

Once again Useless Productions are bringing our Firework Extravaganza to East Ilsley. As well as the bonfire 

and big, professional firework display, we will also have fun fair rides for the children together with food, drinks 

and mulled wine all at our very reasonable prices. 

We will also be holding a Guy Competition for up to 16 year olds with prizes for the winners. Categories are: 

Up to 7 year old 

7 – 11 year olds 

11 – 16 year old 

The Guys can then go on the bonfire or you can take them home for your own party. 

Gates opening at 6.00 pm so come along and enjoy the fun fair and have something to eat. Bonfire lit 7.00 pm 

after Guy Competition and fireworks to follow afterward. 

And then to finish the evening off – a Fancy Dress Halloween Party at the Swan Pub! Watch the Swan web and 

EIC update for more information. 

So come along for a night to remember! Look forward to seeing you all there. 

USELESS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS 

EAST ILSLEY FIREWORKS 

EXTRAVAGANZA 

27 TH OCTOBER 2012 

Millenium Green, East Ilsley 

Gates open at 6.00 pm 

Bonfire and Fireworks 7.00 pm 

Food and drink Fun Fair rides 

Guy competition for under 16 years 

Come along and enjoy the fun! 


The Ilsleys Primary School 

Where did the summer holidays go! Time has flown by and here we are 

again at the start of a new school year. We have been very lucky with the 

weather coming back to school and have been able to get outside. We 

welcome all our new children to the school and they have certainly added an air of excitement 

to the school. They looked so smart on their first day and are already getting to be very much a part of the 

school community. You forget how young they are when they first start. You will probably see them playing out 

on the bikes in the front part of the school. The topics for this term are places people go, how the brain works 

and space in KS2. Already, the children have been telling me what they want to get better at this year and we 

will certainly be helping them achieve this. Christmas is the next big event on our calendar dare I mention it! 

Mrs Pearce is organising a Crib and Carol service at the church and we will be holding our own celebration in 

the form of a Christmas production. There are certainly some budding stars amongst the new children. Please 

feel free to come to any events we hold including anything the FIPS committee arrange. It is really important 

we get as much support as we can from the village as the school is very much part of the community. 

Kate House 

It's been a busy summer for the group. Each week throughout the school summer holidays the group have met up 

at our local village parks, East Ilsley, West Ilsley and Compton. Each week we had a great attendance especially 

if the sun was shinning! Our families seem to really enjoy the group meeting each week even through the school 

holidays, giving families at least one activity to do each week, giving the children time to play and meet their 

friends and mums to catch up and socialise. 

Now the new term has begun again we are back to our usual routine of meeting each week in the hall. 

Ilsley Under 5's is a well established parent and carer playgroup which in partnership with Surestart provides a 

great place to play in a friendly safe atmosphere and fun environment. We meet every week, most weeks of the 

year, in West Ilsley village hall between 10am and 11.30am. The children have a snack and drink half way 

through the session, with tea and coffee available for mums dads and carers. Every week we offer a new activity 

table; painting, drawing, play dough etc, not forgetting the regular toys that are available and suit all ages of 

toddler or baby. And we finish the session with a group sing along. 

If you are planning a party or event remember the small tables and chairs as well as our toys are available for hire 

throughout the year for a donation of £10. Please call myself for more details. 

Kate Storrar Tele: 01635 281132 


THE ILSLEY EVERGREENS 

The next few coach outings are as follows:- 

.Our seaside trip to Poole on the 19 th July proved to be a really enjoyable day out. The 

weather proved to be better than expected. Members were able to appreciate the 

lovely scenic views that are a feature of this beautiful area. We were again fortunate on 

our August 22 nd outing to Ringwood’s Wednesday Market. The Market has been held in 

the town for many years and gives an opportunity to purchase items of local produce, as 

well as general wares. We moved on from Ringwood to end our day at the nearby 

picturesque coastal town of Lymington. 

Thursday, 20 th September - Bournemouth 

Thursday, 18 th October - Stratford-on-Avon 

Thursday, 22 nd November - Cardiff 

Any non-member, wishing to join us on one or more of the trips, is very welcome.. Please check with Mrs. Julia 

Rockall on 281597 if spare seats are available. 

Preparations are already in hand for our Annual Bazaar to be held in West Ilsley Village Hall on Saturday, 24 th 

November at 2pm. This is one of our main fund raising events and we would like a good crowd there to support us. 

Any contributions to the stalls or the tombola would be very welcome. Please contact:- 

East Ilsley - Patricia Burnett - 39, Churchside - Telephone 281 131 

West Ilsley - Julia Rockall - 1, Rowles Paddock - Telephone 281 597 

Compton - Mary Studart - 33, Burrell Road - Telephone 578 454 

Thank you in advance for your support. 

Jim Hughes Secretary Tel. 01235 834487 

The Ilsley Evergreens 

Christmas Bazaar 

On Saturday, 24th November 

At 2.00pm 

West Ilsley Village Hall 

Raffle Tombola Cakes/Preserves 

Nearly New Gift Stall Toys & Books 

Refreshments 

Please come and support your local Retirement Club 


East Ilsley 

St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church 

Stanmore Road 

East Ilsley 

Newbury 

Berkshire 

Roman Catholic Churches 

Mass time : Sunday 11:15 am 

Parish Priest : Fr. Andrew Burnham 

Tele. 01235835038 Email. Andrew.burnham@ordinariate.org.uk 

Alternative emergency priest : Fr.Paul King 

Tele 01865 437066 mobile 07866 013253 Email. paulking@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk 

East Hendred 

St Mary’s Catholic Church 

St Mary's Road 

East Hendred 

Wantage 

Oxfordshire 

OX12 8LF Mass times : Sunday 09:30 am - Wednesday 12:15 pm 

Priest in charge: Fr. Andrew Burnham. Contact details 

St Mary’s Church 

Services 

30 th September Harvest Songs of Praise 6:00pm 

7 th October Holy Communion 9:30am 

21 st October Morning Prayer 11:00am 

4 th November Holy Communion 9:30pm 

18 th November Morning Prayer 11:00am 

For your Diary 

15 th December Carols by Candlelight 6:00pm 

23 rd December Crib and Carol Service 11:00am 

Harvest Songs of Praise 

Sunday 30 

3030kkkk 

th September at 6:00pm 

If you have a favourite hymn that you would like 

sung at this service then please let 

Helen Pearce know by 23 rd September 

01635 281570 


From the Team Minister for Compton & East Ilsley: The Rev’d Martin Cawte 

By the time you are reading this Jill, Lizzie and I will have said our farewells to Compton and East Ilsley, as we move 

to Lambourn where I will take up the post of Priest in Charge of Eastbury, East Garston and Lambourn. We have had 

nearly six very happy years here and have much to be grateful for, for many kind and lovely people it has been a 

privilege to be amongst and serve. As we have given thanks for the harvest, even though yields are down because of 

the inclement weather, we turn our minds towards toward celebrating the season of the Kingdom. 

The Kingdom of God is eternally here but not yet here. In this world all Christians are citizens of the Kingdom of God 

but also citizens of the earthly realms in which they continue to live. The Bible makes it clear that Christians have 

nothing to fear from good governance here on earth and that they should play their full part in ensuring that the 

secular world does not go off, by being salt and light in the world. It is vitally important that the Christian voice should 

be heard in the counsels of government, particularly in a world which at times seems to be doing its best to cut free 

from its moorings and the framework of common understanding which has given us, in this land at least, relatively 

good governance for a thousand years. However the glories of this world are nothing in comparison with the 

splendour of heaven. This is not pie in the sky when we die, we are called to bring in the Kingdom of God wherever 

we are and to work to make this land better resemble God’s kingdom. Secure in the knowledge of our future we can 

afford to take risks for the Kingdom in this present realm as we take the lead in helping this world to reform itself in 

Godly ways. 

Building a culture of gracious invitation is perhaps the Church’s most urgent task. Everyone should feel welcome in 

their Parish church whether or not they feel confident in expressing any faith. It is essential that everyone who is 

working for good feels able to draw upon the spiritual resources available in and through our churches. Faith grows 

as it is practised; few of us feel confident about relying on the promises of God until we have some experience of 

having done so. The key message I would like to leave with Compilations and Communicator readers is that you are 

welcome at your parish church whoever you are, whether you have much faith, little faith or none. There you will find 

others just like you. As the hymn puts it “We are pilgrims on a journey, fellow travellers on the road; we are here to 

help each other walk the mile and share the load.” 

Martin Cawtete 

The Downland Lunch Club 

The Downland Lunch takes place on the last Friday of the month in Compton Village Hall at 12.30p.m. 

A two course, freshly cooked meal is served followed by tea or coffee and a raffle. 

Cost £3.00 

Please come and join us, new members always welcome. 

Transport can be arranged. 

To find out more, please call 01635 578394 

Blewbury Brass Band 

Blewbury band has been very busy in the last 12 months, playing at village fetes, supporting school PTA fundraising 

events and hosting a concert with the local primary school brass groups. 

The new brass band year starts in September and we now have a learner band open to those who have some 

brass experience. For complete beginners we can also provide professional tuition to get you started, which leads 

into playing with the learner band - you don't even need to be able to read music. 

So if you just fancy having a go at music, or want to return after a break, we'd love to hear from you. It won't be long 

before we're playing carols and you could be a part of it! 

For further details please contact Jolyon Tidmarsh on 07979 031273 and oxtid2@hotmail.com 


Man’s Best Friend!!!? (On seeing a dog walker one very rainy morning.) 

Up in the morning to more heavy rain 

Still, need to walk my dog again. 

It’s just something you have got to do, 

Because dogs need a walk to have a poo. 

I love my dog, I REALLY do 

The walks the smells and all that poo. 

Today the weather is really good to see, 

After walking the dog, let’s book a tee, 

A relaxing game of golf for you and me. 

But wait, can’t leave the dog for all those hours, 

That game of golf was nearly ours. 



I know my dog thinks that I’m a clown 

Who gives him treat for just sitting down. 

Yes, he must think I am really thick 

For giving him a bone for catching a stick 



This morning I woke to a terrible smell, 

And I knew right away the dog’s not well. 

So it is clear up the mess then off to the vet 

Where a small jab and a large bill is all we will get. 



But now the time has come, it’s nearly the end, 

To say goodbye to my doggy friend 

I can’t let him suffer in pain you see, 

That’s only good enough for you and me. 

I miss my dog I REALLY do 


Now lets get real, I’ve not gone soft, 

I brought my gun down from the loft. 

The walks the smells and all that poo 

I knew exactly what I had to do. 

I loved my dog, I REALLY did, 

But the daft brute should have run and hid! 

Eric Alsop 


East Ilsley 120 years ago (extracts from Newbury Weekly News) 

As there was again not much news in September and October1912 so I have extracted some from further back 

8 th September 1892 

PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY SEPT. 2 nd James Bartholomew, of East Ilsley was charged with using obscene 

language towards P.C. Miles on August 26 th . fined 9s. 6d. and 10s. 6d. costs or 14 days imprisonment. The money 

was paid. 

15 th September 1892 

MUSICAL – At the recent examination, held at the London College of Music, Miss K. Y. Marriott gained the 

diploma of associate. She has the distinction of being one of the youngest associates of the college. 

22 nd September 1892 

SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT. – On Monday September 12 th , the children attending St Mary’s Church Sunday 

School had their annual summer feast in the rectory meadow. In addition to an excellent tea, there were various 

amusements. 

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES were held on Sunday, at the Baptist chapel, East Ilsley. The chapel was 

very prettily decorated with flowers, fruit, &c. previous to the evening service the brass band assembled in the 

open air and creditably played selections of sacred music. There was a large congregation in the evening when 

Mr. Bond, of Reading, preached. 

THE EAST ILSLEY CRICKET CLUB brought their season to a close on Saturday, when the Married and Single 

played their return match, and like the first game the bachelors had to put up with defeat by 26 runs. The married 

batted first and ran up a respectable score of 87, Pickard and Ward getting the majority. The single scored 61, 

Hibbert and Baker scoring 21 and 14 not out. The feature of the game was the bowling of the old veteran G. 

Matthews, (being 64 years of age), who captured 8 wickets at small cost. Only one innings each was played owing 

to the cold weather, the married only batted 8 men. During the season the Club had played 10 matches, 6 have 

been won and 4 lost. The bat kindly presented by Dr. Main has been won by H. A. Pickard with an average of 

19.64 for 14 completed innings, H.V. Lowe being second with 16.60. A ball given by Mr. H.V. Lowe for those taking 

the most wickets has been gained by F.W. Strong with 36 wickets. Pickard coming next with 31, and H.V. Lowe 30 

respectively. 

20 th October 1892 

LOCAL BANKRUPTCY – Re GEORGE CHARLTON of Streatley, Berks, farm bailiff, late of East Ilsley, Berks, 

innkeeper.- The first meeting of the creditors was held at the office of the Official Receiver, Oxford, on Friday, the 

14 th inst., for the purpose of receiving a report by the Official Receiver upon the position of the estate. The debtor 

has been adjudged bankrupt and an order for summary administration has been made by the court. The public 

examination of the debtor is fixed for Thursday, the 17 th prox., at the County Hall Oxford. The summary of debtor’s 

statement of affairs discloses liabilities amounting to £223 1s., and assets nil. The debtor alleges the causes of his 

failure to be:- Want of capital, losses by death of cattle, and bad seasons. Official Receiver’s observations:- “The 

Receiving Order was made on debtor’s own petition. The debtor who is 34 years old tells me he was born at 

Beenham, near Reading, and that for the first 30 years of his life he lived there, helping his father,, a farmer and 

innkeeper, during his life, and managing for his mother afterwards. On leaving Beenham he repaid £300 which he 

had borrowed. He then went to Colnbrook, in Middlesex, to East Ilsley, and to other places until May 1891, when 

he settled at Streatley as a farm bailiff. He never kept any books or banking account, and, as appears above, he 

says he has literally no estate, his wife and seven children using her sister’s furniture in his small cottage. When at 

Beenham, on his own account, he had some money, but he lost many cattle from 1881 to 1885, and was unlucky 

with his farm. A brother-in-law found him the fees for filing this petition. Two small creditors had obtained 

judgements in the County Court, but had not issued execution. Of his two large debts the one was contracted in 

1888 for rent, and the other in 1891 for beer (he then kept an Inn). His deficiency account shows bad debts, £4 

18s. 7d., one year’s household expenses, £54 6s. ; and losses by death of cattle and bad seasons (no date being 

given), £210 12s. 5d.; against these, besides the deficiency above of £233 1s., credit is given for £46 16s. for his 

last year’s earnings. This seems a hopeless case for the creditors.” 

Eric Saxton 


EAST ILSLEY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY 

invite you to their 

Open Day 

on Saturday 6 th October 2012 

from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm 

at The Ilsley’s School, East Ilsley 

Horse Racing in East Ilsley 

We wish to make this the subject of a major research project in the 

foreseeable future, and invite anyone with any knowledge, 

experience, photographs, etc., on the subject to come along and 

share them with us on this day.. 

Also, all the Society’s considerable resources and research material will be on 

display or available for examination 

* 

Members with specialised local knowledge will be on hand to help. 

* 

Our published research will be available for purchase 

Come along and explore your East Ilsley ancestry 

for further details please contact: 

east.ilsley@btinternet.com or 01635 281308 

or visit our website www.east.ilsley.btinternet.co.uk 


The Royal British Legion (RBL) – news from your local branch August 

2012 – Compton, Isleys & Norreys Branch 

Thanks to all our readers who had a go at our golf chipping game at the Compton Fete on 7 th July. It wasn’t 

much easier than our usual egg throwing game but altogether less messy! The Branch collected £41 during the 

course of what became a wet afternoon. 

The Branch is to hold its annual lunch at the Compton Swan on Friday 21 st September. We have this year as 

guest speaker a representative from 11 EOD Regiment Didcot who joined the army as a boy soldier, worked his 

way through the ranks to become a Regimental Sergeant Major and is now commissioned as a Captain. You do 

not have to be a member of the RBL to attend this event with your partner. The cost will be £15 per head for a 

two course lunch with choice of menu and table wine. If you would like to attend this event raises money for the 

Poppy Appeal please contact one of those undersigned. 

This year’s Remembrance Parade and Service will take place in Hampstead Norreys on Sunday 11th 

November. Please come and support us. Those wishing to parade should be at the White Hart car park by 

1030hrs. We are expecting a good turnout in this special year of Jubilee and Olympics 

Finally, may we renew our call for new members? You do not have to be an old stager or have been a serving 

member of our armed forces but just be a believer in the RBL cause – young applicants are particularly welcome 

and the annual membership fee presently stands at £13. If you are interested in joining please use the points of 

contact below - we look forward to hearing from you 

David Norbury 01635 578531 davidnorbury@btinternet.com 

Alex Lister 

01635 281343 alexplister@btinternet.com 


The Crown & Horns Refurbishments 

Many of you will have seen the builders and interior designers move into the Crown & Horns and started work on 

the refurbishments. 

Punch Taverns, which owns the Crown and Horns have provided me with the following statement on their plans 

to greatly improve the image of pub : 

“The Crown and Horns closed on Tuesday 28 th August and will remain closed for 12 

weeks whilst major refurbishment work is carried out. 

A joint investment of £500,000 will give the pub a new lease of life, with full internal and 

external decoration throughout. The pub will be updated with new furniture and fittings 

whilst retaining the traditional character and charm of the 17 th century coaching house. 

The letting rooms will also be given a makeover, each with an individual, bespoke 

theme using pictures from the local area. 

We intend to reposition the pub as a destination for premium good quality food and 

drink. 

There will also be a new licensee at the pub who is an exceptional operator.” 

Punch Taverns 


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Multifunction 12 metre Chasing Rope Light, 240V. 

Extension cable 110 and 240 Volt, 16 Amp, 20 and 25 metre lengths. 

All donations received for the equipment hiring will go too either Sheep Fair and/or Bonfire committee funds. 

Contact Keith Pentecost Tel: 07985-797333 & 01635-281389 (East Ilsley) www.klp-electrical.co.uk 

The Village Gardener 

Phil Rogers has been an East Ilsley resident for many years and has decided to develop 

his gardening business. In his own words, he is ‘a handsome and friendly fellow’ with a 

good sense of humour! 

Phil offers a range of services, which include: 

Hedge cutting 

Weeding 

Grass cutting 

Pruning 

Holiday service – watering and tidying while you are away 

A friendly and reliable service 

No job too small, give Phil a call! 

Call: Phil Rogers 01635 281732 or 07789 738799 


L H GOODWIN - PROFESSIONAL 

PAINTING AND DECORATING 

FRIENDLY HONEST, RELIABLE SERVICE 

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE, 

FREE QUOTES AND ADVICE 

TEL..07789873483 

MEGAN RICHARDS BA HONS (Music) LGSM PGCE PPTC (Dist) 

PIANO TEACHER TEL 01635 578359 

AURAL AND THEORY 

COMPTON 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF 

EUROPEAN PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION UK 


Here is the latest update for the Downlands neighbourhood from Neighbourhood Officer PC Matthew Allen. 

The latest crime statistics can be found by visiting www.police.uk. This website provides you with helpful 

information about crime and policing in your area. Enter your postcode, town, village or street into the search 

box, and get instant access to street-level crime maps and data, as well as details of the neighbourhood police 

team and ‘Have Your Say Events’. The level of crime and anti-social behaviour in the area remains below 

average compared with the rest of England and Wales. Crime in your neighbourhood for the months of April to 

July 2012 as opposed to the same period in 2011 is down 15% in total, with burglaries to houses down from 

twelve in 2011 to two in 2012. 

Darren Chambers, a 28 year old male from Brimpton has been found guilty of assault at West Berkshire 

Magistrates Court following an incident on 4 th August in Eling. He received a 12 month conditional discharge 

and was fined £185. Jack Baker a 19 year old male from Compton has been bailed to West Berkshire 

Magistrates Court on 12 th September following an incident on 16 th June in East Ilsley where a man was 

assaulted. 

Currently there are no neighbourhood priorities. If however you do have some concerns about crime or 

disorder in the Downlands neighbourhood please email me at the address below or call me on the non 

emergency number for Thames Valley Police, 101. 

The mobile police station is coming to a street near you. On Saturday 8 th September the police station will be 

on Broad Street, East Ilsley between 1000and 1030am, Main Street, West Ilsley between 1040 and 1110am, 

outside Farnborough Church between 1120 and 1150am, outside Chaddleworth village school between 1200 

and 1230pm, in Brightwalton village hall car park between 1240 and 1.10pm and in Leckhampstead village hall 

car park between 1.20 and 1.50pm. On Saturday 29 th September it will be parked in The Westons, Beedon, 

outside the primary school between 1.10 and 1.30pm and outside Peasemore village hall between 1.40 and 

2.10pm. You can meet your local police team and discuss any issues with us you may have. 

Please make sure you report all suspicious activity and any instances of crime to Thames Valley Police so we 

can deal accordingly. Too often I am receiving calls from your parish councilors of incidents that should be 

reported to the police and too much time has passed by to be able to deal effectively. 

Community Messaging is a free service provides information to subscribers about crime and police activity in 

their area via phone or email. It also includes information on what we and our partner services are doing to 

bring offenders to justice or combat anti-social behaviour, and information on opportunities for local residents to 

raise concerns with their local policing teams. More information can be obtained via our website, and you can 

sign up here: 

http://www.tvpcommunitymessaging.org/rmwebportal/startup.aspx 

You can keep up to date with news from the Downlands Neighbourhood Police Team and find out about 

forthcoming meetings, crime statistics and how to contact your neighbourhood officers by visiting the Thames 

Valley Police website at www.thamesvalley.police.uk and following the links for Neighbourhood Policing 


Harp Guitar Mandola Fiddle Vocals Bodhran Whistles Keyboard 

Celtic traditional and contemporary songs and tunes. Music 

from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales. “...mesmerising 

harp...wonderful gentle harmonies....an uplifting journey.” 

(BBC). 

St Mary’s Church Aldworth 

RG8 9SB 

Sat 13 th Oct, 7.30pm 

£10.00 Tickets/enquiries: 01491 874399 

Michael@soamesonline.com 

To see more of the band go to www.moonrakers.net 


Autumn Gift Fair 

In Aid of 

Newbury Riding for the Disabled 

Thursday September 27th 2010 

9.30am to 3.30pm 

40 Fantastic Stalls 

Free Prize Draw 

Refreshments served all day 

Entry £5.0 (children free) 

at 

Hillfields Farm, Park Wall Lane, 

Lower Basildon Berks RG 8 9PE 

By kind permission of 

Mr and Mrs Nigel Steljes 

Reg Charity No. 1121113 

The Alzheimer’s Society West Berkshire 

22 September 2012, 2pm The Alzheimer’s Society West Berkshire invites you to join their Memory Walk 2012 at 

The Discovery Centre in Thatcham to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society (www.memorywalk.org.uk). Come 

and enjoy a walk around the lake at The Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, off Lower Way, Thatcham, West 

Berkshire, RG19 3FU on 22 September 2012 at 2pm. For more information contact Margaret Gould on 01635 

500870 or e-mail Margaret.Gould@alzheimers.org.uk 

Aldworth Event 

We would be delighted if you wished to join us at Aldworth on . 

Saturday 24 th November – Aldworth Saturday Market’s “Bazaar & Turkey Tasting” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

in village hall. Free entry, tastings and mulled wine. R.N.L.I. and many other stalls. Father 

Christmas will visit. Details from Kathy Neville 01635 578090 


Dorothy Irene Thomas 1917 – 2012 

Dorothy Irene Thomas was born in Sutton Coldfield on 13 th May 1917. 

The eldest and only girl of five children of William George Tuson a Police 

Constable and his wife Francis Measures. The family moved to East Ilsley in the 

early 1920’s. Her brothers Horace, Bill and Charlie predeceased her and the only 

surviving brother lives in Peterborough. 

Dorothy went to school in East Ilsley and in 1939 married Bert Woodage and they had their only child Graham in 

1944. Bert worked for the Wilson Family as a farm manager. After Bert died in 1966 Dorothy began to work for 

the Jeffs family for many years having a major hand in the upbringing of Dan, Alexander and Ben only leaving 

upon retirement, though she had a special place of affection in the family and a permanent seat at the annual 

carol singing get together in the Jeff’s candlelit front room. 

Dorothy married John Thomas in 1971 gaining 2 stepdaughters Marylyn and Murial. They lived in Chilton until 

1981 when they made their final move to Thatcham. John died in 1987 leaving Dorothy a widow once more. 

Never one to be idle Dorothy became a stalwart of Age Concern Charity Shop only retiring when her arthritis 

prevented her from getting about. 

Graham her only son died of cancer at the very early age of 57 in March 2002, leaving Pat also a widow. 

Dorothy entered hospital in February this year following a nasty fall and was discharged to the Argyles Nursing 

Home in Newbury where she was looked after well. Her death on 11 th August leaves one grandson Nick, one 

great granddaughter Sophia and 5 stepchildren and 6 step great grandchildren. 

Dorothy always wanted to return to East Ilsley and is now at peace in St Mary’s Churchyard. 

Patricia Woodage 

Arthur Charles Edwards 1940 – 2012 

On 7 th September Arthur, aged 72, passed away at West Berkshire Community Hospital 

after a long illness. 

Arthur was born in East Ilsley and for many years lived at Church Side. 

Much loved husband of Margaret and father of Dean, Arthur’s funeral service took place 

at St Mary’s Church on 13 th September. 

Margaret would like to thank all those who attended the service, and for the kindness she has received from 

friends and family. 

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families and friends of Dorothy and Arthur 


Celebrations 

Belated Congratulations Val & Tog Weight on their 50th Wedding 

Anniversary on August 4th 

Special birthday celebrations for : 

Chris Fielding, Vanessa Chapman-White & Kate House who all celebrate a birthday with 

a ‘0’ in it !!!! 

and an extra special birthday celebration for Jean Wells 

Very best wishes to all of you and to anyone else who is celebrating a special event 

As always thanks to Peter (Site Manager/Mole/Undercover agent) for keeping me informed about what’s 

happening in the village 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

Date What Where Page/s 

20 th September Evergreens Trip Bournemouth 7 

21 st September Royal British Legion Annual Lunch Compton Swan 13 

30th 

September Harvest Songs of Praise St Mary’s Church 8 

27 th September Autumn Gift Fair in Aid of Newbury Riding for the Disabled Hillfields Farm 19 

6 th October History Society Open Day The Ilsleys School 12 

13 th October Moonrakers St Marys Church Aldworth 18 

18 th October Evergreens Trip Stratford-on-Avon 7 

27 th October East Ilsley Firework Extravaganza Millenium Green 5 

22 nd November Evergreens Trip Cardiff 7 

24 th November Evergreens Christmas Bazaar West Ilsley Village Hall 7 

Copy Date for next Edition of The EIC 12 th November 

EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER - Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of the EIC, the Editor cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. Any personal views 

expressed in the EIC are the writers' own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor 


Contacts: 

East Ilsley Parish Council 

Cllr. Gordon Allsop Chairman / Traffic Working Group - tele : 07973 379 242 email : Gordon.Allsop@gmail.com 

Dr. Sarah Marshman 

Parish Clerk - tele : 07570 040 023 email : eastilsleypc@gmail.com 

Cllr. Roger Hick Village Design Statement Group - tele: 07768 286 667 email : Roger.Hick@rhd.co.uk 

Cllr. Barbara Studart 

Rights of Way Liaison - tele : 07748 664 582 email : Studart.Barbara@googlemail.com 

Cllr. John Clarke Village Design Statement Group email : John.nh@btinternet.com 

Cllr. Andrew Sharp Traffic Working Group - tele: 07778 800 024 email : Andrew@geckocomms.co.uk 

Cllr. Barry Gatrell 

Village Pond 

Hospital & GP Surgeries 

West Berkshire Community Hospital 01635 273300 

Royal Berkshire Hospital 0118 3225111 

Radcliffe Infirmary 01865 311188 

John Radcliffe 01865 741166 

Downland Practice Chievely 01635 248251 

Police 

Thames Valley Police 01865 841148 

Non Emergency 101 

Ctime Stoppers 0800 555111 

Schools 

The Ilsleys Primary School 01635 281225 

Ilsley Under Fives 01635 281327 

The Downs Comprehensive School 01635 27000 

Utilities 

British Telecommunications Faults 151 General 0118 957 5877 

Southern Water Emergency 0845 7708090 

Thames Water Emergency 0845 9200800 

West Berkshire Citizens Advice Bureau 

Advice line 0844 77 99 80 

AdviceGuide www.adviceguide.org.uk

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