The Yateley Online Magazine - April 2015

1 The Yateley Magazine | April 2015



A NOTE FROM THE EDITORHello and welcome to the April issue of the Yateley Online Magazine

This month we have an issue just packed with feel good stories from local Yateley residents and local businesses to kick start your spring We start off with a story from Square One and their unrelenting support of the Scottyrsquos Little Soldiers project by providing support for their summer of rugby this year In an in depth interview with Gurkanwal Dhillon we see how local youth homeless charity Step By Step helps homeless youngsters in our area

We take a trip into literature with a story from Colin Ive from his book of heroic fire-fighter

stories We also take a look at the traditions of Easter what it means to different cultures and how they celebrate An interview with ex-sixth form student Kirsty Pitkin will give you an insight into how she set up her own business in event amplification what it means and why there is a huge demand for the service

After being named the nicest area to live in some residents of Heart have something to say about the local plan and how it can be made better by local efforts and support We also bring you updates from the Yateley District Gardening Society on their next meeting and Hart Volunteers quest for mentors for the student at Yateley School helping support them through their GCSE study

Our student journalist reviews popular vholiday spot Lille for our student journalist spotlight while our recipe of the month will have your taste buds tingling and your mouth watering

As always if you have a story to share or a comment to make please let us know

Get involved in the conversation YateleyMagazine


7 Yateley Fire Station - How It All Began

Along with his many contributions and achievements within the Yateley volunteering community including becoming head of the Yateley Sports CIC organising Gig on the Green and so much more Colin Ive also served our town as a dedicated firefighter for many years In an expert from his book lsquoI Knew Yoursquod Comersquo tells the story of how the Yateley fire station all started

12 Square One Supports Scottyrsquos Tigers

Square One the physiotherapy and sports injury clinic that recently opened in Odiham are delighted to be supporting military charity Scottyrsquos Little Soldiers and dedicated rugby team Scottyrsquos Tigers for an exciting summer of rugby

16 What Is An Event Amplifier Many of the jobs our school pupils will do when they go out into the world of work donrsquot exist yet In this interview former Yateley Sixth Form student Kirsty Pitkin discusses her job as an event amplifier ndash a role that she created in response to an emerging need in the digital space

21 Easter Traditions

With Easter just around the corner itrsquos not surprising that wersquore starting to stock up on Easter eggs and plan our grand Sunday lunch But what are other families around the world doing in preparations

April 2015


28 Step By Step To A Brighter Future

Step By Step is a local charity that has dedicated their time to helping young people and those facing adversity They specialise in helping children between the ages of 11 and 25 in a multitude of ways and this month The Yateley Magazine paid them a visit to see first hand the good that they can do

35 Hart Volunteers

For the past few years Hart Volunteers have been working tirelessly to connect businesses clubs and societies in need of volunteer help with those who can support their cause But this month they have a plea for you

36 We Love Hart

Local community interest group We Heart Hart have been hard at work the past few months to make local people aware of the issues our local plan represents and how they can make a genuine difference to the area they live in

38 Berkshire Tai Chi

40 Student Journalist

43 Student Journalist Whatrsquos On Directory amp Courses in Yateley

April 2015



Along with his many contributions and achievements within the Yateley volunteering community including becoming head of the Yateley Sports CIC organising Gig on the Green and so much more Colin Ive also served our town as a dedicated firefighter for many years In this expert from his book lsquoI Knew Yoursquod Comersquo tells the story of how the Yateley fire station all started


In December 1966 the Yateley Ratepayers and Residents Association made their first bid in a campaign to have a fire station built in Yateley due to the rapidly growing community An extensive review of the fire cover for the area was conducted resulting in the Chief Fire Officer of Hampshire reporting that there was nothing at that time to justify altering the existing arrangements for the area There was however recognition given to the likelihood of continued growth in the area and that the situation would have to be monitored

During the 1970rsquos the area of Yateley and its neighbouring village of Blackwater became the fastest growing area in the UK as substantially more and more housing estates were built and people moved out of South and West London in search of the lower cost housing the area had to offer At the same time the completion of the M3 motorway made travel so much easier in the tri-county areas of South West Surrey South Berkshire and North Hampshire As the population continued to grow so came with it an increase in fires and incidents requiring the services of the fire brigade In Yateley several significant house fires occurred during the seventies

During the period from the closure of World War II auxiliary fire stations the Yateley station was located in a building adjacent to the White Lion pub (now its car park) and the opening of Yateley Fire Station in 1982 the fire cover for the our area was provided by Hartley Wintney Crowthorne and Camberley Fire Stations Many residents saw this as no longer adequate to meet the needs of the newly developed area Eventually following continued demands and the biggest fire in memory when the parish church of St Peters was burnt down by an arsonist on May 5th 1979 that same year Hampshire County Council agreed that a fire station would be built and staffed by retained firefighters

There are two kinds of firefighter A wholetime firefighter who is located


on busy fire stations and attends there for 42 hours a week on a shift pattern basis During this time they train eat rest and sleep on the station ready for calls A retained firefighter is located on a station with just a few hundred calls a year often a great deal less and lives close by They have a fulltime job in some other capacity and dedicate many hours a week to be available to respond and attend emergency incidents

Often if able to respond from their normal place or work this availability can exceed 150 hours per week They are alerted to an emergency by the pagers they carry Emergencies which could and often did occur at the most inconvenient time and interrupt all types of human functions Alerted by their pagers they drop everything and respond within a few minutes to the fire station Here instructions on the location and type of incident await them on a teleprinter

Retained firefighters are the first line of fire and rescue response for their community and after a great deal of training become qualified in fire and rescue duties Although seldom realised by the general public retained firefighters solely staff over 55 of all fire stations in the British Isles which in turn represents 95 of its land mass They also jointly staff with their wholetime colleagues pumps at a great many other stationsIn early 1980 recruitment began in Yateley Advertisements and a recruitment caravan were set up in the shopping area of the town where more information was supplied and people were encouraged to apply Following acceptance of the initial application interviews were then held at Fleet fire station It was at these interviews that I first met Danny Randall He would become a good friend and subsequently my right hand man for many years before succeeding me as the Officer in Charge A post that he still holds today

All of those selected had their own motives for applying My own journey to the recruitment door began several years before when visiting Mildenhall fire station in Suffolk My wife Brenda had family in Mildenhall and three of her uncles were retained firefighters there Theirs was a lively busy station and I was intrigued by the characters I met On hearing their pagers they underwent a transformation from relaxed family men to focussed dedicated professionals

With encouragement from Brenda I applied and was fortunate enough to be selected One of 15 men who met for the first time on August 3rd 1980 to begin their long training and become qualified firefighters Once this was achieved we were to be based at the then yet to be built Yateley Fire Station located to the rear of the Royal Oak public house in


Reading Road Yateley

During two long years of training we learnt about use of equipment how to fight fire and perform rescues from a range of scenarios though often focussed upon extraction techniques for cutting victims from car crashes or Road Traffic Accidents (RTArsquos) as they were then referred to A selection of us passed the HGV qualification to drive the fire engine Most of these men then went on to the advanced training enabling them to drive lsquounder blue lightsrsquo that is to drive to an incident with blue lights flashing and sirens wailing In addition they undertook extra training in pump operation as at an incident the driver takes responsibility for delivering the water to the hose

All of us became qualified Breathing Apparatus (BA) wearers following an intense and personally demanding course in the stifling heat and smoke filled rooms and rat runs which were concrete pipes with a diameter of just over a shoulders width or so it seemed which all had to be successfully negotiated in order to achieve the qualification We learned as much about ourselves as we did about the equipment and techniques for its use

During our training time we learnt a great deal about working as a team in all the tasks we undertook All of those who made it successfully through these years of training owe a personal debt of gratitude to Alan Albury He was a wholetime firefighter of Sub Officer rank He taught us so much not just from textbooks but also from his own personal experiences of many years as a firefighter He ensured we were good enough to satisfy the inspections and drills by senior officers but also the demands and expectations of our community Then finally the station was built and became operational ldquoOn the runrdquo in August of 1982

In the first 25 years of operations these firefighters and those who followed responded to over 7000 emergency calls ranging from serious fires both within the community and outside notably the most famous being the Windsor Castle fire to performing rescues and special services at aircraft incidents RTArsquos floods chemical spills etc

A total of 43 firefighters had been fortunate enough to serve their local community in this way during those 25 years I say fortunate because for the majority of these years there was a long waiting list of applicants eager to join But once qualified a firefighter would often serve for many years and so recruitment as a necessity had at that time been low Right now however in April 2015 there are vacancies at the Yateley


Fire Station and anyone interested should contact Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service There is little doubt in my mind that the reason for the waiting list we had at Yateley was the high profile we continually gave the station We promoted it regularly via local and on occasions national media so that our community knew who we were and never forgot we existed

Prior to my relating in further editions of the Yateley Magazine the true stories from my years at Yateley I hope the following will be of interest to the reader This is a report and comment of a fire which took place in Cricket Hill Yateley in 1904 It has been copied from the June 1904 edition of the Yateley Parish Magazine and held as a reference by the Yateley Society It is the earliest record of a fire occurring in Yateley that I have been able to find and reflects well even then the demand by the local population for improvements to their firefighting protection A demand that after many years and considerable increase in the population resulted in the opening of Yateley Fire Station

Fire at Bournersquos Lodge

The fire at Sir A Godleyrsquos lodge which resulted in the destruction of the house but happily without further loss again calls aloud to the Yateley Parish Council to provide the parish with a fire hose If such a hose had been in existence and there had been a hydrant on the main which passes the house probably the fire would have been got under control before the serious damage had been done We should like to ask the Parish Council how many fires they require before they wake up to the necessity of purchasing a fire hose If they would only spend pound5 a year in hose they would have a good length in four or five years probably quite enough to cope with any fire they may be called to deal with At present however there are no hydrants on the Cricket Hill main and their first cure should be to have them fixed Perhaps it is not generally known that the Insurance Companies are always willing to reduce their premiums if there is a fire brigade and sufficient hose The Churchwardens of Yateley got a considerable reduction when they bought 50 yards of hose for the use of the church

This extract from the Yateley Parish Magazine was taken from an archived edition recovered after the fire that destroyed St Peterrsquos Church The salvaged pages of the magazine were photographed as part of the work of the Yateley Society Ironically these pages show clear signs of suffering serious fire damage



Square One the physiotherapy and sports injury clinic that recently opened in Odiham are delighted to be supporting military charity Scottyrsquos Little Soldiers and dedicated rugby team Scottyrsquos Tigers for an exciting summer of rugbyScottyrsquos Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved British Forces children Inspired by the experience of army widow Nikki Scott the charity honours her husband Corporal Lee Scottrsquos memory both as a loyal soldier and a loving father and provides a practical yet personal way for the public at large to show their appreciation for those brave individuals who make the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country

The charity provides opportunities for the children of soldiers to smile again by offering holidays at its Scotty Lodges gifts at difficult times of the year special experiences and amazing Christmas parties As well as these fun activities the charity also provides access to professional bereavement counselling and a range of grants to help with the childrenrsquos personal development These grants can cover the cost of music lessons swimming clubs after school activities driving lessons and even University tuition fees

The charity now supports hundreds of bereaved British Forcesrsquo children across the UK many of whom are still very young and will rely on the activities offered by Scottyrsquos for years to come

Scottyrsquos Tigers is a team of committed and dedicated British Forces personnel working together and playing rugby to fundraise in support of Scottyrsquos Little Soldiers Following the teamrsquos success at last yearrsquos events Square One will be joining the team for a second year as the nominated sports therapy provider for several of the rugby 7s tournaments in 2015Square One specialises in a variety of professional services to ensure individuals return to full fitness and function as safely and quickly as possible With highly trained therapists a unique blend of assessment and diagnostic techniques can be employed to successfully assess diagnose and treat all sport lifestyle recreational and occupational related injuries as well as provide extensive support through the rehabilitation and recovery process to promote health and wellbeing

To learn more about Scottyrsquos Little Soldiers please visitwwwscottyslittlesoldierscouk





Many of the jobs our school pupils will do when they go out into the world of work donrsquot exist yet In this interview former Yateley Sixth Form student Kirsty Pitkin discusses her job as an event amplifier ndash a role that she created in response to an emerging need in the digital space

I always have to take a deep breath when people ask me that question An event amplifierrsquos job is to help event organisers reach a wider audience and to encourage an extended online conversation around the topics of the event We create resources that help people to share and discuss the event with their online professional and social networks and capture that conversation so event organisers can see the impact their event has made on the community In practice this means providing live Twitter commentaries live video streaming session summaries delegate interviews photos and videos We also do a lot of work to help the remote audience (people who cannot attend in person) to access all areas of the event and to take an active part in the networking and discussion sessions

What type of events do you cover

Most of our events are in the higher education sector including research conferences workshops and hackathons The majority of our work comes from word-of-mouth recommendations so there are a lot of overlaps We have covered events in fields such as digital curation user experience web management library and information science arts research and software development

How did you become an event amplifier

I was studying creative writing and new media when blogging and social networking tools like Twitter were first emerging and growing in popularity


in the UK I was exposed to lots of new ways of telling stories using digital tools and ways of engaging with audiences At the time I was working for a bus company in a customer service role to pay my way through my MA so I started applying what I was learning by setting up a blog and a Twitter feed to update people about our bus services This was extremely popular at a time when most public transport companies were not making use of these tools to engage customers

When I completed my degree and left the bus company one of our regular passengers invited me to attend a conference he was organising to help lsquoamplifyrsquo the proceedings We came up with a list of ways we could engage people in an online conversation about the event and create materials to document those discussions including video interviews and blog posts It was all very experimental but the feedback was very positive and before I knew it we were building a business around those techniques

Whatrsquos the most interesting event you have covered

All of the events we have covered since we started in 2009 have been interesting in different ways Most feature bleeding edge research in their respective domains so it is fascinating to hear about the advances that have been made and the problems left to solve

One of my favourite events was the Digital Transformations Showcase organised by the Arts and Humanities Research Council This featured an array of amazing projects including a demonstration of The Gloves by Imogen Heap The Gloves allow the performer to trigger different sounds and effects through arm and body motions Imogen Heap gave a pre-release performance of her track lsquoMe The Machinersquo using The Gloves which has to be one of my highlights


Whatrsquos the most interesting venue you have visited to amplify an eventWe once live streamed a presentation from inside the SS Great Britain which was technically challenging (Brunel didnrsquot include an internet connection in the design) I also live tweeted an event that was held inside Battersea Power Station

What skills do you need to be an event amplifier

A lot of my job involves what I call lsquohigh adrenaline writingrsquo You have to have excellent concentration and comprehension skills to be able to listen to a highly technical talk and break it down into tweet-sized comments or a short summary It is a lot of fun but it can be draining when you start out

You also need to be flexible the social media space changes really rapidly and I spend a lot of my time researching and experimenting with new toolstechnologies to make sure we are offering the most up-to-date range of services

What do you enjoy most about your job

I enjoy learning about the exciting range of research going on in the UK in sectors that I would otherwise never know existed

What advice would you give students today who want to prepare for jobs that donrsquot exist yet

Be imaginative There are so many opportunities opening up to create new roles and even entire business models particularly in the digital space It is important to see all of your skills as transferrable and to be open minded when looking for opportunities If you have an interest in a field donrsquot feel constrained by the lsquostandardrsquo career path ndash look for imaginative ways to solve problems in that space

You can follow Kirsty on Twitter eventamplifier



With Easter just around the corner itrsquos not surprising that wersquore starting to stock up on Easter eggs and plan our grand Sunday lunch But what are other families around the world doing in preparationsEaster is a fairly well known time of year in England and one that makes everyone think of different things For those of faith we are remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for nature enthusiasts it is a time for spring and new life and for anyone under (and a lot of people over) the age of 7 itrsquos the time of year a giant bunny rabbit leaves them chocolate eggs But what does Easter mean to other countries around the world and how do they celebrate it

Religious Traditions

To Christians Easter is one of the holiest and oldest traditions and is related to the even older Jewish tradition of Passover Both celebrations take place at the same time of year often in the same week as each other Passover takes place over one full week and is done in remembrance of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt For Christians Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ after his crucifixion and often involves special church services prayers and food


In Austria however there is a unique twist to the religious observation of Easter While in the UK you will hear church bells ringing all through Easter in Austria between Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday mass you wonrsquot hear a single church bell ringing This is because according to religious lore all church bells fly to Rome and are instead replaced by lsquoRatschenbubenrsquo (alter boys with rattles)

Pagan Traditions

It may surprise you to know that many things about Easter are neither Jewish nor Christian in origin For example the English word for Easter and the German term for it (Ostern) both have Germanic roots with no religious meanings attached Also the traditions of having an Easter eve bonfire or burning Easter wheels and rolling them downhill (particularly popular in Germany) come from a Celtic belief in sun worship Even the popular symbol of a colourful Easter egg has Pagan origins where it was seen as a symbol of fertility Today Pagans in many countries including Germany Austria India and Switzerland all practice their own Easter celebrations Hard-boiled eggs are coloured with dye Easter trees are decorated and bouquets made with wooden figurines and hollowed out painted eggs Sweet Easter breads filled with raisins currents and spices are bought and sold and bonfires are lit and gathered around

Unique Easter Rituals Around The World

Brazil

To most of us Easter is a time for peace and celebration not a time for violence But in Brazil there is an Easter tradition of lsquobeating up Judasrsquo ndash the apostle known for betraying Christ to Pontius Pilate Around Easter people make straw men designed to represent Judas hang them on the streets and destroy them But itrsquos not all violence ndash Easter Saturday is host to a festival called lsquoSaacutebado de Aleluiarsquo and often a carnival is held to celebrate the end of lent

Sweden

The way they celebrate Easter in Sweden is a lot like how we celebrate Halloween Children dress up as witches with brooms and monsters and prowl the streets in search of candy They donrsquot often knock on doors


but it often forms a kind of mini-parade on each street and parents often give sweets and home made treats as a thank you

The Philippines

In the Philippines Easter starts early ndash before dawn Everyone in town dresses up and marches in a parade in 2 processions The men make up one procession and are led by an image of the resurrected Christ In the second procession women follow a black veil-clad Mother Mary who is guarded by angels (any young girls in the village) When the two groups meet at the church it symbolises Christ meeting and consoling his mother after his resurrection The angels then remove Maryrsquos lambong (her black veil of mourning) and the procession changes from one of sadness to one of light and festivity In local slang this tradition is called lsquoSalubongrsquo

Easter Foods

Chocolate

No matter what country you g to the favourite celebratory food for Easter is chocolate In western countries children delight in buying chocolate eggs or rabbits wrapped in foil in Malaysia they buy anything sweet and chocolatey (even thought it isnrsquot a big festival in the predominantly Muslim country) ad in Spain they buy beautiful ornate chocolate sculptures in a wonderful variety of shapes from a princess castle to a pirate boat

Hot Cross Buns amp Simnel Cakes

Another popular favourite hot cross buns and simnel cakes grace British tables every year With the fruity buns symbolising the crucifixion and traditionally eaten on Good Friday hot cross buns have fast become an Easter staple Not so common now is the presence of simnel cake ndash a rich and decadent fruit cake coated in a thick layer of marzipan and topped with 12 marzipan balls each representing one of the 12 apostles (minus Judas) and eaten on Easter Sunday

Pashka

The Pashka is a Russian dish traditionally served for Easter The pyramid shaped dessert is made from cheese topped with almonds and served on a bed of rhubarb It is often decorated with religious symbols using


almonds such as the letters XD from lsquoChristos Voskresrsquo which means lsquoChrist is Risenrsquo

Colomba di Pasqua

An Italian dish that resembles the Italian Christmas bread Pantone The Colomba di Pasqua is a peel and fruit stuffed cake that is baked in the shape of a dove and topped with nuts icing sugar and coconut shavings

Tsoureki

A Greek celebration bread that is baked into the shape of a crown The brioche-like bread is flavoured with essence drawn from the seeds of wile cherries and decorated with hard-boiled eggs which have been dyed red to symbolise the blood of Christ

Capirotada

A Capirotada is a traditional Mexican dish served at Easter It resembled a kind of spiced bread pudding filled with raisins cinnamon cloves and cheese It is said in Mexico that each ingredient carries with it a reminder of the suffering of Christ ndashthe cloves being the nails on the cross the cinnamon sticks the cross itself and the bread Christrsquos body

Chervil Soup

In line with tradition Maundy Thursday is known in Germany as Gruumlndonnerstag (or Green Tuesday) and Germans would normally only eat green foods on this day Chervil soup made form chervil carrots chicken stock flour butter and seasoning is a very popular choice



Yateley Distr ict Gardening Society Apr i l Meet ing

Every month Yateley District amp Gardening Society meet to get together discuss ideas and share their achievements in all things gardening related Take a sneak peak at this months meeting plans and maybe go along yourself and see what theyrsquore all about

The April Yateley District amp Gardening Societies next meeting will be held on Monday the 13th of April and will include

Our guest speaker Carol Gubler of Little Brook Fuchsias Ash Green takes us through the growing and care of the many varieties of Fuchsias Carol has also appeared on Gardenerrsquos World local radio written a book and produced plants for a number of other books among other things Carol presents a most interesting and informative talk demonstrating with plant material If you love Fuchsias then this is for you Get some tips and tricks from the expert

All society meetings are held at Hedgecroft Bracken Lane Yateley Starting at 730pm teacoffee will be available at just 50p For full details of the societies programme for 2015 please go to wwwydgsorguk


Step By Step are a charity supporting homeless youths in Aldershot Basingstoke Fareham and Gosport For more information on how you can help them visit wwwstepbysteporguk or call 01252 346105 to speak to a staff member


Itrsquos a terrible thing to a see a young person who is struggling Issues at home at school or other personal problems can lead to all sorts of problems and some of these can have catastrophic effects on their lives and even leave them homeless However in times of adversity Step By Step are there to help Founded in 1992 their objective is simple ndash to empower young homeless people and those facing adversity across the Surrey and Hampshire areas Offering a


wide range of services from CV workshops job coaching drug and alcohol counselling family mediation and even emergency accommodation Step By Step work tirelessly to ensure no child is left behind and no matter what the situation every youth who comes to them for help is supported and encouraged to make the best of their life and achieve what they could have achieved if circumstance were different

The Step By Step Approach

Step By Step have spent a lot of time devising their 3-step method to support young people and help them on their way to living independently and improving their lives

Step 1 - When a young person first enters the programme as a resident they are placed into Step 1 This step usually lasts around 3-6 months and offers housing in the facility with other step 1 residents Residents are encouraged to eat together take classes participate in workshops and earn qualifications within curfew hours The aim of this step is to simulate the home environment and encourage an active interest in improving their lives

Step 2 - Once they have spent some time in step 1 residents are then moved into step 2 where they can cook their own meals independently and the curfew is lifted This step promotes independence and responsibility whilst still offering the support and tools they need

Step 3 - The third and final stage of the programme is the transition from living within the facility to finding their own independent accommodation The charity will help every young person to find his or her own accommodation in a house share or flat attempt to reunite them with their families or place them with a volunteer host family

But Step By Step donrsquot just offer their services to their residents They also open their doors to any young person in need of advice support or help with personal problems They run regular counselling sessions and workshops on drug and alcohol problems driving schools family mediation sessions to help reunite the residents with their families and training to help them find and get a job they will enjoy Not only that but they also run sessions on lsquohealthy conversationsrsquo which is designed to help the residents to understand the decisions they are making and encourage healthier decisions in their lives Topics covered here include healthy eating living sexual health and money management

But the thing that makes Step By Step stand out from other youth charities is their outlook and philosophy lsquoWe believe that just giving young people everything they need would be counterproductiversquo says Gurkanwal Dhillon a member of the Step By Step team lsquoinstead we try to instil them with a sense of responsibility and encourage independence They still pay a small amount of rent cook their own meals and are encouraged to buy their own clotheslsquo Step


By Step are also working tirelessly to improve and expand their services and offer the best care and support possible to their residents They actively listen to suggestions from their residents about what services they would like or benefit from and as a result of this they have recently opened up an LGBT group counselling service alongside breakfast clubs and other activities

Until recently Step By Step had been operating out of a single premises in Aldershot where they sleep around 30 residents at any one time and support a huge number of struggling teens with drop in clinics They expanded first just 2 years ago to open centres in Gosport and Havant and now they are opening up new premises in Basingstoke and Fareham making them the largest provider of accommodation for homeless youths in Hampshire The problem they are now encountering is that the general impression of Hampshire is that it is an affluent area and often people are unaware of the struggles young people are facing on our streets To aid in the opening of their new premises and supporting the young people already using their service Step By Step are asking for any donation you can make to improve the lives of our young people After all they are the future so why not donate to someone who can really make a difference to the local community

For more information visit wwwstepbysteporguk or call 01252 346105 to speak to a member of the Step By Step team today


What Step By Step Did For UshellipAlongside our visit to the Step By Step premises this month we also got the opportunity to speak to some of the residents currently living there and find out just how Step By Step has helped them

Every story is different when it comes to the Step By Step residents Unfortunately there is a certain stigma that very homeless youth must have a problem with drugs or alcohol but the truth is that this makes up a very small percentage of the residents supported by Step By Step Often their stays are the result of a family breakdown divorces deaths family crisis traumas and other social breakdowns that can cause them to fall through the cracks The Yateley magazine got the chance to speak to 5 different residents of Step By Step who were all there for different reasons about why they were there and how the system had helped them personally

We InterviewhellipJake ndash Jake is originally from Farnborough and has been part of the Step By Step programme for 9 months He suffered from family problems coupled with debts brought about by payday loans and needed support to help get back on his feet

Kim amp Aimee with Fiona Bruce (Newsreader) amp Nick Hewer (The Apprentice)


Amiee ndash Amiee comes from Ash and has been with the programme for 10 months now and has become a resident ambassador to help support new residents

Roxy ndash Roxy has been with Step By Step for 6 months and has just moved on to Step 2 of the programme Following a family breakdown and disconnection from her family Roxy suffered from some drug problems and found herself on the streets She is now with Step-By-Step and progressing well

Sheryl ndash Sheryl has been with Step by Step for 6 months and has formed a friendship with Roxy during her time there She is now actively job-hunting with support from Step By Step and positive about getting a flat and supporting herself

Alistair ndash Alistair is the newest addition to Step By Step having arrived just 4 months ago He has stayed with them on 3 previous occasions and has always appreciated the support network when things go wrong

What The Residents Have To Sayhellip

Roxy Itrsquos quite difficult to adjust to at first because in Step 1 you are constantly prompted to do things for yourself and to better yourself You donrsquot get much time to just sit and feel sorry for yourself there is always something to do and some opportunity to be better They also helped me to understand the issues I had with my family helped me get off drugs and into recovery improve my self esteem and have put me back in tough with my family Therersquos a long way to go yet but I wouldnrsquot have spoken to them again without Step By Step

Alistair Irsquove come to Step By Step a few times with different issues My brother passed away when I was young and I went a bit off the rails My family dynamic changed and I wasnrsquot happy living at home any more Step By Step helped me talk to the local housing associations and find a flat I could afford to live in helped me find a part time job in night security and are even helping me start the process of joining the army One of the support workers is ex-army and hersquos helping me with loads

Aimee They have helped me to learn new skills and get a better education Irsquom now learning mechanics and I hope to get a job as one when Irsquom good enough I love the healthy conversations part of the


programme as it teaches me things I had no clue about before They take us on trips recently to Brighton and I became a resident ambassador to help get other residents to contribute and work with the programmes I even went to the Thames Valley Business Awards

Jake I ended up here because I got into a lot of debt with those payday loans and lost my home Step By Step helped me to figure out a plan talk to all the agencies and pay them back so now Irsquom debt free and I can start working on getting my own place again

Sheryl I stayed in a few hostels before I found Step By Step and Irsquove gotta say I love the fact that we have our own rooms and bathrooms Itrsquos much better than a hostel here A hostel just gives you a roof over your head but here they give you goals and push you to be better and have more independence The staff are great too ndash they always work with us whenever we need them to help develop ourselves With their help I got back into college and Irsquom looking to get myself a night job ndash as Irsquom fairly nocturnal The staff have helped me get clothes for interviews and given me money to get the train and theyrsquore always there for one to one sessions if you need them I think Step By Step have also helped me with my family relationships ndash I had a pretty bad relationship with my dad but since I donrsquot live with him itrsquos got a lot better

As you can see Step By Step goes above and beyond to help support these young people in times of need and that dedication never stops even during seasonal holidays The staff wanted us to share with you this lovely letter from resident Roxy about her experience of Christmas at Step By Step

lsquoThis Christmas at Step By Step was awesome We all got some cool presents that were donated to us Guys you made our Christmas day this year ROCK Thank you to all that donated gifts for us because without your help we would have nothing And a big thanks to all the staff for wellhellip EVERYTHING From Roxyrsquo


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Hart VolunteersFor the past few years Hart Volunteers have been working tirelessly to connect businesses clubs and societies in need of volunteer help with those who can support their cause But this month they have a plea for youAre you a patient person Do you have good communication skills and a keen interest in the education and development of our young people If so then you might be just the kind of person Hart Volunteers are looking for This month Hart are looking for hard working volunteers to dedicate just a few hours of their free time to help mentor some year 11 students and support them through their GCSE exams

This role will involve getting to know the student understanding the areas that they are struggling with in their studies and helping them overcome obstacles and achieving their goals This might include things like helping tem to access online tutorials and support services planning out a structured revision timetable or helping motivate them to keep going through the difficult hurdles

The mentoring will take place in term time on Mondays between 1245 and 130pm Volunteers will usually work with 1 or 2 young people and students per session within a small team which will include a member of teaching staff from the school Volunteers are fully supported throughout the programme but an initial chat and taster session is available on request

All volunteers must be over 18 years old As volunteers are fully supported and supervised at all times there is no requirement for a DBS check although references will be required due to working with young people

If you would like to find out ore please contact Sue on 01252 627070 or 07702 068418


The We Love Hart campaign can be contacted at wehearthartgmailcom

Local community interest group We Heart Hart have been hard at work the past few months to make local people aware of the issues our local plan represents and how they can make a genuine difference to the area they live inHart District Council has a big problem Its last attempt at creating a Local Plan was rejected by the Planning Inspector because Hart failed in its duty to co-operate with neighbouring councils This means that Hart is at the mercy of developers who can push through almost any development at appeal because Hart does not have a valid Local Plan in place The results of this problem are evident by the protests to new housing applications cropping up all over Hart This means it is vital we get a new Local Plan in place quickly However if we are to retain the best of Hart ndash the essential rural nature ndash that makes this such a great place to live then the plan has to be a good one

According to our Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) in the plan period up to 2032 we have to build more than 7500 houses in Hart These houses have to be in the right place and have to be of the right type to meet the needs of the changing population In addition the councils with which we have to cooperate Surrey Heath and Rushmoor have said they canrsquot build all of their allocation on their own patch and want Hart to build an extra 3100 houses for them pushing Hartrsquos total up to over 10600 dwellings

Hart has decided on the basis of only 550 respondents out of a population of over 90000 people that it would seek to place a big proportion of its housing allocation in a new town in Winchfield We Heart Hart has raised a petition opposing this decision and has already received over 750 signatures ndash more than the total number of respondents to Hartrsquos consultation We believe Hartrsquos decision is flawed for a number of reasons Firstly a new town anywhere in Hart will make it impossible to fight off the demands for an extra 3100 houses from Surrey Heath and Rushmoor Secondly a new town will turn the northern part of Hart into a single continuous urban sprawl coalescing the towns and villages of Fleet Church Crookham Crookham Village Hartley Wintney


Hook Odiham and Winchfield into one large dwelling area and limiting greenery Not only that but it will destroy our environment by concreting over our green fields and putting in danger the Thames Valley Heath SPA our SSSIrsquos and sites of interest to nature conservation Finally there will be intolerable pressure put on our existing infrastructures such as road rail hospitals and schools for which there is already substantial funding gap of over pound78m

But there is another way

We need to oppose the overall housing allocation by pushing back on Surrey Heath and Rushmoor and challenging the housing numbers in the SHMA Careful examination of the numbers reveals that the overall allocation has been pushed up using some dodgy data They have used inward migration data that covers the time when Hart was already building over the regional and national averages and assumed that we will have a rate of jobs growth nearly twice that achieved during the boom times of 1998-2008 Making more realistic assumptions could push our housing allocation back down to around 5000 houses

We also need to focus much more on brownfield development The councilrsquos approach to this is patchy at best with many of the vacant office blocks and shops not even appearing in their land database All of the councils also assume very low housing density on brownfield land of around 30 dwellings per hectare (dph) Studies in London have shown that vibrant communities can be created with their own green space if housing density is pushed up to 160-400dph A study by a local architecture student has shown that if Rushmoor were to take up this type of scheme they could build all of their housing needs and those of Hart without touching a single green field Moreover if Hart were to follow suit most of our housing needs could be met by building on the existing brownfield sites This has to be a better way forward than concreting over our green fields and destroying what makes Hart such a great place to live

If you would like to ask Hart to think again and make our Local Plan the best it can be then please get involved with our campaign at wehearthartcouk and sign our petition at you38degreesorgukpetitionswe-hart or contact us at wehearthartgmailcom


If yoursquore a bit bored need a new hobby or want to try something new ndash Berkshire Tai Chi might be able to help you As a welcoming gesture to the Yateley community from the 2nd of April Yateley residents will be able to learn self-defence in Tai Chi taster classes

On Thursday the 2nd of April Yateley Village Hall will open in doors in warm welcome of a new club Tai Chi The new classes will be available to anyone who wants to try Tai Chi for the first time or who has tried it before and wants to re-join The company originally from Berkshire are branching out into new areas and are offering Yateley residents a 5 week lsquotaster sessionrsquo to experience the world of Tai Chi Berkshire Tai Chi have been teaching various other sessions in Yateley since 2006 when their lsquoBalance For Lifersquo classes began and were met this enthusiastic support from local GP surgeries and the Yateley Town Council


The taster session now being offered will be lead by a professional instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience and costs just pound25 for the 5 classes In addition to the instructor more experienced students will be on hand throughout each session to support newcomers and make them feel welcome If you enjoy the classes then you will be free to join one of the existing groups in the area

What Is Tai Chi About

Tai Chi is a form of martial art that is very well known for its defence techniques and health benefits However unlike other martial arts the primary focus of Tai Chi is to improve posture balance leg strength and joint mobility as well as improving concentration and endurance levels The martial art has evolved significantly over the years and has become an incredibly effective means of alleviating stress and anxiety It is commonly known as a refined form of lsquomeditation in motionrsquo and promotes the ideals of serenity and inner peace

The taster sessions run from 10am every Thursday morning and pre-booking is advised To find out more or to reserve your place email infoberkshiretaichicouk or call 07814969540


This mouth watering dessert is light and refreshing ndash and just perfect for those early spring barbeques A healthy alternative to the usual indulgent chocolate desserts panna cotta is an Italian inspired dish with a creamy texture packed with flavour We have used the basic recipe here but you can add all sorts of flavourings and dressings to really make it your own


Ingredients375ml double cream115g caster sugar1 vanilla pod (or 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste)10g gelatine powder500g greek yoghurt

PrepSplit the vanilla pod down the centre lengthways and scrape out the seeds

Method

1) Place the cream and sugar in a pan over medium heat Add the vanilla seeds and pod

2) Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is just below boiling Remove from the heat

3) Put 125ml of the cream mixture into a small bowl Sprinkle in the gelatine powder and whisk with a fork until it has dissolved and the mixture is smooth

4) Add the yoghurt and whisk until smooth

5) Pour back into the pan along with the rest of the cream mixture and whisk until completely dissolved

6) Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and divide between 8 small moulds

7) Cover with cling film and chill for 3 hours or until set




This months student journalist spotlight goes to 17 year old Jodie Jodie lives in Yateley and went to Lille on school trip which inspired her to write a review for her coursework She studies French and Art as well as English and wants to study something creative when she leaves In her spare time she works part time in a cafe in FinchampstedAfter enduring a four hour coach trip we finally arrived It was one of those soul destroying journeys where everyone but you thinks it would be fun to sing as loudly as they can the whole way there and slowly you go insane The only bit of peace and quiet I got was when everyonersquos ear popped in the tunnel (if yoursquore thinking of going yourself Euro star prises start from about pound70 or about pound30 if you prefer ferries) I would have been glad to get off anywhere even if we had stopped in the middle of the Sahara desert I would have run from that metal tank of madness as fast as I could But we hadnrsquot stopped in the Sahara (thank goodness because on second thoughts I had not packed for a desert) we had arrived in the beautiful town of Lille in northern France It was early November but already the town seemed to be frozen in


the month of December in some sort of Christmas wonderland It was like Santa Claus had decided to pack up his workshop and set up in France this year bringing all the lights and joy and snow with him Snow I hear you ask Yes snow well artificial snow to be exact the type that disappears quickly and leaves the ground all slippery Some people may think that this tacky fluff is a pointless addition to this beautiful town but personally I think it added that extra bit of Christmas magic to a town that was already so wonderful Yes it was slightly cheesy but what French Christmas market would be complete without cheese

The first thing that hit me was how packed it was with people It was only November and already all these people were busy running round the market buying precious gifts left right and centre I usually turn right around and start walking in the opposite direction when streets are that busy but this was an amazing sort of busy a kind Irsquod never seen before It sounds like a clicheacute but laughter was actually filling the air jolly looking people chatting as they walked past smiling faces everywhere There was even the sound of bells and singing as you walked around the town I will forever refer to that sound as the sound of happiness Though it is hard for me to imagine how this town gets even busier in the first week of September each year Lille holds a flea market La Grande Braderie de Lillewhich attracts around 2 million people and happens to be the largest flea market in Europe

As I wondered around this historic town I couldnrsquot help but be taken back by the amazing architecture these marvellous buildings just oozed elegance Even when they were stores like McDonalds they were still stunning The shopping scene in Lille was an intense onethere is a wide variety of shops that stay all year round including well known designers such as Louis Vuitton Cartier and Yves St Laurent There are also the shops Memento moi Lille an adorable boutique Meert known for its chocolate and the popular Quiksilver I found two impressive book shops LrsquoOlivier was small cosy and sold the most beautiful books and vintage maps (from all prices) The secondshop that I happened upon Furet du Nord turned out to be one of the largest book shops in the world and I quickly found myself lost walking round in circles in what I think was the history section I didnrsquot mind too much because what better place is there to be lost in than a book shop Eventually I started following people to try and find an exitafter I heard my stomach growl in need of food for the fifth consecutive time I didnrsquot need to go far at all for that food There were stalls everywhere selling the most comforting of dishes and snacks There were crepes and special chips (Irsquom not quite sure what


made them so special but I have a sneaky suspicion that they had fried them twice)

The restaurants serve the best of the best food Lille is known for its love for mussels and fries with restaurants taking part in the odd tradition during the Grande Bragerie of piling empty mussel shells in the street to see which restaurant sold the most In fact the most famous restaurant in Lille is called ldquoAux Moulesrdquo This doesnrsquot surprise me in the least when you know that that translated is roughly lsquowith musselsrsquo and what delicious mussels they were too Almost as good as the cregraveme bruleacutee I ate there for dessert (overall it was about pound30 a head for two courses) Other wonderful places to eat are the traditional lsquoBrocrsquo the sea food restaurant lsquoLrsquoHuitrierersquo and the stylish lsquoLrsquoarriere Paysrsquo

After a meal that was good enough for gods I continued to explore I kept seeing people with purple lips stroll pass which puzzled me for quite a while until I saw the large ldquovin chaudrdquo stall (thatrsquos mulled wine) where crowds of jolly people stood around sipping down the pound4 warming treat glass by glass or plastic cup by plastic cup in this case Itrsquos no wonder everyone was so cheery

At this point in the year the large Christmas tree was up and sparkling in all its glory Standing next to it was the most beautiful big wheel Beautiful though it was I point blank refused to get on (you see I am scared of heights) My companions however went round and round till the sun went down admiring the quaint town from the sky After a magnificent day I could barely get back on that nightmare of coaches but what I found to my surprise was the singing was pleasant and the chatting was hushed It seemed this little town had changed my view into a more optimistic one at least it did for the first 2 hours of travelling


Whats On In YateleyEvery Monday Morning Craft and Chat at Yateley Library - Yateley Library 10am

Bring along any craft you like and enjoy a gossip and a natter with likeminded crafters

Every Tuesday Afternoon Storytime at Yateley Library - Yateley Library 215-245pm

Stories songs and crafts for 2-5 year olds

Every Friday Morning Baby Rhymetime at Yateley Library - Every Friday Morning Yateley Library 1015-1045am

Enjoy songs and entertainment for 0-2 year olds

Every Friday Lunchtime Eversley Lunch Club - Every Friday Lunchtime St Maryrsquos Church

Join the residents of Eversley in the beautiful surroundings of St Maryrsquos Church for lunch and chat

Every Friday Night Bingo at Hedgecroft - Hedgecroft in Bracken Lane 730 - 10pm

Run by the Lions our weekly bingo night at Hedgecroft is perfect for anyone in Yateley looking for something to do on a Friday night - come along and enjoy the fun Bingo cards from pound250 to pound4 (including admission) with cash prizes ad a raffle Tea coffee and biscuits available throughout the night

Every Saturday Morning Little Dippers Swimming Classes ndash Every Saturday morning Yateley Community School

Take a dip into the pool with your little ones with the Little Dippers swimming classes Suitable for children 2 and a half years and over your children will learn to swim like ducklings in no time Spaces are


limited and are already being booked so donrsquot miss out Call 01252 418250 to book your place

6th April Easter Trail At Yateley Common ndash 6th April Yateley Common Country Park

Follow the Easter trail around the woodlands and heathlands of Yateley Common collect all the clues to tell the Ranger and collect your Easter Surprise Join us anytime between 11am and 1pm at Wyndhamrsquos Pool Car Park (off Cricket Hill Lane Yateley)

Booking is essential as eggs are limited all Children must be accompanied by an adult Cost pound400 per child - this includes an Easter Egg to take home pound300 for Friends of Yateley Common

8th April Jenny Eacuteclair how To be A Middle Aged Woman (Without Going Insane) ndash 8th April The Harlington 730pm

Friday 8th AprilDoors 730pmShow 8pmBar 7pmTickets pound1750

17th April Roller Disco ndash 17th April The Harlington 6pm-930pm

Enjoy an all ages roller disco for just pound6 The Harlington have combined with DiscoSkate to bring the joy of roller disco to Fleet

25th April The REME Museum Last Big Bash ndash 17th April The REME Museum 10am-3pm

The REME Museum of Technology is moving to Lyneham Wiltshire in 2015 to begin a new stage in our history To celebrate the successes and developments over the years the Museum is hosting a farewell event on Saturday 25th April 2015 There will be a range of activities for all ages including score-a-goal face painting food stalls and the ever popular assault course The event will also feature modern and historical vehicles Entry to the event is free Please note that some stalls and activities will incur a small charge


About the REME Museum of Technology

The REME Museum of Technology currently based in Arborfield Berkshire tells the history of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers from their birth in 1942 until the present day The Museum displays vehicles weapons medals and a range of equipment used by REME soldiers

Why we are moving

As part of the Ministry of Defencersquos (MOD) Defence Technical Training Change Programme (DTTCP) all military training at Arborfield and Bordon garrisons will relocate to Lyneham Wiltshire by the end of 2015 This includes the Museum and its collections which are currently located at both sites To facilitate this move the Museum will close in Arborfield in April 2015 to allow staff time to pack and move the many thousands of objects in the collection For more information about the museum move see our news article on the topic

26nd April Step By Step Walk The Path ndash 26nd April Sandhurst

Join Step By Step in walking with family and friends from Sandhurst to Swallowfield to raise sponsorship and support the Step By Step charity for homeless youths

26th April Sunday Conservation Volunteers - Yateley Common Country Park10am - 1pm

Join the Yateley Common Conservation Volunteers for 3 hours of practical conservation on the last Sunday of every month The group meet at 10am at Wyndhamrsquos Pool car park off Cricket Hill Lane then re-locate on to the site Help with practical tasks such as scrub clearance boardwalk building and path maintenance This is a great opportunity to meet other local volunteers and get some fresh air and exercise Just turn up on the day or for more information email northernsiteshantsgovuk


28th April Yateley Networking Evening Event ndash 28th April La Galleria 6-8pm

The event will run from 6pm and will start with relaxed open networking to begin with as people arrive From 630pm we will begin with a 60 seconds introduction La Galleria will be providing freshly baked pizzas and garlic bread a glass of wine on arrival Tea and coffee will be available throughout the evening and the bar will be open should you wish to purchase any further drinks We will finish with more open networking giving everyone a chance to connect and meet other local businesses

Please bring along pull up banners business cards and flyers to display Tickets are available to purchase online through eventbrite for pound10


Clubs amp Societ iesMusic in Yateley

Flute Salad - The lsquoSaladsrsquo offer flautists of any age and ability the chance to play a wide variety of music in a fun friendly and safe envi-ronment

Vivace Cantamus - We are a ladies choir based in Hawley We sing a varied repertoire form Mozart to Show Tunes and everything in be-tween We rehearse in the Hawley Church Hall on Sundays between 530 and 630 and are now recruiting new members for the choir all abilities welcome

Yateley Music School ndash If you are trying to encourage your childrenrsquos musical side or just struggling to find things for them to do in the eve-nings the Yateley Music School may be the answer If you want more information on the huge variety of instruments and lessons available through the Music School check out their website 01252 877190 or by email at infoadultcommunitycouk

Yateley Sports Clubs

Yateley Cricket Club - Established 1881 and now located at Sean Devereux Park Catering for players of all standards with four teams in between divisions 1 amp 9 of the Thames Valley League and Sunday friendlies with 16 ECB qualified coaches Sean Devereux Park Chan-dlers Lane Yateley GU46 7SZ ndash enquiriesYateleyCricketClubcouk

Yateley United FC - YUFC was created by the merger of local football clubs Beaulieu Football Club Beaulieu FC Yateley Green Football Club Yateley Green FC Yateley Football Club Adults and Yateley Foot-ball Club Youth Contact chairyateleyunitedfccom


Activities in Yateley

Berkshire Tai Chi (Yateley) ndash If you have ever toyed with the idea of trying Tai Chi look no further Berkshire Tai Chi (Yateley) has been holding daytime classes in Yateley since 2006 when our Balance for Life programme started We have now relocated our Yang style class to Yateley Village Hall where we meet up each Thursday morning from 1000 ndash 1100 New Beginners classes start every couple of months Contact infoberkshiretaichicouk or call 07814 969 540

Yateley Archers - Formed in 1991 we currently have 30 + members of all ages and standards Members can use Recurve Compound or Longbow in accordance with GNAS rules Beginners courses are run during spring and autumn

Our location allows us to provide shooting distances up to 100 yds In the summer and a full range of indoors distances during the winter

Visitors are more than welcome For more details please contact us on 01276 600601 or visit our website

Yateley Camera Club - The club now has an ongoing membership of between 60 and 70 individuals and provides both beginners and more experienced photographers a place to meet and exchange ideas All types of photography from traditional to digital are used New mem-bers are very welcome and current members are always willing to give help and advice to beginners If you would like more information please visit our website

Frogmore Dance School - With nearly 40 years of proud history in pro-viding dance and musical theatre training to both children and adults Frogmore Dance School is the areas premier teaching centre fit to meet all your needs Contact infofrogmoredanceschoolcom

Yateley amp District Gardening Society ndash The Yateley and District Garden-ing Society (YDGS) was established in 1967 by a few local amateur gardeners who were keen to get together and share gardening knowl-edge and experiences


Theatre 64 - We are a small drama group at Frogmore Junior School and rehearse most Mondays and Fridays from 8pm to put on 2-3 productions a year You do not need experience to join we just ask for enthusiasm and commitment in the immediate run up to shows Everyone (over 16) is welcome For more details please look at our website

Yateley Charities

Yateley Conservation Volunteers - Join us for 3 hours conservation on the last Sunday of every month The groupmeet at 10am at Wyndhamrsquos Car park off Cricket Hill lane and help with practical tasks such as scrub clearance boardwalk building and path maintenance This is a great opportunity to get involved and help maintain the townrsquos natural beauty The Rangerrsquos House Cricket Hill Lane Yateley Hampshire GU46 6BB - tel 01252 870425 - northernsiteshantsgovuk

Happy Hedgehog Rescue - We are a small self funded local animal rescue in Yateley on the borders of North Hampshire West Surrey and South Berkshire Our work is funded entirely from the kind donations of web-site visitors and friends of the rescue

Vulcan to the Sky Club ndash The lsquoVulcan 558 Clubrsquo was launched in May 1997 in response to the publicrsquos continuing interest in the conservation of XH558 ndash the last Avro Vulcan to be retired by the RAF Contact Jo Ayres ndash joayresayresgmailcom

Camberley Cats Protection - The Branch is run by cat mad volunteers who are dedicated to helping make the lives of cats and kittens in our area better Our webpages are updated regularly to make sure we provide up to date information on our cats and the activities going on in the charity to help the welfare of cats and kittens

Yateley amp Yateley Green WI ndash Contact Sheila Farmer ndash sheilafarm-er3ntlworldcom

Yateley Townswomenrsquos Guild ndash Contact Robyn Kent ndash bobrobynbtinternetcom


Yateley Scouts Guides etc

Yateley District Guides ndash Contact Susan Brennan ndash 01252 665250 ndash aw10340yahoocouk

3rd Bramshill Scouts - Scouting in Yateley has been part of the local community now for 100years However in the seventies Yateley was experiencing growth with families moving to the area with young chil-dren Scouting was to prove so popular that the existing Yateley Scout Group now called the 9th Bramshill could not accommodate all those boys wanting to join Every night of the week was used for some meet-ing and the Group had three Cub Packs two Scout Troops and one Venture unit

2407 Sqn Air Cadets - Are you up for fun adventure incredible experiences and making new friends Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) Better known as the lsquoAir Cadetsrsquo wersquore a UK-wide cadet force with more than 40000 members aged between 13 and 20 years Contact Flt Lt Lynda Bradley oc2407aircadetsorg

The information above is provided by the clubs and societies of Yate-ley The Yateley Magazine is not responsible for the accuracy of this content


Yateley BusinessesCome Die With Me - Come Die With Me is the next level of murder mystery party dinner experience Using your iPad and your guestsrsquo iPhones you can play a new breed of fun and compelling role playing murder mystery game

Charlotte McGill Writing Services - Need a writer editor or proof-reader Look no further Charlotte McGill Writing Services offers high quality writing editing and proof-reading services to individuals and businesses alike With over 4 years of experience writing in both corporate and creative environments I can help you create and perfect the words that represent your business

Chris Haye Photography - Chris Haye is a commercial corporate photographer based in Yateley He specialises in photography for business still life and product photography as well as corporate headshots Chris is known for producing beautiful advertising and editorial images for web and print

FastTrack Fit Camp - Boot camps come and go but we are not just a boot camp You can exercise all you want but if your diet isnrsquot right you wonrsquot get results Thatrsquos why we take a broader view of fitness to include food and attitude too We aim to improve your overall health not just your fitness

Fiona Barnes Coaching - Fiona Barnes is a highly sought after Career Coach who helps individuals across the world identify their unique passions and motivations combining these with transferrable skills to identify the career of their dreams which wonrsquot feel like a career at all

Hart Taxis - Fleet amp Districts only 247 taxi service Executive travel 1-8 passengers Local amp Long distances Corporate accounts welcome Airport transfers Lady drivers available 4 6 amp 8 seater vehicles HM Forces discounts

Kumon - At Kumon our aim is for each and every child to become an independent advanced learner with a positive attitude to study By studying the maths and English programmes our students develop independent learning skills and increased self-confidence as they work out how to overcome challenges by themselves


Phone Joan - If you live in or around Fleet Hampshire PhoneJoan will take the stress out of your life by organising and completing the tasks that stop you doing what you really want to do Our services are designed to enable you to delegate your least enjoyable tasks safe in the knowledge that they will be carried out smoothly efficiently and reliably When your spare time is at a premium we can help you get your lifestyle back in balance

Prestige Wigs - Prestige Wigs mobile wig specialists serving Surrey Hampshire and Berkshire Offering a professional wig service for hair loss due to Alopecia or Chemotherapy and the chance for our clientsrsquo to restore their confidence and self esteem from our caring and sympathetic wig consultants

Pastelesta ndash Drawings and paintings of the people and pets you love made to order with pastel pencil or paint You just need to send a photo We also sell paintings and greetings cards from our original art

Prints Charming - Photobooths are becoming incredibly popular in the UK party scene having seen success in the weddingengagement birthday club and corporate event areas for a few yearsThese portable booths enable you to pick a venue of almost any size and capability and have a record of your ldquodordquo like no other Romans - Whether yoursquore thinking of selling property in Yateley Hawley Eversley or Blackwater the team at Romans Yateley provide a professional and customer focused service with positive results Our passion for the Yateley property market and dedication to fulfilling our customersrsquo needs means you will always receive the best customer service Square One - Here at Square One our purpose is to ensure individuals return to full fitness and function as safely and quickly as possible Our therapists are highly trained allowing us to employ a unique blend of assessment and treatment techniques to successfully treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries

Tilsmere Catering - High quality executive catering for private and corporate functions Tilsmere has been catering to the local Yateley community for over 18 years providing delicious food for weddings birthdays parties and more Contact cateringtilsmerecom 07976513765

The information above is provided by the businesses of Yateley The Yateley Magazine is not responsible for the accuracy of this content



Why Advert ise in The Yateley Onl ine MagazineAs well as being a hub for community news and stories The Yateley Online Magazine is proud to support local businesses by offering an affordable advertising platform As a monthly online publication there are many benefits to choosing us over a more traditional printed advertising medium We are the perfect way to help you target Yateley business advertising For local businesses we offer a far higher success rate for your investment over traditional pay-per-click online advertising Pay per click advertising costs vary between pound1 and pound3 per targeted hit while The Yateley Online Magazine receives thousands of views a month from local Yateley residents and those from the surrounding towns allowing you to target your advertising more effectively and get quality views for significantly less investment

Not only that but as part of our advertisers package we also include you in our online Yateley business directory absolutely free of charge Being in our Yateley business advertisers directory helps direct traffic from our website to yours increasing your search engine ranking and helping more people see who you are and what you do To be seen not only by the people of Yateley but also increase your visibility online all you need to do is advertise with us

Over the last 7 months The Yateley Online Magazine has grown incredibly quickly and we are now pleased to be able to offer accurate statistics of our readership for our advertisers Our magazine currently has an average readership of between 1500 and 2000 people a month for each issue and this is growing every month Our readers spend an average of 5 minutes actively engaging with the magazine and we are very proud to retain 70 of readers until the final page (this is well above the industry standard 45)

Our website also receives about 1000 unique users every month mainly visiting our blog and our online business directory which lists all of our current advertisers Around 95 of our readers are based in Yateley and the surrounding towns (Fleet Farnborough Aldershot etc) so we have a wider reach than other local magazines We are also one of the most


cost effective options to get your business out there - with the cheapest rates you will find in the area

Our rates are charged monthly with no VAT to pay and are as follows

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We also offer discounts to any advertiser who orders multiple months in advance If you chose to advertise in 2 issues you get 5 off 3 issues is 10 and 4 issues is 15

So if you are looking to advertise your business or event to local people please get in touch and see what we can do to help you




















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35 Hart Volunteers


36 We Love Hart





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Pagan Traditions



Brazil


Sweden




The Philippines


Easter Foods

Chocolate




Pashka




Colomba di Pasqua


Tsoureki


Capirotada


Chervil Soup


















































contact


time on your hands
































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Why we are moving





























Yateley Charities













































35 Hart Volunteers


36 We Love Hart





April 2015




































































Pagan Traditions



Brazil


Sweden




The Philippines


Easter Foods

Chocolate




Pashka




Colomba di Pasqua


Tsoureki


Capirotada


Chervil Soup


















































contact


time on your hands
































Method
















































Why we are moving





























Yateley Charities













































































































Pagan Traditions



Brazil


Sweden




The Philippines


Easter Foods

Chocolate




Pashka




Colomba di Pasqua


Tsoureki


Capirotada


Chervil Soup


















































contact


time on your hands
































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Why we are moving





























Yateley Charities












































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Capirotada


Chervil Soup


















































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Chervil Soup


















































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Yateley Charities


























































































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