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Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Don't worry - because we have you covered!
 Our summer guide is back - providing ideas about things you can do right here in West Berkshire over the next couple of months.
With school holidays just around the corner, the guide is perfect for families looking for activities to do when term ends. From woodland walks to story times, open air theatre to brushing up on cycling skills, there's something for everyone.
You can visit our summer fun page to see what's on, or download the pdf for easy reference using the link below.
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Calling all eco-conscious independent cafes, restaurants and pubs! There’s still time to apply to be included in our ‘Dine Out Sustainably’ campaign.
We want to showcase West Berkshire’s best independent dining places with green agendas to help encourage residents to consider more eco-friendly places to eat and drink. So whether you are a green-certified restaurant, solar-powered pub, or a café sourcing from locally-sourced produce, get in touch!
To find out more, and to apply, visit our webpage here. Deadline for application is 5pm on Friday 15 July 2022.
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The annual Summer Fair will be taking place at Shaw House on Sunday 17 July, 11am – 4pm. Visitors can browse a wonderful selection of craft stalls offering unique gifts, homeware, jewellery and clothing. Or sit back and relax with live music from Giles Stellfox performing acoustic guitar and while you listen, why not get a refreshment from the Shaw House Bar which will be serving Pimms, gin and tonics, local beer and cider.
 There will also be performances from Mr Muddle the Magician, a bouncy castle and children’s ride, plus family crafts with Ugly Duckling Pottery and Creation Station. You’ll also find a Dog Show hosted by the National Animal Welfare Trust - so remember to bring along your four legged friend!
The House, including the Exhibition Rooms, will be open. Dogs on leads are welcome outside.
Entry to the Fair: Adults £2, Children £1 (Free for children aged 3 years and under).
For more information about the entertainment timings please visit www.westberkshireheritage.org/whats-on
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With over 1,500 members of staff corporately, plus additional members of staff working across our local schools and education settings, we're one of the largest employers in the area. There are lots of reasons to consider a career with us - from the wide range of services we provide to the training and benefits we offer.
Current vacancies include:
- Trainee Solicitors
- Housing Allocations Officer
- Occupational Therapists
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Schools are breaking up, the barbeque is ready for action and life feels a little freer these days but it’s important to remember: COVID-19 hasn’t gone away. In fact, in recent weeks there has been an increase in infections across Berkshire with an estimated one in just over 30 people in the South East of England testing positive as of 24 June 2022.
Keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe and well is so important and the vaccination programme is our best form of defence. If you haven’t had the vaccine, or if you haven’t had your booster, it’s not too late to vaccinate.
How to protect yourself and loved ones
- get vaccinated
- wear a face covering or a face mask, particularly if you are in crowded and enclosed spaces
- meet outdoors when you can and let fresh air in if meeting others indoors
- wash your hands often with soapy water
- cover your coughs and sneezes
- clean your surroundings frequently
Let’s enjoy the summer and our regained freedom but keep in mind that COVID-19 hasn’t gone away, rates of infections are rising and we can all do our bit to live safely. For more information about this, visit the Public Health for Berkshire website.
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Construction of a new provision for secondary aged children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs at the site of the old Theale Primary School is well underway.
 The new centre will take its first cohort of 12 children in September 2022 and will eventually accommodate 42 children. The multi-million pound project is a significant investment which will provide a boost in facilities for pupils with special educational needs.
Demolition and site clearance has already taken place on site and work is now underway to establish a new multi-use games area and car park. In addition, planned refurbishment of a modular building has nearly been completed. Further work is planned to refurbish the main school site, old school house and to build a new horticulture and design technology block for pupils.
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We value your views on the decisions we take. There are several areas we are currently holding consultations on, including:
- West Berkshire Bus Survey 2022
- Need Help with Numeracy?
- Mineral and Waste Local Plan
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Our Adult Social Care team will be available at next week’s Local Services for Older People Information Day at the Fairclose Centre in Newbury on Tuesday 12 July from 10.00am - 4.00pm.
The event is being organised by the Fairclose Centre and West Berkshire Volunteer Bureau as an opportunity for people to find out more about services available to them including local volunteer car services, shopmobility, meals on wheels, footcare and hair dressing. It will also be a chance to see the provision that Fairclose Centre has for fun, food and friendship for older people.
Free tea, coffee and cake will be available and free transport to the event can be arranged by Handybus. You can also find out more about how Handybus can help local residents with transport at the event.
Do pop in to say hello and find out more. See all the details of the event here.
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 Don't forget to come along tomorrow and celebrate the Commonwealth Games with us!
Local schools and residents are invited to a special West Berkshire United celebration event at Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury where you can enjoy an incredible array of taster sports sessions, musical performances, arts activities and inspirational speeches from former Great British athletes.
The afternoon sessions are reserved for pre-booked primary and secondary schools but from 5 - 7pm everyone is invited to experience the West Berkshire United ‘Village’.
Find out more here: https://westberks.gov.uk/westberksunited
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