Twyford

Your Twyford Lib Dem Councillors Dee Tomlin and Stephen Conway have been pressing for the District Council to provide Twyford with a new library.

The existing Twyford library huts are well past their use-by date, and we have been on the look-out for suitable new premises for some time. ‘The recent closure of J W Green’s bar’, Dee told Focus, ‘means that there is a real opportunity, which we must seize.’ At November’s council meeting your Twyford local councillors asked for the leader of council to give his help, and they have been working with council officers to try to secure the site as part of negotiations involving the owners, the council and other interested parties.

Twyford Liberal Democrats

Sometimes persistence pays! After a three-year campaign, Twyford village centre finally has CCTV cover. For a long time, Conservative-controlled Wokingham District Council was unwilling to install cameras in Twyford, despite an independent report, commissioned by the council, clearly identifying the need for CCTV in the village.

In July 2002, Stephen Conway, one of Twyford’s Lib Dem councillors, submitted a petition signed by more than 800 local residents and businesses, calling for CCTV for the village centre. When this failed to move the Conservatives, Stephen began to approach local businesses for funding. This persuaded the council to provide part of the money needed to install the system, and to agree to cover the running costs. The council’s belated commitment was welcome, but it remains unfortunate that of all the district’s main centres, only Twyford has had to raise money locally for CCTV. Had it not been for the generosity of local businesses, we would still be waiting!

The first camera was in place and operating by the time of the Twyford Christmas Fair in early December, and the system has already helped the police with a number of incidents in the village centre.

Twyford Liberal Democrats

The Arrows started strongly but soon fell under the sway of a dominant Twyford side. EBIL Under 13, Division 2. Saturday 14/01/06.

A high octane start by the Arrows that embraced some good possession and gritty individual displays proved to be a false dawn as the high flying Twyford Comets ruthlessly tore the home side apart with a combination of cool finishing and a killer instinct that time and again took advantage of every moment of hesitation within the home camp.

An early effort by Daniel Jordan was followed by the first corner of the game awarded after some smart running by Ben Hudson.

Fierce play by Jonathan Hall thwarted the threat from the right wing and Cameron Willis competently marshalled the midfield to raise early expectations.

On thirteen minutes the game swung the way of the visitors who exploited a gifted corner to convert the opener. Again defensive frailties were punished ten minutes later when the statuesque back four watched on as the lone Twyford Comet crashed home number two.

Further calamity was only minutes away as again a soft goal was gifted to the visitors after another expensive defensive mix-up.

The busy Adam Kirke made a breath taking full length save to deny further embarrassment and the resultant clearance was picked up by the powerful legs of Sam Hudson who let rip with a terrific effort that was spectacularly headed off the line.

A sublime piece of skill on the wing by the Twyford Comet forward line was confidently tucked away by the outstretched striker moments before the half-time whistle.

Half time - Whitegrove Arrows 0 v Twyford Comet Crusaders 4

Fresh legs in the form of Ollie Cartledge and James Foley provided some welcome bite although the danger of the counter attack was always a clear and present danger with this outcome becoming fact within seven minutes of the re-start when three visiting forwards burst through to dance around the exposed Arrows keeper to plunder number five.

An explosive run down the left wing reaped further reward when the Twyford Comet front man angled a sublime effort over the advancing Adam Kirke to secure the half-dozen.

With energy levels at an all time low within the shell-shocked Arrows the visitors added to their tally to complete the full-scale demolition.

As the classic 1990’s track by D:Ream's states: Things Can Only Get Better!

Parents Man of the Match: Cameron Willis Coaches Man of the Match: Jonathan Hall

Team: Adam Kirke, Josh Baker, Aarandeep Uppal, Jonathan Hall, Cameron Willis, Daniel Jordan, Sam Hudson, Ben Hudson, Ollie Cartledge, James Foley, Daniel Hiscock, Jamie Smith, Alex Lombos (c).

MATCH REPORTER: Ian Kirke.

BBC Berkshire ~ Twyford

Twyford strawberry farmer Eric Jarnet is fuming after police confiscated his shotgun on his 70th birthday because they feared he might emulate Norfolk farmer Tony Martin.

Mr Martin became a national figure after the shotgun killing of a burglar at his farmhouse.

An exasperated Mr Jarnet publicly admitted he might "do a Martin" after raiders stole hundreds of yards of irrigation piping from his 25-acre Twyford Fruit Farm in London Road, effectively putting him out of business.

Moments after he made his remarks police arrived to seize his shotgun, for which he has a licence.

Mr Jarnet said: "The thieves have all the rights in the world. Even if I had a dog here and he bit an intruder he would have to be put down.

"And years ago we had the gypsies on my land, and all the layabouts on their motorbikes and quad bikes, who cost us a fortune.

"And they keep breaking into the farm shop run by my tenants, so why put up with it?

"I have had enough especially as it happened on my 70th birthday. I will go to America and then I can have my gun and a licence."

Twyford's Mr Jarnet added: "Residents and farmers have no protection and the police have just proved my point about how far will somebody be pushed into doing a Martin up in Norfolk.

"He was pushed too far. Nobody is saying he did the right thing, and I did not make a specific threat to a specific person.

"I was asking if a person could be pushed too far and when a person could be pushed too far.

"I gave up my gun voluntarily because there's no point in antagonising the police.

"The police and the judges are not doing anything to protect us.

"The policeman took the gun and he hid it under his coat. If it was all legal and above board why did he have to hide it under his coat?

"They have overreacted and they have proved they are protecting the villains.

"In other words, they are saying 'you come on Mr Jarnet's land, at least he can't shoot you.'"

Police spokesman Tim Wiseman said: "If anyone is making these public comments then we have a duty to check them out. Firearms, particularly in West Berkshire, are a sensitive issue.

"Concerns were passed to police following comments Mr Jarnet made on a local radio station. Thames Valley Police have a duty to make sure that no risk exists.

"We obviously had to respond to this and a firearms inquiries officer went round, and Mr Jarnet surrendered his gun."

ic Berkshire ~ Twyford

SENIOR CITIZENS OPEN FORUM FOR TWYFORD AND DISTRICT

Neighbourhood Policing

Changes to the way Neighbourhoods are policed

Presentation by PC Stuart Loudwell and a Community Support Officer

2 pm Thursday 26 January
St Thomas More Church Hall
Loddon Hall Road, Twyford.

Twyford and District Age Concern Tel: 0118 934 4040

Twyford Panto At The Ok Corral by Jim Sperinck and featuring Butch Casserole and the Sun Tanned kid. January 12th, 13th & 14th 2006.

The liveliest pantomime in the area can be seen soon at Loddon Hall in Twyford.

Madcap humour as Clint Westwood rides into town seeking revenge on wicked Sheriff Smallholding. He meets Dame Winnie Pegg and her daughter 'Calamity' Jane, who are about to be thrown off their land by the Sheriff's deputies Butch Casserole and the Sun-tanned kid.

A traditional pantomime in an unusual setting - for all the family.

Evening Twyford Performances 7.45pm Saturday Matinee at 2pm

Seats £6 and £7

Tickets currently available for all performances, however Matinee seats are selling fast!

Book online at
http://www.twyrusdrama.org.uk/boxoffice.htm or phone the box office on 0870 7744 262.

Twyford and Ruscombe Theatre Group is a friendly local group always looking for new members, both for on-stage and back-stage roles. Why not get in touch?

Twyford and Ruscombe Theatre Group