Twyford

The Twyford Village Centre Management Initiative (TVCMI) was formed in 2001 with two main aims. First, the community - and particularly local businesses - needed to adapt to the arrival of Waitrose in the village and second, a group such as TVCMI was able to access funding and grants that other organisations like Borough and Parish Councils could not. This has ensured that Wokingham Borough Council could carry out enhancements in the village without delving into its limited and precious core funding.

Six years on, and with its programme of projects successfully completed, TVCMI is now embarking on a forward-thinking programme to consult the community to discover the facilities and resources that local people would like to see improved or created in the future. By forming these community-led plans in partnership with other local groups and organisations, TVCMI will be eligible to apply for economic regeneration funding from the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and other organisations.

Representatives from SEEDA, The Community Council for Berkshire and Wokingham Borough Council will offer practical support and advice throughout the process. SEEDA work in other areas has resulted in the creation of a scenic circular walk, a village hall extension and an athletics running track, to name but a few of its projects. Now we need an enthusiastic group of volunteers representing all sections of the community to bring new ideas and suggestions together in a cohesive plan, to ensure that Twyford remains a great place to live with a thriving economy in the years ahead.

We ask all local groups and organisations to send a representative to our General Meeting on Wednesday 13th February at 7.45pm in The Ruscombe Room at Loddon Hall. This will signal the commencement of a process to ensure that we get everybody’s ‘wish-list’ for Twyford. The meeting is public, so any interested individuals are welcome to attend. There will be a short business meeting, in which a new management team will be elected, and then the floor will be open for our first discussion.
In a world of financial restrictions, we now have a golden opportunity to obtain funds for the community, but first we must formulate a plan. Please help us to achieve it.

Twyford Village Centre Management Initiative – 1 London Road, Twyford, RG10 9EH

Daisy's Dream is a local charity based in Twyford which supports bereaved children and their families. Each year over 500 children receive support through a range of services including telephone and email support, direct work with children at home or school and bringing children and young people together through events throughout the year.

The ASICS British 10K London Run

Daisy's Dream, Twyford has 6 places for - The British 10k London Run. Please contact Daisy's Dream for an entry form. We only ask for a minimum of £250 in sponsorship to be raised to support us! Contact: T: 0118 934 2604 or E: info@daisysdream.org.uk

The eighth annual ASICS British 10K London Run will once again take place through the heart of historic central London in summer 2008! The race starts at 9.35am on 6th July outside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe on Piccadilly. The route will take runners past central London's world famous historic and iconic landmarks.
Taking part will be olympic athletes and celebrities from stage and screen, as well as tens of thousands fun and recreational runners who will raise over a million pounds for the hundreds of participating charities and other causes.

The BUPA Great Capital Run

The BUPA Great Capital Run in aid of Help a London Child is set to return to London's Hyde Park on Sunday 20th July 2008. Last year over 11,000 runners took part in the event and the paths of Hyde Park were a sea of colour as runners of all abilities took part in the 10km course.

The event is in aid of Capital Radio's Help a London Child and thousands of pounds were raised last year by runners who took part in the event. Daisy's Dream, Twyford has 10 places available for this event. We just ask for a minimum of £300 to be raised through sponsorship with a £50 deposit. Please contact us for an entry form – T: 0118 934 2604 E: info@daisysdream.org.uk

Daisy's Dream Skydive

Saturday 5th July Daisy's Dream, Twyford will be raising funds through tandem skydives! If you'd like to take part in this exciting event we ask that you raise a minimum of around £385 and you can even do it for FREE! Please contact us for an information pack. T: 0118 934 2604 E: info@daisysdream.org.uk

Daisy's Dream, Twyford