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31/10/2017

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RAF Welford has a tanoy system known as "Giant Voice", which is designed to get a message across the base to all personnel if an emergency situation arose.  

The Giant Voice has recently been upgraded, and we are planning to test out the new system on Wednesday 1 November at 12:00 midday. The test will last anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. Depending on the wind direction and weather during this time you may hear various tones and alerts that we are required to validate during the calibration phase of the new system install. These noises should cause no concern for alarm. 

Once the new system is successfully tested, it is proposed that the National anthems of the UK and USA are played at the end of each working week. This is traditional across USAF bases, and national anthems are played at other USAF bases in the UK at the end of each working day. The weekly anthems will be played on a Thursday or Friday afternoon, at either 4:00pm or 5:00pm. 

Please can you pass on this message to local residents, to prepare them both for the system testing on Wednesday and the ongoing playing of the national anthems. Thank you - RAF Welford

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Guidance from Thames Valley Police

26/10/2017

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M4 Further Road Works

26/10/2017

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Please see below information from Highways England in relation to M4 closures. Any queries should be directed to Highways England – details below.
 
FROM Highways England:
 
Maintenance work to replace the beams and waterproofing material to the bridges which carry the M4 over the B4009 Hampstead Norreys Road near Hermitage, Brocks Lane near Frilsham and Burnt Hill Road has now started.
 
As previously advised, during work to demolish and install the bridge deck beams, specialist working methods and equipment will be required which will include larger cranes that will sit across all lanes of the motorway.
 
To allow this work to take place we will be fully closing the M4 east and westbound carriageways between junctions 12 and 13 over the following entire weekend periods (9pm Friday through to 5am Monday):
 
·         Friday 24 to Monday 27 November 2017
·         Friday 8 to Monday 11 December 2017
·         Friday 15 to Monday 18 December 2017
·         Friday 12 to Monday 15 January 2018
·         Friday 19 to Monday 22 January 2018 (contingency)
 
During the closures a clearly signed diversion will be in place via the A4 (through Newbury, Thatcham and Woolhampton), however as we are expecting this route to be extremely busy alternatives routes will be suggested further afield.
 
Significant delays are expected during these weekend closure periods, and it is advised that you plan ahead of your journey to allow for extra time or avoid this route where possible.
 
We would like to apologise in advance for any disruption caused by these closures; if you have any questions, or if you’d like you know about our work please contact us on 0300 123 5000 or email info@highwaysengland.co.uk. Or you can visit our website at www.highways.gov.uk/roads
 
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New Police & Crime Plan 2017

12/10/2017

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A summary version of the new Police & Crime plan 2017 for the Thames Valley has now been published detailing the five strategic priorities for policing and crime for the next five years.  The summary can be downloaded below:
 
pcc_plan_summary_2017_final.pdf
File Size: 3649 kb
File Type: pdf
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Successful Working Party - Thank you

10/10/2017

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Thank you to all those that help at the Village Working Party last Sunday!
A lot was achieved with a big cutting back session around the War Memorial, weeding and cutting back at the Churchyard along with new gravel reinforcement mats at the Churchyard entrance to help stop the gravel spreading on the road. Lots of cutting back and clearance at the Old Churchyard, tidying up around the Village Hall and weeding in the Playground.
Thank to all the workers and to those that provided the refreshments and lunch and made this a successful day. 
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Village Quiz Night

9/10/2017

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Badger Group Appealing for Members

9/10/2017

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Are you interested in badgers?
  
Would you like to join a local badger group to learn more about and help these fascinating animals?
 
We are a friendly local group who arrange walks, talks and sett surveys and are looking to expand membership in the area.
 
If you would like to join us or want to find out more, please email us at:-badgers@berksbadgers.org.uk 
or call us on 0709 2234377
or visit our website www.binfieldbadgers.org.uk
 
Binfield Badger Group
Protecting badgers in BerkshireCharity Number: 1075886
      
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M4 Closures - Changes for W/C 9th October

6/10/2017

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Highways have informed us of changes to the proposed M4 Closures for the week commencing 9th October:
·         Monday 9th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th October – Full EASTBOUND closures from junction 13 to junction 12
·         Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October – Full WESTBOUND closures from junction 12 to junction 13
The closures planned for week commencing 16 October have been cancelled as the narrow lane traffic management should be installed.
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Help Required for Village Working Party

3/10/2017

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This Sunday from 10am meeting at the Village Hall.
​Various tasks including tidying and cutting back at the Churchyard, Village Hall and around the village road signs.
Please bring gardening tools.
Sausage butties and refreshments for all the workers. 
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