Twyford Directory Online
Note: The details in this directory were taken from the April 2009 edition of the Twyford News Directory, published every two years by Twyford Parish Council, therefore it is possible that the contact details may not be up to date. Please could local groups and organisations notify Twyford Parish Council of any changes.
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1. Key local contacts and Information
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2. Charitable organisations
Twyford, Wargrave and District Volunteer Centre
Secretary: Mrs Jean Bryant, 61 Lincoln Gardens Tel: 0118 934 1873
Age Concern: Lady Elizabeth Centre, Polehampton Close
Organiser: Lynn Buddell Tel: 0118 934 4040
Royal British Legion
Contact: Mr G. Kay 56 Wessex Gardens Tel: 0118 934 0748
W.R.V.S.
Contact: Mrs Penny Feathers Tel: 07714 898530
Website:
www.wrvs.org.uk
Meals on Wheels: WRVS Tel: 0118 987 1528
Christian Aid: Contact St Mary’s Church Office Tel: 0118 934 4792
Polehampton Charities: Clerk to the Trustees: Mr P Hutt c/o Field Seymoure Parkes Solicitors, 1 London Street, Reading, RG1 4QW
Tel: 0118 951 6322 e-mail:
peter.hutt@fsp-law.com
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3. Churches
Anglican · St Mary the Virgin, Station Road, Twyford, RG10 9NT
· St James the Great, Church Lane, Ruscombe
· United Reformed Church, Church Street, Twyford, RG10 9DR
Church Office Tel: 0118 934 4792 e-mail:
office@rustwychurch.org Website:
www.rustwychurch.org
Roman Catholic
Church of St Thomas More, 105 London Road, Twyford, RG10 9EL
Priest: Father Flanagan, Church Office Tel: 0118 934 0854
Website:
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4. Political parties
Twyford Conservative Branch
Contact: Mr John Jarvis, 27 Springfield Park Tel: 0118 934 2374
Twyford and District Labour Party
Contact: Mr Stuart Craimer, 23 Ruscombe Road Tel: 0118 934 0035
Liberal Democrats
Contact: Mrs Vivien Readman, 41 Hilltop Road Tel: 0118 934 0396
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5. Societies for women
United Reformed Church Friendship Club
Contact: Hilary Powley, 45 Broadwater Road Tel: 0118 934 0213
Mothers Union
Contact: Mrs Jenny Hay, Branch Leader Tel: 0118 934 1620
Meeting Point
Contact: Mrs Zena Chittenden Tel: 0118 934 2608
Twyford Evening Townswomen's Guild
Secretary: Mrs Gina Burke Tel: 0118 934 1973
Twyford and Ruscombe Women's Institute
Secretary: Mrs Zo Millie Tel: 0118 934 0960
Royal British Legion, Ladies Section
Chairman: Mrs Mary Davies Tel: 0118 934 3046
Twyford Circle (women aged 18-45)
Contact: Ann Moffat Tel: 0118 934 4781
Charvil Girls Choir
Contact: Suzanne Newman Tel: 0118 934 0589
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6. Groups for the retired
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship (Twyford & Wargrave)
Chairman: Mr John Keast, Witherley Cottage, Blakes Road, Wargrave, RG10 8LA Tel: 0118 940 2975
Age Concern
Lady Elizabeth Centre, Polehampton Close, RG10 9RP
Organiser: Lyn Buddell Tel: 0118 934 4040
Senior Citizens Open Forum (SCOF)
Contact: Lyn Buddell Tel: 0118 934 4040
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7. Groups for young people
Boys Brigade
Contact: Mr P Tate, 41 Winchcombe Road Tel: 0118 934 5093
Twyford Scout and Cub Group
Chairman: John March, 58 Wargrave Road. Tel: 0118 934 0584
Group Scout Leader: Tom Toy. Tel: 0118 940 3117
e-mail:
admin@twyfordscouts.org.uk Website:
www.twyfordscouts.org.ukContacts for registrations:
· Beavers: Mrs C Haynes Tel: 0118 901 7846
· Cubs: Mrs S Toy Tel: 0118 940 3117
· Scouts: Alan Foord Tel: 0118 901 6102
· Explorer Scouts: Hazel Evans Tel: 0118 901 6643
1st Twyford Brownies
Mrs Rebecca Meeuwissen
Twyford Youth Club
Twyford Youth and Community Centre, Loddon Hall Road
· Mondays, 7.15pm - 9.45pm, for school years: 7, 8 and 9
· Wednesdays, 7.30pm - 10.00pm, school years: 9, 10 and 11
· Thursdays, 6.00pm - 8.00pm, project night, for ages 13 to 19
Contact: Debbie Coleman. Tel: 0118 934 0891
Local information for 13-19 year olds: Website:
www.activeyouth.co.uk
Family Information Service - provides information, advice and assistance for families, children and young people aged 0-19 years.
Tel: 0118 935 2255 e-mail:
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8. Groups for parents and toddlers
Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group
Meets every Tuesday morning in term time from 10.00-11.30am in the United Reformed Church, Church Street, Twyford
Twyford Toddler Group
Meets every Wednesday and Friday in term time, 9.30–11.30am, at Twyford Youth & Community Centre, Loddon Hall Road
Contact: Gemma Smith. Tel: 0118 934 2791
Teddies Music Club
Thursdays 10am & 11am, Loddon Hall, Twyford, RG10 9JA
Website: www.teddiesmusicclub.co.uk
Teddy Praise
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in term time at 9.30am in St Mary’s Church for a church service and craft.
Contact Katie Coe. Tel: 0118 934 1398
e-mail: sebcoes@tiscali.co.uk
Sporty Kids (ages 2-5)
Mondays 9.30-10.15am, East Park Farm, Charvil (term-time only). Sports Development Unit. Tel: 0118 974 6264
Twins Club
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at St Mary’s Church Centre 10am - 11.30am. Natalie Burton. Tel: 0118 970 6896
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Local events include a weekly Bump and Baby Cafe (open to everyone) and Early Days courses for new mothers.
Contact Postnatal Leader: Catherine Neil. Tel: 0118 934 0988
NCT Henley & District Branch. e-mail henleyanddistrictnct@hotmail.com
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9. Other leisure activities
Twyford and Ruscombe Art Club
Contact: Mrs M A Smith Tel: 0118 934 5054
Twyford and Ruscombe Floral Art Club
Secretary: Mrs P Stephenson Tel: 0118 934 3024
Twyford and Ruscombe Theatre Group
Chairman: Mike Brooks Tel: 0118 934 0040
Twyford Singers
Secretary: Elaine Cowling Tel: 0118 969 5181
St Mary's Church Bellringers
1st and 3rd Fridays, 7.30-9pm, St Mary’s Church Tower.
Contact: George Roberts Tel: 0118 934 0468
Twyford Handbell Ringers
Contact: Jean Bryant Tel: 0118 934 1873
Twyford Men's Club
Secretary: Mr F Pepall, 73 Hermitage Drive Tel: 0118 934 0675
Reading and District Sugarcraft Guild
Contact: Mrs Roberts Tel: 0118 934 0468
Twyford Lacemakers
Contact: Mrs Roberts Tel: 0118 934 0468
Knitting Circle
Twyford Library, 3rd Tuesday of every month, 2-3pm, all abilities welcome
Contact Twyford Library: 0118 934 0800
Twyford Quilters
Contact: Mrs Roberts Tel: 0118 934 0468
Twyford and Ruscombe Horticultural Association
Store in Loddon Hall Rd is open to members on Sundays, 10-11am
Membership Secretary: Bill Barnes Tel: 0118 934 5488
Twyford and Ruscombe Local History Society
Secretary: Audrey Curtis Tel: 0118 934 3260
Website: www.lesterellis.plus.com/lhs
Housebound Club
Contact: Mrs J. Smith, 1 Colleton Drive Tel: 0118 934 0604
Twyford Bridge Club
Chairman: Martin Jordan Tel: 0118 984 3260
Friends of Ruscombe Wood (FORWOOD)
Contact: Steve Loyd, 10 Carlile Gardens Tel: 0118 934 5784
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10. Sports groups
Aerobics
· Shape Up Shop, Mondays 7.30-8.30pm, Loddon Hall.
· Body Blast (including Step), Tuesdays 9.15-10.15am, Twyford Youth & Community Centre (term time only).
· Body Conditioning, Thursdays 10-11am, Twyford Youth & Community Centre (term time)
Just turn up or contact Lorie. Tel: 0118 940 2459
Badminton
· Tuesday Ladies Badminton Club, Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am at Loddon Hall. Contact: Carol Grant Tel: 0118 934 0346.
· Twyford Badminton Club, Tuesdays 7.30-10.00pm at Loddon Hall. Contact: Linda Spicer at the club.
· Loddon Ladies Badminton Club, Weds 9.30-11.30am at Loddon Hall. Contact: Sally Hawkins Tel: 0118 934 1861.
Ballroom Dancing
Friday afternoons at Loddon Hall: 1.30-3pm for beginners, 3.15-4.45pm for intermediates Tel: 0845 330 3343.
Ceroc
Fridays 8-11.30pm, Loddon Hall. Bill/Becky: 07980 556560
Cricket
Twyford and Ruscombe Cricket Club, Southlake Meadow. Youth and adult. Contact: Nick Downes Tel: 0118 901 6655
Dance Classes
Jeannine Greville Dance Academy, all forms of dance, ages 21/2 to 19. Thursdays 3-8pm Loddon Hall Tel: 01491 572000
Fishing
Twyford & District Fishing Club. Gavin Hill Tel: 01753 648562
Football
· Twyford Comets Football Club. Youth teams up to under 17s for boys and girls. Contact: Graham Jerome-Ball Tel: 0118 940 3035
· Twyford & Ruscombe Football Club. Contact Mrs Wrigley Tel: 0118 934 5229
Judo
Wednesdays 4-6pm, Twyford Youth & Community Centre.
Karate
Mondays 7.00pm, Loddon Hall. John Tel: 0118 969 0170
Keep Fit
· Ladies Keep Fit, Thursdays 8-9pm (term time only) at Polehampton Junior School. Janet Waters Tel: 01491 572066
· Ladies Keep Fit, Rosemary Conley, Wednesdays 10-11.30am at the Scout HQ. Contact: Claire McCarthy Tel: 01491 641759
· Over 50s Keep Fit, Mondays 10-11am, Twyford Youth & Community Centre. Contact: Lorie Tel: 0118 940 2459
· Gentle Exercise to Music, Tuesdays 1.30-3pm, Loddon Hall. Next course 22nd April - 1st July. Tel: 0118 9695301
Line Dancing
Mondays 2-3.30pm, Thursdays 8-10pm, The 2nd Saturday in every month 8-11pm, Twyford Youth & Community Centre.
Netball
Coaching sessions for all abilities, ball-court King George V Field.
Contact Corinne Mobile: 07773 400563 e-mail:
cerackham@yahoo.co.uk
Pilates
Tuesdays 6.30pm, Loddon Hall. Davina Tel: 0118 932 1029
Rugby
Redingensians Rugby Football Club, Old Bath Road, Sonning. Teams for ages 6 to veteran. Tel: 0118 9695259.
Salsa
Wednesdays, 7.30-11pm, Loddon Hall. Tel: 0118 966 8292
Sequence Dancing
· Tuesdays 8-10pm, Twyford Youth & Community Centre.
· Wokingham Sequence Dance Club and Woodley Sequence Dance Club hold weekend sessions at Loddon Hall Tel: 0118 934 5268
Swimming
Polehampton Swimming Association, Polehampton Junior School.
Sharon Searle Tel:0118 9342040 Website:www.lesterellis.plus.com/psa
Tai Chi
· Berkshire Tai Chi, Monday evenings, beginners 6.30-7.30pm, intermediate 7.30-9pm, St Thomas More Catholic Church Hall.
Contact: Philip Larsson Tel: 07814 969540
· Weekend courses once/month, Twyford Youth & Community Centre. Tel: 0118 934 0891
· Thursdays, 7-9pm United Reform Church.
Tennis
· Twyford Tennis Club, King George V Field. Contact: Douglas Munro Tel: 0118 934 1800 Website:
www.twyfordtennis.org.uk· One court is available for public hire Tel: 0118 934 9721
Walking· Loddon Valley Ramblers, walks of 5-6 miles on Thursday and Sunday mornings. Contact: Barbara Curtis Tel: 0118 9403158
· Organised walks in Dinton Pastures, Tuesdays 10am for a stroll (1 mile) or a medium walk (2-3 miles) and Sundays 10.30am medium (not bank holidays). Meet guide with red cap/jumper in the car park. Tel: 0118 9342016
Yoga
· Monday mornings, St Thomas More Church Hall.
· Mondays 9.30-11am, Scout HQ. Sarah Raspin Tel: 0118 934 9040
· Tuesdays 10.30am-12pm, Youth & Community Centre.
· Wednesday mornings, St Mary’s Church Centre.
· Wednesdays, 7.30-9.00pm, United Reform Church. Contact: Cheryl Youngman Tel: 0118 934 5753
· Fridays 9.30-11am, Loddon Hall. Cheryl Tel: 0118 934 5753
· Antenatal Yoga: Thursday evenings at St Thomas More.
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11. Halls for hire
Stanlake Pavilion - weekends and school holidays only
Contact Twyford Parish Council Clerk Tel: 0118 934 5444
United Reformed Church - large hall and separate schoolroom
Contact: Graham Jackson Tel: 0118 934 1864
St Mary's Church Centre - no commercial lettings
Contact the Church office Tel: 0118 934 4792
Scout Headquarters - Loddon Hall Rd
Contact John March Tel: 0118 934 0584
Twyford Youth and Community Centre
Sports hall with changing rooms and showers Tel: 0118 934 0891
Loddon Hall – several rooms including a large hall with a stage
Contact: Mr Gee. Tel:0118 934 5268 e-mail: LoddonHall@btconnect.com
Website: www.loddonhall.co.uk
School Halls - some are available for evening/weekend hire. Contact details for schools are in section 13.
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12. Adult education
The Piggott School - community education evening classes
Contact: Gillian Maloney Tel: 0118 940 2357
e-mail: gm@piggott.wokingham.sch.uk
Bracknell and Wokingham College
Over 1000 courses at 30 venues in and around Bracknell and Wokingham Tel: 0845 330 3343 Website: www.bracknell.ac.uk
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13. Schools
Polehampton C. of E. Infant School
Hermitage Drive, Twyford, Reading, RG10 9HS
Tel: 0118 934 0246
Head Teacher: Miss H. Ball
Website: www.polehamptoninfant.ik.org
Polehampton C. of E. Junior School
Kibblewhite Crescent, Twyford, RG10 9AX
Tel: 0118 934 1338
Head Teacher: Mrs P. Montie
Website: www.polehampton-jun.wokingham.sch.uk
Colleton Primary School
Colleton Drive, Twyford, Reading, RG10 0AX
Tel: 0118 934 0530
Website: www.colleton.wokingham.sch.uk
The Piggott Comprehensive School
Twyford Road, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8DS
Tel: 0118 940 2357
Head Teacher: Mrs Hilary Winter
Website: www.piggott.wokingham.sch.uk
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14. Pre-schools and day nurseries
Happy Hours Pre-School
Medway Building, Polehampton Infant School, Hermitage Drive, Twyford, RG10 9HS
Tel: 0118 934 9088
Manager: Marian Grace
Website:
www.happyhourspreschool.ik.com