Twyford Directory
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1. Key local contacts and Information
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2. Charitable organisations
Twyford and District Round Table
Chairman: Adrian McNeile Tel: 0118 934 2452
Membership: Phil Hitchings Tel: 0118 9343259
Secretary: Graham Powell Tel: 0118 9034925
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:
Assistant Clerk to the Trustees: Ms Liz Treadwell, 114 Victoria Road, Wargrave, Berks, RG10 8AE
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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: www.stthomasmore-twyford.org.uk 4
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: Sue Bundy, Tel: 0118 901 6807
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
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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 Peter Tate. Tel: 0118 9345 093
Triangle and Triangle Plus Youth Club
St Mary's Church Centre/ United Reformed Church, alternate weeks.
Triangle meets from 7pm - 8.30pm for school years 7 - 9
Triangle Plus meets from 8.30pm - 10pm for shool years 10 and above
Contact Pat Hall. Tel: 0118 934 4792
Charvil Girls' Choir
Contact: Suzanne Newman Tel: 0118 934 0589
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
2nd Twyford Brownies
Jo Logan Tel: 0118 9321360
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: fis@wokingham.gov.uk 8
8. Groups for parents and toddlers
Noah’s Ark Toddler Group
Meets every Tuesday morning in term time from 10.00-11.30am in the United Reformed Church, Church Street, Twyford
Contact Fiona Archer-Lock. Tel: 0118 934 1151
Twyford Toddler Group
Meets every Wednesday and Friday in term time, 9.30–11.30am, at Twyford Youth & Community Centre, Loddon Hall Road
Contact: Susan Witton. Tel: 07784886440 e-mail: TwyfordToddlers@gmail.com
Teddies Music Club
Thursdays 10am, 11am and 1.15pm, 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 Mondays at St Mary’s Church Centre 10am - 11.30am. Heidi Burgess (heidiburgess@hotmail.co.uk) and Sarah Dix (adix@shiplake.org.uk)
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
Charvil Voices: Ladies Choir
Contact Suzanne Newman. Tel: 0118 9340589
Tapestry: Female Adult Vocal Ensemble
Contact Suzanne Newman. Tel: 0118 9340589
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 8326
St Mary's Church Bellringers
Every Friday, 7.30-9pm, St Mary's Church Tower.
Contact: Simon Farrar Tel: 07764 191556
Twyford Handbell Ringers
Contact: Julie Gwynn Tel: 0118 934 0709
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
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
Website: www.trha.org.uk
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 9.15-10.15am, 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
· Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Class, Wednesdays 6.30-8pm at The Piggott School. Contact: Kirsty Ede Tel: 01189 776125 or email: kirstyede@aol.com · 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.
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.
Reading Rugby Football Club, Holme Park Sonning Lane, Sonning, RG4 6ST.
Rugby for all ages, men & ladies, ages U6 - Over 35's
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, Kibblewhite Crescent, Twyford, RG10 9AX
Contact: Lesley Jarvis. Tel: 0118 934 2374
Table Tennis
Springfield TTC (Twyford's Table Tennis Club).
Club/Practice Night - Monday evenings 7.30 - 9.30pm (September through to May). Players of all abilities welcome.
Polehampton Junior School, Kibblewhite Crescent, Twyford, RG10 9AX
Contact: Daniel Mortimer. Tel: 0118 934 9367. Email: twyfordtabletennis@gmail.com
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
· Sundays 10-1130am, Charvil Village Hall Tel 07772 281902 or email info@gregoryangell.com. Website: www.gregoryangell.com
· Antenatal Yoga: Thursday evenings at St Thomas More.
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11. Halls for hire
United Reformed Church - large hall and separate schoolroom
Contact: Graham Jackson Tel: 0118 934 1864
Reading Rugby Football Club - facilities for hire
Holme Park Sonning Lane, Sonning RG4 6ST
Tel: 01189 696592 or e-mail: mel.short@readingrfc.co.uk
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
Twyford & District Age Concern
Main hall and upstairs meeting room available for hire. Kitchen facilties are available.
Tel: 0118 934 4040
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.polehampton-inf.wokingham.sch.uk
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.co.uk