After many dedicated years service as a car driver for CHAIN,  Bill Abbot has retired due to ill health. We thank him sincerely and wish him well.

Well done Ron Tarry for all the years (20) as Hungerford’s NWN columnist. Now you have the time, perhaps you can do some articles for CHAIN MAIL?

TRAVEL TOKENS –
NEW SCHEME YEAR COMMENCING APRIL 1st 2009.

Please note you have until only 30th APRIL 2009 to use the current tokens.
(DARK RED & LIGHT PINK)
We want your money
Not just any old money, but your RED PLASTIC money. That is we would like you to bring into CHAIN’s office any old unused Plastic Tokens, before the 21st of April. CHAIN can put the ‘’’Old’’ to ‘’New’’ uses. So to all of you that have some left please bring them to CHAIN because after the end of APRIL they are absolutely useless!

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Volunteering for THE ROSE OF HUNGERFORD

In1990, following extensive restoration, the Kennet and Avon Canal was reopened by Her Majesty the Queen. Since then our local trip boat, Rose of Hungerford, has become an extremely popular attraction for both local people and those on holiday here and has been used for thousands of public trips and private parties. For each trip Rose is crewed by a captain, a helmsman and at least two other crew members all of whom are volunteers living in or within a few miles of Hungerford.
Of course, as time goes by and people come and go, our crew numbers fluctuate and we are always in need of new people to join us. If you enjoy being out of doors come rain or shine, and would appreciate slowing down your pace of life to a speed of approximately 3 mph, why not consider a new ‘hobby’. You would be given full training in all aspects of canal boating including working locks, serving in our on-board bar/kitchen and steering Rose and, if you wish, further training taking you on to Captain level. If you are aged over 18 and this seems like an attractive way of spending time in the fresh air please telephone our crew trainer Graeme Dewhirst who will welcome your call and be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

Graeme’s telephone number is 01635 30404.

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The Download

– the place to find out what’s going on for young people in West Berkshire.

The Download is a new web site which has been set up to provide information for young people. All young people are invited to contribute articles, reviews, dates for forthcoming events as well as issues of concern or debate.

The site is aimed at 13-19 year olds and has been initiated by the Downland Youth Project and is sponsored by Vodafone.

By contributing, you can build up hours towards a Duke of Edinburgh Award, Arts Award or
V Involved – it will also look good on your CV or personal statement. Make contact via the web site www.wbdownload.org. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Vanessa Kenneth, Co-ordinator for The Download