Thanks for all the Neighbourhood Plan support

ON behalf of our respective parish councils we would like to thank residents for giving such overwhelming support to the Neighbourhood Plan at the referendum on 6 February.

Through the excellent work of the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee, led by Laurence Heath, the views of residents formed the basis of a ‘Plan by the Community for the community’. The result was that ninety-four percent of those voting in the referendum supported the plan which now forms part of planning policy for the area. The Arborfield and Barkham Joint Neighbourhood plan will be adopted formally at a special meeting of Wokingham Borough Council’s executive on 26 March. It will mark the end of a long road, but only the beginning of work to ensure that the two parishes retain their identity while welcoming sustainable change.

Mark Picken, chairman of Arborfield and Newland Parish Council

Pam Stubbs, chairman, Barkham Parish Council

Cat lovers can rise to the occasion with baking aid

ARE you a cat lover who enjoys baking? If so then Cats Protection would like your help to raise money for cats in need by hosting a Pawsome Afternoon Tea event in

April.

Organising an event is easy and you can hold the event in your home, workplace or school. This year, Masterchef winner Tim Anderson and Bake Off star Kim-Joy are supporting the event by providing their own recipes to help support the cause.

Now in its fourth year, the event provides a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones enjoying some bakes, as well as raising funds to help the many unwanted cats in our

care.

To register for a free Pawsome Afternoon Tea pack and to view Tim and Kim-Joy’s recipes, please visit www.pawsometea.org

Zoe Thompson

Fundraising Mass Participation Officer

Cats Protection