• L.E.T.S.

• BfN The Breastfeeding Network
  

• The Bracknell Forest Lions Club

• The Bracknell Amateur Radio Club

• The Binfield Bikers Cycle Club

Binfield Air Scouts/
Binfield Cubs/Binfield Beavers
Binfield Scout Hut,
Terrace Road North, Binfield
Tel: 01344 424959

Binfield Guides and Rangers/
Binfield Brownies/
Binfield Rainbows
Binfield Memorial Hall,
Terrace Road South, Binfield
Tel: 0118 9321352

Binfield Badger Group
PO Box 3805
Binfield
Berkshire RG42 1HH

We are the Berkshire badger protection group. We have members from all across Berkshire, not just in Binfield. Membership costs just £3 per person per year. We produce 3-4 newsletters a year, and hold 2 public meetings annually, in April and October. We carry out a lot of badger related work, including sett surveys, road casualty rescues, displays and talks at local events, etc, so we are always keen to attract active members to help with our work.

Take a look at our website: www.binfieldbadgergroup.freeserve.co.uk

THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION

BRACKNELL BRANCH
No. 6 AREA
REGISTERED CHARITY No. 266982
Patron: Her Majesty The Queen Hon.

Secretary: Alan Ringshall, 38 Red Rose, Binfield, Berkshire RG42 5LD
Tel: 01344-640983 - Mobile: 0794-1787885
e-mail: alan@abringo.freeserve.co.uk

On Sunday 9th February 1997, the Bracknell Branch of the Royal Naval Association was commissioned at the Royal British Legion in Bracknell.

The 7 Founder member on that Special day; Irene Bristoe - Bill Holliday - Martin Lawes - Terry Joiner - Bob Pitman - Bob Privett - Alan Ringshall

Sadly, we have since lost Shipmate Bob Pitman when he crossed the bar later in our first year of this commission.

The Branch moved from Bracknell over to the Binfield Club in Binfield village in May 1999. We have been made welcome by all at the club, local Royal British Legion and also the village here.

We have thrown some real good parties, and will always be remembered for our first Birthday party held at the Royal British Legion in Bracknell, by all (even the gate crashers, and yes, there were many who just wished to celebrate 'Navy' style) and we have continued with much the same on functions, that have ensured a Unity, Comradeship, Patriotism and of course, Loyalty as friends, but also as members of the Royal Naval Association.

We have seen some members leave for their own reasons, and also those new that are joining a young and renewed Branch of the Royal Naval Association and who are determined to go from strength to strength.

If you are interested in our association and require further information on membership, either full for ex Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Wrens and Queen Alexander Nursing Service or Associate for those that hold sympathy towards these service organisations, then I can be contacted at any of the above to assist.

This is a scheme where people in the local community do jobs for each other, as in a barter system, but no cash is exchanged.

Local Exchange Trading Schemes use fictitious currencies - they use BRICKS, because there used to be a thriving brick making industry in this area; in Bath they use Olivers, Manchester they use Bobbins and in Sevenoaks, Kent, they use Acorns.

They have been trading in Bracknell since 1994 and have about 60 members at present. A Directory is published several times a year which lists all members and the goods or services they offer. They also publish a newsletter 4 times a year and meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at Newbold School Hall, Popeswood Road.

LETS is a great way to meet new friends who live near you, and to get jobs done without spending money. The emphasis is on fair exchange of goods and services without cash being involved, but the social aspect is an added advantage.

They welcome new members all the time and anyone interested in joining should visit www.bracknell-lets.org.uk

The Great Hollands Breastfeeding Support Centre will be opening in January offering support and information about breastfeeding to local mums in Bracknell. The Finchampstead Breastfeeding Support Centre has been open for over 3 years and women come to the centre for a number of reasons, some come before their baby is born to find out a bit more about breastfeeding, others need some support through the early days. We also cover a whole variety of situations from thrush and mastitis to general topics including sleep, weaning and going back to work.

We also have a phoneline which we call Supporterline, the number is 0870 900 8787 and it is open from 9.30am till 9.30 pm every day of the week all through the year. Supporterline connects callers to their nearest Breastfeeding Supporters, at any time there are 3 Supporters linked onto the Supporterline number, covering this area, giving callers a good chance of getting help straight away.

If you are interested in finding out about the new Great Hollands Centre come along on Wednesdays between 12.30 and 2.30pm (from January 15th) to the Health Centre, Great Hollands Square, Bracknell. We'll provide a drink and if you like you can bring a sandwich. For more details give Supporterline a call.

Finchampstead Centre runs Tuesdays between 12.30 and 2pm at St James' Church Centre, Church Lane, Finchampstead.

There is also a website for the Breastfeeding Network www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

To find your nearest Breastfeeding Supporter call the Supporterline 0870 900 8787
calls charged at national rate

The Bracknell Forest Lions Club is affiliated to Lions Club International, the worlds largest service organisation. Lions give their own free time to raise funds to assist those in need within the local community and worldwide. Lions also have an active social calendar (paid for by the members themselves). Why not come along and meet the Lions without obligation?

Bracknell Amateur Radio Club

We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Coopers Hill Youth and Community Centre, Crowthorne Road North, Bracknell, Berkshire. Meetings generally start at 8pm and go on to 10pm. Meetings cover a wide range of topics of interest to our members. Visitors are always welcome to our meetings. After the meeting many members adjourn to a local pub to carry on the discussions of the meeting. Members meet up on the Bracknell repeater (433.00MHz) on most Wednesday nights. Further information can be obtained by ringing 01344 425666 or visit our web page www.g4bra.org.uk

If you are interested in the art of radio communication why not join our meetings.

At the recently held Annual General Meeting the following committee was elected for the 2004/2005 year.

Chairman: John Ellerton - G3NCN
Secretary: Simon Poysden - G1BND
Treasurer: Dave Sergeant - G3YMC Minutes Secretary: Elaine Poysden - M1KDA Co-opted Members Steve Baugh - G4AUC. Newsletter Editor Richard May - G8IBP

Binfield Bikers Cycle Club

We are an informal group of cyclists who meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month for a leisurely morning ride of between 12 and 20 miles. www.binfieldbikers.co.uk

Binfield Bards

Helpline
Tel. 91344 421800

The Farley Wood