Ruth Moulden

Stories by Ruth Moulden

Below are recent stories by Ruth Moulden

• Last updated: 25 Dec 2009 17:00

  Glad tidings of comfort and toy

  WRAPPING paper will be torn and children will be smiling on Christmas Day thanks to donations to the Observer's toy appeal.

• Last updated: 5 Jul 2009 12:00

  Adventure park bid for monkey business

  A HIGH wire adventure course could soon be coming to a country park if planners give the application the go-ahead.

• Published: 5 Apr 2009 17:30

  Good cause hoping fivers go a long way

  A NOVEL way to raise funds for a community charity has got people's imaginations working. The Well@Lent Rise, a charity that aims to be at the centre of the Lent Rise community in Burnham, has launched the ‘£5 project' to help build The Well one brick at a time. They have given people £5 and they have to use that money to raise at least £5 more. Project development worker Pauline Poole said: "We launched it about a month ago with a Mamma Mia night to raise the money to give people the £5. "Somebody is going to use the money to buy ingredients to make cakes, another couple of ladies are knitters and have bought some wool to knit baby clothes which they have sold through a local shop. "Three people bound their £5 together and bought material for peg bags which they are selling to their friends and family. Somebody else is going to do a car wash and one woman is going to challenge her husband to a Ready Steady Cook night. The only criteria is that it has to be legal and fun!" The charity aims to have its own building as a community hub where they can provide resources for the community and offer information, practical advice and support. They would also like a coffee shop. They currently run a homework club out of Burnham Methodist Church but they have been trying to get a building in Stomp Road, Burnham. Mrs Poole said: "People round and about are getting involved. It is something that the community really wants. Lots of other agencies that are working in Burnham are keen to support us and get us going." To find out more or get involved email pauline@poolesburnham.eclipse.co.uk

• Published: 2 Apr 2009 16:00

  Cyclist death deemed accidental

  A CYCLIST enjoying a trip with a friend in Spain died when he violently collided with a lorry.

• Published: 29 Mar 2009 09:00

  Ice Dancing star back on the ice

  AN actor and former Dancing on Ice star will don his ice skates once again for a charity event today (Sunday). Stefan Booth, who acted in The Bill and Hollyoaks and came second in the ITV ice dancing show in 2006, will be at the Pyjama Skate in aid of anti-bullying charity Kidscape at Slough Ice Arena from 11am. Fans of the actor who run Stefan Booth Online with his input pick a charity to support each year, with Kidscape the choice for 2009. The sponsored skate is a novel way to raise money. Dee Holben, who helps run the site, said: "About 20 of us are going to be skating around Slough Ice Arena in our pyjamas with Stefan. We are from all around, we have people from Bedfordshire and Gloucester coming. "It will definitely be fun and all in a good cause. It links back to his Dancing on Ice and he absolutely still adores ice skating. He can't wait, we are all looking forward to it." People in Slough can join in the fun and wear their pyjamas on the rink by registering at www.kidscape.org.uk or offer sponsorship at www.justgiving.com/SBO2009Charity

• Published: 12 Mar 2009 09:00

  Cyclists help raise money for BHF

  A TEAM of cyclists have been honoured for their outstanding fundraising efforts for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

• Published: 11 Mar 2009 13:30

  Police tackle prostitution in Chalvey

  POLICE officers have taken action to tackle street prostitution and the associated anti-social behaviour.

• Published: 1 Mar 2009 12:00

  Boy commended for helping mum

  A BRAVE boy who called for help after his mother suffered a fit has been commended by police.

• Published: 9 Jan 2009 13:30

  Delight as Burnham Upper is out of Special Measures

  STAFF and pupils are celebrating after their school was taken out of Special Measures by Ofsted.

• Published: 29 Dec 2008 12:00

  Running for some festive fun

  HUNDREDS of runners worked off the excesses of Christmas by taking part in the annual Cliveden Cross Country run.

• Published: 22 Dec 2008 14:30

  Protect your Christmas gifts

  A FREE bike marking session has been organised by police where they will also give crime prevention advice.

• Published: 13 Dec 2008 12:00

  Residents cheer as road is blocked at one end

  PEOPLE power has won the day in a battle to have a residential road blocked off to through traffic, for now at least.

• Published: 12 Dec 2008 16:00

  Toy Appeal donations piling in

  PILES of toys are now being gathered to give to needy children this Christmas.

• Published: 29 Nov 2008 12:00

  Tesco Express submit planning applications

  PLANNING applications to change a former pub site into a food store have been submitted.

• Last updated: 27 Nov 2008 10:46

  Tributes paid to Lent Rise School teacher

  TRIBUTES have been paid to a young teacher who died early on Sunday morning after suffering a massive brain haemorrhage. Dani Taylor, 23, of Richings Park, who was a teacher at Lent Rise School in Burnham, woke on Saturday morning and a short time later lost consciousness. She died in Wexham Park Hospital on Sunday, with her wish being to donate organs to other people. Her parents Denis and Janet, and older brother Chris have paid tribute to her. Dad Denis said: "She was a fashion queen, she loved clothes and loved shopping. Her life really was her family and friends and her Church. She had so much faith in God's plan for her." Brenda Bigland, Lent Rise headteacher, said: "She was an absolutely lovely teacher, she really cared about the children, and was very happy with her job. She is going to be really sorely missed, the school community is devastated." There will be a small family service at Breakspear Crematorium on Friday, December 5 followed by a celebration of her life at St Peter's Church, Iver, at 2.30pm. Tributes can be left for Dani by signing the book of condolences here.

• Published: 16 Nov 2008 09:00

  Planning threat to farm shop project

  A FARM shop could be under threat if an appeal against a decision to allow the owners only to sell what they grow on site is unsuccessful.

• Published: 13 Nov 2008 14:15

  Please give generously to Observer Toy Appeal

  GENEROUS readers are urged to buy an extra toy when they are out and about shopping for Christmas presents to give to the Observer Toy Appeal.

• Published: 31 Oct 2008 11:30

  By-election results announced

  THREE new councillors have been elected to a parish council in a by-election.

• Published: 27 Oct 2008 12:40

  Plans for new community hall take a step forward

  PLANNING permission has been granted for the rebuilding of Burnham Park Hall.

• Published: 24 Oct 2008 12:35

  British Legion Club refurbishment

  A BRITISH Legion Club which was badly damaged by floods has been undergoing a complete refurbishment and will soon be re-opened officially.

• Published: 3 Oct 2008 11:35

  Police tackle cyber bullying in schools

  A POLICE officer has been building strong links between herself and local schools.

• Published: 26 Sep 2008 12:00

  Opposition to Project Pinewood grows

  RESIDENTS against the expansion of Pinewood Studios have set up their own opposition website.

• Published: 12 Sep 2008 09:50

  Youth worker ready for challenges ahead

  TACKLING antisocial behaviour is among the priorities of a new youth and community worker.

• Published: 19 Aug 2008 16:00

  Post Office closure announced

  A POST Office in Farnham Royal is to close, it was announced today (Tuesday).

• Published: 13 Jun 2008 09:00

  Boy, aged eight, in school knife threat

  A MUM has taken her eight-year-old son out of a school after he was threatened with a knife by another pupil.

• Last updated: 4 Jun 2008 15:57

  Leaks let kids off school

  CHILDREN have been enjoying a few unexpected days off school after problems caused by the heavy rains on Monday.

• Published: 16 Apr 2008 18:02

  Girl, 11, mugged - for £2

  AN 11-year-old girl sustained a black eye when she was robbed of £2.

• Published: 7 Apr 2008 08:50

  Family devastated over arson attack

  A MOTHER has spoken of her devastation and shock after her two family cars were torched by arsonists.

• Published: 31 Mar 2008 10:06

  Cllr hopes a safer road is round the corner

  ACTION to tackle speeding on a winding stretch of ‘dangerous' road could be taken after a councillor raised his fears.

• Published: 30 Mar 2008 16:00

  Council stalwart's last meeting

  A PARISH council stalwart will be presiding over his last meeting as chairman tomorrow (Monday).