The festive season is kicking off in style in Marlow this Thursday 7 December as a late-night shopping event welcomes people into the town.
Kicking off from 6pm Marlow’s Traditional Late Night Shopping event by the Marlow Chamber of Commerce will see the Hig...
St Luke's Church in Maidenhead is set to be transformed into a festive forest later this week as it hosts its annual Christmas Tree Festival.
80 trees decorated by schools and community groups will be showcased inside the 19th century church in Norfolk Road from F...
The proposals would see the zoo and animal education centre retained at Lower Mount Farm until New Year’s Day 2026.
The zoo, which has been at the site for around 12 months, is home to a range of animals including ring tailed lemurs, Czechoslovakian wolf dog...
Next week, Cabinet will consider draft budget proposals for the 2024-25 financial year, ahead of public consultation.
At this stage, the budget proposals provisionally set out a balanced position for 2024/25. The final funding position from government will not be...
Today the council is launching a public consultation on changes to parking fees and charges in the Royal Borough. These changes would come into effect from February 2024, once feedback from the consultation has been considered.
The proposals shared include freezin...
Electric vehicle charging capacity is set to increase in the Borough following a decision by cabinet this week.
Councillors opted to approve a plan to send out an invitation to tender for the delivery, operation and maintenance of EV charge points in Windsor and M...
The new owners of Hill Crest store (Mandys) would like to share with everyone the new opening times for the shop
Monday to Saturday
07.00 till 22.00
Sunday 0800 till 20.00
Sunny would like to welcome everyone in the store
A new "Captain Beaky" service on trial. The river is no longer in flood and I can safely operate again!
The Ferry at Cookham has agreed to go back in time and help me to provide a temporary ferry service. Bourne End Marina to the Ferry at Cookham. It's 15 minutes sa...
Questions were raised over how the Royal Borough’s finances have ended up in their current precarious state at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday night.
Latest council figures show a forecast overspend on services of more than £7.39million.
Cabinet membe...
Dazzling Christmas displays celebrating the 675th anniversary of the historic Order of the Garter can now be viewed by visitors to Windsor Castle.
A 25-foot-tall Nordmann Fir tree, grown and felled in Windsor Great Park stands in St George’s Hall, illuminate...
The ASLEF union has announced strike action on Wednesday 6 December and Thursday 7 December and a ban on overtime working from today (Friday 1 December) to Saturday 9 December that will affect train services. Check the SWR https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-...
The Maidenhead-based charity is seeking volunteers to drive its accessible minibuses, which provide transport to residents of the borough with mobility challenges. The charity has experienced a significant increase in journey requests for its dial-a-ride service sinc...
Applications close at midnight on Friday 22 December for residents and local groups, with great ideas to improve health and wellbeing in their communities, to apply for funding to make their plans a reality.
The council’s Innovation Funding scheme, run in pa...
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SECURITY ITEMS INITIATIVE FOR VULNERABLE & ELDERLY RESIDENTS
Since the launch earlier this year, interest in this offer has been most encouraging and we are now inviting more residents to apply.
Resident...
Royal Borough renews close partnership with Achieving for Children to deliver children’s and educational services on behalf of council
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has reaffirmed its partnership with Achieving for Children (AfC), which delivers...
This week's headlines
📣 Christmas Market: Save the date of the 8th December for our special Christmas Afternoon Market
📣 Gorgeous gifts: Gift vouchers, festive decorations, coffee, candles and more.
📣 Kid's panto: Get your tickets for the kid's pant...
A petrol station convenience store operated by ASDA could be allowed to sell alcohol 24/7 if a licensing application is approved.
The supermarket giant, which owns the Euro Garages site in Windsor Road, is seeking permission to sell booze which can only be consume...
Maidenhead town centre is set to come to life with a feather-themed display at the annual lantern parade on Saturday, December 9.
The Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade – Take Flight! will start from outside the Town Hall at 4.30pm with music and dancing...
Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, is seeking resident’s views on the Thames Valley Police budget for 2024/25.
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Friday 8th December, 8:30pm. The Old Swan Uppers is delighted to have local artist Stephen Carroll performing, to begin our month of festivities and merriment!
For reservations, call us on 01628 523573
We all know that there are plentiful choices of lovely places to eat out in Cookham over the festive period; there are restaurants, cafes and pubs to suit all tastes and budgets nestled along the High Street.
For those preferring to cook at home over Christmas, th...
The closure of Cookham bridge for six months has had a devastating on Cookham residents with shopkeepers facing 35% drop in sales, not to mention all the buses being suspended. I have set up a blog diary and I would be really grateful if you could send any photos, vi...
Conde Nast Traveller has rounded up the most smart dog-friendly hotels in the UK that go the extra mile.
Cliveden overlooks the River Thames and boasts a long and colourful history with notable guests including Queen Victoria and Roosevelt. It's also known as the...
Hi all, our car got broken into last night in Worster Road - juggling two babies under two I thought I‘d locked it but evidently I forgot and my changing bag has been stolen. It’s not got much of material value in it so I’m wondering if it’ll...
Reading has announced the headline acts for 2024, including Fred Again, Lana Del Rey, Blink-182, Liam Gallagher and many more.
The aforementioned four acts will headline the main stage at the festivals, with the top billing completed by Catfish and the Bottlemen a...
Contract tendering is in progress to get five sunken boats removed from around Boulters Lock.
In July, multiple concerns were raised about the number of sunken boats on Maidenhead’s riverside between the bridge and the lock.
The problem had been going on...
Communities across Berkshire are invited to say how they’d like to get involved in shaping plans for protecting and improving natural habitats in the county.
Berkshire’s six councils, led by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, are keen to work w...
Dear Customers
With mixed emotions we would like to announce the retirement of Mandy & Harry, after an incredible 34 years of dedicated service. Our last working day is 24th November 2023.
We sincerely thank you for your valued custom, support, and loyalty suppor...
Urgent Help - Local Dog walkers - We’ve just walked around the Cookham Moor area and golf course. Has any dogs suffered from a serve irritant on their paws today Wednesday 22 November. There was recent hedge cuttings - can anyone help??
Social care costs and special waste collection charges are among the services that could see early increases under proposals to be considered by Windsor and Maidenhead’s council cabinet next week.
Venue hire costs for the Windsor Guildhall are also earmarked...
Paddington station will be closed on Sunday 24th Dec (Christmas Eve) and reopens on Thursday 28th Dec. So for Christmas getaways using Paddington station, you will need to travel by the end of Saturday 23rd December 2023.
During the closure, the railway will be cl...
Cabinet will consider a report on the next exciting steps in providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the transition to low carbon transport at its meeting next week.
Following the adoption of the council’s Electric Chargepoint Implementation P...
A controversial decision to withhold land promised to a local football club is set to be reviewed by cabinet next month as a petition challenging the move has gathered pace.
https://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/23938524.maidenhead-united-land-deal-reviewed-cabine...
A new care centre has opened in Slough offering same-day treatment for members of the public with minor illnesses.
The Slough Urgent Care Centre in Priors Close, offers pre-booked and walk-in options, and is open for use seven days a week from 8am-8pm.
It is ho...
Next week, Cabinet will consider increases to a range of fees and charges for services from 1st January 2024, in response to the serious financial position faced by the council.
Amongst changes to a range of chargeable services, Cabinet will also be asked to appro...
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and The Dash Charity are reminding all victims of domestic abuse that support is always available to help them take that first step to safety.
Ahead of White Ribbon Day on 25 November, the partners are also encouraging eve...
A new crossing for pedestrians and cyclists has officially opened across the A4 St Cloud Way, linking Maidenhead town centre with homes in the north of the town.
The toucan crossing connects the new upcoming St Cloud Way development on the former Magnet Leisure Ce...
Cabinet is due to consider a new highway services contract which, if approved, would give the council greater oversight of highways work undertaken by contractors in the borough.
Highway inspections, work programme management and monitoring the quality of works un...
Action Fraud has received over 60 reports relating to a scam that steals access to a WhatsApp user's account.
The scam begins when a criminal gets access to another WhatsApp account which has you listed as a contact.
The criminal, posing as your friend or someo...
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For a fun & fabulous morning, afternoon or evening of creating your own unique Christmas Wreath, join one of our Academies https://devine-flowers.co.uk/pages/devine-christmas-academies-festive-door-wreaths-and-table-centres-book-now-cookh...
Maidenhead Panto is now in its 5th year and again proudly sponsored by local radio station, Marlow FM 97.5. Audiences will also experience an extra treat on the day, a tailer made Christmas radio show during the interval, hosted by Abigail Morris, presenter at Marlow...
Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow won a Gold Seal in this year’s Good Hotel Awards, the sister awards to the Good Food Awards recognising some of the best independent hospitality businesses for “excellence within their field.”
The winners are judged...
Hello Cookham,
Cookham Zoo would like to donate to all the school raffles for the various Xmas fetes taking place. Please email me at con@wwzoo.org 🐾
You can also come and visit us on the 3rd of December to see some reindeer 🦌 great morning out and then t...
Book your tickets for the Mayor’s Charity Christmas Meal
The Mayor, Councillor Neil Knowles, invites you to join him for an early festive celebration at his charity Christmas meal at Windsor Guildhall, on Friday 1 December, at 7pm.
Tickets cost £65 e...
Firstly, thank you for your ongoing support. WildCookham play an important role in delivering practical projects that support biodiversity locally and in advocating for the natural environment, and we couldn’t do this without support from the whole community....
Weʼre raising £20,000 to Keep Patricia in Cookham
Click here to donate
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Learn to dance in a fun and friendly atmosphere at Cookham Dance Club. Enjoy dancing the basics of Ballroom and Latin to great music and make new friends. Always wanted to learn to dance? Now is your chance!
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