We are excited to announce that, due to popular demand, our maize maze is now open at our Cookham farm, just in time for the summer holidays. This year we have a fun pumpkin themed game inside, so why not come and get lost and take on the challenge!
Entry tickets...
The Met Office has today issued a Yellow Heat Health Alert for the South East, which is due to run from 9am next Monday 29 July until 11pm on Wednesday.
If you can, check in on vulnerable/elderly family, friends and neighbours because they’re more likely to...
Matthew Barber has announced the launch of a dedicated anti-social behaviour (ASB) mediation service, which will be available to all communities across the Thames Valley
https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news/launch-of-thames-valley-asb-mediation-service/
The Royal Borough has agreed an important planning document designed to ensure sustainability and tackling climate change are fully considered in the area’s future development and growth.
The Sustainability Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) aims to shap...
Closure of the Paddock for the Cookham Dig From 22nd July 2024
The Paddock will be closed to walkers from Monday 22nd July to 2nd September to allow for the Cookham dig.Weareveryexcitedtowelcometheteamfromthe University of Reading back to Cookham.
We wish you a...
16 September 2024 to 9 March 2025 Subject to approval from the Bishop, we plan to close the church from Monday 16 September 2024 and reopen on Sunday 9 March 2025 in order to install underfloor heating in the nave, supplemented by radiators there and in the rest of t...
Following our successful Friends of Cookham Abbey Multifaith Event at Salt Hill VR in June, we're delighted to invite you to a multifaith visit to Cookham dig this summer. This will take place on the last day of the dig which is Saturday, August 31st: https://www.coo...
Popular Maidenhead pizzeria, Presto, has announced the opening of its flagship restaurant at Waterside Quarter this September, taking up the final unit in the exciting development.
The new location will allow Presto to expand its menu and deliver a new and impro...
Liberal Democrat Joshua Reynolds said the centre at St Mark's Hospital in Maidenhead was "an essential service for local people".
The service closed at the start of the pandemic and at the moment there are no plans to reopen it.
In a statement NHS Frimley said th...
Sometimes its a balancing act to make sure you sample all of the great tastes at the market.
This week choose wisely from Fresh Vegetable and Flowers, Eggs, Honey & Mead, Jams, Indian and Argentinian meals , Fresh Breads, Pastries and Coffee to go or enjoy at the...
A council spokesperson, said: “In recent years, the way people access Windsor visitor information has changed significantly. Over the counter enquiries at the Tourist Information Centre fell from 82,000 in 2015 to just 16,500 in 2023.
“The Visit Windso...
Celebrate the holidays with ‘Summer at the Quarter’ in Maidenhead
Saturday 3rd August 1pm to 5pm
Maidenhead’s Waterside Quarter is set to come alive this August with the launch of its ‘Summer at the Quarter’ event, bringing to life...
The next two weeks will be busy with teams prepping the site for the season, before it opens to the public in August.
Watch below to hear an update from Nick, Deputy Director of the dig, and check out the pictures of today’s progress.
Follow along for mor...
This year is a little different. There will be more tours running from Tuesdays to Saturdays. The site is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
The additional tours will replace any casual drop-ins this year, so booking on a tour is necessary to visit the site and to avo...
Labour’s new Health secretary Wes Streeting saw the ‘future of the NHS’ during a visit to Ascot’s Heatherwood Hospital today (July 19).
Mr Streeting was taken on a tour of the facilities offered at Heatherwood and discussed how it operates...
Just a reminder that essential maintenance work to resurface parts of the A308 Braywick Roundabout, between Windsor and Maidenhead, will take place on Tuesday 23 July.
The work is scheduled to take place overnight, requiring the closure of the roundabout on Tuesda...
Thames Valley Police are urging people to remain vigilant to what appear to be lucrative work from home opportunities being advertised online including on social media and in pop-up advertisements.
The reality is there is no job opportunity, and those targeted hav...
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is welcoming two new Cabinet members as part of updates to portfolio responsibilities, following the recent election of Councillor Joshua Reynolds as Maidenhead’s new MP.
Councillor Jack Douglas, the council’s...
A reopening of St Mark’s Hospital walk-in centre in Maidenhead looks off the table for the time being after the town's new MP called for a meeting with government.
The minor injuries walk-in centre shut its doors in 2020 but has faced calls for it to be reop...
With just one week to go until our Summer 2024 raffle is drawn, this is your last chance to be in with a chance of winning two tickets to our annual River Thames Historical Cruise on Tuesday 2nd September 2024, a Spitfire Simulator Experience Voucher (worth £75!...
Young people aged 13 to 17 years old will be able to enjoy free swim sessions at two popular leisure centres during the school summer holidays, thanks to a water safety initiative.
Leisure Focus, our leisure operator, in collaboration with local partners including...
New secure cycling has opened next to Windsor Leisure Centre, giving people who cycle a protected space to park their bikes when using the Stovell Road wellbeing facilities.
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead sought design feedback from local cycling organi...
The Media Hub is celebrating its 11th birthday this summer. It was set up to bring to gether freelance media professionals.Its members include print journalists, producers, directors, writers, bloggers, actors, photographers, media trainers and consultants. Previous...
Not long now until …
Archaeology at the University of Reading return to the Holy Trinity Church Paddock to resume excavations of the Anglo-Saxon monastic settlement. There will be preparation work prior to public access being permitted so bear that in mind a...
Good evening,
The Nursery will be open tomorrow (Saturday) for the final time this season from 10am to 1pm. So this is your final chance to grab some half price bargains!
End of season offer...
The first 50 customers will receive a free 51-tray of bedding Bego...
The Government has announced the first steps to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas
1️⃣ Proposing to double compensation for customers and businesses if their water services are impacted.
2️⃣ Water companies' constitutions will place c...
The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police and Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley are seeking motivated volunteers who will support the integrity of local policing in the Thames Valley.
The Complaints and Standards Committee, (jointly established by th...
LOST PROPERTY
Morning all, I’ve had a call this morning to say something of high value has been found on the path that runs through the fields adjacent to Malders Lane (Sunflower Field area). Someone will be missing this for sure so please do ping me a message...
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1-3 St Marks Crescent SL6 5DA
We have a vacancy for a showroom person. You’ll be dealing with customers, suppliers and answering phones and emails! There’s no chance to get bored as it’s such a varied role!
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a missing woman from Henley-on-Thames.
Isabella, aged 20, was last seen in Henley-on-Thames at 2.53pm this afternoon (9/7).
She is white, at around 6ft 1ins tall and of slim build. She was las...
Maidenhead United will be able to add a total of 528 new seats in its north and south stands at York Road.
The club plays in the National League, the fifth tier of English football, and finished in 14th place last season.
The permission for ground improvements was...
****Vacancy at Blindscape! **** 1-3 St Marks Crescent. Role - Administration, must be willing to multitask and have a good friendly yet professional manner. The role is booking in measuring appointments, by phone or email, managing the fitters diaries, dealing with c...
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Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are the face of the police within local communities.
As a PCSO, you will be at the heart of our communities, playing an integral part in delivering effective neighbourhood policing, and providing a highly visible po...
Dear Cookham residents,
This post is to inform you that our annual Rock The Manor event will be held on Saturday, 17 August, and Sunday, 18 August 2024, at The Odney Club. The event will commence on Saturday from midday and conclude at 10 pm. The event will commence...
The Big Butterfly Count begins on Friday 12th July 2024 and will run until Sunday 4th August.
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Although some of Cookham Twinning’s regular activities are taking a break in July and August, we are now well into the preparations for the visit of Saint-Benoit in Autumn half-term, 26th-29th October.
An interesting programme of events has been lined up ran...
Does your front garden stand out from the crowd? Do you have blooming roses and beautiful flowering baskets which can be seen by people walking past your garden?
You could be acclaimed as having the best garden in your ward by entering the Royal Borough of Windsor...
Barbara Walmsley has set up a collection point for unwanted books to go to the very successful Oxfam book and music shop in Cheltenham who were delighted to receive her late husband's books. They are very happy to be given any kind of book and will sell them in the s...
