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Ambitious 24-hour-singathon will help 'turn lives around'

A lively 24-hour singathon at Windsor Boys’ School is hoped to raise enough money to keep a winter overnight homeless shelter running for an extra month. The event will spread across September 26-27, 5pm to 5pm, with singing groups taking turns in ...

18 Sept 2025 at 10:40

Maidenhead MP invites youngsters to take part in 2025 Christmas Card competition

Maidenhead MP Josh Reynolds is inviting primary school pupils across the area to get creative and come up with a design for his official Christmas card. The Advertiser teamed up with the town’s former MP Theresa May more than 20 years ago, to ...

18 Sept 2025 at 06:02

'High standards' on display at returning fashion show in Slough High Street

Creative sewists repurposed fabrics and showcased new colourful outfits on a catwalk in Slough High Street on Saturday. The Fashion Upcycle Show transformed the town square into a fashion hub for a third consecutive year. Organised by Slough ...

17 Sept 2025 at 15:11

Arts trail is 'great showcase of Maidenhead and Cookham’s talent' for 16th year

A wide variety of affordable art was showcased to residents during another successful weekend for the Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail. A total of 50 painters, etchers, and sculptors across 16 venues around Maidenhead and Cookham promoted ...

16 Sept 2025 at 09:31

Cookham Dean Village Fete boasts 'the best line-up we’ve had' in 45 years

The Cookham Dean Village Fete is set for September 20, featuring returning favourites such as the ukulele band and dog show to celebrate the day. There will also be a tombola, silent auction and stalls selling gifts and homemade produce, ...

15 Sept 2025 at 16:44

In pictures: Foodshare cuts ribbon on new base with Ross Kemp and local leaders

The community café was buzzing at the grand opening of Maidenhead Foodshare’s new home, as people from across the community came together to show their support. Among the guests were donors, supporters, local businesses, and members of ...

15 Sept 2025 at 16:15

Volunteers wanted to support 'Talking Newspaper' for visually impaired people

A charity which reads the Maidenhead Advertiser to the visually impaired is looking for a new volunteer to run its website, among other duties. The Maidenhead and District Talking Newspaper Association makes edited audio versions of ...

15 Sept 2025 at 13:16

RBWM mayor joins 130th anniversary celebrations at The Haven of Rest Almshouses

The Haven of Rest Almshouses in Maidenhead recently welcomed Royal Borough mayor Cllr Mandy Brar to celebrate its 130th anniversary. The retirement complex in Bridge Road recently the milestone with a garden party for residents. ...

07 Sept 2025 at 06:00

Yarn art installation celebrating Women's Rugby World Cup on display at Windsor Rugby Club

A Slough-based knitting and crochet group has joined forces with teams at Windsor Rugby Club (RFC) to create a yarn art installation to celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Inspired by the England Rugby team’s love of doing ...

05 Sept 2025 at 17:00

Maidenhead lawyer proves 'people with stage four cancer can still do great things'

A 44-year-old man living with stage four prostate cancer is changing perceptions about what people with the advanced disease are capable of through a 56-mile charity bike ride. Jeremy Snead was diagnosed in January this year ...

04 Sept 2025 at 16:30

Former Paralympian from Maidenhead trains to handcycle from London to Paris

A former Paralympian from Maidenhead will compete in the London to Paris cycle challenge to support those affected by spinal cord injury. Twenty years ago, a fall at a friend’s house during Tom Aggar’s final year of ...

03 Sept 2025 at 17:00

Celebrity guest expected at Foodshare open day and tour at its new location

Maidenhead Foodshare is inviting the whole community to join it for an open day celebration at its new home at No.9 Reform Road. On September 14, from 11am to 1pm, Foodshare is throwing open its doors so that ...

03 Sept 2025 at 15:25

Horsing around: Racehorse visits children’s special needs day centre

An Ascot racehorse swapped the track for the playground when it visited a day centre for children with special needs last week. On Thursday, August 28, a team from Ascot Racecourse accompanied their equine ...

03 Sept 2025 at 14:09

'Shining example' of community on show at TVMC football tournament in Slough

A celebration of sport and community took place over the weekend, as the Thames Valley Masaajid Council (TVMC) held its annual football tournament. Held at Arbour Park, home of Slough Town, the event saw ...

29 Aug 2025 at 17:03

Over 200 people join celebrations at 20th anniversary of WAMCF Interfaith Cricket Tournament

More than 200 people joined celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum’s (WAMCF) Interfaith Cricket Tournament. WAMCF was formed in 1981 and brings together nine ...

27 Aug 2025 at 18:22

'I belong here': the people driving a Maidenhead charity shop's heartbeat

From treasure troves on the shop floor to tired furniture reborn in the workshop, Thames Hospice’s Maidenhead Homestore is always alive with activity. The Advertiser has delved into how staff, ...

24 Aug 2025 at 06:05

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