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5,000 everyday superheroes take on disability triathlon at Dorney Lake
The spirit of determination, teamwork and joy was alive and thriving at Dorney Lake on Saturday at the ninth annual Superhero Tri. Powered by Marvel, the world’s only grassroots disability sports event drew close to 5,000 participants of all ages ...
20 Aug 2025 at 17:01
Joy and unity at Pakistan Independence Day celebration for Slough
The Pakistani community in Slough celebrated the Pakistan Independence Day in Chalvey this week – honouring the men and women who fought for the country’s freedom. Pakistan emerged as a sovereign state on August 14, 1947. This is the 78th ...
19 Aug 2025 at 17:08
Sew much love: 300 pouches gifted to cancer patients in a week
A volunteer-powered initiative providing free handcrafted pouches to cancer patients has achieved a heart-warming milestone: 300 pouches gifted in just one week. The practical pouches add a touch of comfort to patients, sewn by ...
19 Aug 2025 at 10:41
‘Naughty’ but ‘really cute’ Nelly wins Advertiser’s Top Pet competition
A ‘naughty’ but ‘really cute’ tabby cat who turns three in December has won the Advertiser’s Top Pet competition. Cox Green resident Jo Welch’s cat Nelly left her competitors, including Jo’s brother Steve’s three dogs Lola, ...
16 Aug 2025 at 22:22
Belles of the ball ring up £3,500 for FoodShare and Alzheimer’s Dementia Support
A branch of the Women’s Institute has raised £3,500 for Maidenhead FoodShare and Alzheimer’s Dementia Support, writes Ava Hone-Smith. The Littlewick Green Evening Belles were formed in 2017 in response to a demand for ...
15 Aug 2025 at 10:57
Legoland becomes first theme park to win Autism Friendly Award
Legoland Windsor has become the first theme park in the UK to be awarded the Autism Friendly Award from the National Autistic Society. The society chose to award the Windsor theme park this recognition award, based ...
15 Aug 2025 at 11:51
Epic 24-hour 'sing-a-thon' will let emergency homeless shelter do more
A 24-hour 'sing-a-thon' is being planned in Windsor next month to raise an ambitious amount of money for Windsor Homeless Project. Rachel Price and her friend Debbie Murphy are both part of the Cold Weather Night ...
14 Aug 2025 at 17:57
After 15 years, Maidenhead FoodShare finally gets a place to call home
After 15 years without a permanent base Maidenhead FoodShare has finally moved into its very own home at No 9 Reform Road. Moreover, the much-valued charity has been able to do so ‘without a single break in food ...
14 Aug 2025 at 17:17
Wycombe Wanderers plan for 'state of the art' training centre in Farnham Park deal
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is set to develop a new training centre in Farnham Royal as part of a deal to secure ‘a bright future’ for playing fields and a golf course. The Chairboys have penned an ...
11 Aug 2025 at 17:05
Charity launches new podcast about the lives of parent carers
A new podcast offering an emotional and empowering insight into the lives of parent carers has been launched by a charity supporting children with disabilities and additional needs and their families. ...
08 Aug 2025 at 19:32
JMIC Slough raises more than £16,000 to support cancer patients at Wexham Park Hospital
A Slough mosque has raised £16,500 to support cancer patients at Wexham Park Hospital through a community-driven campaign. JMIC Slough led the initiative and brought together the voluntary, faith and ...
03 Aug 2025 at 17:00
Maidenhead-based Absolutely Together shortlisted for second national award
A Maidenhead-based charity providing free and inclusive leisure opportunities for families of children and young people with additional needs has been shortlisted for a second national award. ...
03 Aug 2025 at 06:00
Celebration held to mark end of Maidenhead initiative providing English classes for Ukrainian refugees
A celebration marking the end of an initiative providing English lessons to Ukrainian refugees took place at Maidenhead Synagogue earlier this month. The project, entitled Open Arms, was ...
01 Aug 2025 at 18:45
Paddlers take to waterways for first Maidenhead Canoe Club taster session
Ten new paddlers took to the Maidenhead town centre waterways on Monday as they took part in a newly-established canoe club’s first taster session. Maidenhead Canoe Club has been set up ...
01 Aug 2025 at 18:47
Maidenhead man ‘up for challenge’ to beat Namib desert for St Mark’s Hospital
A Maidenhead resident is gearing up to tackle an expedition across an African desert to raise funds for a charity supporting St Mark’s Hospital. Andrew Smart, 62, from Woodlands Park, ...
29 Jul 2025 at 17:00
Windsor centenarian says secret to long life is to 'work hard and be happy'
A resident at a Windsor care home celebrated her 100th birthday in style, with a surprise appearance from the mayor. Cecilia Gabriah, who lives at Queen’s Court on Dedworth Road, ...
29 Jul 2025 at 10:56
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