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Express Review of the Year: February

James Hockaday

jameshk@baylismedia.co.uk

05:00PM, Wednesday 26 December 2018

LANGLEY: Pupils at Foxborough Primary School in Common Road got up close with cold-blooded creatures thanks to Berkshire Reptile Encounters. They were able to learn more about the animals and ask questions on them. Ref:129377-14
WINDSOR: Teams competed for a frying pan trophy in the 12th Windsor and Eton Flippin’ Pancake Challenge at Windsor Royal Shopping. Shanly Homes, who competed as Batter Late Than Never, finished first and the competition raised £560. Ref:129407
WINDSOR: Windsor property developer Stephen Shanly arrived in Barbados after rowing 3,000 miles solo for charity. The 42-year-old raised £37,000 for charities Big Change and Ocean Unite as part of his Virgin Strive Challenge and was greeted at the Caribbean nation by Richard Branson.
SLOUGH: An indoor cricket bash at the Singh Sabha Slough Sports Centre in Stoke Poges Lane was viewed as a good way of getting people interested in the sport. Treats business Kaspas Desserts ran out winners. Ref: 129369-6
SLOUGH: Arbour Vale School pupils celebrated the Chinese New Year as classes competed to build models of lanterns, fireworks, dragons, lions and dogs, among other things. The winning class was set to be announced at an assembly, when it would receive a special prize. Ref:129392
WINDSOR: The Louis Baylis Trust made its largest single donation to Thames Hospice. The trust, which owns the Advertiser, paid £115k to the support and palliative care charity, which was earmarked to go to a physiotherapy unit for its upcoming new Bray facility. Ref:129372-3
SLOUGH: Peter Rabbit stopped by the Queensmere Observatory shopping centre ahead of a series of half term events. Stories involving the much-loved Beatrix Potter character were read while 150 children took part in a hunt in the centre, searching for symbols in shop windows. Ref:129400-2
SLOUGH: A Visit My Mosque day was held at the Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre in Stoke Poges Lane. About 300 people attended and enjoyed a presentation about Islam, free food, calligraphy, henna tattoos, children’s activities and more. “We want to make it so our doors are open all the time,” said volunteer Zubayr Abbas. Ref:129432-9

Cultural exchanges were had in February, when Arbour Vale School pupils celebrated Chinese New Year by building commemorative models and the Jamia Masjid and Islamic Centre inviting in the community as part of the nationwide Visit my Mosque Day. Shanly Homes won the Windsor and Eton Flippin’ Pancake Challenge while Stephen Shanly arrived in Barbados after rowing 3,000 miles for charity.

Windsor

Local taxpayers can no longer 'shoulder the burden' of costly state visits, says council

'Terrible' bus, coach and taxi idling problem in High Street sparks call for action

International Cat Show plans October return after 'very successful' first Windsor weekend

New films created by 16-year-olds debut at the Old Court in Windsor

Nigerian President to stay at Windsor Castle for UK state visit in March

Madness to headline open-air concert at Royal Windsor Racecourse this summer

Public notices: Premises licence changes to Windsor pub and nightclub

Social media star The Joshie Man brings 'Cake Not Hate’ campaign to RBWM and Slough

Windsor pupils take to the O2 stage as part of the world’s largest children’s choir

Chart-topping 90s pop band confirmed for upcoming Long Walk Live event

Food delivery driver jailed for exposing himself to customers

Crown Estate to take over Home Park management

Crown Estate to take over Windsor's Home Park management

'Humble little restaurant' in Maidenhead town centre scoops Top 100 accolade

Couple left 'flabbergasted' over sudden closure of Maidenhead solicitors' firm

Michelin stars shine again for Bray, Marlow and Old Windsor restaurants

Knife attacker avoids jail after stabbing outside Maidenhead Mosque amid ‘family feud’

Jail for Maidenhead man found with half a kilo of cocaine at his home

Update: Petition live to save Jenner's Café from 'awful' closure

Baylis Media Photo Galleries

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The annual Swimarathon returns for its 41st year. Braywick Leisure Centre, Maidenhead Schools and organisations taking part in the event Furze Platt School

WINDSOR CAT SHOW

International Cat Show - Judged by The International Cat Association (TICA) Organised by kiTICAts Cat Club The Noble Whiskers Gathering Wiindsor Leisure Centre 7.2.26 Photos by Ian Longthorne Photography

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Queensmere shopping centre, Slough The Queensmere shopping centre closing on Saturday 17th January 2026

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Staff are going on strike at three Windsor Forest College Group sites in Berkshire. Striking staff on the picket line outside BCA

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Thames Street, Windsor Castle, Windsor Police car outside the Castle

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(RW) Remember When, Maidenhead Advertiser

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Jenner’s Café, Riverside Gardens, Ray Mead Rd, Maidenhead A family-owned business that has been running for three generations since 1959 looks set to close after RBWM has declined to renew their lease. RBWM wants to put in its own café and amenity in the area instead.

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Local man James Marshall is on a mission to try to get no idling zones put in around Windsor, over fears of pollution and the impact on health. High Street, Windsor

Days Gone By - Photos

Photos from The Maidenhead Advertiser 150th Anniversary book 'Days Gone By' are now available to buy.

Charity Events

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Her Majesty the Queen

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Theresa May

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