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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

Public notices: Application submitted for Queensmere shopping centre redevelopment

Archive Bisham Abbey image (credit: Des Blenkinsopp, Wikimedia Commons)

Planning round-up: New academy approved as housing and heritage plans decided

Lowbrook Academy named Primary School of the Year in prestigious Sunday Times list

In pictures: Winter Wonderwheels brings festive superheroes to Dorney Lake

Safeguarding concerns in RBWM care homes fall – but hate crime reports rise

New Year's Day Raceday to return to Windsor Racecourse after almost 30 years

Review: Cinderella serves up 'proper fairytale magic' at Theatre Royal Windsor

German President Steinmeier begins historic state visit with royal welcome at Windsor

German President Steinmeier begins state visit with royal welcome at Windsor

Council risks 'detrimental impact' if state visits costs are not paid

RBWM risks 'detrimental impact' if state visit costs are not paid

Windsor schools unite for ambitious sold-out Sweeney Todd production

New independent Windsor shop has been a ‘challenge and dream’ for hi-fi specialist

Marlow and Ascot being considered for new or renewed M&S Food stores

Maidenhead United's hopes for new stadium at Braywick Park resurrected

MP faces scrutiny over use of public funds to hire fellow councillor's business

Plans submitted for market-style M&S foodhall at Stafferton Way Retail Park

Mother who killed son during severe mental health crisis given indefinite hospital order

Marlow chef 'proud' of his Vietnamese fine dining restaurant after revamp

RBWM budget: Borough ‘back to square one’ after Government ‘grenade’

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