I’d been exploring roles as an officer in local councils for a while. After 4 years as a local Councillor I really enjoyed helping the local community but found the politics all rather dull. A brief conversation around AL21 with a Bray Parish Councillor resulted in me providing some administrative sickness cover over the summer…
It’s Hospice Care Week 2024 between 7-13 October 2024 and we are blessed within the RBWM to have two Hospices: One for children – Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service which needs £3m a year to do the great work they do. Like baking? Join in the Great Devine Bake Off And one for adults –…
When I was asked by Kat, Minister at Windsor Baptist Church to be part of the Library of Life I thought that’ll be interesting… perhaps a little barking “Harry” 😉 and it was. Fourteen of us offered to be human books and share our story with those who popped into the Baptist Church this morning…
Caroline, 30 years at Tesco Dedworth, said she had some kids school shirts to write down and would Baby Bank like them. Yes please… I emptied the green bin of customers kind donations into my car and went on a road trip to Holyport. Becca was really pleased with the trays of shirts, “Say thank…
We’ve been in touch with RBWM and they have advised Cadent have a 5 day license to find, fix the gas leaks and repair Dedworth Road. Tesco lorries are being diverted to the car park and hence fencing off the area to stop cars parking there. Sorry for any inconvenience caused and we’ll be keeping…
Last year we looked at the origins of Halloween, Samhain 2000 years ago! Today it’s all very commercial. The other day someone shared how they were buying a new giant spider for Halloween because last year’s spider simply got ripped down after the celebrations! They are not alone and we need to start looking how…
We’re publishing a page a day from our Windsor Directory of Community Groups & Charities. We’re also in the process of creating the Maidenhead Directory of Community Groups & Charities… Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
This Christmas we want to maximise exposure for Community Groups and Charities in Windsor. We have now closed the bookings form for 2024. Thank you. JonCommunity Champion
This year the Mayor’s Charity Dinner was raising money for Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service and a mighty fine total will have been raised with the help of the Town Crier. It was great to share a table with Colin Rayner and Mandy Brar… Colin is a really good at storyteller… seemingly Fiona Devine has…
It’s the Mayor’s Charity Dinner tonight at The Guildhall. Only right to take along a few prizes from Tesco for the raffle. He is the first citizen of the borough and spends the whole year celebrating local community groups and charities so deserves a few bottles of Cherry & Chocolate vino 😉 We got married…
We’re publishing a page a day from our Windsor Directory of Community Groups & Charities. We’re also in the process of creating the Maidenhead Directory of Community Groups & Charities… Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
Currently we are looking for volunteers to help out with the Royal British Legion with their Poppy Appeal collection for 2024. We will be hosting the RBL on: We need assistance on those days but also would like to collect every day from 4th to 9th November if you are available. Please contact Rebecca on…
Datchet Beer Festival is almost here… tickets from £6 ! Friday 25th October & Saturday 26th October In 2024 you can purchase your drinks and food at the Festival using Chip-and-PIN/Contactless payment (cash also still accepted) https://www.datchetbeerfestival.co.uk Thank you. Jon
Having a bit of fun with this… a bunch of happy moments and hoping for another YEEHAH before the day is out 😉 Day started well, got set up for one of the senior director’s visits to the store. We splashed out on some chocolates to say thank you to our customers… I had a…
This morning I read our Community Champion Newsletter inviting us to support those groups taking part in this quarter’s Stronger Starts using an AI interface to create a bespoke AI video featuring Jessica Ennis-Hill. The main focus of Stronger Starts is on Children, with at least two of the three slots going to schools or…
We’re publishing a page a day from our Windsor Directory of Community Groups & Charities. We’re also in the process of creating the Maidenhead Directory of Community Groups & Charities… Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
OK so we’re going to try something new… we’re going to ask for the general opinion on library services on FB while exploding the myth we believe exists! The myth being that libraries are just a place to borrow books from! They are so much more and I only know this because of the painstaking,…
What is Save a Life September? On Sunday 22nd September from 10 AM, St John volunteers will engage members of the public in Windsor Royal Shopping Centre through demonstrations & education sessions. The sessions will include first aid for choking, severe bleeding or cardiac arrest and will be open to the local community and visitors. Why…
Join us for a day of creativity, fun, and learning at The Swan Skills Fair! Discover your inner artist with workshops in sewing, weaving, printmaking, and watercolour. Enjoy live music, delicious food, market stalls and exciting activities for the whole community. Check our website for more details on what’s on offer. Come along on the day or get in touch to book…
We had a great turnout at Pug Yard at 10am today, twenty or so Community Champions met in Windsor Castle to share their passion for helping the community. Amy from the Royal Collection Trust kindly hosted us. Everyone had 90 seconds to share what their group does and what they need help with. This was…
Last December was a blast… the foyer had a local group in it each and every day and customers really enjoyed meeting and talking to community groups and charities. Ken Murphy, CEO Tesco, loved our windows full of Christmas Cards, masterpieces created by local school children… more of the same this year we hope 😉…
A rare Sunday off, I needed a cycle ride and so used the existing cycle paths to get to Windsor, circa 2 miles away. In town I noticed the Air Cadets getting ready for a parade and was reminded it was Battle of Britain Day and popped down to get a pic of the hurricane,…
Show at Gardeners Hall, 213 St Leonard’s Road, Windsor, SL4 3DR. Tuesday 17th September. Chrysanthemum, Dahlia & Vegetable Show. See the schedule on our website – wscfpsociety.chessck.co.uk Visitors welcome at 8pm, but if you would like to show, staging time is from 6-7.45pm. Have a go!
We’re publishing a page a day from our Windsor Directory of Community Groups & Charities. We’re also in the process of creating the Maidenhead Directory of Community Groups & Charities… Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
Concerns were raised after Windsor’s MP Jack Rankin went missing at Battersea. After all the hoohaah in the USA with Donald Trump talking about eating dogs, Jack being a dog lover had made a special trip to Battersea to reassure the rescue dogs that there is no way they would be on the menu on…
If you are planning on running events in Windsor then we recommend you do three things: Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
We have 24 booked in for our Community Champions Forum / Gathering on Wednesday 18th at Pug Yard, Windsor Castle. Are you free next Wednesday morning between 10am and 12pm? Join us to find out more about what Windsor’s Community Champions are getting up to… Thank you Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
We’re publishing a page a day from our Windsor Directory of Community Groups & Charities. We’re also in the process of creating the Maidenhead Directory of Community Groups & Charities… Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
Windsor Humanists in collaboration with Reading Humanist are running a course this autumn, the One Life Course, to explore the humanist perspectives on life and living a good life. The course is open to anyone living in Berkshire and adjacent counties wanting to know more about humanism and the non religious perspectives on living a…
In the next Voluntary and Community Sector Partnership Event we will explore and discuss some of the current social issues impacting the voluntary and community sector such as equality, diversity & inclusion, poverty and the cost of living. 17th October, Windsor Racecourse, 10:30am-1:00pm BOOK HERE >>> Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion
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