With the Met Office announcing official record breaking temperatures of over 40 degrees in the UK today, it’s the perfect day to ask where you stand on Climate Anxiety? Please click through here and complete the survey >>> This survey aims to decipher the exact reason certain demographics might be anxious about climate change and…
Did you know that on hot days, in my experience, people are generally lethargic and don’t bother to click through on links so there is little point in writing an interesting blog post.
With talk of a new cinema for Windsor, a new hotel, more parking and retailers to die for, it was a shame that Cllr Rayner chose not to follow up on my request for her to ask the developers for a consultation event in Dedworth. Cllr Rayner’s justification was that they are a private enterprise…
Blokes Losing Timber (BLT) is a new community that aims to support men who are looking to live healthier lifestyles. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Ideas for a logo The foundation of a theme that can be expanded on as we go forward The ability and willingness to create graphics in a short time frame A…
Please make the most of this opportunity to have your say on the A308 Corridor Improvements for the Clewer & Dedworth stretch of the Maidenhead Road. Help us improve the A308 We are now seeking the views of residents and stakeholders of Dedworth & Windsor to decide on the best approach for the suggested improvement…
If you are thinking of buying one of auction land plots that appear in West Windsor, mostly around Wolf Lane and Hemwood Road Dell area, then DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY. Castle Farm Spinney has come up twice recently, this is quite a large area of natural woodland with a stream running through it. Streams look…
A BIG THANK YOU to Lee Page and his team for hosting such a great event in Fifield yesterday. Having run a nightclub for many years, he knows what is going to entertain an audience and with the sun shining, it was a perfect day for some summer loving. Make sure you book for next…
THE FI.FEST 2022 LINE UP Fi.Fest 22 is tomorrow and this year it’s even bigger and better than last year! The Main Stage provides a full day of high-quality entertainment, a kids zone that has been designed to keep little minds active and creative, as well as plenty of food and drink for all the…
It was a great compliment to be asked by Josh if he could spend some time with me to find out more about what a Councillor does and I asked him to write a blog about the experience… On Tuesday the 28th June, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity of shadowing Councillor Jon…
The purpose of this blog was to say, if you can’t make the final proposed meeting on the King Edward Court Redevelopment on Saturday 9th July from 10am-3pm at the old Fenwicks then don’t worry, you can have your say online here >>> But the reality is the website is pretty poor. The detail is not there and…
Overnight closures will usually start from 9pm and are removed by 6am the next morning. Since the 17-mile section between junctions 8/9 at Maidenhead and 12, for Theale, was opened in December 2021, we’ve been continuing with our work on the 15-mile eastern section, between junctions 3 at Hayes and 8/9. This week will see…
A plot of Adopted Highway land in Windsor that has a few thousand nettles and 2 large trees has just sold at auction for £17,000. The owner will be able to do nothing with it as it is essentially owned by the council as it is Adopted Highway land. The best they will be able…
Does this need to be, or is whipping part of any courses on Politics in the UK? When I read this in The Advertiser earlier today I thought he has a point, checked the listing and it could so be the reality of politics in RBWM. Enjoy… Whipping up a storm? Two Summers ago, the…
Quick Google and there appears to be 122 Ministerial roles and 51 Private secretaries. Currently 52 have resigned, at 8:20 am on Thursday 7th July 2022… who will be next… Afolami Bim Andrew Stuart Argar Ed Atkins Victoria Badenoch Kemi Baker Duncan Bhatti Saqib Britcliffe Sara Buchan Felicity Burghart Alex Cartlidge James Chalk Alex Churchill…
With the “Love Windsor Community UK” Facebook Group growing so rapidly, everyday there are over 10 new business post submissions. The group “About” page doesn’t allow for links and so we have created this blog post to aid with the process. Below are links to the various business pages. Please follow the links and add…
Last night I sat on the licensing panel where all 11 councillors accepted that RBWM Hackney Carriage Drivers needed to increase their minimum charge to help them with the cost of living crisis. It is hardly fair that they sit waiting in a queue of other Hackney drivers for 45 minutes to then only have…
One of my absolute bugbears is residents who believe it is OK to allow their hedge to take over half the pavement or more! Three more reported today via the Report It function Report a problem with overhanging trees and shrubs Parents with a pram or a small child have to walk into the road……
Do residents of The Willows Riverside Park want a Zebra Crossing across the A308? I know they do but they need to express their feelings at the consultation meeting at Dedworth Library on Wednesday 13th July from 6pm to 7:30pm. Alternatively, complete the online survey on the RBWM Consultation website Please share this blog post…
Pond dipping, minibeast safari sessions and nature walks are some of the activities on offer at this year’s Braywick Nature Centre Festival on Saturday 23 July. The day, which is free and open to all, will run from midday until 5pm and will also include den building, face painting, live music from Hartbeats African Drumming, drumming…
There is lots of talk of price rises because of Russia invading the Ukraine but is that really what’s going on? Blokes Losing Timber are interested in quality foods at the right price, so I thought I’d take a look into sources of energy for the UK, reliance on Russia, why prices are rising and…
If AL21, 450 homes in Dedworth, is given permission in the autumn then there will be a few million pounds to spend locally on improving the physical environment. I have spent a long time reflecting on what I feel would add value to our community but it’s not all about what local Cllrs think, I’d…
On Friday I drove past Sutherland Grange and notice some lazy toad and left their latest delivery boxes next to the Hospice clothes bins. I took photos and put them on Facebook saying if they hadn’t shifted them by Saturday evening I’d be reporting them via the RBWM Report It function. This is what it…
This consultation has been a long time coming! Make sure you have your say… The foundations were laid by residents competing an initial consultation back in 2020, this has culminated in officers analysing the data, identifying 42 problem areas and prioritising 21 across RBWM, 6 in Clewer & Dedworth. Now you have your chance to…
WOW, what a movie… made by Windsor school children to deal with the very real problem of County Lines… a must watch by school children, parents, grandparents, carers, teachers, Cllrs, MPs, everyone… You can download the Notice Me Guide for Parents and Carers here >>> What does the phrase County Lines mean? County Lines is…
I’ve just had an email in about gas works being carried out on the junction of Smiths Lane and Maidenhead Road, near Sawyer’s Close. Please make note and let your neighbours know as this could inconvenience many of us for nearly 2 weeks. Thank you Jon Here are the details of a forthcoming road closure…
Windsor & Eton Rotary Club have been running a Mid-Summer Fayre in Alexandra Gardens for many years and this year, respecting that many young people are becoming increasingly passionate about the Environment and many adults wonder what they can do to help, we decided to create an Environmental Hub space at the Mid-Summer Fayre on…
Blokes Losing Timber bringing you thoughts, facts and other information on what other blokes are doing to lose timber. Googling “losing weight for men” and this article appeared… Teaching us how American men might go about it. I’ve provided the headlines with a few comments from me below, a link to the main blog post…
No bling for this crew but great day out. The Brits know how to do pomp… Jon
Something tells me this is likely to be our most popular weekly meetup 😉 Monday nights, 6pm – 8pm, at The Swan in Clewer for a Chat Over Guinness… another COG in the wheel for our fight to get a tad slimmer than we are right now. I’ve been reliably informed that Guinness, as well…
Saturday 25th June 2022 – 11am while 5pm in Alexandra Gardens. Calling Windsor’s Charities, Community Groups and Local Businesses We have room for just 10 more stalls, first come first served… Charity Stall – Single Pitch 3mx3m – free Commercial Stall – Single Pitch 3mx3m @ £45.00 Commercial Stall – Double Pitch 3mx6m @ £80.00…
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