Increasingly I’ve been concerned about the controls being placed on people having conversations online. It has felt like Facebook and LinkedIn increasingly filter based on their algorithms that aim to make them the most money. I get why they might do that but that doesn’t stop it irritating me. Logically I could just moan, moan,…

The first VCS Partnership Awards in Windsor and Maidenhead will shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of local voluntary and community groups and dedicated volunteers across the Royal Borough. The awards will recognise outstanding contributions through the following categories: Group of the Year – For charities and community groups who make an exceptional and outstanding contribution to…

Last week I tried out a new forum for our website and through a process of trial and error, with help from the WordPress Team, we established that the template I was using wasn’t compatible with the forum platform. So today I’ve found a template that will work, re-jigged the site but now think I…

Tesco Dedworth has teamed up with Fire.Fest to offer 2 FREE Family Tickets (2 adults + 2 kids) worth £37.50 each. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alevents/1528676 Families that draw together, play together 😉 All you’ve got to do is get your family around the table at the weekend and draw a picture that relates to Bonfire night, Guy Fawkes,…

I’m just deploying a community social tool to the I Love Windsor website and I’d like to invite you to come and join in. Create a profile and maybe start a group that focuses on the value you add to the community. It’s free for those that sign up during October. We’ll be adding an…

Dr Katie Simpson’s Wellness Hub was officially opened today by Roddy at the Dedworth Medical Clinic on Vale Road, ably assisted by Pippa, Katie and Mike. Hundreds turned out, well there was cake, to meet with wellness partners who will be running workshops / clinics in the new wellness hub 😉 Enjoy a few photos…

Hi, since our community board space is now very limited I’ve had a thought… I know, steady away 🤣 If community groups can send me A5 images of their promotional materials as a png or pdf. I will try  and include them in next month’s poster. I’ll need to have all materials by 15th of…

ALDI got planning permission to build a store on the proviso that they limited the number of deliveries and delivery times would be considerate to visitors to the Old Farmhouse. At the time a guest house but sadly no longer. I believe in the future there are plans for mental health patients to use the…

Sunday 28th September10am – late A full day of live music and DJs hosted across six of local pubs, breweries and venues … all walking distance from each other! Expect an eclectic mix of local bands and DJs, great beer, good vibes, and a celebration of grassroots music in the heart of Windsor. Drop in,…

We are taking part in the Grand Opening of the Dr Katie Simpson Wellness Hub because Dr Simpson was both a supporter and volunteer on the Hope In Depression course as well as an advocate for what we do.  It seemed more than fitting to take part in this event, both to promote the course and honour…

Currently we are looking for volunteers to help out with the Royal British Legion with their Poppy Appeal collection for 2025. We will be hosting the RBL on: Please contact Rebecca on 07979 026747 or r.smith78@btinternet.com or fill in the form below and we’ll pass it on. Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity Champion

THE DR KATIE SIMPSON WELLNESS HUВDedworth Medical Centre, Vale Road, Windsor SL4 5JL The Dr Katie Simpson Wellness Hub opened on the 4th October. The event was well supported with a few hundred local people coming along to find out more, see the story below… We’d now like to hear from potential partners… We’d like…

If you’d like to grab a brew with some like minded community champions then please join us at Woodys Cafe on Monday 22nd September between 2pm and 3pm. Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground, Dedworth Road, Windsor SL4 5AY Format is simple: If you could register below just to give us an idea of numbers. Thank you. Jon…

I asked Gemini to tidy up the picture my new friend took of the Red Arrows flying over the Hurricane next to Alexander Gardens by adding some blue sky and taking out those pesky supports 😉 I had been hoping to capture such a picture myself but what can you do! You get all prepped…

We’re told the agreement involves big American tech and finance companies, like Microsoft and Blackstone, investing a lot of money into the UK. The UK government sees this as a big win, saying it will create thousands of jobs, especially in advanced technology like AI, and bring new infrastructure, like data centres, to the country….

You know how… drum role… his wife Fiona taught him 😉 I learned of his passing on reading the Windsor Local History Group’s post on Facebook and reached out to his son Andrew to offer my condolences and ask if he’d send over some pics so I could do this piece for the website. He…

Meet Pete, he has been a keen cyclist all his life. Today he stopped by my till sporting this vintage blue number. Pre lycra, he’s open to offers 🤣 If you bump into him in Tesco, or around town, compliment him on his obvious good fashion sense and ask him to tell a cycling tale….

We’re hearing that Circus CORTEX is a really fun experience… Holyport resident Helene Shakespeare recommending “You really should go!” https://tickets.circuscortex.com/events/circuscortex/1800864 Tesco collague really enjoyed the first show after a few drinks with friends. 🥳🥳 Baby Bank were really grateful for the complimentary tickets for their volunteers 🥳🥳 Enjoy… Jon

If you enjoy engaging with people who do community stuff, or you are looking at spending more time doing voluntary work, then you should have come along… VCS Partnership – Voluntary and Community Sector Partnership Event Connecting Communities It was an engaging morning to build stronger partnerships across the voluntary and community and statutory sectors….

Thank you Sir Jonathon Porritt for a most interesting, thought provoking talk at Cumberland Lodge on a warm September evening, with the harvest moon in full glow. I’d booked 4 tickets for the latest Cumberland Conversation but The King’s Trust and the tube strike, had other plans for my son Charlie who is walking his…

Checking our stats, it prompted the question… Why do my website stats indicate 8am is a popular time for reading blog posts and on Facebook, 8pm seems to be a popular time? You’re observing two distinct content consumption habits driven by people’s daily routines. ☀️ Morning Commute & Workday ☀️ Your website traffic for blog…

Every October, the town of Maidenhead comes alive with footsteps echoing many centuries of tradition. The Maidenhead Boundary Walk is a glowing example of community building and support. The walk is more than just a scenic stroll—it’s also a living tribute to local heritage, community spirit, and charitable action. The route winds through our town,…

We’ve decided to keep things simple for our Autumn Equinox event as it would seem, rightly so, weekends are for family time for those that help the community. If you’d like to grab a brew with some like minded community champions then please join us at Woodys Cafe on Monday 22nd September between 2pm and…

We received a most welcome email from Abri this week. They are happy to support us in the production of the 2nd Edition of our Windsor Directory of Community Groups & Charities. We’re just waiting on a couple of other decisions to go our way and we’ll be ready to push the PRINT button 😉…

I’m just working up the re-launch flyer for Tesco Dedworth. Obviously the advert needs to be of interest to the community and family friendly… give us details and we’ll reflect and let you know. Fill in the form below and let’s get these slots sorted by next Saturday. Thank you. Jon

The Ice Rink application was heard tonight at Windsor Planning Panel and was voted through with the conditions listed below: Ian did an excellent job of presenting the case for Windsor residents but then 2 councillors and the applicant talked in favour of it… that was a tad lopsided but thankfully the professionals made it…

The image shows what can happen if you spend too much time online and not enough engaging with people in real time 😉 I asked Gemini a few questions this evening… Is social media engagement replacing people meeting face to face? The question of whether social media engagement is replacing face-to-face interaction is a complex…

On Thursday, at the Grey Room, York House, Windsor the application for the Ice Rink, 25/01838/FULL, will be heard by Windsor and Ascot Development Committee. https://rbwm.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=631&MId=10037 Below is the summary, the two options open to the Planning Committee and Section 11 shares the planning balance and conclusion. 1 SUMMARY  1.1 Planning permission is sought for…

If the answer to the above questions is yes, yes, yes… then just click the link below… If the answer is yes, yes, errrhhh yes but I’m shy… then bring your pal who is more than happy to tell the world how fab you are and they can do the pitch while you simply smile…

People don’t just want the sales pitch — they want real substance. That’s exactly what we deliver. I Love Windsor CIC began as a blog in 2009 and has grown into a thriving community hub. In the last 60 days (June–August 2025): Our focus? Supporting local community groups, charities, residents, and businesses in Windsor and…