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…

Windsor’s Music Festival, Rock the Rec, is back this Sunday…Sunday 24th August 202512-10pmClewer Memorial Recreation Ground, Dedworth Road, Windsor, SL4 5AY Every year Tesco Dedworth promote this music / community event. This year Kathy was the lucky winner of a family ticket 🥳 She’ll be joining other colleagues, friends and others for a fun day…

This mornings conversation with AI reflected on those dim and distant days, when I was trying to drum up business in August but decision makers were invariably on holiday, or their bosses were and so, in many ways, I’d have been better off just taking the month off! Before social media, business decision makers in…

Thinking of a last-minute summer escape? Look no further than Windsor. While its world-famous castle is a must-see, August is when this royal town truly shines beyond its walls. Imagine a leisurely boat trip down the River Thames, where you can watch swans glide past historic homes and lush green banks. Or, take a stroll…

Around this time last month I made the decision to only post content to our I Love Windsor CIC page on LinkedIN in an attempt to boost followers for that page. I used to be prolific with LinkedIn, even offering training workshops in the early days but found that challenging 😉 In recent times I…

The autumn equinox is all about sharing, community is about sharing, our I Love Windsor CIC Heart Beat event is all about the sharing… “Art from the Heart” We have a dozen slots available for artists to share their passion for drawing, making, creating… could be a “hannndbag”, a painting, a poem, a sculpture, a…

Micky is always putting on events at the Swan, it’s what he does… kids addicted… if he ain’t got an event happening, those endomorphins dip and he starts searching for the eyeliner to cheer himself up 😉 Always been very supportive of my ideas and so it’s only right that I support him… I asked…

We spent July and early August 2025 applying for funding for our 2nd hard copy Edition of the Windsor Directory of Community Groups and Charities from various sources. The latest digital edition is 124 pages (updated 28th Oct 2025) and sponsored by Abri. 250 copies which will be distributed over Christmas 2025 with the following 1,500…

If your community group isn’t listed below and you’d like to join in then click the link below and book your slot before they’re all gone… Thank you. Jon DaveyCommunity ChampionTesco Dedworth

“Community Chat” is a two page newsletter that shares our I Love Windsor blog content in small bite size chunks, with two goals: What we’d really like is for readers to ask us questions that we can address in the next edition. If you have any questions then please call Jon Davey on 07717 820823…

Ready for an unforgettable adventure on the River Thames? Welcome to Canoe & Kayak Adventures in beautiful Royal Windsor! Whether you’re a local looking for a new way to see your town or a tourist exploring the area, we have the perfect water experience for you. Paddle at your own pace with our top-quality canoe,…

The much-loved Bray Village Fête returns to the Village Green on Sunday 7th September following last year’s runaway success — and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever! Expect a full day of live music from two superb bands, chef demonstrations from some of Bray’s world-famous Michelin-starred restaurants, a bustling food court, the…