First job in losing weight is admitting to yourself that you are heavier than you really should be aka fat and the responsibility to do something about it lies with YOU. Then what you need is a supportive environment of similar minded people who also need and are willing to give support to fellow fatties….

At the weekend we had friends over we’d not seen for a while, it was great to catch up and share stories. Unfortunately for them, being 45 minutes late, I’d already started on the Rose so my chatter box was already in full swing 😉 We started with some nibbles while the carrots burned! In…

Saturday afternoon we popped over to Ascot for some live music… mate of mine Ray Fensome plays lead guitar with Rick Astley… the sun was out so we figured, let’s dance… OK so that’s Bowie but Ray thought he was Ziggy for a few years in his dreams… now those dreams are coming true for…

I love Windsor and I’m working out how to communicate that through a variety of social media channels. Picking the right channel for the right job… Do join us on the various channels that you engage on and add value to each of the channels as you feel the vibe… thank you. I LOVE WINDSOR…

To celebrate turning 60 this year, Maureen Smith will be marking this milestone in a somewhat different way… a black tie charity bash at the Sir Christopher Wren… that’s the way to do it! I got an email last night from Maureen’s niece asking for a little help promoting the event… my wife loves a…

Morning… on Saturday I worked on my theory of evolution which meant I really wanted to do something out of the house on the Sunday… Our kids are older (15/20) so there is less need for us to worry about their entertainment but I know that unless I had spotted an appeal on Facebook for…

Tuesday evening’s council meeting at RBWM was the white wash that was anticipated by the 100+ local people who attended. The council voted to stand by its decision to not only award the £480,000 to Holyport College but to pay it quickly… “Shame on YOU!” was the cry from many in the gallery after the…

For the RBWM Council leaders to take a group of people seriously then it need to go large for tomorrow evening’s council meeting at Maidenhead Town Hall. A small group is like an irritation; it can be scratched and dismissed easily… for us to get under the skin then we need to turn up in…

You send an email to planning at RBWM. If you are happy for Legoland to get planning permission then you need do nothing… Helen Price produced this video to appeal for residents’ support for the Planning Inquiry to be held in October for a new attraction, the Haunted House. There is another planning application –…

Are the current Tory Leaders at RBWM Council simply laughing at the electorate? Playing self serving games with RBWM Council resources in the corridors of power? You may be of the opinion it has always been that way, nothing changes or can be changed… BUT I’m of the opinion it very much can, in this…

Katharina Bareiss just became Windsor and Eton Rotary Club’s newest member. As Marketing and Events Co-ordinator for Konami she knows all about community engagement and how to play the game 😉 Katharina has been a regular attendee for the last 3 months, getting to know other members of the Rotary Club and joining in the…

Well they thought the 60’s was a little risqué for a summer breakfast at Cliveden House, NOT by the pool but in the French Dining Room, merci 😉 David Clarke was our speaker, ex England blind football Captain, who gave an excellent talk on the mindset required to overcome the obstacles that can get in…

I’ve really enjoyed being part of this process and appreciate all the likes, comments and shares folks have made… THANK YOU. Nearly 4000 page views of the 3 blogs have been achieved and I still need to sit down and count all the likes, comments and shares for my stats brain to be happy! And…

May I start by just saying how nice it was to see you at Her Majesty’s Garden Party this year and thank you for supporting the Children of Nepal with your contribution to the Tombola… it looks like we’ve raised over £1000 so far! Thank you for playing your part. I’m not sure if you’ve…

Last weekend was Windsor & Eton Rotary Club’s Mid-Summer Fayre and the older Rotarians were ably helped by local sixth formers from our Interact Club… I was reminded of the fact I hadn’t written this up yesterday when I got this lovely email from Emma Broad, one of the younger Rotarians that joined in the…

48 hours to go, I need 3 more paddlers, good news I have a kind benefactor who has paid £150 to cover entry fees… so just need 3 efficient paddlers to make themselves known ASAP… Also, figured why not run the TOMBOLA over the weekend and use up those 65 prizes we still have remaining……

Morning… You’re looking good this morning, don’t waste it… Move away from your desk and join us at Windsor Racecourse today Thursday 25th June Thames Valley EXPO is taking place… 70 exhibitors… bunch of speakers and workshops… last year 900 business people turned out… Get in your motor or on your bike! BUY Tombola tickets…

2.30 Albany Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3) (Fillies) 6f. France and the USA predominate here. Wesley Ward who won the Queen Mary on Wednesday enters Back at the Ranch 6/1 which must be respected. WW’s horse came second in this last year and one must assume that Back at the Ranch will perform well here…

2.30 Norfolk Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2). 2 year olds. 5f It is interesting that Richard Hannon switched slightly fractious Log Out Ireland 2/1 from the Coventry to this race. He won last time out at Ascot by 5 lengths! But King Of Rooks 10/11 is the hot favourite to win the Norfolk, especially with…

Our day started in Cookham, the original plan to hook up with kids from a local school but Health & Safety got in the way, so we set off for Cliveden… That’s a great bridge to get a full view of the Gloriana, up close and personal! First lock Cookham which I had to do…

2.30 Jersey Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3). 7f Ivawood 6/4 carries a weight penalty as a result of finishing 3rd in the English and Irish Guineas. However, Ivawood will possibly respond well to this drop in distance and Richard Hannon who trains strongly favours Ivawood for the Jersey. Bossy Guest 7/1 and Fadhayyil 8/1 may…

Looks like I’m going to be wearing my best bib and tucker for the Windsor EXPO I’ll be running the Business in Berkshire Tombola from the main speakers room where I’ll also be hosting our speakers and I’ve promised not to get wound up by some of the numpties that might be out to push…

First I’d like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Kris Cruisers for providing Lady Karen for our Magna Carta Cruise. This was my Saturday evening view… book your boat trip today >>> There are rather a lot of pictures so let’s break this down into two blogs… first is our trip up The River…

For more years than I can remember we bring you more Royal Ascot tips with compliments from Brian Smith FCIM, Dip CAM – International Marketing Consultancy 01344 621825… the guy that invented Air Miles! See if these top tips can give you wings… nah that’s red bull, they’ll be flying in next month 😉 2.30…

I’ve always known there is something magical about Windsor and David Webster has just confirmed that by opening the magic section at Castle Toys… previously the Victorian photography shop on Church Street near Windsor Castle. Castle Toys has only been open a couple of weeks and so needs all toy fans to know he is…

There is nothing better than celebrating a great local business that is going from strength to strength… We’re always hearing about the new technology businesses in the thriving Thames Valley… all those noughts and ones producing serious code that some investment guru will position at 100x value in order to take a few bankers for…

Ever wondered what it’s like to feel an earthquake and get hit by an avalanche on Everest?   Today I launched our appeal for half a dozen more people to join our Dragon Boat Challenge crew on Dorney Lake Sunday 28th June 2015 at the Thames Valley EXPO’s exhibitors lunch at The MacDonald Hotel, Windsor….