New illustrated book gives ‘beautiful snapshot’ of creative scene in Slough
A newly published illustrated book is providing a ‘snapshot’ of the cultural workers that make up Slough’s creative scene.
A newly published illustrated book is providing a ‘snapshot’ of the cultural workers that make up Slough’s creative scene.
The auspicious Hindu festival of Navratri is celebrated over nine nights to welcome the Goddess Durga after she triumphs over evil.
Councillors have approved a revised Berkshire Pension Fund investment policy – amid more calls to divest from companies linked to Israel’s actions in Palestine.
Slough Borough Council headquarters
Two major secondary schools in Windsor are setting up a joint sixth form – with pupils from each able to freely move between the two.
Archive picture of Slough High Street.
Hundreds of flats in large tower blocks could be built in Slough High Street, if a planning application submitted this week is approved by the council.
Oakwood House in Maidstone, where the inquest was held. Photo via Google.
President Trump and King Charles III in the carriage procession.
Photos by Ian Longthorne
Archive GWR train image.
The Swan in Iver. Photo via Google.
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It is with deepest sadness that Ken Wright formally of Maidenhead passed away peacefully on 28th August after a short illness. He leaves behind his wife Annette, 3 Children and 7 Grandchildren.
Chalcraft, Helen Joyce passed away peacefully on 28th August 2025 aged 87. A loving wife, mother, grandmother. Helen will be sadly missed by family and friends. A private family funeral will be held. Donations to Cancer Research sent via helenchalcraft.muchloved.com or c/o Tomalin and Sons, 38 Reading Road, Henley on Thames RG9 1AG. Tel: 01491573370
MACEBrian HarrySadly passed away at home on 5th September 2025, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Felicity, father to Nick and Sharon and step-daughters Karen & Fenella.Funeral service to be held at North Wiltshire Crematorium, Swindon on Friday 19th September at 3pm. Family flowers only please, however donations would be appreciated for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund c/o Hillier Funeral [more..]
Angier – Robert Arthur MA (CANTAB) CEng FICE FCIWEM Water Resources, Irrigation and Flood Control Consultant. Bob (“Mr Bob”) died at home on 19th August 2025. Husband of Lorna, father of Patrick, Mary & Elisabeth and grandfather to Kate & Jess. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life and work will be arranged soon. Donations to Birdlife International, The David Attenborough Building, [more..]
Stokes (Nee) Amer, Ann (Sue) aged 80 of Maidenhead. Sadly passed away peacefully on 7th September 2025 with her children by her side.She will be dearly missed by her children Debbie, Brian and Nicola & her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.Funeral service will be held at Slough crematorium on 30th September 2025 at 1pm. The wake will be held at North Town cricket club, [more..]
KERR, nee Nixey - Susan Frances, passed away peacefully on 6th September 2025, aged 91 at the Wallingford Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Rotherfield Peppard on Monday 22 September @ 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Sue Ryder may be made online at susan-kerr1.muchloved.com or sent [more..]
A new boutique fitness studio with a cutting-edge infrared sauna has opened in Windsor.
The country’s first indoor golf simulator based in a leisure centre has opened in Maidenhead.
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The Trust was set up by Louis Baylis in 1962 and its primary objective is: To work for the good of the community, principally in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
The Trust distributed grants of over £100,000 to more than 100 recipients during the last financial year and has a policy of distributing the majority of the grants to local organisations and charities, the balance going to regional and national organisations.
The majority of applications for grants from the Trust are received by post from local and national charities and organisations that are aware of the Trust. The Trust supports all sections of the community in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and actively encourages applications for grants from the Trust.The bulk of donations are made to benefit the elderly and the young, although many other groups including the Arts are also supported.
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