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A huge music festival and picnic in the park at Sunningdale looks set to be the highlight of local events to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June from 2-8 pm. We are especially delighted that Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of
Wessex
will be attending the Festival for a brief time.
Up to two thousand people are expected at Broomhall Recreation Ground for the six hour event , with Top Ten hit performers among acts playing music across the 60 years of the Queen’s reign. The famous 60s’ Merseyside band The Swinging Blue Jeans will be the headline act, joined by special guest Sunningdale’s own Chip Hawkes, bass player, singer and songwriter with The Tremeloes.
We have a tremendous line-up of performers who will play 60 years of British popular music, a full Brass band to kick off the Festival with panache, followed by the Hampshire band The Replays will play great British hits, then children from Stagecoach and guest soloists will perform music from the James Bond movies. They’ll be followed by The Brits, a celebration of British musical theatre, and then musical comedy from Ricky Reckless (stage name of another local, Ivan Chandler, who has played keyboard for Dusty Springfield, Lulu and Cat Stevens).
The Swinging Blue Jeans and Chip Hawkes will round off the programme with hits from their heyday and possible surprise performance from his son Chesney, a former
Charters
School
boy, who had a No 1 hit back in 1991.
And to round off the day, a grand finale sing-along – Rule Britannia etc – and fireworks at 7.30pm.
And between the acts Cheer leaders will perform while you refresh yourself with real ales from the Windsor and Eton brewery, barbeque and lamb on the spit, afternoon tea and cakes; Bring your own rugs, chairs and all you need for 6 hours of fun in the open air.
Admission is by ticket, £10 for adults and £5 for 5-16s, available from the Parish Council office at Broomhall Recreation Ground, tel 01344 874268, email sunningdale.parish@rbwm.gov.uk and from Waitrose, Sunningdale.
Further information from Christine at the above number, or email chris@christinegadd.co.uk .
posted May 10th, 2012.
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Latest Newsolder news items
Other Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in the Borough. The Royal Borough will hold a traditional 21 gun salute on Saturday 2nd June to mark the commencement of Jubilee weekend at The Long Walk near the Brook Street entrance to Windsor Castle. The first cannon will be fired on the stroke of 12noon. Everyone is invited to the event.
Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council Diamond Jubilee Beacon on Monday 4th June 7.30 – 10.30pm at Victory Field, off the London Road, Sunninghill. Free entrance, bar, barbeque and entertainment.
The Royal Borough is working with Crown Estates to light a beacon in
Windsor
Great
Park
on the 4th June 2012. Details on the RBWM website.
posted April 30th, 2012.
Neighbourhood Planning Consultation Questionnaire. Residents should have received a leaflet entitled Have your say on future planning decisions in Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale. It includes a brief questionnaire which you are encouraged to complete to have your say on the future of our area. It can be completed online if you prefer. The deadline is May 15th, 2012.
posted April 20th, 2012.
The Diamond Jubilee Parish Walk and Quiz took place on Sunday April 29th, 2012. Fortunately, the rain abated at the last moment. See the picture above and the brief report on the Parish Walks page.
posted May 8th, 2012.
The May 2012 Parish Newsletter will be distributed to residents at the beginning of the month. The online version can be found here while previous versions of the newsletter can be located on the Parish Newsletter page.
posted April 25th, 2012.
Big Society Friends of Sunningdale The next project that we are looking at is Care Bank, a scheme which aims to promote volunteering to help the elderly. A one year pilot has recently been started in Maidenhead by WRVS on behalf of the Borough. There is a reward system, similar to RecycleBank, where one credit is earned for each hour of volunteer work. Further information can be found on the Big Society page.
posted April 23rd, 2012.
Two new councillors. Ian White is a retired businessman, living in the village who wants to do his bit to maintain the appeal of the place. Rosemarie Nash, who will be sworn in at the May council meeting, feels passionate about our community and is a Trustee of the Village Hall Trust as well as being actively involved in the Priory Road Adopt-a-street group.
posted April 25th, 2012.
Charters Tennis at Broomhall Rec has been awarded LTA Beacon status at a ceremony in the Parish Council offices today. Beacon status is awarded to sites that offer regular quality and affordable organised tennis activities for the local community. Details of spring and early summer coaching can be found in the May Parish Newsletter.
posted April 25th, 2012.
A hosepipe ban took effect in our area on April 5th, 2012. We should all be trying to be frugal in our use of water given the current shortage after several predominantly dry winters. The topic is briefly discussed here on the SUSS page.
posted April 25th, 2012.
Village Venues have now moved out of the CMI building and are currently based in Holy Trinity Church. Further details of current venues for their various activities can be found on their website.
posted April 25th, 2012.
The Baptist Church's Hope Centre has now opened. On Mondays The Kitchen will offer tea, coffee, home-made cakes and toasties. Come along and meet others. Contact Annabel on 01344 626118 for more details.
posted April 25th, 2012.
The BEN site at Lynwood is about to be redeveloped to create a state of the art Care Village.
posted April 25th, 2012.
Sunningdale Park will no longer be used as The School of Government. However, conferences, training and special events will continue to be held there. The 20 acre garden will be open to the public on May 7th, 2012 (2-5pm).
posted April 25th, 2012.
Community Garden Update
A small fruit cage has been constructed alongside the current garden. Raspberries, gooseberries and a blackberry - all contributed by allotment holders - have been planted. Strawberries have already started to flower - this is very early. Jerusalem artichokes are being grown this year and they are just showing signs of coming up. You are welcome to visit the garden at any time to see how it is progressing. Here is a brief summary of spring jobs in the vegetable and fruit garden.
posted April 26th, 2012.
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