Update on Sunningdale's Community Festival
Party 'round the Parish will take place again this year, running from September 18th through to the 26th. It will encompass, among other events: the Sunningdale Carnival at Broomhall Recreation Ground on Sunday 19th September, the gates opening to the public at 11am - see the Carnival website for full details: and The Street Party on September 26th. Complete programme details for the festival (which are still being updated) and a list of contacts can all be found on the partyroundtheparish website.
posted 1st July 2010
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Update on Community Garden
Garry Mumford's gardening courses, consisting of four weekly sessions each of 3 hours duration (10am to 1pm on Mondays), will now commence at Broomhall Recreation Ground in August. The first session will be held on Monday 2nd August 2010. Further courses will be run in September and October. See his letsgetgardening website for details or contact him by email.
posted 1st July 2010
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The Official Sunningdale Guide 2010
This A4 size colour guide to Sunningdale will be available shortly. Businesses and organisations who would like to advertise in the guide should complete this form and return it to the Parish Council along with a cheque.
posted 1st July 2010.
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Eco Circus "Tipping Point" to visit in September
The proposed date for the visit of the Eco Circus with its hour-long family show combining clowning and comedy, music and artwork to illustrate the danger of the "tipping point" and irreversible climate change is currently planned for 24th September, 2010. Further details will follow.
posted 10th June 2010
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The Community Café
The Community Café will be open from Tuesdays to Saturdays during the summer. Anne Holby's Ceramic Café is already open in the pavilion on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 5:30pm until the end of September. You can experiment with ceramics while having your tea and coffee. From 25th June the Café will also be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays when it will be run by Keeley Richardson of Hope and Gloria giftware
posted 7th June 2010. modified 10th June, 2010
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Community Garden
Garry Mumford's gardening courses, consisting of four weekly sessions each of 3 hours duration (10am to 1pm on Mondays), will now commence at Broomhall Recreation Ground in August. The first session will be held on Monday 2nd August 2010. Further courses will be run in September and October. See his letsgetgardening website for details or contact him by email.
posted 7th June 2010
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Carnival and Festival
The Sunningdale Carnival will take place at Broomhall Recreation Ground on Sunday 19th September, 2010, the gates opening to the public at 11am. See the Carnival website for full details. It is currently proposed that the Sunningdale Community Festival, which was held for the first time last year, will be repeated in September. Look here and on the partyroundtheparish website for further details in due course.
posted 6th June 2010
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Annual Parish Walk
Christine Gadd, Chair of the Parish Council, led a group of parishioners on a walk round the hidden places of the parish. In glorious sunshine we visited Sunningdale School, Lynwood and Sunningdale Park where tea was provided. Everyone learnt interesting things about our locality and our natural environment from the Quiz and the lucky winners will enjoy prizes from Sunningdale Lounge, Pizza Express, and Vanilla and Wellington Track. A short report and a set of photographs can be found here in Ascot Matters.
posted 24th May 2010
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Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting took place in the WI building at Broomhall Recreation Ground on Wednesday, 28th April 2010. The guest speaker was Gary Collyer, Manager of Waitrose in Sunningdale. He gave a very interesting talk on how the supermarket chain is addressing the recycling of its waste, cutting down on packaging and generally reducing its impact on the environment. Christine Gadd gave her Chairman's Report. This was followed by brief reports from Holy Trinity School, Charters School, the Village Hall Trustees, the Police and the Borough.
posted 8th May 2010.
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Community Garden
Work has commenced on the preparation of the community garden which will be sited adjacent to the pavilion at Broomhall Recreation Ground. As mentioned in the recent parish newsletter, the objective will be to show how you can grow your own produce and manage the eco-system that is your garden. Email Garry Mumford - designforgardens@aol.com - for details of the course that will run every Monday from 11am to 1pm from 7th June 2010 onwards.
posted 8th May 2010
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Annual Parish Walk
A reminder that Christine Gadd's popular annual parish walk will take place on Sunday, 23rd May 2010. Walkers will meet at Broomhall Recreation Ground at 2:00pm and the walk, including a stop for afternoon tea, will take approximately 2 hours. See pictures from last year's walk and details of other walks in the area by clicking here.
posted 8th May 2010
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Parish Newsletter - April 2010
The online version of the latest Parish Newsletter can be found here. Printed copies will be delivered to all households in the parish shortly.
posted 14th April 2010.
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Office closed for Easter 2010
The office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. In an emergency please call Christine Gadd on 01344 628477.
posted 31st March 2010.
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Guest Speaker for Annual Parish Meeting
The guest speaker at this year's Annual Parish Meeting, to be held on 28th April 2010, will be Gary Collyer, the manager of Waitrose. The title of the talk will be "Supermarketing in a Changing World".
posted 24th March 2010.
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New Parish Councillor
Neil Collin has been appointed a parish councillor, filling the vacancy which was caused by the recent resignation of Alison Ellwood.
posted 23rd February 2010.
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History section added to the website
A history section has been added to this website. Peter O'Kill has kindly made available articles which he has written on the history of Sunningdale and on the history of the village hall.
posted 16th February 2010.
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Scouts - Centenary Tree Planting
1st Sunningdale Scouts celebrated its centenary with a tree planting ceremony at Broomhall Rec. on Sunday 7th February, 2010. Catherine Bursnall, the Deputy Mayor, attended.
posted 9th February 2010.
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Office closed for the week commencing 1st March 2010
The clerk will be on holiday during this week and the office will be closed for normal business.
posted 3rd February 2010. modified 16th February 2010.
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Pavilion Extension
The Pavilion, the Parish Council offfices at Broomhall Rec, is being extended at the front. Work will commence on Monday 22nd February 2010 and is expected to take 11 weeks. It is hoped that normal office work can continue during this period with the Community Room being used as a temporary office. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience which may be caused.
posted 3rd February 2010
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WI building venue for 2010 Annual Parish Meeting
The date for this year's annual Parish Meeting is Wednesday 28th April 2010. It will be held at the Women's Institute at Broomhall Rec. It is hoped that it may be possible to view the Pavilion extension at this time.
posted 3rd February 2010
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Vacancy for a Parish Councillor
Read the attached for details.
posted 13th January 2010
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Wintry conditions - sharp sand available
Help yourself to sharp sand to alleviate any problems. It can be found in the Broomhall Recreation Ground car park, near where the mobile library vehicle normally parks.
posted 11th January 2010
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Christmas Tree Recycling Collection Point
Broomhall Recreation Ground from Monday 4th to Friday 15th January 2010. Please ensure that all decorations have been removed. This service is provided by the Royal Borough in association with Sunningdale Parish Council. Helpline number 01628 683801.
posted 30th December 2009
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Use of Waste Facilities at Bagshot
Following successful negotiations between the Royal Borough and Surrey County Council in the last couple of months, residents in Sunninghill, Sunningdale and Ascot can now once again use
Surrey
's civic amenity site in
Swift Lane
, Bagshot - instead of making the longer trip to the borough's own CA site at
Stafferton Way
in Maidenhead. Proof of SL5 residency will be required.
posted 29th December 2009
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Tree Planting at Broomhall Rec
Volunteers joined Trevor Smith and other RBWM Countryside Park Rangers, Chairman Christine Gadd and Council staff to plant young trees to help sustain the old Alder woodland at Broomhall Rec.
posted 5th December 2009
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Christmas Celebration Takes Place
The annual Christmas Celebration took place on Friday evening, 4th December 2009, starting at 6pm. The programme included performances by Holy Trinity School, Charters School, Hurst Lodge and Sunningdale School. They were followed by singer Chip Hawkes who turned the lights on, and finally there was a firework display.
posted 5th December 2009
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General Waste Facilities
Following the piece in the Parish newsletter on the ending of dumping of waste at Bagshot and Bracknell, we have received a large number of emails. This matter has come before the Parish Council and we have taken this up forcefully with the Royal Borough who are in negotiations with neighbouring authorities.
- We understand the inefficient use of energy and time in taking rubbish to Stafferton Way, Maidenhead.
- With rising land-fill taxes, every Council must reduce waste to same. So the Borough seeks to promote recycling and waste reduction schemes.
- Every solution that we are working on has a cost associated with it and these costs have to be closely examined as the Borough is determined not to raise Council taxes this coming year.
With that in mind we are pursuing this with the Borough to come up with a low cost solution that can be implemented without too much delay.
Anne Martin, Clerk to the Parish Council.
posted 20th November 2009
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Parish Newsletter - November 2009
Printed copies are currently being delivered. In addition, the online version can be viewed here.
posted 3rd November 2009
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Tree Planting
Save the Wood and Plant new trees on Saturday 5th December 10.30 am - 1.30pm at Broomhall Recreation Ground. Come and plant some young trees to help sustain the old Alder woodland. Families and individuals are invited to join Rangers planting small native trees. Bring a spade if you have one and sensible outdoor shoes. More information from the Parish Office or phone 01628 796227.
posted 22nd October 2009
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Christmas Celebration
The annual Christmas Celebration will take place on Friday evening, 4th December 2009. at 6pm. Following the successful pattern of previous years, the Christmas celebration will start at 6pm in the centre of Sunningdale shops by Chancellors. There will be singing and dancing, with performances by the schools. The shops will invite you in and we kick off the festive season in Sunningdale with the turning on of the Christmas lights by singer Chip Hawkes.
posted 22nd October 2009
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Community Bulb Planting
Community bulb planting will take place on Sunday 15th November from 11.00 am - 2.00pm at Broomhall Recreation Ground, organised by the Marie Curie Charity. Bring trowels and spades. Help our community look bright and colourful in the spring. More information from the Parish Office.
posted 22nd October 2009
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Refreshments at the Rec
Refreshments at the Rec continue in the autumn with Friday Teas. From 3.00 - 4.30pm tea, cakes and refreshments are served at the Pavilion - come in and be warm while you enjoy a fresh cup of tea.
posted 21st October 2009
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Sunningdale Festival 2009
Events included: meet the councillors; and guided tours of the allotments (Year 5 of Holy Trinity and local residents).
posted 19th September 2009
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Sunningdale Carnival 2009
The 2009 Carnival was attended by a record 4,500 people last Sunday. A review can be found on the Carnival's own website where you can also find a comprehensive set of photographs.
posted 17th September 2009
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Parish Council's Renewable Energy Installations and the Sustainable Sunningdale Campaign launched
The Mayor of the Royal Borough, Cllr. Jesse Grey, and the Lady Mayoress visited Sunningdale Parish Council today, Friday 11th September 2009, to launch the Renewable Energy Installations and the Sustainable Sunningdale campaign. A sizeable crowd was in attendance, many of them signing up to the environmental campaign. Further details can be found here.
posted 11th September 2009
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September 2009 Newsletter
The latest Parish newsletter is being circulated to all households. The online version can be downloaded here. Please note that the previous two newsletters can be found on the Newsletter page.
posted 25th August 2009
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Allotment competition prize giving
The prize giving for the 2009 allotment competition took place last night prior to the August Parish Council meeting. Christine Gadd, Chairman of the Parish Council, made the awards. Pictures can be found on the allotment page.
posted 13th August 2009
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Parish Council's renewable energy installation
Sunningdale Parish Council is proud to have completed a major installation of renewable energy – a log boiler and solar thermal panels (see picture below) – to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and show the community what can be done. These have been achieved with assistance from the Big Lottery grants – Community Sustainable Energy Programme and the Low Carbon Building Programme, and a final grant from EDF Energy. As part of the Sustainability work of the Royal Borough, Sunningdale’s renewable energy helps towards the national goal of achieving 20% of our energy from renewable sources by 2020 – a goal that is likely to be missed.
posted 9th August 2009
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Sustainable Sunningdale
Sustainable Sunningdale (SUSS) will be launched in September in partnership with the Royal Borough's Sustainability Programme and Learning for Sustainability (LfS). The objective is to fight climate change by reducing our use of fossil fuels. Read the leaflet, commit to 5 simple actions, e.g. turning lights off when you leave the room, and make your commitment by ticking five boxes and let us know that you are supporting the campaign.
posted 6th August 2009
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Public Meeting on environmental challenges takes place
The meeting took place on Monday 13th July 2009. The initial ten challenges were chosen at the meeting. The campaign will be launched on 11th September 2009. It is hoped to recruit 500 members in September.
More ...
posted 17th July 2009
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Allotment competition judging takes place
The judges were Joseph Arioli (plot holder and many times winner of the William Pack Cup for best allotment) and Graeme Kennedy (Grounds Manager). They were accompanied by Christine Gadd, Chairman of the Parish Council. More ...
posted 29th June 2009
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Greening Sunningdale
Sunningdale Parish Council has agreed to adopt the Greening Campaign, which is a grassroots plan for working towards reducing our carbon footprint and improving the environment.
More ...
posted 15th June 2009
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Log Boiler Installation in Pavilion
The renewable energy project at Sunningdale Parish Council is about to commence with the arrival of the log boiler. The Pavilion will be heated by wood, collected from local sources, with solar thermal panels on the roof. The installations will be fully funded by grants from the Low Carbon Building Programme, the Community Sustainable Energy Programme and EDF Energy.
posted 11th June 2009
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Sunningdale Community Festival 11-20 September 2009
A community festival is being proposed at the initiative of the CMI to link the Carnival on the 13th September 2009 with the CMI street party on the 20th. All organisations are invited to join in and contribute events. Contact Alan Everett on 07785 567978 if you wish to participate.
More ...
posted 10th June 2009
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Weekly Police Surgery in Ascot Week
Due to resource requirements during Royal Ascot there will be no weekly police surgery on Wednesday 17th June 2009.
posted 10th June 2009
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Parish Walk
Christine Gadd led the annual Parish Walk today. See further details and more pictures here.
posted 7th June 2009
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Rendezvous @ the Rec
In conjunction with the CMI, 'Rendezvous @ the Rec' will open early in June, providing a friendly community venue to meet friends and relax while your children play. Initially we'll open on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11.15 am - 12.30 pm and 14.30 - 16.30pm. If this proves popular in the community we'll open more often.
posted 19th May 2009
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Parish Walk on 7th June
This year's walk will take place on Sunday 7th June, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm, starting from the Broomhall Recreation Ground, Sunningdale. Contact Christine Gadd on 01344 628477 for further details.
posted 19th May 2009
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Latest Parish Newsletter published
The June 2009 Parish Newsletter can be viewed here - it can also be found on the Parish Newsletter page. Printed copies will be distributed shortly.
posted 18th May 2009
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May Half-Term
Refreshments will be available at the Pavilion during half-term week. Also, there will be a tennis open day on Sunday 24th May 2009 from 0900 to noon with free coaching.
posted 13th May 2009
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Vacancy for one Councillor
To help the Parish work and assist in decision-making on matters affecting Sunningdale. Contact Anne Martin for further details.
posted 29th April 2009
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Weekly Police Surgery at Council Offices
From 6th May 2009 a police surgery will be held each Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm at the Council offices. Come and talk to Rebecca Harris (Police Community Support Officer) if you have any issues with respect to car crime, vandalism, drugs, burglary, et cetera. Outside these times please call 08458 505 505 or visit the Thames Valley Police website.
posted 28th April 2009
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NEW - Availability of Council Meeting minutes on the website
Click here or click on Council Meeting Minutes in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.
posted 27th April 2009
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Annual Parish Meeting Agenda
Click here to see the agenda for this year's meeting which will be held in Sunningdale Village Hall on Thursday 30th April 2009 at 7:30pm.
posted 21st April 2009
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Local Development Framework
A drop-in session at Sunningdale Village Hall from 1230 to 1700 on Monday 23rd March 2009 will give you an opportunity to voice your opinion on the Borough's current thoughts on housing development to meet the government's tough targets. You can see the Borough's document on this topic at the Parish Council office, or it and associated material can be accessed via this page on the RBWM web site. More ...
posted 13th March 2009
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Christmas Celebration 2009
The Parish Council is looking at the potential format of this event and would appreciate some feedback from you. Click here for a copy of the brief questionnaire. Your input will be much appreciated.
posted 26th Feb 2009
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Office Closed next week
The office will be closed next week (Mon 2nd March - Fri 6th March 2009). If there are any urgent matters ring Anne Martin on 01344 874160, otherwise please leave a message on the office voice mail (01344 874268).
posted 26th Feb 2009
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Speaker for Council AGM
The Annual Parish meeting takes place on Thursday 30th April in Sunningdale Village Hall. Mr Harvey Stephens, Head Gardener of Savill Gardens, is the guest speaker. This is also the opportunity to learn what the Parish Council is doing for the people of Sunningdale.
posted 16th Feb 2009
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New Councillors
The Parish Council is pleased to announce the names of two new Councillors. Robin Booth and Alison Ellwood formally became members of Council at the meeting on the 10th February.
posted 13th Feb 2009
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Allotment rents due
The rents for 2009 should be paid by March 1st 2009. See the Contact Us page for the office opening times if you propose to come in to pay.
posted 28th Jan 2009
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Christmas Celebration
After the rain last year the weather was kinder for this year's Sunningdale Christmas Celebrations which were held last Friday evening in the Jubilee Clock area. The lights were switched on by Russ Abbot.
posted 8th Dec 2009
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Volunteer of the Year David Hopkins
David does work experience with the Parish Council. His attitude and performance commended him to be nominated for the Volunteer of the Year Award for the under 25s from Windsor Maidenhead Voluntary Action. On the 15th October, it was announced that David was the winner and was awarded the honour by the Mayor.
posted 20th Oct 2009
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