Recycling Christmas Trees. Up until Friday January 20th 2012 Christmas trees can be left at Broomhall Recreation Ground. They will be removed, shredded and composted by the borough. Please remove all decorations. This facility only applies to real trees, not to artificial ones of course.
posted January 7th, 2012.
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Neighbourhood Planning - launch consultation report. Following on from the launch at Ascot Racecourse on September 28th, questionnaires were completed by 172 residents. The report on this launch consultation has recently been published and can be viewed online.
posted December 8th, 2011.
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Sunningdale Christmas Celebration. Hundreds of people gathered at the Jubilee Clock area and the Square (Chancellors car park) on Friday 2nd December, 2011 for the annual celebration of the switching on of the Christmas lights. Many shops and businesses stayed open where they generously welcomed guests to some special Christmas fare. Spectators were entertained by three schools, Holy Trinity, Charters and
Sunningdale
School
who sang some wonderful pieces including traditional carols. They were joined by the Quince Players annual pantomime cast where Prince Charming gave a fantastic rendition surrounded by dancers, and then it was Cinderella’s turn where she sang so beautifully.
Children and members of the Quince Players then escorted Russ Abbot in procession to the Square where he entertained and raised many laughs until he accomplished the all important task of switching on the brilliant lights followed by a short but impressive firework display to celebrate. The evening was rounded off with Community carol singing led by Russ Abbot.
Christine Gadd
Chairman of the Parish Council and event organiser expressed her delight at the large attendance at this intimate community event that brings so many sections of the community together to share in this joyous occasion.
posted December 8th, 2011.
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Christmas / New Year holidays. The Parish Council office will be closed from noon on Friday December 23rd, 2011 until Tuesday January 3rd, 2012. In case of an emergency ring Christine Gadd on 628477.
posted December 8th, 2011.
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A Volunteer Recruitment Morning will be held at Ascot Library between 10am and 11.30am on Thursday, December 8th, 2011. Come along and find out about volunteering opportunities in Windsor museum and Borough libraries. See the full poster.
posted November 11th, 2011.
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Heatherwood Hospital - Residents urged to attend special meeting. The Royal Borough is stepping up its campaign to save Heatherwood hospital and is urging residents to have their say on the future of the Ascot hospital at a special meeting to be held in the Pavilion at Ascot Racecourse at 7pm on Monday, November 21st 2011. Full details can be found here.
posted November 11th, 2011.
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The November 2011 Parish Newslettter is now available. The online version can be found here. Printed copies will be delivered to households shortly.
posted November 7th, 2011.
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Neighbourhood Planning - latest. Following on from the launch at Ascot Racecourse on September 28th, the NP Steering group was delighted to welcome a good number of volunteers ready to get involved in the range of tasks in order to research, consult and ultimately come up with the Plan for where the houses and shops should be located in our two parishes. We encourage you to visit the NP website. There are still many ways in which you could get involved. It is important that we hear from the young as our decisions will affect their future and from local businesses as the Bill specifically requires such consultation. Further information can be found here.
posted November 7th, 2011.
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Sunningdale Village Hall Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 24th November, 2011 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Church Road.
posted November 4th, 2011.
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Tennis Courts awarded Place to Play status. Our Tennis Courts have been awarded Place to Play status. The registration affiliates us to the Berkshire LTA and this means that they will help us to develop the programme and the site. Places to Play Strategy aims to increase opportunities for people to participate in tennis on a regular basis at a venue close to their home, which provides high quality opportunities on safe and well maintained facilities. Well done to Simon, Tom and his team of coaches.
posted November 7th, 2011.
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Sunningdale Christmas Celebration will take place on Friday 2 December starting promptly at 6 pm by the Jubilee clock area. By popular request the celebrity guest is Russ Abbot who will undertake the all important task of switching on the lights. He will be joined by stars of the Quince Players’ annual January pantomime Cinderella who will join in the fun. Our local schools will entertain with singing and dancing and the local businesses will welcome all with their own festive themes. Father Christmas will join us and the evening will be rounded off with community carol singing led by Russ Abbot along with Cinderella and the Ugly Sisters.
posted November 4th, 2011.
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Further new equipment on the Rec.
A Multi-sport Wall and a RopeTrail Play area have been recently installed on the Recreation Ground, adding to our list of popular equipment. These facilities have been paid for out of S106 Developer Contributions.
posted October 14th, 2011. amended November 5th, 2011.
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Music Festival to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012
It has been announced that the Parish Council plans to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 by holding a Music Festival on Monday, June, 4th, 2012 (which is a Bank Holiday). Planning for the event has commenced. Local musicians are encouraged to apply to take part.
posted October 14th, 2011.
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Volunteers' Tea
The Big Society Friends of Sunningdale and other volunteers who kindly donate their time and effort to improve the service that is provided by Sunningdale Parish Council attended a tea at Broomhall Recreation Ground on Saturday, October 8th, 2011. See pictures above and below.
posted October 14th, 2011.
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Neighbourhood Planning online survey
150 people attended the launch event at Ascot Racecourse Grandstand on Wednesday 28th September, 2011. If you were unable to attend you still have an opportunity to have your say on local jobs, housing, transport, the environment and facilities & services by looking at the information from the launch and completing the online survey by October 31st, 2011.
posted October 14th, 2011.
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Toilets at Rec. refurbished
The toilets at Broomhall Recreation Ground are currentlly being refurnished.
posted October 14th, 2011.
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Community Garden Update
Summer harvesting is now complete and autumn clearing has commenced. Runner bean seed is being saved for use next season. Autumn broad beans and garlic will be planted shortly and manure will be ordered in preparation for winter digging. You are welcome to visit the garden at any time to see how it is progressing.
posted October 14th, 2011.
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Sunningdale Area Carnival
Ascot Matters reports that there were 4,000 visitors to the 2011 Sunningdale Area Carnival which took place on Sunday 11th September 2011 at Broomhall Recreation Ground. The weather was largely fine and sunny until late in the day. See Robert Searle's slideshow of pictures from the day. Pictures can also be found in the Ascot Matters article.
posted September 14th, 2011. updated September 20th, 2011.
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Neighbourhood Planning Launch Event
This will be held at Ascot Racecourse Grandstand on Wednesday 28th September, 2011 from 3pm to 8pm. This is a chance to have your say on local jobs, housing, transport, the environment and facilities & services. The official launch will occur at 6pm with Adam Afriyie MP. Click here to see the launch leaflet. Further details on Neighbourhood Planning can be found on its website.
posted September 9th, 2011.
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Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012
The Parish Council plans to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. A straw poll was taken among local residents before and during Carnival. The Parish Council will consider the options over the next couple of months.
posted September 9th, 2011. updated September 14th, 2011.
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Sunningdale Container Library Saturday opening
A reminder that in addition to Fridays (10am-1pm and 2pm-7pm) the Container Library is now also open on Saturday mornings at the Recreation Ground from 10am to 1pm thanks to help provided by the Big Society Friends of Sunningdale. Information on the Container Library, including contact details, can be found here on the RBWM website.
posted September 9th, 2011.
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Community Garden Update
Summer harvesting is gradually subsiding although beans and courgettes may continue through to early October, weather permitting. Late leeks and autumn salads have been planted in the last month. You are welcome to visit the garden at any time to see how it is progressing.
posted September 9th, 2011.
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Parish Council at Carnival
The Parish Council is taking an active part in the Sunningdale Area Carnival. Taking up the circus theme, we have invited Tilly Twist back, the clown from Eco Circus, (see picture above) to teach circus skills and remind all the young people of the fun and the message of Eco Circus.
posted September 2nd, 2011.
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Sunningdale Area Carnival
The 2011 Sunningdale Area Carnival will take place on Sunday 11th September 2011 at Broomhall Recreation Ground, commencing at 11am. "Cirques de Sunningdale" indicates that this year's theme is circus. See the Carnival website for full details.
posted August 1st, 2011.
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New notice boards
A new notice board, sponsored by Waitrose, has been installed between the supermarket and the railway station. In addition, the notice board outside the Village Hall has been replaced.
posted August 3rd, 2011.
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Summer sports programme in August
The programme continues throughout August. It includes: sports with Tom Stabler; sports coaching with Sahil Khan; Charters Tennis Junior coaching; and pre-season football coaching at the end of month. Click here for further details and dates / times.
posted August 1st, 2011.
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Community Garden Update
Summer harvesting is well underway now, including garlic, onions, courgettes, runner beans, french beans, salad material, herbs and potatoes.You are welcome to visit the garden at any time to see how it is progressing.
posted August 1st, 2011.
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Three new Councillors sworn in and one vacancy
Three new Parish Councillors were sworn in at last night's monthly council meeting. They are Richard Sefton, David Lupton and Mark Klincewicz. There is currently one vacancy. Anybody who is interested in becoming a Councillor should contact Anne Martin in the first instance.
posted 15th June, 2011.
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Success of New Cardio Play Equipment
The eight pieces of cardio play equipment which were installed last month are already proving to be highly popular with all ages. Please come down and give them a try and improve your fitness in the process.
posted 15th June, 2011.
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Ascot Golden Age Retirement Fair
The annual Golden Age Retirement Fair will be held at Ascot Racecourse on Wednesday, 24th August 2011 from 10am to 4pm. The Big Society Friends of Sunningdale will have a stand - so please pay us a visit. There will be plenty of other organisations in attendance as well to provide information on leisure activities, volunteering and much more besides.
posted August 3rd, 2011.
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Parish Newsletter - July 2011
Printed copies of the latest Parish Newsletter will shortly be delivered to each household. The online version can be found here.
posted 1st July, 2011.
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Relay for Life Ascot to be held at Racecourse
For the fourth year Cancer Research UK's Relay for Life will be held at the racecourse on Saturday 16th July, 2011. It will start with a costume procession along Ascot High Street at 11.30am. Comedian Tom O'Connor will open the Relay at noon. The Relay itself will go on for 24 hours. Meanwhile, a Community Fun Day will take place during Saturday afternoon.
posted 1st July, 2011.
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More on summer sports with Tom Stabler
Tom Stabler, a young sportsman doing his Duke of Edinburgh bronze medal, will lead a variety of games at the Recreation ground for children aged 5 and above. Along with Graeme Kennedy you can try your hand with a cricket bat; engage with the fun of parachute games; explore the woodland trail or play football. Come and join in. The times will be: 3.15 – 4.30 pm on July 20 and 22 plus 2pm-4pm on July 25 and 29. In August the programme will run from 2pm-4pm on the 1st, 5th, 8th and 12th.
posted 14th July, 2011.
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Sports coaching with Sahil Khan
Sports coach Sahil Khan, a Charters graduate, will be coming from Windsor Leisure Centre from 3pm-5.30pm on Wednesday afternoons, starting on July 27th and running through until August 24th. Improve your cricket, join in five-a-side football or play organised games. Suitable for children of 5 and above. Turn up and join in.
posted 14th July, 2011.
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Summer sports programme at the Rec.
Tom Stabler, a young sportsman doing his Duke of Edinburgh bronze medal, will lead a variety of games at the Recreation ground for children aged 5 and above. Along with Graeme Kennedy you can try your hand with a cricket bat; engage with the fun of parachute games; explore the woodland trail or play football. Come and join in. The times will be: 3.15 – 4.30 pm on July 11, 13, 20 and 22 plus 2pm-4pm on July 25 and 29. Details on further events will follow here soon ... or click here to find out now if you cannot wait.
posted 4th July, 2011.
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"Over the Rainbow" - Family Fun Day
In aid of the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, this family fun day was held at Broomhall Recreation Ground on Saturday 11th June, 2011. The weather was reasonable, allowing everybody to have a good time.
posted 15th June, 2011.
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Community Garden Update
Aubergines, beans and additional salad material have been planted recently. On the harvesting front, an initial digging of the first early potatoes has taken place, while lettuce have been picked for some time now. You are welcome to visit the garden at any time to see how it is progressing.
posted 15th June, 2011.
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Big Society Friends of Sunningdale
This programme aims to play its role in strengthening Sunningdale’s warm and friendly sense of community. It will do this by focusing on building a list of residents wanting to get involved as volunteers in the village, as well as raising awareness of any beneficial community activity/project we would like to initiate in the village. It will also assist residents who want to initiate and lead community-based activities and projects or support existing projects by matching volunteers and projects seeking volunteers. Joiy Chan-Meeson has been appointed Co-ordinator. She’ll be working on recruiting and coordinating a team of volunteers, raising awareness and supporting Big Society activities. Email Joiy for more information on how you can get involved.
posted 12th May, 2011.
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Parish Newsletter - May 2011
Printed copies of the latest Parish Newsletter will shortly be delivered to each household. The online version can be found here.
posted 12th May, 2011.
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Pre-school decking & awning
The Parish Council congratulates the Village Hall Operations team on completing the decking and awning to the rear of the Small Hall to give pre-school children space to play outside in the warm weather.
posted 12th May, 2011.
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"Over the Rainbow" - Family Fun Day
In aid of the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, a family fun day will be held at Broomhall Recreation Ground on Saturday 11th June, 2011 from 11am to 4pm. Click here to see the flyer.
posted 12th May, 2011. modified 17th May, 2011.
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Parish Council
Six Parish Councillors were elected unopposed last week: Christine Gadd, Robin Booth, Nick Dawson, Jon Read, Rodney Stubblefield and Kate Webb. Christine was re-elected as Chairman. It is the prerogative of the Parish Council to co-opt others to fill the four vacancies on Council. Any new councillors will be sworn in at the next council meeting.
posted 12th May, 2011.
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New Cardio Play Equipment
With funding from the S106 Developers contribution the Parish Council is able to plan for the development of equipment in the public open space. We start off with 8 pieces designed for all ages to improve your fitness. Please come down and give it a try.
posted 12th May, 2011.
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Community Garden - May planting
Graeme Kennedy will concentrate on planting the more tender crops during May. This will include a variety of dwarf and climbing beans plus courgettes. He also plans to sow maincrop carrots this month. You are welcome to visit the garden at any time to see how it is progressing.
posted 4th May, 2011.
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Spring Holiday Events
A variety of Spring holiday events are being organised by the Parish Council. Full details can be found in the Spring Holiday Newsletter (April 2011).
posted 5th April, 2011.
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Get Active Rangers
Get Active Rangers, part of the Spring holiday events, will provide children and teenagers with a wonderful opportunity to try out different activities (19-21 April, 2011). It is free but you need to sign up in advance or check up on the day to see if places are available. Contact Anne Martin at the Parish Council.
posted 5th April, 2011.
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Charters' Tennis
The Parish Council has entered into an agreement with Charters' Tennis. The long term aim is to become a Beacon site that is recognised by the LTA. Full details can be found on the Recreation Ground page or in the Spring Holiday Newsletter (April 2011).
posted 5th April, 2011.
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Annual Parish Meeting
This year's meeting took place on Wednesday 30th March, 2011 at 7.30pm in the WI building at Broomhall Rec. The guest speaker was Sarah Ball from RBWM. Her talk was entitled "Neighbourhood Planning - how to get involved". It was followed by the Chairman's Report, plus reports from Holy Trinity, Charters, the police and our borough councillors.
posted 5th April, 2011.
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National Census 2011
Completed Census forms should be submitted by 6th April, 2011. If you have still to complete your form and have any questions please contact Anne Martin at the Parish Council.
posted 5th April, 2011.
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Tennis Kiosk and Ceramic Cafe
The Ceramic Cafe will be open on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays (11am to 5.30pm) in the two weeks leading up to Easter. After Easter it will revert to Tuesday opening. The Parish Council is setting up a refreshment kiosk. It is planned to open for business on 11th April, 2011. It will subsequently be open every day except Tuesdays (11am to 5pm).
posted 5th April, 2011.
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Community Garden - April Update
Graeme Kennedy commenced Spring sowing and planting in early March. This gradual process will continue until late May, with the more tender crops coming at the end of the period when the risk of frost is reduced. You are welcome to visit the garden at any time to see how it is progressing.
posted 5th April, 2011.
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Climate Week (21-27 March 2011)
See the Climate Week website for information on the plans for this important week. Come to the Parish Council office (3-5pm on 23-25 March 2011) and try our bike-powered smoothie maker. Discover how much energy you can generate to run the blender. We are also hosting a talk on "Climate Change - the scientific evidence" which will be given by Dr. Manoj Joshi in the Village Hall on Saturday 26th March, 2011 at 4pm. Email Anne Martin to tell us that you will be attending.
posted 4th March, 2011.
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National Census Day
This is a reminder that the 2011 National Census Day is Sunday, 27th March, 2011. This is the date that the information on the census form will apply to. It will be possible to complete the census form online. Here is some background information from the Borough. If you have any immediate questions please contact Anne Martin at the Parish Council.
posted 4th March, 2011.
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Annual Parish meeting
This year's meeting will take place on Wednesday 30th March, 2011 at 7.30pm in the WI building at Broomhall Rec. The guest speaker will be Sarah Ball from RBWM. Her talk will be entitled "Neighbourhood Planning - how to get involved".
posted 4th March, 2011.
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Easter holiday events
The Parish Council is currently working on a full schedule of events for the Easter holidays. Details will follow shortly.
posted 4th March, 2011.
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NEW - Sunningdale then and now pictures
We have added a selected range of pictures to the Sunningdale History section of the website. The pictures of old Sunningdale come courtesy of John End while the modern day equivalents have been taken by Peter O'Kill.
posted 19th February, 2011.
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ASCENT (Ascot Community Environment Network)
The Parish Council is participating with Sunninghill & Ascot and Winkfield Parish Councils in a Transition Initiative which focuses on climate change and peak oil, geared to helping our communities respond to a rapidly changing, low carbon environment. Come along to the Parish Council office at 4.30pm on Sunday 13th February, 2011 to find out more.
posted 1st February, 2011.
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Big Society Focus Group Meeting
This will be held in Sunningdale Village Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, 17th February, 2011. Local people can help direct policy by bringing their ideas forward to the Parish Council. A more localised planning policy is emerging. ASCENT has been launched to carry forward sustainable ideas.
posted 1st February, 2011.
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Parish Newsletter - February 2011
The current Parish Newsletter is in the process of being distributed to all households. Click here to see the online version.
posted 1st February, 2011.
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Cancer Symptoms Awareness Campaign.
Sessions are being held at The Centre Conference Venue in Slough on Monday 17th January, 2011 and Friday 21st January, 2011 to get local people's ideas of how to engage the public about cancer and cancer symptoms. Click here for more details.
posted 12th January, 2011.
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Closure of Parish Council Office over the Holiday
The office will be closed on December 29th, 30th and 31st. Taking Bank Holidays into account, this means that it will be closed between Christmas and New Year, reopening on Tuesday January 4th. In case of an emergency ring Anne Martin on 874160. Note that the Planning Meeting on the 29th will go ahead as scheduled.
posted 15th December, 2010.
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Sunningdale Christmas Celebration
Aladdin and his crew from the Quince Players kept us all entertained on a cold but enjoyable night (Friday 3rd December) with Aladdin himself eventually switching on the Christmas lights. Charters Chamber Choir, Hurst Lodge, Sunningdale School and Holy Trinity also entertained the crowd with singing and dancing.
posted 15th December, 2010.
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Tree Planting at the Rec
Tree planting took place at the Rec on the 13th November 2010. Another 100 alder saplings were planted so that in the long term the old alder wood will be replaced by these young trees. Thanks to Trevor Smith and his team from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.
posted 16th November, 2010.
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Kick-starting The Big Society
RBWM is organising The Big Society Event which aims to kick-start the initiative. It will be held on Saturday 4th December, 2010 at Desborough School, Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead and it will be open doors between 10am and 4pm for everyone to drop in, including children, as there will be plenty of fun things to do to keep them entertained.
posted 11th November, 2010.
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2011 National Census
This is an early notice that the 2011 National Census day will be 27th March, 2011. This is the date that the information on the census form will apply to. It will be possible to complete the census form online. Here is some background information from the Borough.
posted 11th November, 2010.
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Christmas Celebration
This year's Christmas Celebration will take place on Friday 3rd December, 2010 at 6pm in the Jubilee Clock Area. Aladdin from the Quince Players will turn on the Christmas lights.
posted 11th November, 2010.
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Sunningdale Village Hall AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Sunningdale Village Hall will take place on Thursday evening, 25th November 2010, starting at 7:30pm. Click here to see the agenda. All are welcome.
posted 26th October, 2010.
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Sunningdale Area Carnival 2011 - call for committee members
Following the success of the “Around the World” Carnival this year new committee members are being sought. Would you like to be one of the team and help create the 35th annual carnival in 2011? Click here for more details plus information on Carnival donations.
posted 20th October, 2010.
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Sunningdale Community Festival 2010
This year's festival took place between the 18th and 26th September, 2010. Highlights included the Eco Circus, the CMI Street Party, the 'Dale Duathlon, go karting and prom concert. Pictures from the Street Party can be found in Ascot Matters.
posted 11th October, 2010.
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Eco Circus
A colourful and noisy procession left Holy Trinity school in Sunningdale on Friday 24th September heading for the Rec and the first performance of “A Tipping Point”.
In a marquee filled to capacity, the children of Holy Trinity delighted in the clowning and circus frolics and were only too ready to join in with the action and the songs.
Our gallant Circus troop were ready to start again for a second showing later that afternoon, parading with song, banners and large doses of good humour into the tent. The message was clear – we are damaging the planet by the way we live and waste energy – and WE must do something about it. See the Sustainable Sunningdale page for further information on Eco Circus and related environmental initiatives.
posted 28th September, 2010.
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Sunningdale Area Carnival 2010
This year's Sunningdale Carnival, the 34th in its history, took place on Sunday 19th September, 2010 at Broomhall Recreation Ground with a record attendance of over 5,000. This year's theme was 'Around The World in 80 Days' with the focus on some of the countries that Phileas Fogg's adventure touched on. A summary of the day, including competition results, can be found on the Carnival website. A wide selection of pictures from the day are available: the official Carnival snaps; Ascot Matters' photos and Alan Bostock's pictures.
posted 20th September, 2010. modified 28th September, 2010.
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The Official Sunningdale Guide 2010 Launched
This A4 size colour guide to Sunningdale was launched on Friday, 10th September, 2010 by the Mayor of RBWM, Catherine Bursnall, at the Pavilion.
posted 10th September, 2010.
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The Big Society
RBWM is one of the initial 4 councils where The Big Society community projects will be established. SPC is organising 3 focus group sessions to listen to your ideas for improving the quality of life for people in Sunningdale. The dates are 13th Sept at 14:00, 16th Sept at 19:30 and 5th Oct at 19:30. Contact Anne Martin if you wish to take part.
posted 25th August, 2010.
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Update on Sunningdale's Area Carnival
The Sunningdale Area Carnival will take place on Sunday 19th September, 2010, starting at 11am.
posted 6th September, 2010.
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Latest Parish Newsletter available
The September 2010 Parish Newsletter is now available. Click here to see the online version. Printed copies are being delivered to each household in the Parish.
posted 25th August, 2010
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Update on Sunningdale's Community Festival
Party 'round the Parish, the Community Festival, will take place again this year, running from Sep. 18th through to the 26th. Programme details can be found on the partyroundtheparish website.
posted 25th August, 2010
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Launch of The Official Sunningdale Guide 2010
This A4 size colour guide to Sunningdale will be launched at 15:45 on 10th September, 2010 by the Mayor of RBWM, Catherine Bursnall, at the Pavilion.
posted 25th August, 2010.
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Update on Eco Circus "Tipping Point" visit in September
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 will take place on 24th September, 2010 with performances planned for 2pm and 4:30pm. Click here to read about A Tipping Point.
posted 27th July, 2010
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Cricket equipment available
Recently acquired cricket equipment can be borrowed for a small deposit.
posted 27th July, 2010.
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Art in the Park
Art in the Park, free activity session for 3-8 year olds, will take place from 11am to noon on Thursday 26th August 2010 at Broomhall Recreation Ground.
posted 27th July, 2010.
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Update on Community Garden
Garry Mumford's gardening courses, consisting of 4 weekly sessions, each of 3 hours (10am to 1pm on Mondays), will be run at Broomhall Recreation Ground. See his letsgetgardening website for details or contact him by email.
posted 27th July, 2010
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Update on The Official Sunningdale Guide 2010
This A4 size colour guide to Sunningdale will be available in early September.
posted 27th July 2010.
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The Big Society
RBWM is one of the initial 4 councils where The Big Society community projects will be established. Sunningdale Parish Council will be attending a presentation at the borough shortly. Information on implementation approaches will be given subsequently.
posted 27th July 2010.
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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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