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Leisure Focus Grand Community Celebration


Your invited to a weekend of celebration, community and fun from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 April to mark our new 15-year partnership with Leisure Focus!


Councillors and officers from the Royal Borough met with trustees from Leisure Focus on Tuesday to mark the start of the new contract, which will see a rebrand and design of the gyms at Braywick, Furze Platt, Charters and Cox Green, and the addition of new sports facilities at Dedworth Middle School.  


An installation of a new soft play area, more studio spaces at Braywick, extended opening hours at Cox Green, and new Padel courts at Windsor are also planned. 

All money raised over the weekend will go towards the Active Communities programme, which gets people into sport.

Partnership Digital Survey



The Berkshire Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG), comprising all six Berkshire local authorities, are carrying out a survey to better understand how residents use and access the internet, including what online services are used the most and the barriers that prevent some people from accessing digital services.


It takes approximately 10 minutes and your responses will help us to identify ways to improve digital inclusion in Berkshire.


Complete the survey by Wednesday 16 April

Know the symptoms of bowel cancer

April is bowel cancer awareness month.


Having these symptoms doesn’t always mean you have bowel cancer – but knowing the symptoms is important to help spot it early. The earlier that it’s found, the more treatable it’s likely to be.


You can also help someone by sharing your story on Bowel Cancer UK's #PassItOn story wall

 

Learn more on the Bowel Cancer UK website

September places for Secondary, Middle and Upper school


We've shared the second round of offers for school places at Secondary, Middle and Upper Schools for children starting in September 2025.


If you applied using our online portal you will be able to log in to your account to view your offer. If you applied on paper or using our Google online form, you should have received it via email or post.


Remember to respond to your offer by midnight on 14 April. For more information, visit our school admissions page

Multiply your skills with The Rebel Business School

As part of our offer of free adult courses for anyone over 19 who is looking to boost their numerical and digital skills in their every day life, The Rebel Business School are offering a new session empowering residents to take bold action to gain confidence and overcome obstacles in their business.


Funded by the government's Multiply scheme, the free session will take place from 10am - 2pm on Tuesday 8 April in the Desborough Suite at the Town Hall, Maidenhead.


Reserve your spot

Royal Wedding anniversary open day


Step into royal history at the Windsor Guildhall for their free public open day to commemorate the 20th wedding anniversary of Their Majesties the King and Queen!


From 10am to 4pm on Wednesday 9 April, you'll be able to step inside the Ascot Room and see how it was laid out for the wedding ceremony of The King and Queen (The then Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles) in 2005, before viewing nine spectacular floral displays by local florists in the adjoining Council Chamber.


An exhibition on the theme of Royal weddings in Windsor will be on display at the Windsor & Royal Borough Museum accompanied by a range of free craft activities for children available throughout the day.


If you’re thinking about getting married at the Guildhall, it's also a great chance to meet our Guildhall event team and Royal Borough Registrars, who will be available between 12noon and 2pm.


See the Visit Windsor website

Enhanced bus services


Enhanced local bus services will start this Sunday 6 April as part of our new contracts awarded to Carousel buses and Thames Valley Buses


Updates to the 13 routes that we support will improve the connections between our communities and boost access to health and leisure, schools, businesses and retail across the borough, following your feedback - encouraging more people to take the bus as part of a healthier lifestyle that protects the environment.


You can see the updated timetables and borough map on our Bus routes page or request a copy from your local library.

Our consultations - have your say


We regularly hold consultations and surveys to seek your views on proposals within the Royal Borough: 

Community Spotlight


Here are some of the upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the Royal Borough.


  • Stand Out for Autism's Sensory Bus will be at events across the borough this spring, providing an inclusive space and mobile sensory room for people with autism and special needs. The charity regularly works with local colleges and schools to support students and will be at locations including the Leisure Focus Open Weekend at Braywick and Windsor Leisure Centres this weekend 5-6 April. Learn more


  • Can you find all 20 bunnies in Maidenhead? Join our Easter Egg Hunt with Waterside Quarter and Cocoba Chocolate Cafe' until 21 April for your chance to win a chocolate treat! Simply pick up your map at the Waterside Marketing Suite, Cocoba Chocolate Cafe', Maidenhead Library or the Nicholsons Shopping Centre to get started. For more information visit.


  • Join Windsor Cycle Hub's free event at Windsor & Eton Brewery from 11am-1pm this Saturday 5 April - They’ll be offering their regular Guided Ride (an easy Level 1) alongside free bike safety checks and basic repairs and a bike sale.


  • Elizabeth House in Cookham are looking for volunteers to help prepare or serve lunch to members. Join in on day trips, help with fundraising events and have access to great training courses. They are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm. Visit their website or call Dawn on 01628 527621.

 

  • Maidenhead NHS Primary Care Network Walk and Talk Sessions for adults start from Maidenhead Athletics Track next to the Rugby Club Every Tuesday from 10am to 11am. Join in to walk, chat and connect in a friendly environment and meet a health coach to discuss and get advice on ways to help manage your health and wellbeing (no booking required).

 

  • Alzheimers Dementia Support's Out & About service is seeking new volunteers. ADS is a local charity that works to improve the lives of people affected by dementia by providing dementia-friendly activities, advice, companionship and practical support. For more information, contact Sandra on 07593 661848 or email

 

  • Music at Bray will be presenting award-winning emerging pianist Alex McChrystal with pieces by Liszt and Ravel at St Michael's Church, Bray at 3pm on Sunday 6 April. Visit their website

 

  • Maidenhead Running Sisters are excited to offer its annual Beginners running course. Are you looking to get fit, have fun and meet new people? The course is designed for women who want to start their running journey in a supportive and friendly environment - spaces are limited, so don't miss out. Visit their website now

 

  • The Arts Society Englemere monthly lecture ‘The Dinosaur Sculptures of Crystal Palace by Aaron Hunter’ will be held at their new venue Royal Ascot Golf Club at 7pm on Tuesday 8 April. To register your interest, visit their website or email

 

  • Maidenhead u3a will be holding their monthly meeting with a talk, 'Cyber Crime: Policing and Protecting Yourself' by Claire Walden at 2.20pm on Tuesday 8 April at Methodist Church, Maidenhead. Free to members of Maidenhead u3a or potential members. Visit their website

 

  • Green Skills Library in Maidenhead's Nicholson Centre will be holding two children’s sewing sessions. Join them for Chick squashie sewing from 10am to 12noon on Tuesday 8 April or come along for Easter egg sewing on Tuesday 15 April from 10am to 12noon. Free ECO craft sessions reusing donated materials. For more information and to book your place email

 

  • The Maidenhead Women’s Group for European Friendship invite you to a lecture by Graham Horn entitled 'The Royal Wives of Windsor - Our Queens Consort' on Wednesday 9 April at United Reformed Church in Maidenhead. Doors open at 10.30am for refreshments. Visit their website

 

  • Join the Easter event at Woodlands Park Community Centre from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 9 April at Manifold Way, White Waltham. For more information, call 01628 543159.


Do you have an upcoming not-for-profit community event or appeal for volunteers you’d like us to share? Send a short summary including key dates and a link to communications@rbwm.gov.uk and it could be shared with more than 21,000 local residents.


Visit our RBWM Together page to see more volunteering opportunities.

Local travel updates


For details of further council works on highways, visit our website. For full local roadwork details, including work by utility firms, please visit the One Network website

 

  • There will be a temporary road closure on B3020 Bagshot Road, Sunninghill from 12pm on Saturday 5 April until midnight on Thursday 17 April to facilitate gas mains replacement.


  • Work to upgrade the roundabout at the junction of Holyport road/A308 Windsor Road is continuing with three-way traffic lights in place until the end of July. The project is based on your feedback and is funded by Local Enterprise Partnership and the Community Infrastructure Levy.

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