Pictured at the existing community orchard in Ockwells Park is the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Community Partnerships, Public Protection and Maidenhead, Councillor Simon Werner, and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Biodiversity and Windsor Town Council, Councillor Karen Davies.

Community groups, schools, landowners and residents are invited to apply for funding available to create their very own community orchards and give a boost to nature in the Royal Borough.

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead’s Sustainability Team has successfully secured £27,000 from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affair’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund.

The fund celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III and was specifically established to support local tree planting initiatives. Applications are open until Wednesday 24th January. Grants of up to £6,000 are available. To apply, please visit https://rbwmtogether.rbwm.gov.uk/orchards

It is anticipated that the funding will enable the creation of around five modestly-sized community orchards. Along with allocating the funding, the council will provide expertise and practical advice and support to those who are successful in getting funding for orchards on private or public land.

The Council will also be able to make site visits and offer expertise in selecting appropriate planting sites and planning successful plantings, as well as support those who are successful in monitoring and maintaining their orchards. There will be the opportunity to link successful applicants with corporate and community groups to offer them volunteering opportunities to help plant and fence the new orchards.

Read more: Grant Funding Available for RBWM Community Orchard | Apply Now!

WEBSITE  The LVS Ascot - Independent, Day & Boarding, Infant, Junior & Senior Schools & Sixth Form, London Road Ascot.

 

Pictured Above: LVS Ascot Head - Mrs. Cuniff

LVS Ascot attends Education Today School & Supplier Awards 2023, after being shortlisted for Best use of ICT/Technology in School

LVS Ascot, an award-winning, independent co-educational day and boarding school, attended the Education Today School & Supplier Awards recently, after being shortlisted for the Best use of ICT/Technology in School Award.

The School & Supplier Awards, hosted by Education Today, recognise and reward the Suppliers, Schools and Individuals who work so tirelessly for the greater good of the Education sector. The awards are created to ensure that those with the highest levels of technical expertise and outstanding reputations are recognised amongst the community and further afield. The Best use of ICT/Technology in School Category acknowledges schools that have used IT effectively to improve the learning outcomes of their pupils, and enabled teachers to teach more effectively.

Read more: LVS Ascot Shortlisted for ICT/Technology Award

www.papplewick.org.uk   For further information, please do contact the Registrar, on 01344-621488 or registrar@papplewick.org.uk

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies into town and triumphs despite the Child Catcher's best efforts!

Year 7 and Year 8 boys staged a rousing production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Jr) in the school hall recently. Accompanied by a band, the boys did themselves proud singing, dancing and acting away through this timeless classic which tells the tale of Caractacus Potts and his children, Jeremy and Jemima, together with the delectable Truly Scrumptious and a flying race car named Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, doing battle with an evil Baron and Baroness and their bumbling side-kicks, Boris and Goran, from the country of Vulgaria. The boys pulled off a joyous production much to the delight of parents, staff, boys, brothers, sisters and doting grandparents ! 

Headmaster Tom Bunbury said 'Congratulations go to all the boys who took part both on stage and behind the scenes, and of course the staff involved, for such a fun production - can't think of a better way to begin to start the Christmas countdown.'

 

 

Read more: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Papplewick

Help is available 24/7 if you’re affected by domestic abuse in the Royal Borough | The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and The Dash Charity are reminding all victims of domestic abuse that support is always available to help them take that first step to safety.

Ahead of White Ribbon Day on 25th November, the partners are also encouraging everyone to help counter male violence towards women and girls, by challenging abusive attitudes and behaviours, such as cat-calling and sexist remarks.

Read more: Help Available 24/7 if You’re Affected by Domestic Abuse in RBWM

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Cabinet to consider next steps in providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Cabinet will consider a report on the next exciting steps in providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and the transition to low carbon transport at its meeting next week.

Following the adoption of the council’s Electric Chargepoint Implementation Plan, which outlines how the Royal Borough will bring forward hundreds more charging points for electric vehicles, Cabinet will consider the approach to procurement next week.

Read more: RBWM Cabinet to Consider Future Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Pictured Above: Heathfield School, Ascot, welcomes Ms Lou Scott, Deputy Head Pastoral and Boarding

Heathfield School, Ascot - an independent secondary boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, rated ‘Excellent’ across all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate – is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Lou Scott as Deputy Head Pastoral and Boarding.

Commenting on her appointment, Lou said, “I firmly believe in the value of an all girls' education and the opportunities it affords students to develop a positive self-image, and support female empowerment”. Lou is looking forward to building upon the existing success of several effective initiatives already established here at Heathfield, such as our Flourishing and Positive Psychology programmes.  She has just commissioned an independent boarding review to assist in the development of our strategic vision, taking into account the changing face of education and the relatively recent addition of day students to Heathfield.

Read more: Heathfield School Welcomes Ms Lou Scott, Deputy Head Pastoral & Boarding

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Jack Rankin was adopted as the Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate for the Windsor Constituency at a meeting of members on Friday 1st September 2023.

Lars Swann, Chairman of the Association  said “I am delighted that Jack Rankin has been selected by our members. Jack has a long and close connection with Windsor having served as a Councillor and Cabinet member on the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) as well as being a former Treasurer and Officer of the Windsor Conservative Association. He has been a dedicated campaigner on issues for Windsor for many years.

When a Councillor on the Royal Borough, Jack was instrumental in arguing for the Council to participate in a Judicial Review of the third runway.

Read more: New Prospective Conservative MP to Replace Adam Afriyie

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