The new bridge and lifts, at Ascot Station, are now fully functional. The bridge links Platform 1 with Platforms 2 and 3. The new structure was formally opened by Adam Afriyie MP.
Up to date information can be found on each Practice website: Latest News : Ascot Medical Centre Brook House.pdf (greenmeadowssurgery.co.uk)
Ascot Medical Centre and Green Meadows Surgery has moved to a modern, fully refurbished building located at the Heatherwood Hospital site, called Brook House in Spring 2021.
The new premises at Brook House, Heatherwood Hospital, form part of the wider Ascot Plan which is to modernise primary and community care for local residents over the coming years and continue to improve on the health outcomes for local people.
Dr Andrew Fanning, Senior Partner at Green Meadows Surgery, said: “Whilst many projects may have been impacted by Covid-19, we are really pleased to share that we have been able to safely progress with the construction.
“We are very much looking forward to the move to the new premises expected be in Spring 2021.
We will continue to keep our website up to date on the date for when we will start to provide our services from the new site.”
Dr Edward Williams, Senior Partner at Ascot Medical Centre, said: “I would like to reassure patients that the two practices are not merging. We are co-locating and will be based at the same premises Brook House on the Heatherwood Hospital site. However, both practices anticipate closer working arrangements to benefit the population of Ascot through sharing skills and a range of services.
“Co-locating the two practices will enable multiple professional teams to work together resulting in better outcomes for our patients. It is essential to reducing patients’ admission to hospital, improving care co-ordination, providing care closer to patients, and increasing self-management with patients and carers.
Ascot Medical Centre is currently based in the acute hospital site at Heatherwood which is being completely redeveloped by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT), and Green Meadows surgery is situated in Winkfield Road, Ascot. Both are not sustainable to meet future needs of integrated primary care.
The new facilities within the premise will ensure treatment and consultation rooms are suitable for all patients and meet criteria outlined in HBNs (Health Building Notes) DD (Disability Discrimination Act), which is a requirement for all new build primary care premises.
Both practices have issued an FAQ update for patients on their websites. For more information, visit Ascot Medical Centre or Green Meadows Surgery
www.greenmeadowssurgery.co.uk www.ascotmedicalcentre.nhs.uk
Ascot Medical Centre & Green Meadows Move to New Building
Charters School | After a brilliant performance in the Worcestershire Regional, Charters School’s Girls’ Robotics team went to the Big Bang Fair at the Birmingham NEC to compete in the Vex National Finals on Friday 17 March and Saturday 18 March. The girls had designed and built a robot which could throw stars and cubes over a fence. Throughout the competition they were paired with random teams, and played 2 against 2 to see which ‘alliance’ could get the most stars and cubes into the other alliance’s half. During the first day of qualification matches they were looking good for making it through to the elimination rounds, but a string of bad luck on the second day (they were paired with broken robots for 3 matches in a row) saw them fall down the rankings, and they were, unfortunately, eliminated. However, it was a fantastic experience for the girls; competing in front of members of the public, trying out the ‘skills challenge’ and doing very well against some more established teams. Their robot also survived intact (many didn’t)!
Read more: Charters Girls' Robotics | VEX Finalists!visit https://ascothortsoc.wordpress.com
The Ascot Horticultural Society will held their superb Summer Show on July 22nd 2017, in the sports hall at the Licensed Victuallers School. Trophies were presented by the Royal Borough Mayor and Mayoress, Cllr John Lenton and Mrs. Margaret Lenton. As well as spectacular displays of flowers, fruit and veg, floral art, domestic produce, handicrafts, photography and children's classes, musical entertainment was provided by the David Seager Street Organ, Bracknell Model Railway and an opportunity to feed carnivorous plants. Stalls were also run by Ascot Wildlife, the Chavey Down WI and the Berkshire Family History Society.
Visitors also had an opportunity to enjoy afternoon teas, a raffle and to purchase plants. On Wednesday August 9th, Arthur Negus will speak on 'Out and About'. The Autumn Show will be at Carnation Hall on September 2nd at 2.30pm.
Pictured: (left to right): Freddie Hewer, Jonny Evans, William Eve, Hugo Baum.
Four boys from Papplewick School in Ascot
Papplewick School in Ascot raced their very own ‘Papplewick Panda’ electric kart at the prestigious Rockingham Motor circuit on 7th July.
The battery-powered kit-kart was built by the boys: Jonny Evans, Hugo Baum, Freddie Hewer and William Eve, in their Design Technology department. At the start of the year, the Kart arrived in the post in lots of cardboard boxes and over the past few months the boys have been busy piecing the kart together with hundreds of nuts, bolts and screws.
After initial testing on the Papplewick playing fields, the boys took the kart to Rockingham race circuit, where they raced against many other karts. All of the team took part in drag races and slalom events, culminating in a one-lap race of the famous Rockingham circuit.
Next Open Morning: Saturday 4th November 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m Visit: www.papplewick.org.uk
To celebrate the arrival of summer and the special moments that come with it, Windsor Great Park has launched a photography competition for all budding photographers visiting the Park throughout the summer months. Prize includes photography workshop and inclusion in 2019 Windsor Great Park calendar .
Whether a fan of close up blooms, panoramic landscapes, enchanting displays or wildlife moving through their natural habitat, Windsor Great Park wants to see it through your lens.
By entering, photographers will be in with a chance to be selected as one of three lucky winners, receiving a one hour photography workshop with professional photographer Gill Aspel in Windsor Great Park, as well as featuring in the official 2019 Windsor Great Park calendar.
To enter, photos must be taken outdoors in the public areas of Windsor Great Park including The Savill Garden must be in landscape format and should be sent via email to competitions@windsorgreatpark.co.uk before the 30 September 2017.
Paul Sedgwick, Deputy Ranger, of Windsor Great Park, said: “This competition is the perfect opportunity for anyone with a camera or smart phone to show off their shots of the Park this summer. With thousands of acres to explore, we’re hoping that our competition entries will show some of the areas, planting and wildlife in a brand new light. There is nothing quite like viewing what you know well through the eyes – or lens – of someone else. I can’t wait to see the entries start rolling in.”
For more information and full terms and conditions, visit www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/summermoments.
Read more: Windsor Great Park Launches ‘Summer Moments’ Photography Competition
Charters School in Sunningdale | Over the past ten weeks, teams of students from all year groups at Charters School have participated in the Ascot Wealth Management Young Entrepreneur Competition. Twelve teams of students planned, marketed, manufactured and sold their goods to see who could produce the biggest profit. On Thursday 16 March the school celebrated with a champagne reception and prize-giving ceremony to celebrate their magnificent achievements.
The winning team, who increased their initial funding by the largest percentage, was Team New Vison. The students won a business day out in London and an amazing prize of £1000 to spend on an event of their choice. This team sold Bubble tea, recognising a growing demand for the product and a lucrative gap in the market.
Read more: Charters School | Young Enterprise Winners