Pilates4Life classes run at the CMI Church Road, Sunningdale, on Thursday evenings, with Rebecca Colledge. Visit http://www.pilatesascot.co.uk/classes.htm

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Victoria Lyons runs ballet classes for children aged four and older,  at  St.Martin's Church Hall, Church Road, Chavey Down, near Ascot, on Thursdays. Victoria, formerly of the Royal Ballet,  qualified as a Registered Teacher, with the Royal Academy of Dance in 1991. For more information call 01344 638538.

Roadworks in Ascot High Street start this week and mean that parking, loading and waiting are to be suspended from March 16 till March 24. Watch this space for news of early completion of the work

There will be a Quiz Night at the Gold Cup in Fernbank Road, North Ascot on Thursday March 18 from 8.30pm

The Water Road to Bath, will be the subject of a talk by Richard Poad, to the Bracknell & District Historical Society, on Thursday March 18, at 7.45  for 8pm, at the Braybrooke Recreational Ground Community hall, Makepiece Road, Priestwood , Bracknell, RG42 2HF. Subscriptions cost £10 per year ; visitors - £3 per visit. For more information call 01344 625700.

   Dancing is more popular than ever but many of us lack the confidence to step onto the dance floor with a partner. The four-star Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, near Ascot, has teamed up with DanceMakers to offer weekend breaks where you can have fun learning some popular dance routines. For details.....

The next First Steps, the service for little ones, suitable for children from new born babies to pre school age, and their parents or carers, (now on the third Friday of each month) at St. Martin's Church, Church Road, Chavey Down, is on March 19, from 10-11.30am . For more information visit www.winkfieldandcranbourne.org.uk

The St.Mary's Women's Guild has organised a Flower Arranging Demonstration  by Frederick Wilkinson of Constance Spry, at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield, near Ascot,  RG42 7PA, on Friday March 19 at 7.30pm . Tickets cost £10, including a glass of wine, and raffle of the demonstrated flowers. For more information contact Lesley on E-MAIL

The Berkhsire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust will enjoy an illustrated talk entitled     ‘Amber – a closer look ‘ by Kit Brownlee  -  fossil hunter, light microscopist & BBOWT member,  at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot, SL5 8PD   (Grid reference SU 915 700), on Friday March 19, 7.45 - 10pm. £2.50 on the door, to include refreshments
Children age 14+ welcome. Website link : www.bbowt.org.uk  Contact for further information on 01753 854 393

SILVER ANNIVERSARY:  The celebratory activities planned for this wonderful opportunity for our church community to mix, mingle and share are now well under way and include:

• On Saturday, March 20th there will be a lovely tea party at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down with The Right Reverend Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Reading and all the art competition entries on display.

• March 21: The Reverend Simon Baynes, former Vicar, will take services in all three churches - St.Martins, St. Peters and St.Marys.

• From Friday to Sunday, June 11th to 13th, a magnificent flower festival with three-church input will be held at St Peter's Church.

• On the last day The Reverend Richard Neill, former Vicar, will take a service and there will be a jolly Benefice Barbecue at Kilbees Farm.

See the COMMUNITY page for more information

Tempted to advertise on www.ascotmatters.co.uk but not sure how to go about it? Rather speak to a friendly face than plough through online instructions? Then why not drop in for coffee and a chat at the new Jagz Coffee Bar next to Ascot Station ( great coffee & pastries, comfortable, easy parking) . from 10am on Friday March 19.  AscotMatters staff will be happy to demonstrate how easy it is to set up a presence on this popular , up - to -the-minute website and to discuss what it could do for you in attracting LOCAL customers. No need to book; just drop in

The 2010 Sunnnghill Village Art Exhibition  will be held at St.Michael & All Angels' Church Hall, Church Lane, Sunninghill, from March 19 - 21. Anyone who lives in Sunninghill or who has strong connections with St.Michael#s Church, is invited to submit  two paintings for consideration. 10% of proceeds will go to the Church. For more information, contact the Church office on 01344 621376.

There will be an All Saints Lent Lunch will be at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot,  on Saturday March 20 and will be run by the All Saints Men's Breakfast Group in aid of charity. All welcome to enjoy home made soups and fellowship. Starts at 12 noon.

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Ascot  Farmers Market will be on Sunday March 21 , 9.30am - 1pm at Racecourse Car Park 3, upper Ascot High Street. For more information visit http://www.ascotmatters.co.uk/features/local-facilities/819-ascot-farmers-market-at-racecourse or www.tvfm.org.uk

There will be a Wedding Fair at Northcote House, Sunningdale Park, Larch Avenue, Sunningdale, Berkshire SL5 0QE on March 21. Visit www.prestigeweddingfairs.co.uk

The March 23  Ladies Who Latte meeting in Ascot , is cancelled. Next meeting will be April 27. For more information visit www.ladieswholatte.co.uk

The Ascot NAG (Neighbourhood Action Group) will hold its AGM on March 25. For more information on local neighbourhood crime issues visit http://www.ascotnag.com

Reg Meuross + Support : Penny Jane Black will be at Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot SL5 9EG, on Thursday 25th  March at 8pm. Tickets cost £8, £6 in advance. Call : 01344 878100 Visit www.jagz.co.uk

'Dragonfly' is Reg's most accomplished work so far, in a career that began with The Panic Brothers his duo with Richard Morton, formed in 1986 they recorded one album called 'In The Red' produced by Clive Gregson. Five years of successful touring and TV work followed, with appearances at Edinburgh, Glastonbury, Sidmouth and all the major British Festivals.

Call the Library on  01344 884030 for more information

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Thames Hospicecare (THc) is holding an open evening to highlight the work it does at the Hospice and to find more local fundraisers, at the Royal Berkshire Hotel, London Road, Ascot on Monday 22nd March 2010 starting at 7pm. 

THc offers invaluable services to local families affected by cancer and other life limiting illnesses. Each year THc must raise in excess of £4m and this is raised through our retail outlets, fundraising groups, events and the local community. 

The South East Berkshire Ramblers will meet for a 3.5 mile walk round Engelmere Pond and Swinley Woods, on Friday, March 26, meeting at the Engelmere Pond car park on Swinley Road, SU 901 685 at 10.30am.To check details visit http://www.seberksramblers.org.uk/walkprog.htm

There will be an All Saints Lent Lunch will be at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot,  on Saturday March 27 and will be run by Ascot Heath Junior School Parents Association & Friends, in aid of Diabetes UK. All welcome to enjoy home made soups and fellowship. Starts at 12 noon.

The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer, will be performed by St. Mary’s Singers and Friends, on Saturday 27th March at 6.30pm, at St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, Maidens Green, Winkfield. You will be welcome to go along to hear this popular Cantata -  ‘An uplifting start to Holy Week’.  For more information visit www.winkfieldandcranbourne.org.uk

The Vo De o Do Orchestra, featuring Ascot musicians, will be at the Fox and Hounds , near Engelfield green, on Sunday March 28, 7.30 - 10.30pm. 

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There will be a Cuban style Havana Night at Club One, Ascot High Street on Sunday March 28. FOr more information visit www.cluboneascot.com

On April 1, tickets go on sale for the Qunice Players production of Daisy Pulls it Off, at the Cordes Hall, Sunninghill High Street. Performances will be between May 6 and 15. For more information visit www.quinceplayers.co.uk

Nominations must be received by Wednesday 31^st March for the Winkfield Parish Council  2010 Parish People Awards. The aim  of the Award is to recognise people who live in the Parish and deserve recognition for community activity, environmental achievements or in some other way contributing to the life of the Parish.  The emphasis is on practical application of ideas, and on schemes which have produced positive results in improving the environment or the quality of life of the community.

There will be a Maundy Thursday Celebration Supper and Holy Communion  at 7.30pm on Thursday April 1, 7.30 - 8.30pm at Holy Trinity, Church Road, Sunningdale, SL5 0NJ. For more information www.holytrinitysunningdale.co.uk

PCSO Melita Diprose will hold a beat surgery on Wednesday March  31  at the old council offices (to rear of banks) in High Street, Ascot, from 7pm to 8.30pm. CLICK HERE for further information.

Note: The first beat surgery of the month (first Wednesday) is a morning surgery at South Ascot School. The second one (last Wednesday of each month) is an evening surgery at the old council offices.

Get the Easter weekend off to a great start with Don't Look Now - a great covers band performing songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s on April 1st from 8pm. Entry costs £6.

Visit www.jagz.co.uk

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There will be an opportunity to give blood at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale, on Sunday, April 3, 9.30 am - 12.30pm and 2 - 4.30pm . Visit www.blood.co.uk

There will be a Soulful Saturday at Madhatters, Ascot High Street, 8pm - 2am on Saturday April 3.

The South East Berkshire Ramblers will meet for a 4.5 mile walk round Brick Hill and Chobham Common, on Sunday April 4 at 2pm, meeting at the car park at the roundabout at the junction of the B 386 and B 383 from Sunningdale ( SU 964 649 ).To check details visit http://www.seberksramblers.org.uk/walkprog.htm

The first Ascot High Street car boot sale of the season will be on Easter Sunday April 4. For a weather check call 01344 291133.

The first car boot sale of the season at Ascot Wood, will be on Easter Monday, April 5.  For more information  visit   ASCOT WOOD CAR BOOT SALES

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The South Ascot Police Surgery will take place at the South Ascot Children's Centre, All Souls Rd, South Ascot, on Wednesday morning, 10 - 11.30am on  April 7. No appointments necessary.

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The Oxford Spezzati Soloists and Orchestra will be at Holy Trinity Church, Sunningdale , part of the series of Concerts in Sunningdale, on Sunday April 11th, at 6.30pm. There will be a  programme of English orchestral masterpieces, to include works by Finzi and Vaughan Williams
Visit www.concertsinsunningdale.co.uk
Conductor: Nick Mumby. The Oxford Spezzati was founded in 2002 by Nicholas Mumby and Henry Capper-Allen and is a chamber ensemble specialising in Baroque music. Its membership comprises a number of very fine young musicians, many of whom are beginning their professional musical careers.

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St.Georges Day will be celebrated at the Royal British Legion Club Ltdl  in Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne, near Ascot,  with a supper of roast beef (£3.50), with a raffle and a 'knees up' on Saturday April 24 . Membership of the club is available to all families. For more information call Karen Clarke on 01344 886027.

Thames Voyces invite you to a choral concert at St Peter's Church, Cranbourne ,on Saturday 24th April at 7. 30 pm. The programme features the Missa Choralis by Liszt, sacred music settings by Bruckner, Brahms and Verdi. The evening begins at 7:30 and includes interval drinks. Phone 0118 9677319 or email
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  Winkfield Parish Council will hold its Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday April 27. Part of the meeting will be devoted to presentation of the 2010 Parish People Awards. Visit the website

BRACKNELL GARDENS : Devonia & 10 Shaftesbury Close
1m S of Bracknell town centre. From M4 take A329(M), from M3 take A322, towards Bracknell and
follow each garden directions. Teas. Combined adm £3.50, chd free. Sunday 25 Apr (2-5).
Two interesting small gardens that take into account climatic changes. Both have been featured in 'Berkshire Life'. A must for plantaholics! They can also be visited by appointment  - a nice idea for small groups.

DEVONIA - Broad Lane. Andrew Radgick.
From A329M take 3rd r’about, 2nd exit into Broad Lane and over 2 r’abouts. 3rd house on L after railway bridge. From A322, Horse & Groom r’about, take 4th exit into Broad Lane. Visitors also welcome by appointment - telephone 01344 450914 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

1/3 -acre plantsman and plantaholic’s garden designed for all seasons and planted to require minimal watering. Divided into several areas to provide appropriate conditions for over 1300 different shrubs, climbers, perennials, bulbs and alpines, including many rare and unusual. Hot and dry front garden, shady and sheltered corners to the rear. New for 2010 - garden of coloured foliage.

10 SHAFTESBURY CLOSE  - Harmanswater. Gill Cheetham.
At sports centre r’about exit to  Harmanswater. L at 2 mini r’abouts into Nightingale Crescent. Shaftesbury Close is 2nd on Right. Visitors also welcome by appointment - telephone 01344 423440 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A woodland garden, with many different ericaceous shrubs and plants. Good spring colour with underplanted trees. Walled garden. Beds planted to reflect climatic changes incl mediterranean and scree. Colour themed herbaceous borders. www.ngs.org.uk

  Taking place on Saturday 1st May from 7pm at  Ascot Racecourse, the ball will include a drinks reception, gala dinner, and live entertainment. The Caribbean themed evening will be presented by former Miss World compère Peter Marshall, with live comedy from former UK Comedian of the Year, Russ Williams. There will also be musical entertainment, a grand auction including romantic destinations and current memorabilia, a silent auction, a prize draw, and finally dancing into the night.  

The Ascot Charity Ball is a prestigious event, and promises to be a great evening. There will be three charities benefiting from this event:

•    ParalympicsGB   preparing for the once in a lifetime  opportunity that is the London 2012                             
•    Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust     building the first children’s hospice in Berkshire

•    Children with Special Needs Foundation helping any child or children with  special needs

There will be a number of celebrities and representatives present on the evening, including Paralympians, to show their gratitude to all those attending and donating. The athletes invited will share with the guests their inspirational stories, and take questions on their experiences.

We would welcome your support on the evening. If you are interested in joining us, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tickets are on sale at £99 per person or £950 for a table of ten.

The 2010 May Day , the Winkfield Row Bank Holiday Monday Fair, will be on May 3, 12 noon - 4pm . A day for the community, by the community, it will feature stalls, crafts, gifts, animal corner, swing boats, entertainment, maypole dancing and cakes. This year's profits are going to Paul's Trust, which helps local disabled children under 18, Organisers hope to raise £1,000, to buy a specially adapted trike. Volunteers are sought for sponsorship, raffle prizes, help on the day. If you have a raffle prize to donate call Wendy on 01344 883528. If you can help on the day call Janey on 01344 883854.

All welcome at May Revels - a folk feast in Sunningdale, at the CMI, Church Road, Sunningdale, on May 9, 6.30pm  . Unwind and make merry with an evening of folk music and beer with the Agus Revellers. For full details visit http://www.concertsinsunningdale.co.uk/concerts/may.htm

Get Your Trainers On Girls ! Walk 7 or 13 miles through Windsor Great Park and Windsor, on Saturday May 8 , 6pm - midnight - in aid of Sebastian's Action Trust (based in Sunninghill),  and The Children's Trust - in support of families with children who have serious illnesses or multiple disabilities. The walk starts and finishes at Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Eton. For more information visit www.sebastiansactiontrust.org or www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk

The Summer Really Good Deal Fashion Sale will be at Ascot Racecourse pavilion on Friday and Saturday May 14 and 15 2010. For more information visit www.ukgrandsales.co.uk

There will be an opportunity to give blood at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale, on Sunday, May 30, 9.30 am - 12.30pm and 2 - 4.30pm . Visit www.blood.co.uk

The Chavey Down Association will hold its AGM on May 14 at St.Martins Church Hall, Church Road, Chavey Down. Contact the Secretary on 01344 882068.

Sunninghill - based, Dance Parties Plus is holding a big 2000+10 CELEBRATION PARTY" on Saturday June 12, 9pm - 2am, at the Hilton Hotel, Bagshot Rd, Bracknell, RG12 0QJ.
Yes, it's 10 years since the Millennium, so we're having a HUGE party at THE HILTON BRACKNELL - and everyone's invited. This is going to be even bigger and better (if that's possible) than our New Year's Eve Party! Choose from two different ticket options. Stay over and take advantage of our special low room rates, then you can REALLY enjoy yourself!

The Bracknell Forest Pre-school Learning Alliance Teddy Bear's Picnic will be on Wednesday 23rd June 2010, 11am - 2pm  at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground, Off Binfield Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2BH, £2 admission per person, £7 for a family ticket* (up to 4 people) , Under 18 months free. Family tickets only available in advance. A fun day out for pre-school children, come with your Pre-school, Nursery, Parent and Toddler group or with friends. The following attractions are FREE - farm animal's area, bouncy castle, swing boats, circus workshops, puppet shows and little kickers sessions.  There will be a small charge for face painting.

All profits from the event go to our Help a Pre-school Child Appeal which funds children with special needs attending pre-schools

The 2010 Sunningdale Area Carnival will be at the Broomhall Recreation Ground on Sunday September 19. For more information visit www.sunningdaleareacarnival.co.uk

The 2010 Relay for Life will be at Ascot Racecourse, July 17 - 18. Organisers are appealing for help in the areas of entertainment, media,  and catering. Last year's events was very successful, raising £ 118, 897. For more information visit http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/relay/venues/ascot/ or call 01344 883564.

   Dancing is more popular than ever but many of us lack the confidence to step onto the dance floor with a partner. The four-star Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, near Ascot, has teamed up with DanceMakers to offer weekend breaks where you can have fun learning some popular dance routines. For details.....

IT’S BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Thc Sunrise Walk is back, places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment! Join 1,000 ladies in this fantastic challenge, and walk into the Sunrise whilst raising vital funds for your local Hospice.
5th September 2010 , registration from 4.30 am , 10 miles starting from Eton Athletics Centre through Eton & Windsor Town Centre and the Great Park. £15 registration fee to cover our costs for the event - Sponsored Event – with a prize for the highest Fundraiser and a Trophy or the highest team.

Thames Hospicecare exists to support local families at a time they need it most, when they are dealing with a life limiting illness such as Cancer.

Our services are provided free of charge, however we are only funded by the Government for 25% of our costs to offer the gentle specialist care needed by local families, and have to fundraise for the rest.

If you want to help us help a local family, why not sign up today to join our fantastic THc Sunrise Walk 2010!

Don’t want to walk?  If you’d like to help but don’t want to walk – we are looking for Volunteers on the day to Marshal the event.  Please E-mail me if you would like to help.

Want to Register? Register online at www.thc-sunrisewalk.org.uk  Or call 01753 848927  Let’s get 1250 women walking to support their local Hospice…..!

Many thanks for your support.

The provisional date for the 2010 Sunninghill Victorian Street Fayre, is Sunday November 21, 12 noon - 4pm.  Watch this space for further information .

 The 2010 Evening of Christmas Music will be at St.Mary's Church, Church Road, Maidens Green, Winkfield, on December 4 2010. For more information visit www.winkfieldandcranbourne.org.uk