Special Interest Groups
Allotments, Festivals, Cultivation, Computers & More
BK - This and That is a website run by an Ascot resident. This site contains articles on various subjects, including growing on allotments, histories of allotments and of cultivation; the summer festivals in Edinburgh and computer performance. There are articles by BK, as well many links to other people's articles, - BK is a firm believer in the original ethos of the Internet, which is to share information. Visit http://www.bkthisandthat.org.uk/
Ascot 41 Club
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Calling all ex Round Tablers living in the area! Ascot 41 Club meets the first Wednesday of every month. The group has a very varied programme, including Sunday walks, weekends away and a thriving golf section. You are invited to go along and meet the group. Email Tony Thear on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ascot Brass
Ascot Brass perform concerts for charity and in the band stand at Ascot Racecourse. Visit www.ascotbrass.org.uk
Ascot Bridge Club- Chavey Down, Ascot
The Ascot Bridge Club was formed in 1977 and plays in the Chavey Down Community Centre hall, directly behind St. Martin's church in Church Road, Chavey Down. There is bridge played every Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening - except
on bank holidays. Whilst the Monday afternoon section of the club plays exclusively duplicate pairs bridge, the Tuesday evening section includes a teams of four evenings several times every year.
For more information please call David Calcutt on 01344-886412, or visit the web site www.ascotbridge.org.uk
Ascot Horticultural Society
The Ascot Horticultural Society meets at King Edward's Hall, King Edward's Road, North Ascot on the second Wednesday of the month. The Society enjoys speakers, several shows a year and an annual competition with the Sunningdale Gardening Association. New members are welcome. For membership enquiries call 01344 883535.
Ascot Locomotive Society
The Ascot Locomotive Society, which meets in Ascot Racecourse off the Winkfield Road, has vacancies for new members. There are no public running sessions but the group welcomes visitors. Anyone interested is asked to contact, Derek Alford on the Secretary 01344 482485. or look in on Sunday and Monday mornings, to see what it's all about.
Ascot Organ and Keyboard Club
ASCOT ORGAN and KEYBOARD CLUB is a friendly club that meets monthly. It holds a mixture of professional and amateur nights and the occasional charity evening. This not only raises money for good causes, but also promotes the club. The club tries to give younger artistes just starting on the circuit a chance as well as the old favourites. As you will see from our concert diary they have a good selection of top artistes covering many styles of music. Refreshments are included in the entrance fee so why not go along and hear some of the best professional organists play - or just listen to some of the local talent you didn't know existed!Quite a few of our members have their own organs or keyboards. All try to help each other where possible, and encourage each other to play at our amateur evenings, when players can bring along their own instruments (organs by prior arrangement with the Chairman) or play the club organ, a Technics GA1. A light hearted competition is held annually and a cup presented to the most improved player. The club is always glad to welcome amateur players to show off their talents. Their family, friends and all those wishing to have an evening of live music in friendly surroundings are also welcome at all meetings. This includes members of other clubs who are visiting the area.
In July the club holds a summer social with a fish & chip supper and a very relaxed atmosphere. This gives members who have not played before the chance to "have-a-go" with less pressure.
The club is very well run by Chairman Tony Reed and a dedicated hard working committee. It has a reputation for being one of the friendliest and welcoming clubs in the country.
The club usually meets on the third Friday of the month at 8pm. Subscription: £10 (concession £9) Members admission: £4.00
Visitors admission: £5.00 Club nights are charged at £2.50 for members and £3.00 for guests.
ASPEN - Ascot Peace Education Network
ASPEN, the Ascot Peace Education Network, began meeting prior to this country’s last conflict, euphemistically termed by the UK media Gulf War 2. It has been constituted as an independent voluntary organisation. It aims to build upon the tremendous concern felt by everyone about the war in Iraq. People worldwide, particularly the young, have woken up with a renewed intention to engage In peace building, by resolving conflict, and the group aims to actively promote peace and understanding through educational visits to schools, informed debates, entertaining neighbours with hospitality teas or lunches so improving relationships where we live. The group meets formally every quarter and plans to invite experienced peace activists to inspire us. Strictly speaking it is not a Christian only group although many of its members worship at All Saints Church. It is not a political organisation only humanitarian. If you wish to join you will be most welcome. Contact Mrs. A Yarwood 01344- 621167.
Bell Ringing in Winkfield, near Ascot
The Winkfield Bell Ringers are a very active group, based at St.Mary's CoE Church, Winkfield, near Ascot. The group ususally performs at a Christmas concert in the Church and raises funds for charity with appearances at Christmas shopping venues and similar. For hand bells call 01344 861282 or , for tower bells, call 01344 886087.
Berkhsire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust
The Berkhsire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust meets at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot, SL5 8PD (Grid reference SU 915 700), as well as at other venues in the 'catchment area', on Fridays, 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
Berkshire Family History Society
Get the most from your family history - with Berkshire Family History Society - helping everyone’s family trees to flourish !
LET’S SHATTER TWO MYTHS ... YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE BERKSHIRE ANCESTORS TO BENEFIT... Many with no local ancestors draw actively on society products and services.... AND YOU DON’T NEED TO LIVE IN BERKSHIRE Plenty of members live far beyond its borders, some live overseas.
The society delivers resources and activities to meet the needs of people like you; people researching into families across the UK and overseas (and in Berkshire too). Would these services be useful in your research?
Bracknell Forest Society
The Bracknell Forest Society enjoys talks on a range of topics, including archaeology, at Jocks Lane Community Hall, 7.30 - 9.00pm. All Welcome - Admission Free. For further information call 01344 423440 or www.thebracknellforestsociety.co.uk
Chavey Down Women's Institute
Chavey Down WI meets at St.Martin's Church Hall, Church Road, Chavey Down, usually on Monday evenings. New members are welcome. The group enjoys interesting speakers, outings and social events. Call Janey on 01344 883854 or 01344 882184
Choral Society - Near Ascot
Ascot's nearest choral group is Bracknell Choral Society, which performs three major concerts each year. We meet on Wednesday evenings in term time at Ranelagh School and are a very friendly crowd of some 100 singers. Come and try us! We have just ended our 50th Anniversary Year, having performed with several world-renowned soloists (eg: Dame Emma Kirkby, Andrew Foster-Williams). We start rehearsing for Brahms' 'Requiem' on January 4th - new singers are always welcome! www.BracknellChoral.org.uk
FORTHCOMING EVENTS- BRACKNELL CHORAL SOCIETY:
- Fri 13 Jan @ Carnation Hall, Winkfield - 'Tranquil Tuscany'
- Sat 18 Feb - Quiz
- Sat 24 March 7.30pm @ Reading Concert Hall - Brahms' 'German Requiem'
- Weds 25 Apr 7.30pm @ South Hill Park - 'The Tuscany Collection'
- Sat 30 June 7.30pm @ Wellington College Old Gym - Summer Concert
For tickets call 01344 772962 or visit website www.BracknellChoral.org.uk
Cranbourne Dog Training School
New puppy? Need more doggy discipline? The Cranbourne Dog Training School is based at the Charlotte Pratt Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield and at the Forest Park Community Centre. CDTS is very different in it’s attitude to both training and behavioural problems, with a holistic approach to improve your relationship with your dog. Cranbourne uses kind motivational training methods and raises awareness of the importance of diet and health. To book call Gail on 01344 891771 or visit www.cdts.co.uk
Creative Sewing - Winkfield
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New members are very welcome to join Creative Sewing, with Sally Beer, 10am -12 noon on Mondays and Wednesdays, at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield. The sessions are suitable for all levels of sewing experience. The fun classes are a great mixturs of people wishing to run a sewing business, hobby sewers, social sewers and people working on one off projects. Sally also does private tuitionCall 01344 882528.
Engelmere Decorative and Fine Arts Society- Ascot
EDFAS is a Member of the National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies
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We are a local NADFAS group which meets on the second Tuesday of every month
(except August & December) at : St George’s School, St. George’s Lane, Ascot at 7pm for 7.45pm
There is time for socialising followed by a lecture given by one of the highly recommended
NADFAS lecturers. They cover a broad range of subjects including Art, Architecture, Sculpture, Porcelain, Silver, Furniture & Music.
We also organise a number of visits each year to places of interest such as Country Houses, Royal Palaces, Galleries, Museums & Gardens plus
short tours in the UK and overseas city tours which have included St. Petersburg, Madrid and Dresden & Istanbul.
In addition we hold a Summer and Christmas social event each year.
This is a relatively new branch of the Society and is very friendly and always pleased to welcome new members.
If you think you may be interested in ‘testing the water’, please contact: Richard Audsley on 01344 883106
For more information (including programme for the year). Also see our website: www.englemere-dfas.org.uk
Fishing & Angling Academy
The Yateley Angling Academy operates at Trilakes Country Park, catering for all ages, providing tackle, bait and licenses. Contact the Centre at 12 - 16 The Parade, Yately, Hampshire, GU46 7UN 01252 861955 or visit www.yacacademy.co.uk
Greek School-Cranbourne-near Ascot
A Greek School runs at St.Peter's Church Hall, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne, on Friday evenings. For more information call 01753 840 794.
Historical Society
The Bracknell and District Historical Society, many of whose members live in Ascot, was formed in 1971 and is a Corporate member of the Berkshire Local History Association. The Society holds a monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month, September to April, in Braybrook Hall, Makepiece Road, Bracknell at 7.45 for 8pm. The first meeting of the Autumn session is September 20 - for details go to www.ascotmatters.com/index.htm Subjects vary widely, from the Wessex Sound and Film Archives, to the History of All Saints Church, Ascot. The annual subscription is £10. Visitors are welcome (£2). For further information please telephone: Chairman, Jeff Wood, on 01344 883325, Treasurer, Geoff Moss on 01344 625700
Japanese Mums-Ascot
A Japanese Mums Club meets at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot, on Thursday afternoons. Contact 01344 299823.
La Jolie Ronde Nursery French | Ascot
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La Petite Ecole-South-Ascot & Sunningdale
La Petite Ecole - Fun French for 3-5 year olds, Fridays 12.30-1.30pm at South Ascot Church Hall, Church Road, South Ascot.
Fun French for 5-11 year olds, Mondays 3.30 - 5.45pm at CMI Building, Church Road, Sunningdale.
Learning through craft, song, and art. For more information, please call Bev Worthington on 01344 624563 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ladies Probus Club
The Warfield Ladies Probus Club, for retired and professional business- women from Warfield and surrounding area, enjoys lunches, on the second Monday of the month, at Mill Ride Golf Club in North Ascot, as well as speakers, theatre outings and special events, such as the recent sell-out Flanders and Swan-style. ‘Two Blokes and a Piano’ at Carnation Hall. New members are very welcome. The group Contact: Barbara on 01344 459624.
Lookout Discovery Centre - Bracknell
EVENTS AT THE LOOK OUT DISCOVERY CENTRE 2011 www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be
Exploration and education go hand in hand with an unforgettable, fun day out at The Look Out with 90 hands-on science and nature exhibits. If your child likes pushing, pulling, switching, turning, splashing, rolling, being creative and scientific, then The Look Out is the place to visit for you! Find out more about woodland, water, light, colour, sound, communication, body, perception and forces and movement in one day!...........
National Women'sRegister - Ascot
The Register was set up 50 years ago to meet the needs of lively-minded women who wished to get together, but not to discuss domestic or work topics. The North Ascot branch of this national organisation has been going since 1977 and has provided members with the opportunity to undertake research into the programme topics with lively discussion as a result. It has also created many long-lasting friendships among the members, many of whom did not originate from the area, who come from all walks of life and hold, or did hold, a wide range of occupations between them.
Meetings are held in the evening once a fortnight in members’ homes, which makes for a more relaxed atmosphere than a public hall. Not all meetings are of the discussion type: ad hoc coffee mornings are held which provide a relaxed way for new members to find out more, outside visits are undertaken from time to time as well as walks guided by one of the members.
To find out more about the North Ascot group please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and more about the national organisation can be found at www.nwr.org.uk.
New! Ascot Green Drinks
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Operatic Society
The Windsor and Eton Operatic Society can be found at www.windsor-eton-opera.co.uk
Piano Tuition - ABRSM Teacher
Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano or simply improve on existing skills? If so, daytime piano lessons are available locally in Warfield from an ABRSM qualified music teacher.
Lessons are competitively priced and tailored to meet individual needs. Students can be prepared for examinations or can learn for their own personal enjoyment. Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome
For further information, please contact Cathy Custance on 01344 443190 or 07 910 910 220.
Play Reading Group - Ascot
The Kinross Players, play-reading group will meets on the third Sunday, of the month, 6-9.30pm, at Constables, Windsor Road, Ascot, SL5 7LF. It is a warm, relaxing evening with drinks and nibbles. The Players have read 50 plays in the last four years. New members very welcome. The only charge is £2 to cover book hire.Call 01344 621167 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Probus Club of Ascot
The Probus Club of Ascot meets on Mondays at Englemere in Kings Ride. Probus is an organisation for retired business and professional men (or those approaching retirement) to meet on a regular basis and socialise. Ascot Probus Club meets for lunch and to hear the guest speaker. For further details and inquiries about membership contact the Honorary Secretary on 01344 620060 or CLICK HERE
Public Speaking Club
Everyone is a bit afraid of speaking in groups or in public, some just hide it better than others! Do you think it would be a good thing if you were able to speak more confidently or improve your skills?
There’s a safe place you can achieve this and learn to become a better speaker, expressing yourself more freely and feeling in control rather than the other way round.
Windsor Speakers is a ‘non-profit’ club that meets two evenings a month where members get to practice and improve their public speaking in an organised, safe and supportive environment. It’s part of the Toastmasters International organisation that has over one million members worldwide.
We have all walks of life from housewives to business people to tradesmen to students. Ranging from accomplished speakers to absolute beginners.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday every month at Gardeners Hall, 213 St Leonards Road, Windsor SL4 3DR. If this is something you might be interested in then pop along one evening to take a look and see what it’s all about. You’d be welcomed.
To find out more go to www.winspeak.co.uk
Rock Choir in Ascot
Joining Rock Choir™ can be a great experience. It can bring you weekly fun, companionship and most of all, the enjoyment of singing with your friends some of the best pop, gospel and Motown songs. No auditions and no requirements to read music! Simply turn up to sing, have fun and leave feeling like a star! Book your FREE taster now or become an official member at http://www.rockchoir.com
For further information please call 01252 714276 or email
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Rock Choir now meets at All Soul's Church, South Ascot, SL5 7DD
There are now 2 choir sessions on Mondays with times at 6:30-8pm
and 8-9:30pm. (none on Tuesdays) . Book a taster session any Monday, - just go onto
the website at http://www.rockchoir.com to book .
Rock Frog Outdoor Activities - near Ascot
Rock Frog, based in Cheapside, offers outdoor activities such as climbing, caving, walking and kayaking, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2009. Rock Frog runs courses at the Earleywood centre in Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, as well other nearby venues. For full details visit www.rockfrog.co.uk
Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Club
For further information contact Sarah on 07900 254395
Royal British Legion- Near Ascot
Royal British Legion, Cranbourne and Winkfield Branch, Women's Section,meets at the Legion Hall, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne at 2pm on the first Thursday in the month, except August. New members welcome. Contact Wendy on 01344 890716.
The Cranbourne & Winkfield Royal British Legion has regular events including a Friday meet raffle, bingo once a mouth and quiz nights. Membership is available and open to all. The hall is the best in the area and is available for hire, with disco and catering available. Call 01344 886027.
Royal British Legion-Winkfield, Near Ascot
The Royal British Legion, Cranbourne and Winkfield Branch, Women's Section, is based at the Legion Hall in Hatchet Lane, Cranboure. Contact Wendy on 01344 890716
Short Mat Bowls - Winkfield
At a loss on Tuesday evenings? Why not try short-mat bowls? We are a club of mainly retired people who enjoy a friendly game each week, at 7pm in Carnation Hall, Chavey Down. Why not join us to see whether it might suit you. For more information please ring 01344 882916 or 01344 884553.
Sunning Singers | Tuesdays
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Sunningdale & Ascot Camera Club
The Sunningdale and Ascot Camera Club, for enthusiastic amateurs working at all levels, meets on the first Thursday of the month at Imperial College, Silwood. For more information CLICK HERE
Sunningdale & District Gardening Association
The Sunningdale and District Gardening Association meets on the first Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at the Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road. Regular activities include informative talks and demonstrations, monthly competition, annual outing, Spring and Autumn plant sales, and photo competition. New members are welcome. Call 01344 626121 or visit http://www.sadga.org.uk
Sunningdale Allotments
Sunningdale Allotments are owned and run by Sunningdale Parish Council. Full details can be seen on their website at http://www.sunningdale-pc.org.uk/Allotments.html . If you are interested in renting an allotment contact the Parish Clerk on 01344 874268 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sunningdale Art Society
Sunningdale Art Society meets monthly at Elvian Conference Suite (admin block) at the Licensed Victuallers School London Road Ascot,SL5 8DR . Workshops and Exhibitions are held at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale. Members are welcome to contact the webmaster Roger Dingley (see his contact on the website) for comments and to have their work included on the Members Page. For more information and details of meetings and workshops visit www.sunningdaleartsociety.org.uk
Sunningdale Bowling Club
The Sunningdale Bowling Club offers outdoor bowling from April to September, at the club in Whitmore Lane. Friendly and league games are played midweek and weekends, as well as inter-club and county competitions. Indoor short mat bowling is played from November to April and there are winter social activities. New members are welcome, with or without bowling experience.Contact Bob Montgomery on 01344 625158, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sunningdale Savoy Chorus | Ascot
Sunningdale Savoy Chorus welcomes new members and is holding an open evening on January 16th. The group meets at Cheapside Village Hall.
For information about the Sunningdale Savoy Chorus visit www.sunningdalesavoy.com
In 2011 the Sunningdale Savoy Chorus celebrated its 20th anniversary. For more CLICK HERE
Sunninghill Comrades Club
The Sunninghill Comrades Club in Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, offers good ales and company. We have three full sized snooker tables and TV’s in both bar areas (one a six foot projection TV), showing all major sporting events. There are regular Friday quizzes (at about 9:00pm) and regular Sunday Bingo sessions (at 8:30 pm). We also hold skittles evenings, usually, about every 3 weeks. Memberships are available. Come and find out what we are all about!! Call 01344 621547. www.sunninghillcomradesclub.co.uk
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