Special Interest Groups
Ascot Sunninghill Sunningdale Winkfield
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 usually meets on the third Friday of the month at 8pm.
Annual subscription: £10 Admission - Concert Artist Night. Members £6.00 Visitors £7 | Club Night Members £4 Visitors £5
Please book at www.ticketsource.co.uk/parkopera or tickets@parkopera.org.uk
Park Opera will perform a Night at the Opera in Bray, Windlesham and Sunninghill, March 14th, 15th and 16th 2024.
Park Opera is a long-established opera group, which has performed highly acclaimed fully-staged operas in the area for more than forty years. We are proud to invite you to a sparkling concert of popular gems from the world of opera and operetta which promises an evening of sentiment, drama, romance and laughter. Wonderful singing and glorious tunes are guaranteed, with passion, humour and pathos thrown in for good measure. From stirring choruses, romantic melodies and moving ensembles, there is sure to be something for everyone. Highlights include the swaggering Toreador’s Song from Carmen, the duet from The Pearl Fishers, the quartet from Rigoletto, the Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann, and the famous tenor aria La donna e mobile. From the world ofoperetta, we bring you the hilarious Gendarme’s Duet as well as favourites from Iolanthe, Ruddigore and Die Fledermaus. Starring the outstanding soloists and chorus of Park Opera, the performers include sopranos Lucy Dickson, Debra Morley and Elizabeth Slade, mezzo Anna Loveday, tenor Philip Hayes, and baritones Ian Henderson and Simon Wilson. Music Direction is in the capable hands of George Priestley, and the accompanist is the ever-brilliant Jo Miller-Shepherd.
We look forward to welcoming you to one of the beautiful churches for a wonderful evening of superb singing and gorgeous melody. Refreshments will be available before the performance and during the interval.
BRAY - Thursday 14th March - St Michael’s Church, High Street, Bray, SL6 2AB
WINDLESHAM - Friday 15th March - St John the Baptist Church, Church Road, Windlesham, GU20 6BL
SUNNINGHILL -Saturday 16th March, St Michael & All Angels Church, Church Lane, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7DD,
All performances at 7.30pm TICKETS - Available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/parkopera Enquiries: tickets@parkopera.org.uk or 01344 451109 Adults: £12 Children: Free
Read more: Park OperaThe 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 yarwodav@aol.com
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
Email: tailsoftheunexpected@outlook.com Call or WhatsApp 07542 553689
Rolling six week courses of puppy classes, with Tails of the Unexpected, will run at 10am on Saturday mornings in South Ascot starting January 2023
There is a Quilting Group , offering creative needlework , friendship and chat at the Hope Centre, old Sunningdale High St on Fridays 10.30 - 12 noon.
Contact Diane 01344 62162
. www.sunningdalevillagevenues.co.uk
Call Sarah on 01344 624317
Rock Choir in Ascot
LOVE SINGING? NO AUDITIONS or requirement to read music! Everyone is welcome to join in with singing fun, feel-good songs in harmony with opportunities to perform locally and at bigger events such as the Ideal Home Show! So why not give it a try? Visit www.rockchoir.com to book your FREE taster! Singing really does makes you happy!
ROCK CHOIR ( Bracknell & Ascot) Mondays, 8pm ,Bracknell Rugby Club, Lily Hill Park, Lily Hill Drive, Bracknell, RG12 2UG
Disabled access and amenities are available.
- Bracknell and Ascot Rock Choir - Bracknell Library Sat 16th November 2019- 11:30am-12:00 noon
8.00pm - 9.30pm
Bracknell Rugby Club,
Bracknell Rugby Club, Lily Hill Park, Lily Hill Drive,
Bracknell, RG12 2UG
Read more: Rock Choir Ascot | Bracknell Rugby Club | Mondays
E-mail: info@thechocolate-factory.co.uk
Participants in our chocolate workshops and parties will walk away with at least one large bar of chocolate that was made by their own hands. Perfect for any group occasion, from corporate entertainment to a birthday or hen party, the workshop is sure to be a success.
Phone
0118 443 9180
Mobile 07427 738803 | Email: info@thechocolate-factory.co.uk
Address
Unit 1, Sheeplands Farm, Wargrave, Reading, Berkshire RG10 8DL
Located on Sheeplands Farm Opposite The Piggott School
Sally's Sew & Sews, a friendly, relaxed sewing group, meets at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield, near Ascot. Contact beer.tanglewood@gmail.com
Sally's Sew & Sews | Sewing Group | Winkfield | Ascot
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 882137 or 013 44 301158. or visit http://chartersshortmatbowlsclub.wordpress.com
Call now for more information on singing and piano essons from a local teacher in the Ascot and Sunningdale area
Soft Furnishing/Dressmaking Courses - day and evening courses- are held on Wednesdays. Places available. Please contact Sally on 01344 882528 for further details, the venue schedule and timings.
The South East Berkshire Ramblers organise a comprehensive programme of group walks in areas such as Swinley Woods, Winkfield and Windsor Great Park.
Give them a try! Make new friends! Keep healthy!
South East Berks Ramblers is your local Ramblers Group. We are a friendly group who lead around 200 walks/year. We cater for all abilities and have short easy taster walks which take about 1 hour up to 10 mile walks for the fitter, experienced walkers. You will be made very welcome whatever your ability, even if you haven’t walked with a group before.
We have a very full social calendar which includes coach trips, barn dances and quiz evenings.
Walking is one of the easiest and most pleasurable ways to keep healthy. You are welcome to try us out by joining one of our walks which you can find online at sebr.org.uk or just Google SEBR.
The Ramblers are a charity whose main aim is to preserve our public rights of way for the use of everybody.
For further information see www.sebr.org.uk or call Brian or Shirley on 01344-483940
More information at www.spotlightsmtg.co.uk BOOK HERE AT TICKETSOURCE or call 07397 304604
Spotlights Musical Theatre Group Spotlights 2023!
TICKETS: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/spotlightsmusicaltheatregroup/
Spotlights Musical Theatre Group will celebrate their 30th anniversary in summer 2023
Spotlights Musical Theatre Group presents a Christmas concert, at the Cordes Hall, Kings Road, Sunninghill, December 7th to 9th 2023
Read more: Spotlights Musical Theatre Groups | Ascot
St.Mary's Choir practises every Thursday at St.Mary's Church, Church Road, Maidens Green, Winkfield, near Ascot at 7pm . For more information contact Marian Stevens on 01344 882918.
For information visit www.winkfieldandcranbourne.org.uk
The Staines Lammas Band is a purely a concert band who rehearse every Tuesday evening, The Band has a custom built band room on the Staines Lammas park and is very social and friendly.
The band is looking for various players :
Principle cornet. Third Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet Flugal Horn, Second baritone Player, Second Cornet, Third Cornet
No auditions required, you can either play or you can’t! Do show your interest and email Emma Sweet on: Sweetieoftwo@yahoo.co.uk
The Sunningdale and District Gardening Association for many years enjoyed monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at the Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road. Regular activities included informative talks and demonstrations, monthly competition, annual outing, Spring and Autumn plant sales, and photo competition. The last meeting of the Society is November 1st - Gardening for Bumblebees. Call 01344 626121 or visit http://sadga.wordpress.com
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(Sunningdale & District Gardening Association) e-mail sadgainfo@gmail.com or call Eve on 01276 475366
AUGUST 2nd 2018 : Wetlands and Waterways
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: sunningdale.parish@rbwm.gov.uk
The council currently has several vacant allotments. If you are interested in a plot then contact Ruth Davies at the council office for further information. (June 2018)
Sunningdale Book Club meets on a Tuesday evening in Sunningdale, every 4 to 5 weeks. The group meets a variety of books chosen by group members. There are interesting discussions , as well as tea and cake. New members welcome. For more information contact Penny on 01344 624551 or Brian on 01344 622704.
SUNNINGDALE BOWLING CLUB |
Sunningdale Bowling Club would encourage anyone who might be interested in taking up the game of bowls to come along to the Try Bowls Day being held at the Club’s Whitmore Lane green on Saturday 2nd May 2020. Come along any time between 11am and 4pm and speak to Club Members and take a trial session. All bowls equipment is supplied but you should wear flat soled shoes.
See more about the Club at www.sunningdalebowling.co.uk
E-mail enquiries@sunningdalebowling.co.uk
Telephone the Club on the day 01344 872016
Sunningdale Bowling Club, in Whitmore Lane Sunningdale, is a friendly group of men and women, with a superb green and clubhouse, tucked away in picturesque surroundings in Whitmore Lane. The club house is used throughout the year for club social events and short mat bowling during the winter, with an active programme of friendly and competitive bowling activities during the summer.
Sunningdale Bowling Club has so much to offer local people who want to meet people in the community, maintain a sporting life, or just socialise and watch the bowling in a very pleasant environment.
New members are welcome, with or without bowling experience. Interested? Visit our website: www.sunningdalebowling.co.uk
Contact Brian on 01344 872016 or e-mail membership@sunningdalebowling.
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Visitors are always welcome to come and watch bowling at the Club.
For further information about the club visit www.sunningdalebowling.co.uk , e-mail membership@sunningdalebowling.co.uk , or telephone Brian on 01344 621207.
The Sunningdale WI meets one Wednesday morning a month at the WI Hall, Broomhall Lane, Sunningdale. The group also enjoys speakers, outings and seasonal events. For more information about the Sunningdale WI, please phone 01344 621033.
Sunninghill Comrades Club FACEBOOK
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.
Mark Fox and his Grimsby Fish Van is now athe Comrades Club , 12.30 - 2.30pm every Wednesday CLICK HERE
Sunninghill Library, School Road, Sunninghill, launches a new Book Club at 2pm on the first Monday of each month. All booklovers welcome.
https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/leisure-and-culture/libraries/library-events.
For information about Surrey Heath Singers choir visit their website or see the Surrey Heath Singers Facebook page
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For information on Surrey Wildlife Trust events at sites such as Chobham Common, see http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/whats-on
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Surrey Wildlife Trust Facebook E-Mail : volunteers@surreywt.org.uk
The Probus Club of Ascot | The Probus Club of Ascot normally meets on the second Monday of each month at Mill Ride Golf Club at 12.30pm for a two course lunch and to hear a speaker. The Club welcomes men who have retired, approaching retirement or those who simply would like to socialise on a monthly basis; there is no minimum age.
If you are interested more details can be found on our website at ascotprobus.org.uk where you will find a ‘contact us ‘ page
WEBSITE E-mail bookings@thesunningdaleacademy.com Phone: 07802 536553
The Sunningdale Academy will run summer courses - timeless skills for children and teenagers - at The Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot, August 26th to 30th, 2019
Read more: The Sunningdale Academy | Children's & Teenagers' Etiquette | Social Skills | Well-BeingE-mail: alan@thewarhorsememorial.org Website: www.thewarhorsememorial.org
CLICK HERE for Mane Chance War Horse Memorial Concert on YouTube National Animal Day Variety Concert in support of Mane Chance Sanctuary. Sunday 23 August at 8.00pm starring Marti Pellow, Pete Howarth, Brian Conley, Colin Thackery and many more...
The War Horse Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to the millions of UK, Allied and Commonwealth horses, mules and donkeys lost during The Great War. It pays tribute to the nobility, courage, unyielding loyalty and immeasurable contribution these animals played in giving us the freedom of democracy we all enjoy today, and signifies the last time the horse would be used on a mass scale in modern warfare.
The War Horse Memorial is located on the major Ascot roundabout opposite Heatherwood Hospital and Car Park 1 of Ascot Racecourse. Postcode: SL5 8AA.
The Memorial will form a catalyst for an on-going fundraising campaign to support military and equine charities after all memorial costs are paid. The principal beneficiaries will be The Household Cavalry Foundation and the Mane Chance Sanctuary. Other complementary charities will also be supported.
CLICK HERE for details of the Purple Poppy Appeal.
There are many events taking place in 2019, related to the War Horse Memorial. CLICK HERE
The War Horse Memorial Anniversary Charity Ball, will take place at Ascot Racecourse, on Saturday June 8th 2019
The U3A Mixed Media Art Group meets every Wednesday morning between 10.30 and 12-30 at the Methodist Church premises on Shepherds Lane , Bracknell. The media can be anything you fancy trying, but is mostly watercolour, acrylics and pastels. There is no tutor as such, but the group offers mutual support. Absolute beginners are very welcome as are visitors for a taster session.
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Just in case you are unfamiliar with the U3A, U3A stands for the University of the Third Age, which is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. It consists of local U3As all over the UK, which are charities in their own right and are run entirely by volunteers. Bracknell Forest U3A is a member of the Third Age Trust. Bracknell Forest U3A was formed in January 2001 at a public meeting of approximately 80 people. Current membership is over 400 members. U3A membership is not related to a specific age but to a period in one’s life (the third age) after the second age of full-time employment and parental responsibility. Anybody in their third age can join U3A and this includes people who are working part time. There is no lower age for membership www.bracknellU3A.org.uk
Contacts: Jon Morse at jonamor2004@yahoo.com, Ray Grant at rayAgrant@sky.com
A Ukelele class is held at Brownlow Hall, Warfield with Emily Blyth on Fridays 11.30am to 12.30pm. E-mail: momuloe@hotmail.co.uk
E Mail: momuloe@hotmail.co.uk Contact Emily or : emily@emilyblythmusic.co.uk FACEBOOK Call 07743862651
https://emilyblythmusic.co.uk/ascot-community-choir
www.virginiawater.org.uk/artsociety
AGM - Wednesday December 7th 2022
2022
VIRGINIA WATER ART SOCIETY...
is based in Virginia Water and meet on the first Wednesday in every month where we watch demonstrations by professional artists. From 7.15 pm to 9.30 pm. We have a camera and project the demonstration onto a large screen. We meet in the Community Centre Beechmont Avenue Trumps Green Virginia Water GU25 4EY. We Also hold 2 open air exhibition on the Green at station Approach Christchurch Road Virginia Water. We also hold one day workshops where small groups gather with a professional artist to learn and practice art. We also have crafts members who exhibit at our exhibitions, and we are holding a Craft Market on 1st December 2021 at the Community Centre opening at 6.30 pm to 9 pm For further info contact Jean McDonnell johnandjean@ntlworld.com
Click on Walks programme for more information WALKIING
The Bracknell Forest Rangers will lead a series of monthly walks
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Wednesday 24th January 12:30pm-3:30pm
Working Party at Ascot Heath Primary School - Infant school wildlife garden. Please come along, with gardening gloves, to help maintain this space for the children's nature education. Meeting at the school reception. Rhododendron Walk, North Ascot SL5 8PN, Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhYjdUnG1pc5rigg8
FEBRUARY 26th 2024
All lectures are cancelled during the Corona Covid 19 crisis but, during the Corona Covid 19 Crisis, the Arts Society is going online. CLICK HERE to see the You Tube lectures
CLICK on this link for details of the Society meetings . The Arts Society Windlebrook
Windlebrook Arts Society Englemere |
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Windlebrook is a welcoming and enthusiastic Arts Society in Windlesham, Surrey, enjoying monthly lectures on a variety of subjects covering a wide interpretation of decorative and fine arts, together with visits and social events. We distribute a monthly e-mail news bulletin to keep members up to date.
Lectures generally take place on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except August)
If you would like to attend a lecture and are not already a member, visitors are welcome on payment of £5. (Find out about membership)
Read more: Windlebrook Arts Society Englemere | WindleshamCLICK ON THIS LINK for more info
Windsor and Ascot Driving Group for Disabled enables disabled people to learn how to drive ponies and to enjoy an outdoor activity with animals and other people.
Many disabled people, who would otherwise find it impossible to pursue an outdoor activity, have benefited from the recreational and social therapy that this pastime provides. It can help to improve co-ordination, muscle power and balance and provides an opportunity to meet people, make friends and have fun.
Visit the website at: www.windsorandascotdriving.org.uk
The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) holds a number of environmental education events, for young people, at the Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre.
Education programmes for Primary Schools
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Skilled staff to lead your day and engage children’s heads, hearts and hands.
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Imaginative activities offer links with Early Learning Goals, Science and Geography and give opportunities for developing literacy and numeracy skills.
- A wonderful location in a private area within the Great Park, providing indoor and outdoor classrooms for inspirational and exciting activities. Fantastic learning opportunities to be had in forest and grassland.
What you need to know when you visit
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We offer fully-led days for pre-booked groups January - October.
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Trips usually run from 10am – 2.30pm but timings can be flexible.
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There is a charge of £7 per child (or £4.50 for half-day programmes), adults are free. Minimum charge of £120 per group.
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We can accommodate a group of up to around 30 children on any day.
Booking a trip is easy!
- Contact berkshireeducation@bbowt.org.uk or 07493 649 667
- Discuss your topic choices and confirm the date/s with us.
- We’ll send out your booking pack, containing a booking form, risk assessments and location map.
- Complete the booking form and send it back to us before you visit.
Where to find WGPEC
The centre is located within Windsor Great Park, accessed at Forest Gate off the A332 between Windsor and Ascot, SL4 2BY.
https://www.bbowt.org.uk/explore/discover-and-learn/windsor-great-park-berks
The Winkfield Handbell Ringers Beginners meet for rehearsal on Wednesdays, at St Mary's Church Road, Winkfield, SL4 4SQ .
NOTE: Practice time to 18.30-19.45
KINGS CORONATION 2023
‘Ring for the King’- a National initiative to encourage new tower ringers with the objective of taking part in the Coronation Celebrations in May 2023.
- Help make residents’ point of view heard during the BFC consultation period
- Provide information about the Bracknell Forest Local Plan & its proposal for 548 new homes in Winkfield Row
- Help residents navigate through the BFC consultation process
- Communicate with Winkfield Parish Council & Bracknell Forest Council on behalf of its members
The Winkfield WI meets on one Thursday afternoon a month, at the Charlotte Pratt Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield. New members are welcome. Call 01344 890244.
Chavey Down Women’s Institute meets St Martin's Church Hall, Church Road, Chavey Down, Winkfield. New members very welcome.
Contact, via the website chaveydownwi.com or emailing the President,
Beryl McGibbon - President - mcgibbon.b@gmail.com
Secretary is Jane Dunbar: janedunbar52@yahoo.com
Read more: Women's Institute | Chavey Down
The World Ship Society meets at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield, near Ascot, on the first Thursday of the month , 7.30 - 10.30pm .
World Ship Society First Thursday of month 7.30pm – 10.30pm Chris P springcot@ntlworld.com
World Ship Society | Carnation Hall | Winkfield | Ascot | First Thursday