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The Ascot Charitable Trust raises huge amounts of money for local and national charities, mainly with the Annual ACT Ball. Visit the ACT website at www.ascotcharitabletrust.org.uk

The Ascot Charity Ball at Ascot Racecourse 2008
The Ascot Charitable Trust, together with patrons Ray & Lisalynn Bowdery, recently held a ‘cheque presentation’ luncheon at The Berystede Hotel in order to donate the proceeds from their annual Ascot Charity Ball to five delighted beneficiaries.

(Above) Nicky Pardo, Alan Carr, Anne Hoddle, Rebecca Smith of the NSPCC, Lisalynn and Rae Bowdery, Ronnie Wilkie and Sayonara Luxton and the £25,000 cheque for the NSPCC

The Chavey Down Residents Association is open to all residents of Chavey Down, organises socials, campaigns on village issues and organises outings for village senior citizens. Contact Ruth Timbrell on 01344 882068

CDA 50th AGM

Click on the photos to enlarge them The Chavey Down Asociation held their 50th AGM on  Friday 27th April. Approx 70 members including former committee members and founder members were present. Jacquie Lovell the Chairman gave an excellent report and was voted in for a further term as was the vice Chairman Colin Yates.  Adrian Hoare once again was elected Tresaurer and Ruth Timbrell Secretary. Tracey Green Newsletter editor. the remaining committee voted in en bloc.  On display was an exhibition of local material  by Ruth Timbrell includingl billheads of village traders, outings, parties, Ascot Priory and many photographs.  Among the maps displayed was the 1890/5 map of the Great Western Railway which was planned to run from the Great Western Station in  Windsor to Ascot. This involved compulsory purchase of property and land and it is quite possible that bearing in mind how long this would take the Great War would have stopped all such enterprises, although some work did start in Winkfield at the rear of Locks Ride.   The evening ending with a cheese and wine party.

Knights of St.Columba, Ascot meet at 8pm in the Parish Hall, St. Joseph's Bracknell, on the second Monday each month.  New members are always welcome.  Contact: Tony Berkeley  on 01344 883363 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pictured, L to R: Sue Duncan (Director of Nursing), Jacqueline Clark (CEO), Lady Catherine Stevenson (Patron), Dee Boley.      Please click on the photos to enlarge them    

Thames Hospicecare  (THc) (based in Ascot and Windsor) is celebrating its 25th anniversary  with the launch of a new Hospice-at-Home service.  An extra £315,000 will be needed and the Hospice at Home Appeal  was launched by its Patron  - Ascot’s Lady Catherine Stevenson, former High Sheriff of Berkshire  (pictured) , on Friday March 30th 2012.  The Appeal  has already attracted match funding from a local benefactor and is off to a flying start with a generous donation.

Thames Hopsicecare (THc)  want to keep patients at the heart of their service , supporting  people to die in the place of their choice, whenever possible. Hospice at Home aims to employ three specialist nurses,  providing care and support  all day all year.  The target is to do this for 120 patients at home  by the end of 2012/13 , rising to  200 by the end of 2014/15.  Chief Executive,  Jacqueline Clark   said: “This is taking out into the community , everything we are known for doing here at the Hospice”.  THc already cares for around 1,000 people a year.

Lady Stevenson said: “Thanks to medical advances over the last few decades, people are living longer with terminal illnesses . But this presents us with a new challenge – ensuring there are resources to support people effectively during this time. I’m in no doubt about the important role of Thames Hospicecare plays in the area and am delighted to be Patron of their new appeal. I hope you will get behind it and support this absolutely vital community service.”  Lady Stevenson then officially launched the Appeal with a substantial  donation of her own!

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Radio Heatherwood entertains patients 24 hours a day.  Brothers, David Smith and Peter Davidson Smith, have run the station as volunteers for over 30 years. Radio Heatherwood cheers  patients 24 hours a day, playing all types of music, requests, as well as comedy,  spoken word including poetry and short stories. At 11pm and 1am most nights, they play meditation sessions for those having trouble relaxing. The radio service is free. Radio Heatherwood is supported by the League of Friends and other local fundraisers. The patients request line is 01344 625818.or Visit www.radioheatherwood.org.uk 

FANTASTIC NEW VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY – ASCOT!

Are you creative or a great organiser? Do you want to make a difference to a local family?  Do you have spare time and enthusiasm to offer?

If so, we want to hear from you!  Sebastian’s Action Trust are looking to establish a Community Fundraising Group in Ascot, to help raise essential funds, and build support across the area.

You will work as part of an independent committee to raise funds and organise events in the Ascot area.  You will meet regularly to plan your initiatives - which could include representing the Trust at local fetes, or organising your own events such as quiz nights or balls.
Being part of the group will be very rewarding, it offers a chance to really make a difference, and allows you the chance to meet others, socialise, have fun and put your skills to great use!

Interested?? We are holding a special open evening to tell you all about this great opportunity on Wednesday 9th May 2012, 7.30 pm, DeVere Venues, Sunningdale Park.

Contact Claire Sugg to book your place 01344 622500 or 07747 390241 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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