Ascot THc Fundraising Group
Do you have some spare time to volunteer for a good cause or just unwanted items you would like to give to charity? The Ascot Fundraising Group for Thames Hospicecare would like to hear from you: -
Can you donate second hand books for a book stall? Stand with a fundraising tin for an hour? Come up with some questions for a quiz night? Run a stall or event of your own with a percentage of proceeds to THc? Donate clothes or unwanted items to our Sunninghill shop? Knit an xmas pudding (pattern provided)? Help to promote one of our events? Email us with a fundraising idea...
If you would like to join our mailing list for events in the area that support Thames Hospicecare, please email your name and contact details to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will send you details of quiz nights, fashion shows, theatre nights, fayres etc. If you would like to volunteer, whether its a one-off or more regular, any time you have is precious to us for this worthwhile local cause. Contact Melanie Trapnell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 01344 876414.
Forthcoming Events
17 June – Please come and support the THc Ascot Fundraising Group tin collection outside Waitrose, Sunningdale.
8 July – Please come and support the THc Ascot Fundraising Group tin collection in Ascot High Street.
9 July – Please come to the Thames Hospicecare Summer Fayre at Windsor Girls School 11am to 3pm. Cakes, books, plants and plenty of stalls, games and food. A good day out for all the family.
11 September – Sunningdale Area Carnival – please support the THc Ascot Fundraising Group book stall.
Ascot Charitable Trust (ACT) Fundraisers
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
Chavey Down Residents Association
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,
Knights of St.Columba
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
Neighbourhood Police Team
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Radio Heatherwood - Ascot
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
Rendezvous@ CMI - Sunningdale
Rendezvous at the CMI ( Church Road, Sunningdale) is the hub of the local community offering great refreshments (teas, coffees, locally-made cakes and light lunches) after one of the many classes and courses which are held at the CMI. There are also occasional stalls offering goods such as pickles and preserves, Love Linzee Jewellery, books Cancer Research, RNLI and a Free-Cycle Board ( an opportunity to find a new home for your unwanted goods or to find that elusive item for yourself!. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am - 4p.30pm and Fridays 9am - 1pm. For more details, call Amelia, Anne or Sandra on 01344 297250.
Sebastians Action Trust - Ascot
Sebastians Action Trust , based in Queens Road, Sunninghill, is raising money to build a house where children with life limiiting illnesses and their famiilies can enjoy holidays . For more information about the trust, building progress and forthcoming events, click on http://www.sebastiansactiontrust.org/
Society for the Protection of Ascot & Environs
SPAE, the Society for the Protection of Ascot and Environment, campaigns against too much development in the Ascot area. Too many luxury flats being built ? Too many trees being cut down ? Do something about it - join SPAE. Full details are at www.spae.org or call SPAE chairman Rodney Stubblefield on 01344 620375.
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