For ongoing information and updates on events please visit the Facebook page
See below for photographs of some of the many Hope Trust fundraising adventures over the past decade.
The Hope Trust , who are holding a Cowes to Cowes sponsored walk later this year, will also hold a celebration dinner in the Acanthus Restaurant at the Berystede Hotel , on April 3rd 2020, to mark the Trust's 10 years of local charitable fundraising (£140,000 to date!). Tickets will be an extremely reasonable £50, to include a three-course dinner, glass of fizz and a half bottle of wine.
https://www.facebook.com/SunningdaleHopeTrust email sunningdalehopetrust@gmail.com
The Hope Trust's entry in the Sunninghill New Year Fancy Dress Wheelbarrow Race 2020, was designed to promote a Sponsored Walk, to be undertaken by the Trust in August this year. Training walks have commenced! Already 20 participants have signed up to walk from Cowes to Cowes – hence the costumes!
The ferry was designed to replicate a Red Funnel Ferry, which will transport the walkers from Southampton To Cowes; The chief executive of Red Funnel Ferries has very kindly offered to sponsor the Hope Trust ; hence the superb model of the 'Cowes Castl' ferry, complete with roll on roll off lorries, which cruised to victory in the Wheelbarrow Race 'BEst Fancy Dress' competition. The 'cows' will be staying at The Garlic Farm, near Sandown on the Isle of Wight, which has lots of accommodation, including Yurts!!
There will be a dedicated sponsorship page set up in due course but, meanwhile, to find out more about The Sunningdale The Hope Trust , donations and further information can be found at www.thehopetrust.org
There is a great selection of further photos on the Hope Trust Facebook page
Read more: Sunningdale Hope Trust | Providing Local AssistanceFor information about community activities and hall / venue hire in Sunningdale, contact the Sunningdale Village Venues team by visiting: www.sunningdalevillagevenues.co.uk To make or discuss booking Sunningdale Village Hall please call 01344 297250 or email svh@sunningdaleparish.org.uk
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PROPOSALS UNDERWAY FOR A NEW PURPOSE-BUILT HOSPICE
Following months of consultation, Thames Hospice has secured the option to purchase land to build a new 28-bed, purpose-built, hospice by Bray Lake in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - subject to planning permission.
Debbie Raven, Chief Executive, Thames Hospice, said: “We have seen demand for all of our services increase year-on-year and we are at a point where we need to expand to meet the needs of our local community. Our current Hospice in Windsor is at maximum occupancy and we have up to 10 people per day waiting for much-needed care. After reviewing a number of options to develop our existing site, we have concluded that it does not provide a solution to meet our future needs.
“A new purpose-built hospice would enable us to support more local people, through providing additional inpatient, outpatient and community services, building on the expert care delivered at our current facility in Windsor for almost 30 years.”
Dr Cecily Wright, Medical Director, Thames Hospice, said: “Demand for palliative and end-of-life care services is rising nationally and is set to continue for the foreseeable future. We are feeling the impact of this increase and are fortunate that Thames Hospice has the opportunity to develop a facility which will allow us to meet the needs of our local community.”
Thames Hospice has appointed KKE Architects to design the new hospice, specialists in this field.
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DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING APPOINTED
Thames Hospice is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Sarah Bissell. Sarah joins Thames Hospice from Autistica, the UK’s leading autism research charity.
Sarah’s career in fundraising spans 20 years, including roles at the British Red Cross, WWF and Daryl Upsall Consulting. She is also a Trustee for the Institute of Fundraising.
Debbie Raven, Chief Executive at Thames Hospice, said: “We are delighted to have someone of Sarah’s calibre to lead our fundraising and marketing activities. She brings a huge wealth of experience and skills to the role which will be critical as we continue to raise £6 million towards the build of our new state-of-the-art hospice by Bray Lake.
Commenting on her appointment, Sarah Bissell said: “As a local resident I see the tremendous value of Thames Hospice to local families and I am hugely excited to be joining at a time when we need to grow our income and awareness significantly to meet the needs of the community across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.”
Read more: Thames Hospice | Windsor & AscotThe Sunninghill Trust
CLICK HERE for Corona Virus Covid 19 Crisis Update on Local Support by Sunninghill Trust
VACANCY APRIL 2021
The Sunninghill Trust - formerly known as The Sunninghill Fuel Allotment Trust , operates in the Parish of Ascot & Sunninghill. E-Mail: help@thesunninghilltrust.org
Please visit our new website www.thesunninghilltrust.org where you can find all the information you need to to apply for support from the charity.
CORONA VIRUS UPDATE...
The Sunninghill Trust - Supporting local residents in times of need. Covid-19 Coronavirus...
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Anthony Stevens presents a Cheque to the Air Ambulance, from the Locks Ride Scarecrows
The Whirlybird Lottery raises funds for the Thames Valley and Chilterns Air Ambulance . You will receive a membership card with ten separate numbers, for each £1 stake. The computer then chooses winners who could receive up to £1000, every Friday, plus consolation prizes. To find out more, call 01628 511691 or visit www.airambulancetvac.org
Read more: Whirlybird Lottery | Thames Valley & Chilterns Air Ambulance
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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.
Our website is at: www.windsorandascotdriving.org.uk
Read more: Windsor & Ascot Driving for Disabled
Windsor District Chamber of Commerce: If you are a commercial organisation, business, retailer, trader, or professional, in the Windsor District - including WINDSOR, ASCOT, ETON, SUNNINGHILL, SUNNINGDALE, OLD WINDSOR, or VIRGINIA WATER, then why not join the 'WINDSOR DISTRICT CHAMBER of COMMERCE'. For full details visit www.windsor-chamber.co.uk
The objectives of the Chamber are:
To pursue its core activity as a business membership organisation, representing, serving, promoting and protecting the interests of its members throughout the community whether engaged in trade, commerce, industry or the professions.
To provide a common platform for the discussion, exchange and communication of views on all matters affecting members on subjects concerning trade, business and general welfare of the area as a whole.
Read more: Windsor District Chamber of Commerce
The Winkfield Parish Magazine online, edited by Mr. and Mrs. A Hodson, is a very informative website- with information about community events, as well as listings for St.Mary's, St. Peter's and St.Martin's Churches. Visit www.fosmw.com/parishmag
The parish magazine page is hosted by www.fosmw.com which is the website of the ‘Friends of St Mary’s Winkfield’, registered charity 1162342 (FOSMW). ‘Do join the Friends to help preserve our beautiful 700-year-old parish church!’