GMB TO UNDERTAKE CONSULTATIVE BALLOT OF MEMBERS AT FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST IN ATTEMPT TO HALT TRUST PLANS TO PRIVATISE NON CLINICAL SERVICES
"Our members joined the NHS to carry out a public service role, not to assist some profit making organisation says GMB Southern
GMB are to undertake a Consultative Ballot of members at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) with the aim of halting trust plans to privatise non clinical services at Frimley Park, Heatherwood and Wexham Park hospitals.
GMB announced on August 8th that they will be writing to Chief Exec Neil Dardis and Privatisation Lead Director of Human Resources and Corporate Services Janet King, who is purported to be the first Chief Exec of the WOS to inform them that GMB are to carry out a consultative ballot to gauge the views of non-clinical staff over the possibility of taking Industrial action to protect their future within the NHS.
GMB’s campaign to halt the creation by FHFT of a stand-alone wholly owned subsidiary as a means to the privatisation, of around 1000 housekeeping and cleaning services, porters, security, and catering amongst others, across the Trust’s three hospital sites has seen growing opposition to the only for profit proposal as concerned staff have contacted the union and their on-site workplace reps on a daily basis seeking advice and support over the stressful uncertainty over their future.
The consultative ballot which will open on August 14th, will afford GMB members at Frimley, Wexham and Heatherwood hospitals the opportunity to have their say on the potential of taking direct action in defence of their jobs and to remain solely within the NHS.

Oakman Inns is pleased to announce that their flagship venue, The Royal Foresters in Ascot, which re-opened last year following a £multimillion redesign, has been nominated for The AJ Retrofit 2019 awards in the Hospitality, Retail and Leisure sector.

These prestigious Architects’ Journal awards are a celebration of the design, engineering and construction excellence that prolongs and improves the life of the built environment. They are judged by some of architecture’s most creative and talented leaders and innovators and will be announced at a ceremony at The Brewery London on 11 September 2019.

The nomination was submitted by Gollifer Langston Architects whose design, on behalf of Oakman Inns & Restaurants, delivered a first class, and instantly popular, venue serving a wide, local community. Features include a contemporary, 160-cover restaurant with an open theatre-style kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven juxtaposed with a refurbished, traditional bar area with open fires and cosy seating. In addition, there is a flexible function room, newly landscaped terrace and gardens plus a hotel wing with 24 luxury bedrooms constructed with cross-laminated timber and parking for in excess of 90 cars with electric charging points.

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Pictured Above| Outdoor Cinema | July 2019 | Photography by Denise Ellison

   Hundreds of local residents enjoyed the OUTDOOR Cordes Hall Cinema on Saturday13th July 2019. This superb community event , organised by the team which brings us the monthly Cordes Hall Cinema, was held in the field behind the St. Michael's Church,  Sunninghill.  Prosecco corks popped and the crowd picnicked until dusk fell and Bohemian Rhapsody began - a truly great film which had the audience singing along. It was a magical setting, with the almost- full moon as background. The atmosphere was such, it felt like being part of the Live Aid crowd at Wembley in 1985! The sharper-eyed members of the audience will also have noticed the International Space Station passing overhead . Truly an evening with something for everyone and  a significant sum of money will have been raised to continue the excellent renovations at the much-loved Cordes Hall!

The Cordes Hall Cinema will be back next summer but, meanwhile the next Cordes Hall Cinema will be on September 7th. CLICK HERE

Sunninghill & Ascot Parish Council   By Election in the Ascot Ward has resulted in the election of Barbara Hilton.

WEBSITE  E-mail: malcolmbrown605@gmail.com 

Ascot Brass a 30 piece concert Brass Band, who are now in their 14th successful year. It is a registered charity and perform many concerts for good causes. However, the band members have agreed it is time to be putting on their own concerts, with selected soloists, and excellent choirs, and so  are exploring the best method of seeking a single sponsor or a number of sponsors. Naturally, maximum exposure would be in evidence at each concert.

Any individuals, or companies that enjoy the sound of a good brass band, and can help  with this objective, please email malcolmbrown605@gmail.com   to discuss its potential.

Malcolm Brown,  Sponsorship Manager, Ascot Brass

 Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council's Party in the Park, held in Victory Field (marking the Field's 100th anniversary), on Sunday July 7th, looked like our answer to Glasto and THE Party in the Park. The occasion offered, sunshine,  the superb 'Groove Republic' on stage, Scout burgers, Guides Cakes, skateboarding, children's entertainments, ice cream, beer tent and best of all, the Ascot & Sunnings community having a great, family day out together. See the fun, below:

Groove Republic Live on the Rectangle Stage Entertain the Crowd

Above: Ticket's on Sale for Saturday 13th Outdoor Cinema

The Cordes Hall Committee was also present, promoting the forthcoming Open Air Cinema in Sunninghill (Bohemian Rhapsody on July 13^th).