Next Open Morning:   Saturday 4th November 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m   Visit:  www.papplewick.org.uk 

Papplewick’s musicians were out in force with their Director of Music Rob Parton for a Prep Schools’ Orchestral Day at Wellington College on Thursday, 12^th October.

90 children from nine different schools attended the event, which included full orchestra performances, sectional events and a workshop.  Nine Papplewick boys from Years 6-8 were in attendance, comprising two oboe players: Julian and Daniel Gudgeon; four violinists: George Baldwin, Matthew Lin, Moses and Marcus Ball; and two cellists: David Lui and Louis Parry-George. Joshua Kim played the clarinet. They all hold exceptional grades, up to Grade 8 in their chosen instruments.

Headmaster Tom Bunbury said: “Rob Parton, our Music Director, who is Classic FM’s ‘Primary School Teacher of the Year’ for 2017, has brought a new impetus to the Music Department at Papplewick and we’re looking forward to some thrilling performances from his talented pupils.”

PHOTO : A family enjoys the multi-coloured foam at Thames Hospice’s Bubble Rush. PHOTO: Marc Waldron

More than 900 people burst through multi-coloured bubbles to fundraise for Thames Hospice on Sunday (10 September).

The 5k fun run with a difference saw Bubble Stations pop up around Windsor Racecourse, as crowds ran or walked through clouds of coloured foam to raise thousands for the palliative and 
end-of-life care charity.

Michelle, from Heart FM’s Breakfast Show, got participants ready to race, before The Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Councillor John Lenton, and the charity’s Chief Executive, Debbie Raven, started the run.

 Next Open Morning:   Saturday 4th November 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m   Visit:  www.papplewick.org.uk 

Parents Reveal Secrets of European Languages ! | On Tuesday, 26^th September, boys and staff at Papplewick School, Ascot, celebrated European Day of Languages with workshops led by parents.

In a Turkish workshop led by Mr Onur Takmak, Year 8 boys were introduced to ten interesting facts about the Turkish culture. These included the origin of the language, which is Latin-based; the fabled city of Troy being located in Turkey; and the country expanding between Europe and Asia. The boys also found out that each Turkish name has a meaning: for example Ruzgar means Wind while Deniz means Sea. 

ASPH Introduces New Virtual Fracture Clinic  | Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced an innovative new Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) in a bid to reduce outpatient appointments.

The new clinic which comprises a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Virtual Fracture Clinic Nurse and Administrative Support will significantly help cut the number of times patients have to attend a traditional fracture clinic. 

Under the new approach, hospital patients with acute injuries will initially be seen in A&E and advised they will be assessed in the Virtual Fracture Clinic within a couple of days. Each case is then assessed by a ‘Consultant of the Week’ and the patient’s care pathway is developed from there. 

Christmas Trees and firewood to keep spirits and houses warm this winter -This Christmas look no further than Windsor Great Park for your festive needs. To warm your houses and spirits this winter, you can take home a mixture of firewood and kindling available for order as well as Christmas trees from the heart of the Royal Forest in Windsor Great Park.

On sale from the 25th November through to the 23rd December 2017, Christmas Trees, wreaths, fresh boughs of holly and mistletoe as well as a wide selection of decorations can be purchased from the Windsor Forest Depot. With helpful advice from the on-hand foresters who grow the trees, shoppers can choose from traditional Norway Spruce or non-drop Nordmann Fir trees, ranging in height from 3 feet to 25 feet. All trees on sale are freshly cut and certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC©) with the majority grown on the Windsor Estate.

The Lexicon BRACKNELL , which opened on September 7th, 2017 for a four-day celebration, following the £240 million regeneration, is delighted to announce that Skechers and Whittard of Chelsea are the latest retailers to sign-up for the town centre.

Award winning lifestyle and performance footwear favourite Skechers, will open on Braccan Walk between Beauty Base and Office in the coming months. 

Headquartered in California, USA, Skechers has stores in more than 160 countries and territories across the globe. The brand is renowned for its ranges of stylish lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, and its performance division for athletes and sports enthusiasts.

Hot beverage specialist Whittard of Chelsea will open by the end of March on The Avenue between Carluccio’s and The Body Shop.

Established in the 19^th century, the first Whittard of Chelsea store was opened by London merchant Walter Whittard in 1886, where he sold teas from around the world to eager London customers.  Today, the retailer offers a fabulous collection of teas, coffees, hot chocolates, tableware, gifts and equipment and in-store tasting.

Simon Russian, development manager for Legal & General on behalf of Bracknell Regeneration Partnership, says:  “Both these retailers add something that little bit different to our retail mix.  We have been delighted with the tremendous support for the new town centre, with footfall numbers exceeding our expectations, with 5.8 million visits by the end of December.  Thank you for supporting and we hope enjoying the new town centre.”

Cllr Marc Brunel-Walker, executive member for economic development and regeneration, says:  “It’s great news that Skechers and Whittard of Chelsea are joining the list of retailers at The Lexicon – they will complement the existing shops that so many people are already enjoying, as can be seen from the recent footfall figures.”