Historical Warfield will a stroll led by the Bracknell Forest Ranger, on Friday, September 12. Meet at the Priory car park, opposite the Brownlow Hall in Newell Green, Warfield, RG42 6EB

A new Beginners Pilates Course starts on Friday, September 12, 10.30 - 11.30am, with Rebecca Colledge, at the CMI, Church  Road, Sunningdale. Rebecca runs courses on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings at the CMI, as well as on Wednesdays, at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield. Rebecca is a qualified APPI Modified Pilates Class and Matwork Instructor, having trained with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) in London in 2003-4. Rebecca qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1988 and developed her interest in Core stability/Pilates from 1998 as part of her work as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. For more information  visit www.pilatesascot.co.uk

There will be  Tribute to Robbie Williams, at Club One Ascot High Street, on Friday, September 12. Doors open at 9pm; show starts at 10pm and tickets cost £7.50. For full details visit www.cluboneascot.com

The Junior Club at Trax, the North Ascot Youth Club (Mill Ride, North Ascot) starts again after the summer break, on Friday, September 12, 6.30 - 8.30pm.

Adult refreshers, mini tennis and team coaching will return at their usual times on Saturday, September 13, at the Royal Ascot Tennis Club, Station Hill. Ascot.  Steve and Greg will be pleased to see you all then. For full details of Club activities, visit www.royalascottennis.com

 

Cycle Run or Walk (CROW) in aid of participants' churches and the Berkshire Churches Trust, will be on Saturday, September 13, 10am to 6pm. Travel between as many churches as you can, in the time. Refreshments provided!

The Bracknell Branch of the National Childbirth Trust is holding a Nearly New Sale, offering toys, clothing and equipment, on Saturday, September 13, 2.15 - 3.30pm (2pm for NCT members) at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, . Entry will cost £1. To register as a seller, or volunteer to help, contact Rebecca at 0870 423 9251 or nearlynewsale@bracknell-nct.org.uk

 

As part of the Heritage Open Days, at Lily Hill Park, on Saturday, September 13, there will be a Rural Craft and Folk Day, 11am - 4pm. It will involve entertainment and demonstrations, including Morris Dancing, birds of prey, the Ancient Tree Hunt and Circus performers. Meet at Lily Hill Park , RG12 2RX.  There will also be an historical Tour of the Grounds at 4.30pm and a Tour of the House, at 5.30pm. Booking is required for the tours. Call 01344 354124.

There will be a car boot sale in Ascot Wood, on September 14. Contact Lizzie on 07931 539 282 or lizzie@greatcarboots.co.uk Visit www.greatcarboots.co.uk/ascot.htm

Windsor Festival runs from September 14 - 28. Visit www.windsorfestival.com

Joel's Place is holding a Back to School Fete at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, RG42 7PA, 2 - 4.30pm on Sunday, September 14. Attractions will include a bouncy castle, face painting, bric a brac, Basil and Crew Animals, local beer and Pimms, treasure hunts and much more. For more information call 07900 657 094.

There will be another Concert for Charity at Holy Trinity Church, Church Road, Sunningdale, at 6.30pm on Sunday, September 14, featuring Oxford Spezzati, Soloists and orchestra. The programme will include Bach's Magnificat and Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music.Admission costs £5 for adults; freefor under 16s. To see the full programme of forthcoming concerts, visit www.concertsinsunningdale.co.uk

Consultation begins on the Royal Borough's Waste and Mineral Plan (see Community Page) for full details. The consultation runs until October 27. Copies of the documents are available to view in the borough’s main libraries and in the customer service centre, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, or on the Berkshire Joint Strategic Planning Unit website www.berks-jspu.gov.uk

Former Royal Ballet dancer Elizabeth Redick invites anyone who loves dance, newcomers and experienced dancers alike, to enrol at Sunningdale’s newest ballet school, udance. Mrs Redick teaches ballet classes while jazz/hip hop classes are taught by Pineapple and Danceworks teacher, Denzil Bailey. Classes commence on September 15. Contact 01276 475 490 or udance@btinternet.com  for more details.

Elvis by Sal, the tribute to Elvis will be at Rajvoog, Sunninghill High Street on September 16. Visit www.sallikeelvis.co.uk

 

The Bracknell and District Historical Society (which has many Ascot members) will meet on  Thursday, September 18, at 7.45 for 8pm, at the Braybrooke Hall, Makepiece Road, Priestwood, Bracknell , for a talk on Lights, Camera, Action - Whoops! by Mr Ian Dow. Subscriptions cost only £10 per year (visitors - £2 per visit). Just go along or call 01344 625700.

After 2 successful runs, Why Weight? starts again on the 18^th September.  It will be running for 12 weeks, finishing on the 4^th December, and so those in attendance will be fully briefed and ready of the onslaught of the extra eating that Christmas tends to bring. Classes are held at the Ascot Natural Health Centre on Thursday evenings, 7- 8.45pm and include an optional weigh-in, quizzes, a talk, tastings and a question and answer session. The weigh-in is private, and isn’t shared with anyone else in the class, unless you want to, and you get so much more than your weight from the scales. It includes your fat percentage, your muscle and bone mass, your hydration levels and your metabolic age. The talks are stand alone, but you benefit so much more by attending as many as possible.  The 12 weeks will include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, calories, understanding food packets, vitamins, minerals, fruit and vegetables, detoxification, hydration, food diaries and alcohol. The cost is £8 per session, and if you book for all 12 sessions, you get these at excellent value of £60.  For further information email Helenlynan@aol.com or call 01344 873934.

Tea will be served in St.Martins Church Hall, Church Road, Chavey Down, from 2.45 - 5pm on Friday, September 19,  part of a national, simutaneous afternoon tea, in aid of Christian Aid in Africa. All welcome.

Tickets are on sale for the Tribute to the Bee Gees at Club One, Ascot High Street, on Friday September 19. Doors open at 9pm; show starts at 10pm and tickets cost £7.50. For full details visit www.cluboneascot.com

 

 

 

Sunningdale Area Carnival              Saturday, September 20 2008 The Recreation Ground, Broomhall Lane, Sunningdale Gates open to the public at 11am  Countdown to the end of summer – 3 weeks to go!!!  Officially, Autumn begins on the 21st September - but don’t let your summer end on a low note – come to the Sunningdale Area Carnival on Saturday 20th September 2008.  The long-awaited Carnival (postponed from May) will be the most exciting ever! There will be a hint of the “Wild West” this year in the parade, across the field and in a few of the activities. We also have a Saloon for your liquid refreshments – beer & Pimms - and Smokey Sue’s for some Wild West food.    The Carnival starts as ever with the Parade which leaves Car Park 3 at Ascot at about 11am – picking up at St Michaels School in Sunninghill and Kings Corner on the way – and arriving at The Broomhall Recreation Ground at approx 12 noon. Prospective participants – walkers welcome from the pick-up points – please contact Kay on 01344 620676.  Do join in if you can – if not, then please come and support the parade participants with all your loose change!!  At the Carnival there will be a host of activities for those with lots of energy –          see how long you can ride the Bucking Bronco; -          keep in step with the caller on the line dancing; -          learn traditional maypole dancing; -          see who can ‘bung-a-boot’ the furthest; -          bounce down the giant slide; -          wend your way through the assault course; or -          run your dog round the obstacle course.  If you fancy something less frenzied –  -          welcome the arrival of the Parade; -          enjoy the dogs herding sheep and geese; -          pan for ‘gold’; -          have a giggle with the children’s entertainer; -          pick a winner in the ferret racing; -          watch the little ones on the Victorian Carousel; -          ride the miniature railway;  and of course don’t forget to: -          buy lots of goodies to support all the charities running stalls and from the farmer’s market.  Our Master of Ceremonies will be keeping everyone informed about the activities taking place during the afternoon – and listen carefully for the ‘spot prizes’ he will announce throughout the afternoon.  The Carnival will close – as always – with the ‘Coyote Round-Up’. Come and cheer on the dogs both large and small, mongrel and pedigree as they vie for the new title of ‘Carnival Champ’ – to be awarded to the most colourful canine character of the Carnival! It promises to be a great way to see the summer out – so do come and support one of the best local events of the year!! www.sunningdaleareacarnival.co.uk

 

E mail: Gill and Tony Love at theloves100@hotmail.com

The Sunningdale Art Society will enjoy a visit to the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, on Saturday, September 20 . For more information  contact sujo@waitrose.com

The Winkfield Parish Harvest Supper will be at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, on Saturday, September 20, 6 - 10pm and will cost £6. Admission by ticket only (first come first served. Contact the Winkfield St.Mary's Guild.

Holy Trinty Church is holding a Summer Street Party in Church Road, Sunningdale, from 1pm on Sunday September 21. Take your friends for an afternoon of good food, fun and games.

The Royal Ascot Tennis Club will hold an Autumn Handicapped Tournament on Sunday, September 21 at 10.30am, at the Club off Station Hill, Ascot. The sign-up sheet is on the notice board.  For information about the Club, visit www.royalascottennis.com

The FASBAT Musical Song Group Singing classes  starts a course for the 8+ class at the Cordes Hall, Sunninghill High Street, 4.30 - 5.30pm on Monday, September 22. The adult group starts on Wednesday, September 24, 8 - 9.30pm. Call 07710 494632. Visit www.fasbat.com

The Cranbourne Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) will hold its AGM on Tuesday, September 23 at 8pm, at St.Peter's Church Hall, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne.

A new Bookstart Rhymetimes is being launched at Ascot Durning Library on Wednesday 24th September at 2.15pm. This fun 30 minute session is for under 3's and features rhymes and songs to share with babies from birth onwards.  You will also be able to pick up your free Bookstart pack and talk to our children’s specialist about reading books with your child. These sessions are free and will be held every 4 weeks,  there is no need to book, just turn up and join in the fun.Call Ascot Durning Library on 01344 630140 or go to www.rbwm.gov.uk for more details."

Pre-Teens? Not quite there yet? Those difficult years between 9 and 13 can be a real challenge. Too young to do lots of things and too old to be a little one. Come along and explore how to balance young people’s independence and parental control. Thursday 25^th September, at Winkfield St Mary’s Primary School 7.30-9.30 pm.

Sebastians Action Trust, the Ascot-based charity, will hold a Golf Day at Mill Ride Golf Club, Mill Ride, North Ascot, on Friday, September 26. After bacon butties and 18 holes of golf, there will be a two course meal and auction to round off the day. Entry costs £65 per person. Call 01344 622500.

It's the Ascot Racecourse Beer Festival on Saturday, September 26 -28. Visit www.ascot.co.uk

The Chobham Festival 2008, featuring jazz evenings, candlelit piano recitals, Morris Dancing, concerts, school prom and festival cafe, will take place from  September 27 October 5. For full details visit www.festival.chobham.org or call 01276 858552.

Enjoy the Fruits of the Forest, at Lily Hill Park on Saturday, September 27, 11am - 12 noon. Explore what nature has to offer in the park in the Autumn. Meet in the North Car Park, off Lily Hill Road, RG12 2RX. No booking  required. Call 01344  3544441 or rangers@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

OCTOBER

The Really Good Deal Fashion Sale will be back, at Ascot Racecourse on Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4. The ticket hotline is 01634 226203 or visit www.ukgrandsales.co.uk

A Baby Massage course starts on Friday October  3,from 10.30am - 11.30am at the Jubilee Recreation Ground pavilion, off Goaters Road, off Fernbank Road, North Ascot. It is free to parents in the community who want to learn and runs for six weeks. For more information contact The Maples Children’s Centre on 01344 317028.

The Cranbourne Amateur Dramatic Society will meet for a Pub Night at the new venue of the Fifield Inn, Fifield Village, 8pm on Friday, October 3

There will be a Charity Bridge Evening, in aid of the Ascot and District Day Centre, at the Centre, in Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, on Friday, October 3, 7.30 - 10.30pm (doors open at 7pm). See below.

 

On Wednesday 8^th October , the Ascot Horticultural Society will turn to a subject well known to ‘make glad the heart of man’ as occasional ‘sommelier’, John Paulding, presents his researches on ‘Vines to Wine’, at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot., at 7.45pm. New members welcome. 

The Heart and Soul group will meet at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale, at 7.30 for 8pm on Thursday, October 9, for a talk entitled 'Is there anybody there? with Dennis Jones. Dennis is a Minister of the Spritualists National Union and will be talking to us about his experiences with the etheric realms. Heart and Soul is a place to meet with like-minded people to listen to a diverse array of speakers and learn about new and inspirational subjects that help us grow and develop. They meet one Thursday a month and you would be very welcome to join us.  The evening costs £6.00 and this includes refreshments.  Contact: Linda Storey e-mail linda@thestoreyline.com or Lyn Ross e-mail lyn.ross@tiscali.co.uk

Make a date in your diary for the Royal Ascot Tennis Club  (Station Hill, Ascot) is holding an Adult/Junior tennis tournament on the provisional date of Sunday, October 5. The format will be the same as the mixed handicapped tournament.

October 11th 2008: Ascot and District NCT present an Autumn Charity Ball at the Berystede Hotel, Ascot, from 7pm till late. The evening starts with a welcome drink, followed by a 3 course meal with a glass of wine, then coffee and dancing. Tickets £55 per person or group bookings of 10 at £50 per person. For tickets contact Yvette on 07920 114452.

The Sunninghill Comrades Club in Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, is holding a Skittles Evening on October 11. New members and guests welcome.

On  October 13 Ascot Heath Library in Fernbank Road, will hold a Storytime with craft making - Topic 'Paddington Bear', 2 - 2.45pm. Anyone aged five and under and their carers welcome.

Derek Trinder from the Family History
Society will be at Ascot Heath Library in Fernbank Road, North Ascot, to talk about how to start your family history, on October 15,  10.30am.  Tickets available from Ascot Heath Library.  £2 each.
 

The Bracknell and District Historical Society (which has many Ascot members) will meet on  Thursday, October 16, at 7.45 for 8pm, at the Braybrooke Hall, Makepiece Road, Priestwood, Bracknell , for a talk on Royal Mistresses by Mrs R Hunter. Subscriptions cost only £10 per year (visitors - £2 per visit). Just go along or call 01344 625700.
 
 

The Blood Transfusion Service will be at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale, on Sunday, October 19. Blood doning sessions will run from, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2 -4.30pm. Visit www.blood.co.uk

Ascot  area Chairman: 01344 620080 Bracknell Forest Margaret.weber@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk RBWM Jeffrey.pick@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk

The next Neighbourhood Watch  meeting will be on October 22 , 7.30pm at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot.  The post of Secretary is still vacant. Anyone interested is asked to contact the organisers as soon as possible.

As part of the Northern Parishes Arts Week, Rosemary Harris, the poet, will be at Ascot Heath Library, Fernbank Road, North Ascot, to perform for the children (Suitable for 6 - 11 yr olds) on  October 29, 3.30 - 4.5 pm . Entry by ticket only, available from Ascot Heath
Library.
 

There will be a Fantastic Fungi Foray at Lily Hill Park on Thursday, October 30, 2- 4pm, with an expert from the Thames Valley Fungus Group. The cost is £2 per person. Meet in the North Car Park, off Lily Hill Road, RG12 2RX. Booking is required. Call 01344  354124

The Royal Ascot Tennis Club ( off Station Hill, Ascot) will hold its AGM on October 30 at 7.30pm. For full details of what the Club has to offer, visit www.royalascottennis.com

NOVEMBER

Holy Trinity Church has as its theme for the month, The Elderly in our Community and will dedicate the collection at the Sunday November 2 service, to the Ascot Day Centre, in Sunninghill. There will also be short talks by a Day Centre member and committee member at the service.

The Sunningdale and Ascot Camera Club  will meet on Thursday, November 6 for a trophy competition with the theme, 'Portrait', at the Club's base, at Imperial College, Silwood Road, Buckhurst Road, where there are full dark room facilities. For full details visit www.ascotcamera.com

All welcome at a concert in Holy Trinity Church, Church Road, Sunningdale, at 6.30pm on Sunday, November 9. Admission will be by programme, on the door, priced £5 for adults  (including a glass of wine) and free for children. Proceeds will go to the Ascot Day Centre for the elderly.

Sebastians Action Trust, the Ascot-based charity, will hold a Craft Fair at Hall Grove School ( off the A 30, opposite Longacres) on Saturday, November 8 ( date to be confirmed) .  Call 01344 622500.

The Ascot Horticultural Society AGM will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 7.45 for 8pm at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot. A selection of wines will complement the meeting. New members are welcome (annual subscription - only £10). To find out more, contact Peter Cleare on 01344 622086.

The Bracknell and District Historical Society (which has many Ascot members) will meet on  Thursday, November 20, at 7.45 for 8pm, at the Braybrooke Hall, Makepiece Road, Priestwood, Bracknell , for a talk on  The History of the Licensed Trade - Pubs in Local History, by Mr Nick Pollard. Subscriptions cost only £10 per year (visitors - £2 per visit). Just go along or call 01344 625700.

Sebastians Action Trust, the Ascot-based charity, will hold a Charity Ball at the Wentworth Club, on Saturday, November 22, featuring top class entertainmnet and food. Tickets cost £95. Book early to avoid disappointment. Call 01344 622500.

The Blood Transfusion Service will be at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale, on Sunday, November 23. Blood doning sessions will run from, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2 -4.30pm. Visit www.blood.co.uk

The Sunningdale Christmas Lights Celebration, organised by the Parish Council, will be on Friday, November 28.

DECEMBER 

The Sunningdale and Ascot Camera Club  will meet on Thursday, December 4, for the Club AGM and Best Photograph 2008 competition, at the Club's base, at Imperial College, Silwood Road, Buckhurst Road, where there are full dark room facilities. For full details visit www.ascotcamera.com

The Maples Children’s Centre will be holding a Children’s Centre day on Thursday 4^th December at Ascot Jubilee Recreation Ground pavilion, off Goaters Road, off Fernbank Road, North Ascot. For more information, please call 01344 317028.

Heart and Soul will hold a Christmas Fair at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale, on Thursday December 4. Come and see some beautiful gifts to buy, have a glass of mulled wine and share some real Christmas spirit.   Entry is free. Heart and Soul meets  one Thursday a month and new members are welcome. Contact: Linda Storey e-mail linda@thestoreyline.com or Lyn Ross e-mail lyn.ross@tiscali.co.uk

 Voices and Bells at Christmas will be at Winkfield St.Mary's Church, Maidens Green, on  Saturday, December 6 at 7.30pm. This year, the choir, Forest Voices will be singing carols and leading the audience.

The Ascot Horticultural Society will enjoy a Christmas Show and Social Evening on Wednesday, December 10, at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot. New members are welcome (annual subscription - only £10). To find out more, contact Peter Cleare on 01344 622086.

There will be a Christmas Woodland Forage, at Lily Hill Park, on Saturday, December 13, 11am - 12 noon. Escape the High Street madness and collect festive foliage to decorate your home. Take collection bag and secateursMeet in the North Car Park, off Lily Hill Road, RG12 2RX. No booking required. Call 01344  3544441 or rangers@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

The Blood Transfusion Service will be at Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale, on Sunday, December 14. Blood doning sessions will run from, 9.30am - 12.30pm and 2 - 4.30pm. Visit www.blood.co.uk

The Bracknell and District Historical Society (which has many Ascot members) will meet on  Thursday, December 18, at 7.45 for 8pm, at the Braybrooke Hall, Makepiece Road, Priestwood, Bracknell , for a Christmas Party. Subscriptions cost only £10 per year (visitors - £2 per visit). Just go along or call 01344 625700.