The Ascot Art Group, which meets on Tuesday evenings at the North Ascot Community Centre in Fernbank Road, North Ascot, has a few vacancies. All skill levels are welcome. To find out more, contact Terry Earthy on 01344  883950.

Amanda's Art Classes for Children in North Ascot, after school for small groups of children aged 5 - 12, bookable termly.  A different project is set each week - drawing, painting, collage and mess, that is fun, creative and instructive.  To find out more e-mail: mandymooh@tiscali.co.uk or call 01344 885086 or 0796 882 4560.

'Have Your Ever Wanted to Paint - but  thought that you couldn't?' Amanda runs Adult Classes that take you from the basics of drawing to painting and introduce you to a variety of materials including ink, charcoal, acrylic and watercolour.  The course also includes regular slide shows to learn about the Great Old Masters. To find out more e-mail: mandymooh@tiscali.co.uk or call 01344 885086 or 0796 882 4560.

Discover and develop the artist within at the new Rendezvous Renoirs, creative painting course, on Thursdays from 10.30am -1pm, at the Coronation Memorial Institute in Church Road. Tutor, Aurora Spain, will guide you through colour, materials, design techniques, composition, balance and much more. There will also be a class outing. Fees are £140 per ten week term.  There is also an opportunity to join one of Aurora's painting holidays at a lovely venue in Catalonia (no experience necessary). For more information, call 07710 349804 or click here for  more info or a booking form.

The Sunningdale Art Society meets at 7.45pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Elvian Suite at the Licensed Victuallers School, London Road.  Members enjoy demonstrations by very interesting artists, workshops and outings. Annual membership costs £15, visitors are welcome (£3 per evening). Exhibitions are held Spring and Autumn. For more information, contact Chairman, Bob Montgomery, on 01784 454514.

Art Junction  runs at the Charlotte Pratt Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield.  There is currently a waiting list for  after -school sessions at Sunningdale. (After school sessions are also held in Marlow and Maidenhead).

The Holy Trinity Sunday Club meets at the CMI, Church Road, Sunningdale, 10.45 - 12 noon, each Sunday, except the first in the month. On the first Sunday, the re is Sunday Breakfast at Rendezvous ( 10 - 10.45am).To  find out more about these two events, call 01344 621886.

(Mary Knight reads the Morning Office at St. Martin's Church (Church Road, Chavey Down, Winkfield), each Tuesday, at 9.15am. Each Wednesday, Ian James will read  the Morning office on Wednesdays at 9.15am.

Winkfield Row Methodist Church, small and tucked in a row of houses opposite Lambrook Haileybury School, was opened as long ago as 1854, but has been thoroughly refurbished in recent years and provides a comfortable environment for traditional worship on Sundays at 10.30 am.  Its small but very friendly congregation offers a warm welcome to all.The popular annual Winkfield Row May Day Fair started as their brainchild.   Contact Daphne Norgate on 01276 476141.

Community Bible Study International UK is a non-denominational independent Christian ministry dedicated to providing accessible, in-depth Bible study in a supportive group setting which is open to everyone, men and women of all ages. It provides a simple four step approach to studying God’s word.

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The class meets on Wednesday morning at 9.15am till 11.30am at Ascot Baptist Church, King Edwards Road, North Ascot. For further information contact Debra 01344 884612 or email: ascot@communitybiblestudy.co.uk

St. Mary's Church choir practice is every Thursday, 7pm. Call 01344 882918

Sunningdale Baptist Church holds services at 10.30am each week. Evening services are at  7pm except the 3rd Sunday in the month, when there is a united service at Holy Trinity Church. 

Sunningdale Baptist Church  has a Baby & Toddler group which meets on Tuesdays, 10 - 11.30am.  Contact Emma on 01344 291494.  

The Ascot Baptist Church runs CAOS (Come Alive on Saturdays) on the first Saturday of the month, for 7 - 12 year olds, offering awesome games, craft activities and 'bible bits', on Saturday mornings, at the Church on the corner of King Edwards and New Roads, North Ascot. For more information visit www.ascotbaptistchurch.org  

The Ascot Baptist Church meets for Worship on Sunday mornings, at their premises in New Road, North Ascot, starting at 10.30 am. There is a creche, children's groups and youth group, which meet for part of the meeting time. For details of this, prayer meetings and many other activities visit www.ascotbaptistchurch.org  

All Saints Church runs services at the church in London Road and in the Chapel of St.Mary and St.John at King Edward's Hall, King Edward's Road, North Ascot. For a list of service times visit www.all-saints-ascot.org  

Supersaints, part of All Saints Church, is for School Years 4 -7, on Sunday evenings, 6 - 7.30pm at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot. www.all-saints-ascot.org

Holy Trinity Church, Sunningdale, has Holy Communion at 8am every Sunday morning. For more information about the services, evensong and musical events, contact Reverend David Uffindell on 01344 620061 or e-mail david@htpcsunn.freeserve.co.uk  Visit http://www.holytrinitysunningdale.co.uk/

The Sacred Heart Catholic Church can be contacted at Verona Fathers, London Road, Sunningdale, SL5 0JY. Contact: 01344 621238.

DANCE

EXERCISE

Get Fit, Have Fun, Make Friends!  The Fitness League (formerly The Women’s League of Health & Beauty) is moving to the Charlotte Pratt Memorial Hall, Chavey Down Road, on Tuesday afternoons from  November 4, 2 - 3pm and classes are for women of all ages and levels of fitness. If you enjoy low-impact exercise to music and want to improve your posture, strength, stamina and flexibility in a fun and friendly environment, why not come along to a free trial class – you’ll get a very warm welcome!  Just wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel for floor work. To find out more call 01344 882401

Beginners Pilates Course is on Fridays,  11.30am - 12.30pm, 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

A new ,  beginners class in Pilates, starts at All Souls Church Hall, Church Road, South Ascot, runs on Wednesdays, 1 - 2pm.  First session free! Contact jennyrosaleenepilates@hotmail.com or 07921 668728

Hips Bums and Tums with Sam, is at Charters Leisure Centre, Charters Road, on Mondays  7- 8pm. For more information call 01344 628686.

Ascot Blues Softball Club has two teams playing in the Windsor & Maidenhead League on weekday evenings. The home ground is Locks Ride Playing Fields, Forest Road, North Ascot. Training is held there every Monday evening from 6.30 to 8pm. New members are very welcome, both men and women aged 16+. There are  have experienced players and novices, so all can play. Equipment and coaching are provided. Just turn up, or to find out more see www.ascotblues.com

There is a new Circuit Training class - Turn up, Tone up, Get fit, a dynamic 60-minute workout for men and women, suitable for all levels of fitness, great music, great fun, with Charles Walker, Level 2 Circuits/Exercise to music instructor, at the North Ascot Community Centre, Fernbank Road, Fernbank Road, North Ascot, Sl5 6LA, on Thursdays, 7-8pm. Sessions cost £4, pay as you go. Call 01344 625010 or email: charles.walker14@virgin.net

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Keys for the tennis courts in the Victory Fields, Sunninghill,  are now available at the Costcutter in Sunninghill High Street, during opening hours. A £5 deposit is payable, to use the courts as often as desired. The courts are currently being resurfaced. Watch this space for completion date.

The Bodyzone gym at Charters Leisure Centre, is poised to launch some new fitness initiatives. There are four types of preset fitness regimes (Lower body strength training, Upper body strength training , Weight loss and toning and Endurance training). Also, as part of the Royal borough’s S.H.I.N.E. scheme, cholesterol and glucose testing is now available, for anyone to book. For costs, and other information, call 01344 628686 or e-mail:Greg.lunn@rbwm.gov.uk  

Christine Jackman runs Pilates classes at Sunningdale Village Hall on Wednesday mornings. Call 01784 430641.

The Heart Rehabilitation Organisation of Berkshire (THROB) holds Cardiac Exercise Classes for those recovering from heart problems or similar medical conditions,  at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.  For details, contact Kevin Johnson  on 07876 586445 or 07870267979.   Visit www.throbrehab.org.uk

Exercisers working at all levels of fitness will be welcome to join Hazel's  St Francis classes, which run at the hall in Church Road, South Ascot on Tuesdays, from 10.30 -11.30am. Sessions cost £3.20 per week. 

Improve your fitness at the new Shape Up and Have Fun  Complete Body Workout (combining exercise and dance), at Cheapside Village Hall, Cheapside Road, on Wednesdays, 7.30 -8.30pm. Call Jackie on 0787 981 3873 or just go along.

There will be a Tai Chi/Qigong class at the South Ascot Church Hal, Church Road, SL5 9DP, on Tuesdays, 10.30 -11.30am, with Alison Allison, who has six years' teaching experience and is also a trained nurse, craniosacral therapist and is studying acupuncture. The class costs £6 (£3 concession for senior citizens, students and people on a low income) For more information  call 01344 893339 or visit www.uktqf.co.uk

Aerobics classes, for beginners, intermediates and advanced exercisers, run at the North Ascot Community Centre, Fernbank Road, North Ascot, on Mondays (8-9pm) and Wednesdays (7.30 -8.30pm). RSA/NVQ qualified teacher. Call Tricia on 01344 884034.

New Vitality Rehab keep fit classes, for people who have, or are trying to prevent, health problems such as cardiovascular, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, have just started in the studio at Charters Leisure Centre, Sunningdale, on Mondays  from 4.30 –5.30pm. The classes are taken by physiologist, Kevin Johnson and Sarah Robinson. Both are BACR qualified. The  Ascot Round Table has donated a cheque for £1,250, to support the new classes.  Kevin and Sarah also run a class at Carnation Hall on Saturday mornings, from 8-9am. For more information, call 07876 586445 or 07870267979. (Click here for photos).

Get fit with Boxercise, at the Martins Heron and Forest Park Community Centre (by Tesco), on Wednesdays from 8-9pm (£6). It offers a fantastic, boxing-themed workout, using real boxing equipment. Also on Wednesday evenings, at the same Centre, Hips, Bums and Tums (£5), from 7-8pm. Beginners are welcome. For details, call Karen on 0771 7748 927.

Initial Sports fun netball, drop in sessions are at 9.30am on Saturday mornings at Ascot Heath Junior School, will continue to meet through the summer . Everyone is welcome, from people returning to netball, to current players.  All you need is a pair of trainers, comfortable clothing and a drink. You are welcome to watch or do a taster session.The sessions include warm ups, fun practice skills,and always a match. Its a great workout. For more information call Niki on 01344 885014.  

The complete body workout, runs at Cheapside Village Hall, on Wednesdays from 7.30 –8.30pm. The classes combine exercise and dance and are suitable for all. Shape up and have fun with a fully Keep Fit Association-qualified teacher! To find out more call Jackie on 07879 813873.

New UKtaijiqigong classes, with Alison Allison, start the North Ascot Community Centre , Fernbank Road run on Thursdays 8-9pm.  To find out more, e-mail: ali_allison@msn.com

You can increase cardio vascular fitness, decrease stress and improve general fitness, with Nordic Fitness Walking, which leaves the Blacknest Gate, Windsor Great Park, on Thursdays, meeting at 9.30pm. The fee is £6 per session. To find out more, call Viv on 07816 092004. 

The Ascot Karate Club meets at King Edward's Hall, North Ascot (SL5 8PD). Tomiko Mitsuoka, 7th Dan Japanese Karate expert, Karate -Do Federation. Call Tomiko on 077868 13837.

The Combat Academy offers kick boxing classes at Charters Leisure Centre. Visit www.combatacademy.com for details.

You can enjoy a Full Body Workout, shape, tone and firm in a friendly class, at Sunningdale Village Hall, Sunningdale, on Mondays and Fridays, 9.45 - 11am. Everyone welcome;suitable for ages and fitness. Toddlers are welcome to go along(toys provided). £4 per session, pay as you go.

HALL HIRE
Cheapside Village Hall has an excellent new website at www.cheapsidevillagehall.co.uk showing all the hiring and event details

Dance Studio at Charters Leisure Centre, Charters Road, Sunningdale, is available for hire. Call 01344 628686 or e-mail: charters.leisure@rbwm.gov.uk 

The Cordes Hall in Sunninghill High Street is available for community hire. The Secretary on the Cordes Hall Management Committee and the Bookings Secretary for the Hall  is Caroline,  on 01344 875057. Click here to be taken to the dedicated Cordes Hall page

South Ascot Church Hall has several rooms and a large hall.  Contact Heather on 01344 625556.

King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot, is available to hire for children’s parties, meetings, keep-fit etc at very reasonable rates. Call the bookings secretary on 01344 883535.

All Saints Church Hall, London Road , Ascot , is available to hire for children’s parties, meetings, keep-fit etc at very reasonable rates. Contact the Parish Office on 01344 884686.

Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road, Sunningdale. The booking Secretary  is Mrs May Heard on 01344 623893.

Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield, is an ideal hall for weddings, conferences, sales, club meetings, charity sales parties and keep fit. Call Winkfield Parish Council on 01344 885110.

The Coronation Memorial Institute  offers the Rendezvous room or the back hall, at very reasonably priced accommodation, suitable for private parties, clubs, societies. Call Karen on 01344 297250.

Popels Hall, Church Road, Maidens Green, suitable for parties, sales and meetings. Call 01344 884918.

The pavilion in the Jubilee Recreation Ground, off Goaters Road, off Fernbank Road, North Ascot, is available for hire from Winkfield Parish Council. The pavilion offers a good size meeting/party room. a small kitchen and changing room, with plenty of easy parking and a children's playground outside. Call 01344 885110.

Managers at the Martins Heron and Warren  Community Centre can be contacted on Community.Centre@mhwcc.co.uk

Ceramic Evening classes and bespoke parties are offered by Stephanie Bolter, the Travelling Potter, a qualified Nursery Nurse and school pottery teacher. Classes are suitable for all ages and can be held at your own venue. It is a gentle introduction to wheel work, hand building and glazing. Stephanie has a portable electric potters wheel and kiln, as well as public liability insurance, which covers working with children. Contact 01344 890986 or 07788902581.

Englemere Decorative & Fine Arts Society is a member society of  NADFAS, the National Association of Decorative & Fines Arts Societies whose objectives and aims are the advancement of arts education and appreciation and the preservation of our artistic heritage.   NADFAS promotes these aims through lectures on the fine and decorative arts in their widest sense, through study days, visits and tours and through volunteering activities, such as Church Recorders, Heritage Volunteers and Young Arts and the giving of grants.   For further information about NADFAS and Englemere Decorative & Fine Arts Society see:www.nadfas.org.uk 

www.englemere-dfas.org

The Ascot Bridge Club was formed in 1977 and plays in the Chavey Down Community Centre hall, directly behind St. Martin's church in Church Road,
Chavey Down. There is bridge played every Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening - except
on bank holidays. Whilst the Monday afternoon section of the club plays exclusively duplicate pairs bridge, the Tuesday evening section includes
teams of four evenings several times every year.
For more information please call David Calcutt on 01344-886412, or visit the web site www.ascotbridge.org.uk 

The Winkfield Bell Ringers are a very active group. For hand bells call 01344 861282 or , for tower bells, call 01344 886087. Don't forget the  Bells Barn Dance on May 17 at St. Martins Church Hall.

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,

The Bracknell and District Historical Society, many of whose members live in Ascot, was formed in 1971 and is a Corporate member of the Berkshire Local History Association. The Society holds a monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month, September to April, in Braybrook Hall, Makepiece Road, Bracknell at 7.45 for 8pm. The first meeting of the Autumn session is September 20 - for details go to www.ascotmatters.com/index.htm Subjects vary widely, from the Wessex Sound and Film Archives, to the History of All Saints Church, Ascot. The annual subscription is £10. Visitors are welcome (£2). For further information please telephone: Chairman, Jeff Wood, on 01344 883325, Treasurer, Geoff Moss on 01344 625700

Sunningdale Allotments. There is a useful set of web pages; click here - http://www.sunningdaleallotments.org.uk/  which include information for new or prospective plot holders; the collated cultivation experiences of existing plot holders; and a history of the site. If you are interested in renting an allotment contact the Parish Clerk on 01344 874268 or e-mail: sunningdale.parish@rbwm.gov.uk 

Sunningdale Baptist Church , in the High Street, old Sunningdale village, runs a Wednesday Coffee Morning at 10.30 - noon.

Sunningdale Baptist Church has a quilting group which meets on Fridays from  10.30 - 12.30.

At a loss on Tuesday evenings? Why not try short-mat bowls? We are a club of mainly retired people who enjoy a friendly game each week, at 7pm in Carnation Hall, Chavey Down. Why not join us to see whether it might suit you. For more information please ring 01344 882916 or 01344 884553.

Charters Adult Education, (at Charters School, SL5 9QY) offers many courses including Alexander Technique, Indian Head Massage, as well as courses in computing, music,  languages, photography, sewing, history, cookery and complimentary therapies. For a free prospectus, call 01344 302614 or visit www.charters-adult-ed.co.uk  

The Probus Club of Ascot  meets on Mondays at Englemere in Kings Ride.  For further details and inquiries about membership contact the Honorary Secretary on 01344 620060.

Upholstery courses no longer run at Charters Adult Education, but will be continuing, with Mark Woodley, at Bracknell College. For more information, call 01344 885574.

New members are very welcome to join Creative Sewing, with Sally Beer, 10am -12 noon on Mondays and Wednesdays, at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield. The sessions are suitable for all levels of sewing experience. Call 01344 882528. 

The Sunningdale and District Gardening Association meets on the first Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at the Sunningdale Village Hall, Church Road. New members are welcome. Annual membership costs £6. Call 01344 626121.

The Ascot Horticultural Society meets at King Edward's Hall, King Edward's Road, North Ascot. New members are welcome. For membership enquiries call 01344 883535.  

The Kinross Players, play-reading group will meets on the third Sunday, of the month, 6-9.30pm, at Constables, Windsor Road, Ascot, SL5 7LF. It is a warm, relaxing evening with drinks and nibbles. The Players have read 50 plays in the last four years. New members very welcome. The only charge is £2 to cover book hire.Call 01344 621167 or yarwodav@aol.com

The Sunningdale and Ascot Camera Club, for enthusiastic amateurs working at all levels, meets on the first Thursday of the month at Imperial College, Silwood. For details visit www.ascotcamera.com

Christian Aid organiser for Winkfield is Loreana Baylis, Call 01344 882215.

New puppy? Need more doggy discipline? The Cranbourne Dog Training School is based at the Charlotte Pratt Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield and at the Forest Park Community Centre. To book call Gail on 01344 891771 or visit www.cdts.co.uk 

Men and women are being recruited for an Ice Warrior polar expedition, led by Ascot explorer, Jim McNeill. It will be a hazardous journey, with no wages, in bitter cold, for long months. No experience is necessary and full training is given. Honour and recognition in case of success. To find out more, visit www.ice-warrior.com and the interview with Jim, on this website.

Ascot Heath Library in Fernbank Road is open on Mondays (9.30am - 1pm + 2-7pm), Tuesdays (2-5pm), Wednesdays (closed) Thursdays ( 9.30am -1pm + 2-7pm) Fridays (2-5pm), Saturday (9.30am -12.30pm) . Call 01344 884030.

The Poker Project Poker League is at Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, on Mondays at 7pm. All levels of experience, from novice to professional, can join in. No money is wagered. There is a cover charge of £6, including buffet. Call 0870 990 7300 or visit www.POKERProject.co.uk 

Sunninghill based drama group, the Quince Players,  are based at the Cordes Hall, Sunninghill High Street, on the corner of Kings Road. They put on at least two plays and a pantomime each year.  Visit www.quinceplayers.co.uk

A Japanese Mums Club meets at King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot, on Thursday afternoons. Contact 01344 299823.

Ascot Brass perform concerts for charity and in the band stand at Ascot Racecourse. Visit www.ascotbrass.org.uk

Berkshire Maestros provides Berkshire's young people with instrumental and vocal tuition  in schools and music centres (for this area, in Windsor and Bracknell) . Established in 1982, it has nearly 8000 students it offers something for everyone, with lessons, ensembles, orchestra and everything from classical to jazz to rock. Visit www.berkshiremaestros.ork.uk

PRE SCHOOLS

Coworth-Flexlands’ Nursery and Foundation Stage has been ranked “outstanding” – the top grade – by Ofsted following its recent inspection.  The Early Years department underwent a rigorous school Ofsted inspection and was judged on a range of categories. These categories included overall effectiveness of the school, achievement and standards, quality of provision, teaching and learning, curriculum and other activities, guidance and support, organisation, leadership and management.  The verdict in each case was “outstanding.” The report found that the children at Coworth-Flexlands “relish their school day.  They are relaxed, happy and demonstrate an excellent attitude towards learning.”The School’s Head of Pre-Pre, Sue Nelson, said, “I am thrilled that the hard work and dedication of the teachers and support staff has been recognised. If you need any further details, please contact Sue Holmes on 01276 855707 or sholmes@coworthflexlands.co.uk.

St Francis Pre-school is an independent, non-profit making school established in 1990.
It occcupies its own building surrounded by a large secure school playing field. The Pre-school caters for children 3-5years old and offers a high standard
of education. The childrens's experiences include sports days, family fun days and Christmas productions. There are also annual outings, threatre trips and exploration of local amenities. This is a small Pre-school, staffed by an established team of well qualified professionals and offering a high staff to child ratio. Family are encouraged to take an active part in the Pre-School, which ensures a unique sense of belonging, cooperation and support. We welcome all to our School.  The Pre-School operates two sessions day,
9am-12 and 12-3pm, Monday to Friday in term time.
On Wednesdays and Fridays there is the option for children to stay all day, 9am-3pm.

 

A new Pre School is  opened January 7 2008, at Carnation Hall. Chavey Down Road. The all new Chavey Down Pre-school, is for 2-5 year olds, with a session from 9.15am until 11.45pm, followed by a lunch club if required from 11.45 - 12.30pm. It is hoped to offer all day care on some days in the future . Anyone interested is asked to call Beverley Cornwall on 0775 4807784.

All Saints Pre-school, Church Hall, London Road , Ascot . Fun, stimulating, friendly pre-school for children aged 3 - 5 years, providing structured learning in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. There is a large enclosed outdoor play area. OFSTED regulated. Open Monday – Friday 9.30am to 12.15pm term-time. Please ring 01344 291162 for further details.  

Jill Hodgson and her dedicated team run the ABC pre-school for children aged 3-5 years which is local authority funded and Ofsted registered. Sessions run on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings 9.15 am to 12.00 pm and Monday afternoons 1 to 3 pm at the church premises in North Ascot. Holidays follow the same dates as the local schools. For further information call 01344 882941 during pre-school hours.

Ascot and Cranbourne Pre-School, founded in 1963 has its own building in the grounds of Cranbourne Primary School in Winkfield, SL4 2EU. It takes children for two and a half to five year olds and sessions run from 9am -12 noon, with a lunch club on Monday and Thursday, 12 noon -1pm. There are rising five sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12 -3pm for children aged four plus. Call 01344 885020.

The Meadowbrook Montessori School, Malt Hill Warfield, has a website at www.meadowbrookmontessori.org

Winkfield Montessori, established in 1989, is based at Popels Hall, Maidens Green, Winkfield, for children aged 2 - 5 years. Visit www.winkfieldmontessori.co.uk

Little Acorns Montessori is based at St.Peter's Church Hall, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne, Winkfield.

The Ascot Nursery is based in its own premises, at Ascot Racecourse, upper Ascot High Street. Call 01344 878431.

The Old School Day Nursery is at the North Ascot Community Centre, Fernbank Road,  North Ascot. SL5 8LA. Call 01344 890668.

Contact and address details  of many, local schools, can be seen at  www.myhometown-schools.co.uk

Self Help

The local Talking Newspaper can be contacted on 01344 885303.

The Heart Rehabilitation Organisation of Berkshir