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Here are some of the upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the Royal Borough.

Cox Green Library: New Story and Rhymetime. Every Thursday 10.45am. New Story and Rhymetime (Term time only). No need to book, just drop in

The Windsor Community Poppy Project is a new remembrance initiative bringing communities together through creativity. Thousands of handmade poppies will form a striking installation centred on Windsor Parish Church, created by schools, community groups, businesses and residents. Everyone is welcome to take part. Contributions are welcomed from across the Royal Borough and beyond, helping this project grow into a wider community act of remembrance over time. Find out how to get involved.

Friends in Need is a friendly and welcoming peer-to-peer social support community for people to help each other with managing mental wellbeing and reduce loneliness and isolation. Our uplifting, fun and free of charge activities provide the opportunity to socialise and share experiences in a non-judgemental and completely confidential setting. Come and feel supported whilst having a chat and a cuppa with others who understand how you might be feeling. Together, we help each other on our recovery journey. For more information Ansa Khan, Team Lead on 07496 874882 or email.

Peers2Pals is a peer support group bringing 17-25 year olds together to improve mental wellbeing and build social connections. Peers2Pals is a friendly and welcoming peer-to-peer social support community where young people can connect and take part in activities to help improve their wellbeing. For more information Ansa Khan, Team Lead on 07496 874882 or email.

Puzzle Swap at Ascot Library, Dedworth Library, Eton Wick Library, Maidenhead Library and Windsor Library. Bring your old puzzles (with all the pieces) and help yourself to one left by someone else.

Talkin’ Tables - good tea and company with Rotary Club every Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am at Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1QU. Run by the Rotary Club. Just turn up!

Maidenhead Softball Club runs Junior Softball Mondays every Monday throughout the year. These fun inclusive sessions help build confidence, team work and social skills, along with being fun. We play both indoor and outdoor, depending on the time of year and play in a league. Our sessions are open to four to seven year olds from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and eight to 16 year olds from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. These sessions are open to boys and girls, no experience or equipment needed. We offer a trial period to try before committing. All sessions are run by a qualified coach, fully safeguarding trained. Book a place at a session.

Maidenhead Quilters are actively looking for new members. If you have some sewing skills and can use a sewing machine, we can help you use those skills to make beautiful quilts for yourself, your family, or for some of the charity projects that we support. We are a friendly group that has been going for over 40 years, we do a variety of sewing, patchwork and quilting projects suggested by our members. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 4pm at Furze Platt Memorial Hall, Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NG (easy parking). For more information email.

Come along to a Chess Club held by Windsor and Maidenhead Libraries. Boyn Grove - Saturdays, 1.30pm to 3pm. Children's Chess Club. No booking required, just turn up and play. Maidenhead library - Thursdays, 4.30pm - 6pm. No booking required, just turn up and play. Sunninghill Library - Tuesdays from 5.30pm. No booking required, just turn up and play.

Come along to the Community Fridge at St Agnes Cottage, Behind St Agnes Church, 334 St Leonard’s Road Windsor. Tuesday to Friday 11am to 12noon. We ask for a minimum £4 donation which covers are running costs to keep the Community Fridge going. We hope to see you soon. There's no need to feel worried, anxious or embarrassed about visiting us at The Community Fridge as we are all just "food waste heroes" passionate about preventing food from going in to waste or into landfill

Our badminton club is looking for a few more players. We are a friendly, sociable club of mixed abilities who play at Knowl Hill Community Centre every Monday between 9.30am and 11.45am. The cost is £3 per session. The club has been going for over 20 years and we arrange Summer and Christmas lunches. If you are interested in joining us please ring Joy on 07920136597 or email.

Afternoon Tea with tunes on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Spencer Denney Centre. An informal social afternoon tea with an hour of live entertainment, £7pp. To book call 01753 860685 or email.

Singing is fun and great for your health. Signature A Cappella Singers are looking for new members and would like to invite any women who are keen singers. They rehearse every Thursday evening, 7.30pm to 10.00pm at St Edwards Church Hall, SL4 3BA. For more information visit or email.

Fun Fizz Friday - club for children in year 1 to year 6. Games, fun, laughter, craft activities, football, air hockey, bible stories and snacks. Every Friday evening during term time, 6.15pm to 7.30pm. Cost £1.50 per night. For more information call Barbara on 07884 305387 or email.

Come and Try Softball Friday for Adults is an open session for anyone 14+ to come and try softball, get active and have some fun within a fun social club. Sessions are run by a qualified coach, no experience or equipment necessary. Sessions are free to attend and run from 6pm to 8.30pm depending on the time of year. Sessions are indoor and outdoors, depending on the time of year. To book a place at one of our sessions visit.

Maidenhead u3a talk on Tuesday 14 April, 2.30pm at High Street Methodist Church. Speaker: Ben Broadhead - It’s Never Too Late to Start. A practical and uplifting guide to fitness at any age. This friendly and engaging talk shows how exercise can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter their age or experience. Through real-life stories and personal insights, Ben offers reassurance, encouragement, and simple ideas to get moving. Attendees will come away feeling inspired and confident to take small, positive steps towards better health.

The Arts Society Englemere (Ascot’s evening Arts Society). April Lecture - 18th Century England through the eyes of Canaletto by Nick Salmond. The Lecture will be held at Royal Ascot Golf Club, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7LJ on Tuesday 14 April, 7pm for 7.45pm. The great Venetian artist Canaletto spent ten years living in London producing wonderful landscapes of the city and its surrounds. In this lecture, we explore his time in the capital and look at how his style changed during his long visit. For more information and register your interest visit or email.

Author Talk by Claire Lynch. Join us on Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm at Datchet Library as we welcome author Claire Lynch, the winner of the Nero Gold Prize 2025 to celebrate her debut novel A Family Matter! Claire will be chatting with fellow writer Louise Morrish about the book’s inspiration, her writing journey, and more. Come for the conversation, stay for the wine, and don’t forget to grab a signed copy. Tickets available on Eventbrite

Bazaar & Coffee Morning - Saturday 18 April, 10am to 11.30am at St Marks Crescent Methodist Church, Allenby Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5BQ. Stalls include home baked cakes, books and Bric-a-Brac. All items at good prices. Raffle with various prizes. Come & enjoy a morning at St Mark's. Bring family, friends and neighbours. Coffee served all morning in our friendly Hub. All Welcome - Free Entry. All proceeds for St Mark's Church Fund. For more information email.

Church Café & sale at St Michael’s Church, Bray SL6 2AB (behind the church) on Saturday 18 April, 11am to 1pm. Open to all, please come and join us for a delicious selection of home-made cakes and bakes to tempt you, along with fresh Fairtrade coffee or tea. In addition, there will be our very own St Michael’s Vintage stall including clothing, accessories, jewellery, collectables and much more. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of St Michael’s Church, Bray.

Join Craft Coop Windsor on Saturday 18 April, free fun from 11am to 4.30pm at Craft Coop Windsor, next to Vision Express in Windsor Royal as we mark five wonderful years of supporting local makers, creativity and community. There are lots of free family fun activities happening, with no need to book, just pop along:

  • Children’s craft activities
  • Face painting
  • Balloon animals
  • Drop-in “learn to crochet a poppy” sessions (to support the Windsor Community Poppy Project)
  • Craft demonstrations from our talented makers
  • Music and a lovely community vibe

Two local choirs - Voci Chamber Choir and Taplow Girls Choir are coming together to perform John Rutter's Mass of the Children on Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm at the Church of St Edward the Confessor, Alma Road, Windsor. The concert is free but there will be a retiring collection for our chosen charity Children Not Numbers. This is a young charity, established just 2 years ago to provide medical care, triage and evacuation (where necessary) for critically-ill, injured and traumatised children in Gaza. For further information visit.

Teatime for the Soul at Cookham Methodist Church, 1 Lower Road, Cookham, SL6 9HJ on Sunday 19 April, 3pm to 4pm. For more information call 07535 511421.

Age Concern Windsor are running an Activity café for people who enjoy arts and crafts each month. Dates are Tuesday 21 April, Tuesday 19 May and Tuesday 23 June, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Refreshments will be served as you enjoy a led craft. Sessions will be led by the Artful Hub and are accessible to everyone, no experience required, £7pp. To book call 01753 860685 or email.

World Book Night Quiz on Thursday 23 April, 7pm to 9pm. Celebrate World Book Night at our borough-wide quiz night! Join us at your local RBWM Library or from home for a fun evening of book, music, film and other trivia. Every ticket sold supports Friends of RBWM Libraries. Afternoon tea and other great prizes up for grabs, generously donated by local businesses.1 ticket (£5) = 1 team of up to six people. Please note that if you are joining remotely, your team must join from a single device. Book tickets via Eventbrite.

Art - Bites - Crafts on Monday 27 April, 10.30am to 12.15pm at St Mark's Crescent Methodist Church, Allenby Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5BQ. Come and learn a new skill, no experience necessary. This is a morning to also meet up with others in the Community. Art: learn painting Water colours with Artist Asmat. Bites: Filled rolls with refreshments from 11.30 am. Crafts: activities - to relax and enjoy. Donations towards refreshments will be appreciated. For more information call 07714 892599 or email.

Afternoon Tea with tunes at Age Concern Windsor, Spencer, Denney Centre, Park Corner, Windsor, SL4 4E on Tuesday 28 April, 1pm to 3pm. For more information and to book, call 01753 860685.

Marlow Community Choir is giving a concert, Vivaldi – Gloria, at St Luke’s Church, Maidenhead on Saturday 16 May, 7pm. For more information and to book your tickets visit.

Dementia Day at the Abbey. Tuesday 19 May, 10am to 1pm at Bisham Abbey, Marlow Road, SL7 1RR. Join us for Dementia Day, an event dedicated to raising awareness and supporting those affected by dementia. The day will offer helpful information, practical advice, talks by experts, demonstrations and the chance to connect with others in the community. Free Refreshment on arrival.

To celebrate Dementia Action Week Berkshire. RBWM Dementia Friendly are holding an information drop-in day offering free local advice, information and refreshments. Thursday 21 May, 10am to 2pm at COOP Funeral Care, High Street, Maidenhead.

Community Dementia Friendly Café meet every second Tuesday of each month from Thursday 21 May, 11am to 12.30pm at The Royal Foresters, Ascot SL5 8DR.

Holyport Village Fair is BACK! It’s going to be a cracker! Saturday 6 June, 12pm ’til late at Holyport Village Green, Holyport, Berks, SL6 2JL. Pop it in your diary now and give yourself something magical to look forward to. Behind the scenes, our team is busy beavering away to make this happen… and here’s where you come in. If you fancy trying something new, lending a hand, or being part of this much loved village tradition, we’d love to hear from you. Big help, small help, every hand makes a difference. To register as a volunteer visit or email. For collection of tombola things email. Do follow & share HolyportVillageFair on Facebook to stay up to date with all the announcements.

Rock the Rec 2026 on Sunday 30 August, 12pm until 9pm at Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground, Dedworth Road, Windsor, SL4 5AY. Bands will be announced soon. For more information and to get your tickets visit.

If you have an event or volunteering opportunity you want add to our Community Spotlight then email communications@rbwm.gov.uk

Are you interested in helping to save wildlife? We are Swan Lifeline, based on Cuckoo Weir Island in Eton Berkshire, and our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured waterfowl. We’re dependant on Volunteers to manage our site operation and offer a very rewarding experience where you will learn lots and share amazing experiences as we transform lives.

We’re looking for 3 types of specialist volunteers.

Rescuer (Home based): Rescuing swans and other waterfowl from home. You’ll only do simple rescues to start with i.e. moving a swan from a garden or road etc. (beginners will not be asked to attend water-based rescues). Requires confidence handling large birds (full training given) and a good level of physical fitness. We will set you up with equipment.

Driver: Collecting waterfowl (usually ducklings, cygnets, geese etc.) and dropping them to our site or transporting birds to a different rescue centre.

We do have a few requirements for the Rescue and Driver Volunteer role:

  • You live no more than 50 miles radius from postcode SL4 6SS
  • You have a full, clean driving license and your own vehicle
  • You can work independently once fully trained (full training given at our site in Eton)
  • Are over the age of 18 (sadly, our insurance doesn’t cover Minors)
  • You have a passion for Swans and are comfortable (after training) handling large birds
  • You are willing to join the WhatsApp group that we use to communicate. We post rescues and collections to the WA group, and we ask you to respond if you are able to go. There is no obligation to respond or attend if you are unable.

We are also needing a team volunteer. The work includes cleaning indoor and outdoor enclosures, food prep & feeding, site maintenance and assisting with rescues (if you are interested).

We do have a few simple requirements for the on-site role:

  • You have a passion for Swans and helping wildlife.
  • You make a regular commitment that fits with our shift system (ideally once a week but a minimum of 2 half days a month)
  • You can work hard (active physical work), as part of a team.
  • You can work independently once fully trained (full training will be given)
  • Are over the age of 18 (sadly, our insurance doesn’t cover Minors).

We are also very interested in Volunteers who can offer time at weekends, and people who could do an early evening shift in the months of July & August when we’re especially busy.

If you feel that any of the openings seem right for you, and that you meet all our requirements above, please email with ‘New Volunteer enquiry: Site Volunteer’ in the subject heading and we would be happy to send you an application form.

'ADS' Charity service Out & About is urgently seeking new volunteers to join our bank of volunteers, supporting our outing service which also provides respite for Carers. We meet on Tuesdays at Cox Green Community Centre before going out for a planned day out. The venues we visit and activities are very varied. The role requires supporting those attending, ensuring their safety and helping our "Out & Abouters" engage in the activities. We are particularly looking for male volunteers to support the high number of men attending O&A. No assistance with personal care or commitment to cover every Tuesday is required. We promise much fun and laughter. An enhanced DBS is also required. If you would like to know more, do get in touch with Sandra Williams our Out & About Service Leader or call 07593 661848.

SCOUT GROUP VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

21st Maidenhead (1st Cox Green) Scout Group are looking for volunteers aged 18+ to help run our sections. We have a number of voluntary roles available across a variety of sections. Perhaps you are a hands-on helper who can run our weekly sessions or a planner/administrator to help in the background planning sessions. If you have some time to dedicate to volunteering we would love to hear from you. No scouting experience required, just a willingness to get stuck in and join the adventure! For more information please email Katy Yates or visit.

Maidenhead Community Watch Association was formed two years ago with the primary focus on helping to make Maidenhead a safer and more pleasant place in which to live and is aimed in particular at our elderly and vulnerable residents. Since then, we have conducted over one hundred and sixty free home security surveys where we assess the security of the property for any potential vulnerability and make recommendations as appropriate. We then provide (fitting where required) free security items such as exterior motion sensor wall lights, dummy cctv cameras, fake tvs, timer switches, window shock alarms, personal alarms, door chains, key safes etc. We also supply and fit, at no charge, items such as grab rails, both interior and exterior, to make homes safer for those less able to move around their property. We are seeking volunteers to join our team and training is provided. If you have the right experience, we would also appreciate help with building our website. We are confident you will find the involvement highly rewarding. Please contact the Association Chairman, John Diack, at 01628 622876 or email.

📣 VOLUNTEER WITH REPAIR CAFÉ MAIDENHEAD

Are you friendly, welcoming, and happy to help? We need a Meet & Greet volunteer — someone to welcome visitors, guide them through the repair process, and help fill in simple repair records.

Up to 5 hours a month, on the second Saturday. Basic digital skills are helpful but not essential.

Join a warm community. Learn new things. Make a difference. Email for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity – Finance Support

Well Windsor is looking for a Finance Volunteer to help keep our charity running smoothly!

We are a parent-led charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Windsor.

You’ll support with tasks such as:

  • Coding payments and receipts in Xero
  • Preparing payments, statements, and reports
  • Gift Aid reconciliations
  • Event fundraising and cashflow reporting
  • Other ad hoc finance tasks

Flexible hours – work around your schedule, gain experience, and make a real difference for local children and families in Windsor.

Interested? Get in touch at hello@wellwindsor.org.uk to join our friendly volunteer team! Charity Number: 1207021

Volunteer assistant to the manager at Elizabeth House Cookham, a well established Day Centre for senior citizens. It is open to members on weekdays from 9.30am to 3.30pm. It has very busy moments during the day and the manager finds she has several tasks all to be done at the same time. We are looking for a volunteer who can step in and help. For example, helping with meet and greet if more than one member arrives at the same time. Answer the telephone if the manager is involved in another task. Help man the desk or deal with questions from members or volunteers or visitors. We need cover 5 days a week. The role could be a full day or split into sessions per day - mornings - 9.30 to noon and afternoons - noon to 3.00. If you would like to know more about the Day Centre, visit. If you would like to find out more about the role, contact our manager, Dawn Seeney on 01628 484273.

Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is looking for volunteers to help with local community fundraising and events. Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is a local charity that provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire, South Bucks and surrounding counties. We could not run our much-needed children’s hospice service without the support of our wonderful and dedicated family of volunteers. We are always looking for new volunteers who would like to join us and we have a range of wonderful opportunities to support our community fundraising, that include:

  • Helping on our stalls at community fairs to raise awareness and funds for our cause.
  • Bucket collections at supermarkets and other public areas like shopping centres, high streets, etc.
  • Volunteering at fundraising events (this will could include serving food to guests at events at the hospice, Santa Dash marshalling, selling raffle tickets etc)

If you would like to speak to us about how you can join the Alexander Devine team and help us raise awareness of the charity in your local community, as well as raising vital funds to help us continue to be there for the children and their families, who rely on our services, email Debbie Tonkinson, Volunteer Development Manager or call on 01628 822777.

Age Concern Windsor are looking for some male volunteers to help out a new Mens' Breakfast club. The club will be run on various Sundays throughout the year, dates to be decided up to one a month. Volunteers would need to be happy to do some of, setting tables, serving refreshments and breakfast, handling cash and cleaning up after. The Club will be open 10.30am to 12.30pm and set up would start at 10am and you would be finished once everything is clear up about 1pm. For more information please call 01753 860685 or email.

Would you be an Angel? Maidenhead Street Angels are local volunteers who patrol the town centre on Saturday nights (and the last Friday each month) from 10pm until midnight or just after, looking out for anyone who could be vulnerable. This could include people who are homeless, walking on their own, intoxicated, receiving unwanted attention or just upset and lonely. Could you be one of the team and “love the person in front of you”? For more information visit or email.

Visit our Volunteering page to see more volunteering opportunities in the borough.

Here are some of the upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the Royal Borough.

Cox Green Library: New Story and Rhymetime. Every Thursday 10.45am. New Story and Rhymetime (Term time only). No need to book, just drop in

The Windsor Community Poppy Project is a new remembrance initiative bringing communities together through creativity. Thousands of handmade poppies will form a striking installation centred on Windsor Parish Church, created by schools, community groups, businesses and residents. Everyone is welcome to take part. Contributions are welcomed from across the Royal Borough and beyond, helping this project grow into a wider community act of remembrance over time. Find out how to get involved.

Friends in Need is a friendly and welcoming peer-to-peer social support community for people to help each other with managing mental wellbeing and reduce loneliness and isolation. Our uplifting, fun and free of charge activities provide the opportunity to socialise and share experiences in a non-judgemental and completely confidential setting. Come and feel supported whilst having a chat and a cuppa with others who understand how you might be feeling. Together, we help each other on our recovery journey. For more information Ansa Khan, Team Lead on 07496 874882 or email.

Peers2Pals is a peer support group bringing 17-25 year olds together to improve mental wellbeing and build social connections. Peers2Pals is a friendly and welcoming peer-to-peer social support community where young people can connect and take part in activities to help improve their wellbeing. For more information Ansa Khan, Team Lead on 07496 874882 or email.

Puzzle Swap at Ascot Library, Dedworth Library, Eton Wick Library, Maidenhead Library and Windsor Library. Bring your old puzzles (with all the pieces) and help yourself to one left by someone else.

Talkin’ Tables - good tea and company with Rotary Club every Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am at Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, SL6 1QU. Run by the Rotary Club. Just turn up!

Maidenhead Softball Club runs Junior Softball Mondays every Monday throughout the year. These fun inclusive sessions help build confidence, team work and social skills, along with being fun. We play both indoor and outdoor, depending on the time of year and play in a league. Our sessions are open to four to seven year olds from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and eight to 16 year olds from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. These sessions are open to boys and girls, no experience or equipment needed. We offer a trial period to try before committing. All sessions are run by a qualified coach, fully safeguarding trained. Book a place at a session.

Maidenhead Quilters are actively looking for new members. If you have some sewing skills and can use a sewing machine, we can help you use those skills to make beautiful quilts for yourself, your family, or for some of the charity projects that we support. We are a friendly group that has been going for over 40 years, we do a variety of sewing, patchwork and quilting projects suggested by our members. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 4pm at Furze Platt Memorial Hall, Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, SL6 7NG (easy parking). For more information email.

Come along to a Chess Club held by Windsor and Maidenhead Libraries. Boyn Grove - Saturdays, 1.30pm to 3pm. Children's Chess Club. No booking required, just turn up and play. Maidenhead library - Thursdays, 4.30pm - 6pm. No booking required, just turn up and play. Sunninghill Library - Tuesdays from 5.30pm. No booking required, just turn up and play.

Come along to the Community Fridge at St Agnes Cottage, Behind St Agnes Church, 334 St Leonard’s Road Windsor. Tuesday to Friday 11am to 12noon. We ask for a minimum £4 donation which covers are running costs to keep the Community Fridge going. We hope to see you soon. There's no need to feel worried, anxious or embarrassed about visiting us at The Community Fridge as we are all just "food waste heroes" passionate about preventing food from going in to waste or into landfill

Our badminton club is looking for a few more players. We are a friendly, sociable club of mixed abilities who play at Knowl Hill Community Centre every Monday between 9.30am and 11.45am. The cost is £3 per session. The club has been going for over 20 years and we arrange Summer and Christmas lunches. If you are interested in joining us please ring Joy on 07920136597 or email.

Afternoon Tea with tunes on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Spencer Denney Centre. An informal social afternoon tea with an hour of live entertainment, £7pp. To book call 01753 860685 or email.

Singing is fun and great for your health. Signature A Cappella Singers are looking for new members and would like to invite any women who are keen singers. They rehearse every Thursday evening, 7.30pm to 10.00pm at St Edwards Church Hall, SL4 3BA. For more information visit or email.

Fun Fizz Friday - club for children in year 1 to year 6. Games, fun, laughter, craft activities, football, air hockey, bible stories and snacks. Every Friday evening during term time, 6.15pm to 7.30pm. Cost £1.50 per night. For more information call Barbara on 07884 305387 or email.

Come and Try Softball Friday for Adults is an open session for anyone 14+ to come and try softball, get active and have some fun within a fun social club. Sessions are run by a qualified coach, no experience or equipment necessary. Sessions are free to attend and run from 6pm to 8.30pm depending on the time of year. Sessions are indoor and outdoors, depending on the time of year. To book a place at one of our sessions visit.

Maidenhead u3a talk on Tuesday 14 April, 2.30pm at High Street Methodist Church. Speaker: Ben Broadhead - It’s Never Too Late to Start. A practical and uplifting guide to fitness at any age. This friendly and engaging talk shows how exercise can be enjoyed by everyone, no matter their age or experience. Through real-life stories and personal insights, Ben offers reassurance, encouragement, and simple ideas to get moving. Attendees will come away feeling inspired and confident to take small, positive steps towards better health.

The Arts Society Englemere (Ascot’s evening Arts Society). April Lecture - 18th Century England through the eyes of Canaletto by Nick Salmond. The Lecture will be held at Royal Ascot Golf Club, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7LJ on Tuesday 14 April, 7pm for 7.45pm. The great Venetian artist Canaletto spent ten years living in London producing wonderful landscapes of the city and its surrounds. In this lecture, we explore his time in the capital and look at how his style changed during his long visit. For more information and register your interest visit or email.

Author Talk by Claire Lynch. Join us on Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm at Datchet Library as we welcome author Claire Lynch, the winner of the Nero Gold Prize 2025 to celebrate her debut novel A Family Matter! Claire will be chatting with fellow writer Louise Morrish about the book’s inspiration, her writing journey, and more. Come for the conversation, stay for the wine, and don’t forget to grab a signed copy. Tickets available on Eventbrite

Bazaar & Coffee Morning - Saturday 18 April, 10am to 11.30am at St Marks Crescent Methodist Church, Allenby Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5BQ. Stalls include home baked cakes, books and Bric-a-Brac. All items at good prices. Raffle with various prizes. Come & enjoy a morning at St Mark's. Bring family, friends and neighbours. Coffee served all morning in our friendly Hub. All Welcome - Free Entry. All proceeds for St Mark's Church Fund. For more information email.

Church Café & sale at St Michael’s Church, Bray SL6 2AB (behind the church) on Saturday 18 April, 11am to 1pm. Open to all, please come and join us for a delicious selection of home-made cakes and bakes to tempt you, along with fresh Fairtrade coffee or tea. In addition, there will be our very own St Michael’s Vintage stall including clothing, accessories, jewellery, collectables and much more. All proceeds go towards the maintenance of St Michael’s Church, Bray.

Join Craft Coop Windsor on Saturday 18 April, free fun from 11am to 4.30pm at Craft Coop Windsor, next to Vision Express in Windsor Royal as we mark five wonderful years of supporting local makers, creativity and community. There are lots of free family fun activities happening, with no need to book, just pop along:

  • Children’s craft activities
  • Face painting
  • Balloon animals
  • Drop-in “learn to crochet a poppy” sessions (to support the Windsor Community Poppy Project)
  • Craft demonstrations from our talented makers
  • Music and a lovely community vibe

Two local choirs - Voci Chamber Choir and Taplow Girls Choir are coming together to perform John Rutter's Mass of the Children on Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm at the Church of St Edward the Confessor, Alma Road, Windsor. The concert is free but there will be a retiring collection for our chosen charity Children Not Numbers. This is a young charity, established just 2 years ago to provide medical care, triage and evacuation (where necessary) for critically-ill, injured and traumatised children in Gaza. For further information visit.

Teatime for the Soul at Cookham Methodist Church, 1 Lower Road, Cookham, SL6 9HJ on Sunday 19 April, 3pm to 4pm. For more information call 07535 511421.

Age Concern Windsor are running an Activity café for people who enjoy arts and crafts each month. Dates are Tuesday 21 April, Tuesday 19 May and Tuesday 23 June, 9.30am to 12.30pm. Refreshments will be served as you enjoy a led craft. Sessions will be led by the Artful Hub and are accessible to everyone, no experience required, £7pp. To book call 01753 860685 or email.

World Book Night Quiz on Thursday 23 April, 7pm to 9pm. Celebrate World Book Night at our borough-wide quiz night! Join us at your local RBWM Library or from home for a fun evening of book, music, film and other trivia. Every ticket sold supports Friends of RBWM Libraries. Afternoon tea and other great prizes up for grabs, generously donated by local businesses.1 ticket (£5) = 1 team of up to six people. Please note that if you are joining remotely, your team must join from a single device. Book tickets via Eventbrite.

Art - Bites - Crafts on Monday 27 April, 10.30am to 12.15pm at St Mark's Crescent Methodist Church, Allenby Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5BQ. Come and learn a new skill, no experience necessary. This is a morning to also meet up with others in the Community. Art: learn painting Water colours with Artist Asmat. Bites: Filled rolls with refreshments from 11.30 am. Crafts: activities - to relax and enjoy. Donations towards refreshments will be appreciated. For more information call 07714 892599 or email.

Afternoon Tea with tunes at Age Concern Windsor, Spencer, Denney Centre, Park Corner, Windsor, SL4 4E on Tuesday 28 April, 1pm to 3pm. For more information and to book, call 01753 860685.

Marlow Community Choir is giving a concert, Vivaldi – Gloria, at St Luke’s Church, Maidenhead on Saturday 16 May, 7pm. For more information and to book your tickets visit.

Dementia Day at the Abbey. Tuesday 19 May, 10am to 1pm at Bisham Abbey, Marlow Road, SL7 1RR. Join us for Dementia Day, an event dedicated to raising awareness and supporting those affected by dementia. The day will offer helpful information, practical advice, talks by experts, demonstrations and the chance to connect with others in the community. Free Refreshment on arrival.

To celebrate Dementia Action Week Berkshire. RBWM Dementia Friendly are holding an information drop-in day offering free local advice, information and refreshments. Thursday 21 May, 10am to 2pm at COOP Funeral Care, High Street, Maidenhead.

Community Dementia Friendly Café meet every second Tuesday of each month from Thursday 21 May, 11am to 12.30pm at The Royal Foresters, Ascot SL5 8DR.

Holyport Village Fair is BACK! It’s going to be a cracker! Saturday 6 June, 12pm ’til late at Holyport Village Green, Holyport, Berks, SL6 2JL. Pop it in your diary now and give yourself something magical to look forward to. Behind the scenes, our team is busy beavering away to make this happen… and here’s where you come in. If you fancy trying something new, lending a hand, or being part of this much loved village tradition, we’d love to hear from you. Big help, small help, every hand makes a difference. To register as a volunteer visit or email. For collection of tombola things email. Do follow & share HolyportVillageFair on Facebook to stay up to date with all the announcements.

Rock the Rec 2026 on Sunday 30 August, 12pm until 9pm at Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground, Dedworth Road, Windsor, SL4 5AY. Bands will be announced soon. For more information and to get your tickets visit.

If you have an event or volunteering opportunity you want add to our Community Spotlight then email communications@rbwm.gov.uk

Are you interested in helping to save wildlife? We are Swan Lifeline, based on Cuckoo Weir Island in Eton Berkshire, and our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured waterfowl. We’re dependant on Volunteers to manage our site operation and offer a very rewarding experience where you will learn lots and share amazing experiences as we transform lives.

We’re looking for 3 types of specialist volunteers.

Rescuer (Home based): Rescuing swans and other waterfowl from home. You’ll only do simple rescues to start with i.e. moving a swan from a garden or road etc. (beginners will not be asked to attend water-based rescues). Requires confidence handling large birds (full training given) and a good level of physical fitness. We will set you up with equipment.

Driver: Collecting waterfowl (usually ducklings, cygnets, geese etc.) and dropping them to our site or transporting birds to a different rescue centre.

We do have a few requirements for the Rescue and Driver Volunteer role:

  • You live no more than 50 miles radius from postcode SL4 6SS
  • You have a full, clean driving license and your own vehicle
  • You can work independently once fully trained (full training given at our site in Eton)
  • Are over the age of 18 (sadly, our insurance doesn’t cover Minors)
  • You have a passion for Swans and are comfortable (after training) handling large birds
  • You are willing to join the WhatsApp group that we use to communicate. We post rescues and collections to the WA group, and we ask you to respond if you are able to go. There is no obligation to respond or attend if you are unable.

We are also needing a team volunteer. The work includes cleaning indoor and outdoor enclosures, food prep & feeding, site maintenance and assisting with rescues (if you are interested).

We do have a few simple requirements for the on-site role:

  • You have a passion for Swans and helping wildlife.
  • You make a regular commitment that fits with our shift system (ideally once a week but a minimum of 2 half days a month)
  • You can work hard (active physical work), as part of a team.
  • You can work independently once fully trained (full training will be given)
  • Are over the age of 18 (sadly, our insurance doesn’t cover Minors).

We are also very interested in Volunteers who can offer time at weekends, and people who could do an early evening shift in the months of July & August when we’re especially busy.

If you feel that any of the openings seem right for you, and that you meet all our requirements above, please email with ‘New Volunteer enquiry: Site Volunteer’ in the subject heading and we would be happy to send you an application form.

'ADS' Charity service Out & About is urgently seeking new volunteers to join our bank of volunteers, supporting our outing service which also provides respite for Carers. We meet on Tuesdays at Cox Green Community Centre before going out for a planned day out. The venues we visit and activities are very varied. The role requires supporting those attending, ensuring their safety and helping our "Out & Abouters" engage in the activities. We are particularly looking for male volunteers to support the high number of men attending O&A. No assistance with personal care or commitment to cover every Tuesday is required. We promise much fun and laughter. An enhanced DBS is also required. If you would like to know more, do get in touch with Sandra Williams our Out & About Service Leader or call 07593 661848.

SCOUT GROUP VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

21st Maidenhead (1st Cox Green) Scout Group are looking for volunteers aged 18+ to help run our sections. We have a number of voluntary roles available across a variety of sections. Perhaps you are a hands-on helper who can run our weekly sessions or a planner/administrator to help in the background planning sessions. If you have some time to dedicate to volunteering we would love to hear from you. No scouting experience required, just a willingness to get stuck in and join the adventure! For more information please email Katy Yates or visit.

Maidenhead Community Watch Association was formed two years ago with the primary focus on helping to make Maidenhead a safer and more pleasant place in which to live and is aimed in particular at our elderly and vulnerable residents. Since then, we have conducted over one hundred and sixty free home security surveys where we assess the security of the property for any potential vulnerability and make recommendations as appropriate. We then provide (fitting where required) free security items such as exterior motion sensor wall lights, dummy cctv cameras, fake tvs, timer switches, window shock alarms, personal alarms, door chains, key safes etc. We also supply and fit, at no charge, items such as grab rails, both interior and exterior, to make homes safer for those less able to move around their property. We are seeking volunteers to join our team and training is provided. If you have the right experience, we would also appreciate help with building our website. We are confident you will find the involvement highly rewarding. Please contact the Association Chairman, John Diack, at 01628 622876 or email.

📣 VOLUNTEER WITH REPAIR CAFÉ MAIDENHEAD

Are you friendly, welcoming, and happy to help? We need a Meet & Greet volunteer — someone to welcome visitors, guide them through the repair process, and help fill in simple repair records.

Up to 5 hours a month, on the second Saturday. Basic digital skills are helpful but not essential.

Join a warm community. Learn new things. Make a difference. Email for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity – Finance Support

Well Windsor is looking for a Finance Volunteer to help keep our charity running smoothly!

We are a parent-led charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Windsor.

You’ll support with tasks such as:

  • Coding payments and receipts in Xero
  • Preparing payments, statements, and reports
  • Gift Aid reconciliations
  • Event fundraising and cashflow reporting
  • Other ad hoc finance tasks

Flexible hours – work around your schedule, gain experience, and make a real difference for local children and families in Windsor.

Interested? Get in touch at hello@wellwindsor.org.uk to join our friendly volunteer team! Charity Number: 1207021

Volunteer assistant to the manager at Elizabeth House Cookham, a well established Day Centre for senior citizens. It is open to members on weekdays from 9.30am to 3.30pm. It has very busy moments during the day and the manager finds she has several tasks all to be done at the same time. We are looking for a volunteer who can step in and help. For example, helping with meet and greet if more than one member arrives at the same time. Answer the telephone if the manager is involved in another task. Help man the desk or deal with questions from members or volunteers or visitors. We need cover 5 days a week. The role could be a full day or split into sessions per day - mornings - 9.30 to noon and afternoons - noon to 3.00. If you would like to know more about the Day Centre, visit. If you would like to find out more about the role, contact our manager, Dawn Seeney on 01628 484273.

Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is looking for volunteers to help with local community fundraising and events. Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is a local charity that provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire, South Bucks and surrounding counties. We could not run our much-needed children’s hospice service without the support of our wonderful and dedicated family of volunteers. We are always looking for new volunteers who would like to join us and we have a range of wonderful opportunities to support our community fundraising, that include:

  • Helping on our stalls at community fairs to raise awareness and funds for our cause.
  • Bucket collections at supermarkets and other public areas like shopping centres, high streets, etc.
  • Volunteering at fundraising events (this will could include serving food to guests at events at the hospice, Santa Dash marshalling, selling raffle tickets etc)

If you would like to speak to us about how you can join the Alexander Devine team and help us raise awareness of the charity in your local community, as well as raising vital funds to help us continue to be there for the children and their families, who rely on our services, email Debbie Tonkinson, Volunteer Development Manager or call on 01628 822777.

Age Concern Windsor are looking for some male volunteers to help out a new Mens' Breakfast club. The club will be run on various Sundays throughout the year, dates to be decided up to one a month. Volunteers would need to be happy to do some of, setting tables, serving refreshments and breakfast, handling cash and cleaning up after. The Club will be open 10.30am to 12.30pm and set up would start at 10am and you would be finished once everything is clear up about 1pm. For more information please call 01753 860685 or email.

Would you be an Angel? Maidenhead Street Angels are local volunteers who patrol the town centre on Saturday nights (and the last Friday each month) from 10pm until midnight or just after, looking out for anyone who could be vulnerable. This could include people who are homeless, walking on their own, intoxicated, receiving unwanted attention or just upset and lonely. Could you be one of the team and “love the person in front of you”? For more information visit or email.

Visit our Volunteering page to see more volunteering opportunities in the borough.

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