Here are some of the upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the Royal Borough.
Are you looking for unique festive gifts? Why not sponsor a museum object in their name? Windsor & Royal Borough Museum have carefully selected 40 unique objects from their collection that you can choose from to sponsor. In return, you will be sent a digital certificate with an image of your chosen object. Your name will also be displayed on our online sponsors board (unless you opt out). There are three levels of annual sponsorship (£25, £50 and £100) with added benefits for the higher levels, including attendance to an annual gala and a private tour of Windsor Guildhall. With your help, we can continue to share the rich histories of our collection and ensure it will be accessible for future generations to enjoy. Find out more about the scheme and how to sponsor an object here: Sponsor an Object | RBWM Together
ABC to read pledges over 50,000 reading sessions in support of the National Year of Reading. Reading, UK – Berkshire children’s reading charity ABC to read has pledged to deliver over 50,000 one-to-one and small-group reading sessions in local schools this during National Year of Reading. The pledge forms part of the government-led National Year of Reading campaign, which aims to tackle the decline in reading for pleasure and boost literacy levels across the country. The campaign highlights research showing that children who read regularly perform better at school, enjoy stronger wellbeing and have improved life chances. Working with more than 100 primary and secondary schools across Berkshire, ABC to read will also deliver peer-to-peer reading workshops to help older students support younger readers, and parent workshops to show families how to make reading a regular and enjoyable part of home life. ABC to read is now inviting schools, parents and potential volunteers to join its mission during the National Year of Reading. For more information, visit or email.
Old Windsor Tennis Club is looking for new adult members. They play on Saturdays from 1pm year round and on Summer Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm. For more information call Ron on 07528 703860.
Knowl Hill 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 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.
Are you an unpaid carer supporting a loved one? Whether you're caring for a parent, partner, child, friend or neighbour - you are not alone. Come along to the Carers Case, held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2.30pm to 4pm at St Mark’s Crescent Methodist Church. Enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee connect with others who understand. Share experiences, tips and support. Access information about local resources. For more information call 01628 200068.
Discover the game of Go Go Club. No experience needed we’ll teach you! Fun, friendly, and free. Drop in and try the world’s oldest strategy game. Thursdays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Maidenhead Library.
Fun Fizz Friday - Junior Youth Club for children in school years one to six at Boyn Hill Baptist Church, Westborough Road, Maidenhead. Friday evenings during term time 6.15pm to 7.30pm. Craft, games, pool, table tennis, parachute games, group refreshments and bible talk and more. For more information call Barbara on 07884305387 or email.
TWAM (TOOLS WITH A MISSION) at Boyn Hill Baptist Church is collecting tools for the above charity during the week 7 to 15 November. Tradesmen tools/gardening tools, sewing machines, old working computers. For a full list of tools wanted and for times when the church is open to drop things off visit their website or call 01628 781930.
Windsor Theatre Guild (WTG) presents ‘Quiz’ an intriguing play by James Graham at The Old Court, Windsor. Show times: 7.30pm performances from Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 & Monday 17 to Saturday 22 November and a 2pm matinee on Saturday 15. The play is a sharp, fictional reimagining of the most famous quiz show controversy ever – the army major, his wife and his coughing accomplice found guilty of cheating to win £1 million on the ‘Who Wants to be Millionaire?’ game show. The audience is challenged to make their own judgment and the production includes interactive voting on electronic keypads. For more information and to get your tickets visit or 01753 911333.
Christmas Fair at St Marks Crescent Methodist Church, Allenby Rd., SL6 5BQ on Saturday 15 November, 10am to 12noon. Raising funds for "The World is my Parish Children's Foundation" [supporting disadvantaged children & their families in Zimbabwe and the Church]. Stalls include books/CDs/DVDs, Bric-a-Brac, Chris's Crafts, Amna's Beauty Products, Raffle, Tombola. Refreshments served all morning. All welcome. For more information email.
Windsor & Royal Borough Museum will be open on Saturday 15 November from 12pm to 5.30pm to celebrate Windsor’s Christmas Lights Switch-on. Are you looking for unique gifts? At the Museum you can make a personalised Christmas badge for a loved one, sponsor a museum object in their name Sponsor an Object | RBWM Together or buy stocking fillers for the history-lover in your life! Lights will be switched on at 5.30pm with live performances taking place outside Windsor Castle from 3pm. There will also be Christmas market stalls and children's rides throughout the town centre.
We are thrilled that the Sunninghill Street Fayre will return to the High Street on Sunday 16 November, 12pm to 4 pm, with Sunninghill High Street transformed into a busy Street Fayre. It is an opportunity for local businesses, community groups, schools and other local organisations to showcase themselves. The event starts with a parade down the High Street led by the Town Crier and a Pipe Band. There will be market stalls and food outlets along the High Street, with children’s rides and other entertainment including Father Christmas in his grotto at Cordes Hall. For more information visit.
Teatime for the Soul followed by afternoon tea at Cookham Methodist Church, 1 Lower Road, Cookham, SL6 9HJ on Sunday 16 November, 3pm to 4pm. For more information call 07535 511421.
The Arts Society Maidenhead are presenting a lecture entitled: “Finn Juhl: The Fall and Rise of Denmark’s Greatest Designer.” on Monday 17 November, 11.30pm at Braywick Leisure Centre. Guests are most welcome to attend. For more details please email.
Windsor Library - Cookie Decorating. 30 Sweet Years. Monday 17 November, 4pm. Sweet news! Windsor Library is turning 30 and celebrating in the tastiest way possible. Join us for birthday fun and cookie decorating that's sure to be a treat. Come for frosting, stay for the fun. For children aged three to 10. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Windsor Library - S.J Bennett Author Interview Event at Windsor Library on Tuesday 18 November, 7.30pm. S.J. Bennett is the author of the bestselling mystery series featuring Queen Elizabeth II as an investigator. Over a career spanning fifteen novels, she has won the Romantic Novelist of the Year award, and been shortlisted for the Crime Writer’s Association Whodunnit Dagger award. 'The Queen Who Came in From The Cold' is set in 1961 and tells the story of the Queen travelling on the royal train where she is met by an unreliable witness who claims to have seen a brutal murder. Did it really happen, and could the victim be a missing friend of Princess Margaret's new husband, Tony Armstrong Jones? This interview is a fantastic chance for Sophia Bennett to share her insights at Windsor Library on her writing processes, answer questions and engage with the audience. There will also be a bar on site! Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Ascot Memory Group - new event launch! Held at St Michael’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Sunninghill, SL5 7DD on Wednesday 19 November, 11am to 12.30pm. Free to attend.
The Arts Society Runnymede has moved to Wraysbury Village Hall for it's monthly lectures and you are invited to attend. On Wednesday 19 November. Coffee from 10am, lecture starts at 10.30am. The subject is The Men who made Cathedrals by Imogen Corrigan. Membership available. For more information email.
Windsor Library - Author Talk with Peter Durrant at Windsor Library on Thursday 20 November, 7pm. Get ready for a journey through history! Join us for a fascinating author talk with Peter Durrant as he dives into the history of the Lord-Lieutenants of Berkshire from 1545 to 2023. From the days of the Tudors and the Civil War, to the age of Napoleon, discover who held the position as the Crown's personal representative in this Royal County. Expect tales of courtiers, royals, and leading local figures! Don't miss out on this captivating slice of local history. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Windsor Library - Tea and Talk with Author Agnes Fernandes on Friday 21 November, 4pm. Agnes will be talking about her Elizabeth Ascot series at Windsor Library. Sandwiches, scones, jam and cream will be served. There will also be gift sets available to purchase. The historical and modern fiction novel series is paired with artisan tea blends for an immersive and multi-sensory reading experience. The stories are set in Ascot England, and explore themes of women's solidarity and resilience. Please note this event is for adults. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Windsor Library - Vinyl Frontier Listening Party on Friday 21 November, 7pm. To celebrate Windsor Library's 30th birthday, we're spinning back the clock with a Vinyl Frontier Listening Evening like no other. There will be a visual and audio presentation to tell a story to the music and a bar will be available. Expect iconic tracks straight from 1995, the golden age of the 90's - when CDs ruled, Britpop reigned and mixtapes were pure magic. Please note this event is for adults. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Cookham Dean Church will be holding an Autumn Fayre on Saturday 22 November, 10am to 2.30pm at Cookham Dean WI Hall (SL6 9PD). Entry is free and refreshments available all day. More information email.
Castle View is delighted to announce its inaugural Christmas Market, showcasing the best of local suppliers and products on Saturday 22 November, 11am to 4pm at The Hub, Castle View Retirement Community. The market will officially open at 11am, setting the stage for a day filled with holiday cheer and local charm. Visitors can enjoy refreshments and food throughout the day. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Castle View’s grounds, this festive event promises to be a fantastic festive celebration for all. For more information visit.
Maidenhead Choral Society Autumn Concert. Saturday 22 November, 7.30pm. Maidenhead Choral Society invites you enjoy Dvorak’s well-loved Mass In D, as well as works by Britten, Vaughan Williams and Whitacre. The concert will be held at Maidenhead Methodist Church, High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1EF. Why not come and join us after the Christmas Light Switch On! For more information and to get your tickets visit.
Christmas fair on Sunday 23 November, 1pm to 4pm at Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground (Pirate Park). Free to enter. Small fee to see Santa with gift. For more information visit.
Start your Christmas with Old Windsor Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival. Open 10am to 6pm on 22, 23, 29 and 30 November - (Sunday service 11am to 12noon). Each tree has a unique story to tell, set in the historic building. Homemade cakes and refreshments and plenty of parking. Entry free though donations welcome.
Monkey Island Estate, YTL Hotels’ island escape in Bray, Berkshire, is delighted to partner with award-winning, local florist, Kim Wright, for a wreath-making workshop on Thursday 27 November, 10.30am. Guests are invited to craft their own bespoke wreaths, using high-quality materials under Kim’s expert guidance in spectacular surroundings. The two and a half hour workshop includes all materials, along with complimentary hot drinks to enjoy throughout the morning. Spaces for the workshop are limited, and reservations are required. For more information and to book, please visit here.
Quiz Night - Saturday 29 November, 7 pm for 7.30pm (Prompt start please) at Woodlands Park Village Centre, Manifold Way, SL6 3GW. Tables of six or individual entries. Bring your own food, drinks, glasses. A Raffle will be held with various prizes. For more information call 01628 570100 or email. All proceeds go to St Marks Crescent Methodist Church Fund
Concorde - An Anglo-French Choral Celebration by the Royal Free Singers. They invite you to join them to celebrate the masters of the English and French choral repertoires with powerful and exciting classics from composers of the late Romantic and 20th Century periods, including Elgar, Fauré, Britten, Vierne, Franck and Stanford. Held at Windsor Parish Church on Saturday 29 November, 7.30pm. Accompanied by Luke Bond, celebrated organist at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. For more information and to get your tickets visit.
Windsor & Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra's Young Musician Concerto Competition winner 2024, Kiki Skinner will be performing at the WMSO November concert on Saturday 29 November, 7.30pm at the Baylis Theatre, Braywick Leisure Centre, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN. Sibelius, Finlandia, Elgar, Cello Concerto - soloist Kiki Skinner, Shostakovich, Symphony No 5. Windsor & Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra, WMSO, is a semi-professional and high-standard group of musicians who rehearse every Tuesday evening during term time at the Dolphin School in Hurst, performing at least 3 major concerts in local venues including Braywick Leisure Centre. We perform a range of works from well-known favourites to lesser known gems of the classical repertoire, as well as joining together with choirs and charities to promote the arts and music in the Royal Borough. For more information and to get your tickets visit.
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading research charity for dementia. As research experts, we fund world-class, pioneering scientists to find preventions, treatments, and a cure for dementia. Almost one million people are living with dementia today. Alzheimer’s Research UK receives little government funding, so we rely almost entirely on donations from individuals, fundraisers, companies and charitable trusts to fund our vital research. This research is both desperately underfunded and urgently needed to help us find an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Actress Pauline Quirke’s family – star of Birds of a Feather announced that she is living with dementia earlier this year. On 8 December, Pauline’s son, Charlie Quirke, will be going on a five-day trek, walking from Essex to his home in Bourne End, Marlow, covering many miles a day. He will be joined by celebrity friends on the route, to raise both funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK The challenge will run from Monday 8 to Friday 12 December.
Riverside Players pantomime, The Pied Piper of Hamelin at the Memorial Hall in Old Windsor over the first two full weekends in December - Friday 5, 8pm, Saturday 6, 1pm & 5.30pm, Sunday 7, 2.30pm, Thursday 11, 8pm, Friday 12, 8pm, Saturday 13, 2.30pm & 8pm. Tickets are now on sale. We are a local, not for profit society. We like to make annual charitable donations to local and national charities that have meaning to our members. This show, presented by the NODA award winning Riverside Players, is full of great songs and lots of audience participation. If you are looking for a magical start to Christmas, come along for some festive panto fun. For more information and to book your tickets, visit. You can also call the box office on 07803 705437.
Carols on the Hill is a beloved Windsor tradition, dating back decades. Friday 12 December, 6.15pm to 7.25pm. This year we celebrate 76 years of this community gathering in aid of charity with carol singing by a lighted Christmas tree near the statue of Queen Victoria, against the iconic backdrop of Windsor Castle.
Join us for a traditional concert by the Ascot Brass Band and Taplow Youth Choir this Christmas in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Held at St Mary's Church, Maidenhead on Saturday 13 December, 7pm to 10pm. A traditional brass band and choir as we welcome in the Christmas season with celebrity guest Brian Blessed as we raise money for an incredible cause. For more information and to get your tickets, visit.
Maidenhead Drama Guilds Pantomine Robin Hood at Norden Farm, SL6 4PF on Tuesday 16 December to Sunday 21 December. Join the legendary Robin Hood and his merry men, as they battle the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his two idiotic henchmen. Will Robin be able to scupper the Sheriff’s evil plans and free the land from tyranny and win the heart of Maid Marian? You will have to come along and find out! For more information visit.
Voices Anon Christmas Concert on Friday 19 December, 7.30pm at Tippetts Hall St Piran's School, Maidenhead. For more information visit.
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Do you have any spare time and would be keen to volunteer at this winter's Night Shelter at The Alma Beacon, Windsor? The Night Shelter is a crucial part of the Windsor Homeless Project, providing a warm meal and a comfortable safe bed for the vulnerable homeless of our town during the coldest months of the year. Last year the Night Shelter ran for 70 nights. This year the plan is more ambitious running for an additional 21 nights including over the Christmas and New Year, and accommodating more guests. This is only possible with the help of wonderful volunteers. They need more volunteers to make this year's Night Shelter a success. No experience needed - just enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference. If you feel you could help making tea & coffee, serving supper, preparing a breakfast or lending a listening ear we'd love to hear from you. To receive further information including shift dates, times and basic training details, please 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.
Maidenhead Heritage Centre is urgently seeking public-facing volunteers for various roles including visitor reception and stewarding in the Air Transport Auxiliary gallery - which includes a Spitfire simulator which we teach volunteers to fly. For more information visit.
Age Concern Windsor is looking for volunteers to help with a new Activity cafe on Tuesdays 10am to 12pm. Volunteering would include serving refreshments, talking with attendees, playing games and join in activities. If you have a few hours to spare on a Tuesday and would enjoy meeting new people then we'd love to hear from you. For more information call 01753 860685 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.
Are you looking for unique festive gifts? Why not sponsor a museum object in their name? Windsor & Royal Borough Museum have carefully selected 40 unique objects from their collection that you can choose from to sponsor. In return, you will be sent a digital certificate with an image of your chosen object. Your name will also be displayed on our online sponsors board (unless you opt out). There are three levels of annual sponsorship (£25, £50 and £100) with added benefits for the higher levels, including attendance to an annual gala and a private tour of Windsor Guildhall. With your help, we can continue to share the rich histories of our collection and ensure it will be accessible for future generations to enjoy. Find out more about the scheme and how to sponsor an object here: Sponsor an Object | RBWM Together
ABC to read pledges over 50,000 reading sessions in support of the National Year of Reading. Reading, UK – Berkshire children’s reading charity ABC to read has pledged to deliver over 50,000 one-to-one and small-group reading sessions in local schools this during National Year of Reading. The pledge forms part of the government-led National Year of Reading campaign, which aims to tackle the decline in reading for pleasure and boost literacy levels across the country. The campaign highlights research showing that children who read regularly perform better at school, enjoy stronger wellbeing and have improved life chances. Working with more than 100 primary and secondary schools across Berkshire, ABC to read will also deliver peer-to-peer reading workshops to help older students support younger readers, and parent workshops to show families how to make reading a regular and enjoyable part of home life. ABC to read is now inviting schools, parents and potential volunteers to join its mission during the National Year of Reading. For more information, visit or email.
Old Windsor Tennis Club is looking for new adult members. They play on Saturdays from 1pm year round and on Summer Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm. For more information call Ron on 07528 703860.
Knowl Hill 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 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.
Are you an unpaid carer supporting a loved one? Whether you're caring for a parent, partner, child, friend or neighbour - you are not alone. Come along to the Carers Case, held every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2.30pm to 4pm at St Mark’s Crescent Methodist Church. Enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee connect with others who understand. Share experiences, tips and support. Access information about local resources. For more information call 01628 200068.
Discover the game of Go Go Club. No experience needed we’ll teach you! Fun, friendly, and free. Drop in and try the world’s oldest strategy game. Thursdays, 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Maidenhead Library.
Fun Fizz Friday - Junior Youth Club for children in school years one to six at Boyn Hill Baptist Church, Westborough Road, Maidenhead. Friday evenings during term time 6.15pm to 7.30pm. Craft, games, pool, table tennis, parachute games, group refreshments and bible talk and more. For more information call Barbara on 07884305387 or email.
TWAM (TOOLS WITH A MISSION) at Boyn Hill Baptist Church is collecting tools for the above charity during the week 7 to 15 November. Tradesmen tools/gardening tools, sewing machines, old working computers. For a full list of tools wanted and for times when the church is open to drop things off visit their website or call 01628 781930.
Windsor Theatre Guild (WTG) presents ‘Quiz’ an intriguing play by James Graham at The Old Court, Windsor. Show times: 7.30pm performances from Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 & Monday 17 to Saturday 22 November and a 2pm matinee on Saturday 15. The play is a sharp, fictional reimagining of the most famous quiz show controversy ever – the army major, his wife and his coughing accomplice found guilty of cheating to win £1 million on the ‘Who Wants to be Millionaire?’ game show. The audience is challenged to make their own judgment and the production includes interactive voting on electronic keypads. For more information and to get your tickets visit or 01753 911333.
Christmas Fair at St Marks Crescent Methodist Church, Allenby Rd., SL6 5BQ on Saturday 15 November, 10am to 12noon. Raising funds for "The World is my Parish Children's Foundation" [supporting disadvantaged children & their families in Zimbabwe and the Church]. Stalls include books/CDs/DVDs, Bric-a-Brac, Chris's Crafts, Amna's Beauty Products, Raffle, Tombola. Refreshments served all morning. All welcome. For more information email.
Windsor & Royal Borough Museum will be open on Saturday 15 November from 12pm to 5.30pm to celebrate Windsor’s Christmas Lights Switch-on. Are you looking for unique gifts? At the Museum you can make a personalised Christmas badge for a loved one, sponsor a museum object in their name Sponsor an Object | RBWM Together or buy stocking fillers for the history-lover in your life! Lights will be switched on at 5.30pm with live performances taking place outside Windsor Castle from 3pm. There will also be Christmas market stalls and children's rides throughout the town centre.
We are thrilled that the Sunninghill Street Fayre will return to the High Street on Sunday 16 November, 12pm to 4 pm, with Sunninghill High Street transformed into a busy Street Fayre. It is an opportunity for local businesses, community groups, schools and other local organisations to showcase themselves. The event starts with a parade down the High Street led by the Town Crier and a Pipe Band. There will be market stalls and food outlets along the High Street, with children’s rides and other entertainment including Father Christmas in his grotto at Cordes Hall. For more information visit.
Teatime for the Soul followed by afternoon tea at Cookham Methodist Church, 1 Lower Road, Cookham, SL6 9HJ on Sunday 16 November, 3pm to 4pm. For more information call 07535 511421.
The Arts Society Maidenhead are presenting a lecture entitled: “Finn Juhl: The Fall and Rise of Denmark’s Greatest Designer.” on Monday 17 November, 11.30pm at Braywick Leisure Centre. Guests are most welcome to attend. For more details please email.
Windsor Library - Cookie Decorating. 30 Sweet Years. Monday 17 November, 4pm. Sweet news! Windsor Library is turning 30 and celebrating in the tastiest way possible. Join us for birthday fun and cookie decorating that's sure to be a treat. Come for frosting, stay for the fun. For children aged three to 10. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Windsor Library - S.J Bennett Author Interview Event at Windsor Library on Tuesday 18 November, 7.30pm. S.J. Bennett is the author of the bestselling mystery series featuring Queen Elizabeth II as an investigator. Over a career spanning fifteen novels, she has won the Romantic Novelist of the Year award, and been shortlisted for the Crime Writer’s Association Whodunnit Dagger award. 'The Queen Who Came in From The Cold' is set in 1961 and tells the story of the Queen travelling on the royal train where she is met by an unreliable witness who claims to have seen a brutal murder. Did it really happen, and could the victim be a missing friend of Princess Margaret's new husband, Tony Armstrong Jones? This interview is a fantastic chance for Sophia Bennett to share her insights at Windsor Library on her writing processes, answer questions and engage with the audience. There will also be a bar on site! Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Ascot Memory Group - new event launch! Held at St Michael’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Sunninghill, SL5 7DD on Wednesday 19 November, 11am to 12.30pm. Free to attend.
The Arts Society Runnymede has moved to Wraysbury Village Hall for it's monthly lectures and you are invited to attend. On Wednesday 19 November. Coffee from 10am, lecture starts at 10.30am. The subject is The Men who made Cathedrals by Imogen Corrigan. Membership available. For more information email.
Windsor Library - Author Talk with Peter Durrant at Windsor Library on Thursday 20 November, 7pm. Get ready for a journey through history! Join us for a fascinating author talk with Peter Durrant as he dives into the history of the Lord-Lieutenants of Berkshire from 1545 to 2023. From the days of the Tudors and the Civil War, to the age of Napoleon, discover who held the position as the Crown's personal representative in this Royal County. Expect tales of courtiers, royals, and leading local figures! Don't miss out on this captivating slice of local history. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Windsor Library - Tea and Talk with Author Agnes Fernandes on Friday 21 November, 4pm. Agnes will be talking about her Elizabeth Ascot series at Windsor Library. Sandwiches, scones, jam and cream will be served. There will also be gift sets available to purchase. The historical and modern fiction novel series is paired with artisan tea blends for an immersive and multi-sensory reading experience. The stories are set in Ascot England, and explore themes of women's solidarity and resilience. Please note this event is for adults. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Windsor Library - Vinyl Frontier Listening Party on Friday 21 November, 7pm. To celebrate Windsor Library's 30th birthday, we're spinning back the clock with a Vinyl Frontier Listening Evening like no other. There will be a visual and audio presentation to tell a story to the music and a bar will be available. Expect iconic tracks straight from 1995, the golden age of the 90's - when CDs ruled, Britpop reigned and mixtapes were pure magic. Please note this event is for adults. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Cookham Dean Church will be holding an Autumn Fayre on Saturday 22 November, 10am to 2.30pm at Cookham Dean WI Hall (SL6 9PD). Entry is free and refreshments available all day. More information email.
Castle View is delighted to announce its inaugural Christmas Market, showcasing the best of local suppliers and products on Saturday 22 November, 11am to 4pm at The Hub, Castle View Retirement Community. The market will officially open at 11am, setting the stage for a day filled with holiday cheer and local charm. Visitors can enjoy refreshments and food throughout the day. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Castle View’s grounds, this festive event promises to be a fantastic festive celebration for all. For more information visit.
Maidenhead Choral Society Autumn Concert. Saturday 22 November, 7.30pm. Maidenhead Choral Society invites you enjoy Dvorak’s well-loved Mass In D, as well as works by Britten, Vaughan Williams and Whitacre. The concert will be held at Maidenhead Methodist Church, High Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1EF. Why not come and join us after the Christmas Light Switch On! For more information and to get your tickets visit.
Christmas fair on Sunday 23 November, 1pm to 4pm at Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground (Pirate Park). Free to enter. Small fee to see Santa with gift. For more information visit.
Start your Christmas with Old Windsor Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival. Open 10am to 6pm on 22, 23, 29 and 30 November - (Sunday service 11am to 12noon). Each tree has a unique story to tell, set in the historic building. Homemade cakes and refreshments and plenty of parking. Entry free though donations welcome.
Monkey Island Estate, YTL Hotels’ island escape in Bray, Berkshire, is delighted to partner with award-winning, local florist, Kim Wright, for a wreath-making workshop on Thursday 27 November, 10.30am. Guests are invited to craft their own bespoke wreaths, using high-quality materials under Kim’s expert guidance in spectacular surroundings. The two and a half hour workshop includes all materials, along with complimentary hot drinks to enjoy throughout the morning. Spaces for the workshop are limited, and reservations are required. For more information and to book, please visit here.
Quiz Night - Saturday 29 November, 7 pm for 7.30pm (Prompt start please) at Woodlands Park Village Centre, Manifold Way, SL6 3GW. Tables of six or individual entries. Bring your own food, drinks, glasses. A Raffle will be held with various prizes. For more information call 01628 570100 or email. All proceeds go to St Marks Crescent Methodist Church Fund
Concorde - An Anglo-French Choral Celebration by the Royal Free Singers. They invite you to join them to celebrate the masters of the English and French choral repertoires with powerful and exciting classics from composers of the late Romantic and 20th Century periods, including Elgar, Fauré, Britten, Vierne, Franck and Stanford. Held at Windsor Parish Church on Saturday 29 November, 7.30pm. Accompanied by Luke Bond, celebrated organist at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. For more information and to get your tickets visit.
Windsor & Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra's Young Musician Concerto Competition winner 2024, Kiki Skinner will be performing at the WMSO November concert on Saturday 29 November, 7.30pm at the Baylis Theatre, Braywick Leisure Centre, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN. Sibelius, Finlandia, Elgar, Cello Concerto - soloist Kiki Skinner, Shostakovich, Symphony No 5. Windsor & Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra, WMSO, is a semi-professional and high-standard group of musicians who rehearse every Tuesday evening during term time at the Dolphin School in Hurst, performing at least 3 major concerts in local venues including Braywick Leisure Centre. We perform a range of works from well-known favourites to lesser known gems of the classical repertoire, as well as joining together with choirs and charities to promote the arts and music in the Royal Borough. For more information and to get your tickets visit.
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading research charity for dementia. As research experts, we fund world-class, pioneering scientists to find preventions, treatments, and a cure for dementia. Almost one million people are living with dementia today. Alzheimer’s Research UK receives little government funding, so we rely almost entirely on donations from individuals, fundraisers, companies and charitable trusts to fund our vital research. This research is both desperately underfunded and urgently needed to help us find an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Actress Pauline Quirke’s family – star of Birds of a Feather announced that she is living with dementia earlier this year. On 8 December, Pauline’s son, Charlie Quirke, will be going on a five-day trek, walking from Essex to his home in Bourne End, Marlow, covering many miles a day. He will be joined by celebrity friends on the route, to raise both funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK The challenge will run from Monday 8 to Friday 12 December.
Riverside Players pantomime, The Pied Piper of Hamelin at the Memorial Hall in Old Windsor over the first two full weekends in December - Friday 5, 8pm, Saturday 6, 1pm & 5.30pm, Sunday 7, 2.30pm, Thursday 11, 8pm, Friday 12, 8pm, Saturday 13, 2.30pm & 8pm. Tickets are now on sale. We are a local, not for profit society. We like to make annual charitable donations to local and national charities that have meaning to our members. This show, presented by the NODA award winning Riverside Players, is full of great songs and lots of audience participation. If you are looking for a magical start to Christmas, come along for some festive panto fun. For more information and to book your tickets, visit. You can also call the box office on 07803 705437.
Carols on the Hill is a beloved Windsor tradition, dating back decades. Friday 12 December, 6.15pm to 7.25pm. This year we celebrate 76 years of this community gathering in aid of charity with carol singing by a lighted Christmas tree near the statue of Queen Victoria, against the iconic backdrop of Windsor Castle.
Join us for a traditional concert by the Ascot Brass Band and Taplow Youth Choir this Christmas in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Held at St Mary's Church, Maidenhead on Saturday 13 December, 7pm to 10pm. A traditional brass band and choir as we welcome in the Christmas season with celebrity guest Brian Blessed as we raise money for an incredible cause. For more information and to get your tickets, visit.
Maidenhead Drama Guilds Pantomine Robin Hood at Norden Farm, SL6 4PF on Tuesday 16 December to Sunday 21 December. Join the legendary Robin Hood and his merry men, as they battle the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his two idiotic henchmen. Will Robin be able to scupper the Sheriff’s evil plans and free the land from tyranny and win the heart of Maid Marian? You will have to come along and find out! For more information visit.
Voices Anon Christmas Concert on Friday 19 December, 7.30pm at Tippetts Hall St Piran's School, Maidenhead. For more information visit.
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Do you have any spare time and would be keen to volunteer at this winter's Night Shelter at The Alma Beacon, Windsor? The Night Shelter is a crucial part of the Windsor Homeless Project, providing a warm meal and a comfortable safe bed for the vulnerable homeless of our town during the coldest months of the year. Last year the Night Shelter ran for 70 nights. This year the plan is more ambitious running for an additional 21 nights including over the Christmas and New Year, and accommodating more guests. This is only possible with the help of wonderful volunteers. They need more volunteers to make this year's Night Shelter a success. No experience needed - just enthusiasm and the desire to make a difference. If you feel you could help making tea & coffee, serving supper, preparing a breakfast or lending a listening ear we'd love to hear from you. To receive further information including shift dates, times and basic training details, please 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.
Maidenhead Heritage Centre is urgently seeking public-facing volunteers for various roles including visitor reception and stewarding in the Air Transport Auxiliary gallery - which includes a Spitfire simulator which we teach volunteers to fly. For more information visit.
Age Concern Windsor is looking for volunteers to help with a new Activity cafe on Tuesdays 10am to 12pm. Volunteering would include serving refreshments, talking with attendees, playing games and join in activities. If you have a few hours to spare on a Tuesday and would enjoy meeting new people then we'd love to hear from you. For more information call 01753 860685 or email.
Visit our Volunteering page to see more volunteering opportunities in the borough.
