Oaken Grove Park - Spring Seeding of flower beds.

On Saturday 14th March a small group from Friends of Oaken Grove Park and Wild Maidenhead spent a good couple of hours raking, planting and reseeding the Flower Bed on the North Side of the park. Perennials and Annuals were seeded including holly hocks, marigolds and a wild flower and grasses mix. The ground had been previously prepared by using a turf cutter to remove as much grass as possible so we just needed to rake up the earth before seeding. Hopefully we'll have a lovely display of flowers in the spring and on into the summer which will be great for improving the biodiversity of the park and boosting the insect population! Well done and thanks everyone!

“Bridging Hearts"

Our project, “Bridging Hearts,” is designed to support 22 vulnerable and older BAME women living in the Maidenhead/Windsor Borough who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Many of these women live alone, have limited English skills, or face cultural and financial barriers that prevent them from taking part in mainstream social activities.We plan to create a year-long programme of regular social and wellbeing activities that will help these women build friendships, improve their confidence, and feel more connected to their community.For the first quarter, residents have decided to focus on gentle exercise and wellbeing sessions to promote both physical and…

Reduce mental or physical health inequalities

We aims to reduce mental and physical health inequalities among 71 BAME young people in the Maidenhead and Windsor communities who are struggling with day-to-day tasks. We will provide culturally sensitive support through one-on-one mentoring, group workshops, and access to health and wellbeing resources.This initiative directly meets the criteria outlined in question 4 by Addressing health inequalities: Targeting BAME young people who face disproportionate barriers to mental and physical health support. Supporting day-to-day coping: Providing practical tools and guidance to help participants manage daily challenges. Building resilience and confidence: Offering structured programs that promote wellbeing, self-efficacy, and social connections. Engaging…