RBWM Innovation Fund Project

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  Chair Yoga Update

  by UnwindYS, about 3 years ago
  So nice to read all the updates of sponsored projects in the community!

  
  

  We are continuing to see the chair yoga project in Cookham thrive, it's 9 months since we started and the students have formed such a lovely community, bringing along friends and visitors, too.

  
  

  Hope everyone is enjoying the BH weekend!

  Sandra

  So nice to read all the updates of sponsored projects in the community!

  
  

  We are continuing to see the chair yoga project in Cookham thrive, it's 9 months since we started and the students have formed such a lovely community, bringing along friends and visitors, too.

  
  

  Hope everyone is enjoying the BH weekend!

  Sandra
• Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. on Facebook Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. on X (formerly Twitter) Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. on Linkedin Email The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. link

  The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre.

  by The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club, about 3 years ago
  

  Our Lunch Club members enjoying their afternoon cream tea for the King's Coronation. We held the cream tea on a Friday, as well as our regular lunch club on a Thursday, meaning our members had another social outing that week. The Club helps to prevent loneliness and build friendships between the elderly members of our local community.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Our Lunch Club members enjoying their afternoon cream tea for the King's Coronation. We held the cream tea on a Friday, as well as our regular lunch club on a Thursday, meaning our members had another social outing that week. The Club helps to prevent loneliness and build friendships between the elderly members of our local community.

  
  

  
  

  
  
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  The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre.

  by The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club, over 3 years ago
  

  Some of our male members enjoying their 2-course dinner and afternoon out at the Jolly Codgers Lunch Club. The Club helps them to battle loneliness and build friendships in their local community.

  Some of our male members enjoying their 2-course dinner and afternoon out at the Jolly Codgers Lunch Club. The Club helps them to battle loneliness and build friendships in their local community.
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  Wellbeing Walks

  by Helen Park, over 3 years ago
  

  Our first Wellbeing Walk Leader training was held in February, and we are pleased to confirm that a second date has now been added. This will be held on Tuesday 20^th June from 10am – 2pm.

  Regular walking has huge benefits for individuals both physically and mentally and we want to increase opportunities available for people to take part in regular organised walking groups.

  If you are a local organisation, charity or individual looking to volunteer and would be interested in leading a regular walk, please get in touch to find out more about the FREE walk leader training.

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  Our first Wellbeing Walk Leader training was held in February, and we are pleased to confirm that a second date has now been added. This will be held on Tuesday 20^th June from 10am – 2pm.

  Regular walking has huge benefits for individuals both physically and mentally and we want to increase opportunities available for people to take part in regular organised walking groups.

  If you are a local organisation, charity or individual looking to volunteer and would be interested in leading a regular walk, please get in touch to find out more about the FREE walk leader training.

  For further information or to book a place on the June training date please email: helen@maidenheadunitedfc.org
• Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. on Facebook Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. on X (formerly Twitter) Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. on Linkedin Email The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre. link

  The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre.

  by The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club, over 3 years ago
  

  The members enjoying another 2-course dinner and afternoon out at the Jolly Codgers Lunch Club. The Club helps to prevent loneliness and build friendships between the elderly members of our local community.

  
  

  The members enjoying another 2-course dinner and afternoon out at the Jolly Codgers Lunch Club. The Club helps to prevent loneliness and build friendships between the elderly members of our local community.

  
  
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  Savvy Slow cooking update

  by Danielle, over 3 years ago
  

  Yesterday saw the last session of 6 weeks for the pilot slow cooker course in Dedworth & Clewer, Windsor.

  Everyone attending received a free Slow cooker, recipes and a meal pack each week. There were extra carrots from the Sawyers Close community garden too.

  We had 20 regular attendees and amazing feedback, here are some of the comments residents made:

  “Great course, I have looked forward to attending each week.”

  “I really enjoyed taking part and it's nice to meet new people. I would highly recommend to other people to do the course.”

  “I did not realise you could cook... Continue reading

  Yesterday saw the last session of 6 weeks for the pilot slow cooker course in Dedworth & Clewer, Windsor.

  Everyone attending received a free Slow cooker, recipes and a meal pack each week. There were extra carrots from the Sawyers Close community garden too.

  We had 20 regular attendees and amazing feedback, here are some of the comments residents made:

  “Great course, I have looked forward to attending each week.”

  “I really enjoyed taking part and it's nice to meet new people. I would highly recommend to other people to do the course.”

  “I did not realise you could cook so many things in the slow cooker from sweet to savoury, that was a surprise for me.”

  “I have learnt how to use new spices to me. How to use slow cooker. How to mix different vegetables in one dish.”

  “Course was well run, I enjoyed being part of a group. I am looking forward to the whatsapp group continuing”.

  “My favourite thing to make was Banana bread I made it first time and it turned out perfect.”

  The Chicken Risotto and Banana bread were by far the favourites recipes and the group have set up a WhatsApp group to continue the learning and sharing of

  recipes too!

  
  

  
  
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  Eton Coffee and Catch Up

  over 3 years ago

  Quotes from the Eton Coffee and Catch up ;

  • “It is great to get back from spending some weeks with my family and reconnecting with friends at Coffee and Catch Up”.
  • “I like to come every Tuesday as it that is my daily outing that day”
  • “I’ve heard there will be a Toddler group starting soon. I love reading to my grandchildren and I want to volunteer to do that if I’m allowed to, when the Toddler group starts”

  Quotes from the Eton Coffee and Catch up ;

  • “It is great to get back from spending some weeks with my family and reconnecting with friends at Coffee and Catch Up”.
  • “I like to come every Tuesday as it that is my daily outing that day”
  • “I’ve heard there will be a Toddler group starting soon. I love reading to my grandchildren and I want to volunteer to do that if I’m allowed to, when the Toddler group starts”
• Share Your Community Healing Garden Needs You - Volunteer with us! on Facebook Share Your Community Healing Garden Needs You - Volunteer with us! on X (formerly Twitter) Share Your Community Healing Garden Needs You - Volunteer with us! on Linkedin Email Your Community Healing Garden Needs You - Volunteer with us! link

  Your Community Healing Garden Needs You - Volunteer with us!

  by Nature's Haven, over 3 years ago
  

  Community Healing Garden

  Volunteers

  We need you - no experience required

  
  

  Come and meet us…

  Tuesday 28th February between 2-4pm

  at the Building Bridges Hub,

  Nicholson Centre, Maidenhead

  
  

  Our mission is to enable our community to access & learn about the therapeutic & wellbeing benefits of gardening & nature.

  
  

  What Nature’s Haven can do for you:

  Give you a sense of purpose

  Help you meet new friends

  Provide a sense of community

  Increase your social skills

  Improve your self-esteem

  Teach you valuable skills

  Pathways into job opportunities & education

  Bring a little fun into your life

  
  

  Do you want to... Continue reading

  Community Healing Garden

  Volunteers

  We need you - no experience required

  
  

  Come and meet us…

  Tuesday 28th February between 2-4pm

  at the Building Bridges Hub,

  Nicholson Centre, Maidenhead

  
  

  Our mission is to enable our community to access & learn about the therapeutic & wellbeing benefits of gardening & nature.

  
  

  What Nature’s Haven can do for you:

  Give you a sense of purpose

  Help you meet new friends

  Provide a sense of community

  Increase your social skills

  Improve your self-esteem

  Teach you valuable skills

  Pathways into job opportunities & education

  Bring a little fun into your life

  
  

  Do you want to help but don’t have any spare time? You can also make a donation to help us build the garden our community. Please scan the QR code or go to our website and press the donate button. www.natureshaven.net
• Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. on Facebook Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. on X (formerly Twitter) Share The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. on Linkedin Email The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield. link

  The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at Woodlands Park Village Centre, by Barbara Hatfield.

  by The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club, over 3 years ago
  

  "The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre means so much to me because when I joined the club, it brought a whole new meaning to my life because the people that went were so friendly and the people that run the lunch club and the Centre are very kind and helpful. I look forward to every Thursday, meeting my friends and now I run a bring and buy stall and any money we make goes to our fund and it means I am chatting to everybody and any new people I try to make them welcome... Continue reading

  "The Jolly Codgers Lunch Club at the Woodlands Park Village Centre means so much to me because when I joined the club, it brought a whole new meaning to my life because the people that went were so friendly and the people that run the lunch club and the Centre are very kind and helpful. I look forward to every Thursday, meeting my friends and now I run a bring and buy stall and any money we make goes to our fund and it means I am chatting to everybody and any new people I try to make them welcome. It is a big asset to the community as we have many people over 60 years and it can be very lonely, so it means they can come to the club and have a lovely hot meal, have people to talk to and play bingo if they want. There is People to Places that can bring people in wheel chairs if required. When my husband was ill, and couldn't be left on his own, my daughter-in-law came every Thursday to look after him as she knew how important it was to me to be able to go to the club and meet my friends. Also when my husband passed away, I really don't know what I would have done without the thought of going to the club on a Thursday and everyone was so kind. Sometimes Linda, who runs the club, does an afternoon tea, Easter Jubilee etc, and that is a chance to dress up and something good to look forward to. She thinks of some lovely things for us to go to. Henry who runs the Centre and is our lunch club cook is a fantastic person, very kind and has always got time to listen. Without my lunch club, my life would have a big void. Thank you." - Barbara Hatfield.

  
  
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  Blokes Losing Timber E7 - Clearing away the Obstacles

  by JonDavey, over 3 years ago
  

  Follow BLT on the blog or Insta

  Hope you like the backdrop for this video ;)

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNqYDxpijNk

  The area behind me was just full of mainly ivy, covering the first 4-6 of the shed and the whole back area… clearing it as added 3-400 square feet of garden!

  I need to now clear the ivy roots from the soil and it’s like clearing the body of all the rubbish we put in. And hopefully the exercise will burn off some of the fat.

  I managed to start getting some videos done when I had a few days off work and... Continue reading

  Follow BLT on the blog or Insta

  Hope you like the backdrop for this video ;)

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNqYDxpijNk

  The area behind me was just full of mainly ivy, covering the first 4-6 of the shed and the whole back area… clearing it as added 3-400 square feet of garden!

  I need to now clear the ivy roots from the soil and it’s like clearing the body of all the rubbish we put in. And hopefully the exercise will burn off some of the fat.

  I managed to start getting some videos done when I had a few days off work and on reflection, those days were very positive from an intake point of view. I minimised the rubbish and tried to buy fresh good quality food to put in and prepared it with love for my family.

  Doing the blogs and videos drove more traffic to my website but also made me more accountable to me and so the net results were better than the days where I didn’t shoot any videos.

  Taking time to write more words to go with the videos will hopefully also help get the mind more focused on the task in hand.

  I mentioned this idea before but perhaps BLT could help others like me become more accountable to themselves by encouraging others to blog, shoot videos, tweet, whatever social channels you use… make use of them to share what you are trying to achieve.

  Good luck with your mission… and do tag us in #blokeslosingtimber

  Thank you.

  Jon

  
  

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