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  Oaken Grove Park - Wildflower Bed Maintenance Autumn 2026

  by Dave Duncan, 23 days ago
  A group of about 10 from Friends of Oaken Grove Park, GoodGym and Wild Maidenhead spent a good two hours on Saturday morning 17th of October doing some maintenance of the Wildflower bed and the Thatchers Community Orchard. We were very grateful for a lorry load of woodchip from the RBWM Tree Contractors - Artemis Tree Surgery which we spread over cardboard in the wildflower bed to help suppress the weeds. In the Orchard we spread the woodchip around each of our 10 trees to suppress the weeds but also to protect them from over zealous strimming! Good work all... Continue reading

  A group of about 10 from Friends of Oaken Grove Park, GoodGym and Wild Maidenhead spent a good two hours on Saturday morning 17th of October doing some maintenance of the Wildflower bed and the Thatchers Community Orchard. We were very grateful for a lorry load of woodchip from the RBWM Tree Contractors - Artemis Tree Surgery which we spread over cardboard in the wildflower bed to help suppress the weeds. In the Orchard we spread the woodchip around each of our 10 trees to suppress the weeds but also to protect them from over zealous strimming! Good work all - should look nice next year!
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  Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group - Developing a Tai Chi Push Hands Program for Community Health

  by MaidenheadTaiChiCommunityGroup, about 1 month ago
  

  
  

  A Special Tai Chi Gathering at Maidenhead Library!

  Last Thursday, we were honoured to welcome a Japanese student of our Master’s disciple, who travelled from Australia to the UK and joined us for a Tai Chi session in Maidenhead.

  It was a great privilege to invite her to demonstrate Yang Style Tai Chi to our members at Maidenhead Library.

  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed her wonderful performance and the opportunity to chat with her. We shared our experiences and exchanged ideas on how to improve our Tai Chi practice.

  It was a lovely and meaningful gathering, and everyone learned a great deal... Continue reading

  
  

  A Special Tai Chi Gathering at Maidenhead Library!

  Last Thursday, we were honoured to welcome a Japanese student of our Master’s disciple, who travelled from Australia to the UK and joined us for a Tai Chi session in Maidenhead.

  It was a great privilege to invite her to demonstrate Yang Style Tai Chi to our members at Maidenhead Library.

  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed her wonderful performance and the opportunity to chat with her. We shared our experiences and exchanged ideas on how to improve our Tai Chi practice.

  It was a lovely and meaningful gathering, and everyone learned a great deal from one another. It was a wonderful example of how Tai Chi brings people together across cultures and countries!

  A big thank you to her for sharing her knowledge, experience and passion for Tai Chi with us!
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  EmpowHER

  by Saminahussain, about 1 month ago
  

  “Menopause & Us: Understanding the South Asian Woman’s Experience”

  
  

  • Our symptoms may not always look the same — hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, anxiety, brain fog, joint pain, fatigue and changes in weight.
  • Culture and silence — why menopause can be difficult to talk about within families and communities.
  • The impact on identity — confidence, relationships, intimacy, work and feeling like “yourself” again.
  • Weight and body changes — why weight around the middle can become more noticeable and why dieting alone isn't always the answer.
  • Diabetes and heart health — understanding why midlife health matters particularly for South Asian... Continue reading

  “Menopause & Us: Understanding the South Asian Woman’s Experience”

  
  

  • Our symptoms may not always look the same — hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems, anxiety, brain fog, joint pain, fatigue and changes in weight.
  • Culture and silence — why menopause can be difficult to talk about within families and communities.
  • The impact on identity — confidence, relationships, intimacy, work and feeling like “yourself” again.
  • Weight and body changes — why weight around the middle can become more noticeable and why dieting alone isn't always the answer.
  • Diabetes and heart health — understanding why midlife health matters particularly for South Asian women.
  • Bone and muscle health — the importance of strength, movement, protein and maintaining muscle as we age.
  • Mental wellbeing — recognising that anxiety, low mood, irritability and poor sleep can be part of the menopause transition.
  • HRT and treatment options — busting myths, understanding benefits and risks, and knowing what questions to ask your GP or menopause specialist.
  • When is it “just menopause” and when should I seek help?
  • Our daughters and the next generation — breaking the silence so women don't have to navigate menopause alone.

  A powerful conversation starter

  “How much of what we experience in menopause have we been taught to accept as simply part of being a woman?”

  And perhaps the most important question:

  “Are South Asian women getting the right information, support and culturally sensitive care during menopause?”

  This was a really powerful interactive talk rather than a traditional presentation women anonymously writing down the menopause questions they've never felt comfortable asking, then having a GP/menopause specialist answer them openly
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  EmpowHER

  by Saminahussain, about 2 months ago
  

  
  

  🌸EmpowHER – Strength, Mobility & Menopause 🌸
  What a wonderful session at EmpowHER! 💪🏽✨
  
  Our women came together for a gentle but empowering Strength & Mobility class, creating a safe and supportive space to move, build confidence and focus on our health and wellbeing.
  
  We also had an insightful Menopause Talk, opening up honest conversations around menopause, the changes women experience, and the importance of understanding and looking after our bodies.
  
  💗 Stronger bodies. Greater confidence. Better informed.
  At EmpowHER, we believe every woman deserves a space where she feels supported, heard and empowered whatever her age, fitness level or... Continue reading

  
  

  🌸EmpowHER – Strength, Mobility & Menopause 🌸
  What a wonderful session at EmpowHER! 💪🏽✨
  
  Our women came together for a gentle but empowering Strength & Mobility class, creating a safe and supportive space to move, build confidence and focus on our health and wellbeing.
  
  We also had an insightful Menopause Talk, opening up honest conversations around menopause, the changes women experience, and the importance of understanding and looking after our bodies.
  
  💗 Stronger bodies. Greater confidence. Better informed.
  At EmpowHER, we believe every woman deserves a space where she feels supported, heard and empowered whatever her age, fitness level or stage of life.
  
  A huge thank you to Dr Muninder Walia and to everyone who joined us and shared their experiences.
  
  This is more than exercise. It’s community, connection and empowerment. 🌸

  
  #EmpowHER #Limitless24 #SakoonThroughCancer #WomensHealth #MenopauseMatters #StrengthAndMobility #WomenSupportingWomen #HealthyAgeing #Community #EmpowerHER
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  Sun sea and ice cream...no need to go away when you can holiday with your local churches!!

  by CHWChurches, about 2 months ago
  

  The churches of Wraysbury, Horton and Colnbrook (CHW Churches) created a true holiday feel for the local older residents with their "Holiday at Home" event in August. A five day extravaganza included games, puzzles, live music, glass decorating, hand massages and high tea. There was even a day at the seaside, with sand, paddling, mini golf and of course, ice cream! A fantastic week with a chance to have fun and make new friends!

  The churches of Wraysbury, Horton and Colnbrook (CHW Churches) created a true holiday feel for the local older residents with their "Holiday at Home" event in August. A five day extravaganza included games, puzzles, live music, glass decorating, hand massages and high tea. There was even a day at the seaside, with sand, paddling, mini golf and of course, ice cream! A fantastic week with a chance to have fun and make new friends!
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  Women's Health EmpowHER

  by Saminahussain, about 2 months ago
  

  
  

  We are back and had a full hall for our first class of the Autumn Term; great to see everyone's commitment to focusing on their wellbeing through movement.

  
  

  We are back and had a full hall for our first class of the Autumn Term; great to see everyone's commitment to focusing on their wellbeing through movement.
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  Oaken Grove Park - Upper Pond Gravel Delivery

  by Dave Duncan, 2 months ago
  

  Today a group of volunteers collected, transported and shoveled 3 or 4 tonnes of gravel kindly donated by a local resident to the Sir Nicholas Winton upper pond in Oaken Grove Park. The gravel will for the base of a new wildlife pond in the old derelict pond. Once completed with a pond liner and planting the new wildlife pond will look great and be an essential resource for hedgehog, foxes, insects, bats and birds - especially in the warmer summers expected. Thank you to everyone who helped today! Good work!

  Today a group of volunteers collected, transported and shoveled 3 or 4 tonnes of gravel kindly donated by a local resident to the Sir Nicholas Winton upper pond in Oaken Grove Park. The gravel will for the base of a new wildlife pond in the old derelict pond. Once completed with a pond liner and planting the new wildlife pond will look great and be an essential resource for hedgehog, foxes, insects, bats and birds - especially in the warmer summers expected. Thank you to everyone who helped today! Good work!
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  Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group - Developing a Tai Chi Push Hands Program for Community Health

  by MaidenheadTaiChiCommunityGroup, 2 months ago
  

  
  

  Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group continues to hold our weekly Tai Chi class at Maidenhead Library.

  We have also introduced a practical warm-up session that combines basic Tai Chi techniques with the principles of warm-up exercises. This helps participants prepare their bodies for Tai Chi practice, improve flexibility and mobility, and reduce the risk of injury. We are also inviting an Occupational Therapist volunteer to help us prepare and conduct a review of the effects of Tai Chi practice on participants’ health, mobility, balance, and overall well-being.

  
  

  
  

  Maidenhead Tai Chi Community Group continues to hold our weekly Tai Chi class at Maidenhead Library.

  We have also introduced a practical warm-up session that combines basic Tai Chi techniques with the principles of warm-up exercises. This helps participants prepare their bodies for Tai Chi practice, improve flexibility and mobility, and reduce the risk of injury. We are also inviting an Occupational Therapist volunteer to help us prepare and conduct a review of the effects of Tai Chi practice on participants’ health, mobility, balance, and overall well-being.

  
  
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  Summer role play village in Datchet

  by Pop Up Play Village, 3 months ago
  

  
  

  This summer, we had two amazing STEM Role Play Sessions at Datchet Baptist Church, welcoming local families with children aged 0–8. Children enjoyed exploring different role-play areas, including our Construction Site, Emergency Services, STEM games and Outdoor Games, as well as getting creative in our Art Studio, where children and parents designed and made fun summer crafts together.

  It was wonderful to meet so many local families and receive such lovely feedback about the sessions. We are incredibly grateful to the RBWM Innovation Fund for making this opportunity possible and allowing us to bring these free, educational... Continue reading

  
  

  This summer, we had two amazing STEM Role Play Sessions at Datchet Baptist Church, welcoming local families with children aged 0–8. Children enjoyed exploring different role-play areas, including our Construction Site, Emergency Services, STEM games and Outdoor Games, as well as getting creative in our Art Studio, where children and parents designed and made fun summer crafts together.

  It was wonderful to meet so many local families and receive such lovely feedback about the sessions. We are incredibly grateful to the RBWM Innovation Fund for making this opportunity possible and allowing us to bring these free, educational and fun experiences to local families. We are now looking forward to bringing more Pop Up Play Village sessions to Windsor from September — with plenty more learning, creativity and fun to come!

  Love Lizette

  
  
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  EmpowHER Datchet Village Hall

  by Saminahussain, 3 months ago