Maidenhead Community Empowerment

This network is driven by the Maidenhead community and provides a platform to discuss community empowerment. Those involved will work collaboratively to develop projects that build on existing resources to shape the local area in ways that matter most to the community. Anyone from the Maidenhead community is more than welcome to get involved in regular meetings that explore the theme of community empowerment.

The Community Empowerment network is now meeting in two project groups. Please see more details below:

COVID-19 Art Exhibition Project - 23rd May - 2:30pm - Zoom

Heritage Trail Project - 1st June - 10am - Maidenhead Library

If you would like to get involved in any of these projects, please email volunteer@rbwm.gov.uk

The Community Empowerment network is now meeting in two project groups. Please see more details below:

COVID-19 Art Exhibition Project - 23rd May - 2:30pm - Zoom

Heritage Trail Project - 1st June - 10am - Maidenhead Library

If you would like to get involved in any of these projects, please email volunteer@rbwm.gov.uk

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The aim of this group is to empower individuals from communities to use their skills, knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to build on existing local resources to strengthen the local area in ways that matter most to the community. They do this by working together to implement projects that will benefit the wider community.

Please share your community stories with us here...

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Cycle Hubs

almost 4 years ago
Maidenhead Cycle Hub
The Royal Borough’s support has been vital to the growth of Maidenhead Cycle Hub and the establishment of Windsor Cycle Hub in May 2021. Cycling charities need a lot of space to operate in for both our workshop and shop, without the council’s support identifying and liaising with local landlords it is unlikely that Maidenhead Cycle Hub would have secured the affordable premises that we need.
The Royal Borough has also been instrumental in helping us network with other charities such as Abri, Housing Solutions, Maidenhead Mosque, Maidenhead Magpies and Apna Virsa; these relationships have allowed Maidenhead... Continue reading
Maidenhead Cycle Hub
The Royal Borough’s support has been vital to the growth of Maidenhead Cycle Hub and the establishment of Windsor Cycle Hub in May 2021. Cycling charities need a lot of space to operate in for both our workshop and shop, without the council’s support identifying and liaising with local landlords it is unlikely that Maidenhead Cycle Hub would have secured the affordable premises that we need.
The Royal Borough has also been instrumental in helping us network with other charities such as Abri, Housing Solutions, Maidenhead Mosque, Maidenhead Magpies and Apna Virsa; these relationships have allowed Maidenhead Cycle Hub to broaden our reach into the wider Maidenhead community and deliver more of our services where they have most impact.
Collaborating with the council has also proven transformative with our charity fundraising efforts. The council’s “Our Community Enterprise” initiative has both educated us to be more successful with grant applications and helped us with applications when advantageous. The support the council provides has allowed us to expand the services we deliver in Maidenhead and to advise Windsor Cycle Hub when they set up in Clewer last year.’

Windsor Cycle Hub
Windsor Cycle Hub has just celebrated its first birthday. We’re a charity, based at The Swan in Clewer, our aim is to encourage cycling within Windsor and the surrounding villages.
We meet every Saturday morning, at 11am our ‘Bike Kitchen’ opens for free basic repairs and safety-checks. There’s a guided ride each week at 11:30. On the first Saturday of the month it’s a ‘Gentle Ride’ – a steady pace, away from traffic and suitable for families. The rides get a little longer, faster and hillier through the month.
The Swan’s a great meeting place, with easy low traffic access to Windsor Great Park and the Jubilee River. We aim to build confidence, and knowledge of quiet places to cycle locally.
We’re grateful for the Royal Borough’s support, it’s helped us to equip our workshop and to publicise our activities. The council also introduced us to the Prince Philip Trust Fund and Abri, who’ve provided additional funding for training.
Recently, we took senior councillors on a ride around Windsor to discuss practical measures to improve cycling infrastructure.

Windsor Cycle Hub is 100% volunteer run, we need new recruits to help us on our mission, interested? See you at The Swan on Saturday.
- Come & see us any Saturday morning at The Swan from 11am
- Check in via our website - (External link)(External link)(External link)https://windsorcyclehub.org(External link)(External link)
- In terms of volunteers, we’re looking for: bike mechanics, people to go on rides, 1st aiders, social media gurus (don’t have to ride) and people to ‘meet & greet’ at The Swan on Saturday mornings Come to The Swan on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm (next one 14th June) - for our volunteer sessions.
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Jubilee photo exhibition

almost 4 years ago

There is a fascinating Jubilee photo exhibition looking back at how residents celebrated The Queen’s previous milestone jubilees at RBWM Libraries. Many of the images were submitted by residents following an appeal for photos, while others are from the Local Studies Collection.
The full exhibition can be seen at Maidenhead Library and Windsor Library, with some of the photos also on display at other libraries.
The exhibition is well worth a visit, providing an interesting journey back through jubilee history – of tasty party food, of creative dressing up and funny hats, and of coming together to show our... Continue reading
There is a fascinating Jubilee photo exhibition looking back at how residents celebrated The Queen’s previous milestone jubilees at RBWM Libraries. Many of the images were submitted by residents following an appeal for photos, while others are from the Local Studies Collection.
The full exhibition can be seen at Maidenhead Library and Windsor Library, with some of the photos also on display at other libraries.
The exhibition is well worth a visit, providing an interesting journey back through jubilee history – of tasty party food, of creative dressing up and funny hats, and of coming together to show our enduring pride in Her Majesty.Visit Windsor Windsorplatinumjubilee RBWM Libraries #PlatinumJubilee
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Maidenhead Heritage Trail update

almost 4 years ago

After initial Community Empowerment meetings, the idea of a Maidenhead Heritage Trail emerged. The project has been in the works for a few months now and the group is meeting regularly to plan a heritage trail that will include some of the most important sites and landmarks in Maidenhead
For more information about this project and details on how to get involved email: volunteer@rbwm.gov.uk.

After initial Community Empowerment meetings, the idea of a Maidenhead Heritage Trail emerged. The project has been in the works for a few months now and the group is meeting regularly to plan a heritage trail that will include some of the most important sites and landmarks in Maidenhead
For more information about this project and details on how to get involved email: volunteer@rbwm.gov.uk.