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SUNDAY 27th AUGUST
WE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY DUE TO A PRIVATE FUNCTION.

Pottery classes starting at Pinder Hall in September.  Class now full.

Community groups invited to apply for grant funding from £200,000 fund to help prevent crime
Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), has today (21/8) opened the second of this year’s application rounds to the Community Fund

The Community Fund, jointly managed by the PCC and the Chief Constable, helps to prevent crime and keep communities safe. Money for the scheme is created from the proceeds from the sale of items seized from criminals that cannot be returned to their rightful owners.

On today’s announcement, Matthew said: “I’m pleased to announce the second round of this year’s Community Fund is now open for applications. This round is an exceptional £200,000 and we are delighted to be able to offer community and voluntary groups the chance to apply with the aim of reducing crime in our communities.
 
“In the Thames Valley, we are fortunate to have an active community who play a significant role in supporting us to tackle local issues around crime prevention and supporting vulnerable groups.
 
“I have been out to visit several groups previously funded this year to see how the Community Fund is benefitting our communities. Over the past month, I have visited five organisations who are working hard to support a number of my key policing priorities.
 
“I look forward to receiving applications which focus on a range of areas within my Police and Criminal Justice Plan including crime prevention, modern crimes such as cybercrime and fraud, supporting victims and reducing re-offending.”
 
Organisations from across the Thames Valley can apply for grants for projects that support one of the PCC’s ‘Police and Criminal Justice Plan’ priorities:
 
• Strong Local Policing (preventing crime & protecting communities)
• Fighting Serious Organised Crime (protecting vulnerable people)
• Fighting Fraud & Cybercrime (fighting modern crimes)
• Improving the Criminal Justice System (reducing re-offending)
• Tackling illegal encampments (reducing the impact of encampments)
 
Jason Hogg, Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police, said: “The Community Fund provides an opportunity for community and voluntary groups to apply for funding in support of projects which are focused on key policing priorities in Thames Valley.
 
“Being able to use this money, which has been generated from the sale of items seized from criminals, to support projects who are working to support our communities is a real privilege.
 
“This funding will ensure groups can continue to run projects that play an important role in preventing crime and protecting our communities.
 
The closing date for this round of applications is 12pm on Monday 11th September and applications will be considered jointly by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Chief Constable.
 
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a presentation event, hosted by the Police & Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable, on Thursday 2nd November.
 
Further information, including a link to the application form, can be found at: www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/community-fund

The next round of interviews are coming up on 6th September, there is still plenty of time to submit your application if you're continuing in education or training post 16 or 18.

Reports of two properties where oil has been stolen overnight from outside tanks.    The Police have been informed – if you have outside storage please check and report anything untoward.  Also please check your cctv - if available.
 

Work on a new crossing for pedestrians and cyclists across a busy road in Maidenhead is set to begin at the end of the month.

The new crossing across the A4 St Cloud Way will link Maidenhead town centre with homes in the north of the town.

The toucan crossing will connect the new St Cloud Way development at the former Ten Pin Bowling and Magnet Leisure Centre sites, as well as other properties situated north of St Cloud Way with the town centre.

This will provide a link between Holmanleaze and the Hines Meadow car park.

Work is set to start on Wednesday, August 30 and will last for approximately six weeks.

The project is part of the council’s investments into active travel and healthy travel choices in the town, encouraging people to walk and cycle to and from the town centre.

The new crossing replaces the overhead footbridge on St Cloud Way, which was demolished in 2022, and provides another option for cyclists and walkers using the Missing Links route at the nearby Town Moor, which was completed recently.

The existing subway under St Cloud Way nearby will remain.

[Volunteer directors needed at Filling Good]

Volunteer directors needed at Filling Good, Maidenhead’s community zero waste store. Not-for-profit and primarily run by volunteers, its purpose is to help people reduce their plastic consumption and waste by refilling their containers instead of throwing away lots of packaging. Four roles need to be filled - a compliance director, finance director, marketing and communication director and a people and HR director. The closing date for applications is 9 September. If you are interested, please email shopping@fillinggood.co.uk

The storm system is battering the UK and Ireland from Friday into Saturday

Several rain and wind warnings have been issued as Storm Betty is sweeping in on Friday night. Irish forecaster Met Eireann has issued a status orange wind and rain warning for three counties – Cork, Waterford and Kilkenny – which will be in place from 9pm on Friday until 3am on Saturday.

A status yellow warning for both wind and rain has been issued for the rest of the country, which kicks in at various times from 2pm on Friday afternoon. This could lead to structural damage, falling trees, travel disruption, power outages, and localised flooding, according to Met Eireann.

There is also the risk of thundery downpours on Friday, as well as strong winds along eastern-facing coasts. In Northern Ireland, a status yellow rain warning is in place across the region from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday, risking further disruption.

The Met Office has also issued a wind warning for counties Antrim and Down, in place from 6pm on Friday until noon on Saturday, which brings a risk of strong winds that could disrupt transport and temporary infrastructure.

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Reading and area is set to be hit by a band of thunderstorms moving through Berkshire on Friday morning (August 18). The Met Office has issued a 6-hour yellow weather warning for the region, with torrential rain and storms possible.

Forecasters say that, between 6am and 12pm, heavy rain could cause disruption to travel due to flooding, while lightning strikes could be frequent in some areas. All of Berkshire is covered by the weather warning.

The Met Office information reads: "A line of thunderstorms are expected to develop during Friday morning and move gradually northeast before weakening into the afternoon. Whilst most places will only see a short period of heavy rain, a few places may see 30-40 mm of rain in less than 2 hours. In addition to heavy rain, some thunderstorms may produce frequent lightning."

According to the latest forecast, Reading will see the worst of the bad weather between 10am and 12pm, with a 90% of heavy rainfall. Some intermittent thunderstorms could also be expected.