Jade Kidd

South East District

News Reporter at Maidenhead Advertiser

Reporter for @maidenheadads and @ExpressSeries covering Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor areas. Email me at: [email protected] Views are my own.

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Action-packed programme for upcoming Cox Green Village Fayre

1 week ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Jade Kidd

The annual Cox Green Village Fayre is set to return for another year this Saturday with an action-packed programme for guests to enjoy. Visitors to the free-to-enter event at Brill Green in Cox Green Lane will be treated to a host of stalls, entertainment, performances, food and more. The popular fayre will be opened by Royal Borough mayor Cllr Simon Bond at noon and will feature local craft and charity stalls for all ages, alongside Basil & Crew’s mobile zoo.
Dozens show off skills at official Opening Jam for new Twyford Skatepark

1 week ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Jade Kidd

Dozens of skaters, bikers and scooter riders showed off their skills at the Twyford Skatepark Opening Jam on Saturday. Guests were at the new facility in the King George V Recreation Ground to celebrate its official opening following a £200,000 transformation project, funded through Twyford Parish Council. The original skatepark at the location was built nearly 20 years ago and a project had been initiated last year to provide an upgraded space for users.
Action-packed programme for upcoming Cox Green Village Fayre

1 week ago | windsorexpress.co.uk | Jade Kidd

The annual Cox Green Village Fayre is set to return for another year this Saturday with an action-packed programme for guests to enjoy. Visitors to the free-to-enter event at Brill Green in Cox Green Lane will be treated to a host of stalls, entertainment, performances, food and more. The popular fayre will be opened by Royal Borough mayor Cllr Simon Bond at noon and will feature local craft and charity stalls for all ages, alongside Basil & Crew’s mobile zoo.
In pictures: Celebrations and street parties to celebrate VE Day 80

1 week ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Jade Kidd

Towns and villages across the Royal Borough were decorated in red, white and blue over the Bank Holiday weekend as residents marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day. In 1945, residents gathered on Cookham Moor to celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) with a bonfire and party, and on Sunday, around 500 to 600 people gathered once again for an afternoon of celebration at Cookham Village Event’s VE Day Picnic on the Moor.
In pictures: Celebrations and street parties to celebrate VE Day 80

1 week ago | windsorexpress.co.uk | Jade Kidd

Towns and villages across the Royal Borough were decorated in red, white and blue over the Bank Holiday weekend as residents marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day. In 1945, residents gathered on Cookham Moor to celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) with a bonfire and party, and on Sunday, around 500 to 600 people gathered once again for an afternoon of celebration at Cookham Village Event’s VE Day Picnic on the Moor.
River Thames weir and lock keepers start vote on strike action

1 week ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Jade Kidd

River Thames weir and lock keepers have started voting on strike action over safety concerns, the GMB Union has said. Workers will decide whether to undertake industrial action over ‘budget decisions’ that are ‘putting people and property at risk’. Currently, there are 52 permanent staff on the river, plus 10 temporary posts which will expire at the end of the year and are yet to be filled.
Owners of Burgers Artisan Bakery announce sale of Marlow High Street property

1 week ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Jade Kidd

The owners of a 'much-loved' bakery in Marlow have announced the sale of their High Street property to investor and developer Sorbon Estates after 83 years of service to the Marlow community. The Burger family first opened Burgers Artisan Bakery in 1942 when Eric and Marie Burger moved to Marlow and opened their Continental Confectioners. The bakery is known for its cakes, breads, pastries and hand-crafted chocolates.
Owners of Burgers Artisan Bakery announce sale of Marlow High Street property

1 week ago | windsorexpress.co.uk | Jade Kidd

The owners of a 'much-loved' bakery in Marlow have announced the sale of their High Street property to investor and developer Sorbon Estates after 83 years of service to the Marlow community. The Burger family first opened Burgers Artisan Bakery in 1942 when Eric and Marie Burger moved to Marlow and opened their Continental Confectioners. The bakery is known for its cakes, breads, pastries and hand-crafted chocolates.
River Thames weir and lock keepers start vote on strike action

1 week ago | windsorexpress.co.uk | Jade Kidd

River Thames weir and lock keepers have started voting on strike action over safety concerns, the GMB Union has said. Workers will decide whether to undertake industrial action over ‘budget decisions’ that are ‘putting people and property at risk’. Currently, there are 52 permanent staff on the river, plus 10 temporary posts which will expire at the end of the year and are yet to be filled.
Maidenhead’s Big Read organisers share concerns over future unless more volunteers are found

2 weeks ago | maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk | Jade Kidd

The organisers of Maidenhead’s Big Read (MBR) festival have raised concerns over the future of the event unless more volunteers are found. The popular annual festival took place for the seventh year this March, with a host of authors visiting schools and thousands taking part in activities at Maidenhead Library. However, while this year’s event was hailed a ‘tremendous success’, organisers have warned the festival may have to be discontinued unless more volunteers join the MBR organising group.