http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/ Top stories for Community http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2108138_qa_martin_elkes_of_stepping_stones Martin Elkes, 38, from Bracknell, a workshop foreman and trustee of Stepping Stones support group charity for children with Down’s Syndrome http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2108138_qa_martin_elkes_of_stepping_stones Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107684_qa_rhiannon_stockingwilliams_from_citizens_advice_bureau Rhiannon Stocking-Williams, 45, is chief executive of Bracknell & District Citizens Advice Bureau http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107684_qa_rhiannon_stockingwilliams_from_citizens_advice_bureau Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107631_what_bracknell_thinks_benefits_cap The Government has announced plans to cap benefits at £26,000 a year to make sure households cannot receive more in benefits than the average family earns from work. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107631_what_bracknell_thinks_benefits_cap Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107179_qa_sarah_sandle Sarah, 39, is marketing co-ordinator for Crowthorne Traders' Association. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107179_qa_sarah_sandle Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107178_what_bracknell_thinks_town_centre_shops Jo Illott of Crowthorne: “I think Bracknell could do with a lovely coffee shop where you can get a nice sandwich or lunch and a coffee. Costa just isn’t quite big enough. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2107178_what_bracknell_thinks_town_centre_shops Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2106815_qa_paul_archer Paul, 63, is secretary of Pinewood Miniature Railway. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2106815_qa_paul_archer Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2106408_what_bracknell_thinks_social_care Charities, faith-based groups and senior figures in the NHS have written an open letter to David Cameron urging politicians from all parties to work together and find a way to overhaul the current social care system. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2106408_what_bracknell_thinks_social_care Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2106406_qa_sarah_bosher_clark Sarah Bosher Clark Sarah, 34, is the fundraising and communications officer for children’s charity Sebastian’s Action Trust http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2106406_qa_sarah_bosher_clark Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2099956_offer_a_helping_hand_to_the_elderly More volunteers are needed to help the elderly and infirm in Crowthorne. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2099956_offer_a_helping_hand_to_the_elderly Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2099955_do_your_bit_for_nature_and_grow_wildflowers Gardeners are urged by the RSPB to Step up For Nature and save wildlife by growing a wildflower meadow in September. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2099955_do_your_bit_for_nature_and_grow_wildflowers Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2091770_honouring_st_john_stars Dedicated St John Ambulance members have been reward for their selfless efforts by the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2091770_honouring_st_john_stars Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2087048_every_year_is_carnival_year Carnival weekend is to become an annual fixture in Crowthorne and Wokingham Without after a parish council announced plans to hold its own event. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2087048_every_year_is_carnival_year Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2086174_find_out_about_volunteering_opportunities Anyone interested in doing voluntary work in Crowthorne can go to an event to find out more about the opportunities available. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2086174_find_out_about_volunteering_opportunities Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2085865_help_your_community_by_volunteering Kind-hearted people can learn how to help the community at a volunteering event in Bracknell. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2085865_help_your_community_by_volunteering Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2085779_join_bracknell_chess_club Bracknell Chess club holds its next meeting on Monday, February 14, at the Binfield Club in Forest Road, starting at 7.30pm. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2085779_join_bracknell_chess_club Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2085233_grants_on_offer_for_community_spirit_building_events People in Sandhurst are being urged to help build some good old-fashioned community spirit by holding street parties to get to know their neighbours and learn about the work of the town’s voluntary groups. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2085233_grants_on_offer_for_community_spirit_building_events Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2075319_bowls_date A Short mat bowls club for anyone aged nine and over runs at the Sandhurst Community Hall in Yorktown Road every Monday http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2075319_bowls_date Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2070573_meet_crowthorne_carnivals_princess_milly A schoolgirl will get a taste of royal life as she takes on the role of carnival princess at a village event. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2070573_meet_crowthorne_carnivals_princess_milly Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2062652_whats_wrong_with_kids_of_today_nothing Whether it is cleaning up litter, helping the elderly, working with younger children or learning life-saving skills, the borough’s teenagers are keen to do their bit. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2062652_whats_wrong_with_kids_of_today_nothing Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2052249_innersense_keyed_up_at_coop_donation A charity for people with learning disabilities in Bracknell has received cash from the Co-operative group. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2052249_innersense_keyed_up_at_coop_donation Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2051473_group_a_chance_to_mingle_with_new_neighbours Youngsters at Jennett's Park have been turning out in force to support a group aimed at fun and education. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2051473_group_a_chance_to_mingle_with_new_neighbours Tue, 26 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2051289_sandhurst_donkey_derby_hopes_for_sunshine A popular event in Sandhurst that has been going for donkey's years will be held on Monday Bank Holiday. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2051289_sandhurst_donkey_derby_hopes_for_sunshine Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050388_fun_fundraising_weekend_at_the_plough__harrow Family fun and a visit by Bracknell Bees players will be on the menu at a Warfield pub this weekend. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050388_fun_fundraising_weekend_at_the_plough__harrow Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050351_plant_sale_raises_cash_for_sebastians_action_trust Green-fingered neighbours managed to raise hundreds of pounds for a local charity during a plant sale. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050351_plant_sale_raises_cash_for_sebastians_action_trust Wed, 06 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050213_volunteer_officer_sam_matthews_is_highly_commended A volunteer officer with the Special Constabulary in Ascot has been recognised for his work. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050213_volunteer_officer_sam_matthews_is_highly_commended Tue, 05 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050096_top_award_for_toddler_sessions A toddler group has been given an award for service to the community. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2050096_top_award_for_toddler_sessions Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049841_roadshow_why_not_play_nappy_families A roadshow hits Bracknell this week to promote the use of cloth nappies for babies. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049841_roadshow_why_not_play_nappy_families Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049653_boy_5_refuses_gifts_to_help_granddad A young lad has given up his birthday gifts to help his ill granddad. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049653_boy_5_refuses_gifts_to_help_granddad Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049637_school_holiday_kids_were_no_newtsance Some newt kids on the block spent an evening and a morning discovering the wealth of amphibious life. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049637_school_holiday_kids_were_no_newtsance Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049393_call_for_ideas_to_save_centre A community is rallying around to save an ailing neighbourhood centre from bankruptcy. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049393_call_for_ideas_to_save_centre Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049386_first_birthday_the_oaks_in_great_hollands Parents and children got together for a birthday party with a difference at a community centre. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049386_first_birthday_the_oaks_in_great_hollands Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049216_walking_tour_to_spot_faults Housing association tenants can take a walk round their estates with their landlords to point out any problems they have. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049216_walking_tour_to_spot_faults Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049033_dance_club_ladies_have_a_spring_in_step Easter chicks showed off their bonnet-making skills at a party. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049033_dance_club_ladies_have_a_spring_in_step Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049001_blooming_marvellous_spring_show A village flower show was given a boost when a well-known politician popped in – and was persuaded  to hand out prizes. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2049001_blooming_marvellous_spring_show Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2048535_easter_rubbish_cleared_later All rubbish collections during the week of the Easter bank holiday will be put back by one day. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/community/s/2048535_easter_rubbish_cleared_later Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000