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You can also read this online at http://citizen.slough.gov.uk/ Slough’s priorities We are not alone We have a new Five Year Plan, where our vision is growing a place doesn’t work alone. of opportunity and ambition. As one member of the Slough Wellbeing Board we team up with other local Our priority outcomes - putting people first agencies including the police, as well as • Our children and young people will have the best start in life and voluntary sector groups to provide local services to you and make Slough a better opportunities to give them positive lives. place to live, work and visit. • Our people will become healthier and will manage their own health, You can find out more about how we work care and support needs. with our partners on pages 7, 10 and 11. • Slough will be an attractive place where people choose to live, work and visit. MyCouncil: 01753 475111 • Our residents will have access to good quality homes. • Slough will attract, retain and grow businesses and investment to provide jobs and opportunities for our residents. Citizen is produced by

Baylis and Stoke James Swindlehurst (Lab) Wayne Strutton (Con) Slough Borough Council Fiza A Matloob (Lab) 01753 532441 07580 361884 Observatory House, 07984 209529 [email protected] [email protected] 25 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2EL [email protected] Meadows Anna S Wright (Con) For more information call Mohammed Nazir (Lab) Natasa Pantelic (Lab) 01628 664929 / 07706 445629 07958 794007 07745 398001 [email protected] Communications on 01753 875568 or [email protected] [email protected] Langley Kedermister email [email protected] Sunyia Sarfraz (Lab) Dilbagh Singh Parmar (Lab) Preston Brooker (Lab) While every care is taken with submitted 07593 572028 07929 115379 07791 913555 material, no responsibility can be taken for [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] material lost or damaged. The views & Northborough Satpal S Parmar (Lab) Michael J Holledge (Lab) expressed in Citizen do not necessarily Rob Anderson (Lab) 01753 535278 / 07944 843543 01628 541590 / 07795 975740 reflect official Slough Borough Council policy. 01753 531649 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] with Harpreet K. Cheema Martin Carter (Lab) Avtar K Cheema (Lab) 07380 558258 07856 723037 07533 060322 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Langley St Mary’s Pavitar K Mann (Lab) Dexter J Smith (Con) Zaffar Ajaib (Lab) 07832 345887 01753 683542 / 07785 723764 07887 921992 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Central Elliman Harjinder Kaur Minhas (Lab) Safdar Ali (Lab) Arvind S Dhaliwal (Lab) 07455 994766 07904 963639 07920 485142 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ted Plenty (Lab) Shafiq A Chaudhry (Lab) Sabia Hussain (Lab) 07534 682295 01753 575766 / 07855 955250 07967 822124 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Upton Christine Hulme (Lab) Naveeda Qaseem (Lab) Balvinder Singh Bains (Lab) 07563 244730 07852 404038 07723 618402 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Farnham Jina Basra (Lab) Ruqayah Begum (Lab) Maroof Mohammad (Lab) 07305 545603 07926 080300 07539 569038 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rajinder S Sandhu (Ind) Atiq Sandhu (Lab) Mohammed Rasib (Lab) 07956 839126 07931 797161 07877 551239 [email protected]

Find your ward councillor 2019-2020 councillor ward your Find [email protected] [email protected] Lea Mohammed Sharif (Lab) Waqas Sabah (Lab) Haqeeq A Dar (Lab) 07984 260582 07846 391279 07800 587851 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cippenham Green Foxborough Harjinder Gahir (Lab) Roger F Davis (Lab) Madhuri Bedi (Lab) 07599 551661 01628 542549 07980 493314 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Shabnum Sadiq (Lab) Nora Holledge (Lab) Haymill & Lynch Hill 07932 069484 [email protected] 01628 541590 / 07795 975730 Paul Kelly (Con) [email protected] 07947 435812 [email protected] Spring 2020 www.slough.gov.uk NEWS 3 Council leader James Swindlehurst

A new year, a new edition of the update on the major project to deliver a Citizen! wetland area, with new footbridges, walkways and ponds, in Park. This Spring’s magazine features Slough Council’s OurFutures programme - the Information on keeping malingering plan to modernise our services, winter illnesses (and more serious processes and IT and deliver “brilliant diseases) at bay by getting vaccinated basics” in our future operations. Part of is on page 11, as well as features on our service transformation will see our other aspects of our public health customer services move from a single team’s activity. centralised location to local hubs in The work of the council’s public Slough’s various neighbourhoods to transport team, including the results make these services more local and the competition to design new road convenient to our residents (more safety posters is on page 5. You can below). also read about Bin Man Mike’s With the weather (hopefully!) warming recycling rap on page 9. With the Councillor James Swindlehurst up, pages 14 and 15 cover activities council meeting to set our 2020-21 and improvements in our parks and budget and Council Tax (featured on pages 18 and 19 show exactly what’s page 4), this is another packed edition on offer in the borough’s state-of-the- for a busy Spring. art leisure centres. There’s also an I hope you enjoy the read!

Going local

From the summer, you will no longer And there will be a point in the centre Joe Carter, director of transformation, need to travel into the town centre to of town for local residents as well. said: “For a long time residents have get advice from our customer service told us they would prefer to be able to Work is taking place between now and team - they will be in your local area. access the council nearer where they then to rearrange the current buildings live, from home, at a time convenient As part of our transformation, we will so we can bring our services into local to them. be moving our ‘front of house’ from the areas. centre of the borough out to local “As well as improving our online The local advice centres are part of the areas; Britwell, Cippenham, Langley service so people can help themselves council’s OurFutures transformation and Chalvey. 24-hours a day, we are moving our programme which is changing the way advice centres out of the middle of the As well as borrowing books, using the council works; putting our borough and into local areas. computers and catching up with the residents and customers at the heart of local news, you will be able to get everything we do, improving our “We will be continuously looking for benefits and council tax advice, blue processes, making it easier to work more opportunities to work closely badge information and applications, with us, placing our resources where with residents and our partners to welfare and general advice and they can do the most good and making bring local hubs into neighbourhoods.” information and more at The Britwell the borough work for everyone. Centre, Langley Library, Cippenham Library and the brand new community centre in Chalvey. 4 NEWS www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 Council tax Extra help with rent and explained housing costs

Council Tax bills will be received This is what last years Council Tax Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) by residents by mid March for the looked like: can provide extra money if a resident is financial year 2020-21. eligible and needs extra help to meet housing costs. The bill will show how Council Tax is calculated as well as how the money is Anyone who requires more help with raised, the Council Tax bands, any housing costs and is currently claiming discounts, exemptions or Council Tax Housing Benefit or Universal Credit Support awarded to each resident. with housing costs towards rental liability, are eligible to apply. The bill payer is requested to check this information carefully and should DHP may be used to cover housing contact the council if they think they costs, such as a rent shortfall or rent in could be eligible for any discounts. The advance if you need to move home. sooner queries are made the sooner The link to download the form is here: the council can review and if possible, www.slough.gov.uk/downloads/ amend the bill. Discretionary-Housing-Payment- The bill will also indicate any arrears application-form.pdf (outstanding payments) for the It should be printed off, completed and previous period as at 21 February 2020. Payments can be returned to us by post or in person or If a payment has been made after this emailed to us at cut-off date there is no need to contact made by the [email protected] the council. following methods Council Tax is calculated over a 12 Applications cannot be accepted unless a form has been fully filled in. month period and residents pay Council Standing Order - you will need to Tax bills in 10 instalments, no payment amend the amount each year for is made in February and March. We your new bill also offer the chance to increase this to SBC Council Tax Online payments via our website 12 instalments to spread payments over the full 12 months. Please contact Payzone - At the local shop or the Support Scheme the council to arrange this. Post Office using the unique In January 2019 Slough Borough Council Direct Debit is the method most barcode on the bill agreed to introduce a simpler income- residents use to pay their bill as it is Online banking the details are on banded Council Tax Reduction Scheme quick, easy and takes away the need to the back of our bill for working age people for 2020/21 to remember to make a payment. There is replace the complex means test. also a direct debit guarantee if a There is also the facility to update The new scheme brings in a system of resident feels the wrong amount has and view individual Council Tax income bands to assess entitlement to been taken. details online. Council Tax Reduction. Income bands If a resident already pays by Direct If a resident is experiencing will for example allow people to vary Debit no action is required. Please do difficulty making payments, please their hours at work without losing not cancel the Direct Debit as the new contact the council as soon as support. The new scheme will also give amount will be automatically adjusted. possible so the offer of help can be applicants more certainty about how made as well as advice. If no much Council Tax they need to pay, and By paying by Direct Debit there is also a contact is made by residents in choice of three payment dates over the will result in fewer Council Tax bills if difficulty they could ultimately their income fluctuates within the same month, whereas if another payment receive a summons which could method is chosen, the payment date is band. The income band system gives add further charges to the Council people applying for Council Tax the first of the month. If payments are Tax bill. made after the first day of the month, Reduction, a percentage reduction on reminders and possibly summons will For more information go to: their Council Tax based on the net be sent out to try and recover the www.slough.gov.uk/council- income of the applicant and their money, which may increase the tax/pay-council-tax.aspx partner if they have one, as well as any amount you owe. children. Spring 2020 www.slough.gov.uk NEWS 5 Road safety banners unveiled

Road safety banners urging motorists to slow down have been installed outside two schools after being designed by their own pupils. Slough Borough Council’s sustainable transport team, Better by, supplied some primary schools with a blank poster for pupils to create a simple and bold design based around road safety. Principal Neil Sykes, winning artist Natasha Dyuti with her creation outside Clayclot Natasha’s entry from Arbour Vale and pupil William, and development School Town Hall Campus, Bath Road School, Farnham Road was picked as a manager Dean Gray winner and it was converted into a engage with the students and talk to Ramandeep Gogna, a sustainable banner. them and remind them about road transport officer, said: “What talented Neil Sykes, Principal at Arbour Vale safety.” young people we have to create such eye catching posters which motorists School, said he was extremely proud The second banner was unveiled at will hopefully see and take heed of. and added: “This will remind people of Claycots School Town Hall Campus, being safe and to reduce their speed Bath Road, and was created by proud “Road safety around schools is really around the school gates and it has artist Dyuti. important, not just to prevent accidents been beautifully created by one of our involving children, but to make an Designing the banner was just one of pupils.” effort to reduce congestion around the the Better by initiatives for Walk to school gate. In addition, by taking the Dean Gray, the school’s development School Week to encourage more people journey in another way, pollution manager, said: “This is an important to make their journeys by walking, around schools, and the pupils, can message that we want to send out to cycling or public transport. motorists. It was also a great way to also be reduced.” Keep your bike safe Crossing patrollers needed Simple measures can help deter Working at the beginning and end of receipt and assessment of suitable thieves stealing bicycles around the the school day the successful applicant applications. borough. will get an all-weather uniform and a The council’s sustainable transport Candidates invited to interview will be sign to stop traffic and help the team, Better by, recommend notified in writing. youngsters on their way to Claycots spending around one-tenth of the Primary School via Montem Lane, and More about the role can be found here: cost, or more, of the bicycle on a Lynch Hill School, Long Furlong Drive, www.slough.gov.uk/jobs/jobdetail.asp good quality lock. x?id=17864 Britwell. It also recommends that owners get Two patrollers are being sought for the their bike security marked as it acts salaried role, between £9.66 and as a deterrent to thieves because the £10.03 per hour, on a pro-rata basis bike becomes more difficult to pass (part-time role, total 7.5 hrs per week, on in the unfortunate event of it school starting and leaving times only). being stolen. Full training will be given. Security marking also means that if Interested applicants must complete an found and secured by Thames Valley application form, but in the first Police there is evidence of a instance, for an informal discussion registered keeper and the bike can about the posts please contact be returned to the rightful owner. Ramandeep Gogna, Transport & Look out for free bike marking Highways Department, on 01753 sessions provided by the Better by 875122 or 07958246788 or email her team where the bike is registered on [email protected] a national database and a tamper This is an open advertisement and proof sticker is added to the frame, interviews will be held following the at www.slough.gov.uk/betterby 6 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 Have you considered becoming a childminder?

Becoming a childminder and • Being able to work around school looking after children in your own holidays. Training to become home can be an extremely Childminders are required to register rewarding career choice. There with Ofsted www.gov.uk/become- a childminder are many positive outcomes and childminder-nanny and follow the The course will require you to reasons for becoming a Early Years Foundation Stage attend seven training sessions, childminder: Curriculum when working with each lasting 2½ hours and a 12 children under the age of five. To • Being self-employed and running hour Paediatric First Aid training register with Ofsted you may need to your own business course. This is usually completed complete a training course and have over two Saturdays. • In control of your own working hours current paediatric first aid qualification. • Working from your own home and Topics covered by the training are To find out more about becoming a balancing the needs of your own designed to prepare you to childminder in Slough come along to family become a registered childminder. our next information session on You would also need to set aside • Caring for small groups of children, 6 March, to book visit: some time to complete some tasks providing target learning www.slough.gov.uk/earlyyearscareers. covered on each training session opportunities, watching them grow to support your application for and develop Call or email for some advice on how to take the first steps - 01753 476554 or registration. • Possibilities to undertake training, [email protected]. qualifications and career Before commencing your training progression you would need to consider the following costs: • Pre-registration Training usually costs up to £245 - this includes Meet Gurpreet! the Paediatric First Aid Training • Disclosure and Barring Checks Gurpreet has been a childminder since for each member of your 2014: ‘’I was an HR Manager for Tesco, I household over the age of 16 really enjoyed my job. I always wanted BRIGHT FUTURES years living and working on the to do something in teaching, whether it premises, including your was working from home or a school START IN EARLY YEARS children £53 per person teacher. • Registration with Ofsted is I left Tesco as it wasn’t fitting in with ‘I would thoroughly recommend childminding as a career as it gives you time £35-£103 depending on which my family life, and I re-educated with your own children as well as being independent and having a profession.’ register you join myself in childcare. I completed a Gurpreet, Little Simbas, Colnbrook distant learning course in NVQ Level 3. • Health Declaration: this can be I would recommend men and women anything up to £120 depending to go into childcare as it gives you on your GP time with your own children, as well • Public Liability Insurance can as being independent and at the vary in price from £60 for basic same time still having a professional insurance up to £300 for lifestyle. memberships with professional I thoroughly enjoy what I do and I bodies which includes insurance take great pride and joy in teaching • You would also need to and developing children of all ages.’’ Thinking about a career as a childminder? consider other purchases you Find a job you love in Slough may need, such as extra car seats or a double pushchair, an Find out more at www.slough.gov.uk/earlyyearscareers or register to be a childminder via Ofsted additional high chair etc. https://www.gov.uk/become-childminder-nanny Spring 2020 www.slough.gov.uk CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 7 Could you be a life-changer?

A local teenager is urging more The message, which is part of a social residents to consider fostering, media campaign, has already had a telling them they could help save great response - at the time of going to a child’s life. print, around 40 people had contacted the Trust’s fostering service to find out Mary, who’s been in care since she was more. at primary school, is one of many vulnerable children being looked after “We’re really grateful to Mary for by some of the amazing foster carers taking the time to write about her who work with Slough Children’s thoughts and experience of fostering. Services Trust. She’s been sharing some It’s an incredibly brave thing to do. Sam and Des of her thoughts on fostering, to We’re looking into all the enquiries and highlight the urgent need for more really hope that a number of those people in and around Slough to think who’ve got in touch will go on to “I’m really pleased my words have got about making a difference: provide loving homes for some of people interested. It’s so important to Slough’s vulnerable children. But we me that people understand the big “So many foster carers are needed. You still need more! This is about changing difference foster carers can make. My may think you’re not the right one but lives and I’d urge anyone interested to foster parents have changed my life everyone can be the right one for the give us a call and find out about the and I want to help change the lives of right child. Becoming a foster carer will excellent support package we offer to other children too”, said Mary. change many lives in a strong, positive our foster carers”, said Saima Arif, way,” she wrote. Fostering Service Manager. “We’re so proud of Mary. She’s an amazing girl and it’s a privilege to care for her and watch her thrive. While fostering provides benefits for the child, my husband and I are passionate about the telling everyone how much fostering also changes the lives of carers for the better and, as foster carers, we feel very well supported with Slough Children’s Trust”, said Sam, who has been fostering for more than ten years and caring for Mary for two years. In her piece, Mary also said: “You should become a foster carer and watch a child grow into something amazing. You should be a foster carer to make the child happy and give them life experiences. You should be a foster carer and support the child with their views and feelings. You should be a foster carer to achieve and to know that you’ve saved a child’s life.” Foster carers with Slough receive excellent support which includes generous allowances, excellent training and 24/7 support. Anyone interested should call 01753 690960, text FOSTER to 60066 or email [email protected]

Mary’s social media campaign 8 CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 Thinking of volunteering? Become a Parent Champion Volunteer!

Here in Slough, we are very lucky To be a Parent Champion you don’t to have a Parent Champion have to know everything. All your Volunteer scheme, a volunteering experiences, no matter how small they Urooj opportunity for any parent or may seem to you, are worthwhile and I became a Parent grandparent who lives in Slough, can be of great benefit to a family in Champion last and can spare up to five hours Slough. Parent’s often find it easier to ask other parents for information as Summer. I utterly per week promoting various they understand situations having also love my role as a services to other families within experienced them. They trust them and volunteer where I their local area. know they will get an honest opinion give a few hours a week talking to Services are using somewhere such as or recommendation. other parents about the local services available to them, the library, attending a children’s If you want more information about centre or joining in with activities such especially childcare and early year’s this rewarding and exciting services. as those provided by Active Slough opportunity contact the Family either by yourself or with your Information Service on 01753 476 589 I was inspired by this role for quite child/grandchild. How about a DUPLO® and ask for Sandra Watkins or Sharon some time, as they supported me LEGO® session or storytime? Hodge or email: [email protected] when I needed it most. I am the Possibly your child has needed to use you can also find out more by looking mother of an additional needs child, the Speech and Language Service, or at www.slough.gov.uk/jobs/ she is 6 years old. When she was you have needed support with your volunteering-opportunities.aspx born and the news was broken about her disability, it shattered me child who has an additional need. This Two of our Parent Champion Volunteers is the sort of information you can share completely. I was devastated and tell us what a difference it has made to didn’t accept the news for quite with others if you become a Parent them. Champion Volunteer! some time. We have ten children’s centres in Slough, who have been my back bone since the birth of my daughter. Sumaira They directed me to family services, I moved to from Pakistan in As a Parent Champion and worked really hard to help my 2008 but I recently moved to Slough I found sometimes daughter. They even persuaded me with my two kids - who are 8 and 4. I parents feel more to bring her to the mother and have become a single parent and it comfortable to talk toddler groups, stay and play was quite hard to move with two with other parents sessions, when I didn’t have the children to another town. When I as they prefer it rather than talk to a courage to face the world with my came here my younger son was two professional person. child. years old, I didn’t know he was My children attend a local school, so Whoever meets my daughter eligible for two years funding but my being a Parent Champion I have Khadeejah sees she’s a bright little support worker told me. I was so become a familiar face at school. girl, full of confidence, and ready to happy, then I started English class to shine. It’s my time to give back to improve my English which is still I have received lots of training like my community, and other parents, continuing, and have joined a math attending safeguarding training, who have a language barrier, or are class as well. inset day, and focus groups which shy, or want to talk to someone were really helpful not only for me, It was hugely beneficial for me and who’s not official. but also beneficial for the parents my son too! He started to learn to too. Being a Parent Champion makes Becoming a Parent Champion has play with other kids and share with me feel proud, and in the future I boosted my confidence, I have them. I wanted to apply for volunteer want to continue working with managed to get a part-time job with work and chose to be a Parent parents and giving them information children, and alongside work I am Champion in Slough. I’m so glad I about Slough services. I was studying. chose the right work for me; I enjoy extremely proud to win an award for my job and helping people in the my work in 2019. community. Spring 2020 www.slough.gov.uk NEWS 9 Recycling rap hits the right notes

Slough Borough Council recycling collector Mike Livingston has Spring into composed a rap to easily convey to residents what goes into their red recycling bin. JUST Four garden action Mike, known as Mike the Hyype, came The onset of Spring is the perfect up with ‘The Recycling Song’ after time to get out into the garden to discovering them full of items which plant new vegetables and plants, cannot be recycled. get the first grass cutting of the year or just clear the detritus of winter. Converting the music into a track came to fruition after a chance conversation Green bins are provided free of between Mike and the council’s chief charge when requested from the executive Josie Wragg. Then with the council land collected every other expert skills of the council’s youth week all year round, with just a advisor, Karl Drummond, also known small break for Christmas. as Reggae producer ‘Fresharda’, the However, only waste from a garden rap was laid down to music. can be disposed of like grass DJ/Producer Stevoss who manages cuttings, hedge and shrub Recycle more items at Chalvey HWRC. List here Britwell Youth and Community Project’s www.slough.gov.uk/recycling trimmings, small branches and Recording Studio was also drafted in twigs, flowers, small plants and on the project. weeds. “What recycling operatives and the The communications team’s Daniya council want is for the right recycling to Slough residents can also purchase Kayani then created the video for the end up in the red bins so more can be compost bins at a discounted price rap along with media agency Voss Arts reused.” by visiting the website Media LTD. GetComposting.com or by calling Councillor Rob Anderson, cabinet them on 0800 3164454 and The tune has been released in a bid to member for transport and requesting the Slough Borough reach residents who fill their red environment, said: “Our fantastic staff Council discounted rate. recycling bins with items like black have such wonderful hidden talents bags, greasy take away containers, and we are so pleased they are happy If you would like to register for the dirty nappies, clothes, plastic toys and to share them with us to promote the green bin scheme, please call fruit and vegetable peelings. services they work in.” 01753 475111 (option 4) and give the address of the property. Mike said: “On the rounds, we meet The council accepts JUST Four items in people who get frustrated when their the red bin and they are drink and food bins aren’t collected because there is cans, plastic in the shape of bottles, something in them which we can’t take glass jars and bottles and clean and away to be processed. dry paper and cardboard. “But when you take the time to talk to For more information about what can them, and explain why, they listen and go it go to www.slough.gov.uk/recycling understand and the song is just a The video can be viewed at YouTube different way of trying to inform youtu.be/yR25wtA8q6k or look for residents. Slough Borough Council YouTube page. 10 HOUSING www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 Extra care housing

There are 99 flats in the borough Residents will have access to: Applicants for Extra Care housing must called Extra Care housing for • On-site restaurant supplying hot be: residents over the age of 55 with meals seven days a week • aged 55 or over with some care or care and support needs allowing • A 24 hour alarm system, to respond support needs independence, dignity and to emergency situations • registered with SBCs housing register personal choice. • A team of carers to give support and for Extra Care to rent - visit The properties in The Pines, Wexham, assistance with personal needs as www.slough.gov.uk/housing/ and Northampton Place, Northampton part of a formalised care package housing-register.aspx Avenue, have their own front doors are • Emergency care is available through • registered on SBCs shared ownership both wheelchair accessible and have the night housing register for Extra Care lifts to all floors. Each has a lounge, • Hairdressing salon with a visiting shared ownership. Visit fitted kitchen and a bathroom with hairdresser www.slough.gov.uk/housing/extra- level shower access, as well as one or • A mobile chiropody service every six care-housing.aspx For shared two bedrooms. weeks. ownership, applicants have to Each site has a guest room for visiting already live in Slough or have a close There are regular social activities on friends and relatives and communal family connection with the area. the schemes for those residents who gardens. The buildings, grounds wish to join in. These can include: To find out more call Lou McKay, maintenance and repairs are all taken cinema, theatre and knitting groups, Slough Borough Council, on 01753 care of by an on-site manager. Cats yoga, singing and exercise classes. 875543. and some dogs are welcome with their There are also on-site cinemas, a owner but are not permitted to be www.slough.gov.uk/housing/extra- library and activity room. replaced. care-housing.aspx

Working in partnership with the fire service An empty tower block was Martin O’Keefe, station manager for turned into a disaster scene by Slough and Langley Green watches, the emergency services for said the block was turned into a training. scenario where a fire had started on the seventh floor and spread upwards Slough Borough Council offered the to the ninth floor. block called Tower House, in Chalvey, to the Royal Fire and Rescue Around 30 firefighters from stations Service to undertake training in the across the county including Slough and vacant building. Langley, Reading and Maidenhead, were involved in the training. Tower House block is currently empty as the entire area is earmarked for a Firefighters were tasked with finding new affordable homes development. casualties in the ‘real-time’ exercise Subject to planning permission the while wearing breathing apparatus area could see twice as many homes and blindfolded to simulate the dark surrounding a pleasant green space. smoky conditions of toxic smoke in a real fire. As a result, firefighters had to feel their way around the flats with their feet and hands. John Griffiths, service lead housing He said: “It was an opportunity to development and contracts, said assist our partner agencies to become offering the empty building to the better skilled in scenarios involving emergency services was to help high rise buildings in our vacated protect members of the public in the tower block. future and an example of how the “Ultimately, people will be safer as a council works closely with partners. result of these training exercises.” Spring 2020 www.slough.gov.uk HEALTH, CARE AND SUPPORT 11

Public urged to check vaccination status after measles confirmed in Berkshire

Public Health England is urging have seen more cases emerging, people to check they are up-to- especially among groups and date with two doses of MMR communities where MMR vaccination vaccine following several rates are not as high. confirmed cases of measles in Symptoms typically include: Berkshire in the winter. • high fever (temperature of 39°C or Measles is a highly infectious viral higher) illness that can lead to serious • sore, red, watery eyes complications, especially in people with • coughing immune problems, pregnant women, • aching and feeling generally unwell and in babies younger than one year. It is extremely infectious, can strike • a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears 2-4 days after the anyone and sadly in some instances, concerned that Slough has the lowest initial symptoms. can have very serious long term and vaccination rates for the MMR in life changing consequences. If you suspect you or your child may Berkshire, so the potential for measles The best form of protection against have measles, you should contact a GP to spread is higher than elsewhere. I measles is the MMR vaccination. It is as soon as possible. It’s best to phone urge residents to contact their GP for really important that anyone who before you visit as your GP surgery an appointment to get vaccinated, if hasn’t already had two doses of the may need to make arrangements to they haven’t already had two doses of MMR vaccine contacts their GP surgery reduce the risk of spreading the the MMR vaccine. If you are unsure for an appointment to get vaccinated. If infection to others. If you think you about how many doses you’ve had, you’re unsure whether you or your could have measles, it’s really please contact your GP.” important to stay away from places children have had two MMRs, first For more information on measles visit where you could come into contact check your child’s Red Book or contact NHS Choices: with lots of people - so do not go to your GP. You do not need additional nhs.uk/conditions/measles/ MMR vaccines if you and your children work or school, visit hospital or attend have all had two doses. social gatherings until at least four days after the onset of the rash. Thanks to vaccinations like the MMR, Eligible for the flu jab? measles is not as common in the UK as Cllr Natasa Pantelic, cabinet member There’s still time to get for health and wellbeing, said: “I am it once was, but in recent years we vaccinated People in Slough are being reminded that it’s not too late to get their flu vaccination, especially if they are eligible for it free on the NHS. GP practices across Slough will be offering the flu jab, and in some cases the nasal spray, until the end of March 2020 to those at risk of developing serious complications from flu such as: • People under 65 years in clinical risk groups, which include patients with diabetes, chronic (long term) heart and respiratory disease • Pregnant women • Children aged 2 and 3 • Those aged 65 years and over. 12 HEALTH, CARE AND SUPPORT www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 Introducing Health Beliefs

Throughout the spring and • Around six in ten residents (59%) As well as general health topics, such summer of 2019, Slough Borough claimed to eat a meal prepared from as healthy eating and physical activity, Council conducted a community- scratch at least once per day, 42% the survey also covered sexual health, led research project to suggested they have a takeaway less vaccinations, dental health and understand how people in Slough than once a week and 38% indicated wellbeing. If you would like to read the keep themselves and their loved they never eat a ready meal. full report, please visit: www.publichealthslough.co.uk/ ones healthy. • 90% of residents would like to eat campaigns/health-beliefs/ more healthily. The aim of the project was to Slough Borough Council is committed understand how residents of Slough • 72% of residents agreed that they to helping residents lead healthier kept themselves mentally and have at least an annual dental check- lifestyles. The results of this research physically well, and how the council up and 90% of those with school will be used to shape and inform could support more people to have a aged children claimed the same for council services such as transport, healthy lifestyle. their children. planning and leisure, as well as our The research team spoke to 1,600 local • 56% of residents have used at least work with health and voluntary sector people aged 18-70 and used a mixture one of the borough’s leisure facilities partners, to provide the right of focus groups and face-to-face in the past. opportunities for health and wellbeing across the borough. surveys to gather a broad range of • 76% of residents agreed that they views from a variety of people. find exercise enjoyable. The research uncovered some • 17% of residents are physically interesting results. inactive (less than 30 minutes a week).

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Get involved in tidying Junior parkrun gets little ones active! your neighbourhood Every Sunday morning at 9am families from around Slough gather in Salt Hill Park for a free 2k Join the Great British Spring Clean! participation event for children aged 4-14. This national junior parkrun initiative was launched through the council’s Active Slough team and a group of committed local volunteers. Since forming in July 2019, over 300 juniors have completed the course! Parents are welcome to walk, jog or run alongside with their children at the junior event. It’s completely free to take part in but you do need to register in advance and bring along your printed barcode on the day to receive a time. Children must be aged four and over to register and Slough Borough Council invites obtain their own barcode. residents, community groups, If you wish to organise a Co Event-Director Ciaran Crean schools and local businesses to clean up in your local commented “The atmosphere each take part in this years ‘Great neighbourhood please week is fantastic, there is a real British Spring Clean’. contact the Community community spirit about the event, In support of the national campaign Project Officer for your created by our enthusiastic team of volunteers and all our amazing run by Keep Britain Tidy, there will be area: community clean ups taking place junior runners and their supportive parents, older siblings and even a throughout the borough between 20 Esther Masters (East) March and 13 April 2020. You can find few grandparents! Wind, rain or [email protected] details of the clean ups on the KBT sunshine we’ve seen children come 01753 477355 website and our social media out, get active and enjoy their www.keepbritaintidy.org/ Nahid Moghul (South) weekly running, we’re looking forward to watching the event grow Volunteers of all ages are welcome to [email protected] through 2020. take part; however children need to be 01753 875501 accompanied by an adult. Relevant To register, visit the Salt Hill juniors equipment (litter pickers and bags) will Vinay Vyas (North) parkrun website: be provided and volunteers are asked [email protected] www.parkrun.org.uk/salthill- to wear appropriate clothing and 01753 477356 juniors/ which also includes more footwear. information on the route and volunteering opportunities. You can also see updates on the Salt Hill Celebrate VE Day with us junior parkrun via their dedicated Facebook page: Slough will be joining with other towns and cities across the www.facebook.com/ country, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end salthilljuniorparkrun/ of WW2 in Europe, as part of the Battle’s O’er event to be held in the Town Square and High Street. There will be lots of activities, stalls and entertainment, with a 1940s feel, including a ration (treasure) hunt around the town. Some activities will be free for children to take part, and some will have a small charge. Come and celebrate with us: 10am-5pm Sat 9 May and 10am-4pm Sun 10 May. 14 DESTINATION OF CHOICE www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 Salt Hill Stream wetland scheme near to completion

After Mayor Cllr Avtar Kaur new footbridge and digging down to opening this Spring, when the Mayor Cheema opened the wetland release the stream, which was encased will be invited back to see the finished creation scheme at Salt Hill Park in pipes underground. result. on the 16 October, great progress By opening the stream to daylight We also have a team of Salt Hill Park has been made, and the scheme is again, a shallow wetland has been Stream volunteers who have been near to completion with only created to attract wildlife and enhance helping with improving the stream and some tree planting and seed the area. The project has been led by other green spaces in Slough. In Spring spreading left to do. the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), the volunteers will be planting trees in partnership with Slough Borough and other plants in the new wetland, to The work near the railway tunnel in Council, the Environment Agency, and create colourful haven for wildlife and Salt Hill Park has involved creating a Thames Water. There will be an official people.

Before, during and after We need you New We are always on the look out for more volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering either as a general volunteer playground for parks or as a Friend of Upton Parks (Lascelles Park and Upton Court Park) please contact Ian Judd on 01753 875209. for Upton You need to wear appropriate clothing and This Spring work is due to start on a stout footwear. All levels of fitness can be brand new play area for Upton Court accommodated. We hold a regular work day at Herschel Park every Tuesday from Park, from toddlers to teens all of 10am-3pm, tea and coffee are provided but you will need to bring your own our younger residents will find lunch; also we hold a monthly Saturday work party (the timings are the same) something to enjoy! Including a please contact Ian for Saturday dates. toddler play village and more We also run corporate volunteer days dynamic play equipment for older where you can spend a day at one of our children! A safer route to school path parks as a team! Recently we had is also under construction in the volunteers from O2 litter picking at park. Herschel Park, giving back to the local There is an anticipated build time of community! We really appreciate their four weeks (weather permitting) time, and are always happy to have with completion by the end of corporate volunteers help out! If you are March! interested contact Ian Judd on [email protected] Spring 2020 www.slough.gov.uk DESTINATION OF CHOICE 15 Park life! Upton Court Park meadow to bloom again this year

The meadow will be making a return this year with its beautiful flowers and bee friendly blooms; this will not only make the park more attractive, but increase the biodiversity of the open space with bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The meadow should be at its peak by late May - early June so why not pop down for a picnic to enjoy Herschel the lovely surroundings, and the great view of Windsor Castle. Park events Make a date in your diary! Nature Quiz Trail Tuesday 7 April 2020 1.30-3pm Meet by the kiosk in Herschel Park.

Dawn Chorus Wednesday 15 April 6-7.30am Come and hear the early morning songs of visiting birds at Herschel Park. Meet by the kiosk. Spring Family Fun Day Tuesday 14 April 11am-3pm Basil and Crew’s mobile farm will be has sprung! back, come down and meet the donkeys, ponies, rabbits and lambs! Keep a look out for our bulbs popping Take part in the Xplorer session around up around Manor Park, Pippins Park, the park! Lascelles Park Kederminster Park and Salt Hill Park. As part of the million bulbs that were planted around the borough two years ago, they are still going strong, providing a beautiful spring splash of colour! Urban tree challenge

Starting in the spring hundreds of trees will be planted in the borough over the next two years, as part of a central government initiative as carbon dioxide and pollution management, and to create a new tree canopy. We will be starting in February and should complete this year’s tranche by the end of March. 16 BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 The Centre scoops international award for architectural design

The Centre has achieved worldwide recognition after being named the winner of the Best Leisure Architecture UK Award at the International Property Awards.

Managed by Everyone Active, The Centre opened in March 2019, following a multi-million pound investment from partners Slough Borough Council. It was delivered through Slough Urban Renewal (SUR), a proud partnership between the council and Morgan Sindall Investments Limited. The architectural design came top of the list in the preliminary regional round for , and was also awarded ‘5 Star’ - the highest national award available. It was then re-judged by a panel of expert judges from all over the world, before winning the prestigious overall UK title in the Best Leisure Architecture category. Commenting on the award, Luke Routhorn, Contract Manager at Everyone Active, said: “The Centre was specifically designed to meet the are very proud to work with Slough encourage people to keep fit and increased demand from local residents Borough Council in achieving this.” active. Well done to all involved in this amazing achievement.” and breathe new life into Slough’s Cllr Natasa Pantelic, cabinet member sports and leisure offering, so we’re for health and wellbeing, Slough Andy Howell, SUR General Manager delighted it has achieved international Borough Council, said: “This award said “We are delighted The Centre has recognition for this aspect. demonstrates just how much we are received this award! It is great to see “The site has been transformed into a investing in the health of our residents, how popular the new facilities are and state-of-the-art leisure centre, and we providing award-winning facilities to the opportunities for local people to be more active.” The Centre offers a range of facilities, including two swimming pools, a gym, four-court sports hall, a sauna, a steam room, three exercise studios and a café. For more information and to discover what’s on offer at The Centre, visit: www.everyoneactive.com/centre/the- centre-slough/ Spring 2020 www.slough.gov.uk HEALTH, CARE AND SUPPORT 17 Active Slough update New Football session Breaking Boundaries launched in Britwell City leadership event Between 10-11am at the Britwell Parish The City Leadership event for Breaking Centre (The Chicken Ranch) a new Boundaries was recently held, a project Active Slough football session for that aims to connect communities children aged 5-11 years old has through the theme of cricket. The day launched and will run every Saturday. hosted workshops and networking, the project works with young people aged The sessions are aimed at beginners Leisure Team wins 16-25 who will be given the tools to and children who already love football. National Lottery funding develop a community event that brings The cost is £2 per child and will be together diverse population. The council’s Leisure Department is coached by FA accredited coaches with ‘Cricket has developed me physically celebrating after successfully being a view to possibly starting up teams for and mentally and provided me with awarded £299,500 of National Lottery the forthcoming 2020-2021 season confidence push myself’ said Aarushe funding from Sport England to deliver (starting September 2020). Singh during her inspiring speech to Chalvey Can, a three-year programme the group of future leaders. Next the Please ensure any children attending targeting physical inactivity amongst Young Leaders will develop community bring weather appropriate clothing and families. events, to follow updates of these a drink. The project will be delivered via the events please follow @bboundariesuk award-winning Active Slough team, or @activeslough on twitter. who over the last three years have created the most comprehensive MAN v FAT community sport and physical activity Football helps men across programme in the Thames Valley, view Slough to lose weight! their existing timetable here: www.slough.gov.uk/activeslough Active Slough’s award winning Man v The Chalvey Can funding award will Fat Football initiative is back! We’re provide dedicated staffing resource to looking for new players to join the new the project, but also create a wider season starting in 2020; weekly activity offer for families, offering more matches are held on Monday nights at accessible and affordable opportunities Arbour Park Stadium, home to Slough to get active. Town FC. 5k fun run is back! An interactive “monopoly style” Man v Fat Football combines the physical activity challenge is being co- Following the success of last year’s beautiful game with easy to follow diet created with local young people, whilst inaugural event the Slough 5k Fun Run and lifestyle advice as well as 24/7 families will have access to individually is returning for 2020, the family event support - 95 percent of players lose tailored activation plans plus support will be held on Sunday 28 June in weight! To be eligible you just need to from specialist behaviour change Upton Court Park. The event will have a BMI (body mass index) of more personal trainers. This will be include cycling demos, craft than 27.5 - check yours here: alongside the development of a new fit workshops, sport tasters and live www.manvfatfootball.org/MANVFAT/ for purpose “sporting workforce”, musical performances and is also being BMICalc creating a cohort of young coaches, delivered in partnership with There are the traditional weigh-ins, instructors, leaders and volunteers Berkshire’s leading Mental Health followed by 30 minute games of 6-a- who represent the communities of charity Sport In Mind. Details on how to side football. Extra goal bonuses are Chalvey. book will be published shortly so watch awarded depending on the pounds lost this space… For more information on the Chalvey by the players, so you can win games Can project, or to register your interest on and off the pitch! as a family, or to hear more about Find out more about the Slough league volunteering opportunities email at www.manvfatfootball.org/slough [email protected] or call You can also direct any questions you 01753 875784. have to the dedicated Man v Fat Football team, by calling 0345 163 1042 or emailing [email protected] 18 WHAT’S ON www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020

A programme of sport and physical activity! Regardless of age or ability there’s something for everyone.

Active Junior 5-11 years Active Teen 12-17 years (must be accompanied by an adult) MON Britwell Centre, Wentworth Avenue, Teen Boxing FREE Junior Netball MON 17.00-18.00 SL2 2DH The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £2.50 (5-7yrs) 16.00-16.30 MON GDT Tennis Centre, Salt Hill Park, Bath Junior Netball MON Girl’s Netball £2 The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £2.50 18.00-19.00 Road, SL1 3SS (7-9yrs) 16.30-17.00 MON Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, Stoke Junior Netball MON Basketball £3 The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £3 19.00-20.00 Road, SL2 5AY (9-11yrs) 17.00-18.00 Boy’s Junior MON Arbour Park Stadium, Stoke Road, Teen Disability MON Arbour Park Stadium, Stoke Road, £2 FREE Football (5-12yrs) 17.00-18.00 SL2 5AY Football 17.00-18.00 SL2 5AY Foxborough TUE Horsemoor Green Community TUE Singh Sabha Sports Centre, Stoke £2 Judo £4 Sports Club 17.00-18.00 Centre, 8JU, Common Road, SL3 8SX 19.00-20.00 Poges Lane, SL1 3LW SSE Wildcats TUE Arbour Park Stadium, Stoke Road, £3 WED Singh Sabha Sports Centre, Stoke Girls Football 17.30-18.30 SL2 5AY Girl’s Cricket FREE 16.30-18.00 Poges Lane, SL1 3LW TUE Singh Sabha Sports Centre, Stoke Judo £4 WED 18.00-19.00 Poges Lane, SL1 3LW Judo The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £4 Junior Disability WED Manor Park Community Centre, 17.30-19.00 FREE Football 17.00-18.00 Villiers Road, SL1 2NP WED Slough & Eton School, Ragstone Teen Cricket (13+) FREE Junior Cricket WED Slough & Eton School, Ragstone 18.30-20.00 Road, SL1 2PU FREE (8-12yrs) 17.30-18.30 Road, SL1 2PU THU Cippenham Table Tennis Club, Bhangra Dance WED Wexham Parish Hall, Norway Drive, Table Tennis £3 £2 17.15-19.15 Cippenham Lane, SL1 5AH ‘Mum & Kids’ 19.00-20.00 SL2 5QP THU Manor Park Muga, Villiers Road, Junior Cricket THU Beechwood School, Long Readings Teen Football FREE FREE 18.00-19.00 SL2 1NP (8-12yrs) 16.00-17.30 Lane, SL2 1QE THU Ditton Park Academy, Kings Reach, FRI Junior Futsal £3 Ice Disco Ice Arena, Montem Lane, SL1 2QG £5 17.30-18.30 SL3 7UX 20.30-22.00 SAT Upton Lea Community Centre, Wheelchair SAT Self Defence £2 The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £2 10.30-12.00 Wexham Road, SL2 1NP Basketball 11.00-13.00 SAT Disney Fun Swim The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £5 12.30-13.30 junior parkrun SUN Salt Hill Park, Bath Road, SL1 3SS FREE (4-14yrs) 09.00 Delivery Partners

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6 January to

5 April 2020 OVER 100 HOURS OF WEEKLY ACTIVITY!

Active Adults 18+ years Seated Exercise Disability MON Cippenham Library, Elmshott Lane, MON Arbour Park Stadium, Stoke Road, Seated Exercise £1 Football Free 14.45-15.15 SL1 5RB 11.00-12.00 SL2 5AY TUE Langley Library, Trelawney Avenue, WED Manor Park Pavilion, Villiers Road, Slough Seated Exercise £1 Table Cricket Free (1st Tues of the month) 10.30-11.00 SL3 7UF 11.00-12.00 SL2 1NP WED FRI Seated Exercise The Curve, 1 William Street, SL1 1XY Free Dance The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £5 10.30-11.00 10.30-11.30 WED Cippenham Baptist Church, 11 Elmshott Exercise and Dance Classes Seated Exercise Free (3rd Weds of the month) 13.30-14.30 Lane, Slough SL1 5QS Female MON Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, Stoke £2 WED Polish Roman Catholic Church, Pitts Fighting Fit 18.00-19.00 Road, SL2 5AY Seated Exercise £1 12.15-12.45 Road, SL1 3SS TUE Classic Aerobics Langley Pavilion, Langley Road, SL3 8BS £3 THU Colnbrook Village Hall, Vicarage Way, 09.45-10.45 Seated Exercise £1 12.00-12.30 SL3 0RF TUE Horsemoor Green Community Centre, Bootcamp £2 FRI 18.00-19.00 Common Road, SL3 8SX Seated Exercise The Curve, 1 William Street, SL1 1XY Free 10.30-11.00 TUE Boxercise Langley Pavilion, Langley Road, SL3 8BS £2 19.00-20.00 Pilates, Yoga & Wellness JAM Afro TUE Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, Stoke TUE Britwell Centre, Wentworth Avenue, Caribbean Dance £3 Yoga £2 & Exercise 19.00-20.00 Road, SL2 5AY 10.45-11.45 SL2 2DH Keep Fit TUE Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, Stoke Relaxation WED Salt Hill Activity Centre, Bath Road, £5 £2 Bhangra 20.00-21.00 Road, SL2 5AY Techniques 12.30-13.00 SL1 3SS WED Colnbrook Village Hall, Vicrage Way, Boxercise £2 WED Britwell Parish Hall, Long Furlong Drive, 19.30-20.30 SL3 0RF Pilates £2 14.45-15.45 SL2 2PH Beginners THU WED Salt Hill Activity Centre, Bath Road, Bollywood The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £4 Yogalates £3 18.00-19.00 19.00-20.00 SL1 3SS Dance THU Westgate School, Cippenham Lane, THU Upton Lea Community Centre, Wexham Bootcamp £5 Yogalates £2 19.15-20.15 Slough SL1 5AH 10.00-11.00 Road, SL2 5EJ Big Community SAT THU Manor Park Community Centre, Villers Outdoor Green Gym - Salt Hill Park Free Pilates £2 Workout 10.00-11.00 10.45-11.45 Road, SL2 1NP SUN Langley Leisure Centre, Parluant Road, FRI Belly Dance £5 Ballet Fit The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £2 11.30-12.30 SL3 8BD 17.00-18.00 Team Sports SAT Langley College, Station Road, SL3 8BY £2 Yoga Man vs Fat MON Arbour Park Stadium, Stoke Road, 10.30-11.30 £5 Football 19.00 - 21.00 SL2 5AY SAT Colnbrook Village Hall, Vicrage Way, Yogalates £2 Men’s MON Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, Stoke 10.00-11.00 SL3 0RF £5 Basketball 20.00-21.00 Road, SL2 5AY Running Walking WED Arbour Park Stadium, Stoke Road, £3 GoodGym MON Salt Hill Activity Centre, Bath Road, Football 11.00-12.00 SL2 5AY Free Running 18.30-20.00 SL1 3SS WED Seniors Bowling Salt Hill Park, Bath Road, SL1 3SS £5 MON Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks 10.00 - 12.00 Track Running Free (starts 13th Jan) Social WED 19.00-20.00 Lane, Eton, SL4 6HN The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £2 Badminton 18.00-19.00 TUE Upton Court Park, Upton Court Road, Road Running Free WED 18.30-19.30 SL3 7LU Walking Netball The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £3 13.00 - 14.00 WED Eltham Avenue Recreation Gound, Road Running Free Social THU 18.30-19.30 SL1 5UP The Centre, Farnham Road, SL1 4UT £2 Badminton 18.00-19.00 Beginners FRI Upton Court Park, Upton Court Road, Free THU Ditton Park Academy, Kings Reach, Running 09.30-10.30 SL3 7LU Futsal £3 18.30-19.30 SL3 7UX SAT Slough Rugby Club, Upton Court Park, SAT parkrun Free Back 2 Netball Salt Hill Park, Bath Road, SL1 3SS £4 09.00 Upton Court Road, SL3 7LU 11.00-12.30 For more information about any of the Active Slough programmes contact us: For more information about sessions [email protected] activeslough that feature a logo, see opposite for 01753 875784 @activeslough full organisation contact details. www.slough.gov.uk/activeslough @activeslough 20 WHAT’S ON www.slough.gov.uk Spring 2020 Spring with Slough Libraries and Culture

The Libraries and Culture Service is already busy working towards this year’s Summer Reading Challenge - Silly Squad! In the meantime why not take a look at our new ‘Reading Well’ collection for kids, launching this month. Reading Well for children is a new collection of books that will support the mental health and wellbeing of children, providing them and their families and carers with information, advice and support for coping with feelings and worries, daily life and getting through a tough time. The booklist provides quality-assured information, advice and stories to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Look out for a list of titles at your local library and online at www.slough.gov.uk/libraries Festival of Female @ The Curve Throughout March, we will be celebrating International Women’s Day in style! Join us for a whole host of events and activities with Slough Libraries and Culture. Tickets and more information available online at www.thecurveslough.com New nibbles @ The Curve Adventures in Computing Ladies of Laughter with The Real Experience with Ada Lovelace Ladies of Laughter with Noreen Khan A lively journey returns to Slough! Join Noreen Khan Enjoy your visit to The Curve even more (BBC Asian Network) as she hosts a with a brand new café available! The through the history of computing. Learn night of comedy with some of the UKs Real Experience has moved into The favourite female acts. 16+ Curve café, serving hot and cold drinks, through drama sandwiches and snacks for enticing about Ada Lovelace’s Friday 27 March | 7.30pm and affordable prices. fascinating family @ The Curve. Tickets from £15 life and challenges. Munch on a homemade cake as you Ages 5-9. delve into a book or refresh yourself Saturday 14 March, Tickets £2 There Was An Old Lady Who with a hot drink as you head into the Swallowed A Fly town centre. You can even enjoy a sip 12.30pm @ Britwell Library & of wine with some comedy as the café 2.30pm @ Cippenham Library Relive the delights of also provides refreshments for this most charming of performances @ The Curve. tales complete with a Fatty Fat Fat feast of sing-along The Real Experience is a social songs, colourful Join Katie in the ‘Cha enterprise which helps unemployed animal characters Cha Slide’, munch on people in Slough get back on their feet. and heart warming some crisps, and Trainees learn key job skills including family fun. interacting with customers, using the have a listen to what tills and stock taking. it’s like to live in a Friday 10 April | 2pm @ The Curve. body that people can’t help Tickets from £5 The café is open 10am-2pm on but have an opinion on. 16+ Mondays, and 9.30am-4.30pm Tuesday-Friday. Saturday 21 March | 7pm @ The Curve. Tickets from £5

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