Maidenhead & Windsor

A week of introductory events starts on Monday September 10 at the newly-completed Woodlands Park Village Centre, Maidenhead to give residents the opportunity to try out some of the facilities the centre has to offer.

Every day until Friday September 14 there will be storytime sessions and crafts events for children, Get Active activity sessions for eight to 13-year-olds, SMILE exercise classes for the over 50s, the opportunity to get discounts on health checks, and information about joining the Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough’s library services in readiness for the arrival of the container library, which will be at the centre every Monday from October 1.

White Waltham Parish Council, which is managing the centre, is inviting local people to drop in any evening during the week between 7 and 9pm to see the range of activities on offer and to suggest others they would like to see there.

The centre, in Foliejohn Way, will be fully open to the public from Monday September 17.

Cllr Eileen Quick, lead member for Windsor and Maidenhead children’s services, said: 'This is a great opportunity to find out more about the wonderful facilities at the new Woodlands Park Village Centre.

'The centre is at the heart of the local community and is a great place for residents to meet and try out new activities. It really does offer something for everyone .'

The following activities are planned for the week:

Monday September 10
11am-1pm: Arts and craft session with the community youth services team
1-3pm: SMILE - exercise session for the over-50s.

Tuesday September 11
11am-1pm: Children’s storytime and information about the library service
1-3pm: Sport activities organised by community youth services
4-5pm: Get Active physical activity session for eight to 13-year-olds. Participants should wear clothing/footwear suitable to take part in physical activity and bring a drink. Numbers limited - first come first served.

Wednesday September 12
11am-1pm: Children’s activities organised by the Children’s Centre
1-3pm: SMILE - exercise session for the over-50s. Discount vouchers will also be available for health MOTs, to be used at BodyZone gyms.

Thursday September 13
11am-1pm: Library services - find out more about what is on offer, plus joining details
1-3pm: SMILE - exercise session for the over-50s.

Friday September 14
11am-1pm: LifeLong Learning - information and display about learning opportunities for all ages, plus card-making taster sessions
1-3pm: Library services - find out more about what is on offer, plus joining details.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead