Maidenhead & Windsor

Maidenhead Shopmobility will have double the reason to celebrate on Friday February 29 as the day marks both its 12th and 3rd birthday!

Shopmobility opened in a leap year – on February 29 1996 – so has been operational for 12 years, although staff have only been able to celebrate the facility's 'real' birthday twice before because of the unusual date.

Maidenhead Shopmobility was the first Shopmobility scheme to open in the borough, followed by Windsor in 1998. To mark its anniversary, staff will be opening its doors in the Nicholsons car park between 11am and 3pm to anyone who wishes to know a little bit more about the services available. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk about the service and demonstrate how to use the powered wheelchairs and scooters safely in the town centre.

Cllr John Story, lead member for adult services, said: "Shopmobility provides an excellent service in making Maidenhead accessible to residents and visitors who need help to get around.

"This birthday open day, which coincides with the National Federation of Shopmobility's National Awareness Day*, is a good opportunity to meet the staff and volunteers who run the facility and celebrate our anniversary with a cup of tea and a slice of cake."

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead