News and Press Releases

  Rally against dog fouling -22nd May 2005

• Sandhurst dog owners are being urged to support a pooch rally which will take place in the town on 22nd May 2005.  The event , which is being organised by the Town Council is being aimed at drawing attention to the problems caused by dog fouling and by irresponsible dog owners who don't clean up after their pooches.
• Deputy Mayor Cllr Nick Skinner said "It constitutes antisocial behaviour, as well as being a health hazard and it's something we are keen to stamp out".
• The rally will take place in and around the Memorial Park on Sunday 22nd May.  Interested people should contact the council on 01252 879060 or email stc@sandhurst.gov.uk

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them! -June 2005

• Sandhurst Town Council is making a final call for names of local military war dead.  In collaboration with the local Historical Society, who have undertaken extensive and detailed research on Sandhurst’s second World War dead, the Council would like to invite anyone who knows a person from, or loving in, Sandhurst during the first or second world wars who lost their life whilst on active service and is not yet recorded on the memorial plaque in St Michaels Church, to submit that name for consideration for inclusion on an updated version of the memorial plaque.  The names would also be included in a book being published later this year by the local Historical Society.

• Please give the name, with as much supporting information as possible, i.e. service number/ regiment/ship/squadron, rank and place where they died.  Any pictures or memorabilia, such as ration books, etc. that could be copied and lodged with the Museum Committee would also be appreciated. 

• In order that research and ratification can be completed before publication of the book please provide the names before the end of June 2005.

   Please write to:

• The Executive Officer

• Sandhurst Town Council

• Sandhurst Memorial Park

• Yorktown Road

• Sandhurst

• Berks

• GU47 9BJ

   Tel: 01252 879060

  Email:  stc@sandhurst.gov.uk

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Residents urged to get fit and have fun - 4th June 2006

• A fitness fun-day is being held in Sandhurst in a bid to encourage more local people to take exercise and lead healthier lives.

• The event, which is aimed at all the family, includes a host of fun activities which people can try for free. These include line dancing and exercise to music, a cycle trail, jogging and walking trail, boxercise, basketball, short tennis and rowing, and competition medals will be handed out to people taking part.

• There will be health advice from local medics and physical activity specialists will be on hand to answer queries and point people in the right direction for a fitter, healthier lifestyle.

• It’s the fifth fitness funday to be organised in Sandhurst. The first in 1999 was a big hit with hundreds of local people visiting the event and learning more about heart disease, weight control, stress and other ailments which can be helped with regular exercise and a good diet.

• The event is being sponsored by a host of local organisations including the Sandhurst Group Practice, Sandhurst Town Council, Bracknell Forest Borough Council and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst,

• Dr John Thing of the Sandhurst Group Practice said: “After the first fitness funday in 1999 we found almost a third of previously inactive attenders now exercised regularly.

• “Regular exercise can help reduce your risk of heart disease, control your weight, ease aches and pains and relieve stress,” added Dr Thing.

• “People should try and take around 30 minutes of moderate level activity on at least five days a week. This could be an activity like brisk walking, easy cycling, dancing, swimming or mowing the lawn. They will soon start to feel the benefits,“ he said.

• Chris Smith, Sandhurst Town Council’s Executive Officer, said: “The last funday was a great success and many local groups and organisations were represented there, offering free advice to local people keen to kick start their exercise programme.

• “I hope even more people attend this year’s funday and take advantage of all the activities on offer,” he added.

• The fitness funday is being held at the Memorial Park on Saturday 4th June between 2pm and 5pm. For more details contact Sandhurst Town Council on 01252 879060.

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Local urged to think up new community events - 2006

•  Sandhurst folk are being urged to come forward with ideas for events they would like to see happening in their town.

• Sandhurst Town Council is giving people the opportunity to put forward their ideas for activities, shows and exhibitions that could be included in Sandhurst’s social calendar.

• The town already hosts a series of annual events including the popular donkey derby, tug of war, fun fair, fireworks display and gardening show.

• Now councillors are keen to hear what more could be done to make Sandhurst an even more eventful place to live, work and play.

• Sandhurst Town Council Executive Officer Chris Smith said: “We currently host a number of successful events throughout the year – for example the donkey derby which attracts around 8,000 people. We’re keen to see more happening in Sandhurst but, rather than impose our ideas on the community, we’d like to hear from local people about what they’d like to see.

• “We’re more than happy to give support – either financial or the benefit of our experience in organising events – however, we would like to think that the people coming up with the ideas will play a big part in making it all happen,” he added.

• Anyone with bright ideas should contact the council on 01252 879060 or e-mail stc@sandhurst.gov.uk

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Top Sandhurst attraction reopens - 5th August 2002

• One of Sandhurst’s main attractions re-opens this week. The Coffee Spot throws open its doors on Thursday after being closed for the winter.

• And regular customers will notice a few changes when they pop in for their drink and snack.

• Over the winter a patio, which will seat about 30 people, has been laid which means customers can enjoy their food and drink outdoors in the warm weather.

• And there are changes to the menu too with a wider range of sandwiches and toasted sandwiches alongside old favourites like beans on toast.

• Jennie Wigley, who runs the café with partner Jon Gooda said: “The new patio is going to be very, very good and we are really excited about re-opening and seeing so many of our regular customers – along with some new ones.

• “We’ve been planning new fillings for sandwiches which will be on the menu this year and we hope they prove popular with our customers. And we will also be continuing with the healthy options snacks – for example we use microwave chips rather than fried, and that’s seems to be something our customers appreciate.

• “As usual we will be open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm and may stay open later on some occasions if there are events taking place in the Memorial Park,” she added.

• Chris Smith Sandhurst Town Council’s Executive Officer said: “We were sorry to have to close the café over the winter, but the number of customers falls during this time making it an unviable option. I’m delighted it is now back in business and would urge as many people as possible to come along and sample the fare.

• “The new patio is kitted out with plants, tables and chairs and will be an enjoyable spot to sit over a coffee and look out over the park,” he added.

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 Residents and businesses join major new cleanup campaign -

• A major campaign has been launched in a bid to clean up Sandhurst and encourage local people to take a pride in their communities.

• The campaign is called Sandhurst Pride and Sandhurst Town Councillors have been visiting a host of businesses, shops and pubs urging them to display special stickers showing they support the scheme. So far, all organisations visited have given it their backing.

• Stickers are also now available from the Town Council offices for local people keen to back the scheme - they can be displayed in car or home windows.

• Sandhurst Pride will complement the work already being carried out by the Clean Team – a partnership between the council, SITA and local volunteers who carry out regular clean-ups in their neighbourhoods.

• Sandhurst Mayor Jean Bettison said: “As part of Sandhurst Pride we are urging local people to join forces with us to work together to keep our town looking neat and tidy and an even cleaner and more pleasant place to live, work and visit.

• “I’d encourage everyone to bin their litter and gum rather than dropping it in the street. People also need to think more about recycling as much of their litter as they can.

• “Another key plank of the campaign is to encourage dog owners to be responsible and to clean up after their pets. The Council has contributed towards the Bracknell Forest Dog Warden at a cost of more than £3,800 and he keeps the area as clean as possible, but we do need dog owners to do their bit too. There are doggy bags available from the Council offices and I’d urge people to pick up a few when they are next passing,” said Cllr Bettison.

• “We also need people to think before they park and make sure they are not blocking thoroughfares. And people are also being asked to keep footpaths clear by being considerate with signs they erect and also by the way they trim hedges and trees,” she added.

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