Jacky Hayler

Fundraisers were ‘hot stuff’ recently when Sebastian’s Action Trust hosted a ‘Fire Walk,’ an amazing opportunity to raise funds whilst walking across hot coals. The event included training as well as a celebration and presentation of a certificate upon completion. It took place at their centre on Upper Broadmoor Road, Crowthorne. The training was based around proven motivational and psychological methods. It doesn’t involve any elements of hypnosis, spiritual training, chanting or ‘brainwashing’. The instructor was a world class authorised Blaze ’Fire Master’ Instructor who had undergone a minimum of 200 separate firewalking events at different locations at different times of the year and with varying weather conditions before being invited to train as a Blaze Instructor. Since Blaze started their training programme for firewalking instructors, they have qualified only nine people to that position in 31 years. Susan Blues, Sebastian’s Action Trust event fundraiser, said: “It was a great event. It was a bit different which meant it took people out of their comfort zone. They had to be brave and have mind over matter.” One of the Sebastian’s Trust team took part dressed as a firefighter, while two others from the family service department also put their money where their mouths were. The entire event raised more than £5,000 for the charity. Susan added: “There was a lovely atmosphere. Everyone who took part was on a real high – there was a lot of cheering and congratulations and they all really felt as though they had...

CHARITY

Firefighters get in a real lather for charity

Crowthorne Fire Station hosted a charity car wash to raise money for a worthy cause! Crowthorne firefighters got in a lather washing cars recently with all donations going to The Firefighters Charity. The event formed part of the National Car Wash League, a competition where fire stations across the UK compete against each other to wash as many cars as possible and raise as much money as possible. The suggested minimum donation was £5 per car. Car washes were held at Caversham Road, Crowthorne and Newbury Fire Stations, supported by on duty crews, the new Apprentice Firefighters and Fire Cadets. Collectively, over £3,600 was raised thanks to the generous. A spokesman said: “A massive thank you to everyone who made the car washes held this month so successful.” The Firefighters Charity exists to help all serving and retired members of the UK's fire familyto live healthier and happier....

Community

Community comes together for successful litter pick

Volunteers from local businesses were out in force recently as part of a series of organised ‘Tidy Days’ to clean up Bracknell. The success of Bracknell Business Improvement District’s (BID) eighth community litter pick marked another significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance the general condition and appearance of the Southern and Western Business Areas. Originally launched in March 2022 as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Great British Spring Clean’ campaign, Bracknell BID’s ‘Tidy Day’ sessions now take place throughout the year, providing a great opportunity for local business owners and employees to give back to their community. Over a lunchtime period, enthusiastic volunteers from local organisations donate their time, don hi-vis vests, gloves and wield litter pickers as they head out to help tidy up the BID area, regularly collecting over 40 bags of litter a time. Kevin Morrison, Finance Director from Midwich Ltd said: “It’s a well-deserved break from the office, getting out in the fresh air and helping to serve our local community in the process. It gives us great satisfaction to be able to make a contribution and donate our time to improve the area.” Sean Griffin, Bracknell BID Manager, added: “We’d like to say a huge thanks to the local businesses who have proactively volunteered their employees and the individuals themselves who have given up their lunch breaks. “Participants turn up time and again, throughout the seasons, demonstrating their...

CHARITY

Daisy Fest raises funds for bereavement charity

A family fun day and market called Daisy Fest took place over the Easter weekend at Peacock Farm in Bracknell. The event saw hundreds of people flocked to the venue to see Basil and Crew Farm and to join in an Easter egg hunt. There were bouncy castles, face painting and hair braiding, Kids Bee Happy sand art, a raffle and tombola, and lots of crafts and stalls to browse. The event was to raise money for local charity Daisys Dream, which is based in Twyford. The charity provides support for children and young people who have been affected by bereavement, either supporting them in preparing for a loss or working with them following the death of someone important to them. For more information, call 0118 934 2804, email info@daisysdream.org.uk or visit www.daisysdream.org.uk For more pictures, see the latest...

Easter

Villagers go on the hunt to raise funds for school