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| Congratulations to Royal Borough GCSE students | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| We know how much hard work, dedication and determination goes into preparing for exams, and we want to congratulate all students across the Royal Borough on their achievements. Whether you're celebrating your results, preparing for the next step in your education, training or employment, or considering your options, remember that support and advice is available. The National Careers Service offers free guidance on careers, courses, apprenticeships and future pathways to help you make informed decisions about what's next. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Work set to start on upgraded Kidwells skate park | | |
| We're due to start work on Monday refurbishing Maidenhead's much-loved Kidwells skate park with a restored half-pipe, new metal ramps, quieter riding surfaces and special areas for all ages and abilities. While this is being done, the skate park will be temporarily closed. But the borough's thriving community of skateboarders, BMX riders, scooter users and roller skaters can look forward to using it again in the next few months when the work is completed. In the meantime, check out the Royal Borough's other two skate parks below. | | |
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| Last chance for discounted bus passes | | |
| Students living in the borough aged 18 and under are  eligible for a discount of up to £100 on annual or term bus passes purchased before next week, making it ea sier for young people to travel sustainably and independently. Parents or guardians must apply via email on behalf of their child or young person to receive get access to discounted passes until 5pm on Friday 28 August. Our 'Name a Borough Bus' competition is also still open for submissions for another week, until midnight Sunday 30 August. Winning entries will be displayed on four buses for everyone to see! You can submit names that have a link to the Royal Borough, whether it's a fan-favourite landmark or a fond personal memory here. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Summer Reading Challenge still hitting the right notes | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| There is still plenty of time for children across the Royal Borough to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Read to the Beat, at their local library before it ends on Saturday 12 September. Hundreds of children are already enjoying the challenge, which celebrates reading through music, creativity and fun. Families can also take part in a range of free Summer Reading Challenge events taking place in libraries across the borough, while pupils can help their school compete for the School Reading Champions Trophy awarded to the school with the highest participation. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Following the recent passing of Cllr Leo Walters, a by-election will be held for Bray ward on Thursday 24 September. The notice of the election, including information on the nomination period for candidates, can be found on our website: Bray Borough ward by election. If you have recently moved to Bray ward or are not registered to vote, then registration applications must be submitted by Tuesday 8 September. | | |
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| It's easy to protect yourself from MenB | | |
| If you're aged between 17 and 25 – and about to live in student accommodation for the first time – the free MenB vaccine will help protect you from meningitis. Meningitis can cause serious life-threatening infections or leave you with life-changing disabilities. You're also at higher risk if you share drinks or vapes. You need just two doses of the vaccine and it's easy to book. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Discover what's on in the borough | | |
| There are lots of ways to meet others, try something new, or give your time to local causes across the borough. Our Community Information Hub is a simple way to discover what's happening near you. Our volunteering page also brings together useful links to help you find opportunities across the borough. The Visit Windsor website is the official guide to the Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot area so whether you are looking for family-friendly things to do, unique events to enjoy with your friends or inspiration for a romantic break, you are sure to find exactly what you need. | | |
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