NEWS
October 2024:
Bat Survey
This week we had our annual Bat Survey carried out on our bat boxes at the Field. Undertaken in partnership and checks done under licence, Steve from the Blackwater valley Countryside Partnership and Surrey Heath Tree Wardens Representative Bernard came to record, measure and check orientation our bat boxes. This data is collated across Surrey to help identify suitable bat box locations.
It was a fascinating visit, we discovered birds nests tucked away in bat boxes, and many many slugs. We found evidence of bats in a few boxes, and to our absolute delight found one box with 5 bats in! The species found were Soprano Pipistrelles or Pipistrellus pygmaeus.
It is mating season for the bats, so most likely we had 1 male with 4 females. Bats mate now but don't fertilise the eggs until after they have been through hibernation and will only do so if healthy upon wake up.
We have different types of bat boxes on the field - the one shown in the pictures is a 1FF. It has a sloped door to allow for a smaller and larger opening. Whilst the boxes are bat boxes, small birds can also roost in there at night.
Why do we have Bat Boxes? Natural habitat would be decaying trees (still standing) with natural holes in. at a safe high up level. As the countryside is also used by humans, decaying trees are often cut down for safety reasons. This means that we need to support the bat populations by offering suitable additional homes! Interestingly we have Kent boxes but our Surrey bats don't seem to be so keen.
Bats are protected by UK legislation https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/bats-and-the-law. Please respect the bats by keeping your distance. If you find a bat box has fallen down please report it to the Field of Remembrance.
Bat Survey
This week we had our annual Bat Survey carried out on our bat boxes at the Field. Undertaken in partnership and checks done under licence, Steve from the Blackwater valley Countryside Partnership and Surrey Heath Tree Wardens Representative Bernard came to record, measure and check orientation our bat boxes. This data is collated across Surrey to help identify suitable bat box locations.
It was a fascinating visit, we discovered birds nests tucked away in bat boxes, and many many slugs. We found evidence of bats in a few boxes, and to our absolute delight found one box with 5 bats in! The species found were Soprano Pipistrelles or Pipistrellus pygmaeus.
It is mating season for the bats, so most likely we had 1 male with 4 females. Bats mate now but don't fertilise the eggs until after they have been through hibernation and will only do so if healthy upon wake up.
We have different types of bat boxes on the field - the one shown in the pictures is a 1FF. It has a sloped door to allow for a smaller and larger opening. Whilst the boxes are bat boxes, small birds can also roost in there at night.
Why do we have Bat Boxes? Natural habitat would be decaying trees (still standing) with natural holes in. at a safe high up level. As the countryside is also used by humans, decaying trees are often cut down for safety reasons. This means that we need to support the bat populations by offering suitable additional homes! Interestingly we have Kent boxes but our Surrey bats don't seem to be so keen.
Bats are protected by UK legislation https://www.bats.org.uk/advice/bats-and-the-law. Please respect the bats by keeping your distance. If you find a bat box has fallen down please report it to the Field of Remembrance.
October 2023: Note Voting Now Closed.
Windlesham Field of Remembrance: Please vote for us!
We have been shortlisted to the final three charities and the final vote is with the public.
Please go to the Windlesham Community Facebook Group to Vote on the Poll:
www.facebook.com/groups/581149192070627 (Note you will need to be a member of the group)
Alternatively please email [email protected] with your vote.
Please vote for us!
WFoR is our much loved and used central community greenspace; it’s community owned and supported.
Your vote counts towards us receiving a vital source of funding to enable the Field of Remembrance to continue to keep our key village asset open for the enjoyment of villagers now and to preserve this valuable and much-loved open space for future generations.
Come and watch the Prams cross the line at the WFoR, we are delighted to be hosting this year’s Pram Race prize giving outside the Hub!
Registered Charity: 305138
Voting due to close at 5pm on Tuesday 24th October - don't delay!
Windlesham Field of Remembrance: Please vote for us!
We have been shortlisted to the final three charities and the final vote is with the public.
Please go to the Windlesham Community Facebook Group to Vote on the Poll:
www.facebook.com/groups/581149192070627 (Note you will need to be a member of the group)
Alternatively please email [email protected] with your vote.
Please vote for us!
WFoR is our much loved and used central community greenspace; it’s community owned and supported.
Your vote counts towards us receiving a vital source of funding to enable the Field of Remembrance to continue to keep our key village asset open for the enjoyment of villagers now and to preserve this valuable and much-loved open space for future generations.
Come and watch the Prams cross the line at the WFoR, we are delighted to be hosting this year’s Pram Race prize giving outside the Hub!
Registered Charity: 305138
Voting due to close at 5pm on Tuesday 24th October - don't delay!
October 2023:
Christmas Tree finds a permanent home
If you've been to the Community Hub lately, you've undoubtedly noticed that our Christmas tree, generously donated by Conrad and Helga Stuart, has been securely planted in its permanent location. We've carefully chosen this spot to ensure convenient access to electricity for the Christmas tree lights and to provide a comfortable setting for the upcoming Christmas tree lighting event on December 9th.
This thoughtfully selected location also means that attendees won't have to stand on potentially wet and soggy ground. Instead, you can gather in the car park, ensuring a dry and enjoyable experience for all during this festive occasion. We can't wait to see you there on the 9th December for the Christmas Lights Switch on.
October 2023:
Woodland Update
As part of our commitment to maintaining the safety of WFoR, a second Tree Health and Safety report was recently commissioned by our Trustees in August. This report entails a visual inspection of our trees conducted by a specialist to assess potential risks to people and buildings. It provides recommendations for tree management, best practices, advice, and suggests a reinspection timeline.
The report put forth several recommendations, including the removal of deadwood around paths, the felling of a decaying Beech tree, and the investigation of five other trees using sonic tomography. Sonic tomography involves the use of sound waves to detect decay in trees, providing a detailed internal structure image that aids arborists in advanced tree risk assessments.
After these investigations, we'll be soliciting proposals from tree surgeons to carry out the necessary immediate and follow-up work. We express our gratitude to Cllr McGrath for contributing £500 towards the survey and to Cllr Tear for their generous £1000 donation for sonic tomography. We are actively seeking funding for the subsequent work required.
While the removal of mature trees, many tens of years old, particularly when to the lay person look healthy and beautiful is often a sad event. However, we have implemented a program with the assistance of tree wardens and volunteers to plant indigenous trees like oaks and beech while addressing invasive species such as laurel.
We are committed to regenerating our woodland habitat to ensure multi-level canopy cover and maintaining the long-term health and sustainability of our tree population.
Woodland Update
As part of our commitment to maintaining the safety of WFoR, a second Tree Health and Safety report was recently commissioned by our Trustees in August. This report entails a visual inspection of our trees conducted by a specialist to assess potential risks to people and buildings. It provides recommendations for tree management, best practices, advice, and suggests a reinspection timeline.
The report put forth several recommendations, including the removal of deadwood around paths, the felling of a decaying Beech tree, and the investigation of five other trees using sonic tomography. Sonic tomography involves the use of sound waves to detect decay in trees, providing a detailed internal structure image that aids arborists in advanced tree risk assessments.
After these investigations, we'll be soliciting proposals from tree surgeons to carry out the necessary immediate and follow-up work. We express our gratitude to Cllr McGrath for contributing £500 towards the survey and to Cllr Tear for their generous £1000 donation for sonic tomography. We are actively seeking funding for the subsequent work required.
While the removal of mature trees, many tens of years old, particularly when to the lay person look healthy and beautiful is often a sad event. However, we have implemented a program with the assistance of tree wardens and volunteers to plant indigenous trees like oaks and beech while addressing invasive species such as laurel.
We are committed to regenerating our woodland habitat to ensure multi-level canopy cover and maintaining the long-term health and sustainability of our tree population.
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October 2023
Fieldhouse Coffee We’re delighted to share some exciting news about Fieldhouse! They are opening a new branch in Lightwater, and hope it will be just as successful as our community hub location in Windlesham. They are looking forward to serving the Lightwater residents with the same delicious food and drinks that Windlesham regulars have come to love. If you’ve recently visited Fieldhouse at the WFoR Hub, you might have noticed our new, eye-catching artwork on display by Rachel Pembury instagram.com/rachelpembrey_art/. The Pramrace Committee beautiful display cabinet showcasing the Pram Race Prizes, which were skilfully crafted and generously donated by Gordon Murray. Sign up for this years Pram Race at www.pramrace.com/ |
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July 2023:
Big Help Out at the Field of Remembrance
Thank you to everyone who turned out to help at our Big Help Out event on Sunday 2nd July 2023 (rescheduled from the very wet 9th May!) The playground got a much needed weeding and clean up and looks a lot better for it!
Our thanks also go to St Johns Church team for coordinating the volunteer sign ups. This successful event at the play area will be repeated regularly and we hope to expand our Big Help Out days to include other areas of the village.
The Big Help Out is a national initiative launched by King Charles III to encourage people to volunteer in their community. Do visit the website for more information thebighelpout.org.uk.
Big Help Out at the Field of Remembrance
Thank you to everyone who turned out to help at our Big Help Out event on Sunday 2nd July 2023 (rescheduled from the very wet 9th May!) The playground got a much needed weeding and clean up and looks a lot better for it!
Our thanks also go to St Johns Church team for coordinating the volunteer sign ups. This successful event at the play area will be repeated regularly and we hope to expand our Big Help Out days to include other areas of the village.
The Big Help Out is a national initiative launched by King Charles III to encourage people to volunteer in their community. Do visit the website for more information thebighelpout.org.uk.
June 2023:
Windlesham Village Fete
What a lot of work for some, yet a great day out for so very many. The Windlesham Fete was a tremendous success, despite the unpredictable weather in June. It provided a day of enjoyment for countless locals, who relished the entertainment, stalls, food, and drinks.
For all the hard work and dedication put into organizing the fete, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Helen Lloyd Bisley and her team. Additionally, they managed to raise an impressive £3,200 for WFoR Funds.
On a day like this, many hands make light work. If you have a few hours to spare on Saturday, June 8th 2024, Helen would be thrilled to have your assistance with setting up and closing down. Please contact her at [email protected] if you are available. For more information and pictures, visit windleshamfete.com.
Windlesham Village Fete
What a lot of work for some, yet a great day out for so very many. The Windlesham Fete was a tremendous success, despite the unpredictable weather in June. It provided a day of enjoyment for countless locals, who relished the entertainment, stalls, food, and drinks.
For all the hard work and dedication put into organizing the fete, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Helen Lloyd Bisley and her team. Additionally, they managed to raise an impressive £3,200 for WFoR Funds.
On a day like this, many hands make light work. If you have a few hours to spare on Saturday, June 8th 2024, Helen would be thrilled to have your assistance with setting up and closing down. Please contact her at [email protected] if you are available. For more information and pictures, visit windleshamfete.com.
June 2023:
Bob Webb Honoured
Many of our Friends and Patrons will know Bob Webb through his regular performances on his saxophone. We are delighted that Bob’s contribution to the village community and Windlesham Field of Remembrance for many, many years has been recognised with him receiving a Parish Community Award ‘Honorary Freeman of the Parish of Windlesham’.
Very well deserved and thank you Bob!
Bob Webb Honoured
Many of our Friends and Patrons will know Bob Webb through his regular performances on his saxophone. We are delighted that Bob’s contribution to the village community and Windlesham Field of Remembrance for many, many years has been recognised with him receiving a Parish Community Award ‘Honorary Freeman of the Parish of Windlesham’.
Very well deserved and thank you Bob!
June 2023:
We've BIN having a few problems but are making some changes!
To our Windlesham community and supporters of the field
In future our general and waste bins will be concentrated at the entry and exit points of the Field of Remembrance and in off peak times, not all our bins will be operational. Summer holidays will continue to have extra collections.
This change is necessary as users of the Field of Remembrance have experienced overflowing bins at the FoR on and off over the past months, this past week being no exception. We’ve been experiencing difficulties with contractors deployed by SHBC and are not alone in this issue - bin collections have been hit in other villages too. (Hence the new signage by SHBC on our bins to report overflowing bins).
As you know the FoR is not council owned but held in a charitable trust run by volunteer Trustees and a management committee. Earlier this year we were informed that the cost of the council arranging our bins collection would increase from £2,000 a year to £7,600 a year so we decided to negotiate our own separate waste contract.
From July 14, Shorts Group will take over regular waste collection which we hope will result in a more reliable service at a lower price to the charity (£4,117). However, the compromise we’ve had to reach is that we will need to concentrate both general and dog waste bins at the entry and exit points of the FoR.
The newly elected Village Committee of Windlesham Parish Council has agreed to fund a significant portion of that cost, recognising that the FoR is such a valuable and central community asset.
We ask for the following help from our users:
If you are regular user of the field, please consider becoming a Friend of the Field. Your support will enable us to continue to keep the field and woodland in the condition we’ve been accustomed. https://www.windleshamfor.com/friends.html
Thank you for your help, support and patience!
The Management Committee,
Windlesham Field of Remembrance
We've BIN having a few problems but are making some changes!
To our Windlesham community and supporters of the field
In future our general and waste bins will be concentrated at the entry and exit points of the Field of Remembrance and in off peak times, not all our bins will be operational. Summer holidays will continue to have extra collections.
This change is necessary as users of the Field of Remembrance have experienced overflowing bins at the FoR on and off over the past months, this past week being no exception. We’ve been experiencing difficulties with contractors deployed by SHBC and are not alone in this issue - bin collections have been hit in other villages too. (Hence the new signage by SHBC on our bins to report overflowing bins).
As you know the FoR is not council owned but held in a charitable trust run by volunteer Trustees and a management committee. Earlier this year we were informed that the cost of the council arranging our bins collection would increase from £2,000 a year to £7,600 a year so we decided to negotiate our own separate waste contract.
From July 14, Shorts Group will take over regular waste collection which we hope will result in a more reliable service at a lower price to the charity (£4,117). However, the compromise we’ve had to reach is that we will need to concentrate both general and dog waste bins at the entry and exit points of the FoR.
The newly elected Village Committee of Windlesham Parish Council has agreed to fund a significant portion of that cost, recognising that the FoR is such a valuable and central community asset.
We ask for the following help from our users:
- PLEASE use the bins at you exit the FoR
- PLEASE crush up disposable coffee/ cups
- PLEASE carry your rubbish home if the bins are full (especially dog poo - the job to clean up overflowing bins is a vile one).
If you are regular user of the field, please consider becoming a Friend of the Field. Your support will enable us to continue to keep the field and woodland in the condition we’ve been accustomed. https://www.windleshamfor.com/friends.html
Thank you for your help, support and patience!
The Management Committee,
Windlesham Field of Remembrance
AGM 2023
WINDLESHAM FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held in the Lumley Room at the Windlesham Hub, Windlesham Field of Remembrance, Kennel Lane, GU20 6AA at 1900 on Wednesday 28th June 2023.
The AGM is held by the charity’s Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to attend. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
It would be helpful to know if advance how many people we are expecting. Please register with [email protected]
Thank you!
WINDLESHAM FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held in the Lumley Room at the Windlesham Hub, Windlesham Field of Remembrance, Kennel Lane, GU20 6AA at 1900 on Wednesday 28th June 2023.
The AGM is held by the charity’s Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to attend. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
It would be helpful to know if advance how many people we are expecting. Please register with [email protected]
Thank you!
June 2023:
Woodland Working Parties
The planned woodland working party dates are:
Thursday 8th June
Thursday 6th July
Thursday 10th August
If you are interested in joining the wardens on their monthly ventures or if you can help
care for the newly planted saplings, please contact our woodland coordinator Helen
Hansen-Hjul on [email protected] or 07947871292
The Tree wardens are moving away from a regular date, if you are interested in helping out,
the Tree warden event coordinator is Jerry Brownlee - 07989 563131
Woodland Working Parties
The planned woodland working party dates are:
Thursday 8th June
Thursday 6th July
Thursday 10th August
If you are interested in joining the wardens on their monthly ventures or if you can help
care for the newly planted saplings, please contact our woodland coordinator Helen
Hansen-Hjul on [email protected] or 07947871292
The Tree wardens are moving away from a regular date, if you are interested in helping out,
the Tree warden event coordinator is Jerry Brownlee - 07989 563131
April 2023:
Coronation Quiz Night - Saturday 22nd April 2023
Starting at 7pm
At the Community Hub on the Field of Remembrance.
A fun evening for teams of 4 or 6, raising funds for the Field.
Please contact us for more information, places limited this year so book early!
£15.00 per person including a fish and chip supper, bring your own drinks.
Food choices: Fish & Chips, Chicken & Chips (gluten free), Sausage & Chips or Veggie Burger & chips
Contact: [email protected] 07775 782807 to book at table or for more info.
Coronation Quiz Night - Saturday 22nd April 2023
Starting at 7pm
At the Community Hub on the Field of Remembrance.
A fun evening for teams of 4 or 6, raising funds for the Field.
Please contact us for more information, places limited this year so book early!
£15.00 per person including a fish and chip supper, bring your own drinks.
Food choices: Fish & Chips, Chicken & Chips (gluten free), Sausage & Chips or Veggie Burger & chips
Contact: [email protected] 07775 782807 to book at table or for more info.
December 2022
The Pram Race is back!
It was great to see the return of the annual Boxing Day Pram Race which for the first time ended at the Community Hub on the Windlesham Field of Remembrance. Whilst the format, route and timings had changed somewhat the runners, walkers and spectators had a great time. As a family centred activity no doubt it will grow in size and stature to continue this traditional event which has been run for over 50 years, raising invaluable funds for local charities.
For more information, and photos, you may wish to read the more detailed article, written by Mike Sheard in February’s Windlesham magazine or visit the website at www.pramrace.com. No doubt such an event would not be successful without the contributions of the Pram Race Committee, volunteer marshals and sponsors.
Of particular note are the new trophies for winning teams, some of which were recrafted by the engineers of the Gordon Murray Group. They will shortly be displayed in the Hub, where all will be able to see the superb craftsmanship.
The Pram Race is back!
It was great to see the return of the annual Boxing Day Pram Race which for the first time ended at the Community Hub on the Windlesham Field of Remembrance. Whilst the format, route and timings had changed somewhat the runners, walkers and spectators had a great time. As a family centred activity no doubt it will grow in size and stature to continue this traditional event which has been run for over 50 years, raising invaluable funds for local charities.
For more information, and photos, you may wish to read the more detailed article, written by Mike Sheard in February’s Windlesham magazine or visit the website at www.pramrace.com. No doubt such an event would not be successful without the contributions of the Pram Race Committee, volunteer marshals and sponsors.
Of particular note are the new trophies for winning teams, some of which were recrafted by the engineers of the Gordon Murray Group. They will shortly be displayed in the Hub, where all will be able to see the superb craftsmanship.
December 2022
Rainbow Corner - OFSTED Inspection OUTSTANDING - Congratulations!
Like all schools, nurseries are inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED). Just before Christmas Rainbow Corner Nursery were given half a days’ notice of an Inspector’s visit.
Following an Ofsted Inspection, the institution is given one of four grades: 1 Outstanding, 2 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, 4 Inadequate.
We are delighted that Rainbow Corner was found to be Outstanding. Meeting a judgement of Outstanding is exceptionally difficult to get – there must be only one weakness/perceived need for improvement for judgement to be relegated to ‘Good’. If you would like to read the very complimentary report it can be found at https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2581098
Our sincere congratulations to Lucy and all the staff of Rainbow Corner
Rainbow Corner - OFSTED Inspection OUTSTANDING - Congratulations!
Like all schools, nurseries are inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED). Just before Christmas Rainbow Corner Nursery were given half a days’ notice of an Inspector’s visit.
Following an Ofsted Inspection, the institution is given one of four grades: 1 Outstanding, 2 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, 4 Inadequate.
We are delighted that Rainbow Corner was found to be Outstanding. Meeting a judgement of Outstanding is exceptionally difficult to get – there must be only one weakness/perceived need for improvement for judgement to be relegated to ‘Good’. If you would like to read the very complimentary report it can be found at https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2581098
Our sincere congratulations to Lucy and all the staff of Rainbow Corner
Carols on the Field - Tues 20th December 2022
Another emerging tradition is to have Christmas Carols on the Field, although being so wet this year it was moved successfully to the car park. On an early winters’ evening St John’s Church Choir led the community singing of traditional carols at the Community Hub. This was the second year that this event was organised, and the earlier start may have limited the size of the congregation.
Our thanks to St Johns Curate Sean Beagley, and Robin Lewis for organising the event which was appreciated by all who were able to come. Looking forward to seeing you in December 20231
Another emerging tradition is to have Christmas Carols on the Field, although being so wet this year it was moved successfully to the car park. On an early winters’ evening St John’s Church Choir led the community singing of traditional carols at the Community Hub. This was the second year that this event was organised, and the earlier start may have limited the size of the congregation.
Our thanks to St Johns Curate Sean Beagley, and Robin Lewis for organising the event which was appreciated by all who were able to come. Looking forward to seeing you in December 20231
Windlesham Christmas Tree Lighting - Sat 3rd December 2022
It was great to see the annual lighting of the Windlesham Christmas Tree(s), both at the Village Green and also a new Event at the Field of Remembrance.
A slightly different approach to the Tree Lighting this year, due to safety reasons, the annual Village Event moved from the location of the Village Green to the Field of Remembrance and ownership handed from the Windlesham Society to the Field of Remembrance. The Christmas tree was very kindly donated to the Field by Conrad and Helga Sturt. In the near future the tree will be moved to a permanent site on the Field - so that it may be enjoyed by all for many years to come.
The event was made extra special this year, with Sir Dr Brian May, Anne Brummer (Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue) and the lovely hedgehog Grace, switching on the Christmas Tree lights at the Field of Remembrance.
Live music, Christmas Market Stalls, Carol Singing and refreshments were enjoyed by all.
Our particular thanks to Pat Lewis, with her helpers, who organised this event which will no doubt become an annual tradition.
It was great to see the annual lighting of the Windlesham Christmas Tree(s), both at the Village Green and also a new Event at the Field of Remembrance.
A slightly different approach to the Tree Lighting this year, due to safety reasons, the annual Village Event moved from the location of the Village Green to the Field of Remembrance and ownership handed from the Windlesham Society to the Field of Remembrance. The Christmas tree was very kindly donated to the Field by Conrad and Helga Sturt. In the near future the tree will be moved to a permanent site on the Field - so that it may be enjoyed by all for many years to come.
The event was made extra special this year, with Sir Dr Brian May, Anne Brummer (Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue) and the lovely hedgehog Grace, switching on the Christmas Tree lights at the Field of Remembrance.
Live music, Christmas Market Stalls, Carol Singing and refreshments were enjoyed by all.
Our particular thanks to Pat Lewis, with her helpers, who organised this event which will no doubt become an annual tradition.
Play Area Surfacing Works - November 2022
The surface repair works have now been completed making the edges safer and keeping the surfacing in good order. Thank you for your patience as we waited for a break in the weather.
The surface repair works have now been completed making the edges safer and keeping the surfacing in good order. Thank you for your patience as we waited for a break in the weather.
Production of The Rascally Diner at the Windlesham Field of Remembrance on Wed 10 Aug
Everybody clap your pans – it’s time for The Rascally Diner!
Cook up a stink as part of Rufus Skumskins O’Parsleys’ kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes in this fun-filled, messy performance about food.
Chef Rufus Skumskins O’Parsley is famous for creating some of the world’s most disgusting dishes. You might know him from the award-winning children’s book The Rascally Cake, written by
Jeanne Willis and Korky Paul.
Join LAStheatre for a riotous and ridiculous outdoor family performance for everyone aged 5+. This is an outdoor event so please come prepared for all weather types. No seating is provided so please feel free to bring chairs or picnic blankets.
Refreshments are available to buy or you may bring your own food and drink. Run time for the show is approx. 60 mins with performances at noon and 2:30pm.
Tickets available here: www.camberleytheatre.co.uk/events/rascally-diner#
Windlesham Community Lunch to Celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee - 5 Junes 1200-1600
Please bring a picnic and join the celebrations with us at the Field of Remembrance - Free Live Music 1200-1600
Field of Remembrance Annual General Meeting - 31 March 2022 7:30pm
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held in the Lumley Room at the Windlesham Hub, Windlesham Field of Remembrance, Kennel Lane, GU20 6AA at 1930 on Thursday 31 March 2022.
The AGM is held by the charity’s Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to attend. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
You can let us know you are coming by clicking on this event link on our facebook page: fb.me/e/2cT68BIt3
Road Closure notification for planned tree work on Kennel Lane - 6 Sep 2021
Our wonderful Admiral’s Field woodland and the trees around our boundary require regular work by tree surgeons, frequent maintenance, and careful replanting. We have many mature trees, but severe weather, cavities and decay damage can mean we need to either reduce the size of trees or in some cases remove them for public health and safety reasons.
We have recently had a professional tree survey that identified several trees need work by our tree surgeons including ten larger trees. Some of these will be reduced in size or have deadwood removed but in the case of two Beech and two Scots Pine we need to fell the trees as a result of decay or damage. These include trees that overhang Kennel Lane and we have received permission from Surrey CC Highways to close the road between 6 and 10 September 2021 covering the working hours 0930 – 1600, so that the work can be completed safely. We apologise for any inconvenience this road closure may cause.
We now have regular work parties which together with the volunteers from Surrey Heath Tree Wardens are making excellent progress maintaining the woodland by clearing invasive species like laurel that are crowding out saplings of the native trees which we need to nurture. If you can help with this work, please contact Helen Hansen-Hjul.
During the last 3 years we have sadly lost a large number of mature trees in the woodland area. However, having a clearer canopy gives us an opportunity to regenerate the woods by bringing light that will allow young saplings to thrive. We are working on plans to regenerate the area by replacing the stock with native species like oak, beech, holly, blackthorn and hawthorn and we hope to plant larger saplings this autumn.
Mike Sheard
Celebration at the Hub
Our 2 businesses at the Hub, Fieldhouse Coffee and Rainbow Corner Preschool are hosting a 1 year celebration event at the Field of Remembrance on Friday 20th August from 3-5pm. Please come along and help them celebrate
Tree Warden Working Party - Tuesday 27th July - 10am-1pm
Join our woodland Coordinator and Surrey Heath Tree wardens to help tackle removal/control of invasive species (mainly Laurel). This event is in addition to our regular monthly meet on first Tuesday of the month (10.00-13.00)”. Please join the team at the Field of Remembrance.
Community Hub reopening for bookings from 17 May
We are delighted to let you know that we will now be taking bookings again for the Community Hub in line with the latest Covid advice.
Windlesham Field of Remembrance - Annual General Meeting
The 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held as a Zoom call at 1930 on Wednesday 28 April 2021.
The AGM is held by the charity Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to join the Zoom call. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
Please use the following link for access:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84608838018
Zoom Meeting ID: 846 0883 8018
As this is a public meeting no password is required. From the moment that you join and during the presentation of the Report and Accounts, attendees other than the Chairman and Treasurer will be muted.
Woodland maintenance update - 2 January 2021
We are now holding regularly work party sessions in our woodland area on the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00-13:00 hrs with much valued advice and support from the Surrey Heath Tree wardens.
As these sessions are held on behalf of a Registered Charity and the fact that we are all Volunteers, working outside, for the good of the Community, this means we are able to carry on under the current Tier Four COVID Regulations. If these change we will, of course, amend/cease activities accordingly.
A 5 metre rule is enforced, tools are disinfected and we ask there be no swopping of tools, volunteers equip themselves with suitable protective footwear and gloves.
This is an opportunity to help our environment and our Community, be in fresh air, surrounded by nature, getting valuable exercise.
our Working Party dates for January and early February will be;
Tuesday 5th January, Clearing Invasive Species and Tidy Up
Tuesday 2nd February, Clearing Invasive Species and Tidy Up
If you are interested in joining, please meet in the car park at the Field of Remembrance at 10am. If you would like further details, please contact Helen on 07947 871 292.
Take care and stay safe.
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Field of Remembrance celebrates as we win Green Flag Award Again
Record-breaking year as more than 2,000 green spaces across the country get international quality mark
On Wed 14th October, parks and green spaces across the country raised their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.
Among them was our very own Field of Remembrance which has retained its Green Flag Award.
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for their management across the United Kingdom and around the world.
The Field of Remembrance is one of more than 2,000 sites across the country to collect the award for 2020.
Commenting on the Field of Remembrance' success, Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “This year, more than ever, our parks and green spaces have been a lifeline and we know that millions of people have used them to relax, meet friends, exercise or simply escape for a short time.
“It is testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of parks staff and volunteers that, despite the challenges that went along with record numbers of visitors, the Field of Remembrance has achieved the highest international standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”
AGM
Our AGM was successfully held on 23 Sept - thanks to those that chose to join us
Notice of Windlesham Field of Remembrance AGM
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held as a Zoom call at 1900 on Wednesday 23 September 2020.
The AGM is held by the Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to join the Zoom call. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
To join the Zoom Meeting go to
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83131665008
Meeting ID: 831 3166 5008
As this is a public meeting no password is required. From the moment that you join and during the presentation of the Report and Accounts, attendees other than the Chairman and Treasurer will be muted.
24 March 2020: IMPORTANT COVID19 UPDATE FROM THE FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE:
Hub bookings: The wellbeing of our volunteers and the community is the most important thing to us. As a result, at this time we are not able to open the community hub for any bookings - we have been in touch with everyone that has a booking to advise them. As you would all expect, we are following the advice provided by Public Health England and the Government.
When the situation changes, we will then get back in touch with anyone who has a booking dated in the future to advise if we are able to progress. We will not be taking any new bookings until further notice.
Use of the Field: The field has had a lot of visitors in recent days. We urge you to take the most recent Government advice and so if you are using the field for your one period of exercise a day, please consider social distancing (keeping 2m apart) and not meeting in groups of more than 6.
Everybody clap your pans – it’s time for The Rascally Diner!
Cook up a stink as part of Rufus Skumskins O’Parsleys’ kitchen crew or bring a pot to bang and ward off evil cakes in this fun-filled, messy performance about food.
Chef Rufus Skumskins O’Parsley is famous for creating some of the world’s most disgusting dishes. You might know him from the award-winning children’s book The Rascally Cake, written by
Jeanne Willis and Korky Paul.
Join LAStheatre for a riotous and ridiculous outdoor family performance for everyone aged 5+. This is an outdoor event so please come prepared for all weather types. No seating is provided so please feel free to bring chairs or picnic blankets.
Refreshments are available to buy or you may bring your own food and drink. Run time for the show is approx. 60 mins with performances at noon and 2:30pm.
Tickets available here: www.camberleytheatre.co.uk/events/rascally-diner#
Windlesham Community Lunch to Celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee - 5 Junes 1200-1600
Please bring a picnic and join the celebrations with us at the Field of Remembrance - Free Live Music 1200-1600
Field of Remembrance Annual General Meeting - 31 March 2022 7:30pm
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held in the Lumley Room at the Windlesham Hub, Windlesham Field of Remembrance, Kennel Lane, GU20 6AA at 1930 on Thursday 31 March 2022.
The AGM is held by the charity’s Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to attend. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
You can let us know you are coming by clicking on this event link on our facebook page: fb.me/e/2cT68BIt3
Road Closure notification for planned tree work on Kennel Lane - 6 Sep 2021
Our wonderful Admiral’s Field woodland and the trees around our boundary require regular work by tree surgeons, frequent maintenance, and careful replanting. We have many mature trees, but severe weather, cavities and decay damage can mean we need to either reduce the size of trees or in some cases remove them for public health and safety reasons.
We have recently had a professional tree survey that identified several trees need work by our tree surgeons including ten larger trees. Some of these will be reduced in size or have deadwood removed but in the case of two Beech and two Scots Pine we need to fell the trees as a result of decay or damage. These include trees that overhang Kennel Lane and we have received permission from Surrey CC Highways to close the road between 6 and 10 September 2021 covering the working hours 0930 – 1600, so that the work can be completed safely. We apologise for any inconvenience this road closure may cause.
We now have regular work parties which together with the volunteers from Surrey Heath Tree Wardens are making excellent progress maintaining the woodland by clearing invasive species like laurel that are crowding out saplings of the native trees which we need to nurture. If you can help with this work, please contact Helen Hansen-Hjul.
During the last 3 years we have sadly lost a large number of mature trees in the woodland area. However, having a clearer canopy gives us an opportunity to regenerate the woods by bringing light that will allow young saplings to thrive. We are working on plans to regenerate the area by replacing the stock with native species like oak, beech, holly, blackthorn and hawthorn and we hope to plant larger saplings this autumn.
Mike Sheard
Celebration at the Hub
Our 2 businesses at the Hub, Fieldhouse Coffee and Rainbow Corner Preschool are hosting a 1 year celebration event at the Field of Remembrance on Friday 20th August from 3-5pm. Please come along and help them celebrate
Tree Warden Working Party - Tuesday 27th July - 10am-1pm
Join our woodland Coordinator and Surrey Heath Tree wardens to help tackle removal/control of invasive species (mainly Laurel). This event is in addition to our regular monthly meet on first Tuesday of the month (10.00-13.00)”. Please join the team at the Field of Remembrance.
Community Hub reopening for bookings from 17 May
We are delighted to let you know that we will now be taking bookings again for the Community Hub in line with the latest Covid advice.
Windlesham Field of Remembrance - Annual General Meeting
The 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held as a Zoom call at 1930 on Wednesday 28 April 2021.
The AGM is held by the charity Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to join the Zoom call. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
Please use the following link for access:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84608838018
Zoom Meeting ID: 846 0883 8018
As this is a public meeting no password is required. From the moment that you join and during the presentation of the Report and Accounts, attendees other than the Chairman and Treasurer will be muted.
Woodland maintenance update - 2 January 2021
We are now holding regularly work party sessions in our woodland area on the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00-13:00 hrs with much valued advice and support from the Surrey Heath Tree wardens.
As these sessions are held on behalf of a Registered Charity and the fact that we are all Volunteers, working outside, for the good of the Community, this means we are able to carry on under the current Tier Four COVID Regulations. If these change we will, of course, amend/cease activities accordingly.
A 5 metre rule is enforced, tools are disinfected and we ask there be no swopping of tools, volunteers equip themselves with suitable protective footwear and gloves.
This is an opportunity to help our environment and our Community, be in fresh air, surrounded by nature, getting valuable exercise.
our Working Party dates for January and early February will be;
Tuesday 5th January, Clearing Invasive Species and Tidy Up
Tuesday 2nd February, Clearing Invasive Species and Tidy Up
If you are interested in joining, please meet in the car park at the Field of Remembrance at 10am. If you would like further details, please contact Helen on 07947 871 292.
Take care and stay safe.
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Field of Remembrance celebrates as we win Green Flag Award Again
Record-breaking year as more than 2,000 green spaces across the country get international quality mark
On Wed 14th October, parks and green spaces across the country raised their Green Flag Award with pride in a year when millions of people have seen the value of having great quality green spaces on their doorstep.
Among them was our very own Field of Remembrance which has retained its Green Flag Award.
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for their management across the United Kingdom and around the world.
The Field of Remembrance is one of more than 2,000 sites across the country to collect the award for 2020.
Commenting on the Field of Remembrance' success, Keep Britain Tidy Chief Executive Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “This year, more than ever, our parks and green spaces have been a lifeline and we know that millions of people have used them to relax, meet friends, exercise or simply escape for a short time.
“It is testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of parks staff and volunteers that, despite the challenges that went along with record numbers of visitors, the Field of Remembrance has achieved the highest international standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”
AGM
Our AGM was successfully held on 23 Sept - thanks to those that chose to join us
Notice of Windlesham Field of Remembrance AGM
The 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Windlesham Field of Remembrance will be held as a Zoom call at 1900 on Wednesday 23 September 2020.
The AGM is held by the Trustees for Windlesham residents who are welcome to join the Zoom call. After the meeting, the accounts will be filed in compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
To join the Zoom Meeting go to
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83131665008
Meeting ID: 831 3166 5008
As this is a public meeting no password is required. From the moment that you join and during the presentation of the Report and Accounts, attendees other than the Chairman and Treasurer will be muted.
24 March 2020: IMPORTANT COVID19 UPDATE FROM THE FIELD OF REMEMBRANCE:
Hub bookings: The wellbeing of our volunteers and the community is the most important thing to us. As a result, at this time we are not able to open the community hub for any bookings - we have been in touch with everyone that has a booking to advise them. As you would all expect, we are following the advice provided by Public Health England and the Government.
When the situation changes, we will then get back in touch with anyone who has a booking dated in the future to advise if we are able to progress. We will not be taking any new bookings until further notice.
Use of the Field: The field has had a lot of visitors in recent days. We urge you to take the most recent Government advice and so if you are using the field for your one period of exercise a day, please consider social distancing (keeping 2m apart) and not meeting in groups of more than 6.
Windlesham Field of Remembrance registered charity no: 305138
