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First Indie Indoor Market comes to Bracknell PHOTOS BY PETAR STIPANOVIC
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he first ever Bracknell Indie Indoor Market (BIIM) took place earlier this month at Easthampstead Works. More than 40 fabulous stall holders converged across two floors in to sell their unique products. The aim is that each month a range of much-loved local makers and creators will come together alongside some new and upcoming independent businesses. Celebrating some of the best that Bracknell has to offer, organisers hope to bring back face-to-face shopping for that personal touch. Easthampstead Works is a creative hub that combines affordable space for businesses, with flexible and adaptable studio and event space as well as an artisan coffee bar.
Easter activities at Bracknell libraries It’s all aboard the racknell libraries have plenty of priced £2 per child. Booking required
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events to keep children busy during the holidays, why not try one of these? Bracknell library Bracknell library will be hosting an Easter-themed treasure hunt every day they are open during the school Easter holidays. Try to find the hidden pictures and enter your completed hunt for the chance to win a prize. If you need inspiration for some ‘crafty’ time at home, they have Easter craft kits for sale £1.50 per pack while stocks last. They will be hosting a creative writing session led by Igniting Writing aimed at young aged 11 to 18 on Saturday 13th April from 10.30am to 12.00pm. Alex Baker runs a creative writing group at Wokingham library and he will bring his enthusiasm and expertise to Bracknell for a fun, free, session for anyone who would like to write for pleasure whether they are an experienced or beginner writer. Crowthorne library A craft session will be running on Wednesday 3rd April 10.30am to 11.30am suitable for ages three to 10,
by visiting Crowthorne library or calling 01344 776431. Dogs Trust will be visiting the library on Thursday 11th April 10.30am to 11.30am for a free event. Toy dogs Jake the Jack Russell and Kareem the Cockapoo will be at the workshop to educate children aged four and upwards and encourage safe behaviour around dogs. Please note there will be no real dogs at the event. Booking essential as we are limited to 12 spaces. Sandhurst library A craft session will be running on Thursday 4th April 2.30pm to 3.30pm suitable for ages three to 10, priced £2 per child. Booking required by visiting Sandhurst library or calling 01252 870161. Dogs Trust will be visiting the library on Thursday 11th April 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Toy dogs Jake the Jack Russell and Kareem the Cockapoo will be at the workshop to educate children aged four and upwards and encourage safe behaviour around dogs. Please note there will be no real dogs at the event.
Bracknell Town Mayor proves the power of running
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racknell Town Mayor Simon Carter is fundraising for his chosen charity of the year, Power of Parenting. On April 21st, he will be running the Virtual London Marathon, doing two laps of the Bracknell Half Marathon route. Power of Parenting is a cause close to his heart as he used to be a foster parent. This charity works tirelessly to provide activities and education for young people who are looked after or in care, helping them reach their potential. He has already raised £792, more
than his original target of £500. As part of his training, he took part in the Wokingham Half Marathon and recently did a 40-minute tempo pace past the Crowthorne Road allotments. If you would like to sponsor him, visit https://www.justgiving.com/ page/mayor
Lexicon Express this Easter
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he Lexicon will be raising money for The Lexicon Charity Fund throughout the Easter holidays. From Thursday, March 28th until Sunday, April 14th (closed Easter Sunday), The Lexicon Express will be running mini tours of the town centre. For a donation of £1, passengers can board the train at the temporary station on The Avenue between 10am and 5pm (closed between 2pm and 2.30pm). The Lexicon will also be hosting a fun Easter Egg Hunt with 10 largerthan-life eggs to be found. Visitors that pop a correctly completed trail leaflet into The Lexicon post boxes could win one of six amazing prizes - one £250 gift card from The Lexicon and five £25 gift cards. Sue Boor, head of marketing at The Lexicon said: “Last year we raised £6,000 for The Lexicon Charity Fund during the Easter holidays. This year we want to raise £8,000. To help things along, we will be donating £1 to the fund for every correctly completed trail fund.” The Lexicon has also teamed-up with Bracknell Foodbank to launch its Easter egg appeal. Shoppers can pop a boxed Easter Egg into The Lexicon Giving Box located inside Princess Square and the Foodbank will distribute the chocolate treats in time for Easter. The appeal ends on Sunday, March 17th. Cllr Paul Bidwell, executive member of economic development and regeneration said: “I can’t wait to see the popular train return! The Lexicon Charity Fund does great work in giving grants to local charities and groups who work hard to support residents. I
urge local groups to apply in June. I’m also delighted that The Lexicon is working with The Bracknell food bank, so vital for many residents.” The Lexicon Charity Fund, launched in 2018, supports charities and community groups throughout the borough. To date the fund has supported nine different groups - Pilgram Heart Trust, Berkshire Search & Rescue, Meadow Vale Primary School, Winkfield St Marys CoE Primary School, Stepping Stones, ABC to Read, Age Concern, Chance to Dance, Berks County FC with donations totalling £32,500. The Lexicon Charity Fund will once again open for new applications in June 2024 with the aim of making seven substantial grants in September. More information can be found on https://www.thelexiconbracknell. com/news/the-lexicon-easter-charity-drive.
