Re-imagining Slough column-looking for David Brent
A journalist came to Slough last week looking for David Brent. To be fair, that was not quite how he put it. He was writing
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The great Slough bake off… Did we have a heatwave headstart
If you have spent this week in Slough, you probably have three things in common with everyone else. You have complained about the heat. You
Who’d have thought a postcard could ignite so much passion?
Who would have thought that a simple postcard could ignite so much passion? Last week, Sir Phil Redmond, the creator Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks,
How art has the power to unite the town’s faith communities
Art has the power to bring people together. It can give people a voice, through discussion and interpretation. It can focus our thoughts and help
Frankie Goes to Bollywood to show Slough’s Got Talent
Last week, I went to see the show Frankie Goes to Bollywood at the Theatre RoyalWindsor. And what a night it was.The show exploded with
Borough employers can help change a generation’s future
Gen Z is lazy, lacks confidence, avoids phone calls, and cannot handle face-to-face communication.Every time I scroll through Instagram, I come across another meme reinforcing
Diverse faith groups unite to strengthen community life
In many towns, religion can feel like a dividing line. In Slough, it often feels like a bridge.Slough is home to dozens of places of
Art space invites quiet reflection and creativity
A Manji is a woven bed. Simple. Low to the ground. Found in villages across India, it is where elders sit, talk, debate, and pass
Elephant art trail expected to transform streets this summer
A herd of elephants is coming to Slough.Not real ones, of course. Something far more interesting.Thames Hospice is running an exciting project, Trunks Across the
Culture bid is hotting up
The starting gun has been fired for the UK Town of Culture competition, and it is a crowded field. With over 100 towns entering the