Windsor Information

Legoland Hotel given go ahead

Paul — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:29:43 +0000

The 18 month project will commence soon and by 2012 will provide 150 bed rooms in the hotel. As much as Windsor can use the extra bed spaces in summer I think this will lead to further reductions in the smaller B&B’s and hotels in the centre of Windsor, especially during the winter months.
I have spoken to one B&B owner who has suggested that her business will start to become season, as she gives up trying to compete during the winter with the likes of the Legoland hotel and the Travelodge.

Windsor Brewery close to first brew

Paul — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:24:55 +0000

the initial brew is almost ready! I will do my best to sample it and report back…all in the name of duty, it is a cross I have to bear!
Go have a look at the web site
www.webrew.co.uk

British Leisure Show 2010

Paul — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:24:37 +0000

It was with great pleasure that I attended the event over the weekend of 19 to 21 March this year.
There was so much to see and do at the show, plenty for anyone with serious money and even those of us with just a passing interest in some of the many various things occurring such as the motor homes or bungee jumping!
I can not wait for next year and I’ll be making sure I get there a little earlier this time so I get a full day at the show!

Windsors New Brewery

Paul — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:25:07 +0000

After 79 years we are eagerly awaiting the opening of the new brewery in Windsor.
They are aiming to open in April…
I shall do my best to give a full review of the product!

Sir Sydney Camm memorial to the Hawker Hurricane

Paul — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:29:16 +0000

What a great prospect! A full size Hawker Hurricane model in Alexandra Gardens as a memorial to Sir Sydney Camm.

This project is currently looking for sponsorship from local businesses and individuals, so if anyone feels particularly rich, get in touch and help this brilliant project.

http://sirsydneycamm.org/hurricane1.aspx

Christmas is coming….

Paul — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:05:47 +0000

With Christmas in Windsor fast approaching, the anual Reindeer parade and Xmas lights switch on is getting organised.

After seeing this one year it is a great event for the kids to see Father Christmas with his sleigh being pulled by real reindeer down the street. The route is absolutely mobbed by people so get your place early. Saturday 5th December is the date for the parade at 2pm in Peascod Street.

Making more of Windsor Pedestrian Friendly

Paul — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:02:31 +0000

There are plans afoot to make the lower end Of Peascod Street pedestrian only. By moving a bus stop the local council intend to make the final section of this street at long last friendly to the public.

This move has in general been welcome and wanted by the local shops for many years but has been opposed by certain groups. The problem as I have seen it is that as someone walks down the hill they stop where the road begins thinking that is the end of the shopping area. By continuing the scheme this should increase the footfall to the lower end of the road and help the local businesses.

Is this the end of Heston Blumenthal Fat Duck, Bray?

Paul — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:43:11 +0000

With over 400 cases of sickness now reported, I can feel only immensely sad at the continued closure of this excellent restaurant. I think that any person who attains these levels as Heston Blumenthal has in bringing such a wonderful dining experience to us, he deserves the support of the public.

This unfortunate episode could well spell the end of the Fat Duck as a going concern. I personally hope that Heston can come back from this, but with his reputation potentially in tatters it will be hard. As a fellow self employed person I realise how hard it is to get by in this country, especially in the current economic climate.

I wish all the people who have been made ill a speedy recovery and I wish Heston all the best in getting his business back running again in the future.

Town centre retail changes

Paul — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:28:51 +0000

With the current economic climate it is sad but Windsor has recently lost one of the major town centre retailers – Woolworths has closed and we can only hope that this is one of the last, although I sadly doubt it.

The Harte and Garter Hotel

Paul — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:24:31 +0000

Recently reported in the local press that this hotel was up for sale as the holding company was going into administration, but now it has apparently been sold and will not be closed and more importantly the staff have safe jobs.