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13 October 2026 - All Creatures Great and Small
The All Creatures Great and Small service at Holy Trinity Church in Cookham is a special annual pet-blessing and remembrance service where members of the community can bring their pets of all shapes and sizes. It has been going since 2006. Residents brought their dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and even hamsters in little plastic balls along to the unusual service which was held in the church in Sutton Road, Cookham, on Sunday afternoon.
The aim of the event was to give thanks to pets in the same way in which the BBC's nVicar of Dibley's parishioners did during one of the episodes of the hit comedy.
With thanks to Lynda Mallett
9 October 2026 - Indian Fun at the Pinder Hall
Fundraising event on 26th September at Pinder Hall, Cookham. Thank you everyone for attending I hope everyone enjoyed the evening!!
22 September 2026 - The Cookham Dean Gravity Grand Prix
10 September 2026 - Fire on the Marlow Donkey
This afternoon smoke could be smelt around Cookham Rise and Cookham Dean. The Marlow Donkey had black smoke pouring out. Passengers clambered out of the train and the more able helped others to get out. All trains from Maidenhead to Marlow were cancelled until 8pm.
Passengers commented on the appalling service from GWR It seems some passengers took it upon themselves after waiting for information to break emergency exits and leave the train and walk back to Cookham.
6 September 2026 - The Cookham Regatta 2026
A beautiful day for the Cookham Regatta on Saturday 5 September 2026. With lots of side shows as well as the fun boat races.
5 September 2026 - Have you Visited the John Lewis Heritage Centre?
Walk down Odney Lane and come to the hump back bridge at the back of the Odney Club. On the left hand side is the John Lewis Heritage Centre. Open from 10am to 4pm first and third Saturdays of the month.
5 September 2026 - Lumos Coldplay Candlelight Concert
With thanks to Sarah Parfitt
22 August 2026 - Alpacas on Guard
1 August 2026 - What is Going on in the Pound?
1 August 2026 - What is Going on in the Pound?
Cadent are upgrading the gas pipes along The Pound and Terry’s Lane, Cookham from 27 July until 4 October 2026.
They have developed a project to upgrade approximately 1700 metres of ageing metal gas pipes from the junction of Maidenhead Road to the junction of School Lane, including Terry’s Lane.
Some of the gas network is over 80-100 years old and over the years there have been multiple repairs, resulting in extensive traffic management. This project will eliminate the need for recurrent repairs and also enhance the reliability of the gas network to ensure it keeps you safe, warm and connected.
To carry out our works safely and access the pipes, they are carrying out these works in a number of phases with different traffic management requirements, which include road closures and temporary traffic lights.
6 July 2026 - Happy Birthday Stanley
On Tuesday 30th June, to celebrate Sir Stanley Spencer's birthday, volunteers at the Stanley Spencer Gallery visited Sandham where Spencer painted his masterpiece at Sandham Memorial Chapel in Burghclere, Hampshire, These paintings are widely considered a 20th-century British masterpiece. Painted between 1927 and 1932, the 19 epic canvases depict the daily lives of soldiers and medical orderlies during World War I rather than scenes of combat. Pauline from Sandham said “it was lovely to welcome Cookham colleagues to Sandham and I’m pleased you had a good time. I know the Sandham team really enjoyed the afternoon.”
Everyone singing happy birthday to Stanley together was definitely a highlight!
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20 June 2026 - Cookham Village Scout Fair
It was a beautiful sunny day for the annual Cookham Scout Fair with lots of stalls and a general buzz.
11 June 2026 - Bucks Art Week with Cookham Dean Painters
The Cookham Dean Painters who are exhibiting their work at the Cricket Pavilion as part of Bucks Art Weeks. A friend and I were lucky enough to meet some of the artists at the private screening on Friday and their paintings were very really impressive. We left feeling inspired by their personal stories.
If you’d like to see the exhibition, it will finish on June 21st - for further information or to arrange an interview, please email Diane Large: dianeclarge@icloud.com
21 May 2026 - Dog Crawl in Cookham
(With thanks to Sarah Parfitt)
4xPaws Hosts Successful Inaugural Community Dog Crawl in Cookham
Around 40 people joined 4xPaws on Friday evening for Cookham’s first Dog Crawl - a relaxed, community-led event celebrating dogs, local businesses and the connection between young adults and “man’s best friend”.
The crawl brought together dog owners, families, local supporters and community figures including Madam Mayor, Councillor Siân Martin of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, alongside the former Mayor and other local guests.
As a one-off addition to help some of our wonderful older supporters enjoy the evening comfortably, the event also featured a rickshaw experience provided by Cycling Without Age Maidenhead, to whom 4xPaws extends huge thanks for their support and community spirit.
However, the real focus of the evening - and at the heart of the 4xPaws value proposition - was the joy of seeing dogs, owners and responsible young adults interacting so naturally together in a calm, enriching and community-focused environment.
4xPaws was created to provide attentive, enriching dog walking experiences while also creating meaningful opportunities for young adults to work with and care for dogs in a positive, structured and community-led setting.
Throughout the evening, dogs remained calm, relaxed and engaged, with owners and walkers giving thoughtful attention to space, pacing and comfort levels. The event featured treats, enrichment moments, a paw print station, branded goodies, photo opportunities with the now much photographed 4xPaws dog standee and plenty of happy interaction between humans and dogs alike.
Speaking at the launch, Madam Mayor, Councillor Siân Martin described 4xPaws as “a fantastic new business with a fresh vision, great energy, and a strong commitment to our community.”
She also praised the business as “a Gen Z-powered enterprise creating meaningful opportunities for young adults beginning their employment and career journeys.”
Founder Helen Steel said:
“What struck us most during the evening was the genuine joy of seeing young adults, dog owners and dogs interacting so naturally together. There was such a warm atmosphere throughout the crawl and it really reinforced what 4xPaws is all about - community, connection, enrichment and trusted care.
We’ve had some wonderful feedback since the event, including people stopping us in the street to ask about our value proposition and future plans for 4xPaws.”
The launch has already attracted coverage and support from Maidenhead Advertiser, Slough Observer, Bucks Free Press, Round & About Magazine, Marlow FM, That’s TV and the Cookham parish community, helping generate strong local interest ahead of the event.
Following the success of the inaugural crawl, 4xPaws is now excited to welcome its first customers (and their humans), while onboarding and training its first group of young adult walkers ahead of operational launch in June.
KThe business is also developing new community partnerships, exploring future events and continuing to expand its enrichment-focused approach following the overwhelmingly positive response to the Dog Crawl.
With new dogs, new walkers and new collaborations already on the horizon, it’s now four paws ahead for the next chapter of 4xPaws.
11 May 2026 - Cookham Goes Really Wild
(With thanks to Lynda Mallet)
The male hairdressers in Cookham Parade have adopted a couple of lions to guard the shop.
3 May 2026 - Cookham Festival Choral Evensong
(With thanks to Sarah Parfitt)
A beautiful choral evening at Holy Trinity Church for the Cookham Festival
24 April 2026 - Neaps Restaurant has a Makeover
Neaps Restaurant has had a full make-over which should appeal to the Cookham community.
