Slough

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Borough of Slough, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Borough of Slough? We'd love to hea…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Borough of Slough? Share your tips in the comments!

The borough was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 from the Municipal Borough of Slough and parts of the parishes of Burnham and Wexham of which were formerly in Eton Rural District in Buckingham…

The Borough of Slough is a unitary authority with borough status in the ceremonial county of Berkshire, Southern England. It is governed by Slough Borough Council. The borough is centred around the town of Slough and in…

Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Robert Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 5 "Happiness" Musopen · Public Domain

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101, Movement III: Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll (Adagio, ma non troppo, con affetto). Musopen · Public Domain

Oboe Concerto in D minor, Op. 9, no.2 - I. Allegro ma non presto Musopen · Public Domain

Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55 no. 1 Musopen · Public Domain

"God So Loved the World" from Stainer's oratorio The Crucifixion Musopen · Public Domain

"Bridal Chorus" (Treulich geführt) from the 1850 opera Lohengrin by German composer Richard Wagner Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain