News: November 2022

Have yourself a sustainable Christmas

As the festive season approaches, residents are encouraged to make small changes to reduce their carbon footprint and make their Christmas more sustainable.
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Christmas has arrived at The Lexicon

On Friday 25 November, hundreds of people joined Cllr Ankur Shiv Bhandari, Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, to mark the start of Christmas with the town centre’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
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Crowds around a lit Christmas tree at The Lexicon at night.

Help improve our social media channels

Residents are being invited to have their say on how effective Bracknell Forest Council’s social media channels are in delivering news they want to receive.
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The Christmas Market is back in town!

The Lexicon Christmas Market, was officially opened this morning by Cllr Ankur Bhandari, Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, and will now be open every day until Christmas Eve.
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Four people holding a red ribbon and festive cups in front of a truck that is dressed with Christmas decorations.

Get involved with the My Community map

Becoming a part of your local community has never been easier with the online my community map, run by Bracknell Forest Council public health team.
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Follow the 5 ways to winter wellness

To help residents keep healthy this winter, the Bracknell Forest Council public health team have launched the 5 Ways to Winter Wellness campaign.
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Family walking through forest

Remembrance Sunday in Bracknell Forest

Sunday, 13 November marks Remembrance Sunday across the United Kingdom. There are a number of local events available, should residents wish to attend.
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Poppy wreath

Supporting men's health this November

November is men’s health awareness month, and the council is encouraging everyone to recognise and raise awareness of health issues that commonly affect men.
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Gorup of men