We are Twyford Together

Twyford Together is a group of volunteers who love our village, Twyford Berkshire. We just want to make it even better! We put on events, such as the Fun Run (pictured) or bring business and community together.

The range of people who volunteer is diverse. Some have lived in the village their entire lives. Others are relative newcomers. Some run local businesses, while others commute into London. What we have in common is a willingness to give up our time occasionally to manage or organise village events or help people who need it.

Would you like to make a difference? We always welcome new volunteers (mums, dads, DofE students, retired persons, working persons … everyone!) to bring fresh ideas and help with our community events, projects and fundraising activities. Check out some of the things we’ve achieved together over the years with your help.

Who are our volunteers?

Our History

2001

Twyford Village Centre Management Initiative (TVCMI) is formed. Howard Philips (of the Doll’s House) is Chairman.

First Christmas Fayre staged

2008

TVCMI becomes Twyford Village Partnership (TVP) – Community Action Group

Josephine Blythe becomes Chairperson

Twyford Skateboard and Ball Park opens – a multi-agency project driven by TDYC and coordinated by TVP.

2009

Lady Elizabeth Godsal becomes patron (stepped down in 2018)

Patrick Heather becomes Chairman

2010

First meeting of TVP Business Forum for local traders and firms

TVP publishes Parish Plan for Twyford “Twyford 2020”

5000 copies of ‘Get Twyford Walking’ map produced

2011

First Twyford Together Business & Community Awards are staged

TVP is awarded £15,000 of SEEDA funding match-funded at local level.

10 small lit Christmas trees brighten up shop frontages and main Christmas tree returns to Bell Corner

2012

Age Concern Conservatory is built by business forum

Three free walk leaflets for easy strolls in the local area are produced

Bell Corner given a facelift. A new village sign is erected to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

2013

2nd edition of Get Twyford Walking Map printed following successful application to Cooperative Membership Community Fund

Garage Sale Safari takes place

First Be a Santa to a Senior at Sheeplands.

First Living Advent Calendar

2014

After losing its funding from WBC, the Twyford Xmas Fayre’s future is secured following sponsorship from Business Forum member, Bridge House

The first biannual TwyFest takes place at The Duke after local business contribute funding and sponsorship in partnership with Twyford Together.

Twyford launches bid to become a Dementia Friendly Village

2015

Dan Taylor becomes chairman

First Wildlife Safari a sell out

First Hanging Baskets funded by local businesses and TT patron Lady Elizabeth Godsal

Twyford a runner up in Great British High Street Comp

2016

First Gareth Jones Twyford Photographic Competition

We introduced our new name, Twyford Together, and a new logo

Twyford Together is awarded a silver gilt medal in first Thames and Chilterns in Bloom contest

Fruit Trees for schools are planted at The Colleton and The Piggott

2017

New flower bed built in Tesco Alley, part funded by Tesco Bags of Help

2018

Network of nine Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) is established

First Thames and Chilterns in Bloom painting by children from The Colleton School is installed in Tesco alleyway

First Twyford Together Kids’ Triathlon held in association with Barnes Fitness

Twinning Association Garden in former Polehampton Boys’ School grounds established.

Rob Yeadon becomes Chairman

First Twyford Together Community Awards

2019

First Twyford Together Easter Egg Hunt

New wildflower meadows in King George’s Field established

Refill Together initiative launched with the installation of outdoor water fountain outside TDYC

Umbrella installation in alleyway

Bee Friendly Together bags produced with help of schools and Sheeplands for Donkey Derby. EcoTombola

Twyford Rethinks Its Plastic (TRIP) is set up

Terracycle Together initiative launched in association with HaaHoos, Binghams, TDYC

Twyford wins gold in Thames and Chilterns in Bloom Competition