Queen Victoria was the first patron of the Royal National Institute for the Blind and to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 1993, a ‘big breakfast’ was held at Windsor’s famous waxworks exhibition, ‘Royalty and Empire’ in Windsor.

Some 25 schoolchildren entered into the Victorian spirit by dressing up in period costumes and serving breakfast to commuters who were waiting to board the next train to Slough.

Local MPs and mayors donned special glasses to simulate being visually impaired and toured the waxworks. Exhibition spokesman, Graham Jones, told the Observer: ”The aim of the event was to raise the profile of the RNIB and the superb work the society does.”

Christian youths had a ‘jelly’ good time in Langley 25 years ago to raise charity money for the Shaftesbury Society at Langley Free Church.

The 35 youngsters ‘pulled an all-nighter’ from 8pm to 8am while playing many party games-such as jelly-eating races. Organiser Jane Miles admitted: “Most of us were able to stay awake all night.”

The magic of the silver screen was brought to the Queensmere Shopping Centre when Charlie Chaplin impersonator Ali Cadabra entertained shoppers and staff.

Wearing the movie legend’s trademark bowler hat and carrying his cane Ali performed his Tribute to Charlie one-man show.

Slough Urban Wildlife Group was targeting Britwell’s Bluebell Wood for a range of conservation work in 1993 and a dozen volunteers were initially clearing rubbish and putting up information signs.

The group had for many years helped protect the ancient woodland (also known as Cocksherd Wood) that is home to many key plant species such as hazel, hawthorn, honeysuckle,wild cherry, and (of course) bluebells. Members,Tessa Wilding and Peggy Rumble, prepared for the work party weekends by planting bluebells and making a survey of litter hotspots throughout the woods.

Southern Electric shed some light on its £6 million contract to enhance Berkshire County Council’s on-street lights and illuminated signs.

Director Bob Hall told the Observer:”We are delighted to have not only retained but increased the value of our public lighting contract-our proven ability was decisive in the final negotiations of a very competitive tender.”