 Welcoming child refugees from Ukraine
Its blown us away that almost 300 people have contributed more than £18,000 to help child refugees coming to the borough from war-torn Ukraine.
We know many people want to help but can’t host, so the Chance to Thrive fund is here to help you contribute if you can.
We’re nearing 150 child refugees due to arrive into the area. The funding will help these children with:
- Equipment for education (including digital technology)
- Membership of sports clubs (such as football, basketball, netball etc)
- Membership of social organisations (such as Scouts or Guides)
- Membership of cultural groups (such as drama groups, theatre schools or dance classes)
- Equipment or kit necessary to participate in sporting, social or cultural activities
We need to reach our £25,000 target within the next few weeks so funding can be released. Donate using the button below.
 Free parking during bank holiday weekend
Free parking will be available at some of our car parks in the borough on some days over the Jubilee bank holiday week.
This is to help residents attend local celebratory events and visit the borough’s shops and amenities.
These changes apply on Thursday 2 June, Friday 3 June and Sunday 5 June. Normal charges will apply on Saturday 4 June.
This applies in the following car parks only: Carnival Pool multi-storey car park, Denmark Street, Cockpit Path, Easthampstead Road East and West, Rose Street, Civic Offices Shute End (all Wokingham), Crockhamwell Road, Lytham Road East and West, Headley Road (all Woodley), Polehampton Road (Twyford) and School Lane (Wargrave).
And in case you missed it our What’s on newsletter on Wednesday covered a huge array of events across the borough to mark the jubilee over the next week or so.
 Still spaces for half-term fun for kids
There’s still a few spaces left at our Power Up Kids Activity Camps for half-term next week.
These take place at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Earley, from Monday (30 May) to Wednesday (1 June), open to children in the borough aged five to 12.
Children can take part in a wide range of sports from £25 a day, including football, basketball, tennis, cricket, hockey and trampolining. There will also be soft play, martial arts, athletics, dance, pool fun and children’s yoga.
 Free domestic abuse training
One in four women and one in six men experiencing domestic abuse at some point in their life.
We are working with other local councils to deliver the Cut It Out campaign, a series of free online training for professionals working in the hair and beauty industry across our area.
The Cut It Out campaign recognises that a hairdresser, barber or beauty therapist is in a position of privilege with their client, not only working physically close to them but also very often, they are someone trusted to talk to or confide in.
The one hour event takes place on Tuesday 14 June at 6pm and provides training on what domestic abuse is, how to recognise the signs of it, what to do if a client says they are being abused and services you can signpost your clients to if they are experiencing it,
After the training you will receive resources for you to use and a certificate of participation. To book your free place, visit the Eventbrite booking website.
If you are unable to attend June's session, there are upcoming events on Monday 19 September and Thursday 24 November at 6pm. To book your free place, visit the Eventbrite booking website.
 Looking after your dog this summer
There are lots of ways to stop our dogs disturbing others as we make the most of our gardens this summer.
If your dog barking is a new behaviour, it is advised that you visit the vet just in case there is an underlying issue to resolve. Make sure your dog is not barking out of boredom by providing physical and mental stimulation and do not to leave it unattended in your garden, be aware that dog theft is on the rise.
Interactive toys can provide enrichment, you can also simply scatter some treats for them to sniff. If you are struggling with your dog’s behaviour, seek advice from a dog trainer from a reputable source, such as The Animal Behaviour & Training Council. If you are out walking your dog:
- Don’t allow your dog to jump at people or approach other dogs on leads
- Make sure it is microchipped, wears a tag and the details are correct
- Always pick up after your dog and dispose of the mess responsibly
- Remember that not everyone is comfortable around dogs
- Don’t walk more dogs than you can keep under proper control
- If you let it off the lead, make sure your dog has very good recall
We have more advice on our website about how to look after your dog this summer.
What you might have missed
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