Wokingham Borough Connect
 Go for a Glow Walk at Dinton Pastures
Do you fancy an autumn walk around a lake under starlight?
First Days, a children’s charity, is organising a Glow Walk at Dinton Pastures Country Park on Saturday 26 November to raise funds for its work on child poverty.
From 5pm, you can walk around Black Swan Lake under the stars and take in the illuminated woodland and various light features. The last start time is 8pm.
Hot chocolate, hot dogs and mulled wine will be on sale, so you can bring something warm with you while immersing yourself in the lights.
To add in more fun, you are encouraged to put on your own accessories to make yourself glow in the dark! You may also buy some glow sticks on-site, if you wish.
To make the event accessible to as many people as possible, First Days is offering tickets at four different prices starting at £5 per adult. You can contribute based on your own circumstances and how much you can afford.
To find out more and book a ticket, visit the First Days website.
 Pass the test to make sure your blanket is safe
Make sure your electric blanket is safe to use this winter and get it tested at Wokingham Fire Station on Wednesday 2 November.
Free checks are being carried out by the fire service and Trading Standards from 9am to 3.30pm and each slot is 30 minutes long. There are a limited number of slots available and you must book before attending.
Some of the reasons why electric blankets fail a test:
- More than ten years old and have no safety features built into the controller
- A leakage of voltage to the surface of the blanket
- Elements able to move around inside the blanket with the potential to rub together and cause a short circuit
- Elements not secured within the blanket and exposed to the surface
- Power lead fasteners broken and unable to be secured
- Surface of the blanket is worn, exposing the elements
If you are unable to get your electric blanket tested on this date, check for wear and tear and frayed wires before using it this winter. If it is more than ten years old, it is recommended that you replace the blanket.
 Book a course from Wokingham Recovery College
Wokingham Recovery College has lots of courses coming up which can help you with your mental health.
The college offers free mental health and wellbeing courses, workshops and support groups. It is a safe space where you can be yourself, free from judgement.
To join any of the courses, email by clicking the blue book now button below. Please state which course you would like to join in your email.
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Finding happiness in everyday life: Online, Thursday 3, 10 and 17 November, 10am to 11.15am
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Managing low mood: In person, Tuesday 15 and 22 November, 10am to 11.30am
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Be more assertive: In person, Wednesday 16 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
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Paper crafts: In person, Tuesday 29 November, 10am to 12noon
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Recovering Together: In person, running on the second Monday of every month, 11am to 12.30pm. Online, running on the fourth Monday of every month, 11am to 12.30pm
 Happy Halloween at California Country Park
On Saturday (29 October), Jackson’s Café at California Country Park will open its crypt doors to a spooky, family-friendly Halloween party.
From 7pm until it closes at 11pm, you can enjoy a sumptuous buffet and spooky cocktails, alongside great music from DJs in the café.
It will also run a best dressed competition on the day. So, be sure to put on your fancy dress if you want to win a prize.
Tickets cost £10 per adult and £5 per child aged 16 and under. Grab your tickets by calling the Jackson’s Café at (0118) 973 0776 or emailing info@jacksonscalifornialake.com.
 Bulb planting at Elms Field
Roll up your sleeves and take part in a community planting event in Wokingham on Saturday (29 October).
There is going to be a bulb planting on Elms Field from 11am to 2pm. The event is being run in partnership with Wokingham Town Council and David Wilson Homes.
Bring your tools and get a gift bag (20 available). You can email: joyce.stoner@wokingham.gov.uk to find out more.
 Dementia friendly tea dances
Do you live with or know someone living with dementia?
Every first Monday of the month, our Sport and Leisure Team run a dementia friendly tea dance in the Ashridge Room at Cantley Park Café in Wokingham. The next tea dance is on Monday 7 November, from 12.30pm to 2pm.
The dances are available to all borough residents living with dementia and it’s a great opportunity to make new friends, sing along, dance and have fun, all while enjoying tea, coffee and a slice of cake.
For more information and to book a place, email preventionteam@wokingham.gov.uk or call (0118) 974 3728.
 Book a free bike check with Dr Bike
Dr Bike will be at Finchwood Park Sales Office in Finchampstead, carrying out free bike checks tomorrow (27 October).
Book a slot from 9am to 11am and visit him in the car park, off Sheerlands Road, to make sure your bike is roadworthy. Dr Bike will be able to diagnose any issues and - if he can - he will fix them for free.
If there are any parts needed, or it is beyond the scope of the session, he will let you know and give you some advice and options to get your bike ready to ride.
You must book a slot to drop off your bike.
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