Wokingham Borough Connect
 Come and play badminton at Carnival Hub
Are you interested in playing badminton? Come along to the Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub to have fun, keep fit and meet other people living in the borough.
Badminton is an easy sport to learn and can be a very social game. The speed of the shuttlecock also makes this one of the quickest of the racket sports. It can be played at any pace, making it enjoyable for people of all ages.
The badminton classes include:
- Forever Active badminton for people aged over 50 years old. The sessions run on Fridays from 10.30am to 12pm. Cost £3.75 a session
- Badminton for people of all ages. The sessions run hourly on Monday to Thursday from 6am to 9pm, Friday from 12pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 7pm. Cost £14.50 a session
- No Strings Badminton for people of all ages. The sessions run on Tuesdays at 12pm to 1pm and 7pm to 8pm. These sessions are 'pay and play', simply turn up and pay for a session, there is no need to commit to a membership. Cost £3.50 a session
To view the timetable and to sign up, visit the Wokingham Leisure Centre website.
 New SHINE back-to-back Pilates class
SHINE, the over 55s activities programme, are pleased to announce that a new back-to-back Pilates class has been added to the timetable. The new back-to-back class takes place each Friday from 8.30am to 9.30am and 9.30am to 10.30am at the Ashridge Room in Cantley Park. There is also a single Pilates class now taking place on Wednesdays at 11.30am to 12.30pm at St Crispin's Leisure Centre in Wokingham.
There are lots of SHINE activities to help you keep fit whilst making new friends, including:
- Aquafit
- Zumba
- Circuits
- Latin fitness
- Aerobics
- Tai Chi
- Seated exercise
- Outdoor cycling and more
If you are aged 55 and over and interested in taking part in SHINE, you can download the activities timetable and book a class by visiting our SHINE webpage.
The classes take place in different venues including Bulmershe Leisure Centre in Woodley, Cantley Park in Wokingham, Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley, St Crispin’s Leisure Centre in Wokingham, Finchampstead Baptist Church and more.
Membership options include 'pay as you go' at £5.20 per class, or you can buy a pack of 10 classes for £43 (saving of £9).
For more information, email shine@wokingham.gov.uk or call (0118) 974 3728.
 Carnival Hub named as Finalist for award
We are delighted that our flagship Carnival Hub, has been named as a finalist for the Thames Valley Property Awards.
The multi-million-pound hub, which is home to a leisure centre and library, opened its doors in July. It is in the running to win Development of the Year at the awards, which take place on Wednesday 16 November.
The development was part of the regeneration of Wokingham town centre and saw the demolition and replacement of the former leisure centre, which was no longer fit for purpose or in line with the council’s environmental aims.
We have been nominated for the award by Roberts Limbrick, the sport, leisure and community architects who also worked with contractor Pelikaan Construction Ltd and project managers Faithful and Gould, while HLM were the master planning and landscape architects.
 Get your sweat on at BXGFit
Are you looking to try something new and give your fitness a serious boost?
Then why not fight your way fit with our boxercise and cardio crusher classes and tone up those muscles in Power Hour and Muscle Factory.
Looking to learn to fight? Try our intermediate boxing or Muay Thai classes to work on your skills.
Junior Classes
Looking for an afterschool activity to keep your kids fit and boost their confidence? Our boxing and kickboxing classes are the perfect way to release pent up energy and have a blast!
Want to become a pro in no time?
Give yourself a head start with our one-to-one fitness sessions. We coach boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, weights, cardio and general fitness. You will work with our expert trainers who will help you to reach your goals. Sessions start from £32.
To redeem your first adult or junior boxing class free, download the free BXGFIT app available on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and look for the ‘membership’ option.
 Book your vaccinations this winter
Protection provided by Covid-19 vaccines decreases over time and flu viruses can change every year. These can both spread more easily during the winter when mixing indoors. Vaccines are the best protection we have against these viruses that can cause serious illness.
Flu can be serious for your child and they can also spread it to vulnerable family and friends. Children aged two or three before September are eligible for a free flu nasal spray vaccine this year. You can book an appointment with your GP surgery.
In addition, all primary school children will be offered a free flu nasal spray vaccine this year. Look out for your child’s consent form in their book bags, sign it and return it straight away.
If you are pregnant, flu and Covid-19 can cause serious harm to you and your baby. Vaccinations are free and offer the best protection against these viruses. Book your appointments now with your GP surgery or pharmacist, or ask your maternity services.
Some long-term health conditions can put you at increased risk of hospitalisation from respiratory illnesses. If you have certain health conditions, you could be eligible for a free flu vaccine and a Covid-19 booster jab. These are both guaranteed if you are aged 65 and over.
 Sign up to an in-person mental health event
Mind in Berkshire (Oxfordshire Mind) is running a free meeting for voluntary community sector (VCS) organisations or groups which is aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing for Wokingham Borough residents.
The next Wokingham Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Alliance takes place in-person at Waterford House Charity and Community Hub in Wokingham on Thursday 17 November from 2.30pm to 4pm. The event is free to attend, however spaces are limited and booking up fast.
The aim of the Alliance is to improve the experience of people living in Wokingham Borough accessing mental health and wellbeing support through responding collaboratively to identified needs in the community.
To sign up, visit the Eventbrite booking website. Please note that one person per VCS group should attend.
 Health bus launched to vaccinate school children
A mobile health clinic is coming to Wokingham on Wednesday 30 November.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched the Health Bus to provide immunisation services to school-aged children.
The bus will be outside Norreys Church in Wokingham from 10am to 2pm and the team will be on hand with information on immunisations, particularly flu vaccines. They can help you complete consent forms and there is a translation service available.
They will also be able to offer children and young people of primary school age a flu vaccine on board, as well as other vaccines for those up to the age of 18.
The bus features state-of-the-art facilities and a ramp to allow easier access for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues. There will be a private curtained area, which can be converted to a sensory area to provide a calm space for anyone who is anxious.
 Recovery College - dates for November
The Wokingham Recovery College gives people with mental health problems the chance to access education, workshops and training programmes designed to help them on their road to recovery. The college helps people become experts in their own self-care and enable family, friends and staff to better understand mental health.
Upcoming classes for November:
- Friends and family support group – 2 November, 1.30pm to 3pm
- Finding happiness and resilience* - 3,10 and 17 November, 10am to 11.15am
- Hearing voices group – 10 and 24* November, 11am to 12 noon
- Recovering together – 14 and 28* November, 11am to 12.30pm
- Managing low mood – 15 and 22 November, 10am to 11.30am
- Be more assertive – 16 November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
- Paper crafts – 29 November, 10am to 12 noon
The Wokingham Recovery College accepts registrations from anyone aged 18 and over living in Wokingham Borough.
To enrol in the Recovery College, complete an online registration form available on our website and email it to recoverycollege@wokingham.gov.uk. If you need help filling out the form, call (0118) 989 0707 and the Recovery College team will support you.
*Online classes.
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