Wokingham Borough Connect
 Author talk and book signing at Wokingham Library
Local bestselling author Anita Frank will be visiting Wokingham Library on Saturday 25 February to talk about her career as a novelist and read from her books. This is a free event and will run from 2pm to 3pm.
Frank writes historical fiction and her highly-praised work includes The Lost Ones and The Return. Her third novel, The Good Liars, is due out later this year.
The session includes a book signing, with her titles available to buy. Places must be booked in advance. To book, visit our library event website, or call (0118) 9781368.
 Free sport and games for young people
Sport in Mind, an award-winning mental health charity, is running a series of free sport and games sessions to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people living in the borough.
The sessions are designed to be fun and interactive, helping to build confidence and self-esteem, whilst providing a great opportunity to meet new people.
The sessions are available for 10 to 14-year-olds and take place on Thursdays during term-time from 4pm to 5pm at the Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub.
For more information and to sign up, email youth@sportinmind.org or call (0118) 947 9762.
 Tabletop Takeover brings gaming to town hall
Do you enjoy tabletop gaming? A Tabletop Takeover is coming to Wokingham Town Hall on Sunday (19 February) from 9.30am to 5pm.
The day will be split into two session, with the morning session ending at 12.30pm and the afternoon session starting at 2pm.
It doesn't matter if you are already a fan of tabletop gaming, or if you are just curious, as there will be something for all. The day will feature a selection of demonstrator-led games that will appeal to adults and children.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. A standard single ticket is £4, while a group ticket for four people is £12.
 Children will have their say at youth politics event
Wokingham Youth MP Holly Mackinnon is on a mission to ensure younger residents have their say on decisions made about their community.
After being inspired last year by the Youth Parliament’s annual debate in the House of Commons, we will be hosting our first Youth Politics event on Thursday 23 February, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, in the Council Chambers at our Civic Offices in Wokingham.
This event will be a chance for secondary school pupils to come along and learn about politics from councillors representing different parties in the borough. They will debate issues, chosen by Wokingham Youth Council, discuss their parties’ values and answer questions.
For further information about the event and to book tickets visit our Youth Politics Event page.
 Join the Recovery College this month
The Wokingham Recovery College gives people the chance to access education, workshops and training programmes designed to help their wellbeing and mental health. 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 February:
- Hearing voices group – 23* February, 11am to 12.30pm
- Recovering together – 20* and 27 February, 11am to 12.30pm
- Preparing for employment – 16 February, 10am to 11.30am
- Being kind to ourselves – 17 February, 10am to 11.30am
- Yoga for wellbeing – 21 and 28 February, 10am to 11am
- Finding happiness and resilience in everyday life* - 21 and 28 February, 7pm to 8.15pm
- Managing anxiety* – 23 February, 12.30pm to 2pm
- Being kind to ourselves – 24 February, 10am to 11.30am
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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