Wokingham Borough Connect
Join the free Les Mills event at Carnival Hub
On Tuesday 18 April, Wokingham Leisure Centre @ Carnival Hub will be re-launching its Les Mills event in the sports hall. The classes are free for members and non-members to attend.
There are 100 spaces available for each class, which feature immersive lighting and music. Experienced instructors will be on stage teaching body step, body combat, body attack, core and more. For a preview, you can watch this video from the Wokingham Leisure Centre's Facebook page.
To book your space, visit the leisure centre's website and view the 'classes' timetable. Alternatively, you can download the free Places Locker app, available on the Google Play and App Store.
Routes for all ages and abilities at Wokingham Walk
Wokingham Lions is hosting the Wokingham Walk, a charity walk with routes of five,10 and 15 miles including an accessible five mile route.
The event starts and finishes at Elms Field in Wokingham and takes place on Sunday 23 April. There is a rolling start time from 9am to 10.30am and the finish line is manned until 5pm.
Registration for the walk is now open. The walk costs are:
- 18 and over: £15
- 12 to 17: £5
- Under 12: Free
For more information, including viewing the walking routes, visit the Wokingham Walk website.
Charity Easter hunt still running in aid of First Days
There's still time to take part in a hide and seek activity at Woodford Park in Woodley, which is raising money for charity.
The Easter hunt in aid of First Days Children's Charity, based in Wokingham, is running until Sunday 16 April.
Simply pick up an activity sheet for a suggested donation of £2 from The Oakwood Centre or Woodford Park Leisure Centre and find the hidden animals around the park to discover the secret Easter-themed word and get rewarded with a sweet treat.
All profits from the event will help First Days Children’s Charity continue its work supporting children and families living in poverty within Berkshire. The charity provides everyday essentials to families who need them.
Samba like Shirley Ballas at Strictly shimmy
Missing Strictly and fancy having a shimmy? Then join us at Lower Earley Library from 10am to 11.30am on Friday 21 April for a charity fundraiser in aid of the local Scouts Association.
You will learn a fun dance routine, with lots of different Latin rhythms. No partner or experience required. The event is free and open to everyone, and we promise a good time and that you will be able to samba like Shirley Ballas by the time you have finished.
There will be refreshments of cake and hot drinks at the end. Places are limited so please register your interest via our library event website, or call the library on (0118) 9312150.
Pick up a retro bargain at antique street market
An antique and vintage street market is being held in Wokingham's Market Place on Sunday 16 April.
There will be more than 30 stalls, dealers and enthusiasts offering an eclectic mix of interesting and unique items from 10am to 4pm.
The market is organised by Antiques, Collectables, Vintage & Retro Events and supported by Wokingham Town Council.
If you are unable to make it, dates for future markets are Sunday 4 June and Sunday 3 December.
Looking back on the life of our former monarch
Royal Reminiscence
Do you remember the late Queen's coronation in 1953? Come and chat with our friendly volunteers at Wokingham Library about your memories of past royal occasions and also look forward to the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
This is the first of four reminiscence sessions we have planned and is taking place on Thursday 27 April from 10.30am to 12noon. It is free to attend and there is no need to book. Tea and coffee will be available.
Further reminiscence sessions will be held our libraries in Lower Earley, Woodley and Twyford during May. Check out our next newsletter for more information.
Berkshire Record Office talk
Join us at Wokingham Library for a reflection on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
A talk is being given by The Berkshire Record Office on Friday 28 April from 10.30am to 11.30am. It will look back on the local events held for The Queen's coronation, jubilees and visits to Berkshire.
The talk will also share a few examples of how King Charles followed in his mother's footsteps when he was The Prince of Wales.
Visit our events website for more information and to register.
Join free mental health and wellbeing session
Mind in Berkshire, run by Oxfordshire Mind wellbeing workers, is running a series of free sessions throughout the year aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing for Wokingham Borough residents.
The next session, mental health and wellbeing community alliance, takes place in person on Thursday 13 April, from 2pm to 3.30pm, at the Wokingham Charity and Community Hub in Wokingham.
If you are a voluntary or community sector (VCS) organisation or group with a particular focus on improving the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Wokingham Borough, this event is for you.
The aim of the alliance is to improve the experience of people accessing mental health and wellbeing support – through responding collaboratively to identified needs in the community.
Free tickets are available. Please note that one person per VCS group should attend. To sign up, visit the Eventbrite booking website.
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