Wokingham Borough Connect
 Go on an adventure with new friends at gaming day
The Tabletop Takeover is returning to Wokingham Town Hall, offering the chance to enjoy a range of board games.
Join in the fun on Saturday 3 February with sessions running in the morning (9.30am to 12.30pm) and the afternoon (2pm to 5pm).
Games will appeal to adults and teens alike and there are even some suitable for young children. This year will see taster sessions of Dungeons & Dragons introduced to celebrate the roleplaying game turning 50 this year.
Tickets are £4 per person, but there are early bird offers (£3 per person) and discounts for group tickets.
 Award-winning short story writer will share her craft
Come and meet author Alice Fowler and hear about her life as a writer and how she found the inspiration for her prize-winning short story collection.
She will be giving a talk at Wokingham Library on Tuesday 30 January from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Her debut short story collection The Truth Has Arms and Legs, was published last summer.
It is free to attend but places must be booked via our library events website. Her books will be available to purchase at the event.
 Get in the zone at new group for mothers and babies
Starting on Friday (12 January) a group for new mums and babies called Mums' Zone is starting in Winnersh.
The first meeting will run from 1pm to 3pm at The Rainbow Community and Children's Centre and is for mothers who have had their six-week check (eight to 12-week check if the mother has had a C-section).
For the first half of the session, mums can take part in gentle stretches and exercise with their baby, lead by a qualified yoga teacher. After this, you can meet with the other mums and have a chance to socialise.
Sessions are £2 and run on Fridays during term time. Anyone who is interested in attending can email our Community Engagement team.
 Find your next volunteering move at recruitment fair
The Wokingham Volunteer Centre is holding its next Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Saturday 10 February.
Volunteering is a fantastic way to give something back to the local community and help others while gaining valuable experience.
Visit Wokingham Town Hall from 10am to 1pm for this free event and meet people from a variety of organisations.
Those attending the event so far include:
- The Link Visiting Scheme
- The Citizen's Advice Bureau
- Homestart Wokingham
- The Wokingham Transport Scheme
- Green 'n' Tidy Gardening Scheme
- ABC to Read
If you would like to find out more about the event or discuss volunteering, call (0118) 977 0749 or send an email.
 Learn valuable skills to manage emotional wellbeing
Prioritise your wellbeing in 2024 by joining free workshops, courses and peer support groups delivered by Wokingham Recovery College.
Connect with others looking to improve their wellbeing and gain skills to help in challenging experiences. The college delivers co-produced courses designed to teach skills for self-management of emotional wellbeing, alongside peer support groups.
Each course involves taught theory, peer discussion and activities. A group agreement is in place for all sessions to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable.
The new prospectus and timetable for January to April is now available. For more information, call (0118) 237 9366 or send an email.
 Antenatal groups to help your journey to parenthood
The Wokingham Health Visiting Team is inviting all parents-to-be to upcoming antenatal sessions.
The team will support you and answer any questions you may have. This will be a group meeting, so you will be in the company of others about to embark on the same journey.
Sessions are running on:
- Tuesday 16 January, 12.45pm to 2.45pm, at Wokingham Leisure Centre at Carnival Hub
- Wednesday 17 January, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at The Ambleside Centre in Woodley
- Tuesday 23 January, 12.45pm to 2.45pm, at Wokingham Leisure Centre at Carnival Hub
- Saturday 27 January, 9.30am to 11.30am, at Erlegh House in Reading
- Tuesday 30 January, 12.45pm to 2.45pm, at Wokingham Leisure Centre at Carnival Hub
Although places are free, you must book in advance via Eventbrite.
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