Wokingham Borough Connect
 New private clinic is just what the doctor ordered!
One of Wokingham's newest businesses is helping to ensure that the town centre's future looks healthy.
The Wellness Clinic Wokingham, based at Elms Walk in Elms Field, offers a range of private health and wellbeing services including GP services, vitamin therapies, ear wax micro-suctioning, blood tests and allergen tests.
It also offers GP-led aesthetic treatments, including botox, dermal fillers and skin treatments with Dr Cat.
Managing director Graham Pope said: “We're so pleased to be working in partnership with our local community in Wokingham. Since we opened in November, residents have shown amazing support and interest in our services.
"We'd urge anyone who is at all worried or concerned about their health to come and see us, because early intervention can really make a difference.”
The retail units at Elms Field are part of our multi-million pound regeneration of the town centre, also including the Peach Place and Carnival Hub developments.
Restaurant has the recipe for alternative meeting space
As an alternative to the office or conference centre, there are many other places where businesses can bring their teams together - including the Salty Olive restaurant in Elms Road, part of the Elms Field development.
Owner Susannah Stewart says: "We've hosted a number of business meetings in the relaxed atmosphere of our private space.
"I used to work for Microsoft and run similar events myself, so I know first-hand how difficult it is to find a good venue which provides meeting and networking space, along with great catering facilities."
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Something strange in the neighbourhood!
Our area's film industry is thriving and you may recently have enjoyed watching Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire at cinemas, especially as the production paid a visit to Wokingham Borough.
Along with our partners at the Berkshire Film Office, we helped to make on-location filming happen last year - which included some help from our highways team.
Filming also took place at both Shinfield Studios and Winnersh Film Studios (Stage 50). The latter was also home to the film's prop workshop, where the team's ghost-busting Proton Packs were upgraded.
The Shinfield site is part of Thames Valley Science Park while the Winnersh site is part of Winnersh Triangle Business Park, both thriving hubs for local employment.
Want a slice of the action?
If you think your business could be a supplier to the industry – whether offering accommodation, catering, waste management, transport, or other services or equipment for hire – get in touch and we can help explore your options.
 Recycle more and waste less with new app
Businesses that would like to recycle more waste, or create less in the first place, can get advice from a new smartphone app.
As part of the re3 waste management partnership between us, Bracknell Forest and Reading Borough Council, we're working with new start-up Scrapp.
The company's free app for Apple and Android is designed to explain the ins and outs of recycling in an accessible, engaging and user-friendly way.
It's linked to a database of more than 36 million products, and you can scan a barcode to find out the most responsible way to dispose of it.
You can also register an interest in Scrapp's software for businesses for a free 60-day early access period.
 Could you help someone back into work?
We're inviting the borough's employers to express their interest in hosting work experience placements for local adults and young people.
Work experience is incredibly valuable for residents of all ages and backgrounds, such as returners to work, professionals who are considering a change of career, or those starting out in the working world.
You only need to offer as little as one day or a few days, or a regular weekday slot, although placements of up to a week or two would also be welcomed.
You can find out more on the Berkshire Opportunities website, including employers’ guides on education and work-based activities such as job shadowing.
If you’d like to help a resident to gain real-life experience, or you have any questions, please contact our team.
 Looking for a job or career advice?
JobCentre Plus and Activate Learning are hosting a jobs fair at Bracknell and Wokingham College on Friday 12 April.
If you're looking for job opportunities or career advice, you can meet employers, network with professionals and explore different paths to kickstart your career.
There'll be local vacancies and apprenticeships plus advice on childcare, advice for residents aged over 50, and support from the National Careers Service.
You can register to attend on the Eventbrite page.
The fair takes place between 11am and 3pm, with a quiet hour from 10am for jobseekers who would benefit from a quieter atmosphere.
 Wokingham Positive Difference+
Date and Time: 19 April, 09:00am
Hosted by: WPD+
Reading Business Expo
Date and time: 25 April, 10am to 2pm - Green Park Business Park (RG2 6GP)
Hosted by: Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group
Face to Face Open Networking
Date and Time: 09 April, 8.00am
Hosted by: Woodley Business Club
Wokingham Speakers
Date and Time: first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm
Hosted by: Wokingham Speakers (Toastmasters)
Wokingham - People, Planet, Pint
Date and Time: TBC May, 6.00pm - The Rose Inn, Wokingham
Hosted by: Small99
Wokingham WIBN - Women's Business Networking
Date and Time: Thursday Afternoon Group: 12.00pm to 2.00pm, 2nd Thursday of the month; Friday Morning group: 9.30am to 11.30am, 2nd Friday of the month
Hosted by: Wokingham Women in Business Network
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