Wokingham Borough Connect
 Something for all abilities at annual charity walk
Wokingham Lions is hosting The Wokingham Walk, a charity walk with routes of five, ten and 15 miles, including an accessible five-mile route.
The event starts and finishes at Elms Field in Wokingham and takes place on Sunday 28 April. There is a rolling start time from 9am to 10.30am and the finish is manned until 5pm.
Registration for the walk is now open. The walk costs are:
- Aged 18-years-old - £15
- Aged 12 to 17-years-old - £5
- Under 12-years-old - Free
You can simply walk for fun or get sponsored and start a fundraising page for a cause close to your heart.
For more information, including viewing the walking routes, visit the Wokingham Walk website.
 Raising awareness of support services for dementia
Dementia Action Week is returning from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May and there are lots of chances to learn more about the support available in Wokingham Borough.
Events are being hosted by Age UK Berkshire, a charity that provides health and wellbeing support services for older people.
- Peach Place, Wokingham, Tuesday 14 May, 10am to 2pm: Dementia information and support, as well as songs from the dementia choir at 10.30am
- Woodley Town Centre, Thursday 16 May, 10am to 2pm: Enjoy a performance from the dementia choir at 11am and browse dementia-friendly information
- Reading Football Club, Thursday 16 May, 10am to 12 noon: Walk the pitch, enjoy activities and refreshments and browse dementia-friendly stalls
To find out more, call Age UK Berkshire on (0118) 9594242 or send them an email.
 Mental health charity running free sports sessions
Fun and free sessions are being organised by Sport in Mind to help improve and support the wellbeing of young people.
These are held at St Crispin's Leisure Centre in Wokingham on Mondays from 5pm to 6pm and suitable for those aged 13 to 16.
It is a great way to build confidence and self-esteem, as well as being a great opportunity to meet new friends.
You can find out more about the activities run by Sport in Mind online and if you want to know more, send them an email.
 Spring booster vaccination for those most at risk
People aged 75 years and over, those in care homes and those aged six months and over with a weakened immune system are being offered a spring dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
The programme runs from April to June and the NHS will contact everyone eligible with more details on how to get the vaccine. You will be given a booster dose of a vaccine made by Pfizer or Moderna.
These vaccines have been updated since the original vaccines and target a different Covid-19 variant. You should be offered an appointment between April and June, with those at highest risk being called in first.
You will be invited to have your booster around six months after your last dose, but you can have it as soon as three months. If you are turning 75 between April and June, you do not have to wait until your birthday, you can attend when you are called for vaccination.
 Helping yourself and others to prevent loneliness
Everyone feels lonely sometimes and there are things you can do to help.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport recently launched the next phase of the Every Mind Matters campaign. This follows the success of last year’s national campaign, which encouraged young people to support others who were feeling lonely.
The main goals are to reach those aged 16 to 24, one of the most at risk groups, reduce the stigma of loneliness, increase knowledge of where to find support and encourage people to take action.
There is lots of help and support available if you are struggling with loneliness. You can also get a personalised Mind Plan by taking a short quiz on the NHS website.
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