 Give views on community's vision
Your views are needed on the draft vision for the future of the borough.
Drawn up by dozens of partners, with views and insights from thousands of residents in the last year, it sets out what the borough should be in the years ahead.
It sets out six ambitions for the borough to follow to 2035, to guide our actions as well as those for voluntary and community partners across the area.
Now we want to know what residents think of these ambitions and the wider vision.
Drop in sessions to feedback in person
- Wokingham Library - Thursday 23 May, 10am to 12noon
- Finchampstead Library - Friday 7 June, 10am to 12noon
- Woodley Library - Saturday 15 June, 10am to 12noon
- Twyford Library - Friday 21 June, 2pm to 5pm
 Ever thought about fostering?
We have children and young people in the borough who need somewhere safe and supportive to live.
Havva and Jim (pictured) are foster carers with us. They said: "We've fostered over 350 children and we love every minute. We are not saying it is easy but it is the best thing we have ever done.
"The best thing is seeing the young people we have looked after become parents, bring their children to meet us, start businesses, become paramedics, lady plumbers, lady construction workers and many more.
“Coming into the country not speaking the language then working so hard that they are starting university. We are very proud of all these young people and having them become our extended family has all been worthwhile."
Find out more at information events
Join us on Thursday 23 May to find out more about fostering:
- Drop in to the Diamond Jubilee Room, Wokingham Town Hall – 11.30am to 2pm
- Online event – 5.45pm to 7pm, email fostering@wokingham.gov.uk for joining link
If you can't make those events, or would like to find out more, visit our fostering website.
 Marking 100 years of Wargrave Library
Villagers and volunteers came together for a day of celebration at Wargrave Library to mark 100 years of serving the community.
Activities were held throughout the day at the library, which is part of Woodclyffe Hostel in Church Street, on Wednesday 1 May.
The momentous day started with a celebratory coffee morning. Residents, volunteers and former staff shared memories and enjoyed refreshments and cake.
Local news covered the first supply of books being received at the library in April 1924. At the time, it had only 100 books. It now has more than 5,600 items of stock, including a mix of reading materials, audiobooks and more.
 Beware the oak processionary moth
When you go out and about in summer, watch out for oak processionary moth (OPM).
OPM caterpillars are a tree pest, and they’re dangerous to the health of people and animals. They’re most active from June to August, especially in London and the southeast of England.
The caterpillars have thousands of tiny hairs, which can be blown about by the wind and cause itchy skin rashes, eye and throat irritations and occasionally, breathing difficulties in people and animals.
You will only find OPM caterpillars and their nests on oak trees or on the ground near infested oak trees.
Next time when you’re walking in areas where there are oak trees, keep away from any caterpillars and their nests and teach your children not to touch them. Pet should also be kept away.
Watch the OPM explainer video or read the OPM explainer leaflet by the Forestry Commission to find out more. If you’ve seen any OPM in your area, report them to the Forestry Commission.
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