 Outdoor family fun for all
Summer is a delightful season to explore the outdoors, enjoy nature and participate in various events.
Take a stroll around the meadow and woodland to discover the abundant wildlife at Rooks Nest Wood on Saturday 8 June, from 12noon to 4pm. It's free and no booking is needed.
Jointly organised by us and the Thames Basin Heaths Partnership, this free event is suitable for all, especially families with school age children.
You can join a 45-minute guided walk (starting at 1.30pm) or pick up a wildlife spotter sheet to help you explore and learn more about the thriving nature reserve. Free copies of the 'Greenspace on your doorstep' guide will be given out by our partners on site.
Wokingham Town Council is encouraging people to take part in the Wokingham Big Bug Hunt for a citizen science project. Whether it is at your local park, at your school or even in your garden, everyone can get involved.
Find out more about the bug hunt and download a count sheet on the town council website. Don't forget to email your results to Wokingham in Bloom or drop them off at the town hall.
Father's Day Fun Day at Dinton Pastures
Admission to this new Father's Day Fun Day at Dinton Pastures Country Park is free!
Organised by JL Events on Sunday 16 June, from 11am to 4pm, the event will offer a variety of activities, from a classic car display to inflatables, delicious food and drinks, games, craft stalls and more.
One of the highlights will be a free meet and greet with a special guest - Spider-Man!
Parking is available at the main car park off Davis Street, where there will be signs to the event.
Don't forget - The Great British Food Festival will take place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June at Dinton Pastures.
The event will bring you an amazing selection of food and drinks as well as entertainment for adults and children. Tickets are available online.
 Enjoy a Marvellous weekend this summer
Marvellous Festival will celebrate its 21st Birthday at Dinton Pastures on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.
The main stage will feature 14 world-class tributes, including Queen, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner, The Blues Brothers, Adele, Blondie, The Killers, George Michael and more. There will also be a Silent Disco for you to dance your feet off in the sunshine.
Children will find plenty to do with fairground rides and free activities in the Big Kids’ Village.
A music extravaganza can't be complete without good food and drink. A range of food stalls and fully licensed bars will be present to offer a great selection of fine fare.
Tickets are now available online, including options for camping and glamping packages. Book early to avoid disappointment!
 Join a new weekly running group for free
A new weekly running group is coming soon!
Launching on Tuesday 4 June, Running Places is suitable for runners of all abilities aged 16 or above.
Led by the Places Leisure team, the running sessions will start and end at Wokingham Leisure Centre, offering a choice of a 3km or 5km routes.
There will be sessions for women only on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 10.30am, while the mixed-gender running group will take place on Wednesdays from 7.30am to 8.30am.
Participants can also get a discount on refreshments at the Wokingham Leisure Centre café after a session.
You don't need to be a Places Leisure member to join this running group. Reserve a place online before you go.
 New accessible toilet at Dinton Activity Centre
A new fully accessible toilet has been installed on the ground floor of Dinton Activity Centre.
The new toilet is accessible whenever the car park is open, which can be up to 10pm depending on the season. It has been made possible by enhancing an existing disabled toilet.
It's already been registered as a Changing Places Toilet, which, unlike a standard accessible one, has:
- A height adjustable changing bench
- A hoisting system
- A peninsular toilet
- Space for the disabled person and wheelchair
- Extra space for carers
The locations of other Changing Places Toilets can be found online.
Visit the Changing Places website to learn more about why these facilities are important.
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