Wokingham Borough Connect
 Last chance to sign up for Solar Together scheme
There's still time to sign up for our Solar Together initiative as, following feedback, the registration deadline has been extended until Friday 13 September.
Solar Together provides homeowners and small-medium business owners the chance to install solar panels and battery storage through a group-buying scheme to secure competitive prices. It's the only group buying scheme operating locally.
It only takes five minutes to register your interest and receive a no-commitment offer through the scheme.
Choosing an installer can be quite daunting, but Solar Together uses trusted and vetted installers, which ensures consumer protection and competitive pricing. After you've registered, you'll receive an email confirmation and then a detailed personalised offer from a vetted installer.
 Start your electric vehicle journey
Save the date for a free event where you can dive into the world of electric vehicles (EVs), e-bikes and e-cargo bikes.
The event will be held on Saturday 21 September, between 9am and 1pm, at Elms Field in Wokingham town centre. It is jointly organised by us, Let's Experience Electric and Wokingham Town Council.
At this event, you'll have a chance to
- Test drive EVs, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes first-hand from local dealerships
- Find out more about grants available to help you switch to EVs or install chargepoints
- Talk to experts specialising in EVs and associated charging infrastructure
- Discover active travel options including e-Bikes and e-Cargo bikes
- Learn about the EV infrastructure in our borough, and help shape our public EV chargepoint network
To participate in the EV test drives, you must carry a valid driver's license for a minimum of two years and be over 21 years of age. Your licence will be required on the day, plus your national insurance number for checking.
 Join Cycle September as a workplace
Did you know Love to Ride's annual Cycle September is also a workplace challenge?
The aim of Cycle September is to get more people to enjoy the benefits of riding bikes. You can ride anywhere, anytime in September to participate.
All you have to do is to register your workplace online and bring your team together to work on a common goal – logging their bike trips, getting more people on bikes and riding to the top of the leaderboard.
It doesn’t matter if employees are in the office, working from home, or working full or part-time. They can all earn points and contribute to your workplace's total score.
There are amazing prizes up for grabs for anyone who takes part, regardless of their riding experience.
This year, there is a £1,000 bike from Berkshire Bikes to be won for Wokingham participants in Cycle September.
 Advertise to people for wedding and events
We are keen to meet events and celebration suppliers in the borough who are looking to reach new clients.
We have lots of opportunities to promote what you do to people registering to get married, using local celebration venues or having other ceremonies in the borough. Get in touch, if you're running any of these businesses:
- Cake makers, bakers and catering suppliers
- Beauticians, hair and make-up specialists
- Photographers
- Bridal shops and suit hire
- Florists and event design services
- Toastmasters
- Stationery and printing services
- DJs and bands
- Wedding organisers
Send us an enquiry to find out more about how we can help you reach your target audience, as well as the rates and space available. Please include a short outline to your business and/or a link to more information about your services.
 Free webinar on cybersecurity
Don't miss the opportunity to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and safeguard the future of your business.
Businesses, regardless of their scale, are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats these days. According to Thames Valley Police, over 21,000 personal social media accounts were compromised, and £3.1 billion was lost by individuals due to cyber frauds last year.
An informative and interactive online session, hosted by South East Cyber Crime Unit, will be held on Monday 30 September at 6pm, to equip small to medium-sized businesses with knowledge and resources to stay ahead of cyber threats and protect your organization's assets.
Find out more or reserve a spot online.
South East Cyber Crime Unit, a regional specialist unit formed by police forces of Thames Valley, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex Police, investigates crime and proactively educates our communities to become cyber resilient.
 Wokingham Positive Difference+
Date and Time: 20 September, 8.30am
Hosted by: WPD+
FORE Business Wokingham - Golf & Networking
Date and Time: 5 September, 8.30am
Hosted by: Fore Business
Wokingham Speakers
Date and Time: first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm
Hosted by: Wokingham Speakers (Toastmasters)
Woodley Business Club (networking)
Date and Time: 10 September, 8am
Hosted by: Woodley Business Club
Wokingham - People, Planet, Pint
Date and Time: 5 September, 6pm
Hosted by: Small99
Wokingham WIBN - Women's Business Networking
Date and Time: Thursday afternoon group: 12pm to 2pm, second Thursday of the month; Friday morning group: 9.30am to 11.30am, second Friday of the month
Hosted by: Wokingham Women in Business Network
Other events you may be interested in
Last but not least...
If your business is interested in engaging with a local football club and supporting the community, consider reaching out to the team at Woodley United Football Club for more information.
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