Wokingham Borough Connect
 Sample Chinese traditions and mark Lunar New Year
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with music, dancing, street food and much more.
Organised by Wokingham Town Council, join in the fun at this free event on Sunday 9 February in Market Place from 11am to 3pm.
Artists from across the south have been drafted in to help make it a special day, including the Pak-Mei UK Lion Dance Troupe, who will be performing the spectacular lion dance.
The dance is one of the most important traditions at Chinese New Year and in Chinese culture the lion symbolises power, wisdom and superiority.
Wokingham Baptist Church Hongkongers will be offering traditional Chinese calligraphy, crafts and activities relating to the New Year. There will also be circus skills and a group art project in the town hall.
Denmark Street will be closed all day to allow for the celebrations, so please factor this into your travel plans.
 What's coming up this month at Shinfield Cinema
Have you been to the new Shinfield Cinema yet? This month, there will be a journey to Hogwarts, an adventure with Buzz and Woody and even a singing pig.
The community resource has been provided by Shinfield Studios and is run by Shinfield Parish Council at the School Green Centre. Upcoming films include:
The Crumbs café is currently available for the 4pm showings, selling popcorn, snacks and drinks. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.
Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children under the age of 16 and £4 for concessions.
 Clubs and activities for children at our libraries
LEGO Club
Do you love LEGO? So do we! Our club is open to children aged six to 12 and booking is required. We have sessions coming up at:
- Lower Earley Library, Friday 10 January, 3.45pm to 4.30pm
- Wargrave Library, Saturday 11 January, 10am to 11am
- Finchampstead Library, Friday 17 January, 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Piano at Lower Earley
We are pleased to say that we will have musical sessions every week at Lower Earley Library. These will be on Fridays from 3pm to 4pm and run by Berkshire Music Trust. There will be a mixture of old favourites and songs you will want to sing along to.
P4C Club (Philosophy of Education)
This club is aimed at helping children in Key Stage 2 to develop their thinking skills and runs at Winnersh Library. The next session is taking place on Wednesday 15 January from 4pm to 4.45pm and is all about community and belonging. Booking is required via our events website.
Code Club
Is your child between the ages of nine and 13 and interested in coding? Spaces are available at Wokingham and Lower Earley libraries. Code club membership is compulsory. Please email us to find out more about this club.
 Find a volunteering role for you at recruitment fair
Wokingham Volunteer Centre is having a recruitment fair on Saturday 1 February.
Hosted at Wokingham Town Hall, there will be a variety of different organisations looking for all kinds of volunteers from 10am to 1pm.
The event is free to attend and there is no need to book, so just turn up and find a volunteering opportunity that is right for you.
If you would like to find out more about the event or discuss volunteering in general, call (0118) 977 0749 or send an email.
 Get ready to ride in 2025 with free bike checks
Are you planning to get out on your bike more this year? Make sure it is roadworthy by taking it for a free check.
Dr Bike will be outside Woodford Park Leisure Centre on Thursday 16 January from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Book a slot and he will be able to tell you if there are any issues that need fixing. If there are any parts needed beyond the scope of the session, he can give you advice on the options to get your bike ready to ride.
 A brew and a friendly chat with fire service team
If you need someone to chat to this winter, the Green Watch team from Wokingham Fire Station can help.
The firefighters will be holding drop-in sessions at Wokingham Baptist Church in Milton Road. Come and say hello on:
- Monday 13 January, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Wednesday 22 January, 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 29 January, 2pm to 4pm
Feel free to come along and have a chat about fire safety, or anything else that is on your mind. The crew will be waiting with tea, coffee and biscuits.
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