Wokingham Borough Connect
 Record number of runners ready for half marathon
All 3,700 places have been allocated for this year's Wokingham Half Marathon, which means a record number of runners will be taking part.
The half marathon is set to get underway at 10am on Sunday 23 February at Cantley Park in Wokingham, with thousands of people embarking on a personal challenge or raising money for a worthwhile cause.
Take a look at the route map to see where you can cheer on the runners in addition to Cantley Park, which is where the race will also finish.
Entries are still available but limited for the Mini Mile, which has the following age categories:
- Four and five
- Six and seven
- Eight and nine
- Ten and 11
The event is free for adults in order to accompany their child if they desire and £10 per child, with medals for all finishers.
There is no parking at Cantley Park or on the surrounding roads, but all town centre car parks are available. It is advised that you read the parking information on the event website, as well information about road closures on the day.
This year, there will also be two park and ride options, from Coppid Beech and Winnersh Triangle, to service the event. Parking charges apply, but the buses are free.
 Celebrate Burns Night and help local charity
You can help support First Days Children's Charity by taking part in a whisky tasting to celebrate Burns Night.
Join the charity at Seymour House in Wokingham on Saturday 25 January and sample five whiskies from different regions of Scotland.
The event will run from 7pm to 11pm, with bread and nibbles to accompany the single-cask whiskies.
You can find out more and purchase tickets on the First Days website.
 Sing with confidence and sing for your self
Do you love to sing? Come along and discover all the benefits of singing confidently in a relaxed setting, where everyone is welcomed and included.
Sing for Your Self sessions run weekly across the borough:
- St Mary the Virgin Church Hall, Winnersh, Mondays, 1pm to 2pm
- Arborfield Village Hall, Tuesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
- St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Wokingham, Thursdays, 1pm to 2pm
- Gorse Ride Infant School, Finchampstead, Thursdays 8pm to 9pm
Sessions are pay as you go at a cost of £7 and there is no need to book in advance.
 Take to the seas for fun and laughter at pantomime
Join the Corpus Christi Parish Pantomime Group for their version of Treasure Island.
Performances will take place at Holme Grange School in Wokingham on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January.
There will be two shows on the Saturday at 3pm and 7pm and one on the Sunday at 3pm.
This is the group's 20th annual parish pantomime and this year will be raising funds for ARC Youth Counselling Wokingham.
Tickets are £6 each and you can purchase food and drink before the show and during the interval.
 Curry, quizzing and much more to help school
Put your knowledge to the test and enjoy a delicious curry while supporting the Robert Piggott Parent Teacher Association.
The quiz and curry night is being held at Woodclyffe Hall in Wargrave on Saturday 1 February, starting at 7.30pm.
There will be a fully stocked bar, an exciting raffle with great prizes and an auction featuring unique items you won't want to miss.
Take part in teams of up to eight people, or come along and join a team on the night.
 Side-splitting fun at Woodley comedy show
A stand-up comedy show is being held at the Oakwood Centre in Woodley on Tuesday 11 February.
The show will be headlined by Andrew Bird and supported by Joe Wells and Jonathan Elston.
Happy hour will run from 6pm to 7pm, with two drinks for £10, and the show starts at 8pm in the Alan Cornish Theatre.
To find out more and book tickets, visit the Eventbrite webpage.
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