Wokingham Borough Connect
 Get your tickets for this year's Wokingham Festival
A weekend of amazing music returns this summer - and now is your chance to grab super early bird tickets for Wokingham Festival.
Coming to Cantley Park this August bank holiday weekend (23 to 25 August), the festival will feature more than 40 artists.
This year's headliners will be Our Own Way, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Full of Coldplay and Tom Robinson Band. The line-up also includes Red Hoax Chili Peppers, Bonnie and The Jets and China Bears.
The family-friendly festival champions local talent as well as acts from further afield, with entertainment for younger audiences and a great selection of food and drink stalls.
Super early bird tickets are now on sale and prices are held at the same as last year, helping you to get access for less than half of the on the gate price.
 Free arts activities to inspire climate action
We are excited to bring the award-winning Forest of Imagination arts project to the borough, thanks to a grant from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Wokingham Borough’s Forest of Imagination 2025 offers a wide range of free arts and cultural experiences for residents to connect with nature and learn about the climate emergency.
Sign up online to secure your spot for the exciting activities across the borough in March. These activities include spoken word performances, immersive story worlds, ecological storytelling and drawing sessions with well-known illustrators and much more.
The project continues with a four-day showcase at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst, from 22 to 25 May, featuring sensory installations, participatory activities, performances, digital experiences and more.
Wokingham Borough’s Forest of Imagination 2025 is a collaboration between us, Bath Spa University, House of Imagination and Grant Associates. Together, we bring the project outside of Bath, its original home, to raise awareness about the climate crisis.
 Yoga and dance to improve mental wellbeing
Mental health charity Sport in Mind runs yoga, dance and movement sessions to help young people improve their mental wellbeing.
These are held at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley every Thursday during term time from 4pm to 5pm.
Sessions are fun, free and interactive and suitable for children aged 12 to 16. This is a great way to build confidence and self-esteem and make new friends.
You will learn the basics of yoga and stretching, while there will also be a focus on breathwork to help regulate emotions. You can sign up online or find out more by sending them an email.
 A warm reception awaits at regular advice sessions
We are continuing to take advice and support direct to communities through our Residents' Reception sessions.
There are four opportunities to attend every month from 10am to 1pm. You will be able to speak directly with a range of services and local charities and have your questions answered.
Join us at:
- Woodley Library, Headley Road (first Thursday of the month)
- The Pinewood Centre, Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham (Second Thursday of the month)
- Swallowfield Parish Hall, Swallowfield Street (Third Thursday of the month)
- Arborfield Green Community Centre, Sheerlands Road (Fourth Thursday of the month)
We have partnered with Citizens Advice, The Cowshed, First Days Children's Charity and Involve to provide a wide range of knowledge and support options.
Our Adult Social Care and Community Engagement teams are also present, along with Community Wellness Outreach.
 Go on an adventure at Shinfield Cinema this month
Have you been to Shinfield Cinema yet? This month, there will be an adventure with crimefighting turtles, a chance to indulge in ABBA's best hits and modern Disney favourites.
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 earlier 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
 Helping to raise awareness of autism locally
Wokingham Autism Partnership are hosting a Wokingham World Autism Awareness Day event at the Oakwood Centre in Woodley.
Visit from 2pm to 7pm on Wednesday 2 April for activities, workshops and more. It is free to attend, but spaces should be reserved in advance.
There will be information stalls, where you can find out more about support and services available locally for neurodivergent people and their families.
Logo design competition
Wokingham's Autism Partnership is made up of organisations, groups and people in our borough. Can you get creative and design a logo for the partnership?
You can draw your logo by hand, or design it on a computer or tablet and there is £25 Amazon voucher for the winner, with prizes also available for runners up.
The competition is open to people of all ages who live, go to school, or work in
Wokingham Borough. Entries must be submitted by Friday 28 March and can be sent by email or handed in at our offices at Shute End in Wokingham.
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