 Planting trees at Covid Memorial Woodland
Join us in planting trees to create a beautiful woodland that will stand as a symbol of hope and remembrance.
The 7.7-hectare plot, which lies immediately north of California Country Park, will become a lasting tribute to those we lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
We will hold two planting sessions every day from Wednesday 19 March to Saturday 22 March, starting at 9.30am and 1pm.
Numbers are limited for each session, and certain sessions are nearly full. Sign up now for your preferred timeslot.
A place to pay respect and reflect
The Covid Memorial Woodland has been a long-held ambition of ours, giving residents somewhere to pay their respects and reflect. It will also help us build on our commitment to making the borough carbon neutral.
About 6,700 trees will be planted in the woodland overall, featuring 17 different species, including hazel, English oak and wild cherry. This diversity aims to replicate the existing species nearby and help biodiversity to flourish.
 Dinton Pastures applies for wedding venue license
There’s exciting news for people who are engaged, looking to get married or have a civil partnership ceremony.
Dinton Pastures Country Park has applied to become a licensed wedding venue. If approved, couples could hold their ceremony indoors and outdoors, with wedding bookings taken from as early as this spring.
Appealing to happy couples wanting an outdoor rustic, festival or woodland themed wedding, two fields have been identified for hire. For outdoor weddings, the events field is suitable for up to 300 people and is located opposite The Coffee House, while Dinton Pastures’ parkland at Lea Heath field is suitable for larger weddings of up to 1,000 people.
The Coffee House is suitable for intimate, indoor weddings of up to 50 guests. For larger indoor weddings, a stretch tent or marquee can be hired in the grounds at Lea Heath field.
Dinton Pastures could offer several unique wedding options including a jetty for the ceremony, beach for guests, land hire and camping areas for guests staying overnight. There would also be an option for a special teepee package for people wanting to spend the night at Dinton Pastures.
Outside space hire would start from £300 inclusive of VAT. Peak and off-peak pricing applies.
For more information, email our Countryside Events Team.
For more information on marriages and civil partnership ceremonies, visit our website.
 Free arts activities for all ages
Join artist and author Pippa Pixley for a free drawing activity, where you'll be inspired to draw exciting forest creatures using only burnt wood, plant paints and stones.
The activity will take place at Dinton Activity Centre on Monday 17 March at 10am and 1.30pm. All ages are welcome! Sign up using the button below:
This is just one of the many free arts and cultural experiences offered as part of Wokingham Borough’s Forest of Imagination 2025.
A wide range of exciting activities are taking place across this borough this month, including spoken word performances, immersive story worlds, ecological storytelling and drawing sessions with well-known illustrators and much more. Sign up online to secure your spot.
We'll resume our boat hire service at Dinton Activity Centre from Monday 7 April. You can choose from a range of boats including pedalos, paddleboards, canoes, single and double kayaks. Each booking lasts 30 minutes. Book online before you go.
 Mother's Day Fair at California Country Park
For the first time, JL Events will be hosting a Mother's Day Fair at California Country Park in Finchampstead on Sunday 30 March, from 10am to 3pm.
There will be a variety of activities to help you create sweet memories with your mother, including family photography mini shoots, free mini pamper treatments, many craft stalls and entertainment for children.
No need to book - just drop in! Admission is free.
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