Wokingham Borough Connect
 Annual charity walk offers something for all abilities
Take part in the 14th edition of the Wokingham Walk, a charity walk with routes of five, ten and 15 miles.
Organised by Wokingham Lions, the event starts at Elms Field in Wokingham and will have a rolling start time from 9am to 10.30am. The finish will be manned until 5pm, so there is no need to rush.
The walk costs are:
- Aged 18 and above - £15
- Aged 12 to 17 - £5
- Under 12 - Free
You can simply walk for fun or get sponsored and start a fundraising page for a cause close to your heart. All proceeds from the Wokingham Walk will be used to support local charitable causes.
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Are you engaged? Attend Dinton’s first Wedding Fair
On Sunday 11 May, Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst will be holding its first Wedding Fair in collaboration with Berkshire Wedding Fairs.
The event will bring a festival vibe to the country park and will take place in a large stretch tent, opposite the Dinton Activity Centre, from 11am until 3pm.
Berkshire Wedding Fairs was founded in 2006 and supplies wedding venues in the area with top quality wedding exhibitors.
Visitors can meet wedding suppliers experienced in working at festival-themed events, from catering to floristry, hair and make-up to photography, marquee hire to live music and much more.
Our registrars will also be there to guide you through everything you might need from them for a wedding. There will be live cooking shows, plus the opportunity to walk around with onsite coordinators to show you options available to you on your special day.
To register for free tickets, visit the Berkshire Wedding Fairs website. For more information, email the Countryside Events Team.
 Art, science and storytelling inspire climate action
More than 200 people have signed up or joined Wokingham Borough Forest of Imagination workshops so far – and there’s still time for you to take part.
These free events and activities are taking place across the borough for residents, alongside creative workshops for hundreds of schoolchildren, all with the aim of inspiring climate action.
There are a range of virtual and in-person sessions, allowing you to step into a world where art, science and storytelling come together for a hands-on and creative experience.
Forest of Imagination culminates in a celebratory four-day showcase at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst, from 22 to 25 May. The project is fully funded by a grant from the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Visit the Eventbrite page to find out more and reserve a spot for an upcoming event.
 Help to make your local area shine with litter pick
Come join the borough-wide Annual Litter Pick on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March.
Organised in support of Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean campaign, no previous experience is needed and it is a great opportunity to improve the local environment and spread awareness of keeping the borough tidy.
The litter picking events are taking place at various locations across the borough. Visit our website to find out how to contact your local organiser if you are interested.
To take part in a litter pick, you will need to wear gloves and sturdy shoes. We encourage you to bring your own litter picker and hi-vis vest, but if you don't have any, we have a limited number available. Bags will also be given out to collect litter.
 Flowers, art, baking and more judged at Spring Show
The Twyford & Ruscombe Spring Show is taking place on Saturday 22 March at Loddon Hall in Twyford.
Organised by the Twyford & Ruscombe Horticultural Association, the show is open from 2pm and entry is only £1, while children go free.
There will be lots of different exhibits, including flowers and floral art, baked goods, art, photography, handicrafts and children's classes.
Visitors are invited to vote for their favourite exhibits in some of the sections and there will also be children's activities, a raffle, a guess the weight competition.
Refreshments will be available and the trophies will be presented at 3.30pm.
 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.
There is no need to book - just drop in. Admission is free.
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