Wokingham Borough Connect
We will be taking a short break to review and refresh the content of this newsletter. It will return later this year with a new format.
to our Residents' Round-up newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things related to sport, leisure and health in the meantime.
 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.
 Improve your technique with Easter tennis camps
Easter tennis camps for juniors are being held at Sonning Lawn Tennis Club.
These will be for children aged seven to 16 and run from Monday 7 to 14 April from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Suitable for all abilities, sessions will be delivered by C2 Tennis Coaching and provide plenty of chance to work on your technique and play games.
It costs £30 per day or £75 for three sessions. To book your place or find out more, email C2 Tennis Coaching.
 Les Mills: New group classes starting soon
Starting on Monday 25 March, Wokingham Leisure Centre is offering Les Mills classes.
These are group workouts that combine music, movement, technology and science to create a fun exercise experience.
Les Mills Shapes
Enjoy an invigorating blend of Pilates, barre and power yoga, set to modern beats. With small controlled movements, you can sculpt and strengthen all major muscle groups, improve alignment and increase your flexibility.
Les Mills Strength Development
Bring the gym workout to the studio with a full body foundational strength workout, focusing on technique with a traditional strength training structure. Suitable for all fitness levels, from experienced lifters to those just starting out who want to learn the fundamentals of strength training.
 Wokingham Wellbeing Walks at Dinton Pastures
Every Tuesday and Sunday, there are organised walks at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst.
These are at a gentle pace, just under three miles and there is always a leader to ensure everyone is looked after. The routes go around the beautiful lakes and are suitable for all abilities.
There are two options on Tuesdays at 10am: a stroll walk, taking approximately 30 minutes to complete, while the easy walk will take closer to one hour. On Sundays, there is one walk option, which takes between 50 and 70 minutes, also starting at 10am.
All walks are free to join, with no registration needed. Simply turn up 10 minutes before the start time. You can find out more about Wokingham Wellbeing Walks online.
 Book a free session with Dr Bike for expert advice
Does your bike need a check? Book a free slot with Dr Bike and he can diagnose any issues you may have.
He will try to fix the problem there and then, but if any parts are needed or it is beyond the scope of the session, he will let you know and give you advice on next steps.
Upcoming sessions:
- Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Woodley - Thursday 20 March & Thursday 3 April, 2.30 to 3.30pm
- School Green Centre, Shinfield - Friday 11 April, 10am to 1pm
You must book a slot to drop off your bike.
 Provision bolstered with care home purchase
We’ve purchased another care home as we continue to invest in facilities to support older residents who need help.
The Hollies Care Home, a 58-bedroom care home in Burghfield Common, will now be run by our social care provider Optalis. It follows our purchase of Bluebell House Care Home, in Wokingham, in 2023.
Our borough has an aging population, so demand for high-quality, affordable residential and nursing care is growing.
By investing in The Hollies, we’ve made more of this provision available to our residents, ensuring they can stay within their communities through all stages of their lives.
We’ll work will work with residents and their families, as well as care home staff, to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.
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