 Free compost for schools and community groups
Our partners at re3 are offering free compost as part of the re3Grow Community Scheme.
Community groups and schools are being offered free high-quality, peat-free compost made from your recycled garden waste. This can be used for community gardens, allotments and other initiatives.
Since the introduction of the scheme, over 4,000 bags of re3grow compost have been donated to more than 200 different community organisations and schools across the local area.
Organisations and schools interested in receiving compost are invited to complete an expression of interest form available on the re3 website.
Recycling centres open for longer
The re3 recycling centres at Smallmead, Reading, and Longshot Lane, Bracknell, have now switched to their summer opening hours.
They'll now be open daily from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. You can book a slot to visit online.
 Help young people through exam season
As we head into exam season for students across the borough, there are resources available to support young people.
Our Emotional Wellbeing Hub has a list of services available, including:
Pass this information on to your children or other young people if it’s relevant for them. Check the Young Minds exam time advice for parents to see how to support students.
Email emotionalwellbeinghub@wokingham.gov.uk if you’d like more resources on help with exams for young people.
Looking for something to do during the Easter school holidays? Our team at Dinton Pastures have got you covered with a host of events, as well as boat pedalo, paddleboard and kayak hire and more
 Mid-May closures at roundabout junction confirmed
Following our announcement about planned closures to support the South Wokingham Distributor Road from late July, there'll be two weekend closures next month.
To improve and enlarge the roundabout at the junction of Finchampstead Road and Molly Millars Lane (above), we'll be closing the junction on the following dates:
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Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May - closure on Finchampstead Road (south of junction), traffic flowing between Molly Millars Lane and Finchampstead Road (north of junction) as usual
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Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May - closure at eastern end of Molly Millars Lane, traffic flowing in both directions on Finchampstead Road as usual
Each closure is due to start at 6am on the Saturday and end at 6am the following Monday. However, we'll aim to finish work and reopen sooner if we can.
These closures will allow our partners at Balfour Beatty to dig trenches for underground utility pipes and cables. Access will be kept open at all times, with a signed diversion in place.
For a detailed look at closures related to the South Wokingham Distributor Road, and improvements to the surrounding countryside, sign up to our South Wokingham community newsletter.
 How do you use the internet?
As you know, reliable broadband and mobile connectivity are essential for both work and everyday life.
A short survey has been launched to gather feedback on broadband, mobile coverage, online access and barriers to digital across Berkshire.
Your input will help shape future improvements. Survey closes on Thursday 15 April.
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