Wokingham Borough Connect
 Community lottery launch event a great success
Last Thursday, many local businesses, charities and not for profit organisations joined us at the launch of the Wokingham Borough Community Lottery event. The event took place at the Town Hall in Market Place, Wokingham.
At the launch, organisations learnt about the lottery scheme, how to sign up as good causes and how they can help their community with sponsorship opportunities and more.
The Community Lottery scheme will raise money for local good causes, whilst supporting the ambitions within the Community Vision (2025-2035).
All good causes supported by the lottery will benefit the borough and its residents. For every £1 lottery ticket bought, at least 50p will go to good causes. People who purchase a lottery ticket can select a good cause to support – and the good cause could be your organisation.
Sign up today
We’ve had many organisations sign up as good causes and there is still time to sign up or sponsor the lottery.
Your business can help by:
- Donating prizes
- Buying tickets for your employees
- Setting up a work syndicate and purchasing tickets
If you are interested in signing up as a good cause or would like more information, email the Community Lottery Team at community.lottery@wokingham.gov.uk
 Corporate packages for Marvellous Festival
We’re working with Marvellous Festival to provide packages for groups, especially those looking to entertain clients or take your team away.
Marvellous Festival is the UK’s biggest and longest running tribute festival and is returning again this year to Dinton Pastures Country Park in Wokingham, on 18 and 19 July.
Our events team is working with the festival to offer discounted tickets and free parking for corporate groups, with sponsorship options and hospitality available to personalise it for your group.
Packages are available for one-day or two-day tickets, or make it a full weekend and get the glamping experience. For more information please contact our events team on eventbookings@wokingham.gov.uk
 Best Pilates Studio in Berkshire 2025
Power of Pilates in Lower Earley, Reading has been named Best Pilates Studio in Berkshire in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2025, a prestigious regional award that celebrates the very best independent businesses across the county.
Standing out in a competitive field and beating several other top studios in the area, Power of Pilates earned the win thanks to overwhelming support from the local community, who voted in their hundreds. It’s a meaningful milestone for a studio that has served the Reading area for 18 years.
Founded by Claire Roberts, Power of Pilates has grown from its early days in church halls to a purpose-built, two-floor studio offering both mat and reformer Pilates. Known for its expert team, inclusive atmosphere, and results-driven classes, the studio has become a cornerstone of the local wellness scene.
2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for the studio, which was also awarded the status of a BASI Host Studio—one of only four in the UK—allowing it to deliver internationally recognised Pilates instructor training courses.
With strong community backing and national recognition, Power of Pilates continues to raise the bar in Berkshire’s Pilates landscape.
 Free summer webinars tackling cyber security
Following the success of webinars earlier in the year, the South East Cyber Crime Team are running multiple webinars throughout the year.
This collection has 22 events in total which includes Cyber Security for Businesses, Online Safety for Women and Girls as well as General On-Line Safety for all ages and parents and carers webinar on on-line safety for children.
See link for the calendar of sessions through June to October.
Police - South East Cyber Crime Unit Events - 23 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
 Community club celebrates 10 years
Providing sporting activity for teams starting at under 6's through to adults, both men and women, Woodley United is delighted to be celebrating its 10 year anniversary as a club and business.
This will culminate in a presentation and fun day on Sunday 18 May 2025 at Bulmershe Pavillion from 10am to 3pm.
WUFC is looking for businesses to donate raffle prizes or run a stall on the day. For further information email info@woodleyunitedfc.co.uk
 Wokingham Positive Difference+
Date and Time: 23 May, 8am
Hosted by: WPD+
SME Growth Cohort
Date and Time: Every Wednesday from 12pm to 1pm
Hosted by: LGR (UK) Ltd - (Full Stack Consulting)
The Athena Network
Date and Time: Second Wednesday of the month from 12 to 2pm
Hosted by: Athena Network
Woodley Business Club
Date and Time: 13 May, 8am
Hosted by: Woodley Business Club
FORE Business Wokingham - Golf & Networking
Date and Time: 5 June, 8.30am
Hosted by: Fore Business
Wokingham Speakers
Date and Time: first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm
Hosted by: Wokingham Speakers (Toastmasters)
Wokingham - People, Planet, Pint
Date and Time: Check website
Hosted by: Small99
Wokingham WIBN - Women's Business Networking
Date and Time: Thursday afternoon group: 12pm to 2pm, second Thursday of the month; Friday morning group: 9.30am to 11.30am, second Friday of the month
Hosted by: Wokingham Women in Business Network
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