 New citizens welcomed to the borough
Borough Mayor Cllr Adrian Mather welcomed 30 new residents to the borough at a citizenship ceremony on Wednesday 16 April.
People originally from Brazil, Canada, South Africa and more officially became citizens at Wokingham Town Hall.
The ceremony was also attended by the Deputy Lieutenant, Brigadier Stephen Matthews, who handed out certificates, while Cllr Mather presented gifts.
The citizenship ceremony is the final step to becoming a British citizen and formally welcomes a person into their local community.
Group ceremonies are held at the town hall monthly and are free of charge, with each person allowed to bring a guest.
 Click on image above to see a larger version of the finished development in South Wokingham
Looking ahead to South Wokingham's future
Construction of the South Wokingham Distributor Road is now under way, with main works due to finish in early 2027.
The finished road will provide access to 1,820 new homes and supporting infrastructure, including public green spaces, on land south of the railway.
Along with the 636 homes built at Montague Park, off William Heelas Way, this will form our major new community at South Wokingham.
For a detailed preview of how the area will take shape, take a look at our latest South Wokingham community newsletter.
We’ll be sharing all the latest updates on the new road through this newsletter, so please sign up if this would be helpful.
Your chance to find out more in person
We're holding a community forum at St Sebastian's Memorial Hall in Wokingham Without (Nine Mile Ride, RG40 3BA) on Thursday, 15 May.
You'll be able to see the latest plans for South Wokingham =, including the road, housing, green spaces and more, and ask questions.
The event runs from 4.30pm until 7pm and it's an informal drop-in, so there's no need to book - just turn up on the day.
Developers Miller, Kier and Kingacre will be attending, as will representatives from our road building partners at Balfour Beatty.
The developers will discuss their detailed proposals for South Wokingham, which you can read more about here and here.
 Help to stay healthy in later life
A campaign encouraging people over 50 to live longer by embracing healthier lifestyles is launching on Thursday (1 May).
Take Five to Age Well is a 30-day challenge that can help you improve your mental and physical wellbeing, creating a lasting impact through simple habits.
Developed by the Open University, it helps people to create daily healthy habits around five categories: eat, drink, think, move, and connect and engage.
To help get you started, we have free wellbeing walks every Tuesday and Sunday at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst.
These are at a gentle pace suitable for all ages, just under three miles and the routes go around the beautiful lakes.
Another fantastic opportunity to be active in our outdoor spaces is through the free 5km parkrun at Dinton Pastures Country Park and California Country Park, which you can register for parkwalk online.
 Help Berkshire get better connected
This week is the last chance to take part in a short survey to gather feedback on broadband, mobile coverage, online access and barriers to digital across Berkshire.
Your input will help shape future improvements.
Your voice can make a real difference. Together, we can help improve digital connectivity and access for everyone.
The deadline to respond to this survey was previously 16 April, but it is now open until midnight on Wednesday 30 April.
 Save the date for free festival at Dinton Pastures
Dinton Pastures will soon be transformed into a living gallery of art, imagination, and nature with Wokingham Borough’s Forest of Imagination - a free, family-friendly arts and culture showcase like no other in the Thames Valley.
It’ll be open to the public on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May, and it’s free entry for everyone. Don't miss this magical opportunity to reconnect with creativity and nature in one of our borough’s most beautiful green spaces.
Discover unique installations including a collection of giant insect antennae, towering Biodiversity Totems celebrating local wildlife, and a Forest Shelter, a handcrafted outdoor classroom that will remain for future generations to enjoy.
There will be free workshops and activities including:
- nature-inspired crafting
- mask-making
- flower art
- interactive performances like Mother Nature’s Supper Club, blending food, theatre and climate awareness
- the Earth-Club Field Station, where art, science, and storytelling collide.
More than fourteen local schools have been involved in creative sessions leading up to the event.
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