 Overnight closures to allow resurfacing
We'll be closing the A329(M) overnight between Winnersh Triangle and Coppid Beech roundabout for the next few weeks to carry out resurfacing.
This started last night (Monday 12 May) and will take place each night until Friday 23 May. A diversion will be in place via the North Wokingham Distributor Road and A329 Reading Road.
The closures will take place from 7pm each day until 6am the following morning. Find out more on our interactive map.
These works are part of our annual maintenance programme to replace or improve roads and footways that are reaching the end of their useful life.
We invest millions in network improvements every year using a range of methods, depending on which is most suitable in each instance.
 Wokingham Borough foster carer Geri
Foster carer stories show difference being made
Foster carers from Wokingham Borough have shared their stories as part of Foster Care Fortnight.
This year’s theme celebrates the power of relationships and the connections carers make with the young people they care for. We’re looking to add more local residents to our pool of foster carers.
The stories on our news site are shared from our fostering community, telling you what it is like to care for the young people of Wokingham borough and the relationships they have built in this important role.
Find out more
Our fostering team is running information events later this month if you want to find out more. Join them for a chat with foster carers and find out more on what it’s really like.
- Wednesday 14 May, 11am to 2pm at Tesco, Wokingham
- Thursday 15 May, 11am to 1.30pm and 3pm to 4.45pm at Aldi, Wokingham
- Thursday 22 May, 11.30am to 1.45pm at Wokingham Library, Carnival Hub (RG40 2AF)
- Thursday 22 May, 6pm to 7pm, online (email fostering@wokingham.gov.uk for an invite)
 Save the date – free events for carers next month
The Wokingham Carers Partnership is organising a series of free events to celebrate Carers Week 2025 (9 to 13 June).
Carers Week is organised every year by Carers UK and Carers Trust, with a different theme each year drawing attention to issues facing unpaid carers across the UK.
The theme for this year’s national campaign is about ‘caring about equality’ and aims to highlight the inequalities faced by unpaid carers.
The following events are being held locally:
- Carers Walk – California Country Park, Finchampstead, Monday 9 June, 1pm to 3pm
- Cream Tea on the Thames – Caversham Pier, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Tuesday 10 June. Enjoy a cruise on the Caversham Princess and a cream tea while you take in the view. Arrive for 10.30am for an 11am departure, arriving back in Caversham at 1pm. A non-refundable deposit of £10 will need to be paid and spaces are limited. This trip is being subsidised by Wokingham Borough Council
- Information Day – Loddon Hall, Twyford, Wednesday 11 June, 3.30pm to 7pm. There will be stands offering information and support from a range of local organisations. Children can also look forward to activities, including face painting, a meet and greet with birds of prey and a visit from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
- Carers Walk – Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst, Thursday 12 June, 10.30am to 12.30pm
- Games Evening – Radstock Community Centre, Earley, Friday 13 June, 6pm to 8pm
To find out more about any of the above events and to book, email: carers@ageukberkshire.org.uk
 Pedalling means prizes in Bike Month challenge
May is Bike Month and we're working with Love to Ride to offer some great prizes to get everyone cycling more.
Whatever your level, anyone can set a simple and sustainable goal to stay motivated and ride more often - all journeys count, even small ones!
You can take part in the Bike Month Challenge throughout May by downloading the Love to Ride app for Apple or Android and creating a free account.
The app can log your rides automatically, or you can log them manually or sync them through another riding app.
Up for grabs for riding throughout May are:
- A £4,000 holiday - ride more to boost your chance of winning
- Encourage five people to enter the challenge and you could win £500
- Ride just five miles for the chance to win £500
- Complete five courses for the chance of a £500 Airbnb break
- Complete five transport rides for the chance of a £500 restaurant tab
- Rate five routes on the app and you could win £500
You can ride by yourself or with your cycling group, or sign up your workplace to ride up the leaderboard with your colleagues.
 Getting good mental health with local support
Since 2001 the Mental Health Foundation has been leading Mental Health Awareness Week – bringing the UK together to focus on getting good mental health.
This year, the week takes place from 12 to 18 May and the theme is community, celebrating the difference it can make to our wellbeing.
If you ever feel in need of some extra support, there are a range of local support services available that can help:
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Wokingham Recovery College – offering free mental health courses and peer support groups
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Mind in Berkshire – free support services, advice and information
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NHS – access therapy and counselling services
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ARC – free and confidential youth counselling
Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. To help with this, consider taking part in:
You can also call Samaritans on 116 123 (freephone, 24 hours every day) or send them an email.
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