Wokingham Borough Connect
 Celebrating dads with free family fun day
We’re running a Father’s Day Fun Day at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst with our partners JL Events.
It runs from 11am to 4pm on Sunday 15 June and is free to enter, with classic cars, rides and inflatables, games, crafts and more.
Bring your picnic blankets and enjoy a day of family fun. Dogs are welcome on leads in event area. Normal parking charges apply.
 A picturesque run around country park
The second installment of the Dinton Summer Series is being held on Thursday 19 June.
This is a friendly series of running events, with the option to run either 5km or 10km at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst. There is also a 2km option for children.
The adult run starts at 7.30pm, with the children's event starting at 7pm. The course is a lovely off-road, flat, traffic-free route around the park, giving you the chance to enjoy the beautiful lakes and wildlife.
All runs are timed and you will get a medal for finishing each event. There will also be trophies for the fastest runners in different categories. Future events will be held on 17 July and 14 August.
 Play a climate game at Wokingham Library
Join us at Wokingham Library for interactive climate and nature games on Saturday 14 June.
We’ve partnered with not-for-profit Climate Fresk to host its Nature Game and Climate Game sessions at the library, which is part of the Carnival Hub, from 12.45pm to 3.45pm.
The Climate Game explores the science of climate change, while the Nature Game focuses on biodiversity and ecosystem connections. Both games are equally engaging and suitable for beginners and experts alike.
These are collaborative experiences, with 42 beautifully designed game cards, which you'll arrange to reveal cause-and-effect relationships.
It gives you a chance to create your very own visual representation of environmental systems.
This is a free event, but places are limited, so book your spot. No prior knowledge is needed. This is part of a wider set of events for Reading Climate Festival, which runs from 7 to 21 June.
 Woodley Carnival returns with stellar line-up
More than 6,000 people are expected to attend the annual Woodley Community Carnival, bringing together local bands and a spectacular evening fireworks display.
This year's event is being held at Woodford Park on Saturday 14 June, with lots of stalls, live performances and free attractions from 12 noon to 5pm. You can expect:
- A classic car display
- A show run by Woodley Flower Club
- Farmyard animals, including ponies
- Displays from local enthusiasts, such as caged birds and model railways
- Roaming attractions, including movie characters and stilt walkers
- A BMX stunt show
For children, there will also be inflatables, including an assault course, as well as sporting challenges.
 Shape priorities on spending for 2026/27
Do you think we should be spending more funding towards arts, culture and events?
Our 2026/27 budget conversation gives you a chance to shaped how your Council Tax is spent. We need to hear about what is most important to you and what is less important.
Most of our spending is committed to services we’re legally required to provide, such as adult and children's social care.
The consultation will focus on the areas where we have more flexibility, known as discretionary spending, and how we might make savings, as well as how we can generate more income.
 Laugh out loud fun at Dinton comedy night
You can enjoy something a little different by joining us for a comedy night on Thursday 19 June.
Following a sell-out show earlier this year, we’re offering another evening of entertainment at Dinton Activity Centre in Hurst, off Sandford Lane.
Andrew Bird, Keefy Jewell and Hajar J Woodland join MC Jonathan Elston for the event, which is in partnership with Laughter Craft Comedy.
Food and drink is available on the evening from 6pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm.
Suitable for over 18s only. Tickets are £15. Book by emailing the events team.
 Classical performance comes to Wokingham church
A classical music concert is coming to a church in Wokingham this weekend.
Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing at All Saints Church in Wokingham at 6pm on Sunday (15 June). Watch the preview video to see what's to come for the event.
Serenity amid the storm will see them perform Louise Farrenc's Symphony No.3 and Johannes Brahms's Symphony No.4. Tickets can be bought on the orchestra's website.
The orchestra also offers free tickets for anyone who has not been to see a classical music concert and wants to give it a try.
 Vote for your favourite displays at summer show
The Twyford and Ruscombe Horticultural Association are holding their Summer Village Show on Saturday 14 June.
Join them at Loddon Hall in Twyford from 2pm, with entry just £1 and free for children.
See the displays of flowers, vegetables, art and photography, while having the chance to vote for your favourites.
There will be children's activities available, plus delicious homemade cakes and refreshments, as well as a plant sale.
 Give your feedback on Forest of Imagination
Were you one of the hundreds of residents that joined us for Forest of Imagination at Dinton Pastures last month?
We’re looking for your feedback from the showcase weekend on 24 and 25 May.
The event saw people gather at the country park in Hurst to celebrate nature through arts, culture and education to help imagine and create a better and more sustainable future.
If you attended, we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the installations, workshops and what you thought of the weekend more generally.
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