 Walking in a festive wonderland with carnival return
The Wokingham Winter Carnival is making its return later this month, promising a fun and festive day out for the family.
The town will be transformed into a winter wonderland on Sunday 30 November, with more than 100 stalls, funfair rides, food and entertainment.
Organised by Wokingham Lions Club, the event runs from 10.30am to 5.30pm. The town centre is closed to traffic for the day so that children can join in the fun in a safe environment.
Don't forget to stop off at the fantastic grotto and meet Father Christmas, who will be giving out presents. Last year's event was unfortunately cancelled due to strong winds.
 Glowing event to raise money for children's charity
Come and experience the magic at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst as the Glow Walk returns on Saturday 22 November.
Hosted by First Days, a children's charity, the event runs from 5pm to 9pm and has been reimagined to bring the atmosphere closer, making every step sparkle and glow.
There will be a brand-new woodland shelter with live music and a woodland wonderland where you can meet singing fairies.
Watch flowing paddleboarders drift by under the stars, enjoy a barbecue and toast marshmallows by the lake.
 Marking Climate Action Week with free events
Learn more about sustainability and how you can help make a difference with Woodley Town Council's second annual Climate Action Week.
Free events will be taking place from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 November under the theme of 'Together for Tomorrow - Local Action, Global Impact'.
The launch day will feature three activities:
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Community litter pick, 10am to 12noon at the Oakwood Centre, with Woodley Adopt a Street for a town-wide litter pick
- Charity fashion show, 1pm to 2pm, on the centre stage in Woodley Town Centre, a celebration of sustainable style with Thames Hospice and Waingels College
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Voice the Change, 3pm to 5pm, at the Oakwood Centre, a community discussion featuring Citizens Advice Wokingham and Professor Chris Merchant from the University of Reading explaining the science behind climate change
Other events running during Climate Action Week include a guided walk around Woodley, a session on energy advice for your home and a recycled art workshop.
Many of the events require booking and all the information about the events can be found on the town council website.
 Celebrate festival of lights with Diwali party
The Punjabi Community Association are hosting a Diwali party at Woosehill Community Centre in Wokingham on Saturday 22 November.
You can enjoy a delicious three-course Indian feast, dancing and an unforgettable night filled with joy, lights and laughter.
Join in the fun from 5.30pm to 10pm, with tickets priced at £30 per adult and £5 for children.
You are welcome to bring your own drinks and there will a raffle, with lots of great prizes to be won.
 Free advice events to help unpaid carers
If you help someone with daily tasks, emotional support or health needs, you might be a carer, even if you don’t call it that. But if you do those things, you’re entitled to help and advice.
You’re welcome to join a series of free events on Thursday 20 November as part of Carers Rights Day, helping people access vital services.
Organised by the Wokingham Carers Partnership, the day will feature two key events at local venues, offering expert advice, legal guidance and employment support.
The morning session will take place at Radstock Community Centre in Earley from 10.15am to 1.30pm, featuring a series of information talks:
- 10.30am: Age UK Berkshire on household support, benefits and grants
- 11.30am: THP Solicitors on legal advice and wills
- 12.30pm: Wokingham Job Support Centre on employee rights and working life
In the afternoon, carers can drop in at The Charity and Community Hub in Wokingham between 3.30pm and 6.30pm for advice and information. A range of local organisations will be there, including Citizens Advice Wokingham, Berkshire Youth, Promise Inclusion and Age UK Berkshire.
The events are free to attend and no prior booking is required for the afternoon session. To book a place at the morning talks, call (0118) 959 4242 or send an email to Age UK Berkshire.
 Image: Wokingham Town Council
Pupils to show off their festive decorations
The decorations that will adorn the Christmas tree in Market Place will be presented on Monday 1 December.
Children from local schools have been invited to make Christmas decorations by the Wokingham Town Mayor.
At 6pm, they will be presented to the Mayor, with Christmas music being provided by St Sebastian Wokingham Band. The decorations will go on the tree later that week.
Meanwhile, the switching on of the Christmas lights in Woodley will be held on Saturday 29 November. This will be held from 4.30pm to 5.30pm in the precinct, with carol singing to enjoy.
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