 Create your own candle and wax melts
We're delighted to announce Wick and Sip, a brand new event for 2026.
Taking place at Dinton Activity Centre on Friday 30 January from 7pm to 9pm, you will learn how to make your own candle and wax melts.
This relaxing, hands-on workshop is delivered by local supplier Ell and Eve.
Tickets cost £45 and includes:
- A 30cl glass candle vessel
- Two wax melts
- A choice of essential oils
- Mika powders and biodegradable glitter to personalise your creations
It's the perfect way to spend time with friends or family, get creative and make warm, luxurious scents.
Arrival starts from 6.30pm onwards. Drinks are available to purchase on the night.
 Embark on an adventure under the stars
If you have always wanted to paddle on a lake in the evening, here is your chance.
The glow paddle is back at Dinton Pastures' Black Swan Lake on Friday 30 January from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Come and immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere and let the moonlight guide you on this extraordinary adventure.
Bring your glow sticks, torches and fairy lights to light up the night as you explore the lake in a whole new way.
It’s the perfect way to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the water while adding a touch of sparkle to your evening.
Tickets cost £30 per adult and £20 per child (aged eight years and over) and include a buoyancy aid, glow sticks and either a paddleboard, pedalo, canoe or kayak.
A hot drink and sweet treat awaits you on your arrival back to shore.
 Free storytime fun at the café
Wokingham Libraries are running a series of storytime events at the Coffee Deck at Dinton Activity Centre.
It's free to attend and the next event takes place on Tuesday 27 January from 11am to 11.30pm.
No booking necessary, simply turn up, listen and enjoy.
Afterwards you can enjoy a bite to eat at the café, take a stroll along Black Swan Lake or have fun in the play park.
 Immerse yourself in nature with forest bathing
Forest bathing is back on Saturday 31 January at California Country Park.
Run by the Forest Bathing Institute, these sessions consist of a two and a half hour, gentle walk under the canopy of trees.
A Forest Bating Guide will share science about why time spent with trees is good for you, including research into the benefits of breathing woodland air, before concluding with guided relaxation.
The session costs £36 and runs from 10.30am to 1pm. Three and a half hours of car parking is included in the ticket price.
Visit the Forest Bathing Institute website for more information, including their university research programmes.
 Learn how to craft a silver pendant
Come and learn the basics of creating your own beautiful, solid silver jewellery in a brand-new workshop on Monday 9 February from 6.30pm to 9pm at Dinton Activity Centre.
Art clay silver will be used during this workshop and you will be guided by an instructor to help you make a solid silver pendant necklace from start to finish.
The workshop costs £85 and you will have access to a variety of different textures, texture mats, moulds and shapes.
Nibbles and a glass of prosecco, coffee, tea or soft drink will be on hand throughout to help fuel your creativity.
No experience necessary. Suitable for people aged 16 years and over.
 Share your views on proposed membership scheme
We are exploring introducing a flexible membership scheme at Dinton Activity Centre and want to hear your thoughts.
The scheme would allow adults, young people, children and families to access facilities, programmes, events and tuition for a simple monthly fee.
There would be no joining fees and no long-term contracts.
You can share your views by taking part in a short questionnaire by Friday 30 January.
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