 May Fayre brings family fun to town centre
Wokingham's annual May Fayre returns on Monday 4 May, promising a great family day out with activities running from 10am to 5pm.
The event, organised by Wokingham Lions Club, has been running since 1995 and features over 150 stalls from local businesses and charities, a children's funfair and train ride, a children's farm, and ferret racing.
Food vendors will be selling meals, snacks, ice cream and drinks throughout the day. There's a picnic area and events marquee in Elms Field where you can relax and enjoy the entertainment.
The main stage is in Market Place, with stalls extending down Denmark Street and through Erftstadt Court to Elms Field. The town centre will be closed to traffic for the day.
All funds raised go to local charities.
 Saddle up for country music and BBQ festival
Dinton Pastures Country Park is hosting Country & 'Cue on Sunday 3 May from 11am to 6pm, organised by JL Events.
The family-friendly event celebrates country culture with live music on the Southern Roots Radio stage, BBQ and butchery demonstrations hosted by Marcus Bawdon of Country Wood Smoke, and hands-on entertainment.
You can try line dancing and axe throwing, take on the hot wing challenge, or ride the rodeo bull. There's a dedicated children's fun zone, plus food vendors, bars and stalls throughout the day.
Entry includes access to free demos and live entertainment all day, with additional costs for activities. Parking charges apply at £5 per car when booked in advance.
 Free children's fun day returns
Wokingham Town Council is hosting a Children's Fun Day on 23 May at Langborough Recreation Ground from 10am to 4pm.
The free event is perfect for children aged 10 and under, offering a full day of activities and entertainment. There'll be fairground rides from JWS Fairgrounds, a mobile farm from Millers Ark where children can meet the animals, and displays from Berkshire Birds of Prey.
Circus Scene will be running face painting and entertainment, while The Cowshed offers hands-on arts and crafts. There's also a climbing wall from Dinton Activity Centre, soft play from First Days, and go kart rides.
Food and drink will be available to buy throughout the day, including ice cream, lemonade, churros and hot food.
There'll be toilets on site, first aid, and quiet and sensory tents from Me2Club for anyone who needs a break from the busier activities.
Find full event details on the Wokingham Town Council website.
 Test your knowledge at CLASP quiz night
Local charity CLASP is hosting a quiz night at St Crispin's School Hall on Friday 24 April from 7.00pm to 10pm.
Teams of up to eight people will compete for glory, with all proceeds going to CLASP. You can come as a team, in a small group, or on your own and be matched with others on the night.
Tickets are £10 and there'll be a raffle with prizes to win. You can bring your own drinks and nibbles.
 South Berkshire Singers bring Vivaldi to Wokingham
South Berkshire Singers are performing at St Paul's Church in Wokingham on Saturday 18 April at 7.30pm.
The concert features Vivaldi's Gloria, Chilcott's Jubilate and Chilcott's Gloria, directed by Kate Walker with accompanist Simon Dinsdale.
Entry is free with interval refreshments available. Donations will support St Paul's chosen charities: Home Start Wokingham, Soulspace and The Bible Society.
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