 Remembering those who served and sacrificed
Events will be held across the borough to mark Remembrance Sunday (8 November).
Wokingham Town Council will lead a two-minute silence in Market Place at 11am. There will be a Remembrance parade, which leaves Market Place at 2.35pm and arrives at All Saints Church at 3pm. This will be followed by a wreath laying ceremony.
In Twyford, there will be a short parade from 1st Twyford Scouts, setting off at 10am. It will go through the village to St Mary's Church, followed by a wreath laying and church service.
A remembrance service will be held at Earley St Peter's Church from 10am to 11am.
In Sonning, there will be a march through the village, led by the local branch of the Royal British Legion. They will join the Reading Blue Coat School cadets as they march from the school to St Andrew's Church for the 10.30am service.
The annual remembrance parade in Finchampstead will be at 3pm. The event sees villagers set off from Finchampstead Memorial Park to the war memorial for a service.
Swallowfield's Act of Remembrance will be at the village war memorial at 10.15am, followed by a service at All Saints Church at 10.50am.
A remembrance Sunday service is being held at St Nicholas Church in Hurst at 10.45am. This will be followed by wreath laying at the memorial and a two-minute silence. Residents are also being invited to read the stories of local men commemorated on the village war memorial via the online memorial archive.
Armistice Day events and more
Residents are invited to gather at the war memorial in Woodford Park, as Woodley remembers and honours those who served and sacrificed.
The Armistice Day Ceremony will include The Last Post, the national two-minute silence at 11am, a rendition of Reveille, a reading of the Kohima Epitaph and a wreath laying. The event is organised by Woodley Town Council and the Winnersh and District Royal British Legion.
The war memorial inside Wokingham Town Hall will be open for quiet reflection and remembrance from 2 to 6 November, between 10am and 2pm. Another two-minute silence will be held on 11 November.
 Wildlife theme for Twyford's Scarecrow Trail
More than 50 imaginative scarecrows are popping up across Twyford as the popular Scarecrow Trail returns.
Running until Saturday (31 October), this year's trail has a wildlife theme, with residents, businesses and community groups creating displays for families to discover and enjoy.
Maps cost £3 and are available from Grapevine Estate Agents and Ola Coffee Shop. Participants can explore Twyford at their own pace, spotting scarecrows while visiting local cafés and businesses along the way.
The event raises money for the PTAs of Polehampton Infant & Junior Schools and The Colleton Primary School, supporting projects and educational opportunities that benefit local pupils.
 Don't miss these spellbinding events
This October, we have a thrilling line-up of family-friendly Halloween events and activities for everyone to enjoy at Dinton Pastures Country Park.
Get ready to hunt down pumpkins and mischievous ghosts, lovingly created by local talented schools and groups.
A trail map costs £2.50 per person (adults do not need to book) from the Dinton Activity Centre reception or online. Find all the hidden Halloween characters and return your completed map to reception to receive a small prize. This runs until 1 November.
Embark on a spooky, family-friendly trail, night run, or both on Halloween (31 October).
The Spooky Trail runs from 4.30pm to 6.30pm where you’ll meet characters from Reading Rep Theatre and create magic potions, help ghosts find missing treasures, help scientists bring Frankenstein to life and become part of a skeleton band. Food and drink and marshmallow toasting by the fire is available at an additional cost.
Tickets cost £9 per adult (aged 18 and over) and £4 per child (aged three to 12). Children under three are free and parking is included in your ticket.
Come and experience the adrenaline of Halloween night by taking part in a fun 5km Night Run. Hosted by Barnes Fitness, it takes place from 7.15pm and you’re encouraged to dress up and see Dinton Pastures in a different light after dark.
Tickets cost £22 per adult (aged 18 years and over) and £17 per child (aged 11 to 17 years old). Head or chest torches are compulsory. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear is advised. Book now on the Barnes Fitness website.
 Decorate your front door with your own wreath
Kick off the festive season by creating your own beautiful Christmas wreath while supporting a great local cause.
The wreath making workshop is being hosted at WADE Day Centre, with all materials provided and expert guidance from the volunteers at Wokingham Horticultural Association.
Choose from one of two sessions:
- Friday 4 December, 7pm
- Saturday 5 December, 10.30am
At £35 per person, your place includes a festive drink of mulled wine or hot chocolate, along with mince pies and shortbread biscuits to enjoy while you craft your unique wreath.
Please bring your own scissors and secateurs. All proceeds help to support the work of WADE Day Centre, which provides a safe, social and stimulating environment for older adults.
For tickets or more information, contact Elaine or call 0118 304 5865.
 Event to help unpaid carers get support
Unpaid carers in Wokingham Borough can attend a day of talks and advice to help them with their role.
The Wokingham Carers Partnership is hosting a day of talks at Radstock Community Centre in Earley, from 9.30am to 3.30pm on Thursday 19 November. The agenda, which is being run for Carers Rights Day, includes sessions on:
- 9.45am - SENDIASS: Education Health Care Plan information
- 10.40am - Wokingham Borough Council: preparing for adulthood
- 11.35am - Citizens Advice: help with saving energy
- 12.40pm - THP Solicitors: legal advice and wills
- 1.25pm - Recovery College: your health matters too
- 2.30pm - Age UK Berkshire: carers breaks and other new services
- Online meeting - Silver Time Legal: wills, trust, lasting power of attorney, care fees and inheritance tax
To book your free place, call 0118 959 4242 or email carers@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Free carers information session
There’s also Carers UK session for unpaid carers from 12 noon to 1pm on Tuesday 17 November.
It will cover the Digital Resource Centre for Carers (information and guidance hub) and the Jointly app for organising and communicating caring responsibilities. Book your free place online.
You can create a free Digital Resource for Carers account to get help now, use access code DGTL9788.
Also coming up is...
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Launch events for local family hubs are happening across Wokingham Borough, with the next one today (28 October) from 11am to 3pm at Starlings Family Hub in Twyford. Further events are also planned in Wokingham, Winnersh, Shinfield and Finchampstead.
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The Laser Show, run by JL Events and LDLS, will be lighting up Dinton Pastures on Sunday (1 November) from 5pm to 8pm. The show’s theme is Hollywood Under the Stars and tickets cost £9.95 for adults, £5.95 for children.
- The Wokingham Charity Fireworks Spectacular returns to Cantley Park in Wokingham on Saturday 7 November. The funfair opens at 5.30pm and the display is set to begin at 7.30pm.
- Start Advent with a bang at a come-and-sing event on Saturday 28 November at St Mary's Church in Shinfield. Sing selections from Handel's Messiah and other festive classics. Rehearsals are from 10am to 5pm, with a public concert from 6pm to 8.30pm.
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