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We're boosting local places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 🧒Betwe...
08/09/2026

We're boosting local places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 🧒

Between 2026 and 2029, we're creating more than 600 new SEND spaces for all age groups within the borough.

That includes specialist schools, provision within mainstream schools, training hubs for over-16s and more. 🏫

The first new settings will be opening throughout the 2026 autumn term, with more to follow annually.

This will address a recent shortfall which has required some SEND students to be educated outside the borough. 🚌

It will make provision more sustainable by reducing the cost of external placements and transport to school.

By the end of 2029, our aim is that every child will have their SEND requirements met locally where that's the best option.

We'll keep you posted as new settings open, and you can see a full list of what's planned on our website.

We are delighted to welcome DP Hospitality, the new café operator at Dinton Pastures Country Park. ☕Passionate about fre...
07/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome DP Hospitality, the new café operator at Dinton Pastures Country Park. ☕

Passionate about fresh, locally sourced food and creating welcoming places to relax and recharge, DP Hospitality now run The Coffee Deck at Dinton Activity Centre and The Coffee House by the main car park. 😋

Next time you’re at Dinton, pop in for a brew or some delicious food including hot and cold breakfast options, sandwiches, afternoon tea and cakes. 🍰

They also have a delicious barbecue menu including burgers, hot dogs, chicken shawarma, koftas and jacket potatoes. Vegetarian and vegan options available. 🍢

Opening hours:

• The Coffee Deck, Monday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm
• The Coffee House: Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 4pm

Meet Willowby. 🐛After 517 suggestions and 441 votes from local residents, Willowby received the most votes and is now th...
07/09/2026

Meet Willowby. 🐛

After 517 suggestions and 441 votes from local residents, Willowby received the most votes and is now the official name of Dinton Pastures' willow caterpillar.

The living willow sculpture has recently been restored by our Rangers, volunteers and local students, helping preserve a much-loved feature of the park that provides habitat for wildlife.

Congratulations to Ben Mclachlan, who was selected at random from those who suggested the winning name. Ben has won a special family visit to Dinton Pastures, including a boat hire session, the chance to meet the Rangers and a unique willow tree grown from caterpillar cuttings.

Have you seen Willowby at Dinton Pastures Country Park over the summer? Let us know in the comments. 🌿

A brand new way to move has landed in Wokingham 🧘‍♀️✨ Wokingham Leisure Centre has opened a new 12-bed Reformer Pilates ...
06/09/2026

A brand new way to move has landed in Wokingham 🧘‍♀️✨

Wokingham Leisure Centre has opened a new 12-bed Reformer Pilates studio, bringing one of the biggest fitness trends around right here to the borough. 🙌

Never tried it before? Reformer Pilates uses specialist equipment to add resistance and support as you move, helping to build strength, improve flexibility, balance and mobility.

And you definitely don’t need to be a Pilates pro! There are classes for different experience levels, from getting to grips with the basics through to a more challenging workout. 💪

With more than 30 classes running each week, there are plenty of chances to give it a go.

Looking for a bargain while supporting a good cause?The Reuse Pop-Up Shop is back at Finchampstead Baptist Church next ...
05/09/2026

Looking for a bargain while supporting a good cause?

The Reuse Pop-Up Shop is back at Finchampstead Baptist Church next weekend, Saturday 12 September, from 10am to 1pm.

Browse a range of quality pre-loved items including toys, books and household goods, all diverted from disposal and given a second life.

All profits from the event will be donated to Berkshire Women's Aid, helping support people affected by domestic abuse across Berkshire. ♻️ 💚

Finchampstead Baptist Church, Gorse Ride North, Finchampstead, RG40 4ES 📍

Cash and card payments accepted.

Explore the beautiful countryside around Wokingham, raise money for a cause that matters to you and enjoy a great day ou...
04/09/2026

Explore the beautiful countryside around Wokingham, raise money for a cause that matters to you and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.

Hundreds of people take part in The Wokingham Walk each year, helping to raise thousands of pounds for charities while discovering some of the hidden gems on our doorstep. 🌳

Organised by Wokingham Lions Club, the event has become a much-loved fixture in the local calendar, bringing people together to support causes close to their hearts.

This year's autumn walk takes place on Sunday 18 October, with 5, 10 and 15-mile routes available. 👟

Whether you're looking for a new challenge, a chance to get outdoors or an opportunity to support a favourite charity, the Wokingham Walk offers something for everyone. ❤️

Many people were affected by the pandemic. Some lost loved ones. Others supported family, friends, neighbours and their ...
04/09/2026

Many people were affected by the pandemic. Some lost loved ones. Others supported family, friends, neighbours and their communities through difficult times. 💚

Last week, people from across the borough came together to open the Covid Memorial Woodland near California Country Park.

Created by residents, volunteers, schools, community groups, charities, partners and council teams, the woodland provides a place to remember, reflect and spend time in nature. 🌳

More than 6,700 trees have been planted across the site and, over time, the woodland will grow into an important place for both people and wildlife.

Read more: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/news/2026/covid-memorial-woodland-opens-remembrance-and-reflection

We're proposing to move Bearwood Primary School in Sindlesham to new purpose-built premises at Spencers Wood. 🏫You can h...
03/09/2026

We're proposing to move Bearwood Primary School in Sindlesham to new purpose-built premises at Spencers Wood. 🏫

You can have your say in an informal consultation now, with a formal consultation set to follow next month.

The move, which would happen in September 2028, would address an imbalance in primary school places across the borough.

They're fully subscribed in the Shinfield area but under-subscribed in other areas, which isn't financially sustainable. 💷

Schools get funding from the Government per pupil, but running costs stay the same even with fewer pupils.

The Spencers Wood site will offer 210 mainstream places and a further 14 for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 👧

Subject to planning, we'd then convert the existing Bearwood site into a special school with 80 SEND places, to open in 2029.

This will also support our multi-million pound SEND investment programme to create more places within Wokingham Borough.

Our executive will make a final decision on the proposal in December.

Make a splash this Saturday (5 September) at Dinton Pastures Country Park's Open Water Swimming Evening. 🏊‍♂️It takes p...
03/09/2026

Make a splash this Saturday (5 September) at Dinton Pastures Country Park's Open Water Swimming Evening. 🏊‍♂️

It takes place from 5pm to 8pm at the Dinton Activity Centre and is the perfect opportunity for people:

• Training for an event
• Building confidence in open water
• Enjoying a swim in a safe setting

After the event, all swimmers are invited to relax lakeside with barbecue food and a drink from the bar.

For more information and to book your ticket, visit the Dinton Pastures Country Park events webpage. 🎟️

✨GIVEAWAY! ✨The team at Dinton Pastures are running a competition for one lucky person to win two free tickets to the Me...
02/09/2026

✨GIVEAWAY! ✨

The team at Dinton Pastures are running a competition for one lucky person to win two free tickets to the Medieval Jousting event. 🐎

Tickets will grant you entry on a day of your choice, Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 September (10am to 4pm). 🙌

To enter:
• Follow Dinton Pastures Country Park on Facebook (and/or Instagram under @ dintonpasturescp) and look for their competition post: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1061949639886394
• Tag a friend in the comments on their Facebook (and/or Instagram) post (each comment is an entry)
• Share the post

Entries close on Thursday 10 September at 12 noon. 📢

A winner will be drawn and announced on Friday 11 September on the Dinton Pastures Facebook and Instagram channels. Good luck! 🍀

Photo credit: Philip Brown Photography 📷

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