Leisure and libraries news archive
- Your chance to win 2 free swimming passes this summer!
Wokingham Borough Council are giving you the chance to win 2 free month long swimming passes for either Loddon Valley Leisure Centre or The Carnival Pool!
16 July 2019
- The final countdown for Marvellous Festival
The countdown is on for Marvellous Festival which is taking place this weekend, 20 and 21 July, against the beautiful backdrop of Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst. The event is set to be a sell...
16 July 2019
- Duathlon success at Dinton Pastures
Dinton Pastures Country Park welcomed 40 SUPathletes to its duathlon with a difference on Sunday 14 July. Barnes Fitness organised the SUPathlon, which mixes running and stand-up paddleboarding...
16 July 2019
- Wokingham Active Kids Camp is back this summer
Sport loving youngsters are set for a thrilling summer, as Wokingham Active Kids holiday camp is back in full swing for another year.
16 July 2019
- Wokingham Borough Council's fun day for vulnerable adults
Some of the Borough's most vulnerable adults attended the first-ever inclusion event at Dinton Pastures Country Park, on 3 July, as a part of Wokingham Borough Council's new initiative to combat...
15 July 2019
- Bulmershe Leisure Centre topping out
The highest point of the new £14 million Bulmershe Leisure Centre has been completed, with students, councillors and project teams invited to mark the key milestone.
10 July 2019
- Dinton Pastures duathlon
Dinton Pastures Country Park is hosting a duathlon with a difference this summer – a SUPathlon! The brand new event, which takes place on 14 July, mixes running and stand-up paddleboarding together...
09 July 2019
- Council launches new initiative to help combat loneliness in the Wokingham Borough
As residents get older it is increasingly likely that they may feel lonely, isolated or unhappy. Wokingham Borough Council wants all residents to enjoy their retirement and to continue to feel part...
04 July 2019
- Wokingham Borough libraries kick start their annual Summer Reading Challenge!
Wokingham Borough libraries have launched their annual summer reading challenge, 'Space Chase', encouraging children from across the borough to keep reading over the summer holidays.
The summer...
02 July 2019
- California Country Park opens its paddling pool ready for summer
Make a splash this weekend, as California Country Park opens its ever-popular paddling pool ready for the summer months ahead. From Saturday 6 July, visitors are invited to cool-off as the weather...
02 July 2019
- Young Volunteers Needed To Support Council's Summer Reading Challenge
We are looking for volunteers, aged 16 to 24 with a passion for reading, to help support local children taking part
24 June 2019
- Mulberry Grove park opened by Mayor
The new Mayor of Wokingham Borough, Cllr Bill Soane, got to open his first park on June 20.
21 June 2019
- The countdown is on for annual Marvellous Festival at Dinton Pastures
Kick off the summer holidays in style at the annual Marvellous Festival. The ever popular tribute festival is taking place next month 20 and 21 July at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst.
20 June 2019
- Win a family taster session at Dinton Pastures Country Park
Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to be offering one lucky family the chance to win a taster session at Dinton Pastures Country Park.
20 June 2019
- Wokingham Libraries Helping to Support the Emotional Needs of Local Children
Wokingham libraries have been working in partnership with Relax Kids Wokingham, one of the leading experts in child relaxation training, classes and resources, to create booklists for parents of...
12 June 2019
- Places Leisure team up with Wokingham Borough Council for Carers Week 2019
Caring can be a hugely rewarding experience but individuals often find it challenging to look after their own wellbeing whilst caring. Which is why, Places Leisure and Wokingham Borough Council has...
07 June 2019
- Gear Up During Bike Week For Your Chance to Win £750
We'll be celebrating everyday cycling for everyone during Bike Week, with a series of events across the borough all hosted by the My Journey Team.
06 June 2019
- Record number of attendees at Dinton Pastures Country Park's annual family fun weekend
This weekend Dinton Pastures Country Park welcomed a record number of visitors to its annual family fun weekend. Across the two day event, 2,577 people took part in activities, including paddle...
05 June 2019
- Funding received for Emmbrook 3G pitch
Our plans for a new 3G pitch for students and the public at The Emmbrook School are a step forward thanks a grant from The Premier League, The FA and government's Football Foundation.
04 June 2019
- Wokingham Borough libraries launches a new online service
Wokingham Borough Libraries has launched a new online service to help people registering for Universal Credit. The new online platform, called Universal Skills, will assist people through the process...
31 May 2019
