Leisure and libraries news archive
- Newly resurfaced car park open for visitors at Heath Lake
Wokingham Borough Council has recently worked in partnership with Wokingham Without Parish Council, to complete resurfacing work at Heath Lake nature reserve. The project, which cost £16,000, was...
04 November 2020
- Leisure centres temporarily close and libraries move to virtual offering only as of 5 November
With Covid-19 cases rising at a rapid rate across the Borough and following the four-week lockdown being announced by central government, a decision has been made to temporarily move our two...
02 November 2020
- Leisure centres temporarily close and libraries move to virtual offering only as of 5 November
With Covid-19 cases rising at a rapid rate across the Borough and following the four-week lockdown being announced by central government, a decision has been made to temporarily move our two...
02 November 2020
- Staying safe during Bonfire and Diwali celebrations
Wokingham Borough Council is asking its residents to stay safe and be considerate to their neighbours during Bonfire Night and Diwali celebrations, especially this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
27 October 2020
- Council congratulates young people for successfully completing Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Wokingham Borough Council is congratulating its young residents who have this year taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award
07 October 2020
- Wokingham Borough Council breaks ground on borough's first net zero carbon building at Dinton Country Park
Wokingham Borough Council broke ground on the first net zero carbon building in Wokingham borough at Dinton Pastures Country Park on Tuesday, 6 October. The building, which will replace the existing...
07 October 2020
- Council opens new boardwalk at Winnersh Meadows
Wokingham Borough Council have officially opened the new and improved boardwalk at Winnersh Meadows this week
01 October 2020
- Lower Earley Library reopening is paused
Following the government's announcement this week about new national Covid-19 restrictions, the reopening of Lower Earley Library has regrettably had to be paused so that Wokingham Borough Council...
24 September 2020
- New and improved destination play park is coming to california country park
Wokingham borough residents are about to get another destination play park in the borough at California Country Park
22 September 2020
- Wokingham Children's Book Festival goes online this October
We're excited to announce the third annual Wokingham Children's Book Festival takes place on October 17 and 18. Like many of this year's book festivals, we'll be online with some top authors talking...
01 September 2020
- Eco-friendly plastic kerbs part of new cycleway
Plastic kerbstones made from recycled materials have been installed as part of a new cycleway to help people travel in and out of Wokingham town centre. Work along London Road in Wokingham is nearing...
18 August 2020
- Splash into action at the new Bulmershe Leisure Centre
The multi-million pound Bulmershe Leisure Centre in Woodley has officially opened its doors today (17 August) welcoming guests, members and VIPs from across the borough.
17 August 2020
- £2.4m Dinton Activity Centre plans get go-ahead
Plans for a brand new Dinton Activity Centre were given the green light at latest planning committee (Wednesday 12 August). The £2.4 million scheme features a new two-storey building that complements...
14 August 2020
- Outdoor fitness training permit is free
Our new Outdoor Fitness Training Permit gives personal trainers and coaches the freedom to move their individual and group sessions outside into our council-managed parks where social distancing is...
05 August 2020
- Borough libraries start to re-open
With national lockdown restrictions now being eased we're happy to announce Wokingham Borough libraries will begin to reopen from next Monday 3 August, starting with Wokingham and Woodley.
29 July 2020
- Council launches project to strengthen the identity of Wokingham Borough and grow its economy
We are proud of our beautiful, vibrant borough and the sense of community that has been so prevalent during the Coronavirus pandemic pride as we have all come together to support each other
23 July 2020
- Leisure centres set to reopen on Monday 3 August
We're pleased to announce Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, St Crispin's Leisure Centre, Arborfield Leisure Centre and Ryeish Green Sports Hub will reopen on Monday 3 August.
22 July 2020
- 13 nature parks you need to know about
Wokingham Borough Council is inviting residents to discover 13 nature parks right on their doorstep, this Love Parks Week. Covering an impressive 120 hectares, the parks are bursting with native...
17 July 2020
- Brand new play area coming to California Country Park
Wokingham Borough Council is set to install a brand new destination play area at California Country Park. The new facility will be an upgrade from the existing play park, complete with new equipment,...
16 July 2020
- Summer has arrived at the Dinton Activity Centre
Splash into action this summer with a series of water based activities at the Dinton Activity Centre. The team has worked extensively to produce a summer holiday activity programme that meets the...
13 July 2020
