http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/ Top stories for Community http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2108054_queens_diamond_jubilee_party_for_charvil Charvil is following in the footsteps of its neighbouring villages by planning a spectacular celebration for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2108054_queens_diamond_jubilee_party_for_charvil Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107952_lottery_grant_helps_me2_make_a_difference Lottery bosses have granted a Wokingham charity the finances it needs to continue offering inclusion training to group leaders wanting to help disabled children enjoy mainstream activities. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107952_lottery_grant_helps_me2_make_a_difference Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107939_burns_night_welcomed_back_to_sonning Music lovers were blown away by Bracknell and Wokingham Community Band during a fourth anniversary performance at a town centre church. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107939_burns_night_welcomed_back_to_sonning Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107865_nominate_your_local_heroes Unsung heroes across the town are being sought to receive a 2012 Civic Award. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107865_nominate_your_local_heroes Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107785_jubliee_party_plans_for_woodley Streams of bunting will be hung around Woodley in the summer when the town throws a children’s party to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107785_jubliee_party_plans_for_woodley Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107398_finchampstead_and_california__get_new_associate_priest A FINCHAMPSTEAD church will be welcoming a new associate priest to the village in the spring. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2107398_finchampstead_and_california__get_new_associate_priest Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2093272_times_past__julies_crowning_glory Julie Woolnough, was crowned Miss Wokingham in 1979 after a competition at town nightspot King of Club. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2093272_times_past__julies_crowning_glory Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2092395_getback_flying_a_flag_for_their_town Flag-happy pupils at one school went to town with their designs for the wokingham Carnival in May 1976. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2092395_getback_flying_a_flag_for_their_town Tue, 10 May 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086439_under_threat_chernobyl_disaster_group_needs_volunteers A Sonning woman who founded the local branch of a charity which supports children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster is calling for help to stop it from folding. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086439_under_threat_chernobyl_disaster_group_needs_volunteers Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086385_appeal_for_life_savers_to_volunteer Wokingham folk are being encouraged to give up some of their spare time and join a fleet of voluntary first aiders helping save lives across the county. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086385_appeal_for_life_savers_to_volunteer Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086189_inspiring_teens_up_for_award A group of Wokingham teenagers who set up a meeting place for young people have been chosen as finalists in the national volunteering awards. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086189_inspiring_teens_up_for_award Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086169_good_citizens_up_for_awards The neighbour who helps you across the street, the woman who runs a Brownie group, or someone who volunteers in the town could be in line for a Woodley Citizens’ Award. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086169_good_citizens_up_for_awards Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086090_litter_pickers_rewarded Volunteers who helped tidy up their community were praised by the Wokingham borough mayor and given an eco-friendly gift. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2086090_litter_pickers_rewarded Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2085721_volunteers_needed_to_keep_coffee_flowing New year volunteers are needed to help a town centre coffee shop continue to thrive and support charities in 2011. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2085721_volunteers_needed_to_keep_coffee_flowing Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2085250_public_services_could_come_to_community_hubs Public services could be coming to a neighbourhood near you under plans to create ‘community hubs’ around Wokingham. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2085250_public_services_could_come_to_community_hubs Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2085162_get_out_and_involved_in_the_community Wokingham folk contemplating lifestyle changes this New Year are being asked to consider volunteering and help arrange the 2011 Winnersh Village Fete. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2085162_get_out_and_involved_in_the_community Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2083001_chance_to_quiz_your_councillor_tomorrow Get help from your local councillors at the Woodley and Whitegates Liberal Democrats surgery. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2083001_chance_to_quiz_your_councillor_tomorrow Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2081940_appeal_for_park_warden Villagers are being offered the opportunity to keep an eye on the green spaces around Twyford by becoming the new park warden. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2081940_appeal_for_park_warden Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2081937_community_takes_to_fbc_centre_in_thousands A Finchampstead community centre has gone from strength to strength with thousands of people walking through the doors since it opened just over six months ago. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2081937_community_takes_to_fbc_centre_in_thousands Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2079913_plenty_of_oaks_at_friends_talk A tree warden addressed environmentalists about the importance of the oak tree and its wildlife at a meeting in Woosehill last month. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2079913_plenty_of_oaks_at_friends_talk Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2055869_eustace_crescent_street_party_a_success Residents in one Wokingham estate showed they are streets ahead when it comes to community spirit after families gathered for an afternoon of fun and games on Saturday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2055869_eustace_crescent_street_party_a_success Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2052400_its_the_woodley_carnival_this_weekend Tamsin Wade and Samantha Sharp will head up tomorrow's Woodley Carnival extravaganza. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2052400_its_the_woodley_carnival_this_weekend Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2052380_scouts_success_at_twyford_donkey_derby Thousands of revellers turned up for the popular Twyford Donkey Derby. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2052380_scouts_success_at_twyford_donkey_derby Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051638_writings_on_the_wall_for_pistol A thank you to a graffiti artist whose work raised £575 for a Wokingham charity has been unveiled. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051638_writings_on_the_wall_for_pistol Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051307_family_picnic_at_camp_mohawk Tasty cakes made by actress Jane Asher will be on the menu at a family event in Wargrave this weekend. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051307_family_picnic_at_camp_mohawk Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051195_bank_holiday_family_fun_at_pub The Bird in Hand in Knowl Hill will ditch it feathers for four legs and waggy tails to host a dog show. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051195_bank_holiday_family_fun_at_pub Wed, 20 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051100_sprucing_up_youth_shelter Wokingham's homeless shelter Seaford Court got a complete makeover when an army of volunteers turned up. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2051100_sprucing_up_youth_shelter Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2050421_community_comes_out_to_play Candy floss, balloons and lots of fun was the order of the day at the Wokingham Town Council’s Fun Day. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2050421_community_comes_out_to_play Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2050104_credit_crunch_strains_twin_towns_amiti Wokingham's twinning links with France and Germany are under strain because of the recession. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2050104_credit_crunch_strains_twin_towns_amiti Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2049765_team_offers_toads_safe_passage Toads on Wokingham  roads have had their way smoothed with the introduction of new crossing signs. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2049765_team_offers_toads_safe_passage Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2049763_boost_for_dental_services_in_the_borough Two new dental surgeries are opening in Wokingham as part of a £1 million NHS investment. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2049763_boost_for_dental_services_in_the_borough Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2049199_volunteers_give_beauty_spot_a_spring_makeover Community spirit and elbow grease have helped revamp a Winnersh beauty spot. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2049199_volunteers_give_beauty_spot_a_spring_makeover Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2048529_tv_star_to_be_a_guest_at_festival Television and radio personality Jeremy Vine will make a guest appearance at this year’s Wargrave Festival. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2048529_tv_star_to_be_a_guest_at_festival Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2048107_residents_joy_over_traveller_barrier A barrier to keep out illegal traveller encampments has been welcomed by townspeople. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2048107_residents_joy_over_traveller_barrier Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2047768_hockey_offer_over_easter A hockey holiday camp to keep children active is being held duirng next month's Easter holiday. http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/community/s/2047768_hockey_offer_over_easter Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0000