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  1. Acorn Community Centre: Day Centre, cafe and sensory garden

    Cafe open Tuesday to Friday 09:30am to 2pm. Please see our Facebook page for seasonal holiday closures.

     

    Acorn Centre

    The Acorn Community Centre is located next to Woosehill Medical Centre on Fernlea Drive. The Centre is home to the Optalis Learning Disabilities Day Centre, and the Acorn café and garden are open to the public. 

    The café is open Tuesdays to Fridays 09:30am to 2pm for hot and cold drinks, snacks and light lunches.

    Come and enjoy a coffee, have a look round our Sensory Garden and buy a pot plant or two from our Growing Places project. We would love to see you!

    Contact information

    Website
    Wokingham Borough Council website
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    Contact Name
    Mark Tomkinson
    Telephone
    0118 974 6341 0118 974 6341 0118 989 9750 (day service for adults with learning disabilities) 0118 989 9750 (day service for adults with learning disabilities)
    E-mail
    acorncommunitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk
    Social Media

    Location

    Name
    Acorn Community Centre
    Address
    Fernlea Drive
    Woosehill
    Postcode
    RG41 3DR
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    When is it On/Open ?

    Date & Time Information

    Cafe open Tuesday to Friday 09:30am to 2pm. Please see our Facebook page for seasonal holiday closures.

     

    Costs and Fee Information

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    Facilities and Accessibility

    Facilities
    Wheelchair access
    Additional Information

     

     

    Provision For

    Supporting people with
    Learning and Communication

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  2. Shinfield Rise Community Flat: support with housing enquiries, activities and learning opportunities

    Youth group ( ages 8-12 years) at the Community Flat: Every Monday during term time. 4pm to 5.30pm

    Councillor Surgery: third Wednesday of the month, 5pm-6pm

    Housing Surgery: Every Thursday 11am-12pm

    Mums with under 5's group: Every Thursday 1pm-3pm 

    Shinfield Rise Community Flat

    The Shinfield Rise Community Flat opened it's doors in November 2012. Since then we have been running a basic programme, which includes Housing Surgeries, local Have Your Say Meetings, and Drop-In Surgeries with local Borough and Parish Councillors. 
    We also run several events and activities.

    We really need ideas and suggestions from the community, as to what they want to see happening moving forward, all suggestions are welcome as we want to deliver the right services and activities to suit the local needs of residents in Shinfield Rise.

     

    Contact information

    Website
    Shinfield Rise Community Flat
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    Contact Name
    Shabina Maher
    Contact Position
    Community Engagement Officer
    Telephone
    07714 069408 07714 069408 0118 988 8220 (Shinfield Parish Council) 0118 988 8220 (Shinfield Parish Council)
    E-mail
    shabina.maher@wokingham.gov.uk
    Contact Us
    Contact Us Form
    Social Media

    Location

    Name
    Community Flat
    Address
    36, Frensham Green
    Reading
    Postcode
    RG2 8EH
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    Notes

    The Community Flat is located near to Hillside Primary School (6 minute walk).

    When is it On/Open ?

    Date & Time Information

    Youth group ( ages 8-12 years) at the Community Flat: Every Monday during term time. 4pm to 5.30pm

    Councillor Surgery: third Wednesday of the month, 5pm-6pm

    Housing Surgery: Every Thursday 11am-12pm

    Mums with under 5's group: Every Thursday 1pm-3pm 

    Facilities and Accessibility

    Facilities
    Wheelchair access
    Premises on a bus route
    FREE Activities
    Toilets
    Indoor Play Area
    Easy Access for Prams and Buggies
    Accessible toilet

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  3. Rainbow Community and Children's Centre, Winnersh

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    Rainbow Community Centre

    The Rainbow Community and Children's Centre aims to serve the Winnersh community.

    The community building is maintained by Wokingham Borough Council. Events and activities are arranged by Wokingham Borough Council, Winnersh Children's Centre and the Centre Forward Community Group, a voluntary organisation run by local residents.  

    The Rainbow Community Centre is also the venue of the Winnersh Children's Centre.

    Types of activities available at the centre:

    • 2 sessions of Short Mat Bowls per week (run by Centre Forward Community Group) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2.15pm.
    • Minibus Trips (run by Centre Forward Community Group)
    • Breast Feeding Network -breastfeeding support is available here fortnightly on Wednesday mornings-appointments should be pre-booked by emailing wokingham@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk (during term time)
    • Share-this is currently held on Wednesdays between 1pm and 2pm.

    Share is a charity who aim to support the community with fresh food including bread and other items which would ordinarily be wasted and are either surplus stock or end of day items from supermarkets.

    From the 11th January 2023 SHARE are asking you to Pay It Forward in the form of a £1 donation. If you do not have £1 you are still able to access SHARE. There is a 1 bag limit in place to try to ensure that there is enough food for all that attend, however you are very welcome to return at the end of the session to take more of the fresh items that are left.

    • Play and Learn session on Tuesday mornings run by the Children's Centre. This starts at 10am and does not currently need to be booked in advance. 
    • The Sunflower Club-the Sunflower Club is for over 50's who would like to meet socially. If you are feeling lonely and looking for a way of meeting others this club is for you. We meet fortnightly on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 11.30am, informally for coffee and cake/biscuits. First session back of 2024 is the 17th January.
    • ESOL-this runs on Mondays during term time. 
    • Mums' Zone-this returns on the 12th Jan 2024 and is for new mums and babies-join us for some gentle exercise and meeting other new mums. This runs between 1pm and 3pm on a Friday afternoon and is £2 a session. Please email Community.Engagement.Localities@wokingham.gov.uk to register. 
    • Winnersh Youth Club-Winnersh Youth Club is for children aged 8yrs-12yrs old. This session is run by Berkshire Youth, and is funded by Winnersh Parish Council. This runs on a Wednesday during term time from 5.30pm-7pm. Sessions are 50p. Please note a parent/carer will need to bring their child to the first session to fill out a registration form.
    • We also have the NEET Elevate team at the centre on Monday mornings-if you are 16-18 (or up to 24yrs SEND) and would like help to explore career options then you can book an appointment with them by emailing elevate@wokingham.gov.uk or calling 07710 117650.

    If you are attending the centre in order to be respectful to our neighbours, please park in the centre car park-if this is full and you are unsure of where to park please speak to a member of staff. 

    Contact information

    Telephone
    01189 088192 01189 088192
    E-mail
    zara.odell@wokingham.gov.uk

    Location

    Name
    Rainbow Community and Children's Centre
    Address
    Rainbow Park
    Winnersh
    Wokingham
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG41 5SG
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    Costs and Fee Information

    Service/Activity is Free

    Facilities and Accessibility

    Facilities
    Premises near a train station
    Wheelchair access
    Premises on a bus route
    FREE Activities
    Toilets
    Indoor Play Area
    Car Parking
    Baby change facilities
    Easy Access for Prams and Buggies
    Free WiFi
    Accessible toilet
    Free Parking

    Accessing this service

    Age Ranges
    All ages

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  4. Community Development: Norreys: activities for children and lifelong learning opportunities

    Community Development Norreys

    Community Development activities in the Norreys ward.

     

    Contact information

    Website
    Facebook page for Community Development Norreys
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    Contact Name
    Emma Horton
    Contact Position
    Community Engagement Officer
    E-mail
    emma.horton@wokingham.gov.uk
    Social Media

    Location

    Name
    Norreys Church
    Address
    Norreys Avenue
    Wokingham
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG40 1UU
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    Costs and Fee Information

    Service/Activity is Free
    How is the service funded
    Local Authority

    Facilities and Accessibility

    Facilities
    Wheelchair access
    Toilets
    Car Parking
    Baby change facilities
    Easy Access for Prams and Buggies
    Accessible toilet
    Free Parking

    Accessing this service

    Age Ranges
    All
    Eligibility Criteria

    Residents in Norreys Ward

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