Events

06 July 2010 - 30 September 2010 The Acorn Centre, Fernlea Drive, Woosehill, Wokingham This exhibition features photos of local people from around the borough using personal budgets provided by Wokingham Borough Council.

01 August 2010 - 26 September 2010 Throughout Wokingham Borough Come along and enjoy a variety of sports for free. 1st August – Elms Fields, Wokingham 8th August – Kings George the V Recreation Ground, Twyford 15th August – War grave Recreation Ground, War grave 22nd August - Cantley Park Wokingham 5th September – Dinton Pastures – Hurst 12th September – California Country Park, Finchampstead 19th September – Dinton Pastures 26th September – California Country Park, Finchampstead

03 September 2010 Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst Learn the art of camp cooking, including brushing up on your fire-lighting skills and constructing cooking gadgets. Then learn a number of essential survival secrets such as how to identify edible foods and finally tasting the cooked food. Booking is Essential.

03 September 2010 - 03 September 2010 Wokingham Library New group-suitable for all abilities Adults - Please phone to book a place

04 September 2010 - 04 September 2010 Folly Court, Barkham Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 4BT Come and learn about the work we do at Guide Dogs - lots of fun activities - Go Walkies event.

04 September 2010 Dinton Pastures, Davis Street, Hurst Join the Wokingham and Bracknell branch of the RSPB for a monthly walk around Dinton Pastures. Suitable for beginners to experienced bird watchers

04 September 2010 Loddon Room, Dinton Pastures Country Park Are you fascinated by the night sky? The Reading Astronomical Society holds regular series of tals on astronomy basics on the first Saturday of every month.

04 September 2010 - 04 September 2010 Woodley Library Roald Dahl Crafts for Families with children 5- 10 year olds. No need to book just drop in

04 September 2010 Near the cafe at California Country Park, Finchampstead With our colleagues in the Cultural Partnership we are putting together four fabulous free art events! Come along and take part in activities like puppet making, textile jewellery, felt making, print making and mask making (dependent on artist available on the day). Please note children must be accompanied by an adult.

04 September 2010 - 04 September 2010 Harpers @ St Crispins Leisure Centre, London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1SR A chance to see the Boden autumn range with discounts on all orders.

04 September 2010 - 04 September 2010 Winnersh Library Winnersh Library Gaming Club at Winnersh Library for age 11 to 17 Please phone to book a place

04 September 2010 - 04 September 2010 Wokingham Library Local musicians play violin and accordian in a variety of styles and answer questions about their instruments

05 September 2010 Mungels Field at Dinton Pastures Country Park, Hurst There are bargains to be had at Dinton Pastures car boot sale. What’s more, it is free to come for a browse, so why not combine it with a wander round the park! Sellers please note no need to book, its first come first serve on getting a pitch.

05 September 2010 - 05 September 2010 Thames Valley Athletics Centre Join 1000 ladies as they walk a 10 mile route around Windsor and Eton in aid of Thames Hospicecare. Online Registration is now available.

06 September 2010 - 06 September 2010 Wargrave Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

06 September 2010 - 06 September 2010 Spencers Wood Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

07 September 2010 - 07 September 2010 Finchampstead Childrens Centre Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together. Collect your Bookstart pack also. No need to book - just drop in

07 September 2010 - 07 September 2010 Wokingham Library rhymes for babies aged 0-18 months Please phone to book a place

07 September 2010 - 07 September 2010 Wokingham Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

07 September 2010 - 07 September 2010 Woodley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together - just drop in

08 September 2010 - 08 September 2010 Wargrave Library Drop in for coffee and see what the library has to offer.Adults no need to book - just drop in

09 September 2010 - 09 September 2010 Lower Earley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

09 September 2010 - 09 September 2010 Winnersh Library Book group meet to discuss new books and favourite books - adults. Phone the library or email bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk to book

09 September 2010 - 09 September 2010 Wokingham Library Teen manga club for age 11 to 18. Discuss favourite manga books and anime films and share your manga drawings. £1 per session – places must be booked.

09 September 2010 - 09 September 2010 Wokingham Library Action Stories and Songs for 12 to 36 months. Please phone to book a place

10 September 2010 - 10 September 2010 Wokingham Library Book group meet to discuss new books and favourite books. Adults. Phone the library or email bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk to book

11 September 2010 - 11 September 2010 Winnersh Library Gaming club at Winnersh Library for age 11 to 17 Please phone to book a place

11 September 2010 - 11 September 2010 Wokingham Library Roald Dahl Crafts for Families with children 5- 10 year olds. No need to book - just drop in

11 September 2010 - 11 September 2010 Twyford Library Bring any concerns to your local Twyford Councillor No need to book - just drop in

11 September 2010 Dinton Pastures Country Park See the Park from a whole new perspective using the different boats on the the lake, followed by a picnic on the island. All children must be accompanied by an adult and please note the island has a lot of uneven ground.

12 September 2010 Sandford Lane car park, opposite Black Swan Sailing Club Lavell's lake is rich in bird life. The new Bittern Hide offers extensive seating and standing room overlooking Tern Scrape, whilst Teal Hide offers great views over the scrape and a fine sand martin well.

12 September 2010 - 12 September 2010 California Ratepayers Hall, Finchampstead Road Flower Show

13 September 2010 - 13 September 2010 Spencers Wood Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under fives to enjoy together. Just drop in!

13 September 2010 - 13 September 2010 Wargrave Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. No need to book just drop in

13 September 2010 - 13 September 2010 Twyford Library Please phone to book a place

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Woodley Library Free expert advice from the Berkshire Family History Society on how to trace your ancestors - no need to book just drop in, adults.

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Twyford Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together - just drop in

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Woodley Library rhymes for babies aged 0-18 months - please phone the library to book a place

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Red Kite Childrens Centre Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together No need to book - just drop in

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Wokingham Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together - just drop in

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Lower Earley Library Drop in for knitting and a chat. All abillities welcome, event for adults - please phone to book a place

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Twyford Library Themed book discussion, no need to book just drop in. Adults

14 September 2010 - 14 September 2010 Woodley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together - just drop in

15 September 2010 - 15 September 2010 Finchampstead Library New group discusses best-sellers and favourites for adults. Please phone to book a place or e-mail bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk

16 September 2010 - 16 September 2010 Wokingham Library Join our non-fiction book group! Discuss biographies, travel, history, philosophy and more… Adults free to attend – places must be booked. For details email: BookGroups@wokingham.gov.uk

16 September 2010 - 16 September 2010 Lower Earley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

16 September 2010 - 16 September 2010 Wokingham Library • Talk about books and reading, • Share your favourite books, • Quizzes, competitions and games • For seven to 11-year-olds and their parents Please phone to book a place

17 September 2010 - 17 September 2010 Wokingham Library Book group for the visually impaired. Adults. Phone the library or email bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk to book

18 September 2010 - 18 September 2010 Winnersh Library Gaming club at Winnersh Library for age 11 to 17 Please phone to book a place

18 September 2010 - 18 September 2010 Wokingham Library Sharing ideas and writing with others. This group is currently full, to put your name on the reserve list please contact Wokingham Library on (0118) 978 1368

18 September 2010 - 18 September 2010 Lower Earley Library Roald Dahl Crafts for Families with children 5- 10 year olds. no need to book just drop in

20 September 2010 - 20 September 2010 Woodley Library • Talk about books and reading, • Share your favourite books, • Quizzes, competitions and games • For seven to 11-year-olds and their parents Please phone to book a place

20 September 2010 - 20 September 2010 Wargrave Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together - just drop in

20 September 2010 - 20 September 2010 Spencers Wood Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

20 September 2010 - 20 September 2010 Lower Earley Library New group discusses best-sellers and favourites. Adults. Please phone to book a place

20 September 2010 - 20 September 2010 Wargrave Library Book group meet to discuss new books and favourite books.Adults. Phone the library or email bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk to book

21 September 2010 - 21 September 2010 Woodley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together - just drop in

21 September 2010 - 21 September 2010 Wokingham Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together - just drop in

21 September 2010 - 21 September 2010 Twyford Library Drop in for a chat and knit squares for charity. All abilities welcome - Adults. Please phone to book a place

21 September 2010 - 21 September 2010 Lower Earley Library rhymes for babies aged 0-18 months. Please phone the library to book a place

23 September 2010 - 23 September 2010 Wokingham Library Media personality and astrologist Sarah Delphi talks about the zodiac signs and planets. Adults. Please phone to book a place

23 September 2010 - 23 September 2010 Wokingham Library Book group for teenagers 11-18 years old, please phone to book a place.

23 September 2010 - 23 September 2010 Lower Earley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

24 September 2010 - 24 September 2010 Wokingham Library Expert advice on how to choose a new computer. Adults. Please phone the library to book a place

24 September 2010 - 24 September 2010 Rainbow Childrens Centre Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together. Collect your Bookstart pack also. No need to book - just drop in

24 September 2010 - 24 September 2010 Finchampstead Library Action Stories and Songs for 0 to 36 months PLease phone the library to book a place

25 September 2010 - 25 September 2010 Woodley Library Roald Dahl Crafts for Families with children 5- 10 year olds. No need to book - just drop in £1.00 per child

25 September 2010 Loddon Room, Dinton Pastures Country Park Join Peter Sibley (ecologist) and Clifford Davy (mycologist) for a full-day course in recognising, collecting, preparing, preserving and cooking edible wild plants and mushrooms.

25 September 2010 - 25 September 2010 Winnersh Library Gaming club at Winnersh Library for age 11 to 17 Please phone to book a place

25 September 2010 - 25 September 2010 Wokingham Library Gill Smith leads a workshop on writing poetry. Adults/Teens please phone the library to book a place

26 September 2010 Sandford Lane car park, opposite Black Swan Sailing Club Lavell's Lake is rich in bird life and relies on regular management to maintain the appeal to birds and other wildlife to the site. Tasks are not all hard work and all are welcome to join are very friendly and sociable group. Wellies recommended !

27 September 2010 - 27 September 2010 Spencers Wood Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

27 September 2010 - 27 September 2010 Wargrave Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!

27 September 2010 - 27 September 2010 Riverdale Childrens Centre Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together. Collect your Bookstart pack also. No need to book just drop in

27 September 2010 - 27 September 2010 Spencers Wood Library Book group meet to discuss new books and favourite books New. Adults. Phone the library or email bookgroups@wokingham.gov.uk to book

28 September 2010 - 28 September 2010 Woodley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together - just dro pin

28 September 2010 - 28 September 2010 Twyford Library Demo of what available on this community Information website No need to book - just drop in for all ages

28 September 2010 - 28 September 2010 Wokingham Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in

28 September 2010 - 28 September 2010 Wokingham Library Free expert advice from the Berkshire Family History on how to trace your ancestors - no need to book just drop in - Adults

29 September 2010 - 29 September 2010 The Starlings Children's Centre Stories and rhymes for parents and children to enjoy together. Collect your Bookstart pack also. no need to book just drop in

29 September 2010 - 29 September 2010 Wargrave Library rhymes for babies aged 0-18 months - please phone to book a place

30 September 2010 - 30 September 2010 Wokingham Library Teen manga club for age 11 to 18. Discuss favourite manga books and anime films and share your manga drawings. £1 per session – places must be booked.

30 September 2010 - 30 September 2010 Wokingham Library Drop in for expert advice from our Finds Liaison Officer about archaeological objects. No need to book - just drop in Free event - all ages welcome

30 September 2010 - 30 September 2010 Woodley Library "• Talk about books and reading, • Share your favourite books, • Quizzes, competitions and games • For seven to 11-year-olds and their parents Please phone to book a place

30 September 2010 - 30 September 2010 Woodley Library New group discusses topics from days gone by. Adults please phone to book a place

30 September 2010 - 30 September 2010 Lower Earley Library Stories and rhymes for parents and children under five to enjoy together. Just drop in!