Events
Christmas Day – Link Visiting Scheme
We are now accepting referrals for our Christmas Day event, bringing joy and companionship to those who would otherwise be spending Christmas on their own. This will include having a friend to talk to, gifts and a delicious Christmas dinner.
When: Monday 25 December
Where: Christmas Day Lunch held at a local venue in Wokingham (home delivery available if appropriate)
Contact: 0118 979 8019 / [email protected]
Cost: Free – must be booked in advance. Call, email or see the link below for more information.
Carol Service & Christingle – Salvation Army
When: Sunday 17 December at 18:00
Where: Salvation Army, Sturges Road, Wokingham RG40 2HD
Contact: 0118 989 4055 / [email protected]
Cost: No need to book – everyone welcome
Groups & Services
Book Club – Space for All
A place to share your love of books or start your booking reading journey
When: Mondays from 10:00 – 12:00
Where: The Cafe, All Saints Church, Wiltshire Rd, Wokingham RG40 1TN
Contact: Catherine 07936 885 948 / [email protected]
Cost: Free. Refreshments are available to purchase.
Dementia Friendly Tea Dance – Wokingham Borough Council
Christmas theme!
When: Monday 4 December from 12:30 – 14:00
Where: Ashridge Room, Cantley Park, Wokingham RG40 5QG
Contact: 0118 974 3728/ [email protected]
Cost: Free for participants and carers. Booking required.
Cancer Support Network – Coffee & Chat
When: Tuesday 5 December from 11:00 – 12:30
Where: Easthampstead Park Hotel, Wokingham RG40 3DF
Contact: 01344 304404 / [email protected]
Cost: Free to members
Alzheimer’s Cafe – Wokingham Methodist Church
Runs fortnightly during term times (booking recommended by email)
When: Christmas Party on 13 December from 14:00 – 15:30
Where: Café Mosaic, The Bradbury Centre, Rose St, Wokingham RG40 1XS
Contact: 07954 220 626 / [email protected]
Cost: Free
Lin’s Saturday Night Dance
Ballroom, Latin, sequence and more – everyone welcome
When: Saturday 2 December from 19:45 – 22:00
Where: Wokingham Youth Centre, 35 Reading Road, Wokingham RG41 1EG
Contact: Lin Jenkins – 07923 328 775 / [email protected]
Cost: £7.50 bring your own refreshments
Lin’s Sunday Tea Dance
Ballroom, Latin, sequence and more – everyone welcome
When: Sunday 10 December from 14:30 – 17:00
Where: Wokingham Youth Centre, 35 Reading Road, Wokingham RG41 1EG
Contact: Lin Jenkins – 07923 328 775 / [email protected]
Cost: £7.50 includes tea/coffee and biscuit
Wokingham Recovery College – free mental health and wellbeing courses
Bring your own craft
Open to anyone who would like to work on their creative pursuits in the company of others
When: Fridays 1 & 15 December from 10:00 – 12:00
Where: In person in Wokingham
When: Wednesday 13 December from 18:00 – 20:00
Where: Online
Contact: 0118 237 9366 / [email protected]
Cost: Free
Improving Self-Esteem – Explore ways to build your confidence
When: Tuesday 5 December from 18:30 – 20:00
Where: Online
Contact: 0118 237 9366 / [email protected]
Cost: Free
Managing Low Mood (2-week course)
Sessions will explore strategies and techniques for lifting mood
When: Thursdays 7 & 14 December from 18:30 – 20:00
Where: Online
Contact: 0118 237 9366 / [email protected]
Cost: Free
Art for Wellbeing
A calming creative wellbeing workshop run by an arts and health practitioner
When: Friday 8 December from 10:00 – 12:00
Where: In person in Wokingham
Contact: 0118 237 9366 / [email protected]
Cost: Free
CJJ Coach Tours
Day trips with pick up point at Wokingham train station
Winchester Christmas Market
When: Sunday 10 December
Where: Winchester
Contact: 01344 303713 / [email protected]
Cost: Adult £50 / Seniors £44 – includes Christmas lunch at Bluebell Inn near Farnham
Blenheim Palace
When: Thursday 14 December
Where: Blenheim Palace
Contact: 01344 303713 / [email protected]
Cost: Adult £98 / Seniors £92 – includes Sleeping Beauty in The Palace and Illuminated Light Trail
Berkshire Vision – Activities for the Visually Impaired
**Activities must be booked at least 5 working days in advance**
Christmas Party – food drink, casino, live music & raffle
When: Wednesday 6 December from 13:15 – 16:00
Where: Wokingham Cricket Club
Contact: 0118 987 2803 / [email protected]
Cost: £7.50 + £7.50 transport if needed
Ten Pin Bowling
When: Thursday 7 December from 13:15 – 15:30
Where: Wokingham Superbowl
Contact: 0118 987 2803 / [email protected]
Cost: £8.00 + £7.50 transport if needed – food and drink available to purchase at venue
Dementia Cafe Wokingham – Age UK Berkshire
When: Friday 8 December from 13:00 – 14:30
Where: St Sebastian’s Parish Hall, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham RG40 3AT
Contact: 0118 959 4242 / [email protected]
Cost: Free to attend – If travel difficulties are preventing you from attending, please contact as above.
