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Bikeability wokingham borough

Children’s Bikeability training extended

 

Bikeability wokingham borough

 

A further 1,400 children in the Wokingham Borough will now be able to benefit from Bikeability cycle training thanks to a grant from the Department for Transport (DfT).

 

The £61,000 DfT grant to Wokingham Borough Council means this successful and popular scheme can continue in the borough for another year, until April 2021.

 

During the past seven years, more than 10,000 children in the borough have taken part in Bikeability training. This equates to 78 per cent of Year 6 children locally.

 

“Parents who’ve experienced Bikeability tell us they value it because of the confidence and skills it gives their children,” said Sarah Hollamby, the council’s director of locality and customer services. “And the children say they really enjoy it. So, to be able to train even more youngsters in this way is fantastic.

 

“But Bikeability also has other benefits. It helps reduce child obesity and research shows children who cycle regularly are also more likely to become active adults. There’s also the positive environmental impact by reducing CO2 emissions and air pollution.”

 

My Journey Wokingham runs Bikeability on behalf of the council. It also runs courses during Easter and summer for children who have missed out on training at school, and those privately or home-educated.

 

Bikeability training is offered at three levels, based on a child’s age and experience. It starts with basic bike handling in a controlled traffic-free environment and builds up to on-the-road training. The aim is to create confident and skilled young cyclists in a variety of traffic conditions on different types of roads.

For more information, please see: https://www.myjourneywokingham.com/news/

 

 

 

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Woodley town centre Christmas lights

Christmas is coming to Woodley

 

Last weekend, Saturday 23rd November, the lights on the town centre Christmas tree were turned on by the Christmas poster competition winners and was followed by the annual Carol Concert.

 

Woodley town centre Christmas lights

 

This weekend, the 23rd Woodley Christmas Extravaganza will take place on Sunday 1st December. Starting at 11.15, there will be plenty of stalls and entertainment to delight all, including a Rodeo Rudolph and Father Christmas!

 

Woodley extravaganza

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Santa Dash Dinton

Santa Dash run at Dinton

Santa Dash Dinton

 

JOIN THE DINTON SANTA DASH

Dust off your running shoes and join the ever-popular Dinton Santa Dash, on Saturday 14 December. Hosted by Barnes Fitness, residents across the borough are invited to take part in the third consecutive event this winter.

 

This year the run will raise funds for local charity, Daisy’s Dream which supports children and their families who have been affected by the life threatening illness or bereavement of someone close to them.

 

This fun and festive run is suitable for the whole family. Little ones are invited to complete the 2km Mini-Dash at 10.30, running a one loop course taking in sights of both White Swan and Black Swan Lake. If you’re looking to work off the mince pies, why not opt for the full 5km Santa Dash at 11.00, following paths around three of the breath-taking lakes at Dinton Pastures Country Park including; Black Swan, Sandford and White Swan.

 

All entrants will receive a full Santa suit to wear whilst completing the race. If that wasn’t enough to get race goers in a merry mood, they will also receive a medal and a mince pie upon crossing the finish line.  There’s further festive prizes on offer for the first three males and females to cross the line in the 5km Santa Dash & 2km Mini-Dash.

 

“We are delighted to once again host the Dinton Santa Dash. The event is well known with locals for its fun and festive atmosphere. I love seeing entrants dressed up in their Santa’s outfits running around the country park and crossing the snowy finish arch.” said Tanya Lee, the Dinton Activity Centre manager.

 

Race organiser, Ellie Barnes of Barnes Fitness, added: “It’s exciting to see the Dinton Santa Dash return for the third time. This year we are honoured to be raising money for local charity Daisy’s Dream. The work that they do with children and families who have been affected life threatening illness or bereavement is truly invaluable.”

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solar panels

Solar panels to be installed at the Oakwood Centre

 

solar panels

 

Solar Panels will be installed on the Oakwood Centre during the week of 2 December. This is the next step in Woodley Town Council’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

 

Scaffolding will be in place along the sides of the building between 2 – 7 December to facilitate the installation.

 

The project will be delivered in partnership with Reading Community Energy Society and will produce renewable energy back to the grid, while providing a low, fixed rate for daytime electricity for the duration of the contract (20 years).

 

Panels were installed on Woodford Park Leisure Centre in January 2019 as part of the project. The electricity generated so far has an equivalent carbon saving of 6.5 tonnes.

 

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Weekly scheduled roadworks – 26 November

Woodley roadworks

For more information on each set of roadworks, please click the link in the road name or contact the responsibly organisation.

A3290 A3290 Alpha, Earley, Wokingham

30 November — 01 December

Delays likely – Lane closure

Works location: TVP to Winnersh

Works description: Bi annuals

Responsibility for works: Wokingham Borough Council

 

A3290 A3290 Alpha Off to Suttons Park, Earley, Wokingham

30 November — 01 December

Delays likely – Lane closure

Works location: slip off to suttons alpha

Works description: bi annual slip

Responsibility for works: Wokingham Borough Council

 

A3290 A3290 Alpha On From Suttons Park, Earley, Wokingham

30 November — 01 December 

Delays likely – Lane closure 

Works location: SLIP on from suttons alpha

Works description: bi annual slip road

Responsibility for works: Wokingham Borough Council

 

A3290 A3290 Bravo, Earley, Wokingham

30 November — 01 December 

Delays likely – Lane closure 

Works location: winnersh to tvp bravo lane 2 closure

Works description: bi annuals

Responsibility for works: Wokingham Borough Council

 

A3290 A3290 Bravo Off to Suttons Park, Earley, Wokingham

30 November — 01 December

Delays likely – Lane closure

Works location: slip off from suttons BRAVO

Works description: bi annuals 

Responsibility for works: Wokingham Borough Council

 

Culver Lane, Earley, Wokingham

26 November — 28 November 

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Works location: OS 26 CULVER LANE

Works description: SECT81 TO REPAIR THE CW BOX

Responsibility for works: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD

 

Vauxhall Drive, Woodley, Wokingham

27 November — 29 November

Delays possible – Some carriageway incursion

Works location: 58 

Works description: Trial Hole Excavation Fway in Footway.

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Anthian Close, Woodley, Wokingham

27 November — 29 November

Delays unlikely – Some carriageway incursion

Works location: 15

Works description: Boundary Box Exchange Unmade in Private – Unmade.

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Arundel Road, Woodley, Wokingham

27 November — 29 November 

Delays unlikely – Some carriageway incursion

Works location: 37, ARUNDEL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, RG5 4JP 

Works description: B Box Exchange <33mm Fway in Footway.

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Corbett Gardens, Woodley, Wokingham

27 November — 05 December

Delays unlikely – Some carriageway incursion 

Works location: 6

Works description: Rectifiy Dangerous rein defect – non-pay in Carriageway. Our intention is to complete the Permanent Reinstatement in the same phase 

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Dunbar Drive, Woodley, Wokingham

27 November — 29 November

Delays unlikely – Some carriageway incursiom 

Works location: 20 DUNBAR DRIVE

Works description: Sluice Valve Box replace Fway in Footway. 

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Quentin Road, Woodley, Wokingham

27 November — 29 November

Delays unlikely – Some carriageway incursion

Works location: 43 

Works description: Serv Pipe Relay Inc Fitting Sz P Fway in Footway. 

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Welford Road, Woodley, Wokingham

26 November — 27 November

Delays unlikely – Some carriageway incursion

Works location: 41

Works description: Rectifiy Dangerous rein defect – non-pay in Footway. Our intention is to complete the Permanent Reinstatement in the same phase 

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Update from Wokingham Borough Council 07/11/19.

The following road closures will be in place:

“Tennyson Road, Woodley between its junctions with Keats Road and Oban Gardens.

The alternative route for all vehicles affected by this restriction shall be via Keats Road and Clivedale Road, or by this route in reverse. 

Works requiring this restriction will take place between 25th November and 27th November 2019

The reason for these prohibitions is to allow Thames Water contractors to undertake service pipe relay work in safety.”

 

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prostate cancer uk Woodford park leisure centre

Christmas fun at WPLC

Woodford Park Leisure Centre offers its facilities to raise money for the Mayor’s charity Prostate Cancer UK

 

prostate cancer uk Woodford park leisure centre

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citizen's awards woodley 2019

Citizen’s Awards

Do you know of a local hero who helps people in a voluntary capacity in the Woodley area?

 

Each year, Woodley Town Council celebrates local heroes at its Citizens’ Awards ceremony for individuals whose good works and deeds benefit an individual or organisation in Woodley. These might be people carrying out voluntary work, or those who care for people in our community, or neighbours who go above and beyond in their help and kindness. Nominees can be any age and there is a youth category for nominees aged 19 or under. Mayor Cllr Kay Gilder will present the awards at a Civic Reception on the evening of 27 March 2020 to which the award winners, their family and friends, and the nominators will be invited. If you know someone you think deserves recognition for their work in Woodley, you can make a nomination by filling in the form and returning it to the Council offices at the Oakwood Centre by Monday 20 January 2020. Forms are available on the Council website: www.woodley.gov.uk or please call to request one on 0118 9690356.

 

citizen's awards woodley 2019

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LINK visiting scheme Christmas celebration

LINK visiting scheme Christmas celebration

 

Do you know someone who will be on their own this Christmas?

 

LINK visiting scheme Christmas celebration

 

The LINK Visiting Scheme Christmas Day celebration is open to those living in the Wokingham Borough community who are alone on this day. They provide an opportunity to spend the day in the company of others, enjoying delicious food and a festive, party atmosphere. A team of volunteers give up their time to provide transport, catering, hosting and entertaining – everything it takes to ensure it’s a special day. It’s been running for seven years, with the number of guests growing each year.

 

The scheme is also reaching out for donations to help run the cost of the event and also to provide a present for those attending.

Could you donate a Christmas gift up the to value of £10?

It could be toiletries, winter gloves or scarves, socks, books, puzzles or games, chocolates, or special hamper style goodies.

All donations can be dropped off at its office (Westcott Annexe, Westcott Road, Wokingham, RG40 2ER) between 08:30 – 14:30, Monday – Friday, or call 0118 9798019 to arrange a pick up time.

Donations will be so gratefully received before the Christmas Party on December 8th or before Christmas Day.

 

Alternatively, can you donate one of the following:

Christmas wish list

Could you donate any of the items below for our Christmas celebrations?

  • Supermarket Gift Cards (for the purchase of food for our events)

  • Red or white paper tablecloths

  • Christmas serviettes

  • White paper plates

  • Battery operated fairy lights for the table

  • Mulled Wine (Kindly donated by Ludgrove School. Thank-you!)

  • Gift Bags of Various Size

  • A fully decorated Christmas Tree!

  • Food – Chocolate, Biscuits, Christmas Puddings, Brandy Butter

 

To find out more and to apply to attend the event, please follow this LINK.

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register to vote

Are you registered to vote?

 

register to vote

 

The Electoral Commission is urging UK citizen’s to make sure they are registered to vote with a new Got 5? campaign.

 

In order to vote at the general election on Thursday 12 December, you need to register by midnight on Tuesday 26 November.

 

Register now at: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

 

register to vote

 

Candidates for Woodley Wards

Coronation Central, Coronation East and Warren Wards:

Conservative Party: MP Theresa May

Labour Party: MP Pat McDonald

Lib Dem Party: MP Joshua Reynolds

Green Party: MP Emily Tomalin

 

Bulmershe, Loddon Airfield, Loddon South, Loddon West, South Lake North and South Lake South Wards:

Conservative Party: MP Craig Morley

Labour Party: MP Matt Rodda

Lib Dem Party: MP Imogen Shepherd-Dubey

Green Party: MP David McElroy

Brexit Party: MP Mitchell Feierskein

Christian People’s Alliance Party: MP Yemi Awolola

 

To find your local Polling Station, please call Wokingham Borough Council on: 0118 9746522/9746523

 

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recycling plastic wheel

Recycling made easier

 

Do you ever wonder exactly what plastic you can put in your recycling box?

 

re3 has made it even easier for residents to recycle plastic by producing new A-Z Plastic Recycling Wheels. The new wheels are designed as an easy-to-use reminder for people to keep at home when they are sorting out their plastic waste. They encourage using your kerbside recycling bin or box as well as prompt you to recycle plastic via recycling stations at the larger supermarkets or TerraCycle drop off points.

 

The wheels will be available to collect from Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham’ Council Offices, local libraries as well as both re3 Recycling Centres. They have also been delivered to selected households as part of the campaign.

 

Recycling Wheels are the latest of the re3 recycling promotions, alongside a smartphone app called re3cyclopedia which includes a waste item search function.

 

Since 2018, re3 residents can recycle a wider range of plastic items such as plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays and according to recent data, 60% more plastics were recycled in 2019 than in the previous year. In addition to the increase of plastic recycling, the re3 Partnership has confirmed arrangements with the plastic re-processor allowing us to recycle all re3 plastic in the UK.

How does the Plastic Recycling Wheel work?

  • The outer wheel has the item to be recycled eg. meat tray
  • Spin the inner wheel until the arrow points to the item
  • The cut-out window on the inner wheel will reveal a colour
  • This colour corresponds to a key which tells you where to dispose of the item eg. meat tray goes into the recycling bin

 

The re3cyclopedia app is available by searching for “re3cyclopedia” in the Apple App Store on iPhones and in the Google Play Store on Android smartphones.

 

More information on plastic recycling including Plastic Guide can be found on the re3 website.

 

recycling plastic wheel

 

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woodley town centre

WANE Agenda 20th November 2019

Please find details of the next Woodley & North Earley Forum’s Meeting

 

Wednesday 20th November 2019, 7-9pm

The Maxwell Room, Oakwood Centre, Woodley RG5 4JZ

 

Chair: Jackie Rance

 

 

A G E N D A

 

 

  1. Welcome and apologies
  2. Minutes of previous meeting and any matters arising
  3. Reports from Neighbourhood Policing Team
  4. Policing priorities
  5. Minute taker – volunteers?
  6. WANE Facebook page
  7. Reminder: Saturday 23rd. November – Carol Concert– volunteers for leafletting on the day
  8. Reminder: Woodley Extravaganza – Sunday 1.12.19
  9. Any Other Business
  10. Date and venue of next meeting

 

 

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Weekly scheduled roadworks – 19 November

Woodley roadworks

For more information on each instance of roadworks, please click the link in the road name or contact the responsible organisation.

 

Keats Road, Woodley, Wokingham

25 November – 27 November

Delays likely – Diversion route

Name: Diversion 

Location: Keats Roar 

Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks

Responsibility for event: Wokingham

 

Tennyson Road, Woodley, Wokingham

25 November – 27 November

Delays likely – Road closure

Name: Tennyson Road

Location: Tennyson Road

Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks

Responsibility for event: Wokingham

 

Comet Way, Woodley, Wokingham

21 November — 27 November

Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Works location: Junction of Comet Way and Victor Way

Works description: 1 Water Connection required in Carriageway. Our intention is to complete the PermanentReinstatement in the same phase

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Tennyson Road, Woodley, Wokingham

25 November — 27 November

Delays likely – Road closure 

Works location: 19

Works description: Serv Pipe Relay Inc Fitting Sz P Cway in Carriageway.

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

A4 London Road, Earley, Wokingham

21 November — 25 November

Delays possible – Some carriageway incursion 

Works location: 28m from the roundabout in the grass verge.

Works description: Connect existing chamber in the footway to Cell site located in the grass verge.

Responsibility for works: Vodafone

 

A4 London Road, Earley, Wokingham

25 November — 27 November 

Delays possible – Some carriageway incursion

Works location: 260, LONDON ROAD, EARLEY, READING, RG6 1AJ

Works description: B Box Exchange <33mm Fway in Footway.

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, Wokingham

23 November — 27 November

Delays possible – Some carriageway incursion

Works location: WAITROSE, 108, CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, RG5 3JH 

Works description: B Box Repair <33mm Fway in Footway.

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Austin Road, Woodley, Wokingham

20 November — 22 November

Delays unlikely – Traffic control (give & take)

Works location: OS 22

Works description: INSTALLTION OF A DROPPED CROSSING

Responsibility for works: Wokingham

 

Carrick Gardens, Woodley, Wokingham

25 November — 27 November

Delays unlikely – Some carriageway incursion 

Works location: 35 

Works description: B Box Exchange <33mm Fway in Footway.

Responsibility for works: THAMES WATER

 

Old Bath Road, Woodley, Wokingham

19 November — 25 November

Delays unlikely – Traffic control (give & take)

Works location: O/S NO 25

Works description: SGN TO INCREASE CAPACITY IN THE F/S C/W. 

Responsibility for works: SGN

Current status: Planned work about to start

 

Wroxham Road, Woodley, Wokingham

25 November — 27 November

Delays unlikely – Traffic control (give & take)

Works location: OS 1

Works description: INSTALLTION OF A DROPPED CROSSING 

Responsibility for works: Wokingham

 

Update from Wokingham Borough Council 07/11/19.

The following road closures will be in place:

“Tennyson Road, Woodley between its junctions with Keats Road and Oban Gardens.

The alternative route for all vehicles affected by this restriction shall be via Keats Road and Clivedale Road, or by this route in reverse. 

Works requiring this restriction will take place between 25th November and 27th November 2019

The reason for these prohibitions is to allow Thames Water contractors to undertake service pipe relay work in safety.”

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