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Wokingham Town Council comprises twenty-five councillors who represent the eight wards of the town.

02/11/2026

On the 7th December we will be hosting the annual Schools Dressing the Christmas Tree. Where town schools present their handmade decorations to the Town Mayor in the Market Place ready to go on the tree.

While this event is aimed at the schools within the Town specifically, everyone is welcome if they want to watch the event.
Town Schools have all been contacted to participate.

6pm start, between 30mins to an hour depending on how many schools are participating.

31/10/2026

🕊️ Wokingham Remembers: A Day of Reflection and Remembrance

Remembrance is on Sunday 8th November

We will observe a two-minute silence at 11am in Market Place, to remember and honour all those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
Our Honorary Bugler will sound the Last Post and Reveille as part of this important moment of national Remembrance. We invite everyone to join us in pausing to reflect and pay their respects.

🌺 Remembrance Parade, Church Service & Wreath Laying
This year’s Remembrance Church Service and Wreath Laying will take place at All Saints Church, Wokingham, at 3pm.

👉The parade will depart from Market Place at 2.35pm, led by St Sebastian Wokingham Band, and proceed along Rose Street to All Saints Church.

Everyone is warmly invited to line the route and watch the parade as it makes its way to the church.

The church service is open to the public, and residents are welcome to attend. Please be aware that seating capacity is limited.

🚧 Brief & Rolling Road Closures
To allow the community to observe the two-minute silences, there will be brief road closures on Broad Street and Denmark Street at 11am on Sunday 8th and again on Armistace Day on Wednesday 11th November.
Rolling road closures will also be in place along the parade route on Sunday 8 November.

All Saints Church Wokingham England St Sebastian Wokingham Band

30/10/2026

Men Walking and Talking – Wokingham. You don't have to walk alone. 💙

It’s a chance to get outdoors, meet other men and enjoy a walk in a relaxed, friendly environment.

💬 Want to talk? Great!
🤝 Prefer to listen? That’s fine too.
😊 Just want to walk? No problem!

There’s no pressure, no judgement, no booking and no cost. Just a friendly welcome and the chance to be yourself.

🚶‍♂️ They walk for around an hour, and everyone is welcome.

💙 Sometimes, taking that first step is all it takes.

📍 Where: Cantley Playing Fields, Wokingham
📅 When: 6.30pm Monday evenings
💷 Cost: Free

Why not go along, meet the growing group, and see how it feels. No need to sign up – just turn up, be yourself, and walk.
🐕 Dogs welcome

29/10/2026

🌺Wokingham Poppy Appeal 2026 🌺
Last year, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful community, the Wokingham Poppy Appeal raised over £80,000 to support our Armed Forces, Veterans, and their families. 💛🇬🇧

Collections this year are situated in retailers across town and at some supermarkets:
🛒 Waitrose Wokingham
🛒 Tesco Wokingham
🛒 Sainsbury’s Winnersh
👉Wokingham Market: Fri/Sat 30th & 31st & Fri/Sat 6th & 7th November
Plus a number of local businesses and schools in the area

The fabulous Barkham Hookers Charity Group have been crocheting beautiful poppies again this year, which you can buy with or without a military button centre.

As always, you can get paper poppies, poppy pins, crochet poppies, car & lorry poppies and more at each location
Please show your support, and help us continue to make a difference.
Every donation counts!❤

28/10/2026

🎆🔥 WOKINGHAM FIREWORKS AND TORCH-LIT PARADE 🔥🎆

The countdown is on! Less than TWO WEEKS until the Wokingham Fireworks 2026 light up the sky
📅Saturday 7th November!

✨ Expect a brilliant night of dazzling fireworks, a fantastic atmosphere and family fun, all while supporting local good causes.

🎟️ TICKETS are selling fast so don’t leave it too late! £10 for 8 years and over, 7 years and under £1 https://wokingham-fireworks.co.uk/buy-tickets/

🏮 TORCHLIT PARADE leaves Market Place at 6.15pm. Torches and children’s glow toys will be available for sale next to the Town Hall

🎡FUN FAIR opens at 5.30pm at Cantley if you wish to go direct.

🎆FIREWORKS START at 7.30pm. No dogs allowed on site.

🛻PARKING: Please park in one of the town centre car parks and walk over as parking is very limited surrounding Cantley, and we ask that you respect neighbours of the park.

A fantastic event organised by Rotary Club of Wokingham Wokingham Lions Club Easthampstead Rotary Club , partly grant funded by Wokingham Town Council
Photos courtesy of Wokinghamaerialphotography

26/10/2026

‼UPDATE: The route is now open and the tree has been removed. ‼

Please note after the storms a large tree has come down across the path from Blagrove Lane/Roberts Grove into Leslie Sears playing fields. We have a contractor coming out tomorrow to look at it and arrange to remove it before the end of this week. Until then we have had to fully shut this access point.

Access to the playing field is still available from Viking Field, Crail Close and Reeves Way entrances. If access is opened before the end of the week we will let you know. Please share with anyone you know who uses this route into the park.

26/10/2026

Visiting the War Memorial
During this Remembrance period, the war memorial, inside the Town Hall will be open for residents to enable quiet reflection on the following days
📍Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November
⏰10am and 2pm

If you would like to visit on any of the above days, please go to the Information Centre in the Town Hall or press the WTC intercom besides the main access door (opposite TG Jones/Post Office) and a member of staff will be happy to show you.

Please note: it may be possible for you to visit outside of these times by appointment, and this should be booked in advance by 📲 0118 974 0882.

25/10/2026

🌟 Know someone who makes Wokingham a better place?

Do you know a special person who goes above and beyond for our community? 💚 Whether they volunteer their time, support local people, or make a real difference to the lives of others, we want to hear about them!

‼️We know that there are many young people who regularly volunteer in our community too. So please don't forget them!

🏆 Help us celebrate the wonderful people who make Wokingham such a special place to live. Nominate your local hero for a Civic Award today!

👉 Submit your nomination here: https://www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk/council-services/civic-awards/

❤️

21/10/2026

💖 Every community has its unsung heroes. Who's yours? 🌟

Maybe it's a neighbour who's always there to help, a volunteer who gives their time so generously, or someone who brings people together and makes a difference. 🤝

Now's the perfect time to say thank you and recognise the amazing people who help make Wokingham a wonderful place to be! 🏡💚

🏆 Nominate someone special for a Wokingham Town Council Civic Award and help celebrate all they do for our community.

✨ Make your nomination here:
https://www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk/council-services/civic-awards/

📢 Spread the word and help us celebrate our local heroes!

💚

16/10/2026

🕊️ Two-Minute Silence | Sunday 8 & Wednesday 11 November

We will observe a two-minute silence at 11am on both Sunday 8 and Wednesday 11 November in Market Place, to remember and honour all those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.
Our Honorary Bugler will sound the Last Post and Reveille as part of this important moment of national Remembrance. We invite everyone to join us in pausing to reflect and pay their respects.

🌺 Remembrance Parade, Church Service & Wreath Laying

This year’s Remembrance Church Service and Wreath Laying will take place at All Saints Church, Wokingham, on Sunday 8 November at 3pm.
👉The parade will depart from Market Place at 2.35pm, led by St Sebastian Wokingham Band, and proceed along Rose Street to All Saints Church.
Everyone is warmly invited to line the route and watch the parade as it makes its way to the church.
The church service is open to the public, and residents are welcome to attend. Please be aware that seating capacity is limited.

🚧 Brief & Rolling Road Closures
To allow the community to observe the two-minute silences, there will be brief road closures on Broad Street and Denmark Street at 11am on Sunday 8 and Wednesday 11 November.
Rolling road closures will also be in place along the parade route on Sunday 8 November.

🕯️ Visiting the War Memorial

During Remembrance week, Wokingham Town Council will open the War Memorial inside the Town Hall for residents to spend a quiet moment in reflection and remembrance.
📅 Opening dates: Monday 2 November to Friday 6 November
🕙 Visiting hours: 10am–2pm
To visit, please speak to a member of staff at the Information Centre or use the WTC intercom, and someone will be happy to assist you.
Visits outside these hours may be possible by prior appointment. To arrange a visit, please call 0118 974 0882.

❤️ We encourage everyone to come together to remember, reflect and honour all those who gave their lives for our freedom.

Address

Town Hall, Market Place
Wokingham
RG401AS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441189783185

Website

http://wokingham-tc.gov.uk/

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