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Woodley Town Mayor, Cllr Janet Sartorel, and Woodley Town Deputy Mayor, Cllr Kay Gilder, are hosting a fundraising Afternoon Tea Party to raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charity, Keep Mobile.

The event will be held at the Oakwood Centre on Sunday 23rd October 1pm – 4pm and guests will be entertained with live music, while enjoying a delicious Afternoon Tea of assorted sandwiches, cakes and scones, served on vintage crockery, accompanied by tea or coffee and a glass of Prosecco. 

There will also be live fundraising activities, including a raffle for some super prizes! Please bring some cash!

Tickets must be purchased in advance and we have a limit of 80 tickets so please buy yours ASAP to avoid missing out. Tickets can be purchased individually or in groups up to 8 per table. Please make sure to fill in any dietary requirements on the booking form. 

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Keep Mobile is a voluntary organisation providing transport for elderly and disabled people throughout the Wokingham and Bracknell Forest borough areas, including providing a significant number of journeys to passengers from within Woodley.

Cllr Sartorel chose Keep Mobile as the Mayor’s Charity for 2022/23, after attending their AGM in May and hearing first hand about the important service the organisation provides to residents across the area.

Like other charities, Keep Mobile have to raise funds to maintain the services they offer. After receiving funding from the unitary councils, together with grants from a number of town and parish councils, the organisation is still short of funds by approximately 30% and rely heavily on public generosity as well to keep the organisation running.

All profits from the event will go to Keep Mobile. 

The venue is wheelchair accessible and there is a large public car park area opposite the Centre. Alternatively, there is free parking at Woodford Park Leisure Centre. 

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Raffle prizes so far!

• Cath Kidston Keep Kind Cassis and Rose Pamper Hamper (Body Lotion, Bath Salts x 3, Body Scrub, Hand Cream & Bubble Bath)
• Set of 2 William Morris Mugs
• £20 (2x £10) vouchers from Home & Gifts in Woodley Town Centre
• £20 (4x £5) vouchers from Woodley Pets in Woodley Town Centre
• Coffee & Cake Deal Voucher from Crumbs Cafe in Woodley Town Centre
• £40 (8x £5) vouchers from Fireaway Pizza in Woodley
• Free Coffee in November voucher from Brown Bag Cafe
• Free half day hire of the Miles Suite at the Oakwood Centre, including tea, coffee & biscuits
• Case of 6 bottles of red wine
• Wine Tasting & Tour for 2 people at Stanlake Park Wine Estate in Berkshire

It’s that time of year again when we ask you to nominate your local heroes, whose good work benefits the community of Woodley. 

Perhaps it’s a neighbour who goes above and beyond to help others in Woodley, or the young child who picks up litter in their spare time. Maybe you know someone who gives up their time to volunteer and help others in need or someone who is championing charitable causes that benefit people in Woodley. Or perhaps they are championing climate change in Woodley.

Give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them now for one of our Community Heroes Awards.

The renamed awards are now divided into 6 categories:

Community Heroes – Neighbour of the Year – Awarded to an individual who has, independently (ie not part of a wider charity organisation) provided exceptional care and support to a Woodley resident or residents within their local community

Community Heroes – Volunteer of the Year – Awarded to an individual who has, as part of a voluntary or charity organisation, provided exceptional support to the activities of the organisation, making a difference to residents of Woodley

Community Heroes – Voluntary Group of the Year – Awarded to an organisation that has provided exceptional support and services to Woodley residents

Community Heroes – Climate Champion of the Year – Awarded to an individual, organisation or group that has made a significant contribution to fighting climate change and / or climate initiatives within the area

Community Heroes – Young Person of the Year – Awarded to an individual aged 19 or under who, through voluntary activities, has made an exceptional contribution to the Woodley community

Community Heroes – Mayor’s Outstanding Contribution Award – Awarded by the Mayor to an individual or organisation who they feel have provided an outstanding contribution to the community

Nominations

Nomination forms can be downloaded HERE, picked up from our office at the Oakwood Centre, or you can call or email us (0118 9690356/admin@woodley.gov.uk) and ask for one to be posted to you.

Guidelines for nominating are also on our website. 

The deadline for nominations is 16th November so please hurry and get nominating! 

Awards Ceremony

The winners will be awarded at our Community Heroes Award evening on 24th February 2023, held at the Oakwood Centre.