Woodley Carnival 2019
Come and see Woodley Town Council and the Oakwood Centre’s stall at this year’s Woodley Carnival as we go Back to the Future…
FREE entry for adults!
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Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley28 May — 29 May |
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Delays likely – Traffic control (multi-way signals) |
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Works location: Outside 221 |
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Works description: Locate and excavate 1 blockage in existing duct |
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Responsibility for works: Openreach |
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(L-R top): Sean Riordan, David Provins, Bob Hansford, Chas Randle, Mark Rozzier (L-R bottom): Lindsay Browne, Liz McDaniel, Cllr Sam Rahmouni, Jackie Baines, Hannah Evans
At the first Annual meeting of Woodley Town Council and its new councillors, community grants were given to the following charities and individuals.
1stWoodley Boys Brigade – represented by Bob Hansford
£250 – to purchase camping equipment, sports & games equipment, expedition equipment and storage solutions.
2ndWoodley Scout Group – represented by Chas Randle
£250 – to purchase camping equipment and activity equipment.
Emmanuel Church, Woodley – represented by Sean Riordan
£250 – towards the cost of running a 48 hour “Fun Days” event for all residents of the Drovers Way / Southlake Crescent area.
Friends of Woodford Park – represented by David Provins
£250 – to purchase spring flowering bulbs and to replace any plants in need.
Me2 Club – represented by Liz McDaniel
£250 – towards the cost of recruiting and screening 5 new volunteers within Woodley.
School Days Project – represented by Lindsay Browne
£250 – towards the cost of purchasing new uniform items that are not available through donations.
Woodley Festival of Music and Arts – represented by Jackie Baines
£250 – to help towards the cost of providing the Festival of Music and Arts in 2019.
Woodley United FC – represented by Mark Rozzier
£250 – towards the cost of running a girls’ academy to encourage increased girls’ participation in football.
Individual
Hannah Evans (Archery GB)
£100 – towards the cost of upgrading her equipment to remain competitive in higher level competitions.
The awards were presented by outgoing Mayor Cllr Sam Rahmouni.
The new Mayor for Woodley was announced as Cllr Kay Gilder, to be deputised by Cllr Dave Mills.
Keith Baker remains leader of the Council, while Shadi Brindley remains Deputy Leader.
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Wokingham Wellbeing Week 2019 begins next week, 13th – 19th May, and showcases the work of many of the organisations around Wokingham town that are working to improve local wellbeing.There will be events held every day all week for all ages, highlighting the importance of wellbeing through talks, storytelling, art, performance art, music, health and fitness, meditation and relaxation, discussion and more.The week finishes on Sunday 19th May 12.00-15.00 with a Community Picnic and entertainment held at Howard Palmer Gardens.Please see a short video explaining more: https://bit.ly/2V4KeEFFull details of all events can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/wokinghamwellbeingweek/
More than 10 local foster families are urgently needed to join the 46 Wokingham Borough Council fostering homes for some of its children and young people in care who want to be fostered close to their families and friends in the Borough.
With the annual national Foster Care Fortnight (13 to 26 May) about to start, the Borough Council wants to reach out to would-be foster carers for teenagers, siblings, and asylum seeking and disabled children who desperately need foster carers in the borough.
The Council always looks for homes for the 100 plus children and young people currently in care with its own Council carers first.
Additional financial assistance in the form of council tax exemption is offered as part of a wide range of benefits and incentives.
Executive member for children services, Cllr Pauline Helliar-Symons said: “We’d like to find local homes for all our children and encourage more local residents to come and talk to us about how fostering can change lives.”
She added: “Our foster carers find fostering enormously rewarding. Children go into foster care for all sorts of reasons, usually not their own fault, but the work our foster carers do gives youngsters a happier and more supported life. We are really grateful to them and value them enormously. Please give some thought as to whether you could be one of these special people.”
Foster carers, Steve and Monika Allum, are proud to foster. Steve said: “Since joining Wokingham Borough Council as a foster carer, three years ago, we feel part of a big family. We used to foster for an agency and nearly gave up because of the lack of support. Looking after young people in care is challenging but we can’t see us doing anything else after seeing what a positive impact we have on their lives.”
Regardless of culture, background, sexual orientation and whether you are a homeowner or tenant, if you have a spare room, are aged 21 and over with life experience, live within twenty miles of the borough and have time for a child, you could foster. What matters most, is that you are the right family or person for our children.
As a foster carer, the council offers attractive remuneration packages, council tax exemption, excellent training including a specialist therapeutic programme, as well as one-to-one and out-of-hours support. Fees increase with experience often resulting in the equivalent of a reasonable salary, which could provide a complete change of career. For example, an experienced foster carer at Level 2, who cares for two children all year, could earn more than £25,000 p.a. excluding allowances for the child.
During Foster Care Fortnight, the council is holding a drop-in information day on Thursday May 23 at the Diamond Jubilee Room in Wokingham Town Hall. Foster carers will share their experiences and discuss the positive life changes created for the children and young people involved. People can drop-in anytime between 1pm and 7.45pm.
The application process is also probably much quicker than you think. To find out more, call Jackie Ross, Recruitment & Marketing Officer on (0118) 974 6204 for an informal chat or visit www.fostering.wokingham.gov.uk
As part of a Wokingham Borough-led initiative, in partnership with Re3Recycling and Get Composting, Woodley residents are able to take advantage of discounted compost bins, including an offer of ‘buy one get one half price’.
Further details are available HERE
Concorde Way, Woodley07 May — 14 May |
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Delays unlikely – Give & take traffic control |
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Works location: Junction with Viscount Way |
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Works description: Approximately 6m roadcrossing at junction with Viscount Way |
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Responsibility for works: Scottish and Southern Power Distribution |
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The service, which replaces the old Universal Support offer, will provide both advice and support through the application process.
The support provided will depend on the varying need of each client, however, the main guidance is as follows.
Citizens Advice Wokingham will guide each client through a step-by-step process to help understand a Universal Credit claim. Firstly, staff will explain exactly what Universal Credit is and what benefits it replaces. Following that, staff are able to help prepare clients for interview in a Jobcentre appointment regarding a Universal Credit claim, set up an online email account, and verify a clients’ identity online, if required. Staff will also help to set up a Universal Credit account and provide help on how to manage this online.
Other assistance may include helping clients to gather information and ensuring awareness that Alternative Payment Arrangements are available.
This service will be available in Woodley at its offices near the library every Tuesday 09.30-14.30 and in its Wokingham branch Monday to Thursday 09.00-15.00. Alternatively, full support is available through Citizens Advice’s free phone line Monday to Friday 08.00-18.00. Please call: 0800 144 8 444.