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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2008

Get Wokingham active, get healthy, get out

An exciting four-day series of active and healthy pursuits for Wokingham borough residents with physical disabilities and sensory needs is on offer this June, with leisure, arts and crafts among the attractions.

Titled ‘Get active, get healthy, get out’, the Wokingham programme begins on Friday June 6 at Dinton Pastures Country Park from 10am to 3pm, with a guided walk around the park, the opportunity to try out basic golf skills and the chance to learn how to make videos using real-time techniques.

A variety packed day at the Westmead Centre in Rances Lane, Wokingham on Wednesday 11, will offer pottery, card making and gardening advice, plus indoor physical activity using a Nintendo Wii. And visitors will be able to tuck into a free barbecue between 12 midday and 2pm.

The action moves outdoors on Friday June 20 when kayaking, croquet and a picnic all take place at Wokingham Waterside Centre between 10am and 3pm.

And on Wednesday June 25 will be the chance to take part in a video making workshop based on vintage items of clothing hosted by the Berkshire Costume Service in Finchampstead from 10am to 2pm, a swimming session at the Carnival Pool in Wokingham from 10am to 12pm and bowling at The Big Apple in Wokingham from 12pm to 2pm.

Organised by Wokingham Borough Council and Wokingham Ability Partnership, the events are all free, although some have limited places and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis.

To book a place on any of the activities call Wokingham Borough Council on (0118) 974 6773 or email: sportsdevelopment@wokingham.gov.uk

Wokingham Borough Council