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Join the Christmas draw

We’re excited to be taking part in the Easthampstead Rotary Club’s Community Christmas Raffle, and you could be one of this year’s lucky winners!

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Event: Karaoke Open Mic Night

Sing, play an instrument, read a poem, try some comedy or simply cheer everyone on. All abilities welcome, it’s all about having fun and raising money for a great cause!

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Giving time - gaining friends

For Mike, volunteering with the Link Visiting Scheme has become much more than simply giving his time. It has given him two friendships that he genuinely looks forward to every week. “I get a lot of satisfaction out of it. We do have fun!”

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Teachers make new friends too

You don't need a classroom or a playground to make a close new friend - just the right opportunity to meet someone. This September, as new terms begin all over the country, Eth and Vikki's friendship is a reminder that it's never too late to make one of your own.

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A friendship across generations

What started as a weekly visit has developed into a special friendship that now spans three generations. Soniya's 11-year-old daughter, Anya, occasionally joins the visits and has formed a close bond with Margaret through a shared love of stories, history and laughter.

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What’s my legacy?

This Remember A Charity Week, we're asking: what's your legacy? We support over 750 older people facing loneliness across Wokingham Borough - and a gift in your Will could help that continue.

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Family Volunteer Club

We're delighted to launch The Link Family Volunteer Club - a new way for the children and grandchildren of our volunteers to experience volunteering first-hand!

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Join us: Wokingham Walk 2026

We're taking to the trails on Sunday 18 October and we'd love you to join us - choose from 5, 10 or 15 miles around Wokingham, all in aid of The Link Visiting Scheme.

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Meet #TeamLink 2027

Six brilliant supporters are running for The Link Visiting Scheme - Matt, Becky, Kelsey, Paul and Jack on Saturday, and Georgia on Sunday.

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September at our community café

Join us at Link Thursdays, All Saints Church, Wokingham, every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. Everyone welcome - drop in for a cuppa, a chat, and a range of activities and support services throughout the morning.

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This award belongs to you!

Volunteers, trustees and friends of The Link came together at Wokingham Town Hall in July to celebrate our National Charity of the Year award.

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Research backs our Chair Yoga

A six-week study with the University of Reading found that Chair Yoga improved mobility for older adults - and eased pain, stiffness and fatigue too. Here's what the research team found, and why it matters for staying independent.

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A place to feel safe

After a career spent around people, John found himself facing new uncertainty following an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Link Thursdays gave him something to look forward to - new friendships, a role to play, and a place where he feels safe every week.

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Summer Party 2026

Around 150 guests filled Loddon Hall for this year's Summer Party — an afternoon of live music, a delicious food and old friends. It also saw the launch of our new Young Volunteers Club.

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Building a life after everything changes

For Gordon, Link is not just about filling time. It's about friendship, connection and continuing to live a life that feels meaningful, even when circumstances change.

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Keeping cool during the heatwave

As temperatures soar to record highs, this heatwave can be more than just uncomfortable for older people, it can be dangerous. Here's what we recommend.

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An evening with 8tt4

We were delighted to welcome almost 60 guests to another brilliant fundraising event for our activity programme. A huge thank you to the talented 8tt4 band.

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Our campaign goes live

We're delighted to be marking Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 with a brand new awareness campaign launching in the heart of Woodley Town Centre.

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