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All the latest news and updates from The Link Visiting Scheme

What you helped make possible
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What you helped make possible

What happens when a community shows up for older people with kindness, consistency… and, more importantly, delicious cake?!

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Turning 100 in style
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Turning 100 in style

Wilhelmine marked her centenary over lunch at Cotê in Wokingham, joined by her Link friends Malcolm and Kathy Bruce.

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A Birthday Remembered
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A Birthday Remembered

A donation of just £3.15 (the cost of a coffee) funds three birthday cards for older people who are ageing alone. Could you support our campaign?

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Swinging for good
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Swinging for good

What a day! The Rotary Club of Easthampstead hosted a Charity Golf Day at East Berkshire Golf Club in aid of The Link Visiting Scheme and it was a brilliant success.

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Understanding dementia
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Understanding dementia

This Dementia Action Week (18–24 May 2026), we're joining Alzheimer's Society in raising awareness of dementia

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One day, 26 miles ✔️
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One day, 26 miles ✔️

We are thrilled to share that Pam and Chris have done it – walking a full 26.2 miles along the Thames Path!

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A brand new activity!
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A brand new activity!

We are so excited to announce a brand new activity at Link Thursdays: Fit for Life, a weekly movement class that's already proving to be a firm favourite!

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Event: An Evening With 8tt4
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Event: An Evening With 8tt4

Get ready for a brilliant night of live music, fun and community spirit at An Evening with 8tt4 – all in support of The Link Visiting Scheme.

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Going greener
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Going greener

At The Link, we try to be thoughtful about the way we work and the impact we have on the world around us. Here are some of the things we’re doing.

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Event: Second Wind concert
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Event: Second Wind concert

Bracknell & Wokingham Community Band’s Second Wind band will be supporting The Link Visiting Scheme at their upcoming concert

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A day of thanks
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A day of thanks

We were delighted to welcome over 100 supporters, volunteers and community partners to our Thank You Day.

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Making a splash for a great cause
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Making a splash for a great cause

On Sunday 20th September at 11a.m. a team of Link Friends, staff and volunteers - aka The Link Legends! - will be taking part in the Wokingham Swimathon 2026!

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Event: Thank You Day
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Event: Thank You Day

We’re delighted to invite our community to our Thank You Day, taking place on Thursday 26th February

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Event: Charity Golf Day
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Event: Charity Golf Day

Join The Rotary Club of Easthampstead for a fantastic Charity Golf Day at the stunning East Berkshire Golf Club

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Our impact this Christmas
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Our impact this Christmas

Through our programme of activities and our Christmas Day event, we were delighted to bring joy and companionship to those who would otherwise be spending Christmas on their own.

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Event: Reset Your Health
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Event: Reset Your Health

Join us for an uplifting and inspiring community wellbeing evening at The Foundry Bell in Wokingham.

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Fundraising ideas for 2026
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Fundraising ideas for 2026

As we head into a new year, many of us start thinking about fresh goals - getting healthier, reconnecting with friends, or doing something meaningful for our community.

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