News
All the latest news and updates from The Link Visiting Scheme
What you helped make possible
What happens when a community shows up for older people with kindness, consistency… and, more importantly, delicious cake?!
Turning 100 in style
Wilhelmine marked her centenary over lunch at Cotê in Wokingham, joined by her Link friends Malcolm and Kathy Bruce.
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?
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.
Preparing for the switchover
Across the UK, traditional landline phones are being switched from the old analogue system to Digital Voice.
Understanding dementia
This Dementia Action Week (18–24 May 2026), we're joining Alzheimer's Society in raising awareness of dementia
Fancy an Ultra Challenge? 💪
Step up for The Link Visiting Scheme, and save 50% on your registration this May
Join #TeamLink: Marathon 2027
The TCS London Marathon 2027 ballot opens tomorrow — could you join #TeamLink?
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!
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!
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.
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.
Event: Second Wind concert
Bracknell & Wokingham Community Band’s Second Wind band will be supporting The Link Visiting Scheme at their upcoming concert
A day of thanks
We were delighted to welcome over 100 supporters, volunteers and community partners to our Thank You Day.
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!
Event: Thank You Day
We’re delighted to invite our community to our Thank You Day, taking place on Thursday 26th February
Event: Charity Golf Day
Join The Rotary Club of Easthampstead for a fantastic Charity Golf Day at the stunning East Berkshire Golf Club
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.
Event: Reset Your Health
Join us for an uplifting and inspiring community wellbeing evening at The Foundry Bell in Wokingham.
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.