Wokingham was once called Oakingham, meaning ‘town of the forest’ hence our group name. Established in 2012, we currently meet monthly usually in Binfield on a Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm. We are a relatively small group which enables us to get to know each other better and creates a more intimate friendly social environment.
Having a variety of interests, hobbies, personalities and backgrounds, we find plenty to talk about when together. As a result our meetings are relaxed, interesting, informative and enjoyable, making it easy to join in and make new friends.
At the beginning of each year we have a planning meeting in which every member contributes ideas for the regular meetings and social activities. Our regular meetings usually focus on a chosen topic or activity which enables everyone to actively participate. It is very interesting to hear the different interpretations of the topic which demonstrates the diversity within the group and individual contribution.
There is a newly formed Social Group which meets every 4 – 6 weeks either in houses or in a tea/coffee shop. Members are asked , if they want, to tell us about something positive that has happened since the last meeting – guaranteed to get everybody chatting.
We also have a thriving book group hosted in member’s houses. Each person in the group selects a book to cover which leads to a variety of types and styles of books to read and discuss.
As well as our regular meetings we meet up for social activities such as going for walks, visiting local attractions and going out for meals.
If you are interested in joining a group in this area, please contact us or the NWR head office who will put you in touch with us.
The programme covering March 2026 – February 2027 is shown in the link below
