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  Wokingham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wokingham is a small town and civil parish in Berkshire in the south east of England, close to Reading.
Wokingham is located on the Emm Brook in the Loddon Valley in central Berkshire.
Wokingham District Council (a unitary authority), is responsible for governing the whole of Wokingham District.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wokingham   (743 words)

  
 Wokingham History
The population of Wokingham in the year 1801 was 2,281 and by the year 1901 the number had risen to 6,002.
Wokingham's almshouses, built through a bequest of 1665, are said to be the finest buildings in the town, named Lucas Hospital after their benefactor.
In the Civil War 1643 - 1644 Wokingham town was subject to foraging raids by both the Roundheads and the Cavaliers.
www.wokinghamsociety.org.uk /wokingham.html   (1142 words)

  
 WOKINGHAM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
‘Wokingham’, or the ‘homestead of the people of Wocc or Woccingas’ is a Saxon place-name and is interpreted as meaning that the area had been settled by people from the province of the Woccings from near Woking.
Throughout the medieval period, Wokingham was part of the large manor and parish of Sonning, and was administered by the Bishop of Salisbury as an ecclesiastical and jurisdictional unit separate from the County of Wiltshire.
The village of Wargrave is situated on the Wokingham to Henley road (A321) by the Thames, close to its confluence with the River Loddon.
www.townfacts.co.uk /wokingham.htm   (6229 words)

  
 Wokingham (district) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wokingham is a local government district in Berkshire, England.
The district was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of the borough of Wokingham and Wokingham Rural District.
It is governed by Wokingham District Council, which has been a unitary authority since April 1, 1998, following the abolition of Berkshire County Council.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wokingham_(district)   (143 words)

  
 Wokingham Society
Wokingham is an attractive town with a good history.
St Sebastian's (Wokingham) Brass Band is a friendly 3rd section band, which has entertained the residents of Wokingham and surroundings for many years.
The Wokingham History Group's presentations are on the second Mondays of the month at 8pm in the Methodist Hall in Rose Street.
www.wokinghamsociety.org.uk   (609 words)

  
 Touring Berkshire Towns on Britannia: Wokingham
Wokingham is a small market full of quaint old buildings of both Medieval timber-framing and Georgian elegance.
This area was the traditional site of the annual bull-baiting for which Wokingham was famous in the 18th century.
At the far end of the latter is Wokingham's ten-pin Bowling complex and a convenient drive-through burger bar.
www.britannia.com /tours/berks/berktn04.html   (339 words)

  
 Berkshire History: Wokingham
Wokingham was noted for its Bell Foundry in Medieval times.
Wokingham's almshouses are said to be the finest building in the town, called the Lucas Hospital after their benefactor, they were built through a bequest of 1665.
For the manor of Ashridge, though in the parish of Wokingham, was in the county of Wiltshire until 1845.
www.berkshirehistory.com /villages/wokingham.html   (1250 words)

  
 Wokingham Primary Care Trust (PCT)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Wokingham PCT has an excellent stop smoking service that supports people in their attempt to quit.
Wokingham PCT AGM will be held at 6pm on 7th September 2006, Wokingham Community Hospital.
Wokingham retailers could face heavy fines, and be restricted from selling tobacco products altogether if they are caught selling tobacco to children under new proposals from the Government.
www.berkshire.nhs.uk /wokingham   (1999 words)

  
 Wokingham District Scouts
Wokingham Scout District covers a wider area than the town of Wokingham alone, but does not match the area of the Wokingham District local authority.
Supporting the leaders there are a number of activity instructors who have specialist skills allowing them to provide the technical support in providing the outdoor activities that put the "out" in scouting, such as canoeing, climbing, caving and hill walking.
Wokingham Scout District has been closely involved with the District Council and Reading University in the provision and staffing of the Waterside Centre in the Thames Valley Business Park.
www.wokinghamscouts.org.uk /about.htm   (380 words)

  
 Wokingham Choral Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Wokingham Choral Society's history of appointing exciting young conductors continued with the appointment of
Wokingham Choral Society's recent Choral Workshop at St Joseph's Convent School, Reading proved a great success with enthusiastic members from 81 different choral groups attending.
Wokingham Choral Society starts its new season on Thursday 14th September 2006.
www.wokingham-choral-society.org.uk   (493 words)

  
 Wokingham--Learnining--Partnership
Residents of the Wokingham district will be healthier and happier following a month-long series of special events kicking off from June 2 with a range of activities to relax and reinvigorate..
The new chairman of the Wokingham Learning Partnership, Robin Cops, has plenty of first hand experience of the importance of training...
Loan-a-laptops to help computer-phobics get hands-on training in information technology and opportunities to get mums and dads back into the classroom alongside their children are just two of the ways that Wokingham district residents will be lured back to learning in the future.
www.wokinghamlp.co.uk /learners.htm   (365 words)

  
 The Berkshire IAG - Wokingham
Wokingham District is an intriguing mix of countryside and town, historic features and up-to-date facilities, which makes it an attractive place to live or visit.
Wokingham Job Support Centre offer job search facilities and host a dedicated job search software package and are based at Wokingham Town Hall, Market Square, Wokingham.
Wokingham IAG supports an information and advice worker, Linda Abbott, who delivers IandA at outreach locations including the Job Centre, libraries and on the MICE bus.
www.berkshire-iag.org.uk /About_us/wokingham.htm   (168 words)

  
 Wokingham Windows and Conservatories - UPVC windows, doors and conservatories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
At Wokingham Windows we specialise in UPVC made to measure conservatories, windows, doors and porches.
If you are looking for an established company in the areas around Wokingham, Berkshire, then we can help.
Our office is situated in the pleasant surroundings of Holme Grange Craft Village, Heathlands Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, UK.
www.wokinghamwindows.co.uk /index.html   (167 words)

  
 Wokingham Hockey Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Wokingham Hockey Club is vibrant and successful with 4 men’s teams, 2 ladies teams, an enthusiastic mixed team and a thriving youth section. The club provides hockey for all levels and ages from the complete beginner to the more competitive.
We have recently been awarded the Clubs 1st Award by England Hockey showing our commitment to youth development in hockey.  This is recognition of our abilities in coaching youth players as well as the safe and secure way in which the club is run.
Wokingham Hockey Club is now an England Hockey Clubs 1st/Club Mark accredited club.
www.wokingham-hc.co.uk   (278 words)

  
 Familia: Wokingham District Council
The whole of the Wokingham District Council Area 1841-1891 (microfilm).
Wokingham District Council Area except Grazely 1901 (microfilm)
Wokingham District Council Are 1988/89 - 1989/90, 1996/97 - 2002.
www.familia.org.uk /services/england/wokingham.html   (97 words)

  
 Wokingham Workhouse
Wokingham Poor Law Union was formed on 1st August 1835.
The new Wokingham Union initially made use of the former Wargrave parish workhouse, for the upgrading of which the Poor law Commissioners authorized an expenditure of £1,390.
However, a report by Edwin Chadwick in 1846 found that conditions were too cramped to allow proper segregation of the different classes of inmate, rooms were damp and badly ventilated, and there was a lack of infirmary and fever wards.
users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Wokingham/Wokingham.shtml   (405 words)

  
 Wokingham
- Aims to provide Wokingham residents and employees with the best opportunities to develop new skills.
Includes details of proposed Woodcray Manor Village and the clubs court cases with Wokingham District Council.
- Holt Copse is a small area of woodland situated near Wokingham.
www.town100.co.uk /Berkshire/wokingham.html   (683 words)

  
 Wokingham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Bracknell and Wokingham College is proud to offer a huge range of courses at a number of Centres throughout the Bracknell and Wokingham area.
The Wokingham District IAG Co-ordinator is based at Bracknell and Wokingham College, Church Road, Bracknell RG12 1DJ.
The Wokingham CfBT Advice & Guidance and Connexions Centre is based at 1st Floor, St Florian House, Milton House, Wokingham RG40 1DB.
www.lscberks.gov.uk /newsite/Community/Wokingham.asp   (607 words)

  
 Wokingham Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
Wokingham is littered with old bits of history, and one of the more unusual curios is an old horse watering trough.
The Terrace is a well known view of Wokingham as it appears in many old paintings and drawings of Wokingham from olden times.
Wokingham's Railway Station is little more than a glorified portacabin, and not worth a second glance.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Wokingham-302723/Things_To_Do-Wokingham-BR-1.html   (641 words)

  
 Wokingham Town and Arborfield Garrison - The Very Model of a Modern Army Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A Wokingham Society sponsored local history project showing Arborfield Garrison's Remount Depot foundation in 1904, through the First World War to the 1930s, to the Garrison during the Second World War.
The display includes artefacts given by the Town of Wokingham and promotes the good relationship between the Corps of REME and the townspeople.
A local memories "soundbox" is used to allow visitors to listen to interviews with Wokingham residents who have connections with the Garrison over sixty years.
www.rememuseum.org.uk /museum/wokarb.htm   (226 words)

  
 Wokingham Day Nursery
Wokingham Day Nursery has been established since 1974, primarily set up to help working parents.
We are a non-profit making organisation, managed by a committee of parents and are extremely proud of the experience we are able to give your children, with a qualified, consistent and reliable staff.
We will offer your child individual care and attention, fun and friendship with other children and adults.
wokinghamdaynursery.org.uk   (168 words)

  
 Wokingham Pony Club: Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Wokingham had a fantastic day at the Area Horse Trials, held at Blue House Farm, Mattingley on 1st August.
This will be the second year running that Wokingham has representatives at the Championships but we think this is the first team to have got there in Wokingham's 32 year history.
Wokingham's success did not end there for in the Intermediate qualifier our two representatives, Amy Lambert (Jasper) and Paul Gaff (Simba) were both placed 4th in their respective sections.
www.wokinghamponyclub.co.uk   (3484 words)

  
 Wokingham Town Council - - The Official Website of the Wokingham Town Council
Once a busy market town in Windsor Forest, the historic town of Wokingham is now a lively centre for business and light industry.
Wokingham offers a pleasant living and working environment, which is well served with shops, churches, schools, community, health and leisure services.
Wokingham has had a market charter for nearly 800 years and the Town Council is looking to improve and expand the market to ensure that it remains at the heart of the town for many more years to come.
www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk   (411 words)

  
 Churches Together in Wokingham (CTW) ) front page general information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Wokingham Town is a large affluent busy town located in the South East corner of Berkshire in the United Kingdom, East of Reading - map.
All of Wokingham's Churches serve the local community in one way or another from the youngest to the oldest person.
Some of the Wokingham Churches have their own web sites and links to these are made.
www.wokinghamchurches.org.uk /infoframe.htm   (214 words)

  
 The-Wokingham-Learning-Partnership
Wokingham is one of six Berkshire Learning Partnerships working with and funded by the Berkshire Learning and Skills Council to represent the needs of learners.
OUR VISION is that the people of Wokingham District, both in work and in their personal lives, will:
Wokingham Learning Partnership, POB 156 Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1WN.
www.wokinghamlp.co.uk /WLP.htm   (314 words)

  
 The Separatist - Newsletter of Wokingham & West Berkshire Mental Health Association
Having previously been involved in many charities such as St. Johns ambulance and working with young offenders at Reading prison, she was eager to view what we offer as part of her voluntary aid to Reading and Wokingham.
Lady Elizabeth feels that the role of ‘lady’ should not be a silent and anonymous one, so regularly supports many different charities.
She sat down in one of the many comfy armchairs in the lounge to socialise with everyone, and appreciatively shared tea and sandwiches.
www.wokinghammentalhealth.org.uk /newsletter.htm   (1026 words)

  
 Wokingham Vineyard - Home Page
Wokingham Vineyard is a rapidly growing group of people who want to experience the power of God at work in and through their lives.
We run our church in an informal and un-pressured way, as a place where we can find peace from our busy world and meet with Jesus.
Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the of residents of Wokingham district.
www.wokinghamvineyard.org   (598 words)

  
 Wokingham Crusaders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Wokingham Crusaders is an Interdenominational Youth Group for all young people from 10 to 18+.
We meet in Wokingham on Friday evenings for games, worship and Bible teaching, and at other times during the week for social activities.
At Easter and during the summer holidays, camps and other events are arranged on a national basis.
www.wokingham.ndo.co.uk /crusaders   (117 words)

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