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WOODLEY HOSTS CAROL NGHT
Christmas begins in Woodley
By JAMES HASTINGS news@wokingham.today
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FESTIVE cheer has returned to Woodley thanks to a series of Yuletide events.
The hugely popular Christmas Fayre returns on Sunday, after being cancelled last year — and it is set to be a cracker.
More than 3,000 people are expected to turn out to grab a gift, enjoy a mince pie and see Santa.
Town centre manager, Brian Fennelly, said he expects a larger than usual crowd for the 25th anniversary event.
“This is actually the 26th year the fayre has been running but as we missed out last year we will be celebrating our silver anniversary. Either way we are geared up for a smashing day,” he explained.
“There are more than 80 stalls, ranging from food and drink to charities, lots of street entertainers and a host of talent on the stage in Crockhamwell Street. There is something for everyone and we look forward to welcoming shoppers old and new.” LIVE: Woodley Concert Band performs at the town centre event
The fayre follows last weekend’s Christmas lights switch on and carol concert which attracted more than 300 people.
Mr Fennelly added: “That was a bigger turn out than 2019, so if that is anything to go by, Sunday should be a record crowd.
“People said how much they missed what is Woodley’s biggest event of the year.
There will be a total of nine acts on the stage this year from jugglers to singers, theatre groups to a dance school. In addition, lots of entertainers will promenade Woodley town centre greeting shoppers and delighting those young and old.
“Santa will arrive on his sleigh and will be helped by his elves in handing out presents,” said Mr Fennelly.
The fun kicks off at 10am continuing until 3pm. ACTION: Mayor of Woodley, Cllr Janet Sartorel joined poster competition winners, Nessie Hearn (7) and Jocelyn So (6) in switching the lights on Pictures: Steve Smyth
TREATS: Wokingham borough mayor, Cllr Keith Baker is give mince pies by 2nd Woodley scouts
Pedal and win an ebike
WOKINGHAM borough residents are being encouraged to take part in a festive cycling scheme this December.
The Winter Wheelers competition launched yesterday and runs until Friday, December 24.
And there is a chance to win a new ebike worth up to £1,500.
Participants will need to ride daily for a minimum of 10 minutes to be eligible for the main prize draw.
There will be a daily prize draw for items of cycling kit, with specialist gloves and high visibility wear up for grabs.
A Christmas Eve prize of a £300 voucher to spend in a bike shop is also up for grabs.
It is open to cyclists of all abilities, from keen bikers to those wanting to improve their skills and fitness.
Rides must be logged on an app such as Strava which can be connected to a Love to Ride Wokingham account.
The winner of the new ebike will be randomly selected by and notified by text message on Christmas Day. n For more, visit: www.myjourney wokingham.com/events/winterwheelers-2021 or visit: www. lovetoride.net/wokingham
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