WOKINGHAM LIONS CLUB
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
What Do Wokingham Lions Do?
We run numerous fund-raising events throughout the year, including:
#Woky Comedy Nights at the Wokingham Theatre
The Wokingham Classic Motor Show
Last year we raised over £70,000, while the events we organised helped charities raise at least another £55,000 for themselves. We donate most of the money we raise to support local charities, partly through our Golden Awards scheme, but we also support families and individuals facing hardship.
We also donate around 10% to worldwide disaster relief and global causes via Lions Club International Foundation.
We provide services to the local community through projects like Message in a Bottle, ReTec, Spectrek, Lions Share, Can-Can and we support other charities, fellow Lions Clubs and fund-raisers whenever we can.
Finally, we have fun doing it and organise great social activities for our members.
Learn more about our club here.
Latest News
The Wokingham Lions Christmas Food Collection, known locally as ‘The Can Can’, returns this December. Launched over 30 years ago to support Wokingham’s elderly residents in need, the project now also supports local families, and through partnerships with local children’s charities Lions know that the parcels are reaching the right people.
Wokingham Lions work closely with The Wokingham Foodbank who will also receive a substantial donation of non-perishable food, cleaning and personal hygiene products from the collection.
Supported by Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons, and their customers, the collection averages more than 3,000 food items each year. These are distributed to individuals, families, and organizations across Wokingham. Wokingham Lions Club expresses gratitude for the community’s ongoing generosity.
A spokesperson from the Wokingham Lions Club told us, “We get amazing support from our local supermarkets. Their customers have become accustomed to seeing us outside the stores in December Most are happy to engage with us as they walk into the store and want to know which items we are most in need of. When they donate their purchases to us as they leave the store there is a definite feelgood factor. We’re so grateful for all the donations we receive.“
Collection dates this year are….
Friday 5th December – Tesco and Morrisons Wokingham
Saturday 6th December – Waitrose, Wokingham
Saturday 13th December – Waitrose, Wokingham
Wokingham Lions will be outside each store between 9am – 4pm.
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Great aerial shots of today’s Winter Carnival – thanks Wokinghamaerialphotography!
We’re open til 5:30pm!
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The Wokingham Town Council Mayor has visited the Wokingham Lions Club stall next to the town hall at today’s Wokingham Winter Carnival – along with Father Christmas and Leo the Lion 🎅🦁
If you need any info while at the Carnival pop along and see us – from information about stalls and what’s on, or to hear how to join us, pop by and say hello!
The Wokingham Winter Carnival & May Fayre are two of the largest events organised by Wokingham Lions, alongside #Woky Comedy Nights, The Wokingham Walk, Lions Share food collections, Wokingham Music Club and much more!
Would you like to join us? We are always on the look out for new Lions and helpers!
Details here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/about
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⛄️ It’s Wokingham Winter Carnival day!!
We’ve been working all morning to get ready to open from 10:30 through to 17:30.
The Winter Carnival is a great way to start celebrating Christmas and the Festive Season – this is a free to enter fun day out!
There are lots of options for transport to the event:
If travelling from within Wokingham Borough you can ride the bus for free on Carnival day – and all weekends before Christmas in December. Details here: www.wokingham.gov.uk/news/2025/bus-travel-will-be-free-across-borough-2025-festive-season
Details on all Wokingham Town Centre car parks run by Wokingham Borough Council are here: www.wokingham.gov.uk/parking-and-transport/parking-and-permits/find-car-park. All car parks are open – but note that Denmark St car park can only be reached from the Dukes Head end.
Wokingham Station is 5 minutes walk from the Winter Carnival. Details on their car park is here: www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/wokingham/ Note that there is a replacement bus service running on Sunday.
There will be several road closures and diversions around the town for the Carnival – Peach Street, Denmark Street and Broad Street in Wokingham will be closed from 6am – 8pm. You can see details of diversions here wokinghamlions.org.uk/wctraffic
Don't forget – you can download our full programme, including map, here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25
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😴 While you sleep we’ve already started setting up for Sunday’s Wokingham Winter Carnival – it’s gonna be a great day out!
Download your programme of the days events here wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25 with transport options here wintercarnival.co.uk/join-the-fun/
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Don’t forget – there will be road closures and parking suspensions in Wokingham Town Centre for the Wokingham Winter Carnival tomorrow, Sunday 30th Nov.
This is to make way for over 150 stalls, entertainment, music, fairground rides, food, drink and lots more across Peach St, Peach Place, Broad St, Denmark St and through to Elms Field! The Carnival is one of Wokingham’s biggest events – don’t miss it!
The fun starts at 10:30am and runs all day through to our grand finale with carols, tree switch on and lasers before the event ends at 5:30pm. Details in our programme which you can download now!
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The Wokingham Winter Carnival is this Sunday 30th November 2025 – and we have a decent weather forecast for it!
A free to enter fun day out, the Winter Carnival is a great way to start celebrating Christmas and the Festive Season!
The Winter Carnival is held throughout the town centre, including Denmark Street, Market Place, Peach Street, Broad Street, Rose Street, Peach Place and into Elms Field.
The official start is 11:00am, but stalls and rides will be open from 10:30. Many of the ever-popular attractions will be back including the fairground rides (charges apply), all day entertainment on the stage in Market Place, plus street entertainment around the town.
Over 150 stalls have booked to be at Wokingham Winter Carnival, and will include craft stalls, food stalls and charity stalls, giving many small businesses and local charities an opportunity to raise their profiles and some much-needed funds.
The day will culminate at 4:30pm in the switching on of the Wokingham Christmas Lights, followed by singing and Community Carols. At 5:00pm, there will be a stunning Laser Show in the Market Place, which will provide a wonderful finale to the Wokingham Winter Carnival 2025.
The full Programme for the day is available at wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25 Please visit www.wintercarnival.co.uk or follow Wokingham Lions Club on social media @wokinghamlions to keep up to date with the event news.
Transport & parking information is here: wintercarnival.co.uk/join-the-fun/
We'd like to thank all the local companies & organisations who have supported this event:
The Wokingham Winter Carnival benefits from major support from Wokingham Town Council & The Wokingham Society.
Other sponsors are: Clifton Ingram, Hunters Estate Agents & Lettings, TradeMark Windows Doors & Conservatories, Allder Glass LTD, Blandy & Blandy Solicitors, My Little Boardroom, CEDA Healthcare Private GP Clinic and VolkerWessels. In addition, the support from First Days Children's Charity, who host Father Christmas, is much appreciated.
#WokyWinterCarnival #Christmas #WokinghamLions #Charity #Christmas
The Wokingham Winter Carnival, organised by is this Sunday, 30th November from 10:30-17:30 – a free to enter fun day out, the Winter Carnival is a great way to start celebrating Christmas and the Festive Season.
There are lots of options for transport to the event:
If travelling from within Wokingham Borough you can ride the bus for free on Carnival day – and all weekends before Christmas in December. Details here: www.wokingham.gov.uk/news/2025/bus-travel-will-be-free-across-borough-2025-festive-season
Details on all Wokingham Town Centre car parks run by Wokingham Borough Council are here: www.wokingham.gov.uk/parking-and-transport/parking-and-permits/find-car-park
Wokingham Station is 5 minutes walk from the Winter Carnival. Details on their car park is here: www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/wokingham/ Note that there is a replacement bus service running on Sunday.
There will be several road closures and diversions around the town for the Carnival – Peach Street, Denmark Street and Broad Street in Wokingham will be closed from 6am – 8pm. You can see details of diversions here wokinghamlions.org.uk/wctraffic
Don't forget – you can download our full programme, including map, here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25
📹 Wokinghamaerialphotography
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This Sunday, 30th November, sees the Wokingham Winter Carnival 2025 – and you can get all the details from Wokingham.Today here wokingham.today/get-set-for-winter-carnival/
Don't forget – you can download the full programme from here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25
#Charity #WokyWinterCarnival #Christmas #WokinghamLions #Wokingham
Wokingham Lions Club will be bringing the Wokingham Winter Carnival to the town centre this Sunday 30th November 2025. A free to enter fun day out, the Winter Carnival is a great way to start celebrating Christmas and the Festive Season!
We'd like to thank all the local companies & organisations who have supported this event!
The Wokingham Winter Carnival benefits from major support from Wokingham Town Council & The Wokingham Society.
Other sponsors are: Clifton Ingram, Hunters Estate Agents & Lettings, TradeMark Windows Doors & Conservatories, Allder Glass LTD, Blandy & Blandy Solicitors, CEDA Healthcare Private GP Clinic, My Little Boardroom and VolkerWessels. In addition, the support from First Days Children's Charity, who host Father Christmas, is much appreciated.
The Winter Carnival is held throughout the town centre, including Denmark Street, Market Place, Peach Street, Broad Street, Rose Street, Peach Place and into Elms Field.
The official start is 11:00am, but stalls and rides will be open from 10:30. Many of the ever-popular attractions will be back including the fairground rides (charges apply), all day entertainment on the stage in Market Place, plus street entertainment around the town.
Over 150 stalls have booked to be at Wokingham Winter Carnival, and will include craft stalls, food stalls and charity stalls, giving many small businesses and local charities an opportunity to raise their profiles and some much-needed funds.
The day will culminate at 4:30pm in the switching on of the Wokingham Christmas Lights, followed by singing and Community Carols. At 5:00pm, there will be a stunning Laser Show in the Market Place, which will provide a wonderful finale to the Wokingham Winter Carnival 2025.
The full Programme for the day is available at wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25 Please visit www.wintercarnival.co.uk or follow Wokingham Lions Club on social media @wokinghamlions to keep up to date with the event news.
#WokyWinterCarnival #Christmas #WokinghamLions #Charity #Christmas
Wokingham Music Club have two new gigs to announce for your listening pleasure!
Firstly, on Friday 16th January we have Wokingham Music Club – Simply Billy Joel at the Royal British Legion, Winnersh!
A new show from the members of Simply Dan and other friends from the London session musician scene. The band will perform from Billy Joel’s 50 year repertoire specialising in his early work.
With many of their members working as session musicians in London and the South of England and performing with a diverse mix of artists nationally and worldwide, Simply Billy Joel are an incredible band who faithfully capture the sound of Billy Joel. The band was started this year by Mark Roadnight and Tom Morton with the idea of faithfully recreating the sounds and atmosphere of a Billy Joel concert.
The band members have performed with such diverse artists as current major vocalist Raye, Sting, Joe Cocker, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Graeme Clark (wetwetwet), Tony Christie, Pee Wee Ellis, Marcella Detroit to name just to name a few.
Then on Friday 6th March we bring you – Wokingham Music Club – Simply Aretha featuring Jaelee Small, also at the Royal British Legion, Winnersh!
From the Simply Dan stable of bands experience the soul-stirring magic of one of London's highly respected vocalists, Jaelee Small as she pays homage to the legendary 'Queen of Soul,' Aretha Franklin, in a night of unforgettable music.
Backed by a powerhouse 9-piece band and the soulful tones of Toby Stewart on Tenor Saxophone, Jaelee effortlessly channels the emotion, sass, and energy demanded by Aretha's iconic songs. From the empowering 'Respect' to the soulful 'Natural Woman,' this special night promises to transport true soul enthusiasts on a journey through timeless classics. Get ready to sing along and uplift your spirits in a celebration of Aretha Franklin's enduring legacy.
You can arrive early to either event and enjoy a drink at our full bar from 7pm!
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Wokingham Music Club deliver another cracker of an evening – and it's all done to help Wokingham Lions Club raise funds for local causes!
See what they have coming up soon below!
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We were happy to hear that the recent Berkshire Poppy Appeal in aid of the Royal British Legion has raised over £80,000 – Wokingham Lions Volunteers and Friends were out helping as part of the team collecting.
Read all about it in Wokingham.Today
wokingham.today/amount-raised-for-wokinghams-poppy-appeal-revealed/
Would you like to join our team of Friends who help with events like this and the Wokingham Winter Carnival & May Fayre? Or become a Lion? Details here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/about/
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Wokingham Lions Club will be bringing the Wokingham Winter Carnival to the town centre next Sunday 30th November 2025. A free to enter fun day out, the Winter Carnival is a great way to start celebrating Christmas and the Festive Season.
Tim Hanton, Wokingham Lions Club Winter Carnival Chairman said: “We are excited to be bringing The Winter Carnival 2025 to Wokingham. It is a fantastic day out for the residents of Wokingham and the surrounding area, with great entertainment, fun stalls and shopping opportunities, to get everyone in the Festive Spirit”.The Winter Carnival is held throughout the town centre, including Denmark Street, Market Place, Peach Street, Broad Street, Rose Street, Peach Place and into Elms Field.
The official start is 11:00am, but stalls and rides will be open from 10:30. Many of the ever-popular attractions will be back including the fairground rides (charges apply), all day entertainment on the stage in Market Place, plus street entertainment around the town. Father Christmas will base himself at First Days Children’s Charity next to the Denmark Street Car Park – however tickets to visit Father Christmas have already sold out.
Over 150 stalls have booked to be at Wokingham Winter Carnival, and will include craft stalls, food stalls and charity stalls, giving many small businesses and local charities an opportunity to raise their profiles and some much-needed funds. Wokingham Lions Club will distribute funds made, after event expenses, predominantly to local charities and good causes.
The day will culminate at 4:30pm in the switching on of the Wokingham Christmas Lights, followed by singing and Community Carols. At 5:00pm, there will be a stunning Laser Show in the Market Place, which will provide a wonderful finale to the Wokingham Winter Carnival 2025.
The full Programme for the day is available at wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25 Please visit www.wintercarnival.co.uk or follow Wokingham Lions Club on social media @wokinghamlions to keep up to date with the event news.
The Wokingham Winter Carnival benefits from major support from Wokingham Town Council & The Wokingham Society. Other sponsors are: Clifton Ingram, Hunters Estate Agents & Lettings, TradeMark Windows Doors & Conservatories, Allder Glass LTD, Blandy & Blandy Solicitors, CEDA Healthcare Private GP Clinic and VolkerWessels. In addition, the support from First Days Children's Charity, who host Father Christmas, is much appreciated.
#WokyWinterCarnival #Christmas #WokinghamLions #Charity #Christmas
🎄 The Wokingham Winter Carnival is just over a week away – and you can now download our full programme!! Just head to wokinghamlions.org.uk/wc25 to get your copy!
Inside you'll find details on everything that happening on Sunday 30th November from 10:30-17:30:
⭐️ Our live entertainment across Market Place, Peach Place and Denmark Street
⭐️ The 140+ stalls from Peach Street all the way through to Elms Field
⭐️ The fairground rides in Broad Street and Elms Field
⭐️ Songsheets for the carols we'll be singing in Market Place as we light the tree
⭐️ Event Map
⭐️ …and much more!
🎄 There’s so much to do at the Wokingham Winter Carnival – don’t miss it – it's free to enter!
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Aerial Photos by Wokingham Aerial Photography