Highlighting our Charities No. 3 - WADE

I’ve said it before but we are privileged to have some amazing charities working with us to help create the Living Advent Calendar. While they are each collecting for their charities on a nightly basis they are also volunteering their time to assist us in many different ways. Currently WADE are doing their bit to make sure each evening goes smoothly.

We hope you will give generously. Bucket collectors will be out each evening for you to make any donations. The bucket collectors, no matter which Charity they are from, are collecting for all four Charities (WADE, JAC, More Arts and Wokingham Rotary) and at the end of the 24 days the final total will be split evenly between the Charities. 

WADE (Wokingham & District Association for the Elderly) is a registered charity whose aim is to promote the welfare of the elderly in the Wokingham Borough area. The Charity was founded by the late Jean Davy, a former Mayor of Wokingham, and the Day Centre at 40 Reading Road, Wokingham was opened in 1974.

The WADE Day Centre is a unique period property providing a pleasant location near the centre of Wokingham for the use of the over 60s.  It is a friendly, caring and stimulating environment.

There is a large conservatory, patio area and sweeping gardens with lawns where members and their guests can enjoy the atmosphere or play outdoor games.

A substantial freshly cooked midday meal is provided as well as morning and afternoon refreshments. 

Activities include; music therapy, outings, crochet, quizzes, bridge, entertainment, flower arranging, bingo and exercise. Hairdressing, chiropody and shower facilities are also available.

WADE also runs a charity shop on Rose Street and is the Wokingham Town Mayor's Charity for 2012.

To find out more about these services please contact steviehorton@btinternet.com

“We are delighted to be included in the Living Calendar – a great idea with great potential to raise awareness for WADE”