Link Thursdays
Hosted by The Link Visiting Scheme, Link Thursdays is a weekly community space and café open from 10am - 1pm every Thursday.
Link Thursdays is an award-winning project! A vibrant, welcoming space each week where anyone in the community can just turn up with a guarantee of a warm welcome. We host a range of activities, friendship tables, and pride ourselves with being dementia friendly. The newly refurbished All Saints Church offers hot drinks, freshly baked cakes, and snacks to be enjoyed by all! Join us on Thursdays for a coffee and a chat — or settle in with some knitting or a game of dominoes.
Coming up…
11 December
11am Blandy & Blandy - Come along for a free 15 minute Will session
11am Digital Inclusion - Barclays Digital Eagles are volunteer Barclays colleagues who empower people to feel more confident and capable with technology, bridging the digital skills gap for various community members. Helping people learn about online safety, fraud, cybercrime, and using digital tools for everyday tasks. Please bring along your device if you need any help or advice.
18 December
11am CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Join us for festive singing with Soph from Sing for Your Self, accompanied by Saint Sebastian’s Brass Band. Enjoy a free lunch with a glass of mulled wine, take a moment to light a candle and write a message to loved ones lost, and soak up the warm Christmas cheer.
25 December
CAFE CLOSED
1 January
CAFE CLOSED
"It's become a family. People soon settle in, and the family continues to grow. It’s a privilege to be part of such a wonderful organisation, and I enjoy every minute of it.
It’s amazing to see people’s faces light up when they come in on Thursday and see a friendly group of people. It’s so uplifting for everyone!”
Volunteers Sue and Jo
Community Project of the Year
We were delighted to receive the prestigious Community Project of the Year award at the 2025 Wokingham Community Awards. The rapid growth of Link Thursdays has shown just how much our community values a warm, welcoming space to connect each week.
Come and say hello!
Address: All Saints Church, London Road, Wokingham, RG40 1TN
Parking: Easthampstead Road Car Park / Norreys Road Car Park (for visitors of the church)
Time: 10am - 1pm every Thursday
If you’d like more information, call our office: on 01189798019 or fill in the contact form.
What we’ve been up to recently…
Daphne’s story
Daphne, 84, lives alone with dementia and has no family nearby. Feeling isolated and longing for meaningful conversations, she struggled with loneliness. Concerned neighbours reached out on her behalf, and we paired her with Rachel, a dedicated volunteer.
Rachel has been a wonderful companion, encouraging Daphne to leave the house and helping her attend Space for All every Thursday. Daphne now stays active, connects with new people, and enjoys a break from her usual routine.
She shares how much she values speaking with someone beyond her carers, saying it has significantly improved her life. *Names changed