Focused Friends create memory garden

Focused Friends, at Wokingham Community Lives, created a memory garden this summer. Offering a peaceful retreat for anyone who needs a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.

Creating a Home: Brambletye’s Transformation Welcomes New Residents

Brambletye has recently been refurbished, transforming it into a clean and inviting new home for four ladies.

Remembrance day at Suffolk Lodge

People at Suffolk Lodge created their own memorial for Remembrance day in the front garden. Today people gathered outside for the 2 minute silence and a short ceremony

From Retail to Leadership: How Jon Swindle Found His Career in Care at Optalis

Jon’s journey from retail to Deputy Manager at Optalis highlights how diverse skills—problem-solving, empathy, and adaptability—can lead to a meaningful career in care.

Halloween Haunt with Olympic Spirit!

This Halloween, Community Lives put a delightful twist on their Olympic mascot sculptures.

Care Minister Stephen Kinnock MP Visits Wokingham Borough: Highlighting the Vital Role of Social Care and Support Services

We welcomed Care Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP, to our Short Breaks service. He spoke to people about what matters to them and how good support enables them to lead the lives they want to live.

Celebrating our team members

Boyne Community Lives supports Men in Sheds Bird Box Project

Boyn Community Lives service have been supporting their local Men in Sheds creating bird boxes.

Optalis and Wokingham Borough Council Celebrate First Anniversary of Bluebell House Care Home

Bluebell House care home in Wokingham celebrated a year of providing care for its residents with a party attended by Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Adrian Mather.

Community Lives' Inclusive Art Project Celebrates 2024 Olympics

People who use community lives day services have been working together to create hand craft Olympic mascot sculptures. The groups have created two sculptures of the Olympic Phryges,