Welcome to the website of the Emmbrook Residents Association.
We would welcome any comments you might have, especially if you have any suggestions for improving or expanding the content. Please email your ideas to the webmaster, Chris Mallett, who will be pleased to hear from you.
We look forward to continuing to bring you news and views on matters of interest to the residents of the Emmbrook area. For the latest news on what’s been happening in our area, please see below ……
What’s New
ERA Quiz night – 24 Oct 2026 at 7pm
We are delighted to announce that our next ERA Quiz Night is set for Saturday, 24th October 2026 at Emmbrook Village Hall, Doors open at 7pm and the quiz kicks off at 7:30pm.
If you’ve joined us before, you’ll know it’s always a fantastic evening—and we’re sticking with the winning formula:
- 🧠 A lively quiz with prizes
- 🎟️ A raffle and “Heads or Tails” game
- 🍽️ Fish and chips
- 😄 Plenty of laughs and good company
🎟️ Ticket Details
- £15 per person, including fish and chips. We’re pleased to be holding this price for another year.
- Advance booking only via bank transfer:
- Account Name: Emmbrook Residents Association
- Sort Code: 40-47-09
- Account Number: 81584227
- Reference: Quiz – Your Name
Once you’ve made the payment, please email our Treasurer, Andy Goffin, at andegoffin@outlook.com to confirm your booking and number of tickets.
Spaces are limited to 70 guests, so book early to avoid disappointment!
👥 Team Info
Teams of 6 to 8 are ideal. If you’re not part of a team, don’t worry—we’ll match you up with others on the night.
💰 Fundraising & Raffle
This is a fundraising event, so please bring cash for raffle tickets. We also welcome any donated raffle prizes—thank you in advance!
🍷 BYO Drinks
Feel free to bring your own beverages to enjoy during the evening.
We can’t wait to see you there for another brilliant night!
Community Environmental Day – Saturday 19 Sep 2026
Join St Nicholas’ Church and Friends of the Emm Brook (FOTEB) from 10:00am to 1:00pm on the fields opposite Emmbrook Senior School for a community conservation event as part of the church’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Help improve the biodiversity of the Emm Brook by clearing brambles around young trees, maintaining pathways, creating deadwood habitats for wildlife, and repairing a damaged hedge.
Everyone is welcome, although under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. No experience is needed.
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing (long trousers and sleeves for protection, sturdy footwear or possibly Wellington’s, and gardening gloves). Hand sanitizer and insect repellent may be useful.
There will be a short break halfway through for refreshments, but do consider bringing a drink to stay hydrated.
Traditional hand tools will be available but volunteers are welcome to bring their own such as secateurs and loppers.
Cantley Park – Catapult anti-social behaviour
Thames Valley Police have advised of ongoing criminal and anti-social behaviour within the Cantley Park, Wokingham area which mainly involves a catapult being fired at wild animals. They are asking residents that have seen or heard such behaviour to report it via 101/ www.thamesvalley.police.uk and provide as much detail as possible about the issues.
St Nicholas’ Church – Table Top Games – 13 Jun 2026
Network Rail overnight works – 30 Mar to 2 Apr
Local residents have been advised of upcoming overnight works on the railway which may result in noise, although Network Rail have advised they will keep noise to a minimum. See the letter to residents for further information.
Emmbrook Community Showcase – 21 Mar 2026
Emmbrook Residents Association is pleased to support the Emmbrook Community Event being organised by St Nicholas’ Church & Emmbrook Village Hall. The event is being held at Emmbrook Village Hall (from 2 – 4 pm). It is an opportunity to meet some of the people and local groups that make Emmbrook special. There are at least 9 organisations attending, who will be showcasing their engagement and contributions to the local community, and keen to share ideas with local residents about how that can continue and improve into the future. See the event flyer for further details. We look forward to seeing you there and please share with family, friends and neighbours.