Merry Christmas from our heart to yours: Celebrating our readers and clients

Aspecial thank you to our valued readers and clients this festive season.

As the festive lights twinkle and carols resonate, we at My Wokingham extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas to each of our readers and valued clients. Your enthusiasm and engagement have been the cornerstone of our journey this year.

A heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support - from actively participating in Wokingham’s Got Talent to sharing insightful feedback in our surveys and polls. Your voices and choices have shaped the narrative of our community-focused reporting.

To our dedicated clients, your partnership is the backbone of our publication. Without you, the stories that matter most would remain untold. We are deeply grateful for your trust and collaboration, which enables us to contin-

BY JACKY HAYLER

Scott Denton is a familiar sight around Wokingham – in his wheelchair wearing a policeman’s uniform. He cheers up everyone he meets, and he and his family are looking forward to Christmas.

From a young age Scott was a fan of the police and when he got his first police jacket, his dad Darren thought it was just a phase he would grow out ue our mission of bringing quality journalism to the Borough of Wokingham. Your stories of resilience, kindness, and community spirit have not only inspired us but also reinforced that the Borough of Wokingham is indeed a re- markable place to live. of. “He got a jacket to be like them and then it just spiralled. Everyone in the area knows him though.”

May this Christmas fill your homes with joy, your hearts with love, and your life with laughter.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at My Wokingham.

He added that the local police are amazing with him, inviting him to their annual open day. “He’s almost become a bit of a celebrity and is an honorary policeman,” said Darren. Scott is profoundly deaf and is unable to walk, requiring day-to-day care. Continues on pg 13

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