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2 events,
Over 50s Social Club
Over 50s Social Club
The social club is open to everyone over 50. It's a great opportunity to socialise, try some new activities and meet new people. The club is run by local volunteers and supported by Reading Borough Council. We meet every Wednesday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Whitley Wood Community Centre. Lunch and hot drinks provided. £2.50 per week. If you have any…
Conversation Cafe
Conversation Cafe
Starting Wednesday, the 5th of June from 1pm - 2.30pm at the Whitley Community Cafe, in partnership with New Directions, Whitley Community Development Association and Reading Voluntary Action. Sessions are FREE - children are welcome but need to be supervised by adult. Join this friendly group to build confidence in speaking and share…
6 events,
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
This session is planned to support your child with school readiness and to offer parents additional support based on individual family need. This includes Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – we offer access to support, advice and guidance and work in partnership with Reading Families Forum. Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y takes place at Whitley Children's…
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Reading Frontline are offering free debt and benefit advice at New Directions, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Whitley every Thursday 10am-1pm. If you struggle to pay your bills each month, have debts you can’t repay or any money worries, don’t wait for a court order or bailiff to visit. We can help stop the intrusive phone calls…
Reading Stroke Support Group
Reading Stroke Support Group
Come along to your local stroke group and meet others who’ve been affected by stroke. The group is part of the Stroke Recovery Service which aims to assist people in achieving their personal goals for a full life after stroke. As well as the group the service provides individual support at home where a varied range…
2 events,
Speech & Language drop-in
Speech & Language drop-in
Please come along to a speech and language therapy drop in clinic to discuss any concerns you have with your child's speech and language development. This service is for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Please be aware this is a first-come first served basis and, if the clinic is very popular, it may…
Christ the King Bingo
Christ the King Bingo
Bingo, tea and coffee. Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church
2 events,
Councillor Surgery – Whitley & Church
Councillor Surgery – Whitley & Church
Meet you local Councillor and have an opportunity to express your thoughts and opinions. Every first Saturday of the month at Whitley Community Cafe.
Open Day at Whitley Wood Fire Station
Open Day at Whitley Wood Fire Station
Whitley Wood Fire Station will be hosting a fun open day on Saturday, 6 July 2019. During the day there will be exciting demonstrations and a chance to see the appliances and equipment the crew uses. The event is free to attend and all are welcome.
3 events,
Berkshire Motor Show and Reading Pageant Fund Raising For Causes
Berkshire Motor Show and Reading Pageant Fund Raising For Causes
Our show this year will be held at Prospect Park in Reading. All our usual attraction will be there including the Fun Fair, vehicle display, crafts, food and stalls. We are now open to classic cars, custom, rod, Bikes, tractors and even steam. The event is for the whole family and disabled people to enjoy.…
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season Forbury Gardens 3.00pm - 4.30pm Free 2nd June - Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band 9th June - Abingdon Concert Band 16th June - Cholsey & Wallingford Concert Band 23rd June - Reading Central Band 30th June - Beatroots 7th July - Small Strings 14th July - BWCB Second Wind 21st July…
3 events,
Employment Support Drop-in service
Employment Support Drop-in service
Are you looking for work and need some help? Do you need advice to help you into work? How does Universal Credit support you into work? Geoff - a families employment advisor from DWP - will be here, at the Cafe, to help answer all your questions. Contact: [email protected] for more help outside these dates/times.
CommuniCare
CommuniCare
CommuniCare helping people in Reading through offering information, advice and support. We work with people not issues, empowering people in their situation and thereby building independence. We help with: Completing benefits checks, assist with applications and help with mandatory reconsiderations. We offer basic debt and budgeting advice. We can refer or signpost to specialist help where necessary.…
Zumba classes
Zumba classes
Come and join the fun! Zumba classes at South Reading Youth and Community Centre every Monday 8pm - 9pm
8 events,
Build a garden – grow a community
Build a garden – grow a community
Those of you with 'green fingers' - The Rotary Club have donated a large number of plants to the garden at the Whitley Wood Community Centre and our wonderful volunteer Tony is struggling to get them all planted. Can you help? Turn up on a Tuesday or leave a message on 01189875694. We are also…
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps and Babes is a welcoming soft play session for babies 0-1 yrs. The centre provides a lovely variety of soft play toys and equipment for babies to lay, roll and crawl around on. There will be opportunities to learn and discuss babies developmental milestones, explore treasure baskets and sensory play. If you are a…
Craft Workshops
Craft Workshops
Marianne Lindsay has been sewing since she can remember, it is one of her passions and she is now hoping to introduce others too. She will be at Whitley Social Club & Cafe on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to encourage others to learn to sew, knit, embroider, craft or make jewellery. She is happy to bring…
4 events,
Supportive Family Group
Supportive Family Group
Hexham Road Community Centre Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.30am are you feeling isolated? would you like to meet other mums? would you like support with problems or accessing services? would you like your child/ren to learn through play? would you like your child/ren to meet other children? have you found other drop in groups 'clicky'?…
Child Health Clinic
Child Health Clinic
All the Child Health Clinic’s are a drop-in sessions, where a health professional is available for a brief consultation about your child’s health. You can also have your baby weighed here, please refer to your child’s red book to find out how often your baby should be weighed. Includes Breastfeeding Network. You can contact a…
Over 50s Social Club
Over 50s Social Club
The social club is open to everyone over 50. It's a great opportunity to socialise, try some new activities and meet new people. The club is run by local volunteers and supported by Reading Borough Council. We meet every Wednesday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Whitley Wood Community Centre. Lunch and hot drinks provided. £2.50 per week. If you have any…
5 events,
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
This session is planned to support your child with school readiness and to offer parents additional support based on individual family need. This includes Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – we offer access to support, advice and guidance and work in partnership with Reading Families Forum. Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y takes place at Whitley Children's…
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Reading Frontline are offering free debt and benefit advice at New Directions, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Whitley every Thursday 10am-1pm. If you struggle to pay your bills each month, have debts you can’t repay or any money worries, don’t wait for a court order or bailiff to visit. We can help stop the intrusive phone calls…
Whitley Library Rhymetime
Whitley Library Rhymetime
Rhymetimes are fun sessions for babies, toddlers and their caregivers - come along and join in with nursery rhymes, action songs and much more. Rhymetimes sessions take place at Whitley Library twice a week: Tuesdays 2.15 pm - 2.45pm and Thursdays 11 - 11.30am
3 events,
Community Parent/Carer Support Group, Whitley
Community Parent/Carer Support Group, Whitley
Fridays, 8 Feb; 8 Mar; 5 Apr; 10 May; 14 June; 12 July 2019 A support group for family members who have children/young people with additional needs living within the community of Whitley. A safe and supportive space for sharing experiences and gaining support with the unique challenges faced by families of children…
Way Back When in Whitley
Way Back When in Whitley
Wish you were here Come and take a trip down memory lane. Whitley Museum would love for you to come and share your stories of days gone by with us. Pop along and enjoy a good chinwag, a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake on us. Who knows maybe you will meet…
Christ the King Bingo
Christ the King Bingo
Bingo, tea and coffee. Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church
3 events,
Reading Pretty Muddy & Pretty Muddy Kids 2019
Reading Pretty Muddy & Pretty Muddy Kids 2019
£19.99 adults £10 children Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for life-saving research. Please note, all children taking part must be…
Whitley Fun Day
Whitley Fun Day
Come down to our Community Fun Day! Entry is free and many of the activities, including live music, are also free. Please note, however, that some of the activities on the day may require a small charge. Saturday 13th July 12pm - 4pm There will be a giant bouncy castle and an INFLATABLE ICE CREAM…
FREE lunches for anyone over the age of 60
FREE lunches for anyone over the age of 60
The Three Cooks invites anyone over the age of 60 to FREE lunches during 2019 Yes – you read it right – they are absolutely free! Dates for your diary: SATURDAY, the 13th of July, at 1 pm SATURDAY, the 21st of Sept, at 1 pm SATURDAY, the 23rd of Nov, at 1pm (this…
3 events,
Reading Race for Life 2019
Reading Race for Life 2019
£14.99 adults £10 children This is a 5k for everyone. This is thousands of people uniting with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research. 10k is a great step up from our 5k events, that's still achievable for everyone. Join a Race for Life 10k event and help raise valuable funds for…
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season Forbury Gardens 3.00pm - 4.30pm Free 2nd June - Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band 9th June - Abingdon Concert Band 16th June - Cholsey & Wallingford Concert Band 23rd June - Reading Central Band 30th June - Beatroots 7th July - Small Strings 14th July - BWCB Second Wind 21st July…
2 events,
CommuniCare
CommuniCare
CommuniCare helping people in Reading through offering information, advice and support. We work with people not issues, empowering people in their situation and thereby building independence. We help with: Completing benefits checks, assist with applications and help with mandatory reconsiderations. We offer basic debt and budgeting advice. We can refer or signpost to specialist help where necessary.…
Zumba classes
Zumba classes
Come and join the fun! Zumba classes at South Reading Youth and Community Centre every Monday 8pm - 9pm
8 events,
Build a garden – grow a community
Build a garden – grow a community
Those of you with 'green fingers' - The Rotary Club have donated a large number of plants to the garden at the Whitley Wood Community Centre and our wonderful volunteer Tony is struggling to get them all planted. Can you help? Turn up on a Tuesday or leave a message on 01189875694. We are also…
Parent & Toddler Group – connect & play outdoors!
Parent & Toddler Group – connect & play outdoors!
Parent & Toddler Group - connect & play outdoors! Age range: 0 - 4 years Run by local parents - a chance to connect to others in the area and for children to play together. Now meeting at Whitley Grwoallot (a community allotment) once a month in fair weather! Located at the end of…
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps and Babes is a welcoming soft play session for babies 0-1 yrs. The centre provides a lovely variety of soft play toys and equipment for babies to lay, roll and crawl around on. There will be opportunities to learn and discuss babies developmental milestones, explore treasure baskets and sensory play. If you are a…
4 events,
Supportive Family Group
Supportive Family Group
Hexham Road Community Centre Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.30am are you feeling isolated? would you like to meet other mums? would you like support with problems or accessing services? would you like your child/ren to learn through play? would you like your child/ren to meet other children? have you found other drop in groups 'clicky'?…
Child Health Clinic
Child Health Clinic
All the Child Health Clinic’s are a drop-in sessions, where a health professional is available for a brief consultation about your child’s health. You can also have your baby weighed here, please refer to your child’s red book to find out how often your baby should be weighed. Includes Breastfeeding Network. You can contact a…
Over 50s Social Club
Over 50s Social Club
The social club is open to everyone over 50. It's a great opportunity to socialise, try some new activities and meet new people. The club is run by local volunteers and supported by Reading Borough Council. We meet every Wednesday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Whitley Wood Community Centre. Lunch and hot drinks provided. £2.50 per week. If you have any…
7 events,
Fun Fitness Class
Fun Fitness Class
This summer, Reading Voluntary Action has put together a full schedule of free events just for you! From football to drama, music to bikes – we have it all. If you fancy trying something new, or if you want to explore your favourite hobby further, then sign up today! What are you waiting for?! FITNESS SESSION…
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
This session is planned to support your child with school readiness and to offer parents additional support based on individual family need. This includes Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – we offer access to support, advice and guidance and work in partnership with Reading Families Forum. Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y takes place at Whitley Children's…
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Reading Frontline are offering free debt and benefit advice at New Directions, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Whitley every Thursday 10am-1pm. If you struggle to pay your bills each month, have debts you can’t repay or any money worries, don’t wait for a court order or bailiff to visit. We can help stop the intrusive phone calls…
1 event,
Christ the King Bingo
Christ the King Bingo
Bingo, tea and coffee. Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church
3 events,
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season Forbury Gardens 3.00pm - 4.30pm Free 2nd June - Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band 9th June - Abingdon Concert Band 16th June - Cholsey & Wallingford Concert Band 23rd June - Reading Central Band 30th June - Beatroots 7th July - Small Strings 14th July - BWCB Second Wind 21st July…
Messy Church
Messy Church
Messy Church is a free family-friendly church for all ages. A space in which families can make friends, eat together and discover new things about Jesus through craft activities, Bible stories and games. Here are some comments from the people who come: “My children love Messy Church, I love the atmosphere, meeting other…
3 events,
Employment Support Drop-in service
Employment Support Drop-in service
Are you looking for work and need some help? Do you need advice to help you into work? How does Universal Credit support you into work? Geoff - a families employment advisor from DWP - will be here, at the Cafe, to help answer all your questions. Contact: [email protected] for more help outside these dates/times.
CommuniCare
CommuniCare
CommuniCare helping people in Reading through offering information, advice and support. We work with people not issues, empowering people in their situation and thereby building independence. We help with: Completing benefits checks, assist with applications and help with mandatory reconsiderations. We offer basic debt and budgeting advice. We can refer or signpost to specialist help where necessary.…
Zumba classes
Zumba classes
Come and join the fun! Zumba classes at South Reading Youth and Community Centre every Monday 8pm - 9pm
7 events,
Build a garden – grow a community
Build a garden – grow a community
Those of you with 'green fingers' - The Rotary Club have donated a large number of plants to the garden at the Whitley Wood Community Centre and our wonderful volunteer Tony is struggling to get them all planted. Can you help? Turn up on a Tuesday or leave a message on 01189875694. We are also…
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps and Babes is a welcoming soft play session for babies 0-1 yrs. The centre provides a lovely variety of soft play toys and equipment for babies to lay, roll and crawl around on. There will be opportunities to learn and discuss babies developmental milestones, explore treasure baskets and sensory play. If you are a…
Craft Workshops
Craft Workshops
Marianne Lindsay has been sewing since she can remember, it is one of her passions and she is now hoping to introduce others too. She will be at Whitley Social Club & Cafe on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to encourage others to learn to sew, knit, embroider, craft or make jewellery. She is happy to bring…
3 events,
Supportive Family Group
Supportive Family Group
Hexham Road Community Centre Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.30am are you feeling isolated? would you like to meet other mums? would you like support with problems or accessing services? would you like your child/ren to learn through play? would you like your child/ren to meet other children? have you found other drop in groups 'clicky'?…
Child Health Clinic
Child Health Clinic
All the Child Health Clinic’s are a drop-in sessions, where a health professional is available for a brief consultation about your child’s health. You can also have your baby weighed here, please refer to your child’s red book to find out how often your baby should be weighed. Includes Breastfeeding Network. You can contact a…
Over 50s Social Club
Over 50s Social Club
The social club is open to everyone over 50. It's a great opportunity to socialise, try some new activities and meet new people. The club is run by local volunteers and supported by Reading Borough Council. We meet every Wednesday from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Whitley Wood Community Centre. Lunch and hot drinks provided. £2.50 per week. If you have any…
6 events,
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
This session is planned to support your child with school readiness and to offer parents additional support based on individual family need. This includes Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – we offer access to support, advice and guidance and work in partnership with Reading Families Forum. Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y takes place at Whitley Children's…
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Reading Frontline are offering free debt and benefit advice at New Directions, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Whitley every Thursday 10am-1pm. If you struggle to pay your bills each month, have debts you can’t repay or any money worries, don’t wait for a court order or bailiff to visit. We can help stop the intrusive phone calls…
Roman Fun Day
Roman Fun Day
Price: Free, donations welcome What: Join us for a fun packed day of activities and craft. Meet one of the Romano-British citizens living at Calleva Atrebatum (Silchester), find out about their life 2,000 years ago and have a go at dressing up. Talk to volunteers and staff and find out about the plans to update…
3 events,
Stronger Together Careers Club
Stronger Together Careers Club
The Stronger Together Partnership is a Building Better Opportunities project, funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery, through the Big Lottery Fund Join the Stronger Together Careers Club Meet new people Find new opportunities Step towards your goals 10.30 – 12.30 Last Friday of every month First session: 22nd February New Directions…
Community Dinner with Shift Youth + Community
Community Dinner with Shift Youth + Community
Come and join Every last Friday in a month 6pm to 7.30pm at World Turned Upside Down Come and join us for a meal at the Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery, please do let us know if you’re joining us so that we can book enough tables! (families welcome!)
Christ the King Bingo
Christ the King Bingo
Bingo, tea and coffee. Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church
1 event,
Thames Valley Police – Have Your Say!
Thames Valley Police – Have Your Say!
Have Your Say Meeting The South Reading Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Have Your Say meeting on: Saturday, 1 June 2019 and Saturday, 27 July 2019 at Whitley Community Cafe, from 10.00 – 12.00 Come and meet your local neighbourhood policing team and discuss any crime-related issues or concerns you…
2 events,
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season Forbury Gardens 3.00pm - 4.30pm Free 2nd June - Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band 9th June - Abingdon Concert Band 16th June - Cholsey & Wallingford Concert Band 23rd June - Reading Central Band 30th June - Beatroots 7th July - Small Strings 14th July - BWCB Second Wind 21st July…
2 events,
CommuniCare
CommuniCare
CommuniCare helping people in Reading through offering information, advice and support. We work with people not issues, empowering people in their situation and thereby building independence. We help with: Completing benefits checks, assist with applications and help with mandatory reconsiderations. We offer basic debt and budgeting advice. We can refer or signpost to specialist help where necessary.…
Zumba classes
Zumba classes
Come and join the fun! Zumba classes at South Reading Youth and Community Centre every Monday 8pm - 9pm
9 events,
Build a garden – grow a community
Build a garden – grow a community
Those of you with 'green fingers' - The Rotary Club have donated a large number of plants to the garden at the Whitley Wood Community Centre and our wonderful volunteer Tony is struggling to get them all planted. Can you help? Turn up on a Tuesday or leave a message on 01189875694. We are also…
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps and Babes is a welcoming soft play session for babies 0-1 yrs. The centre provides a lovely variety of soft play toys and equipment for babies to lay, roll and crawl around on. There will be opportunities to learn and discuss babies developmental milestones, explore treasure baskets and sensory play. If you are a…
Craft Workshops
Craft Workshops
Marianne Lindsay has been sewing since she can remember, it is one of her passions and she is now hoping to introduce others too. She will be at Whitley Social Club & Cafe on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 to encourage others to learn to sew, knit, embroider, craft or make jewellery. She is happy to bring…
5 events,
Supportive Family Group
Supportive Family Group
Hexham Road Community Centre Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.30am are you feeling isolated? would you like to meet other mums? would you like support with problems or accessing services? would you like your child/ren to learn through play? would you like your child/ren to meet other children? have you found other drop in groups 'clicky'?…
Child Health Clinic
Child Health Clinic
All the Child Health Clinic’s are a drop-in sessions, where a health professional is available for a brief consultation about your child’s health. You can also have your baby weighed here, please refer to your child’s red book to find out how often your baby should be weighed. Includes Breastfeeding Network. You can contact a…
Teddy Bears Picnic
Teddy Bears Picnic
Price: £1, pay on the day, drop in What: Calling all Museum bears! Celebrate the start of the summer holidays by bringing your owners along to the Forbury Gardens. Enjoy making some ladybird-themed craft with your favourite teddy in the sun, to celebrate our latest exhibition. Dress your little ones in ladybird fancy dress and…
6 events,
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
This session is planned to support your child with school readiness and to offer parents additional support based on individual family need. This includes Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – we offer access to support, advice and guidance and work in partnership with Reading Families Forum. Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y takes place at Whitley Children's…
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Reading Frontline are offering free debt and benefit advice at New Directions, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Whitley every Thursday 10am-1pm. If you struggle to pay your bills each month, have debts you can’t repay or any money worries, don’t wait for a court order or bailiff to visit. We can help stop the intrusive phone calls…
Reading Stroke Support Group
Reading Stroke Support Group
Come along to your local stroke group and meet others who’ve been affected by stroke. The group is part of the Stroke Recovery Service which aims to assist people in achieving their personal goals for a full life after stroke. As well as the group the service provides individual support at home where a varied range…
2 events,
Speech & Language drop-in
Speech & Language drop-in
Please come along to a speech and language therapy drop in clinic to discuss any concerns you have with your child's speech and language development. This service is for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Please be aware this is a first-come first served basis and, if the clinic is very popular, it may…
Christ the King Bingo
Christ the King Bingo
Bingo, tea and coffee. Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church
1 event,
Councillor Surgery – Whitley & Church
Councillor Surgery – Whitley & Church
Meet you local Councillor and have an opportunity to express your thoughts and opinions. Every first Saturday of the month at Whitley Community Cafe.
2 events,
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season
Forbury Band concert season Forbury Gardens 3.00pm - 4.30pm Free 2nd June - Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band 9th June - Abingdon Concert Band 16th June - Cholsey & Wallingford Concert Band 23rd June - Reading Central Band 30th June - Beatroots 7th July - Small Strings 14th July - BWCB Second Wind 21st July…
