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'?…
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…
British Dragonfly Society Come along and explore this wetland reserve on the edge of Reading. Created in 2001, it has attracted 17 species of dragonflies and damselflies, including small red eyed damselfly, black tailed skimmer hairy dragonfly and beautiful demoiselle. this wak is part of the wild about reading programme of events the walk will be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Do you need help to get online? Whatever you need help with - internet, email, a new smartphone or tablet... our volunteers can help you get going. Just come along - no booking required. Bring your own device or use the computers provided. Whitley Community Cafe First Monday of each month 10.00am - 12.00pm Details on…
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.…
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?! LAMDA Drama…
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 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…
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'?…
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?! LAMDA Drama…
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…
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?! LAMDA Drama…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
The Whitley Community Development Association trustees are meeting monthly, every second Monday of a month, at 6pm at Whitley Social Club & Cafe. Everyone is welcome!
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…
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?! SPORTS XTRA…
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…
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'?…
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…
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…
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…
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?! SPORTS XTRA…
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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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?! THE ROCK…
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…
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'?…
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…
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?! THE ROCK…
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…
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?! THE ROCK…
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…
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…
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 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…
On the last Tuesday of every month Whitley Wood Community Centre runs a drop in hub where you can find out what goes on at the centre, get advice and information or brush up on your IT skills with support from trained volunteers. The sessions run from 10am - 2pm Everyone is welcome…
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'?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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!)
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…
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