Week of 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'?…
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…
Dragonfly Event
Dragonfly Event
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Whitley Wood Bingo
Whitley Wood Bingo
Friendly and relaxed evening out with multiple games of bingo, plus a raffle. Whitley Wood Bingo takes place every Thursday 7 pm, at Whitley Wood Community Centre. £10 per session, includes games of bingo, please extra for raffle and refreshments
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
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.
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…