Week of Events
Do you need help to get online?
Do you need help to get online?
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
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
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…
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…
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…
Rhymetime in the Gardens!
Rhymetime in the Gardens!
Come along to our Rhymetime in the Forbury Gardens to celebrate Bookstart's Pyjamarama Tuesday 4th June 10.30 am Pyjamas optional! Come to our FREE Rhymetime in the Forbury with Teddies Music Club and staff from Reading Borough Libraries! FREE book, activity sheet and fun Rhymetime sheet for every child! Refreshments and toilets…
Pyjamarama – let the magic of bedtime stories last all day long!
Pyjamarama – let the magic of bedtime stories last all day long!
Join Whitley Children's Centre & Whitley Library To explore sharing stories with your child throughout the day and as part of a bedtime routine. Begin journey on: 4th June at: Whitley Children's Centre time: 1.00 - 2.30 pm age: Under 5s With crafts, activities and a story & rhymetime at the Library
Christ the King 60+ Club
Christ the King 60+ Club
We welcome all of the communities in South Reading and beyond. We have bingo, tea & biscuits every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 pm till 3:30 pm and through the year we have subsidized outings or some sort of entertainment. Come and join our friendly members. The Club has been going for 21 years…
Tiny Talkers
Tiny Talkers
These sessions will provide you with activities to help support your child’s speech language and development. Tiny Talkers take place at Whitley Children's Centre - every Tuesday 1 pm - 2.15 pm
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
Broad Street Mall Does Slime Time
Broad Street Mall Does Slime Time
SATURDAY 8TH JUNE 2019 - 10AM – 3PM Join Professor Whizzpop and his kooky assistant Dr Bizarre in the science lab for a day of FREE mind boggling science fun for all the family! Kids will be invited to don their lab coats and specs to create crazy concoctions that fizz and colourful creations to…
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…