Do you need advice to help you into work? How does Universal Credit support you into work? Come along to Whitley Social Club & Cafe on following dates:   Monday 11th November          10:30-12:30 Monday 25th November          10:30-12:30 Monday 16th December          10:30-12:30 Monday 13th January 2020          10:30-12:30 Monday…

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!

Come and join the fun! Zumba classes at South Reading Youth and Community Centre every Monday 8pm - 9pm

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

Mobile library's route in the south begins and ends in south Reading. It operates every third Tuesday. Locations:   Cedar Court, 30 Whitley Rise, Reading RG2 0NS. 9.30 am - 10 am Marlborough House, Northcourt Avenue, Reading RG2 7BH. 10.15 am - 10.45 am Emmbrook Court, South Drive, Reading RG6 5TZ. 11 am - 12…

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

Bingo, tea and coffee.   Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church

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…

Are you currently working with communities or planning to in the future? Would you like to develop practical skills in engaging with and working effectively with local communities? Come and join us for the FREE two day course on: ​ Wednesday, 6th of November 2019 & Wednesday,13th of November 2019 When: 9.30am- 3.00pm Where: Whitley…

For children from 8 months to 2 years. Fun and games preparing children for their 9 month and 2 year reviews, focusing on physical development. Toys, singing and snack time.   Babies & Beyond takes place at Kennet Island - every Wednesday 10 am - 11.30 am

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…

Join this friendly group, build confidence in speaking English, share a cup of tea. New topics each week. Children welcome if supervised by adults. Every Wednesday at Whitley Social Club & Cafe Supported by

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

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…

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

Bingo, tea and coffee.   Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King 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…