Parent and Toddler Fun for under-5s at the SportsPark every Monday 09.30 – 10.45   Come and enjoy a softplay session at the SportsPark. Softplay shapes, balls, puzzles and more are on offer! Just £3.10 per child, 90p for a sibling. For your children: Space to run wild Development of social skills through interaction Improved…

Trinity Toddlers:   Mondays 9:45am Thursdays 10am in Trinity Church Hall   Play, craft, toys, songs and friendship. No need to book or reserve a place. Just come along and join the fun!   Contact: Ann Baker, [email protected]  07387993626 or via the Church Office (0118 9313124)

‘Marvellous Mums’ is a programme developed by The University of Reading and the Whitley Community Development Association, in collaboration with mums in Reading. The programme focuses on supporting women to ‘follow their dreams’ – whatever they may be. The programme is looking for mums to take part in our second year, following a successful first…

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.…

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…

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…

Coffee Morning - Whitley Library - last Tuesday of the month   10.30 am to 12 pm at Whitley Library   Hear fun and lively speakers, meet new friends, enjoy a coffee and a chat.

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

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…

Parent & Toddlers at Salvation Army Church in Earley A group for parents and carers to meet and bring their toddler.Tea and coffee included in the price of the session.   Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/reading-lower-earley#what-is-on Contact name:  Hannah Pender Phone:  0118 931 0760 Email: [email protected] Address:  Chalfont Close Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ   Date &…

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

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…

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…

Trinity Toddlers:   Mondays 9:45am Thursdays 10am in Trinity Church Hall   Play, craft, toys, songs and friendship. No need to book or reserve a place. Just come along and join the fun!   Contact: Ann Baker, [email protected]  07387993626 or via the Church Office (0118 9313124)

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…

Rainbows is our midweek toddler group which is open to parents with babies and pre-school children. We have a growing community of Mums (and Dads) with babies and toddlers who meet on Thursday mornings from 10 - 11:30 am during term time at Katesgrove Community Centre, RG2 0BN. Each session includes play, storytime and singing…

Toddler Cafe at Salvation Army Church in Earley As well as the normal café, there are toys in the main hall for toddlers to play while carers can sit with them and still enjoy items from the café.   Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/reading-lower-earley#what-is-on Contact name:  Hannah Pender Phone:  0118 931 0760 Email: [email protected] Address:  Chalfont Close Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6…

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

Running/walking club at Salvation Army Church in Earley   A sociable group to run/walk and encourage one another in some gentle exercise. Suitable for those who walk or prefer a gentle jog!   Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/reading-lower-earley#what-is-on Contact name:  Hannah Pender Phone:  0118 931 0760 Email: [email protected] Address:  Chalfont Close Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ   Date & Time: …

Baby and Toddler Songtime at Salvation Army Church in Earley   Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/reading-lower-earley#what-is-on Contact name:  Hannah Pender Phone:  0118 931 0760 Email: [email protected] Address:  Chalfont Close Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ   Date & Time:  Fridays, 10 am and 11.15 am

Baby and Toddler group at Tyndale Baptist Church Cressingham Road   Come for coffee, tea and a chat   Fridays 10.00 am - 11.30 am (term time only) £2.00   For more information ring Carol 07913759530

A weekly outdoor learning session for pre-schoolers in the fantastic urban garden at the MERL   Discover the benefits of outdoor learning! Come and join in outdoor activities inspired by the themes and collections of the museum.  Enjoy outdoor play and explore the natural environment. Each session involves story-telling, craft activities and singing.   Friday Fledglings…

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 us at our Crawlers & Explorers group - fun playtime for the under 5s! Every Friday from 10.30am until 12.30pm at St Luke's Parish Hall on Erleigh Road.    The group is aimed at mobile babies/toddlers but of course all are welcome, especially where parents have younger siblings or friends have children of…

Baby and Toddler Songtime at Salvation Army Church in Earley   Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/reading-lower-earley#what-is-on Contact name:  Hannah Pender Phone:  0118 931 0760 Email: [email protected] Address:  Chalfont Close Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ   Date & Time:  Fridays, 10 am and 11.15 am

Fun fill day to share the love! You don't have to be in a relationship or married - we just share the love within the club!! live music performance food and drinks included in the price ... and also bingo!! Please book via 07907776018 Public event by ICare 2018 Limited

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!)

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

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