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)

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…

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…

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

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 &…

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

We are starting back at Whitley GrowAllot. Looking forward to seeing you all there once again for a wonderful year. New comers and old friends welcome, just come along and join in. Hope to see you soon.   Come along and get involved. It's good fun, you make new friends, do gentle exercise, get fresh…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

We are starting back at Whitley GrowAllot. Looking forward to seeing you all there once again for a wonderful year. New comers and old friends welcome, just come along and join in. Hope to see you soon.   Come along and get involved. It's good fun, you make new friends, do gentle exercise, get fresh…

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…