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.…

Are you looking for work and need some help? Do you need advice to help you into work? How does Universal Credit support you into work?   Geoff - a families employment advisor from DWP - will be here, at the Cafe, to help answer all your questions. Contact: [email protected] for more help outside these dates/times.

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

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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     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

 Forbury Gardens  11.00am - 4.30pm  Free Come and join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Forbury Gardens as Reading marks Armed Forces Day. There will be performances throughout the day. We will be joined by representatives from a variety of associations and charities who will host information and fundraising stands.

Come and join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Forbury Gardens as Reading marks Armed Forces Day. There will be performances throughout the day. We will be joined by representatives from a variety of associations and charities who will host information and fundraising stands. Free 0118 937 2771 / reading.gov.uk

Clear your schedule, because on Sunday 30th June we’ll be holding our annual charity open day! We’ll be opening our doors to all (for FREE) so you can see behind the scenes, explore our buses and enjoy a wide range of family fun activities! There will be: behind the scenes tours of our control room…

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…

Fundraising Bingo