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

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

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…

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'?…

Price: £1, pay on the day, drop in What: Calling all Museum bears! Celebrate the start of the summer holidays by bringing your owners along to the Forbury Gardens. Enjoy making some ladybird-themed craft with your favourite teddy in the sun, to celebrate our latest exhibition. Dress your little ones in ladybird fancy dress and…

British Dragonfly Society Come along and explore this wetland reserve on the edge of Reading. Created in 2001, it has attracted 17 species of dragonflies and damselflies, including small red eyed damselfly, black tailed skimmer hairy dragonfly and beautiful demoiselle. this wak is part of the wild about reading programme of events the walk will be…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

Meet you local Councillor and have an opportunity to express your thoughts and opinions. Every first Saturday of the month at Whitley Community Cafe.

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…

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