Week of Events
Employment Support Drop-In Service
Employment Support Drop-In Service
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
CommuniCare
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.…
Zumba classes
Zumba classes
Come and join the fun! Zumba classes at South Reading Youth and Community Centre every Monday 8pm - 9pm
Whitley Wood Tuesday Hub
Whitley Wood Tuesday Hub
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…
Craft Workshops
Craft Workshops
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 & Babes 0-12 months
Bumps & Babes 0-12 months
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…
Coffee Morning – Whitley Library
Coffee Morning – Whitley Library
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.
Tiny Talkers
Tiny Talkers
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
Christ the King 60+ Club
Christ the King 60+ Club
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…
Whitley Library Rhymetime
Whitley Library Rhymetime
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
Christ the King Bingo
Christ the King Bingo
Bingo, tea and coffee. Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church
Supportive Family Group
Supportive Family Group
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'?…
Child Health Clinic
Child Health Clinic
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…
Babies & Beyond
Babies & Beyond
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
Over 50s Social Club
Over 50s Social Club
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…
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
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…
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
Free debt and benefit advice at New Directions
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…
Whitley Library Rhymetime
Whitley Library Rhymetime
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
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
Together Time with F.A.M.I.L.Y
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…
Whitley Wood Bingo
Whitley Wood Bingo
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
Stronger Together Careers Club
Stronger Together Careers Club
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…
Community Dinner with Shift Youth + Community
Community Dinner with Shift Youth + Community
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!)
Christ the King Bingo
Christ the King Bingo
Bingo, tea and coffee. Bingo takes place twice a week - Tuesdays and Fridays 7 pm - 10 pm, at Christ the King Church