Posts by WCDA
Whitley Researchers Newsletter for April 2019
Whitley Researchers (WRs) are a research team committed to working together in a friendly and inclusive way where everyone’s work is equally valued. Our research centres on collaboration, co-production and participation in order to help local communities and organisations understand and tackle complex issues surrounding well-being and social exclusion in South Reading. We are trained…
Read MoreNational Volunteers’ Week
Volunteers‘ Week is a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. It takes place 1-7 June every year and is an opportunity to celebrate volunteering in all its diversity. Whitley Community Development Association and Whitley Social Club & Cafe would like thank all our dedicated volunteers for their…
Read MoreCEO of Local Trust – Matt Leach – visit in Whitley
Last week we’ve had a visit from Matt Leach, CEO of Local Trust. Matt oversees the operations of Local Trust, leading the staff team and working closely with the board on strategy and governance. Matt came to visit Whitley Community Development Association – meet the trustees, staff, volunteers, local residents and the many partners –…
Read MoreConversation Cafe
Starting Wednesday, 5 June 2019 – we invite you to Conversation Cafe Every Wednesday 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm at Whitley Community Cafe Sessions are FREE ! Join this friendly group, build confidence in speaking, share a cuppa. Children are welcome if supervised by adult Working in partnership with these organisations:
Read MoreLearning for Work Information Evening
From 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm on Tuesday 18th June Come along for information about courses and gaining qualifications, support getting into work or advice on career change. We offer: vocational qualifications; working in schools or nurseries; leadership & management, IT and office skills employability skills and support, budgeting and bookkeeping work placement and apprenticeship…
Read MoreAssist Whitley children to read …
Do you live in the Whitley and would like to find a rewarding volunteering role where you can make a real difference? Assisting Berkshire Children to Read (ABC to read) currently have an urgent need for reading mentors to support children regularly in many of our Berkshire primary schools. No experience is required as training…
Read MoreNature Walk Challenge
WHAT? Three days of walks Guided nature walks Totally free to participate DAY 1: 20 min walk with us DAY 2 & DAY 3: 20 min walk on your own Complete some questionnaires before and after walks WHO? We are looking for adults living locally to take part in our research WHY? Walking can have…
Read MoreAre you interested in getting a new qualification?
Are you interested in getting a new qualification but need childcare for an under 5? New Directions South Reading offer Adult Learning Courses for September 2019 and can provide a FREE creche for under 5’s – on site, Ofsted registered creche with qualified staff to care for your children whilst you learn. Through Reading Children’s…
Read MoreCommunity Learning in South Reading
Study Higher – a partnership of universities, further education colleges and other stakeholders working together to provide young people with high quality impartial advice and guidance about education opportunities – partnered with Whitley Researchers and the University of Reading to produce the booklet, called Community Learning in South Reading. The aim was to report on…
Read MoreMarvellous Mums
An overview of our work with women and partners to develop confidence
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