Posts by WCDA
Whitley CDA looks back – Community Motor Skills 2017
Back in 2017 we partnered with Thames Valley Police (TVP), Reading Council, Auto Skills and other partners to host the Community Motor Skills workshops. We’ve really enjoyed reflecting on these events and looking back we’re surprised to see from the photos that we had better weather in October than we did in August! Typical British…
Read MoreWhat does Whitley CDA stand for?
A few weeks ago Whitley CDA’s trustees decided that it would be a useful exercise for us to reflect on moments from our history, especially as they are often pivotal in shaping what we become. This is our first reflection and what better place to start than what underpins what we do. Whitley CDA is…
Read MoreMeasuring our CO2 Impact
Whitley CDA was formed by local residents with a simple ethos; that Whitley would be regarded as a great place to grow up, live and work. In order to achieve this we have to deliver the outcomes and impacts that the community defines and wants. One of the identified priority outcomes is regarding environmental impact…
Read MoreA tribute to George Woodage
George Woodage was a regular at our Whitley Way Back When meet ups, he was always willing to share a good yarn from yesteryear. Hence we felt great sadness when we recently learned of his passing. George passed away in hospital after a fall at home. He put up a brave fight to the end…
Read MoreFunded early education for two-year-olds
Your child could be eligible for 15 hours a week of funded childcare How does it work? If you have a child aged two-years-old and you meet the eligibility criteria (opposite) you are entitled to a maximum of 15 hours per week of funded early education, for 38 weeks per year. This will start from…
Read MoreFunded early education & childcare for all 3 & 4-year-olds
Your child is eligible for funding for at least 15 hours, or up to 30 hours a week, for 38 weeks a year. How does it work? All children aged three and four-years-old are entitled to at least 15 hours of early education and childcare a week, for 38 weeks a year. For parents working…
Read MoreWhitley CDA’s Community Book Shelf grows with the help of the Co-Op
What started as a small endeavour has just grown and grown and now with the support of Michael Kinghorn (Co-op Member Pioneer) we have many more books to share with the community. We have always provided a small shelf of books for people to help themselves. During the pandemic we had many kind people drop…
Read MoreWhitley CDA has been selected to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund and you can help us raise funds for our work
Whitley CDA are now one of three causes in our community which Co-op Members can select to support between now and 23 October 2021. At a time when funds for community groups and charitable organisations are becoming more difficult to access, we’re incredibly grateful for this opportunity to make a real difference in Whitley. We will…
Read MoreWhitley CDA supports Marcus Rashford’s drive to end child poverty.
Whitley CDA is disappointed that the Government chose not to extend free school meal vouchers for this half term. We work on the front line and have very close ties with our local community and we can see how hard people have been affected by the pandemic and know how welcome the measure would have…
Read MoreGuides on how your child can get to school in the best & safest way next week
Reading Borough Council and Brighter Futures for Children have provided a number of guides on how you get to school safely next week. Here you can find all the relevant guides for schools in Whitley. Primary Schools; Christ the King Catholic Primary School – Lulworth Road, Reading RG2 8LX Geoffrey Field Infant – Exbourne Road,…
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