Posts by WCDA
Talking Coley & Whitley in a Changing Reading
We are really excited that our next Way Back When will be a little bit special. We recently met with Graham Turner and Joe Doak of History And Events Of Coley Reading Group. It was a fascinating conversation where we shared stories and discussed the overlapping histories of our respective areas. We learnt that Graham…
Read MoreUNIVERSAL VOICES
Universal Voices is a free community choir for boys and girls aged seven to thirteen, open to all children in the Reading area. They offer musicianship training as part of this choir to help children develop their musical ear and music reading skills. Universal Voices sings a wide range of music in different styles and…
Read MoreJohn Madejski Academy Receives Praise from Ofsted
Reading’s John Madejski Academy has been praised by Ofsted in a recently published inspection report. Following a visit in January, Ofsted’s inspectors noted that “the academy is improving” and identified many areas of progress at the secondary school. This positive sentiment was shared by a number of pupils and parents interviewed by the inspectors. The…
Read MoreWay Back When in Whitley
Make a note in your diaries – here are the ‘Way Back When in Whitley’ dates for a year ahead. We’re looking forward to seeing you there:
Read MoreCounty Lines – what is it?
Meet Dex. He’s a nice guy. He’ll offer you money. He’ll offer you drugs. He’ll be generous. He’ll make you feel important. He’ll make you feel part of something. He’ll make your life exciting. He’ll do whatever it takes to get you working for him and his mates… and when you do… Meet Dex. He’s…
Read MoreWe are a Sanctuary Café
Buy 2 hot drinks and place 1 in our coffee ‘bank’ Reading City of Sanctuary has partnered with refugee support organisations to deliver a Coffee Bank Scheme which offers those seeking sanctuary in Reading the opportunity to access a drink and a light snack for free at participating cafes. How does it work? When a…
Read More2020 is Reading Film Theatre’s 50th Birthday!
It’s hard to believe that despite all the up and downs over those years, with changes in technology and in audience viewing habits, Reading Film Theatre is still going strong. Over the coming year we will be holding a number of special events to celebrate this great achievement. We originally started as a volunteer group…
Read MoreMerry Christmas everyone!
Police call on public to sign up for free counter terrorism training
An award-winning counter terrorism training course is being made available to the public for the first time and Thames Valley Police want you to sign up and help protect the UK. Devised by CT officers and security experts, the ACT Awareness e-Learning package was previously only available to staff working in crowded places like shopping centres and…
Read MoreSocial Club & Cafe Xmas Opening Hours
Please take a note of Whitley Social Club & Cafe Xmas opening hours:
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