Posts by WCDA
Christmas Jumper Day
Let’s get silly for a serious cause: stick on a festive sweater and join Save the Children UK’s Christmas Jumper Day on 13 December ! You can help children change the future Your donation could change a child’s life. It could help them grow up healthy and safe, and get an education, so they can…
Read MoreChristmas Day Dinner for older people
Wednesday – 25th December 2019 Whitley Wood Fire Station are organising a free Christmas Day dinner for older, isolated people. Booking by Wednesday, 18th December is essential as places are limited. If you know anyone that would like to attend – please contact the station. You will need the attendee’s full name, a contact number,…
Read MoreWhitley Social Club & Cafe is now officially Dementia Friendly
The other day we held a very successful informal dementia awareness meet up. We hope to be able to do this more often so do keep an eye out. In the meantime, we are very happy to confirm that we are now a dementia friendly cafe. Do pop in to find out more. For more…
Read MoreCharities must continue to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
The Brexit Civil Society Alliance is a UK wide alliance of charities, voluntary and campaigning organisations, all working together to ensure that the voices of civil society are heard in the Brexit process. They have prepared a guide is to help organisations plan for a no-deal Brexit. It is designed as a starting document, with…
Read MoreSkills for Working With Communities Course
Whitley Community Development Association will be running a two-day Skills for Working With Communities Course. The course will be in Whitley organised by Whitley people and run by one of the countries leading Community Development practitioners (and a Whitley resident). Everyone is invited and the course is free. Are you currently working with communities or…
Read MoreDo you have a story that can help to inspire others?
Shift Youth + Community are interested to hear what you have to say about Whitley and the local community because your story matters and can be used to inspire others. They are looking for more people to take part in sharing their inspiring stories about themselves and life in Whitley for our People of Whitley…
Read MoreREADING YOUTH SUMMER ACTIVITIES
This summer, Reading Voluntary Action has put together a full schedule of free events just for you! From football to drama, music to bikes – we have it all. If you fancy trying something new, or if you want to explore your favourite hobby further, then sign up today! What are you waiting for?! All…
Read MoreNew Directions College – Caring for Children Level 2 @ Whitley
Gain a qualification to work with children i.e. a childminder, teaching assistant or working in a nursery. Creche available. New term starts September 2019. Who to contact Telephone: 0118 9373894E-mail: [email protected] Notes: Spaces limited book early – a free creche is available. Where to go Whitley Childrens Centre252 Northumberland AvenueReadingRG2 7QA Time / Date Details When…
Read MoreSouth Reading Community Hub Celebrates First Birthday
A COMMUNITY hub in Whitley has become an essential part of the neighbourhood within its first year. South Reading Community Hub first opened its doors in June 2018 and is already a popular meeting place for a variety of different groups and provides a range of services for local people. Reading Borough Council is investing…
Read MoreCommunity Fracture at one of the Big Local Area – Church Hill
IT WAS THE ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR of young people that led to the creation of Church Hill Big Local area. Wendy and Ian Johnson’s concern about this issue in their local town centre drove them to attend a meeting at which, coincidentally, they first heard about the Big Local Programme. Wendy is now chair and Ian…
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