Community
Whitley CDA discuss the new voucher scheme on BBC South Today
The collaboration between the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) and the University of Reading is part of a research initiative funded by the government was featured on BBC South Today. In this project, 150 individuals from the Whitley community are being given vouchers for a local greengrocer, while an equal number of participants, totaling 150,…
Read MoreDr. Trisha Bennett on Politics South
Dr. Trisha Bennett made a thought-provoking appearance on Politics South. She discussed the challenging cost of living crisis, with a specific focus on the hurdles people encounter when trying to access the support they’re entitled to. Watch the clip here
Read MoreUniversity of Reading & Whitley CDA work together on government-funded study – hear Dr . Trisha Bennett discuss on BBC Berkshire
The University of Reading has worked with the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) on the government-funded study. The study involves the distribution of vouchers to 150 individuals from Whitley for a local greengrocer, while another 150 did not receive vouchers. Over the next 12 months, researchers will track changes in the participants’ health through regular…
Read MoreWatch WCDA & Whitley Researchers on BBC’s Politics South
WCDA, Whitley Researchers and Reading University have been working together to explore different foods and options. Watch this video to learn more about it.
Read MoreHear WCDA and Whitley Researchers on BBC Berkshire
Learn all about what WCDA, Whitley Researchers and Reading University have been experimenting with and how it could help you with some healthy options.
Read MoreLocal Reading borough elections 2023 – information relevant to the WCDA area of interest
On Thursday 4 May 2023 residents in Reading borough will go to the polls at the local borough elections to have their say on who represents them. Find Your polling station – Look up your polling station Whitley Candidates DOBSON Sarah Lucy – Liberal Democrats GOEL Vani – Conservative Party MPOFU-COLES Alice – Labour and…
Read MoreCOMMUNITY ASSETS MATTER – training package for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings
Where: SOUTH READING COMMUNITY HUB When: Thursdays 4th & 11th MAY 2023 10.00 – 3.30 Refreshments: Tea/Coffee provided + Community Café available for lunchCost: £100 per place Building on many years of experience this training package has been developed to address the need for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings. The…
Read MoreWhitley CDA’s Impact Report for 2021 – 2022
July 2021 to August 2022 was a period of recovery following the impact of Covid 19 on society. During Covid 19’s peak, the food surplus project was a vital resource, providing essential support to those in need. and the aftermath continues to impact on many aspects of our daily lives. Life changed for us all…
Read MoreOpen Invitation to our Annual General Meeting & Way Back When In Whitley
Whitley CDA’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Feb 4th, 2023 12.30pm – 2pm. This year we will be having our AGM at our Community Cafe and everyone is invited. At this meeting we will be presenting our annual report and reviewing all that has been achieved. We will have a guest speaker…
Read MoreListen to Dr Bennett discuss Whitley CDA’s latest support project on Radio Berkshire
Trisha Bennett was invited to Radio Berkshire on Andrew Peach’s Breakfast Show this Friday 13th to discuss how Whitley CDA are supporting local people. The current cost of living crisis is being felt by us all and one of the rising challenges we see is that people are struggling to maintain a balanced and nutritious…
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