Whitley CDA discuss increasing food costs on Radio Berkshire

Trisha Bennett (our Community Development Coordinator) was featured on BBC Radio Berkshire last Tuesday, January 25th. You can hear Trisha talking with Andrew Peach on the Breakfast show here: Whitley CDA’s food surplus service is being used more and more and not just by those on benefits or with in-work top-ups. The increasing costs of…

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Whitley Pride as Whitley CDA win Charity of the Year 2021

When the pandemic hit and things got tough Whitley came together and helped us provide vital support to people in our local community. To be recognised for this is an honour and to represent the best of Whitley made us so very proud. There are so many people to thank, of course, Pride of Reading…

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Tribute to John Ord

John sadly passed away suddenly on Saturday 6th November and will be greatly missed. Whitley CDA (WCDA) first met John in 2012 after we secured Big Local Funding for community development and he was the representative of the Big Local. John quickly became a familiar face, connecting with locals effortlessly as he helped us kickstart…

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JMA are hiring – Cover Supervisor

7 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days, actual annual salary £19,520 Interviews will be held before the deadline should suitable candidates apply. About the Opportunity John Madejski Academy wish to recruit a fantastic, enthusiastic Cover Supervisor with a real passion for education to join our dedicated team and contribute to ensuring our school…

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JMA are hiring – Exams Invigilators

Casual hours contract, £9.25 per hour.  Exams are held during the first two weeks of November, two weeks in March and a longer six week period in May/June Interviews will be held prior to the closing date should the right applicant apply.  Please apply early to avoid disappointment. About the Opportunity John Madejski Academy are…

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The Cafe Is Open (Whitley Social Club & Cafe)

We are very pleased to announce that we are reopening the Cafe – HUZZAH! We are so excited to be opening again, It’s been such a long time since we’ve seen you all. The cafe will now be open from Monday – Friday 9am – 2pm. Do pop along and say Hi, we’d love to…

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Select Car Leasing donate a van to Whitley CDA

Slect Car Lease Van Arrives at Whitley CDA

Whitley CDA’s food surplus project has become a key and vital part of its local involvement in Whitley. Even before the pandemic started Whitley CDA had noticed an increase in the number of people using the service. This was a reflection on the number of people, including those in work, who were struggling to make…

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