Community
Open Invitation to our Annual General Meeting
Whitley CDA’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Apr 12, 2021 07:00 PM. This year we will be having our AGM on zoom and everyone is invited. If you would like to attend the meeting you can do so by simply following this link and registering. At this meeting we will be presenting…
Read MoreWhitley 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 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 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,…
Read MoreClay’s provide over 1500 meals (and counting) to Whitley – Thank you.
Whitley CDA have been providing food parcels and meals to people in Whitley since lockdown started. We did our best to ensure that no one who was vulnerable, elderly, in isolation or challenged would go without. We would not have been able to do this without the support and help of all our partners and…
Read MoreWhitley Growallot at Meavy Gardens – Allotment growing
Do you fancy get your fingers green? Whitley Growallot will be adding Tutor lead sessions on Tuesdays & Wednesdays in addition to their normal Sunday sessions. This will be an exciting way to become familiar with all things allotment and growing. The Tuesday sessions will be adult only and will run from 8/9/20 to 24/11/20The…
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