Community
CEO of Local Trust – Matt Leach – visit in Whitley
Last week we’ve had a visit from Matt Leach, CEO of Local Trust. Matt oversees the operations of Local Trust, leading the staff team and working closely with the board on strategy and governance. Matt came to visit Whitley Community Development Association – meet the trustees, staff, volunteers, local residents and the many partners –…
Read MoreConversation Cafe
Starting Wednesday, 5 June 2019 – we invite you to Conversation Cafe Every Wednesday 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm at Whitley Community Cafe Sessions are FREE ! Join this friendly group, build confidence in speaking, share a cuppa. Children are welcome if supervised by adult Working in partnership with these organisations:
Read MoreLearning for Work Information Evening
From 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm on Tuesday 18th June Come along for information about courses and gaining qualifications, support getting into work or advice on career change. We offer: vocational qualifications; working in schools or nurseries; leadership & management, IT and office skills employability skills and support, budgeting and bookkeeping work placement and apprenticeship…
Read MoreNature Walk Challenge
WHAT? Three days of walks Guided nature walks Totally free to participate DAY 1: 20 min walk with us DAY 2 & DAY 3: 20 min walk on your own Complete some questionnaires before and after walks WHO? We are looking for adults living locally to take part in our research WHY? Walking can have…
Read MoreAre you interested in getting a new qualification?
Are you interested in getting a new qualification but need childcare for an under 5? New Directions South Reading offer Adult Learning Courses for September 2019 and can provide a FREE creche for under 5’s – on site, Ofsted registered creche with qualified staff to care for your children whilst you learn. Through Reading Children’s…
Read MoreMarvellous Mums
An overview of our work with women and partners to develop confidence
Read MoreFlamboyance ‘The World Turns Upsidown’ 2019 Film
The Annual Daydream Harvest has been quietly working with Aspire2, Whitley Community Development Association, Schools and others in the community to grow a rather beautiful and unique event on the streets of Whitley South Reading. Nick Garnett extends thanks to Emma Bowen for putting up with me, Arts Council England for their funding, JMA and…
Read MoreReading Children’s Festival
Reading Children’s Festival is back this year form Saturday, 11th May to Sunday, 2nd June and is celebrating its 30th anniversary! It’s a packed 3-week festival with a range of different activities throughout Reading and many of them are free! “Our 2019 Children’s Festival brochure is now live! We’re so excited for you to see…
Read MoreFood4families are looking for regular attendees of the garden
Food4families are looking for regular attendees of the garden who might want to be involved in helping with planning events/community engagement and/ or with the ongoing evaluation of the project. FOOD4FAMILIESACTION PLAN TEAM and EVALUATION TEAM Following the completion of the 2017/18 Independent Evaluation Report two outline plans were prepared – one for actions recommended…
Read MoreWCDA is hiring!
We’re looking for a maternity cover for Office Manager. Join our team! Post Title: Office Manager (maternity cover) Normal working hours: 12 hours per week, £10 per hour.Flexible hours, with some evening work. Employed by: Whitley Community Development Association Reporting to: …
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