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Nourishing Whitley: Community Efforts for Better Food Access
BBC Radio Berkshire recently featured an insightful interview highlighting the importance of food support initiatives in our community. The radio program, hosted by Vernon Harwood, welcomed Dr. Trisha Bennett from the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) to discuss their crucial work in improving food access for those on lower incomes. Listen here: The Whitley Community…
Read MoreVoices of Whitley: Community Insights from the Beating Heart of Whitley on BBC Radio Berkshire
Recently on BBC Radio Berkshire, Kirsten O’Brien hosted an enlightening interview exploring community perspectives on the upcoming General Election. The conversation featured voices from people at the Whitley Community Development Association (WCDA) and shed light on the crucial role we play in the community and the broader sentiment towards politics. A Hub of Vital Services…
Read MoreSupporting The Beating Heart of Whitley Together: Whitley CDA Needs Your Help
At Whitley CDA, we run a welcoming community cafe, spearhead various local initiatives, and importantly, manage the food surplus project at the South Reading Community Hub. This project is a vital part of our work, providing fresh and nutritious food to those in Whitley facing food insecurity. However, we’re facing a challenge – demand for…
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 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…
Read MoreReading University are hiring
Assistant TechnicianWhiteknights Reading UK Job reference: SRF43609 Location: Whiteknights Reading UK Closing date: 15/01/2023 Job live date: 19/12/2022 Salary: £20,134 – £21,197 per annum Employment type: AAS-Clerical Department: Technical Services Division: Cluster Operations Hours Per Week:: 36.00 Employment Basis/Type: Full time, Permanent Click here to download >>> Job description The University of Reading is committed to an inclusive culture, and in Technical Services we are…
Read MoreWhitley CDA is honoured to be chosen to receive the “Tree of Trees” from The Queen’s Green Canopy. We would be delighted if you could join us on Wednesday 16th November for this special event.
The gift of a tree is a ‘thank you’ for all the valuable and tireless work that volunteers and individuals undertake for the benefit of their communities. It is a celebration of the diverse communities that come together for the benefit of all, often using the natural environment to improve health and wellbeing Whitley CDA…
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