Events

  • Wed
    10
    Apr
    2024
    19:00 - 20:30Reading Canoe Club

    The Warren, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7TH

    The Friends of Caversham Court Gardens will be holding their spring meeting on Wednesday 10 April in the Reading Canoe Club.

    Academic and author, Richard Bisgrove, will give an illustrated talk on Plant Hunters and Caversham Court. The talk will follow the briefest of AGMs. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a member.

    Contact details
    Email: friends@fccg.org.uk
    Phone: 01189 545779

  • Thu
    18
    Apr
    2024
    10:00 - 12:00Community Place

    Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

    Have you thought about volunteering but are not sure if it is right for you? Or, are you keen to get involved but not sure where to start? This free session will provide you with an opportunity to explore how volunteering can fit into your life and help you identify opportunities that work for you.

    Sessions will cover:

    • What is volunteering
    • How volunteering can help you develop employability and life skills
    • Volunteering for wellbeing
    • How to find and secure a role
    • The volunteering experience, what you should expect and how to make the most out of it
    • Accessing further free training to help you get “Volunteering Ready”

    Sessions will be run by our experienced Volunteering Development Manager Steven Hendry and are open to anyone interested in volunteering in Reading regardless of previous experience.

    Register to attend by completing the online form found HERE or call 01189 372273 to book your place.

  • Tue
    07
    May
    2024
    10:00 - 13:00Reading Voluntary Action

    Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

    Does your charity offer services or activities to adults in Reading? If so, come along to this free training.

    All charities, voluntary and community groups have a duty to keep their service users safe from harm. As most charities and community groups run through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, it is important that volunteers as well as paid staff receive basic safeguarding training.

    This training will cover:

    • Basic information on safeguarding adults
    • Current guidance for safeguarding adults under the Care Act 2014
    • Types of abuse and how to recognise abuse: the signs and symptoms
    • What to do when you recognise abuse: the referral process
    • The importance of a multi-agency approach to safeguarding adults
    • Safe practice

    Who should attend? Anyone who works or volunteers with a charity, community or voluntary sector group in Reading, whose work or volunteering brings them into contact with children or young people in whatever circumstances, whether they are new to the role or require a refresher.

    Practicalities: The training will take place in the RVA Training Room, Third Floor, Central Library. Registration and arrival from 09:45. The session will start promptly at 10:00. The library opens at 10:00, please come to to the rear door of the library and use the intercom. Refreshments are provided.

    Free event, but please book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk to confirm your place. We hope to see you there.