Neighbours together
Nominations are now open for the Pride of Reading Awards 2025. This is the 21st year of the awards which highlight those who make or have made an Continue reading Pride of Reading 2025 – nominations open
News from Reading Voluntary Action Volunteers’ Week 2025 is almost here, and Reading Voluntary Action is gearing up to mark the event with an online promotional Continue reading Volunteers’ Week 2025 is almost here!
Wouldn’t it be amazing to live in a healthier, happier, more climate-friendly town? Reading Climate Festival brings two weeks of inspiring free events to our town Continue reading Reading Climate Festival 2025
News from Reading Mencap by Jacqui McGachie, Communications Officer Free energy advice for people with learning disabilities is being provided by Reading Mencap thanks to a Continue reading Free energy advice for people with a learning disability in Reading
A traditional hand-painted sign on Oxford Road has secured gold in the Traditional Sign category at the 2025 Sign & Wrap Awards. The sign sits on the corner of Russell Street and Oxford Road. The design is based on a Victorian street sign that once stood in the same place, and lists the names of shop owners who have traded there since 1829. The idea came from a group of local history volunteers from the Reading Conservation Area Advisory Committee. Continue reading Oxford Road sign wins national recognition
Three marriages and a civil partnership have already taken place in the new Oak Room in the Civic Centre. It opened in March and is the perfect size for a registrar to perform statutory marriages and civil partnerships with the couple and their two witnesses. The room will hold ceremonies at the Civic Centre on the first Tuesday of each month. Continue reading New Register Office opens at the Civic Centre
Families can get their bikes checked for free at five community centres and the town centre. The Dr Bike team will check your bike, fix small problems for free and help make your bike safe. The Dr Bike team is coming to Reading from Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May. You can bring your bike to: -Coley Park Community Centre 28 April, 16:30-18:30 -Southcote Community Hub 29 April, 16:30-18:30 -Hexham Road Community Centre 30 April, 16:30-18:30… Continue reading Free bike check-ups this spring
RVA is looking to recruit a full-time Social Prescribing Link Worker (SPLW) to provide social prescribing for people in south, central and east Reading. Social Prescribing enables people to take action to improve or sustain their quality of life based on what matters to them and their individual strengths. The SPLW will manage a caseload of residents within the local neighbourhood and work with voluntary and statutory partners to help improve health and wellbeing. Continue reading RVA Social Prescribing Link Worker – closing date 12 May 2025
Connect Reading would like to hear from YOU about how we can improve cross-sector partnerships in Reading, and how we can improve our offer for local organisations. Our aim is to making Reading better, connected! We’re offering the chance to win £100 to spend at the Rising Sun for everyone who takes part in our 3 minute survey. The deadline for responses is Friday 9 May. Continue reading Tell us what you think and win £100 to spend at the Rising Sun
Reading residents are invited to host summer street parties as part of The Big Lunch 2025. This year’s events provide a special opportunity to bring neighbours together while marking the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day and Victory over Japan Day. The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual community celebration, bringing neighbours together for food, fun, and friendship. Continue reading Plan your summer street party in Reading