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Many of us would probably agree that while TV, radio and online support do not provide The Answer to loneliness and social isolation, they can be a valuable part of a package of support for many people. The charity WaveLength gives radios, televisions, and tablet computers to people who are lonely and can’t afford to buy the devices themselves. They would like to get in touch with charities that might benefit from new pieces of technology. Continue reading How technology can help to alleviate loneliness and social isolation→

The Reading Adopt Your Street (RAYS) programme enables companies, individuals, community groups and organisations, such as schools and youth groups to select a street, open space, footpath, park or shopping area to keep tidy through regular clean-ups. Get your friends, family and neighbours involved and make your street or local area one to be proud of. Continue reading Reading Adopt Your Street scheme→

Whether its traffic, parking, school traffic, air quality or cycle infrastructure, transport is consistently Reading’s biggest talking point. With one of the UK’s fastest growing economies, Reading is home to a large number of local, national and international companies. It is the major centre for employment, leisure and education in the Thames Valley region. Demand for new homes has never been higher. While welcoming this success, it places a real strain on the town’s roads and transport infrastructure. Continue reading Reading Public Transport Consultation→

Reading Town Meal is a vibrant, community-driven event unique to Reading, which has become an annual occasion at Forbury Gardens. They have just launched their Crowdfunder campaign with the target of raising around £2,000 for this year’s Town Meal and to secure the future of the community event. Reading Town Meal celebrates and promotes home-grown and healthy, sustainable local food. It provides a space where Reading’s ‘sustainability’ groups come together, showcasing their work to audiences they otherwise cannot reach. Continue reading Reading Town Meal crowdfunder campaign→

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently inviting 250-word responses to the question: Which health and social care policies should be reviewed to improve the health of people living in poorer communities, or excluded groups? You can give your response online at https://consultations.dh.gov.uk. The question forms part of a wider consultation on Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s, which seeks views on proposals to tackle the causes of preventable ill health in England. Continue reading Disadvantaged communities: consultation on reviewing health and social care policies→

The council is conscious that one of the most important things it can do is help people lead more active and healthy lives. We know there are many residents who regularly enjoy participating in sports and being active, whether it’s a regular swim, taking part in team sports or simply a weekly walk around your local park. Regular exercise helps keep people healthier and happier. Continue reading Have your say on sport and leisure: Active Reading consultation now open→

Reading Central Salvation Army are running two free clubs for young people this summer. ‘Splash!’ A summer holiday club for children aged 5 to 12 years on Wednesday 28 August to Friday 30 August and ‘Make Lunch’ aimed at primary school children every Monday and Thursday from the 25 July to 2 September. To sign up for either club, please contact Matthew Stone, Community Development Manager by email at matthew.stone@salvationarmy.org.uk or phone on 0118 958 3019. Continue reading Summer holiday clubs at Reading Salvation Army→

Wild about Reading is a town-wide event to showcase and celebrate the many organisations, groups and individuals that preserve and conserve different aspects of our beautiful town. There will be free activities every day from Saturday 27 July to Sunday 4 August 2019. Find out more about the exciting range of events on the “Wild about Reading” website at www.wildaboutrg.com. Continue reading Wild about Reading – 9-day programme celebrating nature across Reading→

Following an RVA workshop led by David Neale on How to Run a Street Party, Rosehill Park residents and those living at Rosehill House and cottages joined together for a ‘street’ party on the lawn in front of Rosehill House on Sunday 7 July 2019. Between 70 and 100 people attended and shared lunch together, renewed old friendships and made many new ones. Continue reading RVA-inspired street party a great success→

Reading Community Learning Centre has been awarded its largest ever grant. The award of £95,500 from The Henry Smith Charity will be split over three years to fund the Centre’s running costs including salaries. RCLC provides valuable opportunities for 300 ethnic minority women each year to gain free education and helps them bridge the gap between their own culture and mainstream British cultures by providing classes and also by offering a space for cross-cultural social connection. Continue reading RCLC awarded grant from The Henry Smith Charity→