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Mon30Mar202019:00 - 21:00John Madejski Academy
125 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8AF
We have heard that this event has now been POSTPONED - probably until the autumn.
Redeeming Our Communities is a national charity founded in 2004 with over 200 projects throughout the UK. The charity’s main aim is to bring about community transformation by creating strategic partnerships which open up opportunities for crime and disorder reduction and improved community cohesion. This partnership approach has seen crime and anti-social behaviour fall and fresh hope brought to some of the most deprived and challenging areas of the UK, urban and rural alike.
A ROC Conversation is a 2 hour structured community engagement event that brings together local people to celebrate all the good things happening in their community and explore practical ways of achieving more through partnership. We invite:
- Residents
- School and Youth representatives
- Volunteer groups
- Police & Fire Services
- Faith groups
- Councillors and MPs
If you live, work or volunteer in Whitley and surrounding areas you are welcome to join the Conversation (but there are a limited number of available places). If you would like to register for your free place please go to: http://www.roc.uk.com/whitley.
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Sat18Apr202010:00 - 15:00Caversham Court Gardens
Church Road, Caversham RG4 7AD
Unfortunately we've had to cancel this event.
An Econet event promoting local woodland products, plus bee and wildlife friendly gardening.
Vegetable and ornamental plants grown by charitable organisations, and a range of beanpoles, peasticks and plant supports to grow them up for sale. Our plant supports come from locally managed coppiced woodland and willow beds and your purchase helps maintain this traditional technique.
There are a range of activities all day including demonstrations of products using this source of traditionally managed timber. The garden kiosk is open for light refreshments.
There will also be stalls representing a variety of local organisations including:
-RSPB (making bird boxes, bird tables and hedgehog homes from timber offcuts)
-BBOWT (sales and guidance on wildlife conservation)
-FairTrade products (home made cakes and jams)
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Sun19Apr202012:30 - 16:30Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Bring along your broken items and get help to repair them. The team of volunteers will be able to help repair a wide range of items including:
- Electronics
- Mechanical items
- Computers (hardware/software)
- Toys/Furniture
- Clothing/textiles
- Tool sharpening
Additionally, if you have something you are making or a craft project you are stuck with, why not bring it along and one of the repairers can give you a hand to get on the right track!
Repair Cafe is a free event but donations are welcome to help keep it going. As well as repairs, you can pop in for a cuppa and homemade cake.
Email repaircafe@transitionreading.org.uk if you have any questions or would like to get involved.
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Thu07May202010:15 - 13:15RVA Community Place
Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ
Voluntary and community groups provide much needed services, often to those who are most vulnerable in our communities. Anyone working with Children or vulnerable adults has a duty to ensure that safer recruitment practices are in place for their volunteers and staff.
It’s not always easy to understand just what DBS checks are needed (formerly CRB). This course will help you to gain an overview and understand what steps you should take to identify whether and to what level a DBS check is needed for your volunteers and staff.
The workshop will cover: This is a practical workshop and you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt.
- Why did we see a change from CRB to DBS and why is it important?
- What does ‘regulated activity’ mean and how to work out whether it applies to your volunteer/staff roles.
- The levels of DBS checks that can be requested.
- How to complete the DBS form.
- What is the update service, the benefits and how to sign up?
- What if the DBS shows your volunteers or staff have a criminal record or unspent convictions?
- Your responsibilities.
- Help, support and advice that is available.
Who should attend? This workshop is for anyone who works or volunteers for a voluntary and community group and is responsible for processing DBS checks, or supervises or manages others.
Cost: The cost is £10 per person which covers refreshments and printed materials. Please book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk.