Reading Neighbourhood Network

May 26, 2026 - Introduction to Social Prescribing at RVA

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

May 26, 2026 15:30 - 16:30 - Online via Zoom: Find out about RVA’s social prescribing service. RVA will be running these sessions a few times a year for local community groups, charities, NHS and local authority sector colleagues. This session will include:

What social prescribing is (and isn’t)
How it works at RVA and how people access it
How we measure its impact
How we work in partnership with local services and community groups
Information about connecting local people to your service through the Joy Marketplace

Please book onto this session at www.eventbrite.co.uk and we’ll send you the Zoom link closer to the time.

Apr 30, 2026 - RVA Community Buildings Forum – April 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 30, 2026 10:00 - 12:00 - RISC, Room 3 (The Stone's Room): 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS Are you a charity or community group in Reading looking for space to run your activities or services, or do you have space within your building that you would like to hire out, lease or offer to others? Then come along to our next Community Buildings Forum on 30 April 2026. (Registration and refreshments from 09:45, session starts at 10:00) This session will include:

Voluntary sector spaces to hire/share
RBC properties that may currently be up for disposal
Commercial spaces
Funding related to buildings
Networking

You can book a place on this session at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Apr 22, 2026 - Ready Friends Befriending Forum

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Apr 22, 2026 09:45 - 13:00 - RISC: 35-39 London Street, Reading RG1 4PS Feedback from previous Befriending Forums highlights an interest in exploring the experience of men facing loneliness and social isolation. Local groups will be sharing what they offer local men, why it’s needed, how people can access it, and the impact it has. It will be an opportunity for people to find out more about supporting clients and their carers, who are experiencing loneliness. -Together for Mental Wellbeing, Men’s MH service -Andy’s Man Club -Reading Men’s Sheds -Man V Fat -Men Walking and Talking. The programme will include more time for informal networking and an opportunity to share news, promote your service and find out about funding, events and training. Refreshments provided. Please CLICK HERE to book.