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Meeting Space for hire at Tilehurst Library
26 October 2024
Do you need to run a meeting in Tilehurst in November or December 2024? Tilehurst Library has a new building system fitted which facilitates self service access outside library opening. We would like to test this with some real life hires before publicising more widely. If this meets a need you have, please contact simon.smith@reading.gov.uk to see if we can make ...
Reading Climate Change Partnership seeks volunteer Communications Lead
25 October 2024
Join us and support Reading’s journey to Net Zero. Reading Climate Change Partnership is currently between two Climate Emergency Strategies, so the Lead Communications Volunteer will be tasked with community-building during this interim period. In early to mid 2025, we will develop a more long-term communications strategy which supports the promotion and delivery of the new Climate Emergency Strategy for ...
Become a Draughtbuster this winter!
19 October 2024
Draughtbusters is a voluntary group that surveys homes for draughts and takes remedial action. The website www.draughtbusters.net gives all the advice needed to survey your own home and make changes, but the main thrust of the project is to provide the materials and trained labour to undertake the work, free of charge, for those in fuel poverty. Households are referred to ...
Popular interactive game Beat The Street returns to Reading
19 September 2024
Beat The Street turns whole communities into a giant activity competition. The popular interactive game encourages communities to move more and to make small lifestyle changes, such as walking or cycling to school or work every day. Players can join school, community, or workplace teams to win prizes for the furthest travel. There’s also an individual leader board, spot prizes, ...
The Branding Project from the University of Reading – open for applications
19 September 2024
Are you a new charity looking to establish a brand identity but lacking the resources to do so? Or are you a not-for-profit in need of a brand refresh or re-positioning and would welcome some input from students at the University of Reading? The University will be holding a structured six-week ‘design-thinking brand jam’ with Part 3 Typography and design ...
Reading All-Bus ticket continues to offer excellent value travel
18 September 2024
Reading All-Bus was introduced in March 2023 after the Council secured funding from the Department for Transport for its Bus Service Improvement Plan. Since then, more than 2.5 million Reading All-Bus tickets have been sold. The all day ticket, which can be used on services operated by several bus companies in the greater Reading area, has saved passengers more than ...
Reading’s Voluntary and Community Sector Survey 2024
17 September 2024
The last few years have seen unprecedented upheavals and challenges across the UK and beyond. The Voluntary and Community sector has been at the forefront of the responses to these challenges and continues to be so today. Reading’s Voluntary and Community Sector Survey 2024 aims to enhance understanding of the makeup of our vibrant and diverse voluntary and community sector ...
The King’s Award For Voluntary Service 2025
10 September 2024
Nominations for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 are now open. This is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK and is the equivalent to an MBE. A list of all the past winners in Berkshire can be downloaded here. There are many more fantastic organisations and groups across the county, doing amazing work who deserve to ...
Heritage Open Days 2024
28 August 2024
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore. There are plenty of events to go to and historic places to see in the Reading area – including museum and archive tours, local ...
PCC Thames Valley Community Fund – Deadline 9 September 2024
28 August 2024
The PCC Thames Valley Community Fund is an opportunity for community and voluntary groups to get involved and assist both the PCC and Thames Valley Police in tackling and reducing crime. Funding comes from the proceeds from the sale of items seized from criminals that cannot be returned to their rightful owner. Its purpose is to support voluntary and community ...