News

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  • Local artists launch ‘The Oxford Road Times’, a one-off community newspaper

    17 September 2022Local artists launch ‘The Oxford Road Times’, a one-off community newspaper

    Community newspaper celebrates the diverse and rich culture of the Oxford Road. Reading Council’s High Street Heritage Action Zone commissioned the project from visual artists Lisa-Marie Gibbs and Philip Newcombe, as part of the ongoing cultural project, funded by Historic England. The paper documents a range of happenings, events and workshops delivered with various Oxford Road community groups this year

  • Have your say: Coley Park Community Centre

    3 September 2022Have your say: Coley Park Community Centre

    The council is carrying out consultation into the autumn so you can tell us what you like about Coley Park and what you would like to see improved, including at your local community centre at 140 Wensley Road. We want to ensure that Coley Park benefits from community facilities that you and your families can enjoy and so we need your help to make sure these and other steps we take to improve things are the right ones.

  • Help to Claim Universal Credit

    26 August 2022Help to Claim Universal Credit

    Citizens Advice Reading can support your clients to claim Universal Credit. We offer a free service that takes your client from initial application to first correct payment. If your client is thinking of making their first claim for Universal Credit whether they are currently on no benefits or receiving legacy benefits we can help. If you would like to signpost your clients to us, they can call on 08001 448444. Further information can be found on the website at https://rcab.org.uk/advice.

  • Compass Recovery College – Free mental health and wellbeing workshops

    19 August 2022

    Compass Recovery College offer free mental health and wellbeing workshops for everyone over the age of 18 in Reading. Whether you’re looking to develop your knowledge and skills in self-management, you are supporting someone with mental health-related challenges, or you work in mental health services, Compass are delighted to welcome you on a learning journey. They offer a wide range of workshops that are an educational route to recovery from mental health challenges and increasing positive wellbeing.

  • Free training and mentoring starting September 2022

    19 August 2022

    The Thames Valley Community Health Pathways is a programme to help unemployed local residents progress towards further training, education or work in health and social care. On this programme you will have access to courses and mentoring opportunities, focusing on awareness, skills and confidence around healthy lifestyles, behaviour change, tackling health inequalities and job/education search.

  • Job vacancy: Community Associate, RABBLE Theatre – closing date 8 August 2022

    1 August 2022

    RABBLE Theatre are seeking a Community Associate to join the RABBLE team for 2 days a week. The Community Associate is integral to the role that RABBLE plays in the lives of local people, creating opportunities for people to join in, learn, attend our shows and influence our professional programme. As our Community Associate, you’ll be managing and delivering outreach programmes, strengthening and creating new partnerships, and designing innovative projects that support our vision.

  • Have your say on Bath Road walking and cycling improvements

    25 July 2022Have your say on Bath Road walking and cycling improvements

    RBC are encouraging people to have their say on the proposals for better cycling and walking routes on the Bath Road and Castle Hill as part of the next stage of Reading’s Active Travel schemes. RBC are looking at ways to improve cycling, walking and public transport on the Bath Road between Berkeley Avenue and Castle Hill/IDR roundabout; including the provision of safe, dedicated cycle lanes and new pedestrian crossing facilities.

  • Chat, Connect, Befriend – volunteer recruitment campaign

    24 July 2022

    Many Reading people are still not going out through fear of catching Covid-19, even if they have been vaccinated, and may have lost their confidence and previous social connections. A phone call or a visit from someone can make all the difference. Reading Voluntary Action has launched a town wide campaign to help local community groups recruit volunteers who can chat, connect and befriend the rising number of people facing loneliness and social isolation in Reading.

  • Guide to summer holiday activities for families

    24 July 2022Guide to summer holiday activities for families

    Reading Family Information Service has created a Summer Holiday Activities 2022 page on its website. The page includes links and details of holiday clubs, the Holiday Activity and Food programme, sports, drama, music and art courses, Reading Children’s Centres and much more that’s happening in Reading. The information will be regularly updated with events running through the summer. A page of General Holiday Activities is also on the website.

  • Audio trails bring Reading’s hidden histories to life

    10 July 2022Audio trails bring Reading's hidden histories to life

    Reading Borough Council’s High Street Heritage Action Zone team is working in partnership with Sound UK to deliver two self-guided audio trails around the town centre’s heritage sites. Created by local artists Aundre Goddard, Fiona Talkington and Richard Bentley, each trail will take listeners on a journey celebrating Reading’s heritage and revealing hidden histories along the two routes. The walks will encourage people to slow down, pause and reflect, and experience their environment in a new way.