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News from Reading Neighbourhood Network
News compiled on 28 March 2024
Welcome to the latest Reading Neighbourhood Network Newsletter, where you will find all the latest news and events from our members. All our news and much more can be found on our website at www.rgneighbours.net.
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  • Thinking of holding a street party? Free road closures available this summer

    21 March 2024Thinking of holding a street party? Free road closures available this summer

    A street party is a great way to bring your neighbours together and have fun, and as in previous years communities across Reading are invited to host street parties without having to pay the usual road closure fees. This year the council has announced that free road closures will be available for street parties that take place on any weekend in June or July.

    To apply to hold a street party, please use the online application form at www.reading.gov.uk/streetparties. The deadline for applications this year is 29 April 2024.

    Closing a street will need agreement from the affected households – the forms are quite straightforward and completed applications from most streets that are not on bus routes will be accepted. Even if you are unable to close your street you might be able to have a party in a local park or other area of open space.

    For further ideas or help in planning your street party please visit the Street Party official website at www.streetparty.org.uk.

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  • New app for Reading’s library users

    26 February 2024New app for Reading's library users

    Residents can now reserve or renew books in any of the town’s libraries with a new app. The Library App gives residents the ability to reserve or renew books remotely, enabling users to manage their library accounts conveniently from their devices. The app enhances the overall user experience and will help users access all the resources available from Reading Libraries wherever they are.

    Residents will have 24/7 access to library resources where they can complete research, extend loans, make reservations and requests and interact with library resources from anywhere, at any time.

    Key features of the Reading Libraries app include:

    -Multiple library accounts can be managed in one app, all the families library ‘cards’ in one place
    -Search the full Reading Borough Council library catalogue and reserve a book to collect at your local library
    -Extend the loans of books via the app
    -Access eBooks, audio books and eMagazines and other online resources
    -Reading’s library stock is now more accessible, as well as being completely free to borrow.

    Librarians, kiosks and book drops continue to be available in-branch and branch opening times can also be checked in the app.

    The app can be downloaded here https://www.yourlibraryapp.com/ReadingLibraries.

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  • BBC Radio Berkshire Make a Difference Awards 2024

    7 February 2024BBC Radio Berkshire Make a Difference Awards 2024

    News from: BBC Radio Berkshire

    The BBC Radio Berkshire Make a Difference Awards are back for 2024.

    For the third year, BBC Radio Berkshire wants to celebrate and say thank you to people living in our villages and towns who make where we live a better place. Every day we hear stories of people doing incredible things for each other and their communities. Now it’s time to recognise them for all their hard work.

    Whether it’s caring for someone in need, being a brilliant neighbour, or inspiring children in the classroom, if you know someone who is really making a difference to your life or where you live, then you can nominate them for an Award.

    There are 8 categories;

    -Volunteer
    -Community
    -Fundraiser
    -Carer
    -Great Neighbour
    -Bravery
    -The Green Award
    -The Animal Award

    Nominations are now open and will close on Sunday 10 March 2024 at 23:00. The winners will be announced at our Make a Difference awards ceremony in September.

    You can nominate someone you know online at www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference, where you can also see the full Terms and Privacy Notice.

    Please note that you can’t nominate yourself and you can’t nominate any of the winners or shortlisted nominees from last year’s awards in the same category.

    There’s also a guide on how to nominate at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h8k50p.

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  • Invitation to a Joy Marketplace information session

    27 January 2024Invitation to a Joy Marketplace information session

    Reading Voluntary Action is inviting local community groups and charities to a 45 minute information session on the Joy Marketplace.

    Joy is an online platform that connects people to life-changing local services. It instantly refers clients to high-quality support on the marketplace of services, which automatically stays up to date. It’s free for VCOs to join and gives your organisation visibility to the public and to health and wellbeing professionals. Plus, you can easily customise your organisation’s public-facing page.

    Come along and find out:
    -What is the Joy Marketplace?
    -How does it benefit services users?
    -How does it benefit health and wellbeing staff, volunteers and service managers?
    -Customising it to meet your group’s needs
    -Safeguarding and due diligence checks
    -How do groups register?
    -Where can I find out more?

    If you would like a one-to-one session (in-person or on Zoom) with Rhiannon from RVA, please email rhiannon.stocking-williams@rva.org.uk or phone 07485 327958.

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  • Community Wellness Outreach: free health checks available

    16 January 2024Community Wellness Outreach: free health checks available

    This is an opportunity for the community to receive a free NHS health check and advice to improve their health in community settings in Reading.

    The Reading Community Wellbeing Outreach partnership project will run to the end of March 2025. The partnership is funded by the Integrated Care Board ICB to pilot outreach activities to reduce health inequalities for our most vulnerable communities. The programme is open to all but people at risk of developing cardiovascular conditions are a priority.

    The partners will run health and wellbeing outreach hubs in community settings across Reading providing NHS Health Checks and holistic support to enable people to take action to improve their health.

    Visit the Community Wellness Outreach page to find out more about the project:

    -Calendar of events for people to access the service
    -What’s involved in a NHS health check.

    Please use the contact links on the page to find out more or to get in touch about how your organisation can get involved to support your community to attend.

    Call 0118 304 8841 if you would like to speak to someone about the project or have any questions.

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Upcoming events

Event Information:

  • Sat
    02
    Mar
    2019

    AutAngel community meeting and social gathering

    14:00 - 16:00Park United Reformed Church

    Palmer Park Avenue, Reading RG6 1DN.

    AutAngel is a not for profit organisation run by and for autistic adults. We run courses, support groups and activities for autistic people. This is our first AutAngel Community Meeting; we are inviting autistic adults living in the Berkshire area to join us and hear about our current projects and have the opportunity to help us decide on the best groups and activities to expand our work.

    Participants in our current groups will be sharing their experiences and there will be an opportunity to catch up over refreshments. We will be meeting in David’s Hall at Park United Reformed Church in Reading, where a number of our groups take place. There is parking for cars and bikes very nearby and the venue is on the 17 bus route.


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