Reading Mencap - Hear Our Voice Club

Reading Mencap

Hear Our Voice, formerly known as Coffee Club, meets every Monday from 10am – 1pm at the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL), Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX.

Hear Our Voice is a self-advocacy group, helping members to learn how to speak up for themselves, improve their communication skills and gain confidence in expressing what matters to them.

The group also encourages members to learn independence skills. There’s also the opportunity to have fun and members enjoy relaxation sessions, crafts and gardening.

An important role for Hear Our Voice is in offering Learning Disability Training for business in Reading. The group has previously worked with Reading Museum, The Oracle and the Job Centre.

The training helps businesses and organisations improve their knowledge of learning disability and increase their confidence in working with people with learning disabilities. Members have also worked with local organisations to test consumer experiences and provide feedback to improve accessibility for people with learning disabilities. Organisations who have benefitted from this work include The Museum of English Rural Life, Broad Street Mall and Starbucks.

This is a free club.

If you would like more information or to attend this club, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk.

www.readingmencap.org.uk/services/for-adults/coffee-club/  

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Abbi Chambers
Contact Position
Clubs Manager
Telephone
0118 966 2518 0118 966 2518
E-mail
office@readingmencap.org.uk
Website
www.readingmencap.org.uk/
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Notes

This Service is for Reading Borough Council Residents

Where to go

Name
Museum of English Rural Life (MERL)
Address
6 Redlands Road
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 5EX
Directions to RG1 5EX
Notes

Please see our website for more information http://www.readingmencap.org.uk/clubs/coffee-club

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Mondays 10am-1pm
Time of day
Morning

Costs

Details
This is a free club and activities are charged at cost. We raise funding for the club so that we can sometimes offer free trips and activities.

Availability

Referral required
No
Referral Details

If you would like to attend any of our clubs or activities, please contact the Reading Mencap office on 0118 9662518 or office@readingmencap.org.uk

Local Offer

Contact Name
The Office
Contact Telephone
0118 966 2518
Contact Email
communications@readingmencap.org.uk
Links
Reading Mencap
Local Offer Age Bands
Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
SEN Provision Type
Specialist

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Disclaimer

This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

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Family Information Service

fis@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

SEND Local Offer

localoffer@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

Adult & Carers Support

CSAAdvice.Signposting@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747
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