Our volunteers carry out very valuable work in helping older people carry on with their lives with independence, choice and dignity. You can offer an hour or more a week, as you wish.
Fun, friendly and fullfilling activities for the over 50s to help you stay fit and healthy. All activities are offered on a pay as you go basis. Current activities include Tai Chi, badmington, historical walks, singing group, scenic and photographic walks and walking football.
COVID-19 RESPONSE: Out & About and Social Prescribing Last updated: 27/01/2022 Getting Out & About is a short-term service to help older people in Reading to discover new pastimes, rekindle old hobbies and find new friends in your local community. Our service is for older people living…
Compass Recovery College continues to run free mental health and wellbeing workshops, both online and in person. Whether you are a returning participant or new to Compass Recovery College, there’s something for everyone. The wide range of workshops we offer are an educational route to…
Engage Befriending brings together those who are isolated or lonely with a volunteer befriender. We befriend people who are over 55 years old and live in the Reading area. Our volunteers will visit once a week or fortnight. It may be for just a cuppa…
Works in partnership with Affinity Trust to support people with learning disabilities providing work opportunities and Horticultural workshop sessions, the workshops are on a Monday and Wednesday 10-15 you can do as little as two hours or the whole session. As part of the workshops they…
Englefield Garden CentreThe StreetEnglefield, near ThealeReadingBerksRG7 5EL
The Museum of Reading has created 'Memory Boxes' for older members of the community, aimed at sparking recollections which can be shared with others. Reminiscence can have a vert positive outcomes for patients with memory loss and dementia. Memory boxes are available to professionals in…
People accompanying wheelchair users get free admission to events at the Hexagon Theatre, Concert Hall, Town Hall and South Street Arts Centre, They can also arrange escorts for wheelchair users to give regular carers a break.
Resources available for children and young people online https://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/resources Reading Museum offers a wide range of activities and opportunities for learning to adults and children. The museum welcomes volunteers who wish to develop new skills, make friends and get involved in a wide range of projects.…
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