News about the Centre
Following on from our two day photoshoot in May, photographer Penny Bird will be returning to the Centre on Wednesday 17 September to take a few more photos throughout the day. We will be checking with everyone who is potentially in shot whether they are happy to be photographed. If you agree and have not
Photoshoot at the Centre Wednesday 17 September Read More »
We said a fond farewell and a big thank you to our Thursday morning receptionist Jude last week. Jude decided to step down from her regular volunteering commitment due to the long travel distance from her home. She had been our regular Thursday morning receptionist for a couple of years and we really appreciate all
Goodbye to our Thursday receptionist Jude Read More »
We’re thrilled to announce that our lift has been fixed today (Wednesday 27 August) and is now working again so access is fully restored to the first floor. We know it’s taken longer than we’d hoped to fix the lift so we’d like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, Mr Andrew Try, presented certificates to 15 voluntary organisations from across Berkshire to recognise their achievement in being nominated for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service at an event held at Reading University on Thursday 14 August. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to volunteer
King’s Award update Read More »
There’s still time to express an interest in possible craft workshops at the Centre. We are thinking of setting up some craft workshops on a Thursday afternoon from 1.30pm to 4.30pm in the Zoom room, subject to levels of interest. There would be a cost of around £10-15 to secure your space, payable in advance
Craft workshops reminder Read More »
The part for the lift is on order and we are keeping everything crossed that it will soon be fixed and back working. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will keep you updated with any further news.
Centre lift part on order Read More »
Reading Festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend off Richfield Avenue. Traffic is expected to be particularly busy in the area on 20, 21 and 22 August so please allow extra time for your journey to the Centre during this time. Please also remember that the Centre is closed for the Bank Holiday
Reading Festival and Bank Holiday reminder Read More »
Just a reminder that Monday 25 August is a Bank Holiday so the Centre will be closed for the day. We reopen as normal at 9am on Tuesday 26 August.
Bank Holiday Monday 25 August Read More »
We are sorry that the Centre lift is still out of order. An engineer has been out to assess the repairs needed and the relevant part has been ordered. We hope the repairs will be carried out soon and we’ll keep you updated with any further information. Thank you for your continued understanding.
Centre lift further update Read More »
Today we say goodbye to our Events and Community Fundraiser Tamzin, who is leaving the Centre after two years to start an exciting new business venture with her son. Tamzin has done an extraordinary job in the two years she has been here, managing a wide range of fundraising events and ensuring supporters such as
