Here is a list of upcoming events from RVA and its members. Training sessions are now listed separately on our Training page.
- 16 September 2019 Fostering Information SessionMeeting / Talk / PresentationBrighter Futures for ChildrenAt Brighter Futures for Children we like to talk to people and help them discover if becoming a foster carer is for…
- 17 September 2019 ‘On The Edge’ – an exhibition of work by clients of Churches in Reading Drop in CentreExhibitionChurches in Reading Drop In Centre (CIRDIC)This is an exhibition of artwork created by clients attending Churches in Reading Drop in Centre. Its purpose is to display to…
- 18 September 2019 Seated movement and musicActivityCreative SupportThis is a fully inclusive seated exercise group for older adults with a focus on keeping active and staying social. It is…
- 18 September 2019 Reading Drug and Alcohol Services – meet new providers Change, Grow, LiveMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Drug and Alcohol Services – meet new providers Change, Grow, LiveChange, Grow, Live, the new providers of drug and alcohol services in Reading, are holding an event for local stakeholders on Wednesday…
- 19 September 2019 Launch of Reading Gardening for Health and Wellbeing NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Gardening for Health and Wellbeing NetworkWe believe that gardening is good for health and wellbeing. Come and find out about the gardening opportunities for you or your…
- 25 September 2019 Adult Social Care in Reading – Cllr Tony JonesMeeting / Talk / PresentationSouth Reading Patient VoiceCouncillor Tony Jones will talk about the future of Social Care in Reading as we move to further integration of health and…
- 25 September 2019 Sport & Physical Activity Network (SPAN) Forum – children and young peopleForumGet Berkshire ActiveGet Berkshire Active will host its next Sport & Physical Activity Network Forum on Wednesday 25 September at Bisham Abbey, near Marlow,…
- 26 September 2019 Befriending ForumForumReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Befriending Forum September 2019 Anyone interested in reducing loneliness and social isolation is welcome at the next Befriending Forum on Thursday 26th…
- 28 September 2019 Reading Town Meal 2019Festival / Fete / CarnivalReading Town MealReading Town Meal is a community-powered event celebrating the wonderful fruit and veg grown in Reading. All the food is donated by…
- 28 September 2019 Angelic Craft FairMarket / SaleSt Michael’s Church of EnglandTop local designer-makers will be heading for St Michael’s Tilehurst on 28 September, when the church marks its Saint’s Day with an…
- 30 September 2019 Older People’s Day 2019Open dayReading Borough Council (RBC)Featuring local organisations supporting older people and their carers. Also showcasing many local community groups offering fun activities that people can get involved in,…
- 2 October 2019 Quiz night and charity auctionFundraisingLeague of Friends of the Royal Berkshire HospitalAnnual quiz night and charity auction run by and raising funds for league of Friends RBH £12 per person for teams of…
- 4 October 2019 The Addams family – a new musicalEntertainmentShinfield Players TheatreThe much-loved comedy about the ghoulish Addams Family returns with a new musical. The torture-loving, straight-talking Wednesday Addams has fallen in love.…
- 6 October 2019 Silvers’ Workshop Open DayOpen dayThe Silvers WorkshopThe Silvers’ Workshop are holding an open day on 6 October 2019, to celebrate a national event Silver Sunday which highlights activities…
- 8 October 2019 Charity Bank Road to Growth – free eventMeeting / Talk / PresentationCharity Bank Road to Growth – free eventCharity Bank is inviting trustees, directors, CEOs and managers of charities, social enterprises and community organisations in Reading to sign up for…
- 9 October 2019 Caring about stroke – support groupMeeting / Talk / PresentationStroke AssociationA support group for stroke survivors and their families/carers. Further information To find out more about attending or volunteering to help at…
- 10 October 2019 Syrian Refugee Information Session by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)Meeting / Talk / PresentationReading Borough Council (RBC)The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is running a Syrian Refugee Information Session at New Directions College. From covering basic greetings to…
- 14 October 2019 BCF Annual Charity Symposium 2019ConferenceBerkshire Community Foundation (BCF)You are invited to attend BCF’s Symposium to be held on Monday 14 October 2019, from 9.30am to 3.15pm at Green Park…
- 15 October 2019 Active Ageing ForumForumGet Berkshire ActiveGet Berkshire Active (GBA) would like to invite you to our Active Ageing Forum. This free event will explore the positive impact…
- 17 October 2019 Arnhem Clarinet Choir – free concertEntertainmentReading Male Voice ChoirArnhem Clarinet Choir are an internationally known choir from Holland. They are in Reading to celebrate their 30th anniversary with two concerts.…
- 17 October 2019 RVA AGM 2019AGMReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join Reading Voluntary Action for our 2019 AGM Find out about the work we’ve been doing over the last year and what’s…
- 19 October 2019 Reading Male Voice Choir ConcertFundraisingReading Male Voice ChoirReading Male Voice Choir concert with guests Arnhem Clarinet Choir from Holland (celebrating 30 years). Raising funds for League of Friends RBH…
- 28 October 2019 BFI Film Academy Programme – film making opportunityActivityBFI Film Academy Programme – film making opportunityAre you aged 16-19 years old and interested in film making? Do you know of someone who would love to learn more…
- 29 October 2019 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…
- 30 October 2019 Primary Care Networks in ReadingMeeting / Talk / PresentationSouth Reading Patient VoiceLeading Reading GPs Dr Bu Thava and Dr Aman Bindra will be introducing their vision of Primary Care Networks. There will be…
- 4 November 2019 Reading Refugee Support Group’s 25th year celebrationEntertainmentReading Refugee Support GroupReading Refugee Support Group are officially 25 years old, and we are celebrating! We would love you to save the date for…
- 13 November 2019 Caring about stroke – support groupMeeting / Talk / PresentationStroke AssociationA support group for stroke survivors and their families/carers. Further information To find out more about attending or volunteering to help at…
- 18 November 2019 One Reading Conference: our Reading, our futureConferenceReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Save the date for an afternoon of inspirational speakers and workshops One Reading is a multi-agency partnership committed to delivering better outcomes for…
- 27 November 2019 Progress on the revision of the musculo-skeletal pathwayMeeting / Talk / PresentationSouth Reading Patient VoiceBerkshire West has been reviewing and reconstructing the treatment and care pathway for musculo-skeletal disorders for over two years. Dr James Warren…
- 11 December 2019 Caring about stroke – support groupMeeting / Talk / PresentationStroke AssociationA support group for stroke survivors and their families/carers. The Latter-day Saint Chapel is at the junction with Church End Lane. To…
- 12 December 2019 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…
- 12 December 2019 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…
- 15 December 2019 Christmas concert of carols and readingsFundraisingLeague of Friends of the Royal Berkshire HospitalThe annual Christmas concert of carols and readings, run for and by League of Friends RBH. This has now been taking place…
- 7 April 2020 Volunteer Coordinators’ NetworkMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for our regular Volunteer Coordinators’ Network meeting facilitated by Reading Voluntary Action. You will have a chance to contribute to…