Here is a list of upcoming events from RVA and its members. Training sessions are now listed separately on our Training page.
- 21 September 2018 Autumn PromSocial gatheringParenting Special ChildrenProm for young people aged 15-19 with additional needs. Tickets cost just £20 per person to include a free carer place. Disco…
- 25 September 2018 Money Matters for older peopleMeeting / Talk / PresentationAge UK BerkshireAn information and advice session aimed at those age 65+, covering areas such as: paying for care, benefit eligibility, and planning for…
- 26 September 2018 Recovery Open DayCommunity developmentIRiS ReadingCome and join IRiS Reading for our annual Open Day to celebrate Recovery Month in September. A great opportunity to visit IRiS,…
- 26 September 2018 Advocacy in Reading – a RAN ForumForumReading Advice NetworkReading Advice Network’s latest Forum takes the theme ‘What do we mean: Advocacy in Reading?’ Starting with a presentation by Healthwatch Reading…
- 27 September 2018 PACT Adoption Information Drop InMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)If you plan to attend one of our drop-in sessions, there is no need to book. Drop-in sessions give you the opportunity…
- 29 September 2018 Reading Town Meal 2018Community developmentReading International Solidarity Centre (RISC)Reading Town Meal is a truly community-powered event. First held in 2011, there have been five fantastic ‘picnics in the park’ so…
- 29 September 2018 Flower FestivalFestival / Fete / CarnivalSt Michael’s Church of EnglandWe will be having a Kaleidoscope Flower Festival – always a glorious occasion in our Grade II listed church in September. It…
- 29 September 2018 Ufton Cycle SportiveActivityUfton Court Educational TrustThe Ufton Cycle Sportive will once again be back in 2018, bigger and better than ever! Starting from the Englefield Estate, we’ve…
- 29 September 2018 Cianna’s Smile Sickle Cell Awareness BallFundraisingCianna’s SmileCianna’s Smile would like to invite you to celebrate another year of helping families with Sickle Cell love life and laugh. This…
- 29 September 2018 Kaleidoscope Flower FestivalFestival / Fete / CarnivalSt Michael’s Church of EnglandWe will be having a Kaleidoscope Flower Festival – always a glorious occasion in our ancient Grade II listed church. It will…
- 1 October 2018 United Nation’s Older People’s DayEntertainmentUnited Nation’s Older People’s DayReading is celebrating the UN’s Older People’s Day on Monday 1 October 2018,with a fun-filled day at Broad Street Mall The annual…
- 1 October 2018 Charity Quiz Night and AuctionFundraisingLeague of Friends of the Royal Berkshire HospitalAnnual quiz night and charity auction £10 a head – teams of 6 people, £60 a table. Includes a buffet. Held at…
- 4 October 2018 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…
- 5 October 2018 Conference: Promoting the Benefits of Physical ActivityConferenceGet Berkshire ActiveGet Berkshire Active would like to invite you to a FREE conference on Promoting the benefits of Physical Activity which will take…
- 8 October 2018 BCF Symposium 2018Meeting / Talk / PresentationBerkshire Community Foundation (BCF)You are invited to attend BCF’s Symposium on Monday 8 October 2018 at Green Park in Reading. A full programme will be…
- 8 October 2018 Setting up a trauma-informed community in Reading – film screening and workshopCommunity developmentThe Eva B FoundationAn ambitious initiative to improve the city’s mental health by making knowledge of psychology widespread is to be launched this October with…
- 9 October 2018 National Adoption WeekExhibitionParents and Children Together (PACT)In honour of National Adoption Week (15 – 22 October 2018) PACT is holding a free exhibition of objects that represent significant…
- 10 October 2018 RVA AGM 2018 Social Action for ReadingAGMReading Voluntary Action (RVA)Join us for the RVA Annual General Meeting 2018. This year our theme is Social Action for Reading. Hear inspiring community stories…
- 12 October 2018 World Mental Health Day: Suicide Awareness and PreventionConferenceUtulivu Women’s GroupThrough the support of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Reading Borough Council, Utulivu Women and the Alliance for Cohesion and Racial…
- 13 October 2018 Out of Africa Charity Ball – in aid of Creating Better FuturesFundraisingCreating Better FuturesCreating Better Futures presents the 6th Annual Out of Africa Charity Ball. Prepare to experience the heart of Africa, immersing yourself in…
- 14 October 2018 The Twilight Walk, WindsorFundraisingThe Brain Tumour CharityJoin us for The Twilight Walk 2018, a 10K walk through Windsor, as we come together and celebrate loved ones, raise money…
- 20 October 2018 Volunteer Recruitment DayOpen dayBasildon Park (National Trust)We are holding a Volunteer Recruitment Day and it is an opportunity to come along and meet staff and volunteers to find…
- 27 October 2018 Adoption Q&A EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)Our PACT Q&A events are informal opportunities to ask questions about adoption to a diverse panel of adopters, over light refreshments. You…
- 13 November 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 14 November 2018 Interfaith Reception – Breath of LifeSocial gatheringReading Interfaith GroupThis annual event is hosted by the Mayor of Reading, Debs Edwards. Together, we will think about our theme ‘Breath of Life…
- 4 December 2018 Adoption Information EventMeeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)PACT information events are informal opportunities to find out about PACT (an outstanding voluntary adoption agency) and the adoption process. You will…
- 9 January 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…
- 19 March 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 May 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…