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- 31 July 2021 Journey Workshop ExhibitionExhibitionOpen Hand Open SpaceThe exhibition brings together the works by members of the local community and the Reading Refugee Support Group The works explore the…
- 5 August 2021 Eat Out to Hemp OutFestival / Fete / CarnivalHempen CooperativeA Solidarity Fundraiser for Reading Red Kitchen and Growing Solidarity A chance to spend time in nature and in community! There will…
- 17 August 2021 A conversation with Wenn LawsonMeeting / Talk / PresentationAutAngelDr. Wenn Lawson is a late-diagnosed autistic Australian psychologist, author, and popular public speaker He is currently a Teaching Fellow with Birmingham…
- 26 August 2021 ACAS free webinar: an introduction to hybrid workingTrainingACAS free webinar: an introduction to hybrid workingDoes your charity employ staff and are you considering hybrid working options? ACAS is holding a free webinar on 26 August to…
- 7 September 2021 Autism and the family – a talkMeeting / Talk / PresentationAutAngelThis online talk will look at the various ways that identifying a family member is autistic can affect that person and the…
- 16 September 2021 Emergency first aid at work – for people in the voluntary sector and community groupsTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. Intended outcomes are: Knowledge of appropriate procedures. Practical experience…
- 22 September 2021 Confidence Building – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationFree Employability Workshop to support you with the challenges post lockdown Practical techniques to identify your strengths and boost your self-confidence in…
- 25 September 2021 Reading Town MealFestival / Fete / CarnivalReading Town MealThe biggest ‘picnic in the park’ returns to Reading (Covid permitting) It brings together food, music, community stalls, workshops and local producers.…
- 27 September 2021 Personality profiling – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationPersonality profiling is commonly used to match the ideal personality for those best suited to a job role You will learn: What…
- 28 September 2021 Autism and social communicationMeeting / Talk / PresentationAutAngelIt is commonly believed that autistic people have a social communication deficit. Autistic academic Damian Milton challenges this idea with his concept…
- 4 October 2021 Prepare for a successful interview – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationIn this workshop you will learn how to prepare yourself for an interview in the most effective way, including: Alternative interview formats…
- 5 October 2021 Introduction to English language and culture – 6-week courseTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA free 5-week introductory course for adults who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and learn…
- 6 October 2021 How to create an effective CV and application form – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationHow to present your skills effectively to employers on CVs and application forms. Learn how to: Identify your strengths. Give informative examples…
- 6 October 2021 An introduction to using LinkedIn for job opportunities – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationAn introductory workshop for job seekers who are new to LinkedIn During the workshop you will: Start creating a profile to attract…
- 7 October 2021 Mental health in the workplace – for people in the voluntary sector and community groupsTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA one day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups The intended outcome of this course is increased awareness…
- 9 October 2021 Chemogiftbags Event – New Amen Corner, Bringing Back the 60sEntertainmentChemogiftbagsOur main event for Chemogiftbags is New Amen Corner, Bringing Back The 60s Come along and enjoy live entertainment whilst supporting this…
- 11 October 2021 Assertiveness in the workplace – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationFind out why it is so difficult to be assertive in the workplace and your right to say NO. You will learn…
- 13 October 2021 An introduction to starting your own business – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationAn introductory workshop if you are thinking about starting your own business. You will learn about: Advantages and disadvantages of starting your…
- 20 October 2021 Interview skills – free employability workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationIn this workshop you will learn how to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way, including: What to expect…
- 21 October 2021 Mental health awareness workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA half day workshop for people who want to increase their awareness of mental health for themselves, their family, friends and colleagues.…
- 21 October 2021 Mental health awareness workshopTrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA half day workshop for people who want to increase their awareness of mental health for themselves, their family, friends and colleagues.…
