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- 20 August 2022 Windrush Family Fun Day – 20 August 2022Festival / Fete / CarnivalSt Vincent & The Grenadines and Friends Association (Reading)Family Fun Day to promote the Windrush documentation and compensation schemes. Featuring some of the best musicians and performers in Berkshire. There…
- 24 August 2022 Pitch Your Ask with WhatImpact – 24 August 2022TrainingConnect ReadingAre you a school, charity or Non-profit? Connect with companies and grantmakers to find the right partners to help achieve your impact…
- 30 August 2022 Chat, Connect, BefriendMeeting / Talk / PresentationChat, Connect, BefriendA no-strings information session on volunteering roles that make a difference to people facing loneliness and isolation in Reading. Join us at…
- 31 August 2022 Adoption information event – 31 August 2022Meeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
- 7 September 2022 Chat, Connect, BefriendMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)A no-strings information session on volunteering roles that make a difference to people facing loneliness and isolation in Reading. Join us at…
- 8 September 2022 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…
- 8 September 2022 Launchpad’s Big Sleep Out 2022 at Reading Abbey RuinsFundraisingLaunchpad ReadingDate: Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 October 2022 Time: 6.30pm – 7am Location: St Laurence’s Church and Reading Abbey Ruins Launchpad’s Big…
- 10 September 2022 Sparkling Jubilee Afternoon TeaFundraisingBerkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy CentreJoin the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre for Sparkling Jubilee Afternoon Tea We are very pleased to invite you to join us to…
- 12 September 2022 Adoption information event – 12 September 2022Meeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
- 14 September 2022 Pitch Your Ask with WhatImpact – 14 September 2022TrainingConnect ReadingAre you a school, charity or Non-profit? Connect with companies and grantmakers to find the right partners to help achieve your impact…
- 19 September 2022 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…
- 20 September 2022 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…
- 20 September 2022 Introduction to English language – free 5 week course starting 20 September 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA free 5 week introductory course for adults who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and…
- 20 September 2022 Introduction to English for Improvers – free 5 week course starting 20 September 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA free 5 week improvers course, for adults in a small group, who want to improve their English and become more independent…
- 21 September 2022 Introduction to English for Improvers – free 5 week course starting 21 September 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA free 5 week improvers course, for adults in a small group, who want to improve their English and become more independent…
- 21 September 2022 Introduction to English language – free 5 week course starting 21 September 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA free 5 week introductory course for adults who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and…
- 21 September 2022 Meet the Funder webinar – 21st Sept 2022Meeting / Talk / PresentationMeet the Funder webinar – 21st Sept 2022easyfundraising webinar: free funding for voluntary organisations easyfundraising provides voluntary organisations with an easy, accessible, and permanent fundraising solution. Come along to…
- 23 September 2022 Start computing – 5 week course starting 23 September 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5-week course to help you feel more comfortable with using a computer, giving you the necessary skills to undertake everyday tasks,…
- 26 September 2022 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…
- 29 September 2022 Adoption information event – 29 September 2022Meeting / Talk / PresentationParents and Children Together (PACT)Virtual Adoption Information Events Parents And Children Together (PACT) is an independent adoption charity that finds loving and permanent families for children…
- 29 September 2022 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…
- 30 September 2022 Basic IT skills for job seekers – free 4 week course starting 30 September 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationThis 4 week course is for Job Seekers who have no knowledge or very little knowledge of using a computer. You must…
- 3 October 2022 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. You will learn: Alternative…
- 4 October 2022 Chat, Connect, BefriendMeeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)A no-strings information session on volunteering roles that make a difference to people facing loneliness and isolation in Reading. Join us at…
- 5 October 2022 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…
- 5 October 2022 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…
- 10 October 2022 Chat, Connect, Befriend (Zoom event)Meeting / Talk / PresentationReading Voluntary Action (RVA)A no-strings information session on volunteering roles that make a difference to people facing loneliness and isolation in Reading. Join us on…
- 12 October 2022 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…
- 17 October 2022 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…
- 4 November 2022 Next steps in computing – 5 week course starting 4 November 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 5-week follow-on course to highlight more features in Word and to explore other programmes such as; MS Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and…
- 11 November 2022 IT skills refresh for job seekers – 4 week course starting 11 November 2022TrainingEarley CResCent Community AssociationA 4-week course for job seekers who already have good mouse and keyboard skills and know how to use Microsoft Office Word.…
- 24 November 2022 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…