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Hear WCDA and Whitley Researchers on BBC Berkshire
Learn all about what WCDA, Whitley Researchers and Reading University have been experimenting with and how it could help you with some healthy options.
Read MoreCOMMUNITY ASSETS MATTER – training package for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings
Where: SOUTH READING COMMUNITY HUB When: Thursdays 4th & 11th MAY 2023 10.00 – 3.30 Refreshments: Tea/Coffee provided + Community Café available for lunchCost: £100 per place Building on many years of experience this training package has been developed to address the need for guidance, support and advice on the management of community buildings. The…
Read MoreWhitley CDA’s Impact Report for 2021 – 2022
July 2021 to August 2022 was a period of recovery following the impact of Covid 19 on society. During Covid 19’s peak, the food surplus project was a vital resource, providing essential support to those in need. and the aftermath continues to impact on many aspects of our daily lives. Life changed for us all…
Read MoreOpen Invitation to our Annual General Meeting & Way Back When In Whitley
Whitley CDA’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on Feb 4th, 2023 12.30pm – 2pm. This year we will be having our AGM at our Community Cafe and everyone is invited. At this meeting we will be presenting our annual report and reviewing all that has been achieved. We will have a guest speaker…
Read MoreListen to Dr Bennett discuss Whitley CDA’s latest support project on Radio Berkshire
Trisha Bennett was invited to Radio Berkshire on Andrew Peach’s Breakfast Show this Friday 13th to discuss how Whitley CDA are supporting local people. The current cost of living crisis is being felt by us all and one of the rising challenges we see is that people are struggling to maintain a balanced and nutritious…
Read MoreReading University are hiring
Assistant TechnicianWhiteknights Reading UK Job reference: SRF43609 Location: Whiteknights Reading UK Closing date: 15/01/2023 Job live date: 19/12/2022 Salary: £20,134 – £21,197 per annum Employment type: AAS-Clerical Department: Technical Services Division: Cluster Operations Hours Per Week:: 36.00 Employment Basis/Type: Full time, Permanent Click here to download >>> Job description The University of Reading is committed to an inclusive culture, and in Technical Services we are…
Read MoreWhitley CDA is honoured to be chosen to receive the “Tree of Trees” from The Queen’s Green Canopy. We would be delighted if you could join us on Wednesday 16th November for this special event.
The gift of a tree is a ‘thank you’ for all the valuable and tireless work that volunteers and individuals undertake for the benefit of their communities. It is a celebration of the diverse communities that come together for the benefit of all, often using the natural environment to improve health and wellbeing Whitley CDA…
Read MoreWhitley CDA’s Community Development Lead Trisha Bennett Discusses The Rising Cost of Living on Radio Berkshire
Trisha was invited on to Radio Berkshire to discuss how the current cost of living crisis is being felt by us all. Here at Whitley CDA we continue to see an increase in the number of people who use our services. We are also talking with people who are deeply concerned about how they will…
Read MoreWhitley CDA Seeks A Part Time Administrator
Normal working Hours: 12 hours per week – flexible hours, with some evening work Salary: £11 per hourEmployed by: Whitley Community Development AssociationReporting to: Business Manager Main Purpose of role:To oversee administration required for the smooth running of the organisation & provide efficient administrative support to the Whitley Community Development Association To be hands on and willing…
Read MoreWhitley CDA’s Community Development Lead Trisha Bennett Discusses The Rising Cost of Food on Radio Berkshire
Trisha was invited on to Radio Berkshire to discuss how the current cost of living crisis is being felt by us all. Here at Whitley CDA we are not only seeing an increase in the number of people who use our services and are looking for extra help. We are also seeing the organisations that…
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