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Offering adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to enhance life skills and gain work placements. The programme engages participants in horticultural activities that promote improved health and wellbeing, increased confidence and interpersonal skills. Affinity Trust workshops run Mondays and Wednesdays from 10.00am till 2.30pm, but…

We offer free access to thousands of items: books, audiobooks, eBooks and e-Magazines, maps and more. We also provide a wide range of online resources, all available free of charge to library members.  You can log in to our online catalogue to search, renew and reserve books and more;…

Providing free IT support to help older people and people with disabilities to use technology to achieve their goals.AbilityNet have a network of friendly volunteers who can help with most major computer systems, laptops, tablet devices and smartphones.

We offer free access to thousands of items: books, audiobooks, eBooks and e-Magazines, maps and more. We also provide a wide range of online resources, all available free of charge to library members.  You can log in to our online catalogue to search, renew and reserve books and more;…

The Berkshire West Managing Emotions Programme (MEP) offers easy access to psychoeducational courses designed to equip people with a range of tools and skills to enable them to manage emotions more effectively The (MEP) programme is for people experiencing rapidly fluctuating and intense emotions that…

We offer free access to thousands of items: books, audiobooks, eBooks and e-Magazines, maps and more. We also provide a wide range of online resources, all available free of charge to library members.  You can log in to our online catalogue to search, renew and reserve books and more;…

We offer free access to thousands of items: books, audiobooks, eBooks and e-Magazines, maps and more. We also provide a wide range of online resources, all available free of charge to library members.  You can log in to our online catalogue to search, renew and reserve books and more;…

Read Easy provides free and confidential one-to-one reading coaching for adults. People can learn to read or improve their reading skills at theirown pace and without pressure. Our goal is for all adults in the UK to have the literacy skills they need to fulfil…

  The Reading and District Welsh Society provides a focus for those who live in the area to discuss Welsh culture and the latest news from home. Meetings are held during the months of March, April, May, June, October, November and December.  The AGM is…

The Renewal Community Project (Restoration in Newbury Along the river Lambourn), run by the Newbury Community Resource Centre, looks after the urban stretch of the river Lambourn, in the parishes of Donnington, Shaw, Clay Hill and Turnpike.

Our ROAR (Rangers on Active Response) Group welcomes adults with learning disabilities who enjoy being outdoors. With the support of Volunteer Mentors, ROAR members collect litter and clear footpaths in Newbury and the surrounding area. One-to-one support can be provided for members with more profound…

NHS educational website for primary school children, parents and schools. This website provides easy advice and information designed to help ensure children can stay healthy, safe and know what to do in an emergency. SCAS mascot 999 Ted also provides seasonal tips on how to…

We are a registered UK Learning Provider with staff who are fully qualified in training and assessment. If you or someone you know would like to gain accredited qualifications, you can take part in skills training at Growing 2gether. We are an accredited training centre…

Supported Employment Service Optalis supports vulnerable adults and transition age young people to gain the necessary skills to access paid or voluntary work, education and training.  The service also enables people to retain their employment or return to work after a period of illness. We…

The Furniture Project provide opportunities to volunteer and train in practical activities at the Training and Community Support Centre which is based at the The Community Furniture Project, Bone Lane, Newbury.  The Project runs a charity that passes on furniture, electrical and other household goods to…

We offer free access to thousands of items: books, audiobooks, eBooks and e-Magazines, maps and more. We also provide a wide range of online resources, all available free of charge to library members.  You can log in to our online catalogue to search, renew and reserve books and more;…

Treloar School and College offers physically disabled children and young people a specialist environment where education and learning take place alongside therapy and care. Treloar’s offers day and residential placements, aged 4 to 25 years. Each student is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of professionals…

The Ways & Means Trust have a workshop in Rotherfield Peppard where adults can come and learn new skills.  In the workshop there is a light commercial packing and repackaging operation, which specialises in contract packing, for example, shrink-wrapping, collation, hand finishing, assembling point-of-sale displays, and packing…