Weekly meetings for senior citizens to provide friendship.

Contact the Elderly is a national charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. A monthly Sunday afternoon tea party for small groups of older people (aged 75+) who live alone is an opportunity to make new friends.  Groups meet at weekends, when most community…

Bingo held on Mondays and Fridays - mini bus door to door collection can be arranged, pick ups from 6.00pm

Free self-running adult art group. Bring your own materials and meet like minded people.

Free drop in group for adults.

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Research your family history at Thatcham Library - Free practical advice from the Berkshire Family History Society. To book a session, please contact the library.

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The Thatcham U3A (University of the Third Age), is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment for all Thatcham people.  Coffee mornings are held on the first Friday of the month. …

The Thatcham U3A (University of the Third Age), is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment for all Thatcham people.  The groups give opportunities to people to make new friends through…

Mah Jong - 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of the month 2.00pm Rummikub - 2nd Wednesday afternoon of the month 2.00pm Whist - Last Wednesday afternoon of the month 2.00pm Scrabble Club - First Thursday of the month - 2.00pm If you are not a…

The Can Do It Club is held in Theale for people with physical disabilities.  Speakers are arranged, along with occasional outings.  A meal is provided and some transport.   

A new ASD Social Group where people can make friends and enjoy a meal and a chat. The group is for adults (18+) with Asperger Syndrome or autism who require little or no supervision and are comfortable in a group setting. Their partners, friends or…

Friday Friends meets weekly from 2.00 – 4.00pm, (carers free), offering a mix of talks, light exercise, singing together, tabletop games or craft activities in a safe, warm and friendly environment – with tea and cakes.

A monthly get-together for blind and visually impaired residents of West Berkshire. The group has access to tactile and audio resources from the Living Paintings library enabling them to explore the work of famous artists, architects and designers, before hearing a guest speaker talk about…

The Carebus scheduled personal bus service into Reading on Tuesdays and Newbury on Fridays both pick up in Theale on request. Wheelchair accessible with lift, and friendly volunteer driver will help with shopping bags and so on. Departs about 10am, returns at lunchtime. West Berks…

Service offered to children and young adults with learning disabilities, young people with mental health difficulties, children and young people struggling with education, support for children who are looked after. Set on a 45 acre working farm in Padworth, 5 miles from Junction 12 of the…

Village Agents aim to put older and/or socially isolated residents in direct contact with community, voluntary and statutory agencies that offer help and advice, and to assist them in engaging in local activities. Village Agents help with: Housing Personal safety Leisure Pensions and benefits Transport Health…

A walking for health group, organised in association with the Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support. All walks start at 10:30am, last about an hour and cover up to three miles. Walks are free, please wear shoes and clothing suitable for the weather.   Visit the…