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Ready Friends

@Ready_Friends

Supporting Reading's communities to take action on loneliness and social isolation. A project from Reading Voluntary Action @rva_news

 Reading, UK
rva.org.uk/ready-friends/
Joined September 2012
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RVA is delighted to partner with Reading Mencap, who will deliver two sessions on learning disability. Part One 13.11 will be held in RVA’s training suite and Part Two 18.11 will be joining a session with Reading Mencap members at MERL rva.org.uk/event/learning-di…
Learning disability awareness training for VCOs (free) 13 & 18 November

Learning disability awareness training for VCOs (free) 13 & 18 November

Designed for frontline staff & volunteers, active in local VCOs, looking to develop and enrich their awareness of learning disabilities. We are delighted to partner with Reading Mencap, who wil…

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Brief Interventions-Alcohol, free in-person training for VCS staff and volunteers 22.5 9.30am-1pm eventbrite.com/e/86138920730…
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Booking open for the next 3 Intro to Joy Marketplace online sessions in May, June and July. Find out how to connect with people looking for your services. rva.org.uk/article/invitatio…

Invitation to a Joy Marketplace information session

Reading Voluntary Action is inviting local community groups and charities to a 45 minute information session on the Joy Marketplace.   Joy is an online platform that connects people to life-ch…

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We still have a few free places on our half-day in-person MECC session on 10.4, 9.30-1pm for VCS staff and volunteers. It'll also be a good networking opportunity with other local charities and community groups. eventbrite.co.uk/e/818514357…
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) in-person session

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) in-person session

Effective conversations about how to make positive improvements to the health or wellbeing of the people we support.

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Happy Social Prescribing Day from the RVA team in Reading! #SocialPrescribingDay
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Happy Social Prescribing Day from the RVA team in Reading! #SocialPrescribingDay
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Happy Social Prescribing Day from the RVA team in Reading! #SocialPrescribingDay
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Happy Social Prescribing Day from the RVA team in Reading! #SocialPrescribingDay
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Happy Social Prescribing Day from the RVA team in Reading! #SocialPrescribingDay
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Happy Social Prescribing Day from the RVA team in Reading! #SocialPrescribingDay
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Happy Social Prescribing Day from the RVA team in Reading! #SocialPrescribingDay
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Topic: Mental Health and stigma Time: Feb 29, 2024 11:30 AM London Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/7674792806… Meeting ID: 767 479 2806 Passcode: 689916 #Utulivu #Acre #Mojatu #CommunitywellbeinghubReading #mentalhealth #Wellbeing
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🗓️ Don't miss out! Book your place on our Managing Waiting Lists & Organisational Capacity course and discover how to develop a strong pathway throughout your operations, calculate what your capacity can handle and whether a waiting list is appropriate. bit.ly/3vmhL4S
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We're looking for more volunteers - just one hour, once a week to befriend people who are isolated and alone.... please share with your friends and family. #themustardtree #engagebefriending #befriending #onehouronceaweek
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Topic: Time to Talk day Let's talk for our wellbeing Thursday 1st February 2024 11:30 AM London Meeting ID 767 479 2806 Password 689916 #Utulivu #acre #Communitywellbeinghubreading #mojatu #talkingtherapies #mentalhealth #timetotalkday
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Our February Activities Programme is out now. Packed full of opportunities for you to try something new and get out and about. From coffee mornings and walks to adapted sports, there's something for everyone. berkshirevision.org.uk/activ… #VisuallyImpaired #SightLoss #Blind
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The #Berkshire Adult #Autism Support Service's next free problem-solving and advice meet-up for #autistic adults and their parents & carers is in #Reading next Monday, Feb 5, 1pm to 2.30pm, in the Atrium coffee shop at Greyfriars Church, in Friar Street bit.ly/3SlnL5k
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Just One Thing #17 😇 ♥️ #RDGUK has incredible charities. Find out about a charity close to you & what they do, no pressure to get involved but simply find out about the great work going on near you rdguk.info/Charity_6V2gb rdguk.info/JustOneThing_8Bvv… 24 tips 2024 @rva_news
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PACT@PACTCHARITY24 Jan 2024
Sign up to one of our February adoption information events to find out more about adopting, ask any questions you may have and find out if PACT is the right agency for you.⭐ Visit pactcharity.org/info to book a place. Alternatively call our team on 0300 456 4800. ✒
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Sport In Mind@sportinmind24 Jan 2024
We've gained lots of new followers across on social media recently, so it seems like a good time to share a little more about what we do, and who we work with. We hope you find this info useful; if you have any questions please ask, or visit our website. #MentalHealthMatters
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