The aim of Residents’ Reception is to act as a one-stop shop for people to get help and information directly on a range of subjects, as well as being helped to find support elsewhere if needed.
Swallowfield will host the first of these sessions at the parish hall (RG7 1QW) on Thursday 19 September from 10am to 1pm. These will continue to be held at the same location on the third Thursday of the month.
Other sessions will be held at:
- Woodley Library, Headley Road (RG5 4JA) starting on 3 October and held on the first Thursday of the month, from 10am to 1pm
- Wokingham Without (starting date and venue to be confirmed) to be held on the second Thursday of the month, from 10am to 1pm
- Arborfield Green Community Centre, Princess Marina Drive (RG2 9NN) starting on 26 September and held on the fourth Thursday of the month, from 10am to 1pm
Wokingham Borough Council is delighted to be working with so many partners from across the voluntary and community sector on this project, bringing added experience and insight that will benefit residents. Organisations taking part in Residents’ Reception include:
- Citizens Advice Wokingham: A local charity that offers free, confidential and impartial advice and information to anyone living or working in Wokingham Borough. Advice areas include benefits, debt, energy, housing and employment
- The Cowshed: A compassionate charity providing free quality clothing and essential items to individuals of all backgrounds facing personal crises. It supports those affected by issues such as domestic abuse, emergency rehousing, health-related poverty, homelessness and more, ensuring everyone has access to basic necessities
- First Days Children’s Charity: Supports families suffering from financial hardship, offering emotional, practical and peer support and coaching, as well as distributing items to families who are struggling to help them thrive
- Involve: An information giving and signposting services that helps to connect residents to services and interest groups
- Community Wellness Outreach Wokingham: Encourages residents to get a free health check, aimed at helping them to better understand their current health and access advice and information on how they can improve their health and wellbeing