South Reading Community Centre through the years

Tribute Gold

The Jerseys Live in Liverpool

Departing Sun 21 May ‘23

Oh What A Night this is set to be! Join us for a fabulous two-day break to watch

The Jerseys, the UK`s Leading tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, complete with incredible vocals and slick dance routines!

Your break includes

 Return coach travel from Reading

YOUNG PEOPLE have benefited from a multipurpose Whitley facility ever since the 1950s.

The South Reading Community Centre is now home to the Whitley Library, Sure Start, a food surplus and cafe, but continues to offer plenty for young people.

In this week’s Whitley Way Back When, members of the centre’s youth group are pictured gathered outside the front porch.

Whitley Community Museum’s curator David Turner said the photograph garnered plenty of interest on its Facebook page.

He said: “This photograph was recently posted on the Community Museum’s page and it was heartwarming to read so many stories from residents who remembered the period.

“Many remembered visiting the centre either for its youth club or with Geoffrey Field School that used the centre as an annex.

“Once again a photograph has provoked many memories with residents reliving times way back when and rekindled friendships once again.

The school used the centre for two overflow classes during the late

Poetry Corner

Travelling

(This is about an encounter with a child on the number 17 bus)

Her mother glanced concern from the front of the bus. Reassured, acknowledged me; did not make a fuss.

She jumped up beside me onto the back seat; talking of Christmas and swinging her feet. Recognising another who understands the value of play.

0.72 per 1,000 people.

The report states: “To find the safest towns and cities, we looked at crime rates from the Office for National Statistics in England & Wales.

“The recorded crimes were taken from the year ending June 2022 and included categorically different offences including public order offences, violence against the person, criminal damage and arson and more.

“The total recorded crimes is a total of every crime recorded excluding fraud.” n The full survey can be seen at: www.get-licensed.co.uk/get-daily/ the-city-safety-index/ n For more information, search: Whitley Community Museum on www.facebook.com

Chiming melody her voice. She had plenty to say.

Bright beads on her braids; pink, yellow and green. The only genuine smile this horrid day had seen.

1950s and early 1960s.

Residents past and present left comments reminiscing about their memories of classes, youth group meetings and discos at the community hub.

Samantha Williams said: “Great youth club brilliant memories,” while Anne Mackie remembered taking her own chart hit records to play in the early 1950s.

With over 4,600 followers on Facebook, the Whitley Community Museum is an accessible online and in-person resource.

The group serves as a platform for residents past and present to share memories through photographs and comments.

It also allows group members to reconnect, with members reacquainting themselves with friends and schoolmates from decades ago.

The museum held a Whitley Way Back When event at the Community Cafe on Northumberland Avenue earlier this year to showcase its photographs and exhibits inperson.

 Overnight stay at the 2-star Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool with dinner & breakfast (all meals buffet style)

 2 for 1 bar (7pm-10pm) on selected drinks

 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute act plus a live DJ at the hotel

 Free time in Liverpool

2 Days by Coach only £119

TORQUAY, SOUTH DEVON & Dartmoor National Park

Took my heart aglow with her as she turned to me and waved. I wonder, will she ever know; by her sweet companionship my pitiful life was saved.

Kathryn McCone Usher

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Departing Mon 29 May ‘23

With its palm trees and golden beaches, Torquay is the perfect location to enjoy a seaside getaway in the heart of the English Riviera. We explore this lovely landscape with a cruise on the picturesque River Dart and a scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park.

Your break includes

 Return coach travel from Reading

 4 nights at the Tor Park Hotel, Torquay with dinner & breakfast

 Entertainment some evenings

 Scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park

 Cruise on the River Dart

 Excursions to Buckfast Abbey, Princetown, Tavistock, Dartmouth & Totnes

Optional excursion to Brixham & Teignmouth (£13pp)

5 Days by Coach only £349