Reading Mencap

Gateway Club
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom
Tonight’s Gateway Club has been cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Gateway Club is a friendly, lively social club for adults with a learning disability. It meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening and gives members the chance to try new activities in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sessions will include activities chosen by members as well as performing arts and developing self-advocacy skills.
Gateway Club meets from 7pm – 9pm. The cost is £8 per session.
If you would like more information or to attend Gateway Club, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk

Life Skills Club
2026-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX
New Life Skills Club for adult with learning disabilities.
This fantastic new group is designed to provide information and advice on a variety of useful, everyday topics to help boost independence and confidence. Each session will feature engaging guest speakers covering subjects like:
🍎 Health and Wellbeing
💡 Energy Advice
🩹 Basic First Aid
💰 Managing Money
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX
Getting Involved
Cost: The subs are just £4 per session, payable on the day.
To join or find out more, please contact the Reading Mencap office by calling 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Come along, learn some great skills, and meet new people!

Gateway Club
2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom
Gateway Club is a friendly, lively social club for adults with a learning disability. It meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening and gives members the chance to try new activities in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sessions will include activities chosen by members as well as performing arts and developing self-advocacy skills.
Gateway Club meets from 7pm – 9pm. The cost is £8 per session.
If you would like more information or to attend Gateway Club, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk

Carers Get Together
2026-02-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Atrium Coffee Shop, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EH, United Kingdom
This get together has been cancelled – apologies for any inconvenience. The next get together is Thursday 19 March.
Are you looking after someone who cannot manage without your help?
Join the Carers Partnership at one of our get togethers and take some time out for yourself.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat with people in a similar situation
Get information and advice
Friendly, safe space to talk openly

10.30am – 12.30pm
Simply drop in to the Atrium Coffee Shop, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH.
Contact Lesley at Reading Mencap on 0118 966 2518 or email carers@readingmencap.org.uk

Life Skills Club
2026-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX
Life Skills is a new club for adults with learning disabilities. This session will give members the chance to meet their local PCSOs and learn more about their work in the community and how they keep everyone safe.
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX
Getting Involved
Cost: The subs are just £4 per session, payable on the day.
To join or find out more, please contact the Reading Mencap office by calling 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Come along, learn some great skills, and meet new people!
Life Skills is designed to provide information and advice on a variety of useful, everyday topics to help boost independence and confidence. Each session will feature engaging guest speakers covering subjects like:
🍎 Health and Wellbeing
💡 Energy Advice
🩹 Basic First Aid
💰 Managing Money

Carers Get Together
2026-03-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Atrium Coffee Shop, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EH, United Kingdom
Are you looking after someone who cannot manage without your help?
Join the Carers Partnership at one of our get togethers and take some time out for yourself.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat with people in a similar situation
Get information and advice
Friendly, safe space to talk openly

10.30am – 12.30pm
Simply drop in to the Atrium Coffee Shop, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH.
Contact Lesley at Reading Mencap on 0118 966 2518 or email carers@readingmencap.org.uk

Gateway Club
2026-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom

Disco
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom
Get ready to hit the dance floor at the next Reading Mencap disco on Wednesday 8 April from 7pm – 9pm at 21 Alexandra Road, Reading.
Our disco is specifically for adults with learning disabilities who want to have a bop and meet friends in a safe and welcoming environment.
We’d love to see some new faces!
If you, or the person you care for, hasn’t been to one of our discos before, please give us a call on 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Cost: £6 per person.

Life Skills Club
2026-04-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX
Life Skills is a new club for adults with learning disabilities.
This group is designed to provide information and advice on a variety of useful, everyday topics to help boost independence and confidence. Each session will feature engaging guest speakers covering subjects like:
🍎 Health and Wellbeing
💡 Energy Advice
🪴 Gardening
When and Where?
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX
Getting Involved
Cost: The subs are just £4 per session, payable on the day.
To join or find out more, please contact the Reading Mencap office by calling 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Come along, learn some great skills, and meet new people!

Carers Get Together
2026-04-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Atrium Coffee Shop, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EH, United Kingdom
All carers welcome at our next carers get-together on Thursday 16 April where you can have a cuppa and a chat with people who ‘get it.’
If you’re thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there. It’s a completely relaxed environment aimed at helping you have some ‘me’ time – you don’t have to talk about caring!
You’ll find us at the community table in the Atrium, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
PS: The refreshments are on us.

Life Skills Club
2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX
Life Skills Club for adults with learning disabilities.
This fantastic new group is designed to provide information and advice on a variety of useful, everyday topics to help boost independence and confidence. Each session will feature engaging guest speakers covering subjects like:
🍎 Health and Wellbeing
💡 Energy Advice
🪴 Gardening
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Location: Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX.
Getting Involved
Cost: The subs are just £4 per session, payable on the day.
To join or find out more, please contact the Reading Mencap office by calling 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Come along, learn some great skills, and meet new people!

Carers Get-Together
2026-05-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Atrium Coffee Shop, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EH, United Kingdom
All carers welcome at our monthly carers get-together where you can have a cuppa and a chat with people who ‘get it’.’ If you’re thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there. It’s a completely relaxed environment aimed at helping you have some ‘me’ time – you don’t have to talk about caring!
You’ll find us at the community table in the Atrium Cafe.
PS: The refreshments are on us.

Gateway Club
2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom
Gateway Club is a friendly, lively social club for adults with a learning disability. It meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening and gives members the chance to try new activities in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sessions will include activities chosen by members – like going bowling, playing pool, visiting the pub – as well as performing arts and developing self-advocacy skills.
Gateway Club meets from 7pm – 9pm. The cost is £8 per session.
If you would like more information or to attend Gateway Club, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk

Gateway Club
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom
Gateway Club is a friendly, lively social club for adults with a learning disability. It meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening and gives members the chance to try new activities in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sessions will include activities chosen by members – like going bowling, playing pool and visiting the pub – as well as performing arts and developing self-advocacy skills.
Gateway Club meets from 7pm – 9pm. The cost is £8 per session.
If you would like more information or to attend Gateway Club, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk

Gateway Club
2026-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom
Gateway Club for adults with learning disabilities in Reading
Gateway Club is a friendly, lively social club for adults with a learning disability. It meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening and gives members the chance to try new activities in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sessions will include activities chosen by members – like going bowling, playing pool and visiting the pub – as well as performing arts and developing self-advocacy skills.
Gateway Club meets from 7pm – 9pm. The cost is £8 per session.
If you would like more information or to attend Gateway Club, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk
Gateway Club is a friendly, lively social club for adults with a learning disability in Reading.

Gateway Club
2026-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 21 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, United Kingdom
Gateway Club is a friendly, lively social club for adults with a learning disability. It meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening and gives members the chance to try new activities in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sessions will include activities chosen by members – like going bowling, playing pool and visiting the pub – as well as performing arts and developing self-advocacy skills. This session will be Performing Arts.
Gateway Club meets from 7pm – 9pm. The cost is £8 per session.
If you would like more information or to attend Gateway Club, please call 0118 966 2518 or email office@readingmencap.org.uk

Carers Get-Together
2026-07-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Atrium Coffee Shop, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EH, United Kingdom
All carers welcome at our monthly carers get-together where you can have a cuppa and a chat with people who ‘get it’.’ If you’re thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d love to see you there. It’s a completely relaxed environment aimed at helping you have some ‘me’ time – you don’t have to talk about caring!
You’ll find us at the community table in the Atrium, Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH from 10.30am – 12.30pm.
PS: The refreshments are on us.
