Coffee on the Steps (Saturdays)

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Saturday

On Saturdays from 10am – 12pm, we give away hot drinks and cakes for free to people in our local community.

Why not come down and grab a drink and a slice of cake.

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Games Morning

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Wednesday

Every Wednesday between 10am and 12pm, we have a games morning at Cafe 12.

A great place to meet new people, play a game and grab a free tea or coffee.

Everyone is very welcome.

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Cafe 12

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Organised by Lifespring Church
Lifespring Church, 143-145 Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7UY
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Cafe 12 is open Tuesday–Friday, 10.00am–2.00pm every week at The Pavilion.

Cafe 12 is our friendly, volunteer-led cafe in the centre of Reading. With delicious food, good company and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to pop along to meet friends and have a chat.

Every Wednesday in cafe 12, we have a games between 10am and 12pm. Why not come along and grab a free tea or coffee.

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Hymn Cafe

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Caversham Baptist Church, Caversham Baptist Church South Street Caversham Reading Berkshire RG4 8HY
Sunday

3.00pm-4.00pm every last Sunday of the month.

Refreshing hymns, testimony, thought-provoking scripture and light refreshments.

Centred about tea, cakes and hymns - not just singing hymns, but also drawing inspiration from the lives of the hymn writers and those in our Church who have found encouragement through their own favourite hymns, which they share through testimony.

There is no need to book; just come along.

Tuesday Cafe

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The Oasis, 21 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XT
Tuesday

Tuesday Cafe (2 – 4:30pm)
Home baked cakes, tea, coffee, cold drinks (all 50p), as well as pool, table football, and toys for children.

Warm friendly atmosphere. Come to relax and chat.

For more information, visit The Oasis website.

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Community night

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The Oasis, 21 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XT
Friday

Community night (Fridays 7 – 10pm)
Meet and get to know people in your community.
Have a drink, play board games, pool, watch TV, listen to music, etc.

For more information, visit The Oasis website.

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Community Lunch

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Organised by Trinity Earley
Trinity Earley, Trinity Church, Chalfont Close, Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ
Thursday

First Thursday of the month, 12.30-2pm. Enjoy a hot meal and choice of puddings.
Please book a place on the sign up sheet in the sanctuary, or contact ops.support@trinityearley.org.uk. Please let us know any dietary requirements – we are very happy to cater for your needs.

After lunch we have some kind of entertainment, sometimes a band, often a quiz.

Do stay for Re:Fresh cafe until 4pm.

Suggested voluntary donation of £3

Coffee, Cake And Chat

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Earley St Peter’s Church, Church Road Earley Reading RG6 1EY
Wednesday

We are a group of retired people who meet for coffee, cake and chat at 2pm on the third Wednesday in the month. Everybody is very welcome!

Coffee Hub

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The Salvation Army in Lower Earley, Chalfont Close Reading RG6 5HZ (Sat Nav RG6 5UG - vehicle access via Durand Road)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm

New Coffee Hub, a great space to meet friends or make new friends, good coffee and cake at great prices! If you need someone to chat to or just want to be on your own feel free to pop in, we'd love to see you.

Bacon Bangers and Banter (BBB)

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The Salvation Army in Lower Earley, Chalfont Close Reading RG6 5HZ (Sat Nav RG6 5UG - vehicle access via Durand Road)
Saturday

10am - 11:30am First Saturday of every month

Come and join us for Bacon or Sausage in a Roll, Tea, Coffee and a chance to chat and relax.

Community Café

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Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 King's Rd, Reading RG1 4LS
Tuesday

We serve Barista coffee on Tuesday from 10am – 2pm. Costs £1.50

Please let us know ahead of time if you would like to come along.

We also offer baked potato lunch on Tuesdays at 12 noon during term time.

£1.50

Sanctuary Ministry

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Organised by Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars Church, Friar Street Reading RG1 1EH
Friday

Welcoming over 100 asylum seekers and refugees into the Atrium on Fridays at 2pm – come and join us

Café Hope

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New Hope Community Church, 95 York Road Reading RG1 8DU
Wednesday

Join us once a month on a Wednesday between 10AM and 12PM for free cake and coffee in a lovely and cozy atmosphere, with the chance to get to know others in the neighbourhood.

It is a coffee-shop-at-home feel, with music and a chance to just sit and relax, or to chat with others.

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Pop-in Café

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Grace Church Caversham, 119 Peppard Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 8TR
Monday

Pop-in is hosted by the funny and engaging Dave Watson and his lovely wife Jane who together, will give you a very warm welcome. It is a get-together each Monday from 2:30 till 4pm in the Old Chapel, when mainly senior people come together for a friendly chat, tea and homemade cakes.

3Cs cafe

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Organised by St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist, Saint John's Road Caversham Reading RG4 8EB
Tuesday

The “Caversham Community Cafe”, or “3Cs cafe”, opens in the church every Tuesday from 9.30am to 2pm.

Oasis Cafe

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Norcot Mission Church, Brockley Close, Tilehurst, West Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4YP
Friday

Norcot Mission’s Oasis Café runs alongside the Norcot Pantry.  Drop-in from 10am to 2pm. Free tea, coffee, chat, table-tennis and play area (parents/guardians must be present).

Coffee Club

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Kennet Valley Free Church, Carters Rise, Fords Farm, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7YT
Tuesday

Coffee Club is a meeting place for adults, with or without children, who would like a cuppa, a place to chat and a safe environment for children to play between 8.30-9.30 Tuesday and Thursday mornings in term-time. (It is particularly handy for those who have dropped children at school and have children to drop at the Kennet Valley Pre-school at 9.30.) There are volunteers serving drinks and biscuits, and toys set out ready to be played with. Everyone is welcome, there is no age limit, and there is no charge.

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Feel Good Friday

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Tilehurst Methodist Church, 26 School Road Tilehurst RG31 5AN
Friday

Every Friday from 10.00 am to 12 noon

Feel Good Friday offers a space for you to come and meet with others over refreshments in a warm friendly atmosphere. Anybody and everybody are welcome!

Café Siena

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Organised by St Catherine’s
St Catherine’s, Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, RG31 5LN
Thursday, Friday

Open Thursdays & Fridays from 10am to 2pm.

Why not eat with us and then stay for Friday Friends which goes on to 4pm.

Everyone welcome. Children's play corner available.

The Atrium

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Organised by Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars Church, Friar Street Reading RG1 1EH
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Mondays 10am to 5pm
Tuesday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturdays 9am-4pm
Sundays 9am-12noon & 5.30pm-8.30pm

A light and bright coffee shop where anyone from the community can come to relax, gather with friends or work. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome and great food and drinks.

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Time for You

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Organised by St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church, 205 Southcote Lane, Reading, RG30 3AX
Friday

Fridays 9.30-11am at St Matthew’s Church. A safe place to meet other women who know how you are feeling – to chat or to make friends. We offer a friendly ear to listen and not judge. Come with or without children. Fresh coffee, tea and cakes provided. Term-time only. Call 0118 954 7964 or email hello@stmatts.org.uk for more details.

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Wednesday lunches

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Organised by St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church, Parish Office, New Lane Hill Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4JX
Wednesday

Wednesday lunches on most Wednesdays (except during Lent) we hold a lunch in the Morlais Room from 12.30pm. This is a chance to socialise with friends, fellow church members and members of the community. Two courses plus tea and coffee are on offer for only £5.
If you would like to book your place, please contact Peter Ratcliffe, either directly or via the Parish Office. Please do book in advance as the event is very popular.

£5

Tuesday afternoon at St Pauls

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St Pauls, Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PN
Tuesday

Tuesday afternoon (at St Pauls) 2pm to 4pm. For details call Pauline Eldrum (07728720526) – they have light refreshments and sometimes there are talks. They also take people out on trips throughout the year. There is a subscription.

Coffee Morning

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Tyndale Baptist Church, 2-4 Cressingham Road Reading RG2 7JE
Friday

From 10am to 11.30am
Just as the title says. Coffee and possibly tea and biscuits or cake.

Brunch

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Tyndale Baptist Church, 2-4 Cressingham Road Reading RG2 7JE
Saturday

2nd Saturday of the month
Brunch served between 11.30am and 12.15pm – event goes on to 1pm.

Join us in our foyer for tea or coffee before going in for our special Brunch - or Full Breakfast. egg, bacon, beans etc. with toast.

£2.00 per person. Discount for children.

Monthly coffee mornings

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Redlands Parish Church, St Luke’s Church Erleigh Road Reading, RG1 5LH
Saturday

Monthly coffee mornings on the 1st Saturday of the month at 11am, please do come along to enjoy refreshments and a chat.

All Day Cafe – The Queen’s Arms

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New Beginnings Reading, Queens Arms Great Knollys St Reading RG1 7HL
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

10AM - 4:30PM

Our newly opened All Day Cafe is for all who want to sit and relax in a friendly and happy atmosphere. It is a completely free service that everyone is welcome to attend. Hot and cold drinks are provided all day, along with a selection of biscuits and cakes that guests are more than welcome to help themselves to.

If you need a little insight into what else we offer or just a chat, feel free to come and see any of the volunteers, they are always more than happy to help.

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