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There are warnings for extreme heat in place for the Reading area. These high temperatures can be particularly difficult for people with health conditions, and the elderly. A phone call or a quick visit can make a big difference. Here are some tips to staying cooler.

Starting Point Manager and Fundraising Lead We are looking for a passionate and proactive leader to join The Mustard Tree, and help shape and grow our Starting Point project. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people while building strong partnerships and developing sustainable funding to support

The May newsletter from the Engage Befriending team is ready for you to read. This issue, we have a feature on the joys of singing with a community choir, a Trolly Bus Treasure from our April drop-in, and other facts and puzzles. To read it click here.

The April newsletter from the Engage Befriending team is ready for you to read. This issue, we have a feature on keeping your mind well and active, a quiz about Reading, tips to help you feel calmer, and other facts and puzzles. To read it click here.

The March newsletter from the Engage Befriending team is ready for you to read. This issue, we have a feature on the ‘message in a bottle’ initiative, Pie facts, and puzzles. To read it click here.

We are delighted to share with you our Impact Statement for 2025 We have 162 service users being befriended by 81 volunteers (that’s 3,888 volunteer hours in the year).  We send our newsletter to 138 recipients sharing news and views from ourselves and some of our partners. We also hosted 13 drop-in events in the

The February newsletter from the Engage Befriending team is ready for you to read. This issue, we have a feature on staying safe in icy weather, information about a dementia club in Reading, plus February facts, internet help and puzzles. To read it click here.

The bumper edition December and January newsletter from the Engage Befriending team is ready for you to read. This issue, we have a feature on local Christmas Carol services, information about staying warm in winter, plus book review, cracker jokes and two wordsearches! To read it click here.

The November newsletter from the Engage Befriending team is ready for you to read. This issue, we have a feature on local charity Remap, information about new support for men’s mental health in Reading, plus the usual book review and puzzles. To read it click here.

The October newsletter from the Engage Befriending team is ready for you to read. This issue, we have a feature on local charity Communicare, a book review, puzzles, facts and more. To read it click here.