New Directions College

Last week, we hosted our very first Inclusion Fête, and we're still smiling about it! In fact, the colourful bunting is still hanging around the College, reminding us of a wonderful day spent celebrating community, culture and connection. A huge thank you to learners, staff, volunteers and community partners who supported this event and made it possible. You can read all about it here: https://rdguk.info/Celebrating_Community_pbT0B

During National Volunteers' Week, we'd also like to say a special thank you to all our volunteers who support learners and the college throughout the year. Your time, encouragement and commitment make a real difference every day.

Just published! ReadingCAN's latest newsletter is all about Reading Climate Festival 2026.

https://mailchi.mp/readingcan/newslettermar2026-9303578

Enjoy! And please share it to spread the word about this fantastic programme of 48 events and activities to inspire a climate-friendly Reading.

Greater Reading Environment Network University of Reading Ethical Reading RISC, World Shop, Global Refills & Room Hire Commando Jugendstil Reading Bicycle Kitchen Incredible Edible Reading

It’s today! 🎉 The stalls are going up, the teddies are waiting to be adopted 🧸, the food is being prepared and the sun is shining. Come along from 1pm for an afternoon full of fun, community and friendly faces with Whitley Social Club and Café, Reading Museum, Whitley Museum, Compass Recovery College, SmokeFreeLife Berkshire, Better UK, Community Health Champions and Rank & File Theatre. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Today is National Numeracy Day, and it’s about so much more than maths! We’re incredibly proud of every learner taking that step of learning about Maths, and thankful to our amazing tutors who support them along the way. Read our learners' stories here: https://rdguk.info/Count_on_your_community_ZqqdP

Five weeks today Reading's new central library will open it's doors.

It will be in its new location of the Civic Centre, Bridge Street.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on Tuesday Commando Jugendstil 🥳

Design workshop ahead ⚒️

Join us in the design of our new, pioneering public art project: Star Chart for New Journeys, our first Solar Mural ☀️✨️

🗓 19th May
🕦 11:30 to 1 PM
📍 New Directions College Café - RG2 8DH

🗓 11th June
🕦 11:30 to 1 PM
📍 Whitley Community Hub Café - RG2 7QA

Take part in the creation of something truly special: a painted mural, powered by the Sun, that will be able to react to your presence 👀
See you in a week 💫

Supported using public funding by the The National Lottery Community Fund through Arts Council England. Thank you very much to New Directions College for believing in this project!

We are at Forbury Gardens, and it’s a lovely day to celebrate the University of Reading 100 years anniversary, together with many other services! Come over if you are in town! University of Reading

What are you doing over half term? Come along for an afternoon packed with fun, food and community spirit. Bring your friends, family and a little pocket money for food, games and raffle tickets. Wednesday 27th May 2026, from 1pm to 4pm at New Directions College. We can’t wait to welcome you! Special thanks to Reading Museum Compass Recovery College smokefreelifeBerkshire Rank & File Theatre