Work on a new temporary community centre in Whitley Wood, Reading, has been completed.

The temporary space in Lexington Grove will be officially opened for all residents in April. During the next few weeks, the new space will be used for introductory and taster sessions for new groups to showcase their activities to residents.

The aim of the centre, which is larger than the previous building, is to improve the health and wellbeing of South Reading residents by connecting them to voluntary and community organisations who can offer a range of rewarding activities.


Cllr Micky Leng, Lead Councillor for Planning and Assets, said: "I am delighted that we now have a new temporary space for the community centre which is larger than the old site.

"It was fantastic to see over 40 residents attended the opening ceremony and I look forward to residents enjoying the new facility.

"There will be some introductory and taster sessions for residents to enjoy and try out before a regular programme of sessions is set for the centre. These activities are intended to encourage residents who are not currently engaged with local community activities to connect with voluntary and community organisations, as part of a process of building trust and identifying individuals or families who would benefit from additional support to improve the self-sustainability of their lifestyles."