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Either click the link or phone. If you need help please ask someone!

Samaritans: 24/7 Free Listening Service for when life is a struggle call - 116 123. Email also available
Crime & Trauma: victimsupport.org.uk 08081689111
Domestic Abuse: Not just for women local support at BWA
Alcohol/Substance Abuse Support - https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ https://www.talktofrank.com/
Local Foodbanks etc: Council based hub: 0808 189 4325 |
Helpful hub: https://www.newbeginningsreading.org/
LGBT - Local charity Support U can help if you are Queer or Questioning.
Get Help: Online or Phone 0118 321 9111;
Further support, community & resources at lgbt.foundation
Sexual violence support - (tools etc)
mankind local:
bereavement - cruse.org.uk [ 01344 411 919 | thamesvalleyberks@cruse.org.uk]
Mutual Aid- Reading based Facebook group where people can share resources, offer and receive help.

Find links to some of our regular events, collaborators and charities below.

Maya's Refillables - reducing plastic consumption & offering eco alternatives [At the Tap 4th Weds of the Month & via click-and-collect all the time] because our Planet matters
Reading Shanty Singers - If you like a capella singing, folk traditions and/or the sea you can and should join this group [At the tap 2nd Weds of every month]. Sing or Listen we don't mind
Reading Refugee Support Group - We support this charity because we believe everyone should have somewhere safe to call their community and the support to help that happen
Launchpad Reading - We are also passionate about the work done by these guys with people dealing with homelessness. Contact them for help and advice on housing and/or donate on the bar or at one of our events

When you need something fun or a treat check out these fab friends of ours.

Double-Barrelled Brewery - They make a lager called 'Ding, they are famous for their sours and they are off the Portman road. Go Visit.
Elusive - Not just the nicest man in brewing but also the maker of super suppin' pales & mean barrel-aged beauties. Buy this beer!
SVB - Honestly a very naughty silly person, but it is just kind of moreish. [Sherfield Village Brewery]
Deadlocked - Our lovely talented neighbours happen to make brilliant immersive games. Best in person but also available at home.
Sweeney & Todd's Pie shop - A Reading institution and a short walk away. Probably not actually filled with the flesh of the enemies of the people but could be.
Wolseley St Bakery - French bread and patisserie to make sure you roll into the apocalypse warm and fat and content. Pick-up and delivery available
Shinfield Players & Progress Theatre