Welcome to Educafe
We are a flourishing community of English learners, parents with young children, local residents of West Berkshire and volunteers who meet regularly to learn, spend time together and make new friends. We work in partnership with local service providers to promote togetherness, inclusion and wellbeing to help our community to thrive.
Read our constitution to learn about our vision, mission and values.
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Community Cafe
Free tea, cake and good company
Knit & Natter
Join our table of friendly crafters
English Language Support
Chatty Corner - Free English practice
Meet and Greet Buddies
A warm welcome awaits if you're new
Parent Village
It takes a village to raise a child
How to help us
Learn how you can help Educafe
Donate
Donate towards Educafeās weekly cafe running costs in Summer 2024
Any donations large or small are much appreciated:
Soul Reason Choir
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT FUNDRAISER FOR EDUCAFE
SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER FROM 3PM TO 4.30PM
WATERSIDE CENTRE, NEWBURY
Like Educafe, Soul Reason came about around the time of COVID and was created to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation. Voice coach Maia Hendrickx brought people together to connect and help each other through what was a difficult time for all of us. More info
Donations will be accepted on the day. All proceeds will go to Educafe.
If you wish to make a donation online, please click below.
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About Us
Year-round, we welcome hundreds of regular visitors to our weekly community cafeĀ for free tea and cake at Newbury Library.
Every Wednesday, we host free activities including English conversation, knit and natter, board games, a Parents Village and expert advice and other support from local services.
Educafe also offers activities outside the cafƩ including English language courses, wellbeing activities, workshops and meet-ups.
Come say hi and see for yourself!
Please visit us on a Wednesday at Newbury Library between 11am and 2.15pm.
Youāre also welcome to stay for a free 30-minute chair yoga class which takes place in the Carnegie Room upstairs at 2.15-2.45pm
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Projects and Partners
Projects
We are currently addressing the need for English language support courses for diverse ethnic communities in West Berkshire to enable individuals to access public services, and to improve employability and work skills. We are promoting social inclusion through regular pop-up community cafes and we are proud to celebrate the incredible diversity of West Berkshire through regular community events.
Partners
The founders of Educafe have a strong and proven ethos of partnership working. West Berkshire has a multitude of amazing public service and independent service providers, all of which include experts in their fields. Together our partners support and represent the diversity of needs within our wider community. Click on the images below to find out more about our partners.
Our Vision
We believe strong, happy and healthy communities are those where EVERYBODY feels welcome, supported and connected to each other.
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