by Margaret Neville | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog, Chatty Corner, News, Uncategorized
It has been a busy term so far in the Chatty Corner with over 40 chatters coming every week to practise their spoken English. So many different countries are represented but I don’t think we’ve ever had someone from Madagascar until this term. The project to help...
by Fee | Nov 20, 2025 | Announcements, Community Cafe, News, Volunteer News
After years of pouring endless cups of tea, serving up delicious cakes, and greeting thousands of visitors with her trademark smile, our wonderful Cafe Manager Jules is finally hanging up her apron and retiring. Jules has been the heart and face of the cafe since...
by Clare | Nov 13, 2025 | Announcements, Blog, Case Study, English Language Course Updates, News
At Educafe, we’ve always believed that language is more than words, it’s connection, confidence and community. Over the past year, our Education Hub has continued to grow from strength to strength, offering face-to-face and online ESOL courses across all levels and...
by Ellen Smart | Nov 13, 2025 | Announcements, Blog, Volunteer News, Welcome
Community Cafe Host Join our team! Do you love people, tea, and cake? Educafe is looking for a Volunteer Community Cafe Host to help make our weekly Wednesday cafe the friendliest spot in town! Each week at Newbury Library, our Community Cafe...
by Janine | Nov 13, 2025 | Blog, Case Study, Community Cafe, Fundraising, Welcome, Wellbeing
Case Study: Ning – Chatter to Volunteer Background When Ning moved from Beijing, China to Newbury with her son, everything felt new and unfamiliar. She faced the challenge of learning English, understanding local systems, and finding her place in a new...
by Subia | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, Chatty Corner, Community Cafe, Fundraising, Parents Village, Uncategorized
Spread the cheer The festive season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, full of lights, laughter and togetherness. Yet, for many people, it can also be a time of loneliness, financial pressure or cultural disconnection. At Educafe, we believe...
