We extend our sympathies to those in Reading with friends and relatives in Nepal that could be affected by the recent dreadful earthquake, and especially to the Nepali community in Reading. Donations to the international rescue and reconstruction effort may be made through the Disasters Emergency Committee,

Free session for all unpaid carers arranged by Berkshire Carers and Talking Health. Learn to reduce stress and improve your mood. Bradbury Community Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS, on Monday 11th May from 6pm to 8pm. To book a free place call 0800 988 5462 or email helpline@berkshirecarers.org.

Berkshire Carers are hosting a meeting on Thursday 14th May at the Oakwood Centre, Headley Road, Woodley, RG5 4JZ, from 2pm to 4.30pm. The key speaker will be Ruth Brennan from Carers Trust. She will talk about sharing information while recognising the need for patient confidentiality. To book your free place, please call 0800 9885462 or email by Monday 4th May.

The Reading Walks Annual Walking Forum has its annual meeting from 10am - 12noon on Friday 24th April in the Waterhouse Chamber of the Town Hall. Refreshements will be available to stimulate new ideas and fresh enthusiasm. Please see the attached document.

The Reading Borough Council Health and Wellbeing Board will meet at 2pm on Friday 17th April 2015 in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre. For agenda and papers please see the committee page on the Reading Borough Council web site.