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Season of Growth: Educafe’s Spring Term 2025 Round-Up
Educafe Spring Term Update 🌼 You can always guarantee you’ll be welcomed to Educafe by a team of smiling faces
April 24, 2025
Blog
Announcements
Exploring the Past and Embracing the Present: A Day at the Museum and Moments from Afghan Corner
On Wednesday the 19th of March a group of Educafe students paid a visit to the Newbury Museum where they learned
April 22, 2025
Chatty Corner
News from the Chatty Corner – March 25
The Chatty Corner continues to thrive. We regularly see over 40 chatters and our lovely volunteers are always there for
April 22, 2025
Uncategorized
Beginners ESOL Course
Unlock Your Potential with Educafe! Exciting Opportunity: Free English Courses for Beginners! Looking to improve your English and feel more
March 26, 2025
Uncategorized
Accredited ESOL Courses Intermediate/Advanced
📣 Unlock Your Potential with Educafe! 📣 Join Our Accredited ESOL English Courses Take Your English to the Next Level!
March 26, 2025
Announcements
Educafe secures National Lottery Funding
Educafe is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a five-year grant worth nearly £400,000 by The National Lottery’s
March 25, 2025
Blog
A volunteer’s journey
Written by Ms. D, a volunteer with Educafe I volunteer with Educafe, in Newbury, Berkshire, a wonderful organisation and how
March 25, 2025
Announcements
How Educafe is weaving social change
By Janine Ford, Director How is Educafe radically shaping system change and making West Berkshire a better place for underserved
March 20, 2025
Announcements
Be a Local Hero: The Benefits of Volunteering at Educafe
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to give back to your community and make a difference to the
March 6, 2025
Announcements
BSE is merging with Educafe CIC
Exciting News! As Berkshire School of English (BSE) celebrates 10 years of empowering learners and supporting communities, we are thrilled
March 6, 2025
Find your calm: Mindfulness for teens
A series of videos to help cope with life, exam stress and improve your sleep.
February 13, 2025
English Language Course Updates
Hong Kong ESOL project 2024-2025
We’ve just finished the Hong Konger Beginner and Improvers course and I’ve had such a wonderful time teaching them. We
February 6, 2025
News
The Educafe Effect
A single act of kindness can spark a chain reaction of positive change, much like the Butterfly Effect. At Educafe,
February 4, 2025
News
News from the Chatty Corner
We were all really sad to say goodbye to our regular chatters from the Regency Park when it closed down
January 14, 2025
Announcements
2024 Newsletters Archive: Stay connected with our community
Welcome to our 2024 newsletter archive! Throughout the year, we’ve shared inspiring stories, updates, and initiatives that celebrate community, inclusion,
December 17, 2024
Announcements
Reflection and Celebration of Educafe’s Language Support and Resettlement Projects in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we at Educafe would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has
December 12, 2024
Welcome
10 Things to Do if You’re New in Newbury: A Guide for Exploring, Connecting, and Settling In
Whether you’re here for a new job, a change of scenery, starting your family or simply looking to explore somewhere
November 14, 2024
News
Social Inclusion: Building a Welcoming Community at Educafe
At Educafe, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported. Social inclusion is at
November 14, 2024
News
Chatty Corner news – Autumn 2024
How funny that I was worried we wouldn’t see many visitors to the Chatty Corner coming in after the long
October 24, 2024
News
Combating loneliness, isolation, and mental health challenges at Educafe
At Educafe, we believe that no one should have to navigate the challenges of life alone. Our mission is to
October 22, 2024
Blog
Case Study: From Learners to Business Owners
Carola & Jose’s story reveals how Educafe acts as a lifeline to empower new arrivals to re-settle, feel welcomed and
October 16, 2024
Announcements
Connect with Educafe’s diverse audiences
Looking to spread the word about your services, events or organisation? The Educafe team are experts in supporting our community
October 10, 2024
Announcements
Newbury College & Educafe collaboration
Newbury College and Educafe are offering a new range of courses from November to provide additional support to non-native speakers
October 8, 2024
Fundraising
Your support is essential to our future
Why we’re asking our visitors, volunteers and “fans” to get on board with our fundraising efforts…
September 25, 2024
Announcements
Volunteer Update
On June 26th, we marked our third birthday at Educafe with a special celebration that combined our usual operations with
August 8, 2024
Announcements
Introducing our Money Saving Service
Amidst the current cost-of-living crisis, the increase in expenses for mortgages, rent, bills, and food, many households are still feeling
August 8, 2024
English Language Course Updates
Educafe ESOL Provision for 2024-2025
During the 2023-2024 academic year, Educafe successfully delivered six funded ESOL courses, including ESOL Beginners, Job Support Clubs, English for
July 31, 2024
Campaign
CASE STUDY: Hongkong resettlement programme (2024)
The Educafe, Welcome to Hong Kongers project was Commissioned by West Berkshire Council and took place between March and June 2024
July 31, 2024
Announcements
Educafe Secures £20,000 Funding for Parents Village Project from National Lottery Awards
Educafe, a local non-profit dedicated to improving the social health of the community has received a National Lottery award for
July 16, 2024
Campaign
Be a local changemaker
For community-minded local business who want to connect with our audiences and make a difference to people’s lives.
June 10, 2024
Newsletter
Educafe Spring 2023 Newsletter
Welcome to our Spring 2023 Newsletter A huge thank you to our café visitors, programme and course participants, teachers, funders,
March 20, 2023
Announcements
Educafe Privacy Statement
PRIVACY STATEMENT This document describes how and why we collect, store, protect, process and share personal information about you. We
March 17, 2023
Campaign
New Year, Health Habits 2023
Educafe welcomes you to kickstart your 2023 by trying something new Educafe is all about learning new skills, meeting new
December 19, 2022
English Language Course Updates
English Courses – Register every Wednesday at Educafe
Welcome to Berkshire School of English and Educafe Community Learning 2022-2023 New students are invited to come to Educafe Chatty
September 7, 2022
Newsletter
Educafe Newsletter Summer 2022
As we celebrate our first birthday, we welcome you to read our Summer Newsletter where we share the evolution of
July 29, 2022
Newsletter
Learn English – BSE Community Learning 2022-2023
Welcome to Berkshire School of English Community Learning 2022-2023 We are delighted to launch our ESOL, English and Maths courses
July 22, 2022
Workshop
National Careers Service Webinars
15th June 6pm – 8pm How to maximise your degree in the current economic climate – Please register here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/maximise/
June 8, 2022
Workshop
National Careers Service Webinars
9th June Adult Social Care 11am – 12 noon – hear from employers on what it is really like to work in
June 8, 2022
English Language Course Updates
Ukrainian Summer English Course for Beginners
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/EDUCAFE/Summer_English_Course_Registration
June 8, 2022
Announcements
Ukrainian Comfort Dolls
Please join us in making a Ukrainian Comfort Dolls for BBC Radio Berkshire Appeal Thank you so much for reaching
June 7, 2022
News
West Berkshire Family Life
West Berkshire Family Life launched in November 2021 and is the only high-quality online family guide focused on West Berkshire
April 6, 2022
Workshop
Free Webinars And Events For Job Seekers
Our National Careers Service teams run free interactive webinars, workshops and job fairs. See our upcoming events below. Webinars Our webinars
March 31, 2022
Educafe Wellbeing Festival 2022
Educafe’s first Wellbeing Festival is finished for this year. Thank you to those of you who took part. We hope
March 31, 2022
English Language Course Updates
WORKING WITH US – ENGLISH LANGUAGE TUTOR
Hello from Educafe and Berkshire School of English Educafe and Berkshire School of English work side-by-side to provide the best
March 29, 2022
News
Virtual Dementia Tour Bus
Free training sessions on the Virtual Dementia Tour Bus that DFWB will be hosting in West Berkshire on Monday 16th May 2022 at Shaw House in Newbury to mark
March 22, 2022
Announcements
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
https://fb.watch/bCVqAphVBJ/ ‘We feel that together we can make it. Together when we’re supporting each other, things are much better’. To
March 8, 2022
Announcements
Help for Ukraine
Thank you to Penny Post for their research in to help for Ukraine. You can read this in English on
March 4, 2022
Campaign
Free Job Club
NEW FROM GRAFT… We are also pleased to announce the return (by popular demand) of our FREE Job Club. Job
March 3, 2022
Workshop
FREE Digital Skills and Employability Course
Graft is delighted to announce the launch of our new training programme – Survival Guide-Digital. Survival Guide-Digital is designed to
March 3, 2022
News
Covid-19, Living with Covid, and moving forward
Living with Covid in West Berkshire We appreciate everything you, your family and your friends have done over the past
March 2, 2022
Workshop
Educafe Job Support Club & English for Work
Educafe’s Job Support Club and English for Work Course is for non-native speakers looking to start or return to work
March 1, 2022
English Language Course Updates
English and Maths for Adults
New! English and Maths Course for Adults Berkshire School of English is offering a new English and Maths course for
March 1, 2022
English Language Course Updates
English for Maternity
An Educafe English language support course for unemployed pregnant women to understand the language of pregnancy and birth. The course
February 27, 2022
Announcements
You’re invited! Educafe Community Cafe returns…
Hello from Educafe! We’re delighted to invite you to the return of Educafe’s Community Café. We’ve missed you! We are
January 23, 2022
Newsletter
Newsletter- January 2022
Hello and welcome to our January 2022 Newsletter. Wow! 2021 was incredible and just the beginning for Educafe. Please scroll
January 22, 2022
News
Covid -19 – Keep Safe, Keep Testing
Keep Safe, Keep Testing. We know how important it is to protect yourself, your friends and family and the wider
December 20, 2021
Covid-19 Newsletter – Plan B Guidance , how to stay safe and help prevent the spread
Plan B Guidance – how to stay safe and help prevent the spread Yesterday, Wednesday 8 December, the Government announced
December 10, 2021
The Corn Exchange – Arts on Prescription in West Berkshire
LINKS TO THRIVE Creative sessions led by professional artists designed to support wellbeing Free taster workshops for adults offering creative
November 25, 2021
Campaign
Educafe Gets Active: Free exercise classes
These free exercise classes take place in and around Newbury until mid-December. Educafe has been awarded funding to run a
October 28, 2021
Campaign
Let’s Get Active Fund supports Educafe Free Fitness Classes
As part of the District’s recovery from Covid-19, West Berkshire Council partnered with Greenham Trust to create the Let’s Get Active Fund (LGAF), creating
October 25, 2021
Covid-19 Guidance October 2021
Important Information from West Berkshire Council Cases of Covid-19 are continuing to rise in West Berkshire, which we know will
October 25, 2021
October 6, 2021
News
Community Champion Awards 2021
Introduction Every year, West Berkshire Council recognises exceptional individuals and groups who havegone above and beyond to make a difference
October 5, 2021
News
West Berkshire Learner Achievement Awards 2021
‘Celebrating the outstanding achievements of adult learners’ The West Berkshire Learner Achievement Awards are now open for nominations. These annual
October 5, 2021
Campaign
Appeal by the Community Furniture Project (Newbury) – Help support Afghan refugees in West Berkshire
We are working in partnership with West Berkshire Council to support Afghanevacuees in local hotels whilst they await the identification
September 10, 2021
News
Covid-19 News – 6 August 2021
West Berkshire Council sent this bulletin at 06-08-2021 06:14 PM BST Over 18? Don’t miss your vaccine Getting the COVID-19
August 9, 2021
News
West Berks Early Response Hub – Information for Families
Contact Advice and Assessment Services 01635 503090 Our story The Early Response Hub launched in November 2019 as part of
July 27, 2021
News
Boloh Helpline – Bernardo’s
Barnardo’s launched a UK-wide support service which is making a positive difference to the lives of many Black, Asian and
July 25, 2021
News
July 25, 2021
News
You are invited!
Your personal invitation to our first Community Cafe! We can’t wait to meet you in person!
July 5, 2021
Newsletter
Newsletter June 2021
Hello from Educafe, we hope you are safe and well and huge welcome to our June Newsletter. A lot has
June 24, 2021
Campaign
Educafe Job Support Club
11th June 2021. We are so happy to share this photo of our incredible first face-to-face teaching for Educafe. Thank
June 23, 2021
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