NEW The Wonderful walk story of Reading's Dingley's Promise Charity from beginnings to now!

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:45 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Outside - Oxford Road Community Centre, Royal Berkshire & Battle Hospital, 344 Oxford Rd, Reading RG30 1AG | Reading, EN

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I'm conducting this brand new Walkabout! This illustrated jaunt will take us from the very early days, through evolution to creating the charity which started in Reading & is now flowing out around the country.
We end up at the Dingley's Promise - Kennet Walk Center for a cuppa, loos & a chat!
NB PLEASE DON’T TURN UP BEFORE BOOKING IN BY BY CLICKING AS 'GOING' OR BY MESSAGING or RINGING ME ON 07505351517 and to receive more relevant information and if you have any questions, or wish to book more than 1 place.
PLEASE ARRIVE 10mins EARLY for signing in & my safety brief etc.
Accompanied children & good dogs on leads are welcome.
Please bring a cash donation of £5 to £10 per adult and £1 per child over 5. Proceeds will Dingley's Promise (DP) - They strive to provide the best start for every child.
We support children in the early years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.
This Year for the 1st year ever, I will be leading a few Special DP Walkabouts based on there history etc. They were formed in Reading at Battle Hospital, became a charity and are starting to spread around the country, starting in the South with 12 Center & their HQ is in Newbury. More details at - https://dingley.org.uk/about-us/
Light Refreshments will be available at the end.
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Outside - Oxford Road Community Centre, Royal Berkshire & Battle Hospital, 344 Oxford Rd, Reading RG30 1AG, Lukas Dudi, 344A Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1, United Kingdom

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