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Hello JP Readers, February has been a wonderfully busy and inspiring month here at Reading! As we settle further into our new area, we’ve been enjoying getting out and about, discovering what our local community has to offer, and trying lots of new experiences...

February has been a busy and exciting few weeks for us, with lots of new projects, celebrations, and achievements to be proud of!Work has well and truly begun on our brand-new outdoor sensory area, and what a difference it has already made! Phoebe and the members have...

February has been a wonderful month here at James Place, filled with creativity, celebration and making the most of brighter days. As we begin to see the first signs of spring, there has been a real sense of positivity and togetherness throughout the service. This...

Dear gentle JP Readers, We’re so pleased to share that Reading West is now open. Over the past weeks, the James’ Place Barn has already begun to feel like a warm and welcoming space, thoughtfully designed to offer comfort, calm, and connection. With plenty of room to...

January has been a wonderful and refreshing start to the new year here at James Place. After returning from the festive break, everyone enjoyed coming back together and sharing their thoughts and ideas for the year ahead. We held group discussions around New Year’s...

What a wonderful way to kick off the New Year! Our members returned bursting with energy and enthusiasm, full of stories and smiles from the festive period. We launched our 2026 season with a focus on resolutions—chatting about small, positive changes we’d like to...

Happy New year, and what a start of the year it was.  The month began with National Storytelling Week, members were encouraged to create their own stories with the aid of pictures of familiar people and places to connect the story together, we had many interesting...

James’ Place December 2025 Christmas spirit has been in full swing at James’ Place as our members have enjoyed a variety of festive activities together. We kicked things off with a fun and laughter-filled trip to the pantomime Puss in Boots, followed by our Christmas...

All aboard Our Christmas 2025 Polar Express blog…toot…Leaving from The Pavilion. Eastleigh all through December 2025. Ho, ho, ho! Full steam ahead, our first station is:St Barnabas Church, Harestock Members followed the Shepherds trail to discover Joseph’s story – in...