Our August e-bulletin is out now. This month we’re highlighting Arborfield Village Hall, local funding and training opportunities, digital inclusion, and more community news across Berkshire. Stay informed and get involved. mailchi.mp/561078e9503a/a…

Rural Health & Wellbeing: 78 seated exercise classes. 141 older adults & carers reached. Tackling isolation in rural West Berkshire. Thanks to @BerkshireCF & @MoveabilityUK, we're building stronger, healthier communities. Read our full impact report: ccb2017.wordpress.com/wp-content/upl…

🚨 New from the BOB VCSE Health Alliance August newsletter is out now! 🌱 NHS student placements energising the sector 🧠 Mental health collaboration in Bucks 🌟 Spotlight on Daisy's Dream 📅 Book your Sept Action Group Read: mailchi.mp/communityimpac…

🏡 Village halls in Berkshire - don’t miss your chance! 🌟 £5,000 in prizes up for grabs in the Village Halls Inspiration Awards 2025! ⏳ Enter by 30 Sept 👉 thevillagehallspodcast.com/inspiration-aw…

Love this from Action for Happiness What will you be doing to look after yourself in #SelfCareSeptember ?

Tim Parry, CEO of CCB, shares autumn reflections and future plans, plus updates on rural housing, community halls, and energy support for households in our latest newsletter. Read more: mailchi.mp/43285400ba50/s…

Last week David & Kate met with Sarah from National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise & Alison, our CCB Trustee Mentor, 2 focus on evaluation for the 21st Century Halls project. Alison’s insight-both business and rural hall experience-is already helping us think differently & ask better questions The National Lottery Community Fund

🌿 Introducing the Rural Energy Club 🌿 Helping rural households cut energy use, lower bills & explore low-carbon options 💡 Simple, trusted advice Greener choices for a net zero future Tailored support for rural communities Rural Energy Club | Connecting Communities in Berkshire

Last week, our Rural Housing Enabler Maria met with Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury 🔶 MP for Newbury to discuss the loss of affordable housing in rural parishes. They explored its impact on local communities and the rural economy, & the potential of Community Land Trusts to offer long-term solutions

Great turnout at this morning’s Hallmark Level 1 webinar. Thanks to attendees from across Berkshire. Thanks to Community Learning Lots of interaction in breakout rooms & polls. Level 2 coming soon: eventbrite.co.uk/e/143774031297… #VillageHalls #ACREHallmark #Berkshire

Live in rural Berkshire? We're looking into the impact of losing affordable homes in the area. 💬 Share your views in this short anonymous survey: surveymonkey.com/r/CBQS65G?fbcl… Thanks for helping us understand the issue!

🎉 Nominations are OPEN for the 2025 Learner Achievement Awards! Celebrate adult learners across West Berkshire 🌟 🏆 8 categories 💷 £100+ prizes (up to £500!) 📅 Ceremony: 7 Nov Nominate by 24 Oct, 5pm 👉 westberks.gov.uk/laa #AdultLearning #WestBerkshire #LearnerAwards

September was full of activity at CCB! 🍂 We met at two lovely village halls - #Basildon & #FarleyHill and enjoyed the autumn colours. Great to spend time with our brilliant Trustees shaping our Vision for 2030. October’s off to a strong start! What’s planned for yours?

Funding alert for UK community groups and charities! Grants available for hardship support, sports, gardens, arts, wellbeing & more. Deadlines from 13 Oct to 31 Jan. Explore all opportunities: Funding Opportunities in October | Connecting Communities in Berkshire #Funding

Celebrating 94 Years of Arborfield Village Hall! Huge thanks to Paul & the Trustees for a brilliant 1931-themed event honouring the hall’s heritage last weekend Kate presented a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Plaque recognising their work to modernise this vital community space