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We are putting up a series of Spotlights of our members, starting with Ridgline Trust. 

Ridgeline therapeutic garden uses gardening and connecting with nature to improve mental health and wellbeing.  Horticultural therapy sessions at their beautiful garden in East Reading can benefit people with mental health issues, physical disabilities, learning difficulties and more.  Sessions are led by horticultural therapists with support from volunteers, and can help build confidence and self-esteem, and reduce levels of stress and anxiety.  The garden and buildings are accessible for people with mobility issues, and sessions are adapted to meet people's interests and abilities. 

They support adults of all ages, as well working with local special schools.  They are open throughout the year (with a short break around Christmas), and have indoor as well as outdoor space so everyone can carry on comfortably regardless of the weather.  There are morning, afternoon and all day sessions.  There is a charge for sessions, but some people are able to obtain independent funding.

The garden is on Whiteknights Road, easy to get to by public transport and Readibus, and there's parking available next to the garden. 

If you're interested in finding out more about how our sessions could help you, or are interested in volunteering, please email admin@ridgelinetrust.org.uk or phone/text/whatsapp 07535 636 018.

Please bring friends and family to explore our gardens find out more about what we do, buy some plants and enjoy some homemade cake. Entry is by donation and  proceeds will be used to support our work.  

Thirty-three (33) million women in the UK, at some stage in their life, will experience menopause. Due to a lack of awareness among the public and social stigma, their needs during this critical life change are frequently ignored, or overlooked.
Some women transition smoothly, without any major effects. Others will suffer the most extreme symptoms and endure the massive negative impact these have on their lives. In most cases, symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, poor sleep or brain fog are experienced.
Integrated Research and Development Centre, Berkshire UK, CIC with a mini household support fund from Reading Borough Council is educating and providing advice on menopause for women in Reading. You can contact Janaki jkyastha@hotmail.com to receive counselling services.
We are offering free meditation sessions on 24th, 31st August and 7th September between 0930 – 1200 hrs at Reading MERL, RG1 5EX. During the sessions some exciting games will be played.
Women age group 40 – 65 are highly encouraged to participate.
Join us with a bottle of drinking water, our experienced yoga tutors will facilitate the sessions. Please bring with you a yoga mat, if you don’t have, we will provide you.
Our contact detail:
IRDC Team (we are based at East Reading)
Contact phone: 07939665482, 07888842847
Email: jkayastha@hotmail.com
kpneupane321@gmail.com