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Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King 🎉

We were honoured to attend a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in May, recognising the impact of Thrive’s work supporting people across the UK.

Six members of our community were invited to represent us, celebrating the dedication of our staff, volunteers and ambassadors who help people improve their health and wellbeing through gardening.
They enjoyed a wonderful afternoon in the Palace gardens, with tea, cake and the chance to see The King and Queen and hear the national anthem.

We are proud to have been part of such a special occasion and to see our work recognised in this way.

🌱 Curious about volunteering? Why not come along to a Volunteer Taster Morning at Thrive Reading!

Join us for a relaxed and friendly session where you can discover how volunteering supports people living with disabilities and health conditions through the power of gardening. You'll learn more about Thrive's work, meet current volunteers, explore the gardens, and find out about the different opportunities available. 🌻

Whether you're looking to give back to your community, learn new skills, gain experience, or spend more time outdoors, this is a great way to see if volunteering with Thrive is right for you.

Come and see the difference you could make – we'd love to meet you!

Find out more and register your interest here: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/reading

Looking for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature? Join us at Thrive Reading's Open Garden event and explore our beautiful three-acre garden in Beech Hill. 🌻

Whether you're a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, our open days offer a unique opportunity to explore the gardens, meet the team, and discover how gardening can transform health and wellbeing through Social and Therapeutic Horticulture.

You'll also be able to browse our plant sale, enjoy tea, coffee and homemade cakes, and learn more about the positive impact your support makes.

📅 Sunday 5 July 2026
⏰ 2pm–4pm
📍 Thrive, Beech Hill, Reading
💚 Entry by donation

Bring your friends and family and enjoy an inspiring afternoon in the garden while supporting a great cause!

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Reading Garden Open Days - Thrive Whether you're a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, our open days offer a unique opportunity to explore the gardens, meet the team, and learn more about the inspiring work we do throughout the year.

We’re hiring in Reading!

We’re looking for a supportive and proactive Regional Centre Manager to lead our passionate team and help deliver an excellent service for our client gardeners.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll use your business development skills to build partnerships, grow our programmes, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the centre.

If you’re a people-focused manager with experience in social care or the charity sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-involved/jobs